Maggie Beresford
@maggieberesford.bsky.social
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There’s a lot of misinformation being spread and it's communities who pay the price.
We need honest, science-based leadership that brings communities together and delivers a clean, secure energy future.
#AusPol
We need honest, science-based leadership that brings communities together and delivers a clean, secure energy future.
#AusPol
November 23, 2025 at 6:12 AM
There’s a lot of misinformation being spread and it's communities who pay the price.
We need honest, science-based leadership that brings communities together and delivers a clean, secure energy future.
#AusPol
We need honest, science-based leadership that brings communities together and delivers a clean, secure energy future.
#AusPol
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Ararat synchronous condenser – or syncon – will be by far the largest of its kind in Australia. This peculiar device will whirl away, available to keep the power system secure and respond in the event of disturbances such as storms or unplanned outages.
Ararat synchronous condenser – or syncon – will be by far the largest of its kind in Australia. This peculiar device will whirl away, available to keep the power system secure and respond in the event of disturbances such as storms or unplanned outages.
That syncon feeling: the 150 tonnes of spinning steel that could help stabilise Australia’s energy transition
Australia’s largest synchronous condenser begins testing in Victoria, joining an expanding network operators say will reduce the grid’s reliance on fossil fuels
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:11 AM
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Ararat synchronous condenser – or syncon – will be by far the largest of its kind in Australia. This peculiar device will whirl away, available to keep the power system secure and respond in the event of disturbances such as storms or unplanned outages.
Ararat synchronous condenser – or syncon – will be by far the largest of its kind in Australia. This peculiar device will whirl away, available to keep the power system secure and respond in the event of disturbances such as storms or unplanned outages.
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‘Chris Bowen’s new role as Cop31 “president of negotiations” puts the climate and energy minister at the helm of the most complex and consequential multilateral process in the world.’ #COP30 #COP31 #auspol @smartenergycouncil.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Australia’s unconventional Cop31 deal puts Chris Bowen at the helm of the world’s most complex negotiations. It’s a huge opportunity | Thom Woodroofe and Dean Bialek
Australia may not be hosting Cop31, but the unprecedented Turkey partnership is a real chance to secure global influence and turbocharge a new green zeitgeist
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:43 AM
‘Chris Bowen’s new role as Cop31 “president of negotiations” puts the climate and energy minister at the helm of the most complex and consequential multilateral process in the world.’ #COP30 #COP31 #auspol @smartenergycouncil.bsky.social
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Laura Tingle
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www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Trump administration wants Ukraine to accept a deal Putin welcomes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is under pressure to agree to a peace deal, while US President Donald Trump faces domestic blowback over his foreign policy decisions.
www.abc.net.au
November 23, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Laura Tingle
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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Serious question for abc Perth . Is Keane Bourke a paid up member for the Liberal party ?
Serious question for abc Perth . Is Keane Bourke a paid up member for the Liberal party ?
'Albo's Greatest Hits' as PM's western vacation yields little for WA
When the prime minister and his entourage rolled into town on Monday, WA Premier Roger Cook couldn't be blamed for hoping for an early Christmas present, writes state political reporter Keane Bourke.
www.abc.net.au
November 23, 2025 at 1:24 AM
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Serious question for abc Perth . Is Keane Bourke a paid up member for the Liberal party ?
Serious question for abc Perth . Is Keane Bourke a paid up member for the Liberal party ?
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Organised religion does it again 🤬
"Higher education regulator investigates Catholic institute after comments by academics, including endorsing the White Australia policy"...
C/- The Guardian.
Caitlin Cassidy; Sun 23 Nov 2025 06.00 AEDT
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"Higher education regulator investigates Catholic institute after comments by academics, including endorsing the White Australia policy"...
C/- The Guardian.
Caitlin Cassidy; Sun 23 Nov 2025 06.00 AEDT
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
November 22, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Organised religion does it again 🤬
"Higher education regulator investigates Catholic institute after comments by academics, including endorsing the White Australia policy"...
C/- The Guardian.
Caitlin Cassidy; Sun 23 Nov 2025 06.00 AEDT
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
"Higher education regulator investigates Catholic institute after comments by academics, including endorsing the White Australia policy"...
C/- The Guardian.
Caitlin Cassidy; Sun 23 Nov 2025 06.00 AEDT
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Dear media
There is no obligation whatsoever on you to report about anything the LNP is doing.
They're not distracting you from bigger issues.
You are failing to do the work you're supposed to be doing.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
#auspol
There is no obligation whatsoever on you to report about anything the LNP is doing.
