Dan Broun
@dan-broun.bsky.social
Progressive politics. Bushwalker. Photographer. Nature first, second etc … check out kuno.earth 🌏🍃💚
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Unauthorised earthworks and land clearing by a cement company in northern Tasmania has damaged the known habitat of endangered freshwater crayfish and snails, smothering creek beds with silt. #politas
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Endangered Tasmanian crayfish habitat damaged by unapproved works
The habitat of an endangered native crayfish in northern Tasmania was damaged by unauthorised earthworks and land clearing by a cement company, according to an order issued by the Environment Protecti...
tasmanianinquirer.com.au
October 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Unauthorised earthworks and land clearing by a cement company in northern Tasmania has damaged the known habitat of endangered freshwater crayfish and snails, smothering creek beds with silt. #politas
tasmanianinquirer.com.au/news/cement-...
tasmanianinquirer.com.au/news/cement-...
This industry is a toxic stain on Tasmania #politas
🐬 Four dolphins died at Huon Aquaculture #salmon farms during first half of 2025. Total number of dolphin deaths over the past two years is now seven, adding to a wildlife toll that includes 108 seals killed on salmon leases since 2018.
#politas #auspol
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#politas #auspol
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Huon Aquaculture reported 4 dolphin deaths at salmon farms
Four dolphins died entangled in equipment at Huon Aquaculture salmon farms in the first half of 2025, newly released Tasmanian government data reveals.
tasmanianinquirer.com.au
September 7, 2025 at 9:40 PM
This industry is a toxic stain on Tasmania #politas
There’s no question the @TasLiberal govt have no regard for nature. This article articulates perfectly how disconnected their decision making is from the Tasmanian landscape and the forces that have formed it. #politas #votenature
wild.com.au/conservation...
wild.com.au/conservation...
The Tyndalls Under Threat - Wild
The serenity and ecology of Tasmania’s Tyndall Ranges on the island’s west coast have been threatened by a proposed $40million development for a walking track.
wild.com.au
June 21, 2025 at 4:02 AM
There’s no question the @TasLiberal govt have no regard for nature. This article articulates perfectly how disconnected their decision making is from the Tasmanian landscape and the forces that have formed it. #politas #votenature
wild.com.au/conservation...
wild.com.au/conservation...
“Like an underwater bushfire” - looking at the tragedy in SA waters today is like viewing Tasmania’s future. Ignoring the warning signs in our marine environment will come at our own peril #politas #auspol #climatecrisis
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‘Like an underwater bushfire’: SA’s marine algal bloom is still killing almost everything in its path
The algal bloom in SA is a warning to coastal communities, as well as tourism, seafood and aquaculture industries. It’s a sign of what’s to come as the oceans warm.
theconversation.com
June 12, 2025 at 11:31 PM
“Like an underwater bushfire” - looking at the tragedy in SA waters today is like viewing Tasmania’s future. Ignoring the warning signs in our marine environment will come at our own peril #politas #auspol #climatecrisis
theconversation.com/like-an-unde...
theconversation.com/like-an-unde...
All is fine. Nothing to see here #climatecrisis
#Antarctic ice melt to drastically alter the structure of key Antarctic current, new research finds
A ground-breaking new study led by Ellie Ong has found Antarctica's “last oceanic defence”, the ASC, could be transformed by the melting of the very ice it shields ⬇️
antarctic.org.au/antarctic-ic...
A ground-breaking new study led by Ellie Ong has found Antarctica's “last oceanic defence”, the ASC, could be transformed by the melting of the very ice it shields ⬇️
antarctic.org.au/antarctic-ic...
Antarctic ice melt to drastically alter the structure of key Antarctic current, new research finds - ACEAS
Antarctic ice melt to drastically alter the structure of key Antarctic current, new research finds Antarctica’s “last oceanic defence” could be transformed by the melting of the very ice it shields, a...
antarctic.org.au
May 23, 2025 at 11:44 PM
All is fine. Nothing to see here #climatecrisis
‘Apoplectic’ environment groups halt Coalition attack ads to take aim at Albanese over species’ ‘death warrant’
@albomp.bsky.social @tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social #auspol #politas
@albomp.bsky.social @tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social #auspol #politas
March 23, 2025 at 10:44 PM
‘Apoplectic’ environment groups halt Coalition attack ads to take aim at Albanese over species’ ‘death warrant’
@albomp.bsky.social @tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social #auspol #politas
@albomp.bsky.social @tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social #auspol #politas
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How can you promote your salmon as coming from pristine water when you took a dump in it.
