SurvivorCass
@survivorcass.bsky.social
Australian, living on Darug country.
Keen reader, language learner, hiker, traveller. Retired: ex-scientist, ex-policy advisor, ex-manager, ex-bar staff.
She/her/they/them
Keen reader, language learner, hiker, traveller. Retired: ex-scientist, ex-policy advisor, ex-manager, ex-bar staff.
She/her/they/them
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Look, I know we're all sick of hearing "if this had happened with any other president ..." but it's absolutely true and absolutely can't be forgotten.
For some reason, this nation gives this idiotic spoiled brat a free pass from things that would destroy the administration of any other person.
For some reason, this nation gives this idiotic spoiled brat a free pass from things that would destroy the administration of any other person.
When asked if there was anything "incriminating" in Epstein's emails, Trump pointed a finger in a female reporter's face and snapped. 'Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.'
people.com/donald-trump...
people.com/donald-trump...
Donald Trump Snaps at Female Reporter Who Asks About Epstein Files: 'Quiet Piggy'
Donald Trump Says 'Quiet Piggy' to Female Reporter Asking About Epstein Files
people.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Look, I know we're all sick of hearing "if this had happened with any other president ..." but it's absolutely true and absolutely can't be forgotten.
For some reason, this nation gives this idiotic spoiled brat a free pass from things that would destroy the administration of any other person.
For some reason, this nation gives this idiotic spoiled brat a free pass from things that would destroy the administration of any other person.
Interesting that Crikey has turned off comments on this particular post and not others. I'm imagining reasons why. My hypotheses (so far) reflect pretty well on Crikey.
November 17, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Interesting that Crikey has turned off comments on this particular post and not others. I'm imagining reasons why. My hypotheses (so far) reflect pretty well on Crikey.
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It's funny how they're everything they accuse the poor of being. They're pedophiles, barely literate criminals. We pay for them to live, but they barely work. They spend all our money on frivolous and stupid things like bombs and private jets. Dirtbags. Leeches.
November 13, 2025 at 5:55 PM
It's funny how they're everything they accuse the poor of being. They're pedophiles, barely literate criminals. We pay for them to live, but they barely work. They spend all our money on frivolous and stupid things like bombs and private jets. Dirtbags. Leeches.
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It’s useful for people of my generation to be reminded that this wasn’t that long ago. Ruby Bridges isn’t just still alive—she’s only 71, not ancient!
65 years ago on Nov. 14, little Ruby Bridges was escorted into an all-white elementary school in New Orleans. Norman Rockwell, renowned for blissful depictions of Americana, did this remarkable painting for Look magazine. Printed as a double page, over-size spread, it's his masterpiece.
November 15, 2025 at 3:32 PM
It’s useful for people of my generation to be reminded that this wasn’t that long ago. Ruby Bridges isn’t just still alive—she’s only 71, not ancient!
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Pay close attention to this site book people!
What is Take Back The Classroom? A deep dive into the project making its way into right-wing circles, aiding in book bans nationwide. Who is behind it? How does it work? How are they recruiting new cult members?
Know before it reaches your library.
bookriot.com/what-is-take...
Know before it reaches your library.
bookriot.com/what-is-take...
What Is Take Back The Classroom?: Book Censorship News, November 14, 2025
With the closure of BookLooks, we've seen the rise of Take Back the Classroom. But what is this website and how do their book "reviews" work?
bookriot.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Pay close attention to this site book people!
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Australia Institute research shows the gas industry pays ZERO royalties on more than half the gas exported from Australia.
"Other people in the rest of the world are making a fortune out of Australia's gas exports.... Australia is getting taken for a ride."
@richarddenniss.bsky.social
#auspol
"Other people in the rest of the world are making a fortune out of Australia's gas exports.... Australia is getting taken for a ride."
@richarddenniss.bsky.social
#auspol
November 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Australia Institute research shows the gas industry pays ZERO royalties on more than half the gas exported from Australia.
"Other people in the rest of the world are making a fortune out of Australia's gas exports.... Australia is getting taken for a ride."
@richarddenniss.bsky.social
#auspol
"Other people in the rest of the world are making a fortune out of Australia's gas exports.... Australia is getting taken for a ride."
@richarddenniss.bsky.social
#auspol
I suspect it smells like blue cheese 🤢
"Yes sir, looks like it's covered in black mold, just like you asked"
"Excellent. Im so glad we made government spending more efficient"
"Excellent. Im so glad we made government spending more efficient"
the tone deafness is beyond parody
November 12, 2025 at 3:27 AM
I suspect it smells like blue cheese 🤢
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Battle to achieve #netzero has two enemies. First are clueless climate deniers. Also are those who attend #COP conferences and achieve nothing. They just talk and talk. Kyoto and Paris Agreements have not been honoured & use of #fossilfuels grows annually. We need new leaders for #climatecrisis.
