Jim Koopman
@jimkoop.bsky.social
Architect living on Garigal land | Density not Sprawl | Mobility Disruption | Energy Disruption | Eucalypt species | Bush regeneration | Permaculture | Postecoglou follower | Slava Ukraine | Incredulous Trump/Dutton observer |
1986-1987 Sydney
A bid by Donald Trump to build Sydney’s first casino was rejected 30 years ago after police expressed concerns about his links to the mafia
Minutes of the NSW cabinet show police warned the government against approving a bid by Trump consortium to run a casino in Darling Harbour
A bid by Donald Trump to build Sydney’s first casino was rejected 30 years ago after police expressed concerns about his links to the mafia
Minutes of the NSW cabinet show police warned the government against approving a bid by Trump consortium to run a casino in Darling Harbour
September 19, 2025 at 6:53 PM
1986-1987 Sydney
A bid by Donald Trump to build Sydney’s first casino was rejected 30 years ago after police expressed concerns about his links to the mafia
Minutes of the NSW cabinet show police warned the government against approving a bid by Trump consortium to run a casino in Darling Harbour
A bid by Donald Trump to build Sydney’s first casino was rejected 30 years ago after police expressed concerns about his links to the mafia
Minutes of the NSW cabinet show police warned the government against approving a bid by Trump consortium to run a casino in Darling Harbour
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Always flying in my dreams
November 13, 2024 at 11:15 PM
Always flying in my dreams
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In the course of an interesting critique of “merit,” Jay Nordlinger observes:
“People call for “merit” in the immigration process…
Those immigrants wanted a better life for themselves and their family, and they sacrificed to get it.
That was their ‘merit.’”
open.substack.com/pub/jaynordl...
“People call for “merit” in the immigration process…
Those immigrants wanted a better life for themselves and their family, and they sacrificed to get it.
That was their ‘merit.’”
open.substack.com/pub/jaynordl...
Secret Views
Things we might whisper to each other
open.substack.com
August 10, 2025 at 12:29 PM
In the course of an interesting critique of “merit,” Jay Nordlinger observes:
“People call for “merit” in the immigration process…
Those immigrants wanted a better life for themselves and their family, and they sacrificed to get it.
That was their ‘merit.’”
open.substack.com/pub/jaynordl...
“People call for “merit” in the immigration process…
Those immigrants wanted a better life for themselves and their family, and they sacrificed to get it.
That was their ‘merit.’”
open.substack.com/pub/jaynordl...
US brain drain underway. Why not? I know a weather mathematician who worked for NASA coming home.
Are you a top US-based scientist wanting to relocate to Australia? We are now calling for formal applications from both Australian and non-Australian citizens based in the US whose work is internationally recognised as exceptional.
📅 Applications close: Aug 29, 2025
🔗 science.org.au/gtap/?utm_so...
📅 Applications close: Aug 29, 2025
🔗 science.org.au/gtap/?utm_so...
July 12, 2025 at 8:53 AM
US brain drain underway. Why not? I know a weather mathematician who worked for NASA coming home.
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Berlin’s top court just said: 🚗 ≠ fundamental right.
A car-free city is legally possible — and politically necessary.
This is a HUGE moment for mobility justice!
#CarFreeBerlin #ClimateJustice #Volksentscheid #bsky
Wrote about my thoughts here 👉 medium.com/@backoffice_...
@vberlinautofrei.de
A car-free city is legally possible — and politically necessary.
This is a HUGE moment for mobility justice!
#CarFreeBerlin #ClimateJustice #Volksentscheid #bsky
Wrote about my thoughts here 👉 medium.com/@backoffice_...
@vberlinautofrei.de
Berlin’s Highest Court Opens the Path to a Car-Free Future
On June 25, 2025, Berlin’s Constitutional Court made history. In a groundbreaking decision, it approved a citizen-proposed law that would…
medium.com
June 26, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Berlin’s top court just said: 🚗 ≠ fundamental right.
A car-free city is legally possible — and politically necessary.
This is a HUGE moment for mobility justice!
#CarFreeBerlin #ClimateJustice #Volksentscheid #bsky
Wrote about my thoughts here 👉 medium.com/@backoffice_...
@vberlinautofrei.de
A car-free city is legally possible — and politically necessary.
This is a HUGE moment for mobility justice!
#CarFreeBerlin #ClimateJustice #Volksentscheid #bsky
Wrote about my thoughts here 👉 medium.com/@backoffice_...