Dirty fuckers.
Dirty fuckers.
March 21, 2025 at 9:20 AM
How can you promote your salmon as coming from pristine water when you took a dump in it.
Dirty fuckers.
Dirty fuckers.
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Labor is just creeping ahead in polls. But dead farmed salmon is washing up on beaches in Labor’s Franklin electorate + in Braddon there are growing protests against proposals for Bass Straight salmon farms. Why would you explode the EPBC Act, + poke the Tassie envirobeast for 20 jobs in Strahan?🤷🏻♀️
March 21, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Labor is just creeping ahead in polls. But dead farmed salmon is washing up on beaches in Labor’s Franklin electorate + in Braddon there are growing protests against proposals for Bass Straight salmon farms. Why would you explode the EPBC Act, + poke the Tassie envirobeast for 20 jobs in Strahan?🤷🏻♀️
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Following a massive die-off, two major #salmon companies operating 14 fish farms in the D’Entrecasteaux Channel in southern Tasmania have been ordered to prevent its pollution by dead fish.
Read more -- tasmanianinquirer.com.au/news/mass-pr...
#politas #auspol
Read more -- tasmanianinquirer.com.au/news/mass-pr...
#politas #auspol
March 16, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Following a massive die-off, two major #salmon companies operating 14 fish farms in the D’Entrecasteaux Channel in southern Tasmania have been ordered to prevent its pollution by dead fish.
Read more -- tasmanianinquirer.com.au/news/mass-pr...
#politas #auspol
Read more -- tasmanianinquirer.com.au/news/mass-pr...
#politas #auspol
Another weekend. Another 2000 Tasmanians turnout to say enough is enough. Another Rockliff lie about industry support #politas
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-16/premier-backs-salmon-farming-verona-sands-protest-rally/105057766
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March 16, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Another weekend. Another 2000 Tasmanians turnout to say enough is enough. Another Rockliff lie about industry support #politas
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It’s time to pull the plug on the stadium. It’s a planning, heritage, financial, economic and transport disaster #nonewstadium @peterfitz1.bsky.social @mikecarlton01.bsky.social
Meanwhile, in Hobart, the Tas gov’t wants to sell assets to pay for its stadium. The govt’s respected and independent consultant, Saul Eslake, has just announced the plan is a financial disaster. The ALP opposes the sales, so they won’t get through parlt. This is a slow motion train crash.
March 13, 2025 at 1:22 AM
It’s time to pull the plug on the stadium. It’s a planning, heritage, financial, economic and transport disaster #nonewstadium @peterfitz1.bsky.social @mikecarlton01.bsky.social
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Beaches covered in horrid toxic lumps? No its not english backpackers it's the salmon industry! ahaah www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Destroying the environment and sending species extinct is one thing, but now I can’t take my dogs to the beach!? | First Dog on the Moon
The toxic Tasmanian salmon industry has gone too far this time
www.theguardian.com
March 10, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Beaches covered in horrid toxic lumps? No its not english backpackers it's the salmon industry! ahaah www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Destroying the environment and sending species extinct is one thing, but now I can’t take my dogs to the beach!?
March 10, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Destroying the environment and sending species extinct is one thing, but now I can’t take my dogs to the beach!?
An ancient (recumbent) Huon pine that eats floods for breakfast. Fire is its biggest threat. SW Tasmanian wilderness.
March 9, 2025 at 8:58 AM
An ancient (recumbent) Huon pine that eats floods for breakfast. Fire is its biggest threat. SW Tasmanian wilderness.
Global treasures are disappearing in our lifetime -
Thanks for the article @andrewdarby.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/m...
Thanks for the article @andrewdarby.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/m...
Jurassic-era trees have grown in Tasmania for millions of years. Now they face their biggest threat: fire
Pencil pines grow for more than a thousand years each, and only in Tasmania. As lightning fires become more common, humans must mobilise to protect them – or lose these ancients forever
www.theguardian.com
March 8, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Global treasures are disappearing in our lifetime -
Thanks for the article @andrewdarby.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/m...
Thanks for the article @andrewdarby.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/m...
Beautiful beach day in the Huon destroyed by thousands of fish fat globules on all my local beaches. They plaster your feet as you walk and your body as you swim. Disgusting legacy of the #Tasmanian #salmon industries greed and cruelty #politas
March 8, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Beautiful beach day in the Huon destroyed by thousands of fish fat globules on all my local beaches. They plaster your feet as you walk and your body as you swim. Disgusting legacy of the #Tasmanian #salmon industries greed and cruelty #politas
Dreamscape.
