Meanderer
@meandering12.bsky.social
Wandering and wondering. Mostly in Brisbane. Australia and UK current affairs. Cycling - with or without lycra. Weakness for old cars.
“cryptoponzi”
“Bitcoin has never realised any of its stated goals and has no useful purpose”
“..Bitcoin ..useful tool for those operating in the shadows, incl. crime gangs dealing drugs or weapons and shady gov’ts needing to shift reserves, ..usurped by..Tether”
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
“Bitcoin has never realised any of its stated goals and has no useful purpose”
“..Bitcoin ..useful tool for those operating in the shadows, incl. crime gangs dealing drugs or weapons and shady gov’ts needing to shift reserves, ..usurped by..Tether”
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Bitcoin slinks to shadows as crypto bros turn to new kid on the blockchain
It remains a useful tool for some nefarious operators, including global crime gangs and questionable governments, but Bitcoin's role has been usurped by stablecoins — one in particular.
www.abc.net.au
December 2, 2025 at 4:40 AM
“cryptoponzi”
“Bitcoin has never realised any of its stated goals and has no useful purpose”
“..Bitcoin ..useful tool for those operating in the shadows, incl. crime gangs dealing drugs or weapons and shady gov’ts needing to shift reserves, ..usurped by..Tether”
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
“Bitcoin has never realised any of its stated goals and has no useful purpose”
“..Bitcoin ..useful tool for those operating in the shadows, incl. crime gangs dealing drugs or weapons and shady gov’ts needing to shift reserves, ..usurped by..Tether”
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
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“The royal commission found 1677 serving and former serving defence personnel had died by suicide between 1997 and 2021 – more than 20 times the number killed in active duty during the same period.”
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December 1, 2025 at 8:34 PM
“The royal commission found 1677 serving and former serving defence personnel had died by suicide between 1997 and 2021 – more than 20 times the number killed in active duty during the same period.”
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CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
November 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
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Bravo 💪👏 #auspol
Pennings Reigns Victorious Over Adanis’ Five-Year “Attack Dog” Legal Pursuit
Environmental activist Ben Pennings has come out victorious after Indian business tycoon Gautam Adani dragged him across hot coals in the courts for five years.
www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au
November 29, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Bravo 💪👏 #auspol
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I agree with @grogsgamut.bsky.social that these figures are horrific.But i think his diagnosis is wrong.
Its a problem for judicial system only if innocent people are being convicted. There is no evidence of that here.
Rather this is either (a) a policing problem or (b) socio-economic problem. 🧵
Its a problem for judicial system only if innocent people are being convicted. There is no evidence of that here.
Rather this is either (a) a policing problem or (b) socio-economic problem. 🧵
The latest corrective services data is out today, and it points a horrific picture of the systemic racism in our judicial system #PointLive
live.thepoint.com.au
live.thepoint.com.au
November 27, 2025 at 7:30 AM
I agree with @grogsgamut.bsky.social that these figures are horrific.But i think his diagnosis is wrong.
Its a problem for judicial system only if innocent people are being convicted. There is no evidence of that here.
Rather this is either (a) a policing problem or (b) socio-economic problem. 🧵
Its a problem for judicial system only if innocent people are being convicted. There is no evidence of that here.
Rather this is either (a) a policing problem or (b) socio-economic problem. 🧵
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The modern Liberal party doesn't have a great relationship with facts, but it's simple:
When Coal breaks down, your bill goes up.
When Coal breaks down, your bill goes up.
November 27, 2025 at 2:32 AM
The modern Liberal party doesn't have a great relationship with facts, but it's simple:
When Coal breaks down, your bill goes up.
When Coal breaks down, your bill goes up.
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Supporting Qld teachers today.
The right to strike in Qld is a hard fought one. In 1891 you would be convicted.
Qld unions never take strike action lightly. The Qld Parliament is a house of solutions not a house of bickering. Solve issues. We know the members can do better in 2026. #qldpol
The right to strike in Qld is a hard fought one. In 1891 you would be convicted.
Qld unions never take strike action lightly. The Qld Parliament is a house of solutions not a house of bickering. Solve issues. We know the members can do better in 2026. #qldpol
November 25, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Supporting Qld teachers today.
The right to strike in Qld is a hard fought one. In 1891 you would be convicted.
Qld unions never take strike action lightly. The Qld Parliament is a house of solutions not a house of bickering. Solve issues. We know the members can do better in 2026. #qldpol
The right to strike in Qld is a hard fought one. In 1891 you would be convicted.
