Still an Earth Girl🐬🐨🐋🦘🦈
@scuttlebutter1.bsky.social
💙Marine lover🩵Earth Soul🌏
Deepest respect for all custodians, past & present, and those emerging, of the country & lands I journey into & through. Deeply, deeply sorry for the damage caused. Love this Earth, our home.
나는 아미 입니다 ... love & speak yourself💜
Deepest respect for all custodians, past & present, and those emerging, of the country & lands I journey into & through. Deeply, deeply sorry for the damage caused. Love this Earth, our home.
나는 아미 입니다 ... love & speak yourself💜
"Carbon Capture". The words of the day brought to you by the "Green-washing Council of Australia" with our 'green' covers expertly 'blown' off by Ketan Joshi. 'Enjoy' & weep as you watch horrendous heatwaves & bushfires engulf us all.
&, take our Poll: Which is worse: Green🤮 OR White😷 washing?
&, take our Poll: Which is worse: Green🤮 OR White😷 washing?
Hey!! Here's a new piece for @thepointau.bsky.social - the first of what will be many little updates on the current state of carbon capture and storage.
Both failure-prone and eternally immune to the consequences of failure: there is absolutely nothing like it -->>
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
Both failure-prone and eternally immune to the consequences of failure: there is absolutely nothing like it -->>
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
January 8, 2026 at 10:37 PM
"Carbon Capture". The words of the day brought to you by the "Green-washing Council of Australia" with our 'green' covers expertly 'blown' off by Ketan Joshi. 'Enjoy' & weep as you watch horrendous heatwaves & bushfires engulf us all.
&, take our Poll: Which is worse: Green🤮 OR White😷 washing?
&, take our Poll: Which is worse: Green🤮 OR White😷 washing?
Then, you, Sir, do not deserve the position you hold, nor do you understand either the principles of democracy & freedom of speech or this obtuse preservation of the 'zionist voice' over that of others who may counter that ideology. And that is not a form of leadership the majority of us support.
Malinauskas: “By law, I, as Premier, am prevented from directing the board ... however, when asked for my opinion, I was happy to make it clear that the State Government did not support the inclusion of Dr Abdel-Fattah on the Adelaide Writers’ Week program” www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-a...
www.adelaidenow.com.au
January 8, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Then, you, Sir, do not deserve the position you hold, nor do you understand either the principles of democracy & freedom of speech or this obtuse preservation of the 'zionist voice' over that of others who may counter that ideology. And that is not a form of leadership the majority of us support.
"... people who remembered its name were more likely to take safety precautions ... & expressed greater trust in local govt's response."
So, instead of dealing with their causes, name them & make them ours?
Not Woodside's, Chevron's, BP's ... or Trump's et al ... but 'ours'?
*& no shade on SES!
So, instead of dealing with their causes, name them & make them ours?
Not Woodside's, Chevron's, BP's ... or Trump's et al ... but 'ours'?
*& no shade on SES!
Should Australia give names to heatwaves?
In Australia, the only severe weather events that receive formal names are tropical cyclones. Could there be benefits to naming all of our extreme weather?
www.sbs.com.au
January 8, 2026 at 9:58 PM
"... people who remembered its name were more likely to take safety precautions ... & expressed greater trust in local govt's response."
So, instead of dealing with their causes, name them & make them ours?
Not Woodside's, Chevron's, BP's ... or Trump's et al ... but 'ours'?
*& no shade on SES!
So, instead of dealing with their causes, name them & make them ours?
Not Woodside's, Chevron's, BP's ... or Trump's et al ... but 'ours'?
*& no shade on SES!
I often wonder, lately especially, what life on this planet would be like if Al Gore had 'won' the Presidential elections instead of Bush. Winning the 'popular vote' just isn't enough.
An older TED Talk ⤵️ from him but just as relevant now esp. given Donny the Conqueror's recent stunt(s).
An older TED Talk ⤵️ from him but just as relevant now esp. given Donny the Conqueror's recent stunt(s).
How to make radical climate action the new normal
A net-zero future is possible, but first we need to flip a mental switch to truly understand that we can stop the climate crisis if we try, says Nobel laureate Al Gore. In this inspiring and essential...
www.ted.com
January 8, 2026 at 11:21 AM
I often wonder, lately especially, what life on this planet would be like if Al Gore had 'won' the Presidential elections instead of Bush. Winning the 'popular vote' just isn't enough.
An older TED Talk ⤵️ from him but just as relevant now esp. given Donny the Conqueror's recent stunt(s).
An older TED Talk ⤵️ from him but just as relevant now esp. given Donny the Conqueror's recent stunt(s).
Brilliant idea ... not gonna add to CO2 levels by flying there to join but might have a mini protest on the day, where I am.
