Ken
@squiggler1.bsky.social
Blueskyer from Aus, 19Nov24.
Scream for HONEST media.
Photos: Kenny the Koala.
I love photos especially birds, places and plants.
Booklover
Scream for HONEST media.
Photos: Kenny the Koala.
I love photos especially birds, places and plants.
Booklover
Pressure needs to be continually put on the Nats.
Academics say their work estimating the cost of reaching net zero emissions is being ‘misrepresented’ after Nationals repeat (and repeat) $9tn claim
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Academics say their net zero costing is being ‘misrepresented’ after Nationals repeat $9tn claim
Researchers behind report cited by some in the Coalition say their work is based on various assumptions – largely involving cost to overseas customers, not Australians
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Pressure needs to be continually put on the Nats.
@albomp.bsky.social, this needs a response. It's not as if a pack of rat bags are claiming this!
Cuts to key research facilities threaten Australia’s ability to be a global scientific leader
theconversation.com/cuts-to-key-...
theconversation.com/cuts-to-key-...
Cuts to key research facilities threaten Australia’s ability to be a global scientific leader
At the same time Australia has inked a deal with the US on critical minerals, it’s proposing cuts to facilities that underpin its clean energy ambitions.
theconversation.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:27 AM
@albomp.bsky.social, this needs a response. It's not as if a pack of rat bags are claiming this!
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Australia’s richest person — who happens to be a devotee of Donald Trump — has emerged as one of the biggest winners of the US-China spat over strategic minerals.
Read the Big Take: bloom.bg/4oPJmlo
🎨: Mark Harris 📷️: Getty & Alamy
Read the Big Take: bloom.bg/4oPJmlo
🎨: Mark Harris 📷️: Getty & Alamy
November 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Australia’s richest person — who happens to be a devotee of Donald Trump — has emerged as one of the biggest winners of the US-China spat over strategic minerals.
Read the Big Take: bloom.bg/4oPJmlo
🎨: Mark Harris 📷️: Getty & Alamy
Read the Big Take: bloom.bg/4oPJmlo
🎨: Mark Harris 📷️: Getty & Alamy
They're there in the US and they are here in Oz. In fact I guess they are everywhere.
Remember: The richest 1% evade over $160 billion in taxes every year.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
October 29, 2025 at 8:42 PM
They're there in the US and they are here in Oz. In fact I guess they are everywhere.
I'm with you David and all the others who want the Full Murphy Review Recommendations implemented.
That's what the #Dunkley voted for in the by-election.
The Labor Caucus must cajole the the PM and Cabinet into working their way through this.
Yes I want Free to Air TV. Don't ...
That's what the #Dunkley voted for in the by-election.
The Labor Caucus must cajole the the PM and Cabinet into working their way through this.
Yes I want Free to Air TV. Don't ...
Even former gambling execs are calling for action on gambling ads.
Good to hear the Minister is restarting talks on reform, but what’s needed is courage from the PM to take on vested interests & pursue a complete ban on ads - just as the Murphy Review recommended.
www.afr.com/politics/fed...
Good to hear the Minister is restarting talks on reform, but what’s needed is courage from the PM to take on vested interests & pursue a complete ban on ads - just as the Murphy Review recommended.
www.afr.com/politics/fed...
October 5, 2025 at 5:18 AM
I'm with you David and all the others who want the Full Murphy Review Recommendations implemented.
That's what the #Dunkley voted for in the by-election.
The Labor Caucus must cajole the the PM and Cabinet into working their way through this.
Yes I want Free to Air TV. Don't ...
That's what the #Dunkley voted for in the by-election.
The Labor Caucus must cajole the the PM and Cabinet into working their way through this.
Yes I want Free to Air TV. Don't ...
How to deal with this?
Americans and the rest of us need to think of ways to counter this.
Start with organisations - like Murdochs, the media, that support and encourage and spread such stupidity.
Americans and the rest of us need to think of ways to counter this.
Start with organisations - like Murdochs, the media, that support and encourage and spread such stupidity.
I did not think we would get to this point even 12 months ago.
Now I just shrug, as do many.
And THAT is a problem
#NotNormal
Now I just shrug, as do many.
And THAT is a problem
#NotNormal
Setting aside the absolute scientific idiocy of the specifics here, reflect for just a moment on the fact that there's a list of "banned words" at all.
That's fascism and unAmerican.
"Energy Dept adds #climatechange and emissions to list of banned words"
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...
That's fascism and unAmerican.
"Energy Dept adds #climatechange and emissions to list of banned words"
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...
September 28, 2025 at 9:55 PM
How to deal with this?
Americans and the rest of us need to think of ways to counter this.
Start with organisations - like Murdochs, the media, that support and encