@peabear.bsky.social
Just a bloke living on unceded Girai wurrung land by the beautiful eroded Port Campbell limestone coastline. Union forever. The ocean is life.
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Why are we sacking scientists who are so essential to understanding our climate crisis? To understanding the horrific algae bloom assaulting SAs beaches? The changes in our oceans? Madness. www.indailysa.com.au/news/opinion...
Axed Flinders Uni algal bloom expert tells true cost of crisis - News | InDaily, Inside South Australia
A Flinders University algal bloom expert – whose role was scrapped as part of a restructure – has shared his worrying insights into the disaster and blasted estimations the marine death toll is 87,000...
www.indailysa.com.au
November 26, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Why are we sacking scientists who are so essential to understanding our climate crisis? To understanding the horrific algae bloom assaulting SAs beaches? The changes in our oceans? Madness. www.indailysa.com.au/news/opinion...
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We need more than compensation
We need to ban this misuse of precious water
Ban it before it’s too late!!!!!!
We need to ban this misuse of precious water
Ban it before it’s too late!!!!!!
The Great Artesian Basin covers a 5th of Australia & contains ancient water that feeds mound springs. Arabana people should rightfully be compensated by BHP for their decades of extraction of this fossil water resource that's damaged their landscape, cultural heritage, knowledge, histories & stories
Water is under pressure in the Great Artesian Basin
The Great Artesian Basin covers a fifth of Australia and contains water that has been there for millions of years. Now, decades of extraction are taking their toll and traditional owners are fighting ...
www.abc.net.au
November 24, 2025 at 8:38 PM
We need more than compensation
We need to ban this misuse of precious water
Ban it before it’s too late!!!!!!
We need to ban this misuse of precious water
Ban it before it’s too late!!!!!!
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This is just so important that we have ONE #MP that is prepared to speak up about the ways #US is planning to exploit and destroy Australia. Time to care for our country Murray Watt, @senatorwong.bsky.social @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social
#auspol
#auspol
This from Sen. David Shoebridge:
'AUKUS submarines create nuclear waste-and they want to dump it on this Arrente land near - Alice Springs. The same US companies running Pine Gap want to turn this ancient salt lake into a global nuclear dump.'
@davidshoebridge.bsky.social
#AUKUS #nuclearwaste
'AUKUS submarines create nuclear waste-and they want to dump it on this Arrente land near - Alice Springs. The same US companies running Pine Gap want to turn this ancient salt lake into a global nuclear dump.'
@davidshoebridge.bsky.social
#AUKUS #nuclearwaste
November 20, 2025 at 11:47 PM
This is just so important that we have ONE #MP that is prepared to speak up about the ways #US is planning to exploit and destroy Australia. Time to care for our country Murray Watt, @senatorwong.bsky.social @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social
#auspol
#auspol
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“The mining lobby has gorged itself for decades. They’ve extracted our wealth, minimized their taxes, blocked our progress, and corrupted our politics so thoroughly that both major parties compete to serve them.”
theaimn.net/the-midas-cu...
theaimn.net/the-midas-cu...
The Midas Curse: How Mining Interests Own Australia’s Democracy
“You can’t always get what you want,” sang The Rolling Stones. The Australian mining lobby never received the memo. For decades, it has secured its every wish: a royalty regime that ranks among the wo...
theaimn.net
November 23, 2025 at 8:46 AM
“The mining lobby has gorged itself for decades. They’ve extracted our wealth, minimized their taxes, blocked our progress, and corrupted our politics so thoroughly that both major parties compete to serve them.”
theaimn.net/the-midas-cu...
theaimn.net/the-midas-cu...
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Not just Aussie Nuclear waste, but ALL US and UK waste.
This “deal” is as much about the disposal of the waste as the sale/purchase of subs.
And as usual, the Australian govt, instead of charging for the facility, not only DOESN’T charge, but gives BILLIONS to those creating the waste.
#auspol
This “deal” is as much about the disposal of the waste as the sale/purchase of subs.
And as usual, the Australian govt, instead of charging for the facility, not only DOESN’T charge, but gives BILLIONS to those creating the waste.
#auspol
November 20, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Not just Aussie Nuclear waste, but ALL US and UK waste.
This “deal” is as much about the disposal of the waste as the sale/purchase of subs.
And as usual, the Australian govt, instead of charging for the facility, not only DOESN’T charge, but gives BILLIONS to those creating the waste.
#auspol
This “deal” is as much about the disposal of the waste as the sale/purchase of subs.
And as usual, the Australian govt, instead of charging for the facility, not only DOESN’T charge, but gives BILLIONS to those creating the waste.
#auspol
Morning, bloody cheeky tree.
November 20, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Morning, bloody cheeky tree.
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This should be front page news. Every day.
A horrendous report on ABC radio from a Brisbane doctor doing a second tour in Gaza with Medecins sans Frontières. She says the ceasefire is in name only, the genocide continues and the deprivation of basic food, shelter and resources means even the injured haven’t what the need to heal.
