Steve Baty (He/him)
@docbaty.bsky.social
Public prosperity through strategic design, policy and advocacy. Public spaces, public infrastructure, public services, and nature. Co-author: Designing Tomorrow
Wangal country
Interests include: policy, cycling, bonsai, Design
Wangal country
Interests include: policy, cycling, bonsai, Design
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Look, what happened to Gough Whitlam was terrible, he was a visionary. But, I'm far more concerned about how terrible @australianlabor.bsky.social are TODAY, especially their pathetic environmental law reform package. Let's talk about the future, shall we?
biodiversitycouncil.org.au/resources/ge...
biodiversitycouncil.org.au/resources/ge...
Getting the EPBC Act right | Biodiversity Council Australia
Our factsheet outlines the strengths, weaknesses, and recommended improvements to the Australian Government’s proposed environmental law reforms.
biodiversitycouncil.org.au
November 11, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Look, what happened to Gough Whitlam was terrible, he was a visionary. But, I'm far more concerned about how terrible @australianlabor.bsky.social are TODAY, especially their pathetic environmental law reform package. Let's talk about the future, shall we?
biodiversitycouncil.org.au/resources/ge...
biodiversitycouncil.org.au/resources/ge...
Yes, it’s an EV. But it’s also a bloated, oversized killing machine that could do the same job at half the size. Time to tax cars by volume instead of ‘class’.
The 59.2 kWh lithium-ion battery is mounted under the floor, between the chassis rails.
insideevs.com/news/778442/...
insideevs.com/news/778442/...
The New Toyota Hilux Is An EV
The trusty pickup will also gain a hydrogen fuel cell version, as Toyota pushes forward its “multi-pathway approach.”
insideevs.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Yes, it’s an EV. But it’s also a bloated, oversized killing machine that could do the same job at half the size. Time to tax cars by volume instead of ‘class’.
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The other thing Kathy Hochul did on Friday afternoon: reversed the denial of an air quality permit to a fracked gas-powered BitCoin facility on shoreline of Seneca Lake.
www.fingerlakes1.com/2025/11/08/n...
www.fingerlakes1.com/2025/11/08/n...
New York reverses course, grants Greenidge new air permit amid fierce backlash | Fingerlakes1.com
New York State has approved a new five-year Title V Air Permit for Greenidge Generation in Dresden, ending years of litigation and reopening a fierce political and environmental battle over the future...
www.fingerlakes1.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:15 PM
The other thing Kathy Hochul did on Friday afternoon: reversed the denial of an air quality permit to a fracked gas-powered BitCoin facility on shoreline of Seneca Lake.
www.fingerlakes1.com/2025/11/08/n...
www.fingerlakes1.com/2025/11/08/n...
Proposal for second book made it past the first hurdle.
November 10, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Proposal for second book made it past the first hurdle.
50 years on from The Dismissal. What a day
November 10, 2025 at 7:58 PM
50 years on from The Dismissal. What a day
The latest season of US reality TV has shit writing. After six weeks the Senate Democrats caved in exchange for a large cup of fuck all.
November 10, 2025 at 9:09 AM
The latest season of US reality TV has shit writing. After six weeks the Senate Democrats caved in exchange for a large cup of fuck all.
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Climate disasters displaced 250 million people in past 10 years, UN report finds www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Climate disasters displaced 250 million people in past 10 years, UN report finds
Floods, storms and droughts have uprooted people across the globe as rising temperatures intensify conflict and hunger
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Climate disasters displaced 250 million people in past 10 years, UN report finds www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Rusted ons gonna rusted on
November 10, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Rusted ons gonna rusted on
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One reason safe streets advocacy is so critical is that there's no way to get media to even cover driver violence with basic journalistic integrity.
In some cases it's because ness outlets depend on car industry ads; in others, it's because many reporters/editors themselves have carbrain.
In some cases it's because ness outlets depend on car industry ads; in others, it's because many reporters/editors themselves have carbrain.
