"Yesterday Victoria signed a Treaty. Today the sun is rising, so I guess it didn't cause the end of the world."

"Yesterday Victoria signed a Treaty. Today the sun is rising, so I guess it didn't cause the end of the world."

A blog about Australian party politics from the view of a Labor Party member

There's no time to lose. The Conference of Parties (COP30, the UN climate conference) in Belém, Brazil is just a few days away, starting on Friday, November 6, 2025 and ending on November 21. As United Nations Secretary-General says, we are very far from protecting vulnerable communities from a catastrophe caused by climate change, such as the unprecedented Hurricane Melissa - the strongest Atlantic hurricane ever to make landfall.

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The occasion unites people across the Americas in a shared commitment to securing a bright and sustainable future for these marvellous migrants: healthier habitats for birds and, by extension, people.

"...it became clear as events unfolded, especially in Melbourne and Sydney, that the terms “anti-immigration” and “March for Australia” were merely a smokescreen."

"...it became clear as events unfolded, especially in Melbourne and Sydney, that the terms “anti-immigration” and “March for Australia” were merely a smokescreen."

Numerous barriers, from inadequate technical infrastructure to insufficient educational opportunities, have prevented countries in the global majority from reaping the rewards of the AI revolution.

"Australian National University's recent announcement to slash three full time positions at the Australian Dictionary of Biography and “disestablish” the Australian National Dictionary ... represent c...

"Australian National University's recent announcement to slash three full time positions at the Australian Dictionary of Biography and “disestablish” the Australian National Dictionary ... represent c...

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