November 19, 2025 at 1:24 AM
This should be front page news. Every day.
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AGAIN we find out that Commissioner Major General Brereton had been involved in undisclosed conflicts of interest. What’s it going to take for the Albanese Government to finally realise his position is untenable??
November 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
AGAIN we find out that Commissioner Major General Brereton had been involved in undisclosed conflicts of interest. What’s it going to take for the Albanese Government to finally realise his position is untenable??
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Latest from our AAP #news feed #auspol
Right to disconnect laws slashing unpaid overtime hours.
Laws designed to prevent employees from having to pick up the phone outside of work hours appear to be having their intended effect, a report shows....
michaelwest.com.au/right-to-dis...
Right to disconnect laws slashing unpaid overtime hours.
Laws designed to prevent employees from having to pick up the phone outside of work hours appear to be having their intended effect, a report shows....
michaelwest.com.au/right-to-dis...
Right to disconnect laws slashing unpaid overtime hours - Michael West
Laws designed to prevent employees from having to pick up the phone outside of work hours appear to be having their intended effect, a report shows.
michaelwest.com.au
November 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Latest from our AAP #news feed #auspol
Right to disconnect laws slashing unpaid overtime hours.
Laws designed to prevent employees from having to pick up the phone outside of work hours appear to be having their intended effect, a report shows....
michaelwest.com.au/right-to-dis...
Right to disconnect laws slashing unpaid overtime hours.
Laws designed to prevent employees from having to pick up the phone outside of work hours appear to be having their intended effect, a report shows....
michaelwest.com.au/right-to-dis...
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Former Labor premier calls out the gas industry for using tobacco industry tactics to delay climate action. Thanks Mike Rann for telling it like it is
thepoint.com.au/news/251116-...
thepoint.com.au/news/251116-...
Gas lobby using tobacco tactics, former SA Premier warns
The fossil fuel sector is using “tobacco industry tactics” to maintain a bipartisan commitment to supporting gas expansion in Australia, former South Ausralian Labor Premier Mike Rann has said.
thepoint.com.au
November 18, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Former Labor premier calls out the gas industry for using tobacco industry tactics to delay climate action. Thanks Mike Rann for telling it like it is
thepoint.com.au/news/251116-...
thepoint.com.au/news/251116-...
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Lobster fishery off Bruny Island in TAS closed on eve of the opening of fishing season due to antibiotic use by the salmon farms.
No indication of how long for. Must be a devastating blow for fishermen approaching Xmas.
No indication of how long for. Must be a devastating blow for fishermen approaching Xmas.
Crayfish Closure Follows Salmon Antibiotic Deployment - Tasmanian Times
The commercial rock lobster fishery south of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel is now closed effective 15 November 2025
tasmaniantimes.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Lobster fishery off Bruny Island in TAS closed on eve of the opening of fishing season due to antibiotic use by the salmon farms.
No indication of how long for. Must be a devastating blow for fishermen approaching Xmas.
No indication of how long for. Must be a devastating blow for fishermen approaching Xmas.
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Imagine Australians getting a chance to vote on whether we want US military bases here.
Count of a third of ballots show 60 percent rejection of the proposal to host foreign military bases.
‘No’ vote leads in Ecuador referendum on hosting foreign military bases
Count of a third of ballots show 60 percent rejection of the proposal to host foreign military bases.
bit.ly
November 17, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Imagine Australians getting a chance to vote on whether we want US military bases here.
The land bridge that was once across Bass Strait.
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The Land Bridge
YouTube video by Wind & Sky Productions
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November 15, 2025 at 6:15 AM
The land bridge that was once across Bass Strait.
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This 👇
November 12, 2025 at 7:16 PM
This 👇
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Paul Keating:
Another RSL dope wants to draw us into a major war
It beggars belief that the outgoing head of the RSL, Greg Melick, has abused the quiet solemnity of Remembrance Day to lecture and berate the Albanese government on its defence policy.
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
Another RSL dope wants to draw us into a major war
It beggars belief that the outgoing head of the RSL, Greg Melick, has abused the quiet solemnity of Remembrance Day to lecture and berate the Albanese government on its defence policy.
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
Another RSL dope wants to draw us into a major war
It beggars belief that the outgoing head of the RSL, Greg Melick, has abused the quiet solemnity of Remembrance Day to lecture and berate the Albanese government on its defence policy.
johnmenadue.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Paul Keating:
Another RSL dope wants to draw us into a major war
It beggars belief that the outgoing head of the RSL, Greg Melick, has abused the quiet solemnity of Remembrance Day to lecture and berate the Albanese government on its defence policy.
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
Another RSL dope wants to draw us into a major war
It beggars belief that the outgoing head of the RSL, Greg Melick, has abused the quiet solemnity of Remembrance Day to lecture and berate the Albanese government on its defence policy.
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
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Australia’s aged care shame / sham. You get to your final years after having paid your dues, paid you taxes, only to then be discarded like a pair of old boots.
