Kate Auty
@kateauty.bsky.social
Living and working on #Taungurung country in Victoria the #TreatyState of #Australia. Things I am: a reader, lawyer, writer, curious. Posting out of interest. Cover: #JoshMuir
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Emma Johnston was a visionary scientist, environmentalist and leader, with an abiding hope for humanity
The University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor, who has died aged 52, was driven by a deep love of science and a desire to safeguard the planet’s future.
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Professor Emma Johnston - generous and inspiring. #Women in #STEM with brains and heart. She was an exemplar.
Professor Emma Johnston - generous and inspiring. #Women in #STEM with brains and heart. She was an exemplar.
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MacCALLUM: You have about 100,000 dying from drug overdoses, most of those drugs from from Venezuela and other places
CROW: That's actually not true. The majority of the deaths by drugs in America are the result of meth and fentanyl. Almost none of that comes from Venezuela
CROW: That's actually not true. The majority of the deaths by drugs in America are the result of meth and fentanyl. Almost none of that comes from Venezuela
January 5, 2026 at 8:40 PM
MacCALLUM: You have about 100,000 dying from drug overdoses, most of those drugs from from Venezuela and other places
CROW: That's actually not true. The majority of the deaths by drugs in America are the result of meth and fentanyl. Almost none of that comes from Venezuela
CROW: That's actually not true. The majority of the deaths by drugs in America are the result of meth and fentanyl. Almost none of that comes from Venezuela
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
“The US operation included more than 150 military aircraft, which took off from land and sea, including fighter jets, reconnaissance planes, drones — and the helicopters that would form the crucial core of the mission.”
“The US operation included more than 150 military aircraft, which took off from land and sea, including fighter jets, reconnaissance planes, drones — and the helicopters that would form the crucial core of the mission.”
Satellite images show damage from US strikes at site where Maduro was captured
Satellite imagery captures the scale of destruction from US strikes at the Fuerte Tiuna military base, where Venezuelan officials say president Nicolas Maduro was captured.
www.abc.net.au
January 4, 2026 at 9:19 PM
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“The US operation included more than 150 military aircraft, which took off from land and sea, including fighter jets, reconnaissance planes, drones — and the helicopters that would form the crucial core of the mission.”
“The US operation included more than 150 military aircraft, which took off from land and sea, including fighter jets, reconnaissance planes, drones — and the helicopters that would form the crucial core of the mission.”
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As we reflect on #power and who gets to exercise it with impunity (#Venezuela) there is this - about #Dundali and #colonial #Queensland
“It's an interesting thought that European justice required the hanging of an Aboriginal judge for performing his duties …”
As we reflect on #power and who gets to exercise it with impunity (#Venezuela) there is this - about #Dundali and #colonial #Queensland
“It's an interesting thought that European justice required the hanging of an Aboriginal judge for performing his duties …”
Dundalli: Aboriginal resistance hero
Dundalli was a Turrwan (Yuggara word for great man/leader) who was educated in Aboriginal law. (Kerwin 2007: pg 9). He originally belonged to the Bunya group, but for years had been associated with th...
www.slq.qld.gov.au
January 4, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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As we reflect on #power and who gets to exercise it with impunity (#Venezuela) there is this - about #Dundali and #colonial #Queensland
“It's an interesting thought that European justice required the hanging of an Aboriginal judge for performing his duties …”
As we reflect on #power and who gets to exercise it with impunity (#Venezuela) there is this - about #Dundali and #colonial #Queensland
“It's an interesting thought that European justice required the hanging of an Aboriginal judge for performing his duties …”
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The European Union urged the adherence to international law after U.S. President Donald Trump announced the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro earlier today.
EU urges respect for international law after US capture of Maduro
“We call for restraint,” EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said after U.S. operation to fly Maduro out of Venezuela.
www.politico.eu
January 3, 2026 at 1:39 PM
The European Union urged the adherence to international law after U.S. President Donald Trump announced the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro earlier today.
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Rubio is claiming that they did not need Congress permission because it was a law enforcement mission. The US is behaving as a global police state, extending its own arbitrary legal decisions to the whole world.
This is not a problem just for Venezuela.
This is not a problem just for Venezuela.
January 3, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Rubio is claiming that they did not need Congress permission because it was a law enforcement mission. The US is behaving as a global police state, extending its own arbitrary legal decisions to the whole world.
This is not a problem just for Venezuela.
This is not a problem just for Venezuela.
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Trump: "We're going to have our very large United States oil companies go in, spend billions of dollars, fix the badly broken infrastructure and start making money for the country. And we are ready to stage a second and much larger attack if we need to do so."
January 3, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Trump: "We're going to have our very large United States oil companies go in, spend billions of dollars, fix the badly broken infrastructure and start making money for the country. And we are ready to stage a second and much larger attack if we need to do so."
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Rep. Seth Moulton: "This is insane. What the hell are we doing? ... this is illegal."
January 3, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Rep. Seth Moulton: "This is insane. What the hell are we doing? ... this is illegal."
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Before his debut in 2011, Australia had never seen a cricketer like Usman Khawaja and, thanks to his work on and off the field, he'll be followed by plenty more.
Khawaja did it all his own way and retires as an Australian great
Before his debut in 2011, Australia had never seen a cricketer like Usman Khawaja and, thanks to his work on and off the field, he'll be followed by plenty more.
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January 1, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Before his debut in 2011, Australia had never seen a cricketer like Usman Khawaja and, thanks to his work on and off the field, he'll be followed by plenty more.
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Thanks Usman - you will be missed 🏏 www.smh.com.au/sport/cricke...
Usman Khawaja to retire after Sydney Test
This masthead has confirmed that Khawaja has told teammates of his decision, which he will share with the world later on Friday.
www.smh.com.au
January 1, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Thanks Usman - you will be missed 🏏 www.smh.com.au/sport/cricke...
