Carolyn
@ausiecelt.bsky.social
Devoted nana 🤗gardener🌿 reader animal lover especially dogs🐕. Passionate about social and environmental justice.
Covid conscious 😷 have been called a radical leftie😂
Covid conscious 😷 have been called a radical leftie😂
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The world's richest 0.001% now control 3x as much wealth as the entire bottom half of humanity combined.
56,000 wealthy individuals have more than roughly 4 billion people.
Read that back.
56,000 wealthy individuals have more than roughly 4 billion people.
Read that back.
Just 0.001% hold three times the wealth of poorest half of humanity, report finds
Data from World Inequality Report also showed top 10% of income-earners earn more than the other 90%
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The world's richest 0.001% now control 3x as much wealth as the entire bottom half of humanity combined.
56,000 wealthy individuals have more than roughly 4 billion people.
Read that back.
56,000 wealthy individuals have more than roughly 4 billion people.
Read that back.
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Oh dear the Australian Minerals Council REALLY wants us to know that they pay tax.
See this ⬇️ one page ad in The Aus last week? An explainer or their version of an expletive following a well publicised call for them to pay 78% on coal export profits? @risingtideaus.bsky.social
See this ⬇️ one page ad in The Aus last week? An explainer or their version of an expletive following a well publicised call for them to pay 78% on coal export profits? @risingtideaus.bsky.social
December 13, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Oh dear the Australian Minerals Council REALLY wants us to know that they pay tax.
See this ⬇️ one page ad in The Aus last week? An explainer or their version of an expletive following a well publicised call for them to pay 78% on coal export profits? @risingtideaus.bsky.social
See this ⬇️ one page ad in The Aus last week? An explainer or their version of an expletive following a well publicised call for them to pay 78% on coal export profits? @risingtideaus.bsky.social
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Russian attacks 'had no ... military purpose whatsoever'.
Russia damages Turkish-owned vessels in attacks on two Ukrainian ports
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Russian attacks 'had no ... military purpose whatsoever'.
www.aljazeera.com
December 13, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Russian attacks 'had no ... military purpose whatsoever'.
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If giving tax breaks to people to buy multiple houses was likely to push house prices down, then buying houses would be a pretty crap investment and no one would do it.
Who wants to buy an asset that government policy is going to lower the value of?
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Who wants to buy an asset that government policy is going to lower the value of?
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Fixing the housing crisis isn’t complicated, governments just don’t want to do it
The easiest way to boost the supply of housing in Australia would be for governments to build new houses. And the easiest way to provide affordable rental accommodation would be to rent the new govern...
thepoint.com.au
December 13, 2025 at 4:02 AM
If giving tax breaks to people to buy multiple houses was likely to push house prices down, then buying houses would be a pretty crap investment and no one would do it.
Who wants to buy an asset that government policy is going to lower the value of?
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Who wants to buy an asset that government policy is going to lower the value of?
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
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USA: Epidemic trend summary: Dec 12, 2025
COVID-19
As of December 9, 2025:
🔹22 states have COVID-19 infections growing or likely growing
🔹4 states have infections declining or likely declining
🔹21 states show no change
Source: cdc.gov/cfa-modeling...
COVID-19
As of December 9, 2025:
🔹22 states have COVID-19 infections growing or likely growing
🔹4 states have infections declining or likely declining
🔹21 states show no change
Source: cdc.gov/cfa-modeling...
December 13, 2025 at 4:08 AM
USA: Epidemic trend summary: Dec 12, 2025
COVID-19
As of December 9, 2025:
🔹22 states have COVID-19 infections growing or likely growing
🔹4 states have infections declining or likely declining
🔹21 states show no change
Source: cdc.gov/cfa-modeling...
COVID-19
As of December 9, 2025:
🔹22 states have COVID-19 infections growing or likely growing
🔹4 states have infections declining or likely declining
🔹21 states show no change
Source: cdc.gov/cfa-modeling...
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13 years ago a school shooting in Sandy Hook claimed the lives of 20 kids and 6 educators.
Nothing has changed.
As of Dec 9 there’s been 73 school shootings in the US in 2025.
You know how many school shootings Canada had? 0.
The UK? 0.
Australia? 0.
American kids deserve better.
Nothing has changed.
As of Dec 9 there’s been 73 school shootings in the US in 2025.
You know how many school shootings Canada had? 0.
The UK? 0.
Australia? 0.
American kids deserve better.
December 13, 2025 at 4:27 AM
13 years ago a school shooting in Sandy Hook claimed the lives of 20 kids and 6 educators.
Nothing has changed.
As of Dec 9 there’s been 73 school shootings in the US in 2025.