November 12, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Battle to achieve #netzero has two enemies. First are clueless climate deniers. Also are those who attend #COP conferences and achieve nothing. They just talk and talk. Kyoto and Paris Agreements have not been honoured & use of #fossilfuels grows annually. We need new leaders for #climatecrisis.
Yes, our current predicament with climate change demands attention, housing and cost of living are worthy of attention, but I'm hankering for the federal and state governments to be leaders, paint a picture of the future we are aiming for. What jobs will our kids have? How will our communities look?
November 12, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Yes, our current predicament with climate change demands attention, housing and cost of living are worthy of attention, but I'm hankering for the federal and state governments to be leaders, paint a picture of the future we are aiming for. What jobs will our kids have? How will our communities look?
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A lawyer accuses the WA government of hijacking a case of historical sexual abuse to "clarify law", instead of legislating it through parliament, because it would be "political suicide".
Lawyer slams government for appeal on sex abuse survivor's compensation
A lawyer accuses the WA government of hijacking a case of historical sexual abuse to "clarify law", instead of legislating it through parliament, because it would be "political suicide".
www.abc.net.au
November 11, 2025 at 11:08 PM
A lawyer accuses the WA government of hijacking a case of historical sexual abuse to "clarify law", instead of legislating it through parliament, because it would be "political suicide".
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Developing safe AI is not just an opportunity for a democracy like ours; ever since our superpower ally checked out of its responsibilities on this front, it's an obligation.
AI is ushering in a new future, and Australia must claim its place as a leader
Developing safe AI is not just an opportunity for a democracy like ours; ever since our superpower ally checked out of its responsibilities on this front, it's an obligation.
www.abc.net.au
November 11, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Developing safe AI is not just an opportunity for a democracy like ours; ever since our superpower ally checked out of its responsibilities on this front, it's an obligation.
We need hope now, when the rich are getting richer and are setting up society to make it easier to exploit us and our environment to their own narrow benefit. The rest of us are left with low quality of life (stress!)
We need big actions to fix our sinking society.
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
We need big actions to fix our sinking society.
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Whitlam’s legacy is one of possibility and hope. He showed us what a brave, grown up Australia could look like.
Whitlam showed us what a brave, grown up Australia could look like. And 50 years later, you have to wonder – is it even possible to make Australia brave again?
thepoint.com.au
November 11, 2025 at 12:49 AM
We need hope now, when the rich are getting richer and are setting up society to make it easier to exploit us and our environment to their own narrow benefit. The rest of us are left with low quality of life (stress!)
We need big actions to fix our sinking society.
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
We need big actions to fix our sinking society.
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
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A reminder - governments *can* do things.
A progressive government *should* do things.
A better country is possible.
Governments *choose* what they do (or do not do).
#ThePoint #Gough
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
A progressive government *should* do things.
A better country is possible.
Governments *choose* what they do (or do not do).
#ThePoint #Gough
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
November 10, 2025 at 10:37 PM
A reminder - governments *can* do things.
A progressive government *should* do things.
A better country is possible.
Governments *choose* what they do (or do not do).
#ThePoint #Gough
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
A progressive government *should* do things.
A better country is possible.
Governments *choose* what they do (or do not do).
#ThePoint #Gough
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
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This insane drug addict is aet to become a trillionaire. How fucking obscene is that.
November 7, 2025 at 10:02 PM
This insane drug addict is aet to become a trillionaire. How fucking obscene is that.
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Declining birth rates are only a problem for capitalism. For everything else, it's a good thing.
November 9, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Declining birth rates are only a problem for capitalism. For everything else, it's a good thing.
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Behind the quirks of Australia's incredible democratic system are a series of complex human backstories.
The story behind Australia's incredible democratic system
Behind the quirks of Australia's incredible democratic system are a series of complex human backstories.
www.abc.net.au
November 8, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Behind the quirks of Australia's incredible democratic system are a series of complex human backstories.
I wish Sydney would do this. Plant huge sky scraper over a large shopping centre and public transport hub, surrounded by a park the size of a small suburb.
This breaks some people’s brains.
In most cities, Costco stores fuel sprawl & car dependency.
In Vancouver, our full-sized downtown Costco has residential towers above & a skytrain station next door. LOTS of customers don’t drive to it.
We live a block from it. We call it “the convenience store.”
In most cities, Costco stores fuel sprawl & car dependency.
In Vancouver, our full-sized downtown Costco has residential towers above & a skytrain station next door. LOTS of customers don’t drive to it.
We live a block from it. We call it “the convenience store.”
November 8, 2025 at 4:09 AM
I wish Sydney would do this. Plant huge sky scraper over a large shopping centre and public transport hub, surrounded by a park the size of a small suburb.
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Imagine if Russia devoted just 1% of the energy, cleverness and resources it devotes to lies, hacking and subversion to, say, installing flush toilets in more of its populated areas.
