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Trump's pick for FCC chair 👇
November 18, 2024 at 3:48 PM
Trump's pick for FCC chair 👇
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2. Introduce a duty of care for platforms.
3. Require platforms to provide data access to researchers and public interest organisations.
4. Give users more control over what they see on the platforms via algorithms.
5. Provide greater digital literacy education.
Banning stuff doesn’t work.
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3. Require platforms to provide data access to researchers and public interest organisations.
4. Give users more control over what they see on the platforms via algorithms.
5. Provide greater digital literacy education.
Banning stuff doesn’t work.
2/2
November 18, 2024 at 10:14 AM
2. Introduce a duty of care for platforms.
3. Require platforms to provide data access to researchers and public interest organisations.
4. Give users more control over what they see on the platforms via algorithms.
5. Provide greater digital literacy education.
Banning stuff doesn’t work.
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3. Require platforms to provide data access to researchers and public interest organisations.
4. Give users more control over what they see on the platforms via algorithms.
5. Provide greater digital literacy education.
Banning stuff doesn’t work.
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“A parliamentary committee examining the impact of social media…has stopped short of recommending a ban on under-16s accessing social media.”
The committee made 12 recommendations. Here’s a Top 5.
1. Consider options to make it easier for the government to enforce laws on digital platforms.
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The committee made 12 recommendations. Here’s a Top 5.
1. Consider options to make it easier for the government to enforce laws on digital platforms.
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Despite all the noise the parliamentary inquiry on social media did not make a recommendation to ban under 16s from social media. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Australian parliamentary inquiry stops short of backing social media ban for under-16s
Joint committee supports giving users the power to alter, reset or turn off algorithms but hedges on key question of age bar
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2024 at 10:14 AM
“A parliamentary committee examining the impact of social media…has stopped short of recommending a ban on under-16s accessing social media.”
The committee made 12 recommendations. Here’s a Top 5.
1. Consider options to make it easier for the government to enforce laws on digital platforms.
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The committee made 12 recommendations. Here’s a Top 5.
1. Consider options to make it easier for the government to enforce laws on digital platforms.
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It was expected that corporate media would eventually cave to Trump.
What’s stunning is how quickly they all gave in.
What’s stunning is how quickly they all gave in.
Oh, Lord. Joe and Mika went to Mar-a-lago. "What we did agree on," Mika said, "was to restart communications." Access. "He seemed interested in finding common ground with Democrats." Credulity. They revert to their mean.
November 18, 2024 at 1:43 PM
It was expected that corporate media would eventually cave to Trump.
What’s stunning is how quickly they all gave in.
What’s stunning is how quickly they all gave in.
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It has been two weeks since Gail Furness released her NACC Robodebt 6 report that rendered Commissioner Brereton's position untenable. That he continues to cling to power and further undermine the already cratering public confidence in the NACC is bizarre and, hopefully, temporary. #auspol
November 13, 2024 at 11:16 PM
It has been two weeks since Gail Furness released her NACC Robodebt 6 report that rendered Commissioner Brereton's position untenable. That he continues to cling to power and further undermine the already cratering public confidence in the NACC is bizarre and, hopefully, temporary. #auspol
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For those who missed the excitement of the final 2024 fledge at #367Collins, here it is in slow-motion—watch as the chick grabs her parent's leg and ends up being dragged off the ledge. And rest assured: she flew away beautifully once she let go of her parent. #PeregrineFalcons
November 17, 2024 at 4:26 AM
For those who missed the excitement of the final 2024 fledge at #367Collins, here it is in slow-motion—watch as the chick grabs her parent's leg and ends up being dragged off the ledge. And rest assured: she flew away beautifully once she let go of her parent. #PeregrineFalcons
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Plastic waste chokes Congo dam, causing widespread power cuts...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M43b...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M43b...