If only we’d tax billionaires, corporations and mining industry accordingly, we’d have the revenue to support our aged community.
If only we’d tax billionaires, corporations and mining industry accordingly, we’d have the revenue to support our aged community.
“This is what happens when you sell aged care off to corporations to make a profit.”
@australianlabor.bsky.social
No essential services should be privatised.
#Auspol
@australianlabor.bsky.social
No essential services should be privatised.
#Auspol
November 12, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Australia’s aged care shame / sham. You get to your final years after having paid your dues, paid you taxes, only to then be discarded like a pair of old boots.
If only we’d tax billionaires, corporations and mining industry accordingly, we’d have the revenue to support our aged community.
If only we’d tax billionaires, corporations and mining industry accordingly, we’d have the revenue to support our aged community.
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Qld Senator Matt Canavan has tweeted 30+ posts attacking #ClimateAction, #renewables or #NetZero in the last 5 days. He never mentions that business & farmers support climate action. Would it be unfair to ask if he's receiving donations from the fossil fuels industry? 🤔 #auspol
November 11, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Qld Senator Matt Canavan has tweeted 30+ posts attacking #ClimateAction, #renewables or #NetZero in the last 5 days. He never mentions that business & farmers support climate action. Would it be unfair to ask if he's receiving donations from the fossil fuels industry? 🤔 #auspol
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#Nuclear energy: “clean” until it’s dumping radioactive tritium into the Hudson River. Holtec’s plan to release 1.5 million gallons over several years just got court approval, nothing says "Clean" like flushing isotopes into a major waterway, as for public #health? HAHAH.
Residents outraged as US nuclear plant gets greenlight to dump radioactive waste into major river: 'Potential long-term consequences'
A federal court has ruled that a nuclear plant in New York can dump radioactive waste into the Hudson River.
www.thecooldown.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Fascinating #RNBreakfast this morning re #TheDismissal.
Jenny Hocking lays out the evidence and Kerry O’Brien utters the words we dare not: “It was a coup.”
Jenny Hocking lays out the evidence and Kerry O’Brien utters the words we dare not: “It was a coup.”
November 10, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Fascinating #RNBreakfast this morning re #TheDismissal.
Jenny Hocking lays out the evidence and Kerry O’Brien utters the words we dare not: “It was a coup.”
Jenny Hocking lays out the evidence and Kerry O’Brien utters the words we dare not: “It was a coup.”
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Like ‘housing affordability’ ‘net zero’ has become one of those meaningless political sayings
Labors support for net zero hasn’t stopped them supporting new coal or gas or from spending billions on fossil fuel subsidies
My latest column on @thepointau.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Labors support for net zero hasn’t stopped them supporting new coal or gas or from spending billions on fossil fuel subsidies
My latest column on @thepointau.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Net Zero hides a truth the mining giants understand perfectly: nothing has to change
The point.com.au
thepoint.com.au
November 10, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Like ‘housing affordability’ ‘net zero’ has become one of those meaningless political sayings
Labors support for net zero hasn’t stopped them supporting new coal or gas or from spending billions on fossil fuel subsidies
My latest column on @thepointau.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Labors support for net zero hasn’t stopped them supporting new coal or gas or from spending billions on fossil fuel subsidies
My latest column on @thepointau.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
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Schrödinger's mouse?? 🐭🌿🌱
Currently there are four Australian species, plants & animals, listed as nationally extinct despite them all being recently rediscovered… which means these species get no protection under our environmental laws
#auswildlife #wildoz #nature
www.abc.net.au/news/science...
Currently there are four Australian species, plants & animals, listed as nationally extinct despite them all being recently rediscovered… which means these species get no protection under our environmental laws
#auswildlife #wildoz #nature
www.abc.net.au/news/science...
This tiny native mouse is legally considered both dead and alive
Animals and plants aren't automatically taken off most national and state extinct species list in Australia if they are rediscovered, leaving them without protection as threatened species.
www.abc.net.au
November 8, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Schrödinger's mouse?? 🐭🌿🌱
Currently there are four Australian species, plants & animals, listed as nationally extinct despite them all being recently rediscovered… which means these species get no protection under our environmental laws
#auswildlife #wildoz #nature
www.abc.net.au/news/science...
Currently there are four Australian species, plants & animals, listed as nationally extinct despite them all being recently rediscovered… which means these species get no protection under our environmental laws
#auswildlife #wildoz #nature
www.abc.net.au/news/science...
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Little known fact about Jesus: he was also very close to the gambling lobby, and fought hard to shut down freedom of information requests
At the Christian prayer breakfast this week, Attorney-General Michelle Rowland said that the “principles and values that Jesus lived by underpin the role of Australia’s first law officer” and claimed that “our values and faith” guide lawmakers. Read more: rationalist.com.au/australias-a...
#auspol
#auspol
November 6, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Little known fact about Jesus: he was also very close to the gambling lobby, and fought hard to shut down freedom of information requests