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“ Smith said that if presented with the same evidence today, he would make the same charging decisions again. …
This matters because it directly undercuts the claim that these prosecutions were rushed, improvised, or politically driven.”
“ Smith said that if presented with the same evidence today, he would make the same charging decisions again. …
This matters because it directly undercuts the claim that these prosecutions were rushed, improvised, or politically driven.”
BREAKING: Jack Smith's Closed Door Testimony Just Released
The Full never-before-seen transcript from the House Judiciary Committee can be downloaded here:
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December 31, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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“ Smith said that if presented with the same evidence today, he would make the same charging decisions again. …
This matters because it directly undercuts the claim that these prosecutions were rushed, improvised, or politically driven.”
“ Smith said that if presented with the same evidence today, he would make the same charging decisions again. …
This matters because it directly undercuts the claim that these prosecutions were rushed, improvised, or politically driven.”
theconversation.com/emma-johnsto...
Professor Emma Johnston - generous and inspiring. #Women in #STEM with brains and heart. She was an exemplar.
Professor Emma Johnston - generous and inspiring. #Women in #STEM with brains and heart. She was an exemplar.
Emma Johnston was a visionary scientist, environmentalist and leader, with an abiding hope for humanity
The University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor, who has died aged 52, was driven by a deep love of science and a desire to safeguard the planet’s future.
theconversation.com
December 29, 2025 at 9:27 PM
theconversation.com/emma-johnsto...
Professor Emma Johnston - generous and inspiring. #Women in #STEM with brains and heart. She was an exemplar.
Professor Emma Johnston - generous and inspiring. #Women in #STEM with brains and heart. She was an exemplar.
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Dropping pebbles, creating ripples. Making change. #KutchaEdwards with #DanielJames
Dropping pebbles, creating ripples. Making change. #KutchaEdwards with #DanielJames
Kutcha Edwards | Long Play Series
YouTube video by Australian Music Vault
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December 29, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Dropping pebbles, creating ripples. Making change. #KutchaEdwards with #DanielJames
Dropping pebbles, creating ripples. Making change. #KutchaEdwards with #DanielJames
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Time to bring on community-owned micro grids!
Micro grids are more resilient in disasters.
Let's use community investment to build local solar arrays and battery infrastructure.
The biggest hurdle is getting approval from big grid operators.
#ElectrifyEverything
#CommunuityMicroGrids
#Auspol
Micro grids are more resilient in disasters.
Let's use community investment to build local solar arrays and battery infrastructure.
The biggest hurdle is getting approval from big grid operators.
#ElectrifyEverything
#CommunuityMicroGrids
#Auspol
Grid investment is set to rise from about USD 300bn in 2020 to nearly USD 580bn by 2027 as renewables and electrification expand. The US and China dominate spending.
But grids are not the only answer: flexibility, energy efficiency and storage can reduce and defer upgrades.
But grids are not the only answer: flexibility, energy efficiency and storage can reduce and defer upgrades.
December 28, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Time to bring on community-owned micro grids!
Micro grids are more resilient in disasters.
Let's use community investment to build local solar arrays and battery infrastructure.
The biggest hurdle is getting approval from big grid operators.
#ElectrifyEverything
#CommunuityMicroGrids
#Auspol
Micro grids are more resilient in disasters.
Let's use community investment to build local solar arrays and battery infrastructure.
The biggest hurdle is getting approval from big grid operators.
#ElectrifyEverything
#CommunuityMicroGrids
#Auspol
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The richest 10% of Australian households get more money from the capital gains tax discount than the government spends on Jobseeker, the childcare subsidy, government schools or higher education - nearly $4.5bn more than it would cost to include dental in Medicare.
Treasury figures reveal $18 billion capital gains windfall for Australia’s richest 10 per cent
The latest tax expenditure figures released on Friday by the Treasury department show this financial year the richest 10 percent of Australians will receive $18bn worth of tax breaks from the capital ...
thepoint.com.au
December 28, 2025 at 9:59 PM
The richest 10% of Australian households get more money from the capital gains tax discount than the government spends on Jobseeker, the childcare subsidy, government schools or higher education - nearly $4.5bn more than it would cost to include dental in Medicare.
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Brigitte Bardot's 30 years of sympathy for the far right www.lemonde.fr/en/obituarie...
Brigitte Bardot's 30 years of sympathy for the far right
Convicted five times for racist remarks, the actress – whose foundation announced her death on Sunday, December 28 – remained one of the only French celebrities to openly embrace far-right views.
www.lemonde.fr
December 28, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Brigitte Bardot's 30 years of sympathy for the far right www.lemonde.fr/en/obituarie...
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Here's a very handy clickable list of publishers & commentators in Aust's independent news media sector.
Please support & share these news media publishers - & of course sign up to TrueNorth! #auspol > docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Please support & share these news media publishers - & of course sign up to TrueNorth! #auspol > docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
#auspol news media list
docs.google.com
December 28, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Here's a very handy clickable list of publishers & commentators in Aust's independent news media sector.
Please support & share these news media publishers - & of course sign up to TrueNorth! #auspol > docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Please support & share these news media publishers - & of course sign up to TrueNorth! #auspol > docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
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Barry Owen Jones - on the meaning of things. And contributing. In my view at least….
Barry Owen Jones - on the meaning of things. And contributing. In my view at least….
On faith and the exit ramp
Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light. – Dylan Thomas (1951) Australians often seem rather uneasy about attempting to examine the ...
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December 28, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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Barry Owen Jones - on the meaning of things. And contributing. In my view at least….
Barry Owen Jones - on the meaning of things. And contributing. In my view at least….