@vberlinautofrei.de
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Next part of my trip is cycling from Harderwijk to Zwolle youtu.be/fpqpmR_25Pk
Cycling from Harderwijk to Zwolle (GoPro Timewarp footage)
YouTube video by Hackney Cyclist
youtu.be
June 24, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Next part of my trip is cycling from Harderwijk to Zwolle youtu.be/fpqpmR_25Pk
There goes the winter sun at lunchtime in Meagher Street, Chippendale
June 24, 2025 at 3:28 AM
There goes the winter sun at lunchtime in Meagher Street, Chippendale
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Zürich (Switzerland) opened a bike tunnel/parking garage under the railway station. This tunnel was built for a road that was never finished. After decades, the unused tunnel was finally repurposed. A video report: youtu.be/HPwRAEOwQI0?...
I visited the new Zürich Stadttunnel
YouTube video by Scott Dier
youtu.be
June 4, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Zürich (Switzerland) opened a bike tunnel/parking garage under the railway station. This tunnel was built for a road that was never finished. After decades, the unused tunnel was finally repurposed. A video report: youtu.be/HPwRAEOwQI0?...
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Some wit on Facebook has sourced Harry Fong’s mobile and landline number.
The reasoning behind this is the fact that Fong is saturating mobile phones with Trumpet of Patriots shytefokery’ leaving recipients no avenue of reply.
As an aside, it’s an opportunity to debunk & possibly annoy -not abuse.
The reasoning behind this is the fact that Fong is saturating mobile phones with Trumpet of Patriots shytefokery’ leaving recipients no avenue of reply.
As an aside, it’s an opportunity to debunk & possibly annoy -not abuse.
April 28, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Some wit on Facebook has sourced Harry Fong’s mobile and landline number.
The reasoning behind this is the fact that Fong is saturating mobile phones with Trumpet of Patriots shytefokery’ leaving recipients no avenue of reply.
As an aside, it’s an opportunity to debunk & possibly annoy -not abuse.
The reasoning behind this is the fact that Fong is saturating mobile phones with Trumpet of Patriots shytefokery’ leaving recipients no avenue of reply.
As an aside, it’s an opportunity to debunk & possibly annoy -not abuse.
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We take tariffs on our beautiful Heard Island very seriously. We will be consulting all mammals and flightless birds and will make an announcement in the near future detailing our response. #heardisland #tariff #mcdonaldisland #trumptariff
April 3, 2025 at 12:01 AM
We take tariffs on our beautiful Heard Island very seriously. We will be consulting all mammals and flightless birds and will make an announcement in the near future detailing our response. #heardisland #tariff #mcdonaldisland #trumptariff
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Exclusive: Melbourne’s first attempt at a fast-tracked “off-the-shelf” three-storey apartment building has failed after Banyule City Council rejected a proposal that already had state government approval:
www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
Council rejects off-the-shelf apartment proposal
The state approved a 17-dwelling plan but a council decision was described as a masterclass in adding to the housing crisis.
www.theage.com.au
February 25, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Exclusive: Melbourne’s first attempt at a fast-tracked “off-the-shelf” three-storey apartment building has failed after Banyule City Council rejected a proposal that already had state government approval:
www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
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Donald Trump says he loves Canada.
That's why he wants to destroy our nation.
In Canada our kids don't worry about being shot at school.
Our families don't go bankrupt if they get sick.
And Canada sure as shit doesn't let convicted perverts take over our government.
What do you think?
#strongasfuck
That's why he wants to destroy our nation.
In Canada our kids don't worry about being shot at school.
Our families don't go bankrupt if they get sick.
And Canada sure as shit doesn't let convicted perverts take over our government.
What do you think?
#strongasfuck
February 11, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Donald Trump says he loves Canada.
That's why he wants to destroy our nation.
In Canada our kids don't worry about being shot at school.
Our families don't go bankrupt if they get sick.
And Canada sure as shit doesn't let convicted perverts take over our government.
What do you think?
#strongasfuck
That's why he wants to destroy our nation.
In Canada our kids don't worry about being shot at school.
Our families don't go bankrupt if they get sick.
And Canada sure as shit doesn't let convicted perverts take over our government.
What do you think?
#strongasfuck
The Sulphur Crested Cockatoos(Biloela) love our Gymea (Kai’Mia) Lily seeds. The plants need the ethylene (hydrocarbon gas as a plant hormone) in smoke to get them to flower profusely
January 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The Sulphur Crested Cockatoos(Biloela) love our Gymea (Kai’Mia) Lily seeds. The plants need the ethylene (hydrocarbon gas as a plant hormone) in smoke to get them to flower profusely
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The Disney version of Australian history is back with a vengeance
January 26, 2025 at 6:05 AM
The Disney version of Australian history is back with a vengeance
All the neighbours on the bay have their Australian flags up so I had to respond with a sort of flag balyunmirr
‘ haka’ #garigal #InvasionDay
‘ haka’ #garigal #InvasionDay
January 26, 2025 at 2:58 AM
All the neighbours on the bay have their Australian flags up so I had to respond with a sort of flag balyunmirr
‘ haka’ #garigal #InvasionDay
‘ haka’ #garigal #InvasionDay
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I love this so much!
