Madi__au
@madi-au.bsky.social
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Audiophile 🎶 Discophile 💿 Ailurophile 🐈
Epistemophile 📚 Javaphile ☕️ Retrophile 🕹
#Disability #CancerFighter #ASD #CPTSD
Audiophile 🎶 Discophile 💿 Ailurophile 🐈
Epistemophile 📚 Javaphile ☕️ Retrophile 🕹
#Disability #CancerFighter #ASD #CPTSD
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Madi__au
@madi-au.bsky.social
· Nov 11
Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms
1/4” tape on 10.5” reel @ 7 1/2” ips from original vinyl. Playing on Pioneer RT-909 1978 Reel to Reel - Fluroscan (Blue line)
#Audiophile #Vintage
1/4” tape on 10.5” reel @ 7 1/2” ips from original vinyl. Playing on Pioneer RT-909 1978 Reel to Reel - Fluroscan (Blue line)
#Audiophile #Vintage
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Melbourne! Our-food drive for refugee families is tomorrow!
Join me & ASRC team between 10am-2pm. Enter via our garage. Directly opposite 46 Albert St, Footscray.
Here’s what families have most requested👇🏼 A donation of any of these items even 1 tin or packet so grateful for
Join me & ASRC team between 10am-2pm. Enter via our garage. Directly opposite 46 Albert St, Footscray.
Here’s what families have most requested👇🏼 A donation of any of these items even 1 tin or packet so grateful for
December 13, 2024 at 10:53 PM
Melbourne! Our-food drive for refugee families is tomorrow!
Join me & ASRC team between 10am-2pm. Enter via our garage. Directly opposite 46 Albert St, Footscray.
Here’s what families have most requested👇🏼 A donation of any of these items even 1 tin or packet so grateful for
Join me & ASRC team between 10am-2pm. Enter via our garage. Directly opposite 46 Albert St, Footscray.
Here’s what families have most requested👇🏼 A donation of any of these items even 1 tin or packet so grateful for
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Got myself out of chronological order
Are we having War On Australia Day before we have War On Christmas?
How will Sophie Elsworth know when to start grunting about Anzac Day biscuit tins if we do it out of order?
I mean, banning Christmas globally is a huge ask, but I'm sure we can organise it.
Are we having War On Australia Day before we have War On Christmas?
How will Sophie Elsworth know when to start grunting about Anzac Day biscuit tins if we do it out of order?
I mean, banning Christmas globally is a huge ask, but I'm sure we can organise it.
a man wearing sunglasses and a white shirt is spraying water on his face with the words ban ban ban written on it
ALT: a man wearing sunglasses and a white shirt is spraying water on his face with the words ban ban ban written on it
media.tenor.com
December 5, 2024 at 12:57 AM
Got myself out of chronological order
Are we having War On Australia Day before we have War On Christmas?
How will Sophie Elsworth know when to start grunting about Anzac Day biscuit tins if we do it out of order?
I mean, banning Christmas globally is a huge ask, but I'm sure we can organise it.
Are we having War On Australia Day before we have War On Christmas?
How will Sophie Elsworth know when to start grunting about Anzac Day biscuit tins if we do it out of order?
I mean, banning Christmas globally is a huge ask, but I'm sure we can organise it.
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Peter Dutton said the quiet part out loud this week when asked why he was taking so long to release his nuclear costings.
Simple .. they don’t stack up.
PS .. it’s a political disaster for the LNP, even more than the talentless Ted O’Brien, Angus Taylor or drunken Barnaby put together.
#auspol
Dutton's one-liner has been getting a work-out — but he can't dodge questions forever
Peter Dutton said the quiet part out loud this week when asked why he was taking so long to release his nuclear costings.
www.abc.net.au
December 5, 2024 at 6:21 AM
Peter Dutton said the quiet part out loud this week when asked why he was taking so long to release his nuclear costings.
Simple .. they don’t stack up.