Plastic waste chokes off power in eastern DR Congo | REUTERS
YouTube video by Reuters
www.youtube.com
November 18, 2024 at 1:34 PM
Plastic waste chokes Congo dam, causing widespread power cuts...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M43b...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M43b...
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In honor of all the new arrivals, I'm sharing one of my favorite videos.
It shows 24 hours of Earth's rotation, with the camera locked to the sky instead of the ground. We're all hanging out on this spinning rock.
Brilliant work by Bartosz Wojczyński. 🧪
artuniverse.eu/gallery/1907...
It shows 24 hours of Earth's rotation, with the camera locked to the sky instead of the ground. We're all hanging out on this spinning rock.
Brilliant work by Bartosz Wojczyński. 🧪
artuniverse.eu/gallery/1907...
November 15, 2024 at 4:21 AM
In honor of all the new arrivals, I'm sharing one of my favorite videos.
It shows 24 hours of Earth's rotation, with the camera locked to the sky instead of the ground. We're all hanging out on this spinning rock.
Brilliant work by Bartosz Wojczyński. 🧪
artuniverse.eu/gallery/1907...
It shows 24 hours of Earth's rotation, with the camera locked to the sky instead of the ground. We're all hanging out on this spinning rock.
Brilliant work by Bartosz Wojczyński. 🧪
artuniverse.eu/gallery/1907...
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“London-based Octopus Energy now allows households in the UK that generate more solar power than they need to donate it to families who are struggling financially.
Octopus says its new “solar sharing” offering will help them gift it instead.”
Octopus says its new “solar sharing” offering will help them gift it instead.”
Octopus Energy now lets homes donate their excess solar to those who need it
https://theprogressplaybook.com/2024/10/27/octopus-energy-lets-homes-donate-their-excess-solar-output-to-those-who-need-it/
https://theprogressplaybook.com/2024/10/27/octopus-energy-lets-homes-donate-their-excess-solar-output-to-those-who-need-it/
November 16, 2024 at 3:33 PM
“London-based Octopus Energy now allows households in the UK that generate more solar power than they need to donate it to families who are struggling financially.
Octopus says its new “solar sharing” offering will help them gift it instead.”
Octopus says its new “solar sharing” offering will help them gift it instead.”
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Recycling of critical minerals will significantly reduce the world’s mining requirements for the energy transition.
Recycling reduces the need for mining copper and cobalt by around 40% in 2050, and by about a quarter for lithium and nickel.
- IEA
Recycling reduces the need for mining copper and cobalt by around 40% in 2050, and by about a quarter for lithium and nickel.
- IEA
November 18, 2024 at 8:02 AM
Recycling of critical minerals will significantly reduce the world’s mining requirements for the energy transition.
Recycling reduces the need for mining copper and cobalt by around 40% in 2050, and by about a quarter for lithium and nickel.
- IEA
Recycling reduces the need for mining copper and cobalt by around 40% in 2050, and by about a quarter for lithium and nickel.
- IEA
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Payments to Australian farmers for hosting wind and solar projects will hit a total of A$1 billion by 2030.
reneweconomy.com.au/farmers-and-...
reneweconomy.com.au/farmers-and-...
Farmers and communities to reap billions for hosting wind and solar projects, report finds
New report says total payments to landowners for hosting wind and solar projects will hit $1 billion total by 2030 and at least $8 billion by 2050.
reneweconomy.com.au
November 18, 2024 at 9:11 AM
Payments to Australian farmers for hosting wind and solar projects will hit a total of A$1 billion by 2030.
reneweconomy.com.au/farmers-and-...
reneweconomy.com.au/farmers-and-...
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At one point yesterday, solar panels on the roofs of homes and businesses in South Australia produced more than enough electricity to power the entire state.
Rooftop solar output hit 108% of state-wide power demand.
- OpenNEM data
Rooftop solar output hit 108% of state-wide power demand.
- OpenNEM data
November 18, 2024 at 9:13 AM
At one point yesterday, solar panels on the roofs of homes and businesses in South Australia produced more than enough electricity to power the entire state.
