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Biodiversity loss in all species and every ecosystem linked to humans – report
Biodiversity loss in all species and every ecosystem linked to humans – report
Sweeping synthesis of 2,000 global studies leaves no doubt about scale of problem and role of humans, say experts
Humans are driving biodiversity loss among all species across the planet, according to a synthesis of more than 2,000 studies.
The exhaustive global analysis leaves no doubt about the devastating impact humans are having on Earth, according to researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag) and the University of Zurich. The study – which accounted for nearly 100,000 sites across all continents – found that human activities had resulted in “unprecedented effects on biodiversity”, according to the paper, published in Nature. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
March 26, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Biodiversity loss in all species and every ecosystem linked to humans – report
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March 26, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Bye Felicia 👋
And please don’t ever come back
And please don’t ever come back
Baby wombat grabber Sam Jones leaves Australia after intense backlash including from PM and immigration minister
Montana-based hunting influencer flies out of Australia on Friday after home affairs minister said he couldn’t ‘wait to see the back of this individual’
www.theguardian.com
March 14, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Bye Felicia 👋
And please don’t ever come back
And please don’t ever come back
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We have new laws with seriously dangerous consequences in response to what was a fake plot police believe was designed to divert attention and resources to enable other criminal acts. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Sydney caravan a ‘fake terrorism plot’ and antisemitic attacks a scheme to divert police resources, authorities allege
‘The caravan plot was an elaborate scheme contrived by organised criminals domestically and from offshore,’ AFP deputy commissioner Krissy Barrett says
www.theguardian.com
March 10, 2025 at 5:53 AM
We have new laws with seriously dangerous consequences in response to what was a fake plot police believe was designed to divert attention and resources to enable other criminal acts. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Australia’s largest private arms supplier, Robert Nioa, has become a regular of Donald Trump’s inner circle – and a confidant of Peter Dutton. He is also Bob Katter’s son-in-law.
Shark fishing with Don Jr and Bob Katter’s son-in-law
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
March 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Australia’s largest private arms supplier, Robert Nioa, has become a regular of Donald Trump’s inner circle – and a confidant of Peter Dutton. He is also Bob Katter’s son-in-law.
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Jacinta Price has had to repay expenses she improperly claimed from the taxpayer 13 TIMES!!! And she is under investigation for a 14th breach! And Dutton has appointed her in charge of reducing govt waste! The incompetent corrupt Coalition is just trolling Australian voters now. #auspol #AusVotes25
March 7, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Jacinta Price has had to repay expenses she improperly claimed from the taxpayer 13 TIMES!!! And she is under investigation for a 14th breach! And Dutton has appointed her in charge of reducing govt waste! The incompetent corrupt Coalition is just trolling Australian voters now. #auspol #AusVotes25
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Pinched from another place ...
March 7, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Pinched from another place ...
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An academic report has found the Voice referendum normalised racism and increased hostility toward First Nations People - just as No campaign desired. (I’ll never get over my anger at the No campaign - particularly Dutton, Price and Mundine. Callous and cruel people).
www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article...
www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article...
Report finds Voice referendum normalised racism and increased hostility toward First Nations People
The report also examined the ways in which racism and discrimination exist in Australia, as well as the impact of the October 2023 referendum.
www.sbs.com.au
March 8, 2025 at 9:02 AM
An academic report has found the Voice referendum normalised racism and increased hostility toward First Nations People - just as No campaign desired. (I’ll never get over my anger at the No campaign - particularly Dutton, Price and Mundine. Callous and cruel people).
www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article...
www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article...
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Oh yes, the old “must do better”. Call me a grumpy old cynic, but I am not convinced.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
Salmon industry apologises for 'unprecedented' mortality event, pledges changes
The peak body for salmon farming acknowledges the community impact of mass salmon mortalities and fatty chunks washing ashore on Tasmanian beaches, calling it a "concerning time" and saying the indust...
www.abc.net.au
March 7, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Oh yes, the old “must do better”. Call me a grumpy old cynic, but I am not convinced.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
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Meta has been hiding cyclone related searches on Facebook. This is a threat to Australia lives.
They should not be allowed to operate in our market again.
It is gross social negligence and utterly unacceptable.