At the inauguration, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wore a distinctive collar adorned with cowrie shells, which are believed to offer protection from evil in African traditions.
This choice mirrors the late Justice Ginsburg’s practice of using collars to convey a message.
At the inauguration, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wore a distinctive collar adorned with cowrie shells, which are believed to offer protection from evil in African traditions.
This choice mirrors the late Justice Ginsburg’s practice of using collars to convey a message.
January 21, 2025 at 1:19 AM
I love this so much!
At the inauguration, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wore a distinctive collar adorned with cowrie shells, which are believed to offer protection from evil in African traditions.
This choice mirrors the late Justice Ginsburg’s practice of using collars to convey a message.
At the inauguration, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wore a distinctive collar adorned with cowrie shells, which are believed to offer protection from evil in African traditions.
This choice mirrors the late Justice Ginsburg’s practice of using collars to convey a message.
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Let's join Canada & solve this!
January 13, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Let's join Canada & solve this!
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Esther Road in Waltham Forest was subject to bad flooding in 2021.
Parking out, rain gardens in. Beautiful, urban cooling, mental health boosting, biodiverse, flood mitigating awesomeness.
@labourstone.bsky.social @meristemdesign.bsky.social
#healthystreets #healthystreets4hhlp
Parking out, rain gardens in. Beautiful, urban cooling, mental health boosting, biodiverse, flood mitigating awesomeness.
@labourstone.bsky.social @meristemdesign.bsky.social
#healthystreets #healthystreets4hhlp
January 8, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Esther Road in Waltham Forest was subject to bad flooding in 2021.
Parking out, rain gardens in. Beautiful, urban cooling, mental health boosting, biodiverse, flood mitigating awesomeness.
@labourstone.bsky.social @meristemdesign.bsky.social
#healthystreets #healthystreets4hhlp
Parking out, rain gardens in. Beautiful, urban cooling, mental health boosting, biodiverse, flood mitigating awesomeness.
@labourstone.bsky.social @meristemdesign.bsky.social
#healthystreets #healthystreets4hhlp
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Did you see?
The new stamp from Ukrposhta "The Budapest Memorandum is bull...it"
The new stamp from Ukrposhta "The Budapest Memorandum is bull...it"
January 10, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Did you see?
The new stamp from Ukrposhta "The Budapest Memorandum is bull...it"
The new stamp from Ukrposhta "The Budapest Memorandum is bull...it"
Ray Kappe Keeler House lost
January 10, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Ray Kappe Keeler House lost
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More reports of a 'gas shortage' with no mention of the massive amounts of exports. 🙄
Australia has an abundance of gas.
We give most of it to gas export companies who then tell us there's a 'shortage' for domestic use. #auspol
Australia has an abundance of gas.
We give most of it to gas export companies who then tell us there's a 'shortage' for domestic use. #auspol
January 10, 2025 at 2:34 AM
More reports of a 'gas shortage' with no mention of the massive amounts of exports. 🙄
Australia has an abundance of gas.
We give most of it to gas export companies who then tell us there's a 'shortage' for domestic use. #auspol
Australia has an abundance of gas.
We give most of it to gas export companies who then tell us there's a 'shortage' for domestic use. #auspol
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New excavation of ‘rings of mystery’ in Victoria reveals rich Aboriginal history theconversation.com/new-excavati...
Full text of the article by @carolinedigs.bsky.social and colleagues published in @austarchj.bsky.social available at: doi.org/10.1080/0312...
Full text of the article by @carolinedigs.bsky.social and colleagues published in @austarchj.bsky.social available at: doi.org/10.1080/0312...
New excavation of ‘rings of mystery’ in Victoria reveals rich Aboriginal history
Archaeologists and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people are shedding new light on a series of enigmatic earth rings located in southeastern Australia.
theconversation.com
January 8, 2025 at 4:54 AM
New excavation of ‘rings of mystery’ in Victoria reveals rich Aboriginal history theconversation.com/new-excavati...
Full text of the article by @carolinedigs.bsky.social and colleagues published in @austarchj.bsky.social available at: doi.org/10.1080/0312...
Full text of the article by @carolinedigs.bsky.social and colleagues published in @austarchj.bsky.social available at: doi.org/10.1080/0312...