Rooftop solar output hit 108% of state-wide power demand.
- OpenNEM data
Rooftop solar output hit 108% of state-wide power demand.
- OpenNEM data
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Guinness’ main brewery is replacing fossil fuels with heat pumps
Guinness' main brewery is replacing fossil fuels with heat pumps
Fossil fuels have long been relied on to produce the electricity, heat, and steam the beer-making process requires.
theprogressplaybook.com
November 18, 2024 at 12:30 PM
Guinness’ main brewery is replacing fossil fuels with heat pumps
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"If you’re a health-care worker who sees a patient in a mask, put one on for them. Don’t make them ask. Don’t psychologize them. Don’t betray the trust they’ve shown you. They’ve put their lives in your hands. Don’t take that for granted, it’s not an easy thing for many of us to do"
A plea to maskless health-care workers from vulnerable patients - Healthy Debate
Health-care workers have a responsibility to protect their vulnerable patients. Our lives are in your hands.
healthydebate.ca
November 18, 2024 at 4:35 AM
"If you’re a health-care worker who sees a patient in a mask, put one on for them. Don’t make them ask. Don’t psychologize them. Don’t betray the trust they’ve shown you. They’ve put their lives in your hands. Don’t take that for granted, it’s not an easy thing for many of us to do"
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I've been warning about this for years. On current trajectory Peter Dutton will be PM. The Qld LNP are not the NSW Libs, SA Libs, WA Libs, Tas Libs or Vic Libs. They are the political decedents of Joh. They must be resisted. They must not get control of our country. #auspol
November 18, 2024 at 10:10 AM
I've been warning about this for years. On current trajectory Peter Dutton will be PM. The Qld LNP are not the NSW Libs, SA Libs, WA Libs, Tas Libs or Vic Libs. They are the political decedents of Joh. They must be resisted. They must not get control of our country. #auspol
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Ch7 Queensland, could you please elaborate to the Qld people how Premier David Crisafulli "ordered" workers back to work? The 58th Qld parliament hasn't opened yet so upon what executive order did he issue this? #qldpol aus.social/@Qldaah/1135...
David Marler (@Qldaah@aus.social)
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Ch7 Queensland, could you please elaborate to the Qld people how Premier David Crisafulli "ordered" workers back to work? The 58th Qld parliament hasn't opened yet so upon what exec...
aus.social
November 18, 2024 at 12:05 PM
Ch7 Queensland, could you please elaborate to the Qld people how Premier David Crisafulli "ordered" workers back to work? The 58th Qld parliament hasn't opened yet so upon what executive order did he issue this? #qldpol aus.social/@Qldaah/1135...
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Why the top House Democrat is not accusing the House Republicans of covering up an investigation of the sexual misconduct of an AG nominee is beyond me. Fight, harder.
November 17, 2024 at 6:52 PM
Why the top House Democrat is not accusing the House Republicans of covering up an investigation of the sexual misconduct of an AG nominee is beyond me. Fight, harder.
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“Perhaps a comprehensive indoor clean air policy could be added to the infrastructure list.”
Agree with Michelle Grattan here.
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09...
Agree with Michelle Grattan here.
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09...
Pandemics don't give much notice of their arrival — so Albanese is being urged to get ready
For many of us, COVID has become just a bad memory, despite its lasting and mixed legacies. But experts are urging that we learn from our mistakes and plan ahead.
www.abc.net.au
September 27, 2024 at 1:27 AM
“Perhaps a comprehensive indoor clean air policy could be added to the infrastructure list.”
Agree with Michelle Grattan here.
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09...
Agree with Michelle Grattan here.
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09...