Car fleeing police slams into bar in Tampa, killing 4 people and injuring 11
Car fleeing police slams into bar in Tampa, killing 4 people and injuring 11
Police say vehicle was involved in street racing before driver fled from authorities and then crashed into Ybor City bar
A speeding car fleeing police slammed into a crowded bar early on Saturday, killing four people and injuring 11 in a historic district of Tampa, Florida, known for its nightlife and tourists.
An air patrol unit with the Tampa police department spotted the car driving recklessly on a freeway at about 12.40am after police said the silver sedan had been seen street racing in another neighborhood, according to a police department statement. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:35 PM
One reason safe streets advocacy is so critical is that there's no way to get media to even cover driver violence with basic journalistic integrity.
In some cases it's because ness outlets depend on car industry ads; in others, it's because many reporters/editors themselves have carbrain.
In some cases it's because ness outlets depend on car industry ads; in others, it's because many reporters/editors themselves have carbrain.
We are six months into the second term of the Albanese government and the ALP continues to disappoint on some key areas: integrity & transparency of government; inequality; housing security & affordability; environmental protection, climate change & emissions reduction.
November 9, 2025 at 11:31 PM
We are six months into the second term of the Albanese government and the ALP continues to disappoint on some key areas: integrity & transparency of government; inequality; housing security & affordability; environmental protection, climate change & emissions reduction.
Happy Monday! A little late with this morning's update as I've been out on the bike enjoying an absolutely gorgeous Sydney spring morning.
11 days ago a small celestial object, dubbed 2025 PN7, settled into an Earth-like orbit and became a quasi-satellite of the Earth...
11 days ago a small celestial object, dubbed 2025 PN7, settled into an Earth-like orbit and became a quasi-satellite of the Earth...
November 9, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Happy Monday! A little late with this morning's update as I've been out on the bike enjoying an absolutely gorgeous Sydney spring morning.
11 days ago a small celestial object, dubbed 2025 PN7, settled into an Earth-like orbit and became a quasi-satellite of the Earth...
11 days ago a small celestial object, dubbed 2025 PN7, settled into an Earth-like orbit and became a quasi-satellite of the Earth...
God seems to be clearing out some trash this weekend.
November 9, 2025 at 11:10 AM
God seems to be clearing out some trash this weekend.
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An era calling for courage over caution
November 8, 2025 at 10:44 PM
An era calling for courage over caution
Trump recommends families invite less people to Thanksgiving this year as part of his affordability drive.
November 8, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Trump recommends families invite less people to Thanksgiving this year as part of his affordability drive.
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Sydney’s metro stations are genuinely inspirational public architecture and so deserve this award.
To everyone involved, the construction workers, architects, public servants and ministers, thank you for making these public spaces so beautiful.
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
To everyone involved, the construction workers, architects, public servants and ministers, thank you for making these public spaces so beautiful.
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
Metro stations, country homes and a picnic shelter: Australia’s 2025 National Architecture award winners – in pictures
More than 40 projects were recognised in the national awards, identifying contemporary designs that offer solutions to critical national issues, including housing shortages, affordability and the clim...
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Sydney’s metro stations are genuinely inspirational public architecture and so deserve this award.
To everyone involved, the construction workers, architects, public servants and ministers, thank you for making these public spaces so beautiful.
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
To everyone involved, the construction workers, architects, public servants and ministers, thank you for making these public spaces so beautiful.
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
Who believes Meta will ‘aggressively fight’ to remove 10% of their revenue?
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Meta forecast $24b revenue from scam ads, internal documents show
Users of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are exposed to fraudulent e-commerce and investment schemes, illegal online casinos, and the sale of banned medical products.
www.abc.net.au
November 7, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Who believes Meta will ‘aggressively fight’ to remove 10% of their revenue?
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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This is amazing.
November 7, 2025 at 2:01 AM
This is amazing.