Who's going to organise the Adelaide anti-racism festival? Hold it next door and at the same time and it'll have double the attendance of this celebration of bigotry
I stand with Randa and everyone standing against hate, genocide, oppression and terror. In all its forms.
January 8, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Brilliant idea ... not gonna add to CO2 levels by flying there to join but might have a mini protest on the day, where I am.
And attendees, too, hopefully.
In case you missed it.
History repeating etc.
This one’s not over either.
#Bendigo
#Adelaide
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
History repeating etc.
This one’s not over either.
#Bendigo
#Adelaide
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Authors withdraw from festival after Palestinian Australian author dropped
After Randa Abdel-Fattah was dropped from Adelaide Writers' Week by the Adelaide Festival Board, a slew of authors, including Michelle de Kretser, have withdrawn from the event.
www.abc.net.au
January 8, 2026 at 9:36 AM
And attendees, too, hopefully.
"... 66 bodies deemed 'contrary' to US interests."
It seems the US itself is 'contrary' to the best interests of the rest of the world. The orange tyrant demonstrates that more than 'daily'.
We might all need to open our borders soon & take in American 'refugees'. The brain drain's about to flood.
It seems the US itself is 'contrary' to the best interests of the rest of the world. The orange tyrant demonstrates that more than 'daily'.
We might all need to open our borders soon & take in American 'refugees'. The brain drain's about to flood.
Trump pulls out of UN climate agreement, 66 bodies deemed 'contrary' to US interests
The US will withdraw from the treaty underpinning all major international climate agreements and the UN climate science body, according to a White House memo.
www.sbs.com.au
January 8, 2026 at 9:27 AM
"... 66 bodies deemed 'contrary' to US interests."
It seems the US itself is 'contrary' to the best interests of the rest of the world. The orange tyrant demonstrates that more than 'daily'.
We might all need to open our borders soon & take in American 'refugees'. The brain drain's about to flood.
It seems the US itself is 'contrary' to the best interests of the rest of the world. The orange tyrant demonstrates that more than 'daily'.
We might all need to open our borders soon & take in American 'refugees'. The brain drain's about to flood.
I 'rescind' my comment saying The Director should apologise & quit. Sounds like it's the Board who should.
I am 100% certain the Board have forced this on Louise - it will be interesting to see how she responds.
January 8, 2026 at 7:17 AM
I 'rescind' my comment saying The Director should apologise & quit. Sounds like it's the Board who should.
Reposted by Still an Earth Girl🐬🐨🐋🦘🦈
Randa Abdel-Fattah’s response:
January 8, 2026 at 6:10 AM
Randa Abdel-Fattah’s response:
Yes, this. Speaks for many of us, as it should from our Govt too.
Following the decision from the Board of the Adelaide Festival, The Australia Institute is withdrawing its support from this year’s literary festival. Here is our statement, and a personal one from me.
January 8, 2026 at 6:19 AM
Yes, this. Speaks for many of us, as it should from our Govt too.
Wouldn't have happened under Jo Dyer's Directorship. Appalling that it has under the current director.
I'll come to Adelaide Writers' Week if the rescinding of Dr Abdel-Fattah's invition is itself rescinded & the current Director apologises to her ... & quits.
I'll come to Adelaide Writers' Week if the rescinding of Dr Abdel-Fattah's invition is itself rescinded & the current Director apologises to her ... & quits.
As a former Director of Adelaide Writers' Week I am appalled that the Adelaide Festival Board has rescinded Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah's invitation to the 2026 AWW, explicitly linking its decision to the shattering crimes in Bondi.
A shocking decision that will and should have far-reaching consequences.
A shocking decision that will and should have far-reaching consequences.
January 8, 2026 at 6:11 AM
Wouldn't have happened under Jo Dyer's Directorship. Appalling that it has under the current director.
I'll come to Adelaide Writers' Week if the rescinding of Dr Abdel-Fattah's invition is itself rescinded & the current Director apologises to her ... & quits.
I'll come to Adelaide Writers' Week if the rescinding of Dr Abdel-Fattah's invition is itself rescinded & the current Director apologises to her ... & quits.
America's anthem includes "The land of the free & the home of the brave." On what basis? Tell that to Native Americans.
Americans have never had to stand up to bullies because they are the bully. But now that the bully-in-chief has turned on ordinary Americans, will they step up to be those lyrics?
Americans have never had to stand up to bullies because they are the bully. But now that the bully-in-chief has turned on ordinary Americans, will they step up to be those lyrics?
WITNESS: "I just can't let this narrative of self-defense go any further. That’s absolutely not what it was… ICE agents didn’t let anyone help her for 15 minutes, then medics couldn’t get through with their ambulance.”