They should not be allowed to operate in our market again.
It is gross social negligence and utterly unacceptable.
March 5, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Meta has been hiding cyclone related searches on Facebook. This is a threat to Australia lives.
They should not be allowed to operate in our market again.
It is gross social negligence and utterly unacceptable.
They should not be allowed to operate in our market again.
It is gross social negligence and utterly unacceptable.
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Calls for mandatory death penalty for anyone who murders a police officer.
Dems loudly and vocally yell about Jan 6th and Capitol Police
Dems loudly and vocally yell about Jan 6th and Capitol Police
March 5, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Calls for mandatory death penalty for anyone who murders a police officer.
Dems loudly and vocally yell about Jan 6th and Capitol Police
Dems loudly and vocally yell about Jan 6th and Capitol Police
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Leaders of the free world stand united in London
The United States is not among them
The United States is not among them
March 2, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Leaders of the free world stand united in London
The United States is not among them
The United States is not among them
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Recommended read for settlers trying to grasp the brutal truth of the land you take for granted, but will never truly be yours.
We are country, country is us
Violence, murder and genocide will never change that immutable fact.
We are country, country is us
Violence, murder and genocide will never change that immutable fact.
February 28, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Recommended read for settlers trying to grasp the brutal truth of the land you take for granted, but will never truly be yours.
We are country, country is us
Violence, murder and genocide will never change that immutable fact.
We are country, country is us
Violence, murder and genocide will never change that immutable fact.
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Another day waking up to reset the “what the fuck America” clock.
February 28, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Another day waking up to reset the “what the fuck America” clock.
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#Breaking Albo has announced a $25m solar for residents initiative to be fully-funded by the Commonwealth government, but rolled out with the NSW government.
‘This will provide co-funding to owners, corporations and Strata managers to install shared rooftop solar systems …
A win-win situation.’
‘This will provide co-funding to owners, corporations and Strata managers to install shared rooftop solar systems …
A win-win situation.’
February 28, 2025 at 12:43 AM
#Breaking Albo has announced a $25m solar for residents initiative to be fully-funded by the Commonwealth government, but rolled out with the NSW government.
‘This will provide co-funding to owners, corporations and Strata managers to install shared rooftop solar systems …
A win-win situation.’
‘This will provide co-funding to owners, corporations and Strata managers to install shared rooftop solar systems …
A win-win situation.’
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What is the deal Petter Dutton? Buying shares in banks knowing a bail out is coming the next day is insider trading. Right? www.sbs.com.au/news/video/l...
Labor demands Peter Dutton explain timing of share purchases
The Government is demanding Opposition leader, Peter Dutton, disclose when he bought shares in major banks before a $4 billion banking-sector bail out during the Global Financial Crisis. Parliamentary...
www.sbs.com.au
February 26, 2025 at 3:11 AM
What is the deal Petter Dutton? Buying shares in banks knowing a bail out is coming the next day is insider trading. Right? www.sbs.com.au/news/video/l...
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Dutton's property investments... A reminder, on this property he made $3,675,000. But because you get a 50% discount on capital gains, he only had to pay tax on $1,837,500.
That tax discount each year costs around $22bn - of which $18bn goes to the richest 10%
That tax discount each year costs around $22bn - of which $18bn goes to the richest 10%
February 25, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Dutton's property investments... A reminder, on this property he made $3,675,000. But because you get a 50% discount on capital gains, he only had to pay tax on $1,837,500.
That tax discount each year costs around $22bn - of which $18bn goes to the richest 10%
That tax discount each year costs around $22bn - of which $18bn goes to the richest 10%
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‘They forced me to stand for hours in the cold, arms raised and shackled’: eight Gaza doctors on their Israeli prison ordeal
‘They forced me to stand for hours in the cold, arms raised and shackled’: eight Gaza doctors on their Israeli prison ordeal
Senior doctors and surgeons describe the torture, starvation, humiliation and denial of medical care they endured while being held without charge
* More than 160 Gazan medics held in Israeli prisons amid reports of torture
Many days I was tied to a…
www.theguardian.com
February 26, 2025 at 6:18 AM
‘They forced me to stand for hours in the cold, arms raised and shackled’: eight Gaza doctors on their Israeli prison ordeal
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