Remember how wild it was when the Tesla Board approved a remuneration package for Musk that was $50bn? How quaint
November 7, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Remember how wild it was when the Tesla Board approved a remuneration package for Musk that was $50bn? How quaint
The Tesla vote just goes to show that incels have money too
November 7, 2025 at 1:02 AM
The Tesla vote just goes to show that incels have money too
The modern Liberal Party, ladies and gentlemen! How ‘bout a big round of applause?! 👏🏼
(Note: Henderson’s comments were that Ley is losing the support of the party room)
(Note: Henderson’s comments were that Ley is losing the support of the party room)
November 6, 2025 at 10:23 PM
The modern Liberal Party, ladies and gentlemen! How ‘bout a big round of applause?! 👏🏼
(Note: Henderson’s comments were that Ley is losing the support of the party room)
(Note: Henderson’s comments were that Ley is losing the support of the party room)
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Spoke to AAP yesterday about the Liberal coup speculations:
'Monash University politics lecturer Blair Williams said it would be a "terrible look" for the Liberal Party's first female leader to be dumped by a bunch of men.
"Women are watching," she told AAP.'
#AusPol #Liberals #Coalition
'Monash University politics lecturer Blair Williams said it would be a "terrible look" for the Liberal Party's first female leader to be dumped by a bunch of men.
"Women are watching," she told AAP.'
#AusPol #Liberals #Coalition
'Women are watching' treatment of Sussan Ley by party
Dumping Sussan Ley as opposition leader wouldn't bode well for the Liberal Party's standing with women, analysts say, as leadership challenge speculation grows.
au.news.yahoo.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Spoke to AAP yesterday about the Liberal coup speculations:
'Monash University politics lecturer Blair Williams said it would be a "terrible look" for the Liberal Party's first female leader to be dumped by a bunch of men.
"Women are watching," she told AAP.'
#AusPol #Liberals #Coalition
'Monash University politics lecturer Blair Williams said it would be a "terrible look" for the Liberal Party's first female leader to be dumped by a bunch of men.
"Women are watching," she told AAP.'
#AusPol #Liberals #Coalition
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tim wilson, will you stand up for the voters of goldstein for once?
…or will you switch support from sussanley
to angus taylor in exchange for promotion?
👇 my op-ed in the oz 👇
www.theaustralian.com.au/commentary/l...
…or will you switch support from sussanley
to angus taylor in exchange for promotion?
👇 my op-ed in the oz 👇
www.theaustralian.com.au/commentary/l...
November 5, 2025 at 8:38 PM
tim wilson, will you stand up for the voters of goldstein for once?
…or will you switch support from sussanley
to angus taylor in exchange for promotion?
👇 my op-ed in the oz 👇
www.theaustralian.com.au/commentary/l...
…or will you switch support from sussanley
to angus taylor in exchange for promotion?
👇 my op-ed in the oz 👇
www.theaustralian.com.au/commentary/l...
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A Mudgee winery just went fully off-grid with 414 solar panels, 1.2MWh battery, zero power bills. powers weddings, wine, and dishwashers. The sun is free. The donkeys are curious. Welcome to the future of agritourism. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Winery becomes Australia's largest to go off the grid
Going off the electricity grid has been transformative for Mudgee's Lowe Wines, which had been struggling with high power bills and supply shortages for years.
www.abc.net.au
November 5, 2025 at 8:59 PM
A Mudgee winery just went fully off-grid with 414 solar panels, 1.2MWh battery, zero power bills. powers weddings, wine, and dishwashers. The sun is free. The donkeys are curious. Welcome to the future of agritourism. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
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"There are substantial risks that natural gas could crowd out investments in renewable technologies or delay the broader adoption of zero emission energy systems," the report said."
Secret report challenges government claim WA gas will help world decarbonise
A secret report undermines the WA government's claim that domestic gas production is helping the rest of the world decarbonise, while the state's own greenhouse gas emissions rise.
www.abc.net.au
November 5, 2025 at 9:09 PM
"There are substantial risks that natural gas could crowd out investments in renewable technologies or delay the broader adoption of zero emission energy systems," the report said."