You know how many school shootings Canada had? 0.
The UK? 0.
Australia? 0.
American kids deserve better.
Nothing has changed.
As of Dec 9 there’s been 73 school shootings in the US in 2025.
You know how many school shootings Canada had? 0.
The UK? 0.
Australia? 0.
American kids deserve better.
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Dear #NSWCHO.
I saw lots of people wearing masks and respirators today, however, none of those that were sick were wearing one.
It looks like urging people that aren’t worried doesn’t work. Probably need more frequent or stronger messaging.
Zero episodes of coughing observed in mask wearers.
I saw lots of people wearing masks and respirators today, however, none of those that were sick were wearing one.
It looks like urging people that aren’t worried doesn’t work. Probably need more frequent or stronger messaging.
Zero episodes of coughing observed in mask wearers.
December 12, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Dear #NSWCHO.
I saw lots of people wearing masks and respirators today, however, none of those that were sick were wearing one.
It looks like urging people that aren’t worried doesn’t work. Probably need more frequent or stronger messaging.
Zero episodes of coughing observed in mask wearers.
I saw lots of people wearing masks and respirators today, however, none of those that were sick were wearing one.
It looks like urging people that aren’t worried doesn’t work. Probably need more frequent or stronger messaging.
Zero episodes of coughing observed in mask wearers.
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Another storm in #OrangeNSW. Diamond hates storms and seeks cover in the nesting box. Girri, on the other hand—or should that be wing—Girri loves getting wet and annoying her Mother. 🎶 #PeregrineFalcons
December 13, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Another storm in #OrangeNSW. Diamond hates storms and seeks cover in the nesting box. Girri, on the other hand—or should that be wing—Girri loves getting wet and annoying her Mother. 🎶 #PeregrineFalcons
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Trump's White House boast unveils the US seizure of a Venezuelan tanker, a diplomatic crankshaft shearing into geopolitical shrapnel, as Caracas condemns the sanctioned oil grab as outright piracy. #Venezuela
December 11, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Trump's White House boast unveils the US seizure of a Venezuelan tanker, a diplomatic crankshaft shearing into geopolitical shrapnel, as Caracas condemns the sanctioned oil grab as outright piracy. #Venezuela
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Tourists from 42 countries may soon need to also disclose email accounts, extensive family history and biometrics.
US plans to ask visitors to share 5 years of social media history to enter
Tourists from 42 countries may soon need to also disclose email accounts, extensive family history and biometrics.
www.aljazeera.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Tourists from 42 countries may soon need to also disclose email accounts, extensive family history and biometrics.
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White House Begins Christmas Season With Ceremonial Lighting Of Cross
December 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
White House Begins Christmas Season With Ceremonial Lighting Of Cross
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I haven’t had the flu in ages… because I use all the tools, however, if I did, the chance of finding me anywhere except somewhere between the kettle, the medicine box, the kids, and my bed… is ZERO.
Rest is important for recovery. Spreading bugs no one wants is anti-social.
I get sick leave tho.
Rest is important for recovery. Spreading bugs no one wants is anti-social.
I get sick leave tho.
Now we have advice to say go to work when sick, possibly with the flu in a gappy surgical mask. This is not health advice at this point. I don’t believe it isn’t politically driven. No one should work with the flu or COVID. Both are serious infections that can kill people. The flu is not a mild cold
December 10, 2025 at 11:06 AM
I haven’t had the flu in ages… because I use all the tools, however, if I did, the chance of finding me anywhere except somewhere between the kettle, the medicine box, the kids, and my bed… is ZERO.
Rest is important for recovery. Spreading bugs no one wants is anti-social.
I get sick leave tho.
Rest is important for recovery. Spreading bugs no one wants is anti-social.
I get sick leave tho.
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Family-accompanied travel isn’t a rort, but we should crack down on politicians’ travel expenses. Let’s start by banning all travel not necessary for their work, @keanebernard.bsky.social writes.
Don't beat up on politicians' families — end the free ride of 'work' travel instead
www.crikey.com.au
December 11, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Family-accompanied travel isn’t a rort, but we should crack down on politicians’ travel expenses. Let’s start by banning all travel not necessary for their work, @keanebernard.bsky.social writes.
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Put it down.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
December 10, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Put it down.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
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wtf is a FIFA peace prize? that's like being an NFL laureate in physics
December 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
wtf is a FIFA peace prize? that's like being an NFL laureate in physics
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Loud and clear.
It’s not going to be enough to shrug as we reluctantly watch AI inveigle its way into every corner of our lives. It will require people and institutions to actively refuse it, while pointing out what of ourselves we trade away for its apparent convenience.