Videos of a crying Ukrainian "conscript" have flooded European social media networks, particularly in Germany and Hungary, this week. The clip, however, appears to be created with help from Sora, OpenAI's new tool.
Viral video of crying Ukrainian soldier sent to front lines is fake
Videos of a crying Ukrainian "conscript" have flooded European social media networks, particularly in Germany and Hungary, this week. The clip, however, appears to be created with help from Sora, OpenAI's new tool.
l.euronews.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Imagine if Russia devoted just 1% of the energy, cleverness and resources it devotes to lies, hacking and subversion to, say, installing flush toilets in more of its populated areas.
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This is excellent. And heartwarming rather than handwringing.
Would love to see a lot more of this re communities banding together to get better outcomes for themselves incl via their governance structures.
#energysky #auspol
Would love to see a lot more of this re communities banding together to get better outcomes for themselves incl via their governance structures.
#energysky #auspol
There has been a flurry of installations in home batteries and rooftop solar in Mount Gambier following the launch of a community bulk-buy renewables program.
SA city's bulk-buy renewables program drives surge in battery and solar uptake
There has been a flurry of installations in home batteries and rooftop solar in Mount Gambier following the launch of a community bulk-buy renewables program.
www.abc.net.au
November 7, 2025 at 1:09 AM
This is excellent. And heartwarming rather than handwringing.
Would love to see a lot more of this re communities banding together to get better outcomes for themselves incl via their governance structures.
#energysky #auspol
Would love to see a lot more of this re communities banding together to get better outcomes for themselves incl via their governance structures.
#energysky #auspol
Obviously we should! And also grab those renewable energy technology experts who are looking for a lifeline out of that horror, too.
Monique Ryan urges Australia to fast track medical innovation funding as Trump guts research
Monique Ryan urges Australia to fast track medical innovation funding as Trump guts research
‘Releasing MRFF funds not only secures the future of Australia’s research sector; it delivers better health outcomes’, Kooyong MP says
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Australian scientists and independent MP Monique Ryan are urging Labor to speed up funding for cutting-edge Australian medical innovation, taking advantage of the growing vacuum caused by Donald Trump’s gutting of government-funded research in the US.
Ryan, the Kooyong MP and paediatric neurologist, is urging the Albanese government to release more of the earnings from the $20bn Medical Research Future Fund, above the annual disbursement amount of $650m. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Obviously we should! And also grab those renewable energy technology experts who are looking for a lifeline out of that horror, too.
For the record: I love asparagus season.
November 6, 2025 at 9:05 PM
For the record: I love asparagus season.
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Wondering why no one likes your posts anymore, even among your friends? It's because @jay.bsky.team and team have decided to hide a huge amount of content from all of our feeds by default.
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
November 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Wondering why no one likes your posts anymore, even among your friends? It's because @jay.bsky.team and team have decided to hide a huge amount of content from all of our feeds by default.
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
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If you see any business owners belittling SNAP recipients for accepting government money to get through tough times, maybe look them up on @propublica.org's PPP Loan Tracker to see if they got any of the $793B in bailout money (96% of which was forgiven)
projects.propublica.org/coronavirus/...
projects.propublica.org/coronavirus/...
Tracking PPP: Search Every Company Approved for Federal Loans - ProPublica
As part of the Paycheck Protection Program, the federal government has provided hundreds of billions in financial support to banks to make low-interest loans to companies and nonprofit organizations i...
projects.propublica.org
November 2, 2025 at 5:38 PM
If you see any business owners belittling SNAP recipients for accepting government money to get through tough times, maybe look them up on @propublica.org's PPP Loan Tracker to see if they got any of the $793B in bailout money (96% of which was forgiven)
projects.propublica.org/coronavirus/...
projects.propublica.org/coronavirus/...
I'm feeling inspired to organise a moctail party with the family at Christmas. The teens will probably enjoy experimenting
Having a range of drinks on offer can help everyone feel included, especially at end-of-year gatherings.
No-one misses out: Easy and delicious low and no-alcohol drinks
Having a range of drinks on offer can help everyone feel included, especially at end-of-year gatherings.
www.abc.net.au
November 2, 2025 at 5:54 PM
I'm feeling inspired to organise a moctail party with the family at Christmas. The teens will probably enjoy experimenting
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And aged care. I just wish that old shit Howard had to spend his last years the same way he condemned others to. #auspol
The decision by past governments to push Australia's childcare industry in the direction of marketisation and corporatisation has left a lasting legacy.
Australia's scandal-ridden childcare sector a legacy of 'golden age' of reform
The decision by past governments to push Australia's childcare industry in the direction of marketisation and corporatisation has left a lasting legacy.
www.abc.net.au
November 2, 2025 at 6:44 AM
And aged care. I just wish that old shit Howard had to spend his last years the same way he condemned others to. #auspol