PS .. it’s a political disaster for the LNP, even more than the talentless Ted O’Brien, Angus Taylor or drunken Barnaby put together.
#auspol
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Niki Savva cuts to the chase. One of the very few Canberra journalists worth reading.
If Albanese wins the next election he should celebrate, then step aside
If Anthony Albanese loses next year, which once seemed improbable and now looks possible, he will shoulder much of the blame and his legacy will be trashed.
www.smh.com.au
December 4, 2024 at 8:31 PM
Niki Savva cuts to the chase. One of the very few Canberra journalists worth reading.
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When OL Peter Dutton claims he wants to cut govt spending, he means: cuts to #health, #education, #welfare AND outsourcing essential public service work to consultancy firms owned by Liberal Party donors at 3x the cost. 😠 #auspol
December 5, 2024 at 2:24 AM
When OL Peter Dutton claims he wants to cut govt spending, he means: cuts to #health, #education, #welfare AND outsourcing essential public service work to consultancy firms owned by Liberal Party donors at 3x the cost. 😠 #auspol
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Dutton is mimicking Trump's strategies — making Australian politics more cynical, more angrily partisan, more culturally charged, overly politicised, and Americanised veteran journalist, Dr Nick Bryant tells the National Press Club, writes Rosemary Sorensen.
independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...
independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...
Dutton mimics Trump's tricks
Dutton's copycat political strategy is straight from the Trump playbook.
independentaustralia.net
December 4, 2024 at 5:10 AM
Dutton is mimicking Trump's strategies — making Australian politics more cynical, more angrily partisan, more culturally charged, overly politicised, and Americanised veteran journalist, Dr Nick Bryant tells the National Press Club, writes Rosemary Sorensen.
independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...
independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...
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Call me cynical - the polling in their high Muslim population electorates must have come in.
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
Australia backs UN resolution calling for end to Israel's presence in Occupied Palestinian Territory
Australia changes its position to support a UN resolution demanding "Israel bring to an end its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory as rapidly as possible".
www.abc.net.au
December 4, 2024 at 12:32 AM
Call me cynical - the polling in their high Muslim population electorates must have come in.
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
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Drop the ridiculously expensive, unnecessary AUKUS.
That would be c.$500 million returned to taxpayers for schools, hospitals, housing, renewable energy & battery storage, aged& women’s services & refuges, arts & science, eliminating HECS debt, training apprentices, First Nations, planting forests.
That would be c.$500 million returned to taxpayers for schools, hospitals, housing, renewable energy & battery storage, aged& women’s services & refuges, arts & science, eliminating HECS debt, training apprentices, First Nations, planting forests.
November 30, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Drop the ridiculously expensive, unnecessary AUKUS.
That would be c.$500 million returned to taxpayers for schools, hospitals, housing, renewable energy & battery storage, aged& women’s services & refuges, arts & science, eliminating HECS debt, training apprentices, First Nations, planting forests.
That would be c.$500 million returned to taxpayers for schools, hospitals, housing, renewable energy & battery storage, aged& women’s services & refuges, arts & science, eliminating HECS debt, training apprentices, First Nations, planting forests.
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In case anyone is interested. #JaneyGodly funeral service is live in about 45 minutes
www.youtube.com/live/Ok04Gq4...
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November 30, 2024 at 9:06 AM
In case anyone is interested. #JaneyGodly funeral service is live in about 45 minutes
www.youtube.com/live/Ok04Gq4...
www.youtube.com/live/Ok04Gq4...
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World’s largest CO2-based seawater heat pump goes online
Located in the Danish port city of Esbjerg, the facility has a heating capacity of 70 MW and will provide climate-neutral heat to Esbjerg and neighbouring town Varde.
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Located in the Danish port city of Esbjerg, the facility has a heating capacity of 70 MW and will provide climate-neutral heat to Esbjerg and neighbouring town Varde.
pv-magazine.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?...