They're not distracting you from bigger issues.
You are failing to do the work you're supposed to be doing.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
#auspol
The opposition has been allowed to set the agenda. It’s an absurd situation that is debasing national politics | Julianne Schultz
The emerging ‘debate’ about immigration is a cruel example. It’s distracting us from addressing the issues that would improve lives
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Dear media
There is no obligation whatsoever on you to report about anything the LNP is doing.
They're not distracting you from bigger issues.
You are failing to do the work you're supposed to be doing.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
#auspol
There is no obligation whatsoever on you to report about anything the LNP is doing.
They're not distracting you from bigger issues.
You are failing to do the work you're supposed to be doing.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
#auspol
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Niki Savva on the Liberal Party's prospects in the March 2026 South Australian election.
#NetZero seats?
#auspol #insiders #LNP #elections
#NetZero seats?
#auspol #insiders #LNP #elections
November 22, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Niki Savva on the Liberal Party's prospects in the March 2026 South Australian election.
#NetZero seats?
#auspol #insiders #LNP #elections
#NetZero seats?
#auspol #insiders #LNP #elections
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Andrew Clennell reports that Hastie & Taylor have “made clear” they’ll Not knife Sussan Ley in the back b4 Xmas coz
“to challenge the 1st female fed Liberal leader just 7mths after she got the job would Poison her successor”
They’ll knife her when suits them personally. Lovely🙄
“to challenge the 1st female fed Liberal leader just 7mths after she got the job would Poison her successor”
They’ll knife her when suits them personally. Lovely🙄
November 22, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Andrew Clennell reports that Hastie & Taylor have “made clear” they’ll Not knife Sussan Ley in the back b4 Xmas coz
“to challenge the 1st female fed Liberal leader just 7mths after she got the job would Poison her successor”
They’ll knife her when suits them personally. Lovely🙄
“to challenge the 1st female fed Liberal leader just 7mths after she got the job would Poison her successor”
They’ll knife her when suits them personally. Lovely🙄
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Trump, who has called Mamdani a “total nutjob” and a “communist lunatic,” previously suggested a Mamdani mayoral victory would result in him withholding federal funding from New York.
Trump Says He’s ‘Okay’ With Mamdani Considering Him A Fascist In Friendly Meeting
Trump, who has called Mamdani a “total nutjob” and a “communist lunatic,” previously suggested a Mamdani mayoral victory would result in him withholding federal funding from New York.
www.forbes.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Trump, who has called Mamdani a “total nutjob” and a “communist lunatic,” previously suggested a Mamdani mayoral victory would result in him withholding federal funding from New York.
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Aboriginal grindstones as old as 32,000 years old have been unearthed in central New South Wales, making Aboriginal people some of the world's oldest bread-makers.
However, like many Aboriginal stories, this story has been ignored and displaced by Australia's colonial narrative.
However, like many Aboriginal stories, this story has been ignored and displaced by Australia's colonial narrative.
'The first breadmakers': Jonathon Jones shines light on our agricultural roots
Known for his drawings, sculptures and installations, proud Wiradjuri / Kamilaroi man Jonathon Jones has returned with 'untitled (walam-wunga.galang)', currently on display at the National Gallery of ...
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November 22, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Aboriginal grindstones as old as 32,000 years old have been unearthed in central New South Wales, making Aboriginal people some of the world's oldest bread-makers.
However, like many Aboriginal stories, this story has been ignored and displaced by Australia's colonial narrative.
However, like many Aboriginal stories, this story has been ignored and displaced by Australia's colonial narrative.
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My thoughts on the dismissal of the Whitlam govt. 50 years later - the language of the dismissal has shifted to now acknowledge, as the PM described, a ‘calculated plot’ to remove an elected govt #auspol johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
A calculated plot, an ambush, a coup
Five decades on from the dismissal of the Whitlam government, Australia is seeing a notable shift in the narrative that now recognises it as a calculated coup, and an assault on the conventions of gov...
johnmenadue.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:16 AM
My thoughts on the dismissal of the Whitlam govt. 50 years later - the language of the dismissal has shifted to now acknowledge, as the PM described, a ‘calculated plot’ to remove an elected govt #auspol johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
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The host country's agenda focuses on more help for poor countries against climate crisis and to reduce debt burden.
South Africa seeks to prioritise developing world at historic G20 summit
The host country's agenda focuses on more help for poor countries against climate crisis and to reduce debt burden.
bit.ly
November 22, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The host country's agenda focuses on more help for poor countries against climate crisis and to reduce debt burden.
