Dale Reardon
@dalereardon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
Tourism business expert from tropical Far North Queensland 🇦🇺 Transforming small operators into industry leaders since 1996. Former lawyer (don't hold it […]
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this is a fucking joke, there is absolutely nothing that justifies this, they paid consultants to replace a functional site because the same fucking consultants told them it would be a good idea, this is corruption, it's not incompetence, it's malfeasance, it's intentional, it's *theft* #auspol
BOM reveals new website cost $96.5m, not $4.1m as first announced
Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt has asked the weather agency's new boss to examine how the website's cost and redesign went so wrong.
www.abc.net.au
November 23, 2025 at 8:55 AM
this is a fucking joke, there is absolutely nothing that justifies this, they paid consultants to replace a functional site because the same fucking consultants told them it would be a good idea, this is corruption, it's not incompetence, it's malfeasance, it's intentional, it's *theft* #auspol
What an absolutely obscene, wasteful & completely unnecessary waste of money! ABC News: BOM reveals new website cost $96.5m, not $4.1m as first announced https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-23/bureau-of-meteorology-new-website-cost-blowout-to-96-million/106042202 #weatherforecasts #auspol #bom […]
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November 23, 2025 at 9:32 AM
What an absolutely obscene, wasteful & completely unnecessary waste of money! ABC News: BOM reveals new website cost $96.5m, not $4.1m as first announced https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-23/bureau-of-meteorology-new-website-cost-blowout-to-96-million/106042202 #weatherforecasts #auspol #bom […]
Travellers will no longer be able to use power banks on flights. Here's what to know https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-21/what-to-know-about-qantas-virgin-jetstar-new-power-bank-ban/106036042 #travelhealthandsafety #AirTransportIndustry #travel #tourism #airlines via ABC News Australia
Travellers will no longer be able to use power banks on flights. Here's what to know
From December, major Australian flight carriers will prohibit passengers from using or charging power banks on planes, in a move endorsed by the aviation industry.
www.abc.net.au
November 21, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Travellers will no longer be able to use power banks on flights. Here's what to know https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-21/what-to-know-about-qantas-virgin-jetstar-new-power-bank-ban/106036042 #travelhealthandsafety #AirTransportIndustry #travel #tourism #airlines via ABC News Australia
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Hi! Today is my first official day as the Executive Director of Mastodon, replacing @gargon@mastodon.social as CEO. I joined the Mastodon team more than 5 years ago, mostly working for Mastodon in the evenings on top of a 120% day job. I was the driving force behind the incorporation of the […]
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mastodon.social
November 18, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Hi! Today is my first official day as the Executive Director of Mastodon, replacing @gargon@mastodon.social as CEO. I joined the Mastodon team more than 5 years ago, mostly working for Mastodon in the evenings on top of a 120% day job. I was the driving force behind the incorporation of the […]
ABC News: Melbourne's tram network fails again to meet national accessibility standards https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-19/melbourne-tram-network-falls-short-accessibility-standards/106027512 #disabilityaccess #publictransport #disability #transport #travel #tourism
Commuters waiting half an hour longer to access low floor trams
Victoria's Auditor-General has found less than one in five tram services in Melbourne are accessible, with the Department of Transport and Planning failing to set any targets or direct funding to improve the tram network.
www.abc.net.au
November 19, 2025 at 3:54 AM
ABC News: Melbourne's tram network fails again to meet national accessibility standards https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-19/melbourne-tram-network-falls-short-accessibility-standards/106027512 #disabilityaccess #publictransport #disability #transport #travel #tourism
ABC News: 'We can't retire yet — or ever': NDIS uncertainty up-ending families https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-16/qld-ndis-funding-cuts-means-brisbane-couple-cant-retire/106006192 #peoplewithdisability #disabilityaccess #disability #ndis
'We can't retire yet — or ever': NDIS uncertainty up-ending families
Darren and Louise Catton have spent years curating a care plan for their daughter Mary, but now face an uncertain future after her NDIS funding was cut dramatically.
www.abc.net.au
November 16, 2025 at 3:30 AM
ABC News: 'We can't retire yet — or ever': NDIS uncertainty up-ending families https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-16/qld-ndis-funding-cuts-means-brisbane-couple-cant-retire/106006192 #peoplewithdisability #disabilityaccess #disability #ndis
ABC News: The community effort to overturn a Sydney council's drag story time ban https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-13/nsw-western-sydney-cumberland-city-council-bans-drag-story-time/105925662 #localgovernment #lgbtqia+ #discrimination
An act of defiance after controversial drag story time ban in Sydney's west
A drag performer reading a picture book usually would not be considered controversial, but within one Western Sydney local government area, an LGBTQIA+ group is defying a council ban.