World’s largest CO2-based seawater heat pump goes online
German engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions’ CO2-based seawater heat pump, located in the Danish port city of Esbjerg, has started operation. The facility, with a total heating capacity of 70 MW, ...
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November 30, 2024 at 7:49 AM
World’s largest CO2-based seawater heat pump goes online
Located in the Danish port city of Esbjerg, the facility has a heating capacity of 70 MW and will provide climate-neutral heat to Esbjerg and neighbouring town Varde.
pv-magazine.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?...
Located in the Danish port city of Esbjerg, the facility has a heating capacity of 70 MW and will provide climate-neutral heat to Esbjerg and neighbouring town Varde.
pv-magazine.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?...
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Australia showing just how cruel it can be. Population populism for political gain is gross. www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Panic at new immigration laws - ABC listen
Asylum seekers and advocates that work in the immigration sector say they're shell-shocked following the passage of new immigration laws in Parliament last night.
www.abc.net.au
November 29, 2024 at 8:53 PM
Australia showing just how cruel it can be. Population populism for political gain is gross. www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
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Is nothing fecking sacred??? FFS….
As a disabled web accessibility practitioner. This pisses me off. Extremely.
GENERATIVE AI DOES NOT AND CANNOT EVER REPRESENT DISABLED PEOPLE.
Just fucking hire disabled people like me who know what they're doing.
Believing AI over disabled people is ABLEISM and DEHUMANIZING. For fucks sake.
GENERATIVE AI DOES NOT AND CANNOT EVER REPRESENT DISABLED PEOPLE.
Just fucking hire disabled people like me who know what they're doing.
Believing AI over disabled people is ABLEISM and DEHUMANIZING. For fucks sake.
November 30, 2024 at 6:16 AM
Is nothing fecking sacred??? FFS….
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"COVID-19 wave hits Victoria with cases and hospitalisations on rise ahead of festive season"
#CovidIsNotOver
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
#CovidIsNotOver
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
COVID-19 wave hits Victoria, prompting calls for caution ahead of festive season
COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations have sharply risen in Victoria, with the wave of infection concerning health professionals going into summer.
www.abc.net.au
November 29, 2024 at 8:51 PM
"COVID-19 wave hits Victoria with cases and hospitalisations on rise ahead of festive season"
#CovidIsNotOver
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
#CovidIsNotOver
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
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Millions of Australians charged $4.3bn may be part of debt miscalculation controversy www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Millions of Australians charged $4.3bn may be part of debt miscalculation controversy
Services Australia tests found about 64% of employment income-related debts may be affected by the unlawful calculation practice
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2024 at 12:50 AM
Millions of Australians charged $4.3bn may be part of debt miscalculation controversy www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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1/ With more users joining Bluesky, we know how important it is to identify which accounts are real. Users deserve confidence that the accounts they interact with are authentic.
Sharing some details about our impersonation policy 🧵
Sharing some details about our impersonation policy 🧵
November 29, 2024 at 8:46 PM
1/ With more users joining Bluesky, we know how important it is to identify which accounts are real. Users deserve confidence that the accounts they interact with are authentic.
Sharing some details about our impersonation policy 🧵
Sharing some details about our impersonation policy 🧵
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Most comprehensive Lists to date for,
Independent Australian Media - 54 Listed so far...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
Indi Aus. Journo's++ - 101 Listed so far...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
'Pin to Home' to easily locate &/or click 'About' & scroll through accounts to follow... 1/2
#Auspol #IndiAusMedia
Independent Australian Media - 54 Listed so far...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
Indi Aus. Journo's++ - 101 Listed so far...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
'Pin to Home' to easily locate &/or click 'About' & scroll through accounts to follow... 1/2
#Auspol #IndiAusMedia
November 30, 2024 at 6:56 AM
Most comprehensive Lists to date for,
Independent Australian Media - 54 Listed so far...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
Indi Aus. Journo's++ - 101 Listed so far...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
'Pin to Home' to easily locate &/or click 'About' & scroll through accounts to follow... 1/2
#Auspol #IndiAusMedia
Independent Australian Media - 54 Listed so far...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
Indi Aus. Journo's++ - 101 Listed so far...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
'Pin to Home' to easily locate &/or click 'About' & scroll through accounts to follow... 1/2
#Auspol #IndiAusMedia
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An Australian academic's article on Bluesky @theconversation.com
What is Bluesky? Why tens of millions of people are heading for a ‘decentralised’ social media platform
With a name that invokes freedom and a clean start and a design that promises to put control back in our hands, the Bluesky platform is attracting users away from Twitter/X en masse.