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G20 summit declaration stresses seriousness of climate change in snub to Trump reut.rs/4ohZpb7
G20 summit declaration stresses seriousness of climate change in snub to Trump
The Leaders' Declaration from a Group of 20 summit in South Africa on Saturday stressed the seriousness of climate change, in a snub to U.S. President Donald Trump, who boycotted the gathering and doubts the scientific consensus that global warming is caused by human activities.
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November 22, 2025 at 10:40 AM
G20 summit declaration stresses seriousness of climate change in snub to Trump reut.rs/4ohZpb7
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In a move that will send transphobes spinning Victoria has announced it is making it Free for Trans & gender diverse people to change their gender on a birth certificate.
Labor’s Natalie Hutchin says money should not be an obstacle to having documents reflect someone’s gender.✅
Labor’s Natalie Hutchin says money should not be an obstacle to having documents reflect someone’s gender.✅
November 20, 2025 at 11:37 PM
In a move that will send transphobes spinning Victoria has announced it is making it Free for Trans & gender diverse people to change their gender on a birth certificate.
Labor’s Natalie Hutchin says money should not be an obstacle to having documents reflect someone’s gender.✅
Labor’s Natalie Hutchin says money should not be an obstacle to having documents reflect someone’s gender.✅
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Why is anyone surprised that this is what the Liberal Party associates itself, and the likes of Andrew Hastie and the rest of the motley men in the Liberal Party who also think as pale stale males they are ordained to be the ones in charge and the little women are expected to support them #auspol
November 21, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Why is anyone surprised that this is what the Liberal Party associates itself, and the likes of Andrew Hastie and the rest of the motley men in the Liberal Party who also think as pale stale males they are ordained to be the ones in charge and the little women are expected to support them #auspol
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Elizabeth Warren on Colbert's show: "We don't think one corporation or one man named David Ellison should be able to buy up all the shows and buy up all the sports and buy up all the news and decide who watches what and I'm gonna stay in that fight."
November 21, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Elizabeth Warren on Colbert's show: "We don't think one corporation or one man named David Ellison should be able to buy up all the shows and buy up all the sports and buy up all the news and decide who watches what and I'm gonna stay in that fight."
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Remember: If unions didn’t matter, powerful corporations wouldn’t spend millions of dollars every year to stop workers from organizing. Solidarity with the thousands of unionized Starbucks workers who are on strike. Keep up the fight. www.cnbc.com/2025/11/20/s...
Starbucks Workers United escalates strike during busy holiday season
Starbucks Workers United is expanding the strike, but the company says it has not yet disrupted the key holiday season.
www.cnbc.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Remember: If unions didn’t matter, powerful corporations wouldn’t spend millions of dollars every year to stop workers from organizing. Solidarity with the thousands of unionized Starbucks workers who are on strike. Keep up the fight. www.cnbc.com/2025/11/20/s...
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The consumer base for luxury goods is shrinking—but the ultrawealthy are still spending.
The Wealthy Are Spending More On Vacations, Fine Dining And Yachts, Report Shows
The consumer base for luxury goods is shrinking—but the ultrawealthy are still spending.
www.forbes.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The consumer base for luxury goods is shrinking—but the ultrawealthy are still spending.
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An update on COP31.
November 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM
An update on COP31.
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Once you see their ridiculous performances of far right indignation thru the lens of Gina Reinhardt money it all becomes clear
November 20, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Once you see their ridiculous performances of far right indignation thru the lens of Gina Reinhardt money it all becomes clear
“We are disappointed,” Tkatchenko said.
But he praised Australia for working to secure a compromise that involves Pacific engagement.
“That is a good win as well.”
But he praised Australia for working to secure a compromise that involves Pacific engagement.
“That is a good win as well.”
November 20, 2025 at 10:41 PM
“We are disappointed,” Tkatchenko said.
But he praised Australia for working to secure a compromise that involves Pacific engagement.
“That is a good win as well.”
But he praised Australia for working to secure a compromise that involves Pacific engagement.
“That is a good win as well.”
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India's Reliance stops importing Russian crude for refinery operations reut.rs/4pb9XKB
India's Reliance stops importing Russian crude for refinery operations
India's Reliance Industries has stopped importing Russian crude oil into its refining complex at Jamnagar in western Gujarat state, effective November 20, its spokesperson said on Thursday.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:15 PM
India's Reliance stops importing Russian crude for refinery operations reut.rs/4pb9XKB