Qld unions never take strike action lightly. The Qld Parliament is a house of solutions not a house of bickering. Solve issues. We know the members can do better in 2026. #qldpol
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Is it Qld 2012? David Crisafulli thought it was a good idea to put Campbell Newman's education minister John-Paul Langbroek back on the job. He mustn't have caused enough chaos the first time. JFC, Qld media still in fairyland? Come on, get it together in 2026. #qldpol
November 25, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Is it Qld 2012? David Crisafulli thought it was a good idea to put Campbell Newman's education minister John-Paul Langbroek back on the job. He mustn't have caused enough chaos the first time. JFC, Qld media still in fairyland? Come on, get it together in 2026. #qldpol
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Renewables routinely generate more than half of U.K electricity.
They also generate thousands of jobs, reduce our exposure to volatile gas prices, and allow us to stick two fingers up to fossil-fueled dictators.
Leadership is knowing the way, showing the way, AND going the way…🇬🇧♻️⚡️👷👩🔧
They also generate thousands of jobs, reduce our exposure to volatile gas prices, and allow us to stick two fingers up to fossil-fueled dictators.
Leadership is knowing the way, showing the way, AND going the way…🇬🇧♻️⚡️👷👩🔧
November 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Renewables routinely generate more than half of U.K electricity.
They also generate thousands of jobs, reduce our exposure to volatile gas prices, and allow us to stick two fingers up to fossil-fueled dictators.
Leadership is knowing the way, showing the way, AND going the way…🇬🇧♻️⚡️👷👩🔧
They also generate thousands of jobs, reduce our exposure to volatile gas prices, and allow us to stick two fingers up to fossil-fueled dictators.
Leadership is knowing the way, showing the way, AND going the way…🇬🇧♻️⚡️👷👩🔧
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"The X account of Hank Green, a popular YouTuber, says his account is based in Japan; Green told me Sunday that he’d never been to Japan"
A little reminder that all of you trust Elon Musk's website way too much.
A little reminder that all of you trust Elon Musk's website way too much.
Elon Musk’s Worthless, Poisoned Hall of Mirrors
How X blew up its own platform with a new location feature
www.theatlantic.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:40 PM
"The X account of Hank Green, a popular YouTuber, says his account is based in Japan; Green told me Sunday that he’d never been to Japan"
A little reminder that all of you trust Elon Musk's website way too much.
A little reminder that all of you trust Elon Musk's website way too much.
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Despite endemic delays in the criminal justice system, the High Court has said that a judge at a busy London court should not have ordered a defendant to be held in custody for five months beyond the statutory time limit.
rozenberg.substack.com/p/the-laws-d...
rozenberg.substack.com/p/the-laws-d...
The law’s delays
If custody time limits can easily be extended, what’s the point of having them?
rozenberg.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Despite endemic delays in the criminal justice system, the High Court has said that a judge at a busy London court should not have ordered a defendant to be held in custody for five months beyond the statutory time limit.
rozenberg.substack.com/p/the-laws-d...
rozenberg.substack.com/p/the-laws-d...
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Thank you Labour!
For the first time in 30 years, rail fares are to be frozen and will NOT be increased in January.
It will save some people hundreds of pounds a year compared to if prices had risen as usual.
I know some people want fares to go down, but Ice said before having them...
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For the first time in 30 years, rail fares are to be frozen and will NOT be increased in January.
It will save some people hundreds of pounds a year compared to if prices had risen as usual.
I know some people want fares to go down, but Ice said before having them...
1/2
First rail freeze in 30 years to ease the cost of living
Rail fares frozen for the first time in 30 years in historic intervention to deliver real savings for millions of commuters.
www.gov.uk
November 23, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Thank you Labour!
For the first time in 30 years, rail fares are to be frozen and will NOT be increased in January.
It will save some people hundreds of pounds a year compared to if prices had risen as usual.
I know some people want fares to go down, but Ice said before having them...
1/2
For the first time in 30 years, rail fares are to be frozen and will NOT be increased in January.
It will save some people hundreds of pounds a year compared to if prices had risen as usual.
I know some people want fares to go down, but Ice said before having them...
1/2
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"The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little."
-FDR, 1937
-FDR, 1937
November 22, 2025 at 6:31 PM
"The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little."
-FDR, 1937
-FDR, 1937
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Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
November 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
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Once rich with magnesium and life, Australia’s soils are running on empty — and so are we.
The silent mineral deficiency no one talks about
~ Nick Potter
The silent mineral deficiency no one talks about
~ Nick Potter
The silent mineral deficiency no one talks about
Once rich with magnesium and life, Australia’s soils are running on empty — and so are we.
buff.ly
November 22, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Once rich with magnesium and life, Australia’s soils are running on empty — and so are we.
The silent mineral deficiency no one talks about
~ Nick Potter
The silent mineral deficiency no one talks about
~ Nick Potter
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This by @skyelark.bsky.social was such a brilliant slaughtering of the LNP’s $9tn claim. Ley won’t even say the number anymore #ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/factchecks/2...
thepoint.com.au/factchecks/2...
Will Net Zero cost $9 trillion to Australia?