www.abc.net.au
November 13, 2025 at 3:05 AM
ABC News: The community effort to overturn a Sydney council's drag story time ban https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-13/nsw-western-sydney-cumberland-city-council-bans-drag-story-time/105925662 #localgovernment #lgbtqia+ #discrimination
Disgraceful behaviour of the pub: ABC News: County pub calls the cops on army vet and his assistance dog https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-13/pub-calls-police-on-army-veteran-assistance-dog-disabilities-sa/106001482 #peoplewithdisability #regionalcommunities #hospitalityindustry […]
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mastodon.social
November 13, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Disgraceful behaviour of the pub: ABC News: County pub calls the cops on army vet and his assistance dog https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-13/pub-calls-police-on-army-veteran-assistance-dog-disabilities-sa/106001482 #peoplewithdisability #regionalcommunities #hospitalityindustry […]
Guardian News: Government using machine learning to help create draft plans for NDIS participants, documents reveal https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/nov/12/government-using-machine-learning-to-help-create-draft-plans-for-ndis-participants-documents-reveal […]
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November 12, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Guardian News: Government using machine learning to help create draft plans for NDIS participants, documents reveal https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/nov/12/government-using-machine-learning-to-help-create-draft-plans-for-ndis-participants-documents-reveal […]
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State disability ministers threaten Butler with boycott over two-minute speaking limit in #ndis meeting https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/oct/30/state-disability-ministers-threaten-mark-butler-boycott-ndis #nationaldisabilityinsurancescheme #australianpolitics #australianews […]
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October 30, 2025 at 8:11 AM
State disability ministers threaten Butler with boycott over two-minute speaking limit in #ndis meeting https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/oct/30/state-disability-ministers-threaten-mark-butler-boycott-ndis #nationaldisabilityinsurancescheme #australianpolitics #australianews […]
United Airlines Tells Disabled Passenger That Crew Baggage Takes Priority In Closet Designed For Wheelchairs. https://www.paddleyourownkanoo.com/2025/10/29/united-airlines-tells-disabled-passenger-that-crew-baggage-takes-priority-in-closet-designed-for-wheelchairs/ #disability #travel #tourism […]
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October 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
United Airlines Tells Disabled Passenger That Crew Baggage Takes Priority In Closet Designed For Wheelchairs. https://www.paddleyourownkanoo.com/2025/10/29/united-airlines-tells-disabled-passenger-that-crew-baggage-takes-priority-in-closet-designed-for-wheelchairs/ #disability #travel #tourism […]
‘I’m being punished’: Emily is healthy enough to leave hospital but she can’t because of NDIS funding cuts https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/oct/29/ndis-funding-cuts-leave-disabled-australians-stuck-in-hospital #nationaldisabilityinsurancescheme #westernaustralia #australianews […]
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October 29, 2025 at 3:27 PM
‘I’m being punished’: Emily is healthy enough to leave hospital but she can’t because of NDIS funding cuts https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/oct/29/ndis-funding-cuts-leave-disabled-australians-stuck-in-hospital #nationaldisabilityinsurancescheme #westernaustralia #australianews […]
How to get a refund from your travel agent if flights cancelled or delayed https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-27/can-you-get-refund-for-flight-cancellation-or-delays/105787646 #travelandtourism #tourism #travel #airflights
How to get a refund from your travel agent if flights cancelled or delayed
Readers share their challenges in getting flights refunded when booking through a third-party travel agent. We asked experts what that process should look like, what your rights are, and where to get additional support.
www.abc.net.au
October 27, 2025 at 4:10 AM
How to get a refund from your travel agent if flights cancelled or delayed https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-27/can-you-get-refund-for-flight-cancellation-or-delays/105787646 #travelandtourism #tourism #travel #airflights
I really liked Broome and Cable Beach when stayed at the Cable Beach Club resort but that was approximately 22 years ago now: Broome tourism takes estimated $4m hit as flights axed https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-25/broome-tourism-faces-challenges-as-flight-routes-axed/105913562 […]
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October 25, 2025 at 3:41 AM
I really liked Broome and Cable Beach when stayed at the Cable Beach Club resort but that was approximately 22 years ago now: Broome tourism takes estimated $4m hit as flights axed https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-25/broome-tourism-faces-challenges-as-flight-routes-axed/105913562 […]
Virgin Australia reviewing power bank rules after fire on board https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-25/virgin-australia-power-battery-packs-fire-danger/105925618 #travelhealthandsafety #tourism #travel #airlines
Virgin Australia reviewing power bank rules after fire on board
Virgin Australia is reviewing its rules on portable power banks following a mid-air fire on one of its planes.
www.abc.net.au
October 25, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Virgin Australia reviewing power bank rules after fire on board https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-25/virgin-australia-power-battery-packs-fire-danger/105925618 #travelhealthandsafety #tourism #travel #airlines
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Itamar Ben-Gvir, the Minister of National Security for Israel, personally oversaw and participated in the torture of Greta Thunberg.
www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/25...
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Greta Thunberg: “They kicked me every time the flag touched my face”
– Greta Thunberg on her days in Israeli captivity Beating, kicking, and threats of being gassed in cages. Greta Thunberg and several others from the flotilla ar
www.aftonbladet.se
October 15, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Itamar Ben-Gvir, the Minister of National Security for Israel, personally oversaw and participated in the torture of Greta Thunberg.
www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/25...
www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/25...