January 8, 2026 at 4:40 AM
America's anthem includes "The land of the free & the home of the brave." On what basis? Tell that to Native Americans.
Americans have never had to stand up to bullies because they are the bully. But now that the bully-in-chief has turned on ordinary Americans, will they step up to be those lyrics?
Americans have never had to stand up to bullies because they are the bully. But now that the bully-in-chief has turned on ordinary Americans, will they step up to be those lyrics?
America mourning the death of Renee Nicole Good 🙏🏼🕊️
America mourning - again - the slow, painful, unnecessary death of its democracy.
What a terrible day. The indelible stain of history has been written.
America mourning - again - the slow, painful, unnecessary death of its democracy.
What a terrible day. The indelible stain of history has been written.
Justice for Renee Nicole Good 💔
This was a heartless act of state-sponsored domestic terrorism.
Innocent people were already being rounded up and thrown in concentration camps by ICE, and the regime has escalated to committing murders in broad daylight.
Ty to @demsmight for footage. #abolishice
This was a heartless act of state-sponsored domestic terrorism.
Innocent people were already being rounded up and thrown in concentration camps by ICE, and the regime has escalated to committing murders in broad daylight.
Ty to @demsmight for footage. #abolishice
January 8, 2026 at 3:53 AM
America mourning the death of Renee Nicole Good 🙏🏼🕊️
America mourning - again - the slow, painful, unnecessary death of its democracy.
What a terrible day. The indelible stain of history has been written.
America mourning - again - the slow, painful, unnecessary death of its democracy.
What a terrible day. The indelible stain of history has been written.
Thinking Joshie really just needs to shut the f... rydenberg up right about now.
Had his disgusting little foray out into public using innocent deaths at Bondi, grasping the microphone for his political comeback. Well ... mic drop, Joshie ... "Are we ever gonna see your face again? No way ... get 🎶
Had his disgusting little foray out into public using innocent deaths at Bondi, grasping the microphone for his political comeback. Well ... mic drop, Joshie ... "Are we ever gonna see your face again? No way ... get 🎶
If Josh Frydenberg wants to talk about bad appointments for Royal Commissioner, he should start with his party’s appointment of Dyson Heydon, who was later found to have sexually harassed multiple women.
I don’t recall Josh raising any objections?
I don’t recall Josh raising any objections?
January 8, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Thinking Joshie really just needs to shut the f... rydenberg up right about now.
Had his disgusting little foray out into public using innocent deaths at Bondi, grasping the microphone for his political comeback. Well ... mic drop, Joshie ... "Are we ever gonna see your face again? No way ... get 🎶
Had his disgusting little foray out into public using innocent deaths at Bondi, grasping the microphone for his political comeback. Well ... mic drop, Joshie ... "Are we ever gonna see your face again? No way ... get 🎶
Oh of course he has. But wait ... didn't he do that the minute he invaded Venezuela & thieved all their oil for himself & his greedy little minions.
January 8, 2026 at 3:24 AM
Oh of course he has. But wait ... didn't he do that the minute he invaded Venezuela & thieved all their oil for himself & his greedy little minions.
This is America. Not Trump. RIP Renee Nicole Good 🕊️🙏🏼, you will never be forgotten. But ... rise in rage, America.
#RiseInRage
#RiseInRage
10,000 people honoring Renee Nicole Good
at the site of her murder
at the site of her murder
January 8, 2026 at 3:21 AM
This is America. Not Trump. RIP Renee Nicole Good 🕊️🙏🏼, you will never be forgotten. But ... rise in rage, America.
#RiseInRage
#RiseInRage
Yep, it's the worst ... and we're not even wearing a 'condom' ...
AUKUS is far more than submarines. We are just learning it includes a new policing unit (under the military not AFP) dedicated to ‘protect the nuclear program’. That includes anti protest powers and powers given to the US & UK on Aus soil. It’s concerning.
Getting into bed with Trump is bad.
Getting into bed with Trump is bad.
January 8, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Yep, it's the worst ... and we're not even wearing a 'condom' ...
Yes, this. We must act. We must disconnect ourselves entirely from the US administration.
January 8, 2026 at 3:14 AM
Yes, this. We must act. We must disconnect ourselves entirely from the US administration.
This ...
If the US attacks Greenland (a NATO ally) then Australia needs to rapidly act.
Assess the threat posed by the many US military assets in Australia and design a strategy to remove them as rapidly as possible.
No one can seriously pretend they make us safe anymore.
Assess the threat posed by the many US military assets in Australia and design a strategy to remove them as rapidly as possible.
No one can seriously pretend they make us safe anymore.
January 8, 2026 at 3:12 AM
This ...
