@jammiepiece.bsky.social
Sisters, husband, daughter, old dog, retired from public education, still in a union, left leaning, quiet countryside, background music, creative spaces, trust, fairness, being busy, listener rather than talker.
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Women are watching abusive dynamics play out on the national stage and for many it feels very, very familiar to what they’ve experienced regularly—
I hope midterms are a referendum
I hope midterms are a referendum
November 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Women are watching abusive dynamics play out on the national stage and for many it feels very, very familiar to what they’ve experienced regularly—
I hope midterms are a referendum
I hope midterms are a referendum
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"Something is deeply wrong with this system, when people who are wealthy are getting far wealthier...and people who don't have a lot are falling further and further behind."
- Dr Cassandra Goldie AO, CEO, Australian Council of Social Service at our Revenue Summit 2025
#auspol
- Dr Cassandra Goldie AO, CEO, Australian Council of Social Service at our Revenue Summit 2025
#auspol
November 14, 2025 at 5:32 AM
"Something is deeply wrong with this system, when people who are wealthy are getting far wealthier...and people who don't have a lot are falling further and further behind."
- Dr Cassandra Goldie AO, CEO, Australian Council of Social Service at our Revenue Summit 2025
#auspol
- Dr Cassandra Goldie AO, CEO, Australian Council of Social Service at our Revenue Summit 2025
#auspol
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This a great submission by ‘non religious people’ in Australia to the UN Human Rights Council.
(So we wear the ‘non religious’ label obviously - hmmm a negative way to describe the majority of Australians these days. I’d prefer ‘religion free’.)
(So we wear the ‘non religious’ label obviously - hmmm a negative way to describe the majority of Australians these days. I’d prefer ‘religion free’.)
Coalition of groups highlights discrimination of non-religious people in submission to UN Human Rights Council | Rationalist Society of Australia
The Rationalist Society of Australia has spearheaded an effort by non-religious, ex-religious and pro-secular groups to urge the United Nations Human Rights Council to address the discriminatory and u...
rationalist.com.au
November 13, 2025 at 8:10 AM
This a great submission by ‘non religious people’ in Australia to the UN Human Rights Council.
(So we wear the ‘non religious’ label obviously - hmmm a negative way to describe the majority of Australians these days. I’d prefer ‘religion free’.)
(So we wear the ‘non religious’ label obviously - hmmm a negative way to describe the majority of Australians these days. I’d prefer ‘religion free’.)
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Big day for Victoria. The #Aboriginal treaty is a win for respect, truth, and reconciliation. 👏 #auspol #vicpol #aupol
'Over the moon': Aboriginal activists, leader celebrate historic treaty
Leaders and activists say they are feeling the gravity of Australia's first treaty with Aboriginal people being signed and formalised as law.
www.abc.net.au
November 13, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Big day for Victoria. The #Aboriginal treaty is a win for respect, truth, and reconciliation. 👏 #auspol #vicpol #aupol
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It's just been confirmed that Monash University is dropping Woodside as a partner because they don't align with their sustainable values. This is an incredible win for @stopwoodsidemonash.bsky.social who have run a dedicated grass roots campaign for years.
November 11, 2025 at 5:37 AM
It's just been confirmed that Monash University is dropping Woodside as a partner because they don't align with their sustainable values. This is an incredible win for @stopwoodsidemonash.bsky.social who have run a dedicated grass roots campaign for years.
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A reminder - governments *can* do things.
A progressive government *should* do things.
A better country is possible.
Governments *choose* what they do (or do not do).
#ThePoint #Gough
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
A progressive government *should* do things.
A better country is possible.
Governments *choose* what they do (or do not do).
#ThePoint #Gough
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
November 10, 2025 at 10:37 PM
A reminder - governments *can* do things.
A progressive government *should* do things.
A better country is possible.
Governments *choose* what they do (or do not do).
#ThePoint #Gough
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
A progressive government *should* do things.
A better country is possible.
Governments *choose* what they do (or do not do).
#ThePoint #Gough
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
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On this day, 11Nov2025, sending thanks to the dedicated, principled historian Prof. Jenny Hocking @palaceletters.bsky.social. #auspol #PalaceLetters #Dismissal
November 11, 2025 at 2:15 AM
On this day, 11Nov2025, sending thanks to the dedicated, principled historian Prof. Jenny Hocking @palaceletters.bsky.social. #auspol #PalaceLetters #Dismissal
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Thinking only of Rosalind Franklin today, and what was stolen from her (and so many other female scientists alongside her).