theconversation.com
November 30, 2024 at 2:53 AM
An Australian academic's article on Bluesky @theconversation.com
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"fined". How about jailing the bastard.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
NSW farmer fined record $1m for wiping out critical koala habitat for private airstrip larger than Sydney airport
Ronald Greentree and his company Auen Grain cleared 1,262 hectares of land home to 30 threatened species, NSW government says
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2024 at 1:52 AM
"fined". How about jailing the bastard.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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"It’s been very hard to be a transgender 15-year-old in central Queensland", says @maggieperry.bsky.social.
Social media can provide much-needed social support to isolated kids in the digital world, when real life does not.
Labor's law cuts a lifeline.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/health/...
Social media can provide much-needed social support to isolated kids in the digital world, when real life does not.
Labor's law cuts a lifeline.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/health/...
How the social media ban harms children
The government’s plan to prevent under 16s using social media will not protect them – instead it will cut off many vulnerable and isolated children from vital online support communities.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
November 29, 2024 at 7:36 PM
"It’s been very hard to be a transgender 15-year-old in central Queensland", says @maggieperry.bsky.social.
Social media can provide much-needed social support to isolated kids in the digital world, when real life does not.
Labor's law cuts a lifeline.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/health/...
Social media can provide much-needed social support to isolated kids in the digital world, when real life does not.
Labor's law cuts a lifeline.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/health/...
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When economics and short term profit maximisation dominates society, this is what you get
"Our “just in time” economy and society is absolutely dependent on uninterrupted fuel supplies. And yet Australia has only 26 days of in-country supply of diesel."
michaelwest.com.au/empty-tanks-...
"Our “just in time” economy and society is absolutely dependent on uninterrupted fuel supplies. And yet Australia has only 26 days of in-country supply of diesel."
michaelwest.com.au/empty-tanks-...
Empty tanks and bare shelves. Australia's fuel and supply security exposed - Michael West
Australia's supply security in the event of a crisis goes way beyond toilet paper hoarding. And the Government didn't want us to know.
michaelwest.com.au
November 30, 2024 at 12:39 AM
When economics and short term profit maximisation dominates society, this is what you get
"Our “just in time” economy and society is absolutely dependent on uninterrupted fuel supplies. And yet Australia has only 26 days of in-country supply of diesel."
michaelwest.com.au/empty-tanks-...
"Our “just in time” economy and society is absolutely dependent on uninterrupted fuel supplies. And yet Australia has only 26 days of in-country supply of diesel."
michaelwest.com.au/empty-tanks-...
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An error in the interpretation of welfare legislation has led to the unlawful cancellation of payments, as the department fails to manage its own compliance system. By @squigglyrick.bsky.social
#auspol
#auspol
Exclusive: Welfare payments cancelled unlawfully
An error in the interpretation of welfare legislation has led to the unlawful cancellation of payments, as the department fails to manage its own compliance system.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
November 29, 2024 at 11:06 PM
An error in the interpretation of welfare legislation has led to the unlawful cancellation of payments, as the department fails to manage its own compliance system. By @squigglyrick.bsky.social
#auspol
#auspol
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Perhaps if we were to ban religion for children under 16…
November 29, 2024 at 11:40 PM
Perhaps if we were to ban religion for children under 16…