No matter how many times I visit, no matter how many times my spirit gets humbled by this beauty - my jaw still hits the floor and I thank my lucky stars the deep southwest wilderness of Lutruwita / Tasmania is protected land.
Long may it remain so.
No matter how many times I visit, no matter how many times my spirit gets humbled by this beauty - my jaw still hits the floor and I thank my lucky stars the deep southwest wilderness of Lutruwita / Tasmania is protected land.
Long may it remain so.
March 6, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Dreamscape.
No matter how many times I visit, no matter how many times my spirit gets humbled by this beauty - my jaw still hits the floor and I thank my lucky stars the deep southwest wilderness of Lutruwita / Tasmania is protected land.
Long may it remain so.
No matter how many times I visit, no matter how many times my spirit gets humbled by this beauty - my jaw still hits the floor and I thank my lucky stars the deep southwest wilderness of Lutruwita / Tasmania is protected land.
Long may it remain so.
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The subtext:
'Anthony Albanese has promised to introduce environmentally destructive legislation in an effort to allow sustainable vote farming to continue in Tasmania' #MaugeanSkate #auspol
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'Anthony Albanese has promised to introduce environmentally destructive legislation in an effort to allow sustainable vote farming to continue in Tasmania' #MaugeanSkate #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Albanese sparks anger with pledge over controversial salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour
Prime minister tells Salmon Tasmania of promise to change legislation and allow ‘sustainable’ farming to continue
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2025 at 10:25 AM
The subtext:
'Anthony Albanese has promised to introduce environmentally destructive legislation in an effort to allow sustainable vote farming to continue in Tasmania' #MaugeanSkate #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
'Anthony Albanese has promised to introduce environmentally destructive legislation in an effort to allow sustainable vote farming to continue in Tasmania' #MaugeanSkate #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Build the infrastructure. Offer a company a monopoly then a sweet deal to ensure they pay a peppercorn lease over prime ‘protected’ land. #politas grifters.
www.themercury.com.au/news/tasmani...
www.themercury.com.au/news/tasmani...
www.themercury.com.au
February 4, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Build the infrastructure. Offer a company a monopoly then a sweet deal to ensure they pay a peppercorn lease over prime ‘protected’ land. #politas grifters.
www.themercury.com.au/news/tasmani...
www.themercury.com.au/news/tasmani...
In a world of same same blandness, Lynch was a beacon of originality and creative courage www.theguardian.com/film/2025/ja...
David Lynch, Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive director, dies aged 78
Film-maker who specialised in surreal, noir style mysteries made a string of influential, critically acclaimed works including Wild at Heart and Eraserhead
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2025 at 8:42 PM
In a world of same same blandness, Lynch was a beacon of originality and creative courage www.theguardian.com/film/2025/ja...
Last nights moonrise from home. Pretty special.
December 15, 2024 at 6:41 AM
Last nights moonrise from home. Pretty special.
39,000ha of high conservation forests protected under the TFA to be ransacked by the Liberals.
#politas
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#politas
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Maps reveal parts of protected Tasmanian native forest that could be open to logging, environmentalists say
Mapping based on documents released under right-to-information laws show proposed areas include habitats for 37 threatened species
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2024 at 7:48 PM
39,000ha of high conservation forests protected under the TFA to be ransacked by the Liberals.
#politas
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#politas
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
In a social experiment. Let’s see how a Bluesky audience responds to this as opposed to Facebook 😬 #politas
From the air it must have looked a great spot to land, a big stretch of white sand and miles from anywhere. Little did this "helicopter safari" group know, one of Tasmania's most vocal opponents to helicopters in wilderness areas was watching on.
Outrage revealed over 'helicopter safari' mass landing on remote beach
From the air it must have looked a great spot to land, a big stretch of white sand and miles from anywhere. Little did this "helicopter safari" group know, one of Tasmania's most vocal opponents to helicopters in wilderness areas was watching on.
www.abc.net.au
December 11, 2024 at 5:09 AM
In a social experiment. Let’s see how a Bluesky audience responds to this as opposed to Facebook 😬 #politas
Never mind the bluff and bluster from salmon industry shills and pollies clamouring for the donations. The community spoke today. Uncage Storm Bay! #politas
December 8, 2024 at 4:04 AM
Never mind the bluff and bluster from salmon industry shills and pollies clamouring for the donations. The community spoke today. Uncage Storm Bay! #politas