Rosalind Franklin and the damage of gender harassment
Spurred by a recent report on sexual harassment in academia, our columnist revisits a historical case and reflects on what has changed—and what hasn’t
www.science.org
November 7, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Thinking only of Rosalind Franklin today, and what was stolen from her (and so many other female scientists alongside her).
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"Two US-based academics and experts said Rainforest Reserves Australia’s (RRA) claims in submissions about their work were “100% misleading” and “absurd"...the organisation’s submission writer has admitted using AI."
And, look who supports RRA ;)
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
And, look who supports RRA ;)
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Queensland anti-renewables group cited nonexistent papers in inquiry submissions using AI, publisher says
Exclusive: Rainforest Reserves Australia has published submissions naming nonexistent government authorities and a nonexistent windfarm
www.theguardian.com
October 18, 2025 at 3:14 AM
"Two US-based academics and experts said Rainforest Reserves Australia’s (RRA) claims in submissions about their work were “100% misleading” and “absurd"...the organisation’s submission writer has admitted using AI."
And, look who supports RRA ;)
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
And, look who supports RRA ;)
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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I've been kind of obsessed with The Sound of Music since I was a kid. This is fucking golden! 🏆
Edelweiss for Today: Epstein Files; A Sound of Music Challenge for Trump
YouTube video by Shirley Șerban
youtu.be
October 16, 2025 at 3:32 AM
I've been kind of obsessed with The Sound of Music since I was a kid. This is fucking golden! 🏆
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Can you remember the RBA telling Big Business to stop price gouging, which we know contributes to inflation? No?
Can you remember the RBA telling Big Business to share more of their profits with workers when productivity goes up? No?
Why is it that the RBA only want workers to feel the pain?
Can you remember the RBA telling Big Business to share more of their profits with workers when productivity goes up? No?
Why is it that the RBA only want workers to feel the pain?
October 16, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Can you remember the RBA telling Big Business to stop price gouging, which we know contributes to inflation? No?
Can you remember the RBA telling Big Business to share more of their profits with workers when productivity goes up? No?
Why is it that the RBA only want workers to feel the pain?
Can you remember the RBA telling Big Business to share more of their profits with workers when productivity goes up? No?
Why is it that the RBA only want workers to feel the pain?
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For @climateconnections.bsky.social today, with the help of @bobkopp.net & @andrewdessler.com's team of 85 climate scientists and the National Academies, I fact checked the EPA/DOE's claim that carbon pollution is good for food production. Spoiler alert: it's not. Article and 🧵 (1/9):
Fact-checking a Trump administration claim about climate change and crops » Yale Climate Connections
A recent Department of Energy report falsely states that rising carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere will boost agricultural yields. In fact, climate change is much more likely to make food scarcer...
yaleclimateconnections.org
October 14, 2025 at 5:29 PM
For @climateconnections.bsky.social today, with the help of @bobkopp.net & @andrewdessler.com's team of 85 climate scientists and the National Academies, I fact checked the EPA/DOE's claim that carbon pollution is good for food production. Spoiler alert: it's not. Article and 🧵 (1/9):
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“They said steel needed fire.” Panatere said: “Try sunlight.” Switzerland just built a solar furnace that melts metal at 2,642°F. recycling stel without fossil fuels. what next, powering cars with sunlight! www.sustainability-times.com/energy/they-...
“They Said Steel Needed Fire”: This Swiss Solar Furnace Melts Metal With Pure Sunlight (and It’s Shattering an Entire Industry)
In a groundbreaking development, the Swiss company Panatere has unveiled the world’s first solar-powered furnaces designed to recycle luxury steel. These
www.sustainability-times.com
October 13, 2025 at 4:08 AM
“They said steel needed fire.” Panatere said: “Try sunlight.” Switzerland just built a solar furnace that melts metal at 2,642°F. recycling stel without fossil fuels. what next, powering cars with sunlight! www.sustainability-times.com/energy/they-...
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"Air pollution in China had plunged 41 percent since 2014. That added almost two years to the country’s average life expectancy" - An often over-looked dividend
How China Powers Its Electric Cars and High-Speed Trains www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/b...
How China Powers Its Electric Cars and High-Speed Trains www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/b...
October 11, 2025 at 5:07 AM
"Air pollution in China had plunged 41 percent since 2014. That added almost two years to the country’s average life expectancy" - An often over-looked dividend
How China Powers Its Electric Cars and High-Speed Trains www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/b...
How China Powers Its Electric Cars and High-Speed Trains www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/b...