I'd be pretty happy to see Segal 'side-stepped' all the way back to Israel. Or is the term 'goose-stepped'. Not sure. Anyone?
"Segal sidestepped whether she was disappointed that the government had dodged these recommendations about accountability in the arts sector."
"Segal sidestepped whether she was disappointed that the government had dodged these recommendations about accountability in the arts sector."
Government to Withhold Funds From Universities over Antisemitism - The Jewish Independent
The federal government's response to antisemitism includes withholding funding from universities that fail to address it, but not from arts organizations.
thejewishindependent.com.au
January 8, 2026 at 3:10 AM
I'd be pretty happy to see Segal 'side-stepped' all the way back to Israel. Or is the term 'goose-stepped'. Not sure. Anyone?
"Segal sidestepped whether she was disappointed that the government had dodged these recommendations about accountability in the arts sector."
"Segal sidestepped whether she was disappointed that the government had dodged these recommendations about accountability in the arts sector."
Yes! Finally, leadership with a spine! And a mandate.
@albomp.bsky.social ... make a decision on our 'relationship' with the USA. Preferably immediately. Preferably "De-Ally" us.
@albomp.bsky.social ... make a decision on our 'relationship' with the USA. Preferably immediately. Preferably "De-Ally" us.
NATO decides to close all US bases if it attacks Greenland. At last a firm stand and a real line.
londondaily.com/eu-officials...
londondaily.com/eu-officials...
EU officials warns the US: If you take Greenland, we will take all US bases in Europe - London Daily
londondaily.com
January 8, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Yes! Finally, leadership with a spine! And a mandate.
@albomp.bsky.social ... make a decision on our 'relationship' with the USA. Preferably immediately. Preferably "De-Ally" us.
@albomp.bsky.social ... make a decision on our 'relationship' with the USA. Preferably immediately. Preferably "De-Ally" us.
If they don't, I'll never even consider listening to them or buying their work. Ever.
Absolutely disgraceful from the Adelaide Festival.
I hope other participants reconsider their part in it.
I hope other participants reconsider their part in it.
January 8, 2026 at 2:57 AM
If they don't, I'll never even consider listening to them or buying their work. Ever.
Holy shit SBS ... use your WORDS accurately, NOT 'acquisition' for what is potentially an 'invasion' to threaten the sovereignty of another nation & to steal their resources & potentially, again - if history tells us anything - with the use of missiles!
This is NOT an 'aquisition'!
This is NOT an 'aquisition'!
Greenland says it will join talks with US and Denmark amid Trump acquisition push
Greenland has repeatedly stated it does not wish to be part of the US, which, under Donald Trump, has expressed interest in acquiring the Danish territory.
www.sbs.com.au
January 8, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Holy shit SBS ... use your WORDS accurately, NOT 'acquisition' for what is potentially an 'invasion' to threaten the sovereignty of another nation & to steal their resources & potentially, again - if history tells us anything - with the use of missiles!
This is NOT an 'aquisition'!
This is NOT an 'aquisition'!
Time to 'cancel' the Adelaide Writers' Festival. Did they learn nothing from Bendigo's botch-up? Nothing?
This is ridiculous and offensive
Announcement by Adelaide Writers Festival cancelling invitation to Randa Abdel-
Fattah
Fattah
January 8, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Time to 'cancel' the Adelaide Writers' Festival. Did they learn nothing from Bendigo's botch-up? Nothing?
This is so unacceptable.
We're stupidly allowimg our spineless govt to follow the orange lunatic's lead & it's only going to take us where the US is at the moment. Do we want that, as Australians? They're 'first class text book' for everything I don't want my society or my community to become!
We're stupidly allowimg our spineless govt to follow the orange lunatic's lead & it's only going to take us where the US is at the moment. Do we want that, as Australians? They're 'first class text book' for everything I don't want my society or my community to become!
Law Prof, David Heilpern: “So beware – transfer of the power from the courts to the police is a characteristic of every society that has drifted from democracy to fascism. Be afraid of that. Be very afraid.” #auspol #freespeech
www.echo.net.au/2026/01/nsw-...
www.echo.net.au/2026/01/nsw-...
NSW Police now decide who can protest
The NSW government response to Bondi has seen a huge transfer of power from the courts to the police.
www.echo.net.au
January 8, 2026 at 2:26 AM
This is so unacceptable.
We're stupidly allowimg our spineless govt to follow the orange lunatic's lead & it's only going to take us where the US is at the moment. Do we want that, as Australians? They're 'first class text book' for everything I don't want my society or my community to become!
We're stupidly allowimg our spineless govt to follow the orange lunatic's lead & it's only going to take us where the US is at the moment. Do we want that, as Australians? They're 'first class text book' for everything I don't want my society or my community to become!