Melissa Sweet
@melissasweetdr.bsky.social
Journalist sharing news on health in all policies, First Nations health, health equity, social determinants of health and climate justice. Based in Australia, and providing local, national and global coverage. Editor in Chief, Croakey Health Media (NFP)
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Unrwa has the capacity and expertise to support a postwar Gaza. We want to help make this peace work
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Unrwa has the capacity and expertise to support a postwar Gaza. We want to help make this peace work | Philippe Lazzarini
With a ceasefire in place, rebuilding must begin, justice be delivered and healing seriously addressed by Palestinian and Israeli societies, says the commissioner-general of Unrwa Philippe Lazzarini
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November 10, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Unrwa has the capacity and expertise to support a postwar Gaza. We want to help make this peace work
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If you care about the BBC, stand up and defend it: this could be the beginning of the end
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If you care about the BBC, stand up and defend it: this could be the beginning of the end | Polly Toynbee
Replacing the TV licence with a means-tested alternative may help disarm the right of one of its most effective weapons, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
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November 10, 2025 at 10:11 PM
If you care about the BBC, stand up and defend it: this could be the beginning of the end
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Victoria urged to ramp up train, tram and bus services – and make off-peak transport cheaper
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Victoria urged to ramp up train, tram and bus services – and make off-peak transport cheaper
Infrastructure Victoria urges Labor to boost public transport in key Melbourne suburbs
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November 10, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Victoria urged to ramp up train, tram and bus services – and make off-peak transport cheaper
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‘It will never be forgiven’: UN climate chief warns world to act or face disaster
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‘It will never be forgiven’: UN climate chief warns world to act or face disaster
Faltering governments will be blamed for famine and conflict abroad, and face stagnation and inflation at home, says climate chief at start of Cop30
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November 10, 2025 at 10:08 PM
‘It will never be forgiven’: UN climate chief warns world to act or face disaster
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‘Make no mistake – this was a coup’: the extraordinary downfall of the BBC’s top bosses
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‘Make no mistake – this was a coup’: the extraordinary downfall of the BBC’s top bosses
The whirlwind that started when Deborah Turness came under attack at a board meeting is part of a wider political story, some say
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November 10, 2025 at 10:05 PM
‘Make no mistake – this was a coup’: the extraordinary downfall of the BBC’s top bosses
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The BBC is facing a coordinated, politically motivated attack. With these resignations, it has given in
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The BBC is facing a coordinated, politically motivated attack. With these resignations, it has given in | Jane Martinson
The corporation should have stood up to the Telegraph, Trump and the Tories. Now, its enemies know how little it takes for it to fold, says Jane Martinson, professor of financial journalism
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November 10, 2025 at 8:42 AM
The BBC is facing a coordinated, politically motivated attack. With these resignations, it has given in
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Young people are increasingly being killed or injured on e-bikes. It’s time for governments to act johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
Young people are increasingly being killed or injured on e-bikes. It’s time for governments to act
In the span of just a few days, two children were killed in separate e-bike crashes in Queensland – one on the Sunshine Coast and another on the Gold Coast.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Young people are increasingly being killed or injured on e-bikes. It’s time for governments to act johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
A new generation of journalists emerges from the Amazon, just in time for COP30. www.cjr.org/feature/repo... via @cjr
A new generation of journalists emerges from the Amazon, just in time for COP30.
A new generation of journalists emerges from the rainforest, just in time for COP30.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:37 AM
A new generation of journalists emerges from the Amazon, just in time for COP30. www.cjr.org/feature/repo... via @cjr
BBC director general and News CEO resign over Trump documentary edit
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BBC director general Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness resign over Trump documentary edit
Tim Davie and Deborah Turness resign after criticism Panorama misled viewers with an edit of a speech by Donald Trump.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:31 AM
BBC director general and News CEO resign over Trump documentary edit
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BBC bosses treating 'systemic bias' allegations seriously, Nandy says
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BBC bosses treating 'systemic bias' allegations seriously, Nandy says
The broadcaster's chair is set to issue a response to a parliamentary committee over claims a Panorama documentary misled viewers.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:29 AM
BBC bosses treating 'systemic bias' allegations seriously, Nandy says
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Why is the BBC expected to apologise over a Donald Trump speech edit?
Boris Johnson and White House criticise the corporation, but some journalists say criticism is part of campaign to destroy the BBC
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Boris Johnson and White House criticise the corporation, but some journalists say criticism is part of campaign to destroy the BBC
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Why is the BBC expected to apologise over a Donald Trump speech edit?
Boris Johnson and White House criticise the corporation, but some journalists say criticism is part of campaign to destroy the BBC
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Why is the BBC expected to apologise over a Donald Trump speech edit?
Boris Johnson and White House criticise the corporation, but some journalists say criticism is part of campaign to destroy the BBC
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Boris Johnson and White House criticise the corporation, but some journalists say criticism is part of campaign to destroy the BBC
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Reposted by Melissa Sweet
We’re still energised after The Climate + Health Summit! 💚 Grateful to the inspiring health leaders, experts & innovators working toward resilient, sustainable communities. Thanks to all who joined and to Jamie Lake @ Manta Ray Media for capturing the spirit so perfectly 👇
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The Climate + Health Summit 2025
YouTube video by Climate and Health Alliance
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November 10, 2025 at 12:19 AM
We’re still energised after The Climate + Health Summit! 💚 Grateful to the inspiring health leaders, experts & innovators working toward resilient, sustainable communities. Thanks to all who joined and to Jamie Lake @ Manta Ray Media for capturing the spirit so perfectly 👇
youtu.be/drUN0OSyzU8
youtu.be/drUN0OSyzU8
Who owns the future?
Lots here to interest those with a concern for public health, AI, commercial determinants of health, digital platforms etc:
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Lots here to interest those with a concern for public health, AI, commercial determinants of health, digital platforms etc:
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Who owns the future?
preview.mailerlite.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Who owns the future?
Lots here to interest those with a concern for public health, AI, commercial determinants of health, digital platforms etc:
preview.mailerlite.com/c3e3j0d9l7/2...
Lots here to interest those with a concern for public health, AI, commercial determinants of health, digital platforms etc:
preview.mailerlite.com/c3e3j0d9l7/2...
Arms industry infiltrates National Press Club johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
Arms industry infiltrates National Press Club
More than a quarter of the National Press Club’s sponsors are part of the global arms industry or working on its behalf.
johnmenadue.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Arms industry infiltrates National Press Club johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
“Tasmania’s director of public health, Mark Veitch, issued a statement on Friday afternoon recommending people consider not consuming fish caught within three kilometres of a salmon pen being treated with florfenicol, if they wanted to avoid exposure to antibiotic residue.”
November 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
“Tasmania’s director of public health, Mark Veitch, issued a statement on Friday afternoon recommending people consider not consuming fish caught within three kilometres of a salmon pen being treated with florfenicol, if they wanted to avoid exposure to antibiotic residue.”