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Australian solar researchers hail breakthrough that takes new generation PV cells closer to commercial deployment on rooftops.
reneweconomy.com.au
October 8, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Australian solar researchers hail breakthrough that takes new generation PV cells closer to commercial deployment on rooftops.
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Nice little timeline cleanse. This year global renewable energy generation surpassed coal for first time 💚⚡️
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time
Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report finds
www.theguardian.com
October 7, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Nice little timeline cleanse. This year global renewable energy generation surpassed coal for first time 💚⚡️
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Australia Post says it has beaten its emissions reduction site, reached 100 pct renewables at its operational sites, and rolled out thousands of EVs.
reneweconomy.com.au
October 7, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Australia Post says it has beaten its emissions reduction site, reached 100 pct renewables at its operational sites, and rolled out thousands of EVs.
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“It actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us.”
― Jane Goodall
💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero
― Jane Goodall
💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero
October 2, 2025 at 2:56 AM
“It actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us.”
― Jane Goodall
💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero
― Jane Goodall
💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero
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Alan Kohler (Business journalist @ ABC News) just said on 3LO "Triple Zero" should never have been privatised.
I said this when PM Howard (LNP) privatised Telecom (which he rebranded Telstra) in 1997 that this would happen.
I was only a young reporter but I was already "into communications" 1/
I said this when PM Howard (LNP) privatised Telecom (which he rebranded Telstra) in 1997 that this would happen.
I was only a young reporter but I was already "into communications" 1/
September 29, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Alan Kohler (Business journalist @ ABC News) just said on 3LO "Triple Zero" should never have been privatised.
I said this when PM Howard (LNP) privatised Telecom (which he rebranded Telstra) in 1997 that this would happen.
I was only a young reporter but I was already "into communications" 1/
I said this when PM Howard (LNP) privatised Telecom (which he rebranded Telstra) in 1997 that this would happen.
I was only a young reporter but I was already "into communications" 1/
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A world first win. Unions in Australia holding Uber to account ✊
September 26, 2025 at 12:56 AM
A world first win. Unions in Australia holding Uber to account ✊
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Australia’s main electricity grid hits record renewable share of 78.6%.
South Australia reaches 155% wind and solar.
Toto, we're not in Kansas any more!
reneweconomy.com.au?p=236651
South Australia reaches 155% wind and solar.
Toto, we're not in Kansas any more!
reneweconomy.com.au?p=236651
reneweconomy.com.au
September 22, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Australia’s main electricity grid hits record renewable share of 78.6%.
South Australia reaches 155% wind and solar.
Toto, we're not in Kansas any more!
reneweconomy.com.au?p=236651
South Australia reaches 155% wind and solar.
Toto, we're not in Kansas any more!
reneweconomy.com.au?p=236651
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In Australia those of us who follow global events have immense respect to the ABC journalist John Lyons and zero respect for the current US President Donald Trump.
September 17, 2025 at 5:11 AM
In Australia those of us who follow global events have immense respect to the ABC journalist John Lyons and zero respect for the current US President Donald Trump.
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This tonight on 4Corners is important viewing - it is my view that the Plymouth Brethren should be investigated for their oppressive practices to members and those who leave the church, and for whether it’s appropriate they are tax exempt and have charity status
September 15, 2025 at 3:14 AM
This tonight on 4Corners is important viewing - it is my view that the Plymouth Brethren should be investigated for their oppressive practices to members and those who leave the church, and for whether it’s appropriate they are tax exempt and have charity status
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Given this is making some waves - here is the piece and you can judge for yourself.
(I'm fine, there are no issues - right wing ecosystem just doing what right wing ecosystem does).
Take care of you - it's rough out there! Ax
amyremeikis.substack.com/p/charlie-ki...
(I'm fine, there are no issues - right wing ecosystem just doing what right wing ecosystem does).
Take care of you - it's rough out there! Ax
amyremeikis.substack.com/p/charlie-ki...
Charlie Kirk died in the America he wanted
I mourn the loss of human life. I feel compassion, empathy and grief at an inexcusable killing. But I find nothing to lionise in his legacy.
amyremeikis.substack.com
September 15, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Given this is making some waves - here is the piece and you can judge for yourself.
(I'm fine, there are no issues - right wing ecosystem just doing what right wing ecosystem does).
Take care of you - it's rough out there! Ax
amyremeikis.substack.com/p/charlie-ki...
(I'm fine, there are no issues - right wing ecosystem just doing what right wing ecosystem does).
Take care of you - it's rough out there! Ax
amyremeikis.substack.com/p/charlie-ki...