As the Nationals abandon their commitment to achieving net zero by 2050, leader David Littleproud has cited a stunning $9 trillion dollar price tag on the policy as a key reason for the move.
thepoint.com.au
November 20, 2025 at 11:10 PM
This by @skyelark.bsky.social was such a brilliant slaughtering of the LNP’s $9tn claim. Ley won’t even say the number anymore #ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/factchecks/2...
thepoint.com.au/factchecks/2...
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Since March 2021, public sector wages have fallen in real terms by more than private-sector wages.
www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
November 19, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Since March 2021, public sector wages have fallen in real terms by more than private-sector wages.
www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
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Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
Closing Central Madrid To Cars Resulted In 9.5% Boost To Retail Spending, Finds Bank Analysis
City of Madrid significantly boosted the takings of its shops and restaurants last Christmas by banning cars from the CBD, finds an analysis by Spain's second largest bank.
www.forbes.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
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As winter flooding looms, it's worth noting that a young street tree in an asphalt surface can prevent 60% of the rain that falls on it from reaching the ground, even when not in leaf.
Increasing the low levels of urban tree cover should be a strategic national priority.
Increasing the low levels of urban tree cover should be a strategic national priority.
November 18, 2025 at 6:14 PM
As winter flooding looms, it's worth noting that a young street tree in an asphalt surface can prevent 60% of the rain that falls on it from reaching the ground, even when not in leaf.
Increasing the low levels of urban tree cover should be a strategic national priority.
Increasing the low levels of urban tree cover should be a strategic national priority.
Shhh 🤫 don’t tell David Littleproud. His whole world view might fall apart! #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
And, after adjusting for cost of living, Tran found that Australia dropped down the international price comparison rankings.
Instead of the 15th most expensive electricity prices, we rank 24th by this measure, and well below the OECD average.
And, after adjusting for cost of living, Tran found that Australia dropped down the international price comparison rankings.
Instead of the 15th most expensive electricity prices, we rank 24th by this measure, and well below the OECD average.
Are Australians really paying more for electricity than other countries?
Australia’s electricity prices have gone up a long way over the past decade or so, but global energy trends have also pushed up bills in other countries
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Shhh 🤫 don’t tell David Littleproud. His whole world view might fall apart! #auspol
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www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
And, after adjusting for cost of living, Tran found that Australia dropped down the international price comparison rankings.
Instead of the 15th most expensive electricity prices, we rank 24th by this measure, and well below the OECD average.
And, after adjusting for cost of living, Tran found that Australia dropped down the international price comparison rankings.
Instead of the 15th most expensive electricity prices, we rank 24th by this measure, and well below the OECD average.
Are Australians really paying more for electricity than other countries?
Australia’s electricity prices have gone up a long way over the past decade or so, but global energy trends have also pushed up bills in other countries
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:58 PM
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
And, after adjusting for cost of living, Tran found that Australia dropped down the international price comparison rankings.
Instead of the 15th most expensive electricity prices, we rank 24th by this measure, and well below the OECD average.
And, after adjusting for cost of living, Tran found that Australia dropped down the international price comparison rankings.
Instead of the 15th most expensive electricity prices, we rank 24th by this measure, and well below the OECD average.
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“Let’s be clear; the Libs have abandoned climate action & the need of businesses having certainty to invest,” Allegra @allegraspender.bsky.social said. “… they have refused to provide a stable political environment for businesses to make investments.” #AusPol
reneweconomy.com.au/liberals-lur...
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reneweconomy.com.au
November 13, 2025 at 6:05 AM
“Let’s be clear; the Libs have abandoned climate action & the need of businesses having certainty to invest,” Allegra @allegraspender.bsky.social said. “… they have refused to provide a stable political environment for businesses to make investments.” #AusPol
reneweconomy.com.au/liberals-lur...
reneweconomy.com.au/liberals-lur...
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My column with a few quick graphs on today's unemployment figures #ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/news/251113-...
thepoint.com.au/news/251113-...
Overall unemployment falls, but the jobs market remains weak
The fall in unemployment rate effectively rules out any remaining chance of an interest rate cut when the Reserve Bank monetary policy board meets next month
thepoint.com.au
November 13, 2025 at 2:50 AM
My column with a few quick graphs on today's unemployment figures #ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/news/251113-...
thepoint.com.au/news/251113-...
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Sophie Scamps has blasted the LNP saying they’ve “failed” to act for 25yrs, “failed to lead” & only “obstructed”
“I think it signals the death knell of the Liberal Party. They’ve been led around by the nose by the likes of Barnaby Joyce & Gina Rinehart for way too long”💥 #Today #auspol
“I think it signals the death knell of the Liberal Party. They’ve been led around by the nose by the likes of Barnaby Joyce & Gina Rinehart for way too long”💥 #Today #auspol
November 13, 2025 at 1:14 AM