Pet-friendly flights are taking off in Australia. Here's what to know https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-17/pet-friendly-flights-what-to-know/105903876 #travelhealthandsafety #AirTransportIndustry #transportindustry #travelandtourism #animals #travel #tourism
Pet-friendly flights are taking off in Australia. Here's what to know
The first pet-friendly commercial flights have taken off in Australia this week. Here's what you need to know about the new service.
www.abc.net.au
October 17, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Pet-friendly flights are taking off in Australia. Here's what to know https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-17/pet-friendly-flights-what-to-know/105903876 #travelhealthandsafety #AirTransportIndustry #transportindustry #travelandtourism #animals #travel #tourism
Very concerned about the impact of this new policy on those of us with dog guides & other assistance animals - flying can be stressful for the animal particularly the first few times & the human handlers/owners have no experience or training on how to handle the situation either: ABC News: Pets […]
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October 16, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Very concerned about the impact of this new policy on those of us with dog guides & other assistance animals - flying can be stressful for the animal particularly the first few times & the human handlers/owners have no experience or training on how to handle the situation either: ABC News: Pets […]
'Loophole' in taxi regulation leaves disabled passengers at the kerb https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-15/taxi-loophole-leaving-passengers-living-with-disability-behind/105884204 #taxisandridesharingservices #peoplewithdisability #disability
'Loophole' in taxi regulation leaves disabled passengers at the kerb
Taxi passengers living with a disability say they are unable to use subsidised transport because of a loophole in regulations.
www.abc.net.au
October 15, 2025 at 4:50 AM
'Loophole' in taxi regulation leaves disabled passengers at the kerb https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-15/taxi-loophole-leaving-passengers-living-with-disability-behind/105884204 #taxisandridesharingservices #peoplewithdisability #disability
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Apple, Facebook, and Google are enemies of the open web, and they've shown it by removing apps or pages where people report sightings of Trump's ICE thugs.
The "Justice" Department can't (yet) force censorship of regular websites that don't break laws.
This is why we have to save the open web.
The "Justice" Department can't (yet) force censorship of regular websites that don't break laws.
This is why we have to save the open web.
October 15, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Apple, Facebook, and Google are enemies of the open web, and they've shown it by removing apps or pages where people report sightings of Trump's ICE thugs.
The "Justice" Department can't (yet) force censorship of regular websites that don't break laws.
This is why we have to save the open web.
The "Justice" Department can't (yet) force censorship of regular websites that don't break laws.
This is why we have to save the open web.
The #ndis uses & is converting many systems over to Salesforce - Boosting Dan Goodin (dangoodin): Now that Marc Benioff, owner of Slack and Salesforce, has confirmed he sides with authoritarianism, it's more incumbent on us than ever to move off central platforms, which can dump communications […]
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October 14, 2025 at 6:28 AM
The #ndis uses & is converting many systems over to Salesforce - Boosting Dan Goodin (dangoodin): Now that Marc Benioff, owner of Slack and Salesforce, has confirmed he sides with authoritarianism, it's more incumbent on us than ever to move off central platforms, which can dump communications […]
ABC News: What can you do if your Qantas data has hit the dark web? https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-13/qantas-cyber-hack-has-my-data-been-leaked-what-should-i-do/105884604 #dataprotectionpolicy #AirTransportIndustry #cybersecurity #companynews #cybercrime #travel #tourism
What can you do if your Qantas data has hit the dark web?
Hackers have released Qantas customer data onto the dark web. Here's what experts say to look out for if you think your personal data may be caught up in the leak and what actions you can take.
www.abc.net.au
October 13, 2025 at 3:17 AM
ABC News: What can you do if your Qantas data has hit the dark web? https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-13/qantas-cyber-hack-has-my-data-been-leaked-what-should-i-do/105884604 #dataprotectionpolicy #AirTransportIndustry #cybersecurity #companynews #cybercrime #travel #tourism
Independence 'chipped away' by Uber driver refusals, guide dog handler says https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-13/guide-dog-handlers-call-for-harsher-penalties-for-uber-refusals/105754360 #taxisandridesharingservices #peoplewithdisability #transportindustry #disabilityaccess #disabilities […]
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October 13, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Independence 'chipped away' by Uber driver refusals, guide dog handler says https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-13/guide-dog-handlers-call-for-harsher-penalties-for-uber-refusals/105754360 #taxisandridesharingservices #peoplewithdisability #transportindustry #disabilityaccess #disabilities […]
Travelling to Europe soon? You will be fingerprinted on arrival https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-12/european-union-new-biometric-checks-schengen-area/105868148 #travelpreparation #nationalsecurity #travelandtourism #travel #tourism
Travelling to Europe soon? You will be fingerprinted on arrival
A new entry/exit system will require all non-European Union citizens to register their personal details, including fingerprints and facial images.
www.abc.net.au
October 12, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Travelling to Europe soon? You will be fingerprinted on arrival https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-12/european-union-new-biometric-checks-schengen-area/105868148 #travelpreparation #nationalsecurity #travelandtourism #travel #tourism