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Queenslanders released from prison in 1893 for being part of the 1891 Shearers' strike. The Queensland Parliament in the background. What would they think of David Crisafulli & Jarrod Bleijie? #qldpol
November 18, 2024 at 8:17 AM
Queenslanders released from prison in 1893 for being part of the 1891 Shearers' strike. The Queensland Parliament in the background. What would they think of David Crisafulli & Jarrod Bleijie? #qldpol
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What's wrong with the Qld ABC News report from Sunday night? Where to start? There's no scrutiny of what the government is claiming. There's no questioning of the WorkSafe legislation & what the government is intending to change. #qldpol aus.social/@Qldaah/1135...
November 18, 2024 at 7:23 AM
What's wrong with the Qld ABC News report from Sunday night? Where to start? There's no scrutiny of what the government is claiming. There's no questioning of the WorkSafe legislation & what the government is intending to change. #qldpol aus.social/@Qldaah/1135...
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The back to the office campaign is about wealthy investors losing billions on central property.
It’s not about work performance at all.
Why write an article mostly discussing work performance, when the issue is property investment?
It’s not about work performance at all.
Why write an article mostly discussing work performance, when the issue is property investment?
CEOs want workers back in the office. How much longer will working from home be realistic?
Despite flexible work being a popular choice for employees, a recent survey of CEOs shows 83 per cent want their workforce back in the office full time within three years.
www.abc.net.au
November 17, 2024 at 11:46 PM
The back to the office campaign is about wealthy investors losing billions on central property.
It’s not about work performance at all.
Why write an article mostly discussing work performance, when the issue is property investment?
It’s not about work performance at all.
Why write an article mostly discussing work performance, when the issue is property investment?
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Tail ends of Queensland Ch7 & Ch9 Sunday night political reports. This is how the Qld LNP establishes a need for expansion of chaplains in schools under the guise of addressing bullies. A gentle insertion into a conversation between journalists. #qldpol aus.social/@Qldaah/1135...
David Marler (@Qldaah@aus.social)
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Tail ends of Queensland Ch7 & Ch9 Sunday night political reports. This is how the Qld LNP establishes a need for expansion of chaplains in schools under the guise of addressing bull...
aus.social
November 18, 2024 at 6:35 AM
Tail ends of Queensland Ch7 & Ch9 Sunday night political reports. This is how the Qld LNP establishes a need for expansion of chaplains in schools under the guise of addressing bullies. A gentle insertion into a conversation between journalists. #qldpol aus.social/@Qldaah/1135...
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This via a book person I know, Christine Farmer 👇
November 18, 2024 at 4:05 AM
This via a book person I know, Christine Farmer 👇
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Discredited Brereton should stop whingeing and resign from the NACC
A speech by National Anti-Corruption Commissioner Paul Brereton was devoted to why he shouldn't resign. It demonstrated why he should.
By Bernard Keane
Nov 18, 2024
A speech by National Anti-Corruption Commissioner Paul Brereton was devoted to why he shouldn't resign. It demonstrated why he should.
By Bernard Keane
Nov 18, 2024
November 18, 2024 at 7:04 AM
Discredited Brereton should stop whingeing and resign from the NACC
A speech by National Anti-Corruption Commissioner Paul Brereton was devoted to why he shouldn't resign. It demonstrated why he should.
By Bernard Keane
Nov 18, 2024
A speech by National Anti-Corruption Commissioner Paul Brereton was devoted to why he shouldn't resign. It demonstrated why he should.
By Bernard Keane
Nov 18, 2024
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Businesses are arguing that accepting cash is too expensive and they shouldn’t be forced to…but businesses literally impose a levy on those who pay by card…maybe if they want people to use cards they should stop charging people to use cards www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Businesses to be forced to accept cash for fuel, groceries - ABC listen
The federal government will require businesses to accept cash as payment for groceries, fuel and other essentials, but will phase out cheques entirely within five years.
www.abc.net.au
November 17, 2024 at 9:40 PM
Businesses are arguing that accepting cash is too expensive and they shouldn’t be forced to…but businesses literally impose a levy on those who pay by card…maybe if they want people to use cards they should stop charging people to use cards www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...