It’s not going to be enough to shrug as we reluctantly watch AI inveigle its way into every corner of our lives. It will require people and institutions to actively refuse it, while pointing out what of ourselves we trade away for its apparent convenience.
Love to see community action against this AI nonsense! neighborhoodview.org/2025/11/13/d...
November 15, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Loud and clear.
It’s not going to be enough to shrug as we reluctantly watch AI inveigle its way into every corner of our lives. It will require people and institutions to actively refuse it, while pointing out what of ourselves we trade away for its apparent convenience.
It’s not going to be enough to shrug as we reluctantly watch AI inveigle its way into every corner of our lives. It will require people and institutions to actively refuse it, while pointing out what of ourselves we trade away for its apparent convenience.
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If an airborne virus emerged that undeniably targeted people like you… would you wear a mask to protect yourself?
Now try to find a group of people that don’t suffer negative effects of a lot of currently circulating viruses…
Include time off work, loss of earnings, secondary infections,
Now try to find a group of people that don’t suffer negative effects of a lot of currently circulating viruses…
Include time off work, loss of earnings, secondary infections,
November 15, 2025 at 12:01 PM
If an airborne virus emerged that undeniably targeted people like you… would you wear a mask to protect yourself?
Now try to find a group of people that don’t suffer negative effects of a lot of currently circulating viruses…
Include time off work, loss of earnings, secondary infections,
Now try to find a group of people that don’t suffer negative effects of a lot of currently circulating viruses…
Include time off work, loss of earnings, secondary infections,
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On this week's Sunday Shot, we talk to @mariecolemanao.bsky.social about the 50th anniversary of the Whitlam Dismissal, and @mrdtjames.bsky.social on Victoria's historic treaty with its Indigenous Peoples. Tune in at 9am AEDT
The Sunday Shot
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The Shot's Jo Dyer and Dave Milner are joined each week by a roster of Australia's best independent journalists and thinkers to discuss what's been ha...
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November 8, 2025 at 9:44 PM
On this week's Sunday Shot, we talk to @mariecolemanao.bsky.social about the 50th anniversary of the Whitlam Dismissal, and @mrdtjames.bsky.social on Victoria's historic treaty with its Indigenous Peoples. Tune in at 9am AEDT
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A deep commitment to anti-wokeness
November 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
A deep commitment to anti-wokeness
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A gas leak in Darwin exposed by FOI is not fixed and the federal government wants to weaken FOI laws. knittingnannas.org/2025/11/02/s...
Santos Darwin LNG and Freedom of Information
On the day Nanna Kathy arrived in Darwin in July 2025 she stumbled across Santos’ office and had a thumbs down photo taken. Knitting Nannas have been campaigning against their Narrabri Gas Project …
knittingnannas.org
November 1, 2025 at 8:44 PM
A gas leak in Darwin exposed by FOI is not fixed and the federal government wants to weaken FOI laws. knittingnannas.org/2025/11/02/s...
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And there you have it. These strikes are clearly not legal. Pete will push commanders aside until he finds one who won’t question these extrajudicial killings. #SOUTHCOM
October 17, 2025 at 1:39 AM
And there you have it. These strikes are clearly not legal. Pete will push commanders aside until he finds one who won’t question these extrajudicial killings. #SOUTHCOM
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Wonderful news. They totally deserve each other.
📢 The former Nationals leaders is in advanced talks to defect from the party. Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce did not deny the discussions were taking place on Friday afternoon.
Joyce in advanced talks with Pauline Hanson to join One Nation
www.theage.com.au
October 17, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Wonderful news. They totally deserve each other.
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Neighbour has Shingles. Same one who assured us covid is not that bad. Today he implored we get shingles vax asap. Yes some time we will but since we've stayed covid free we don't feel shingles is imminent. He's the fourth person we know who's had shingles this year. Never knew or anyone before
Doctors in China report a surge in shingles among younger adults, especially those who had COVID-19. Media call it “the undying cancer” of the post-pandemic era.
Some speculate links to shingles to vaccines, but no studies confirm any connection.
Source: archive.li/GdDiB
Some speculate links to shingles to vaccines, but no studies confirm any connection.
Source: archive.li/GdDiB
October 17, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Neighbour has Shingles. Same one who assured us covid is not that bad. Today he implored we get shingles vax asap. Yes some time we will but since we've stayed covid free we don't feel shingles is imminent. He's the fourth person we know who's had shingles this year. Never knew or anyone before
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New National Press Club just dropped
October 17, 2025 at 2:34 AM
New National Press Club just dropped
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October 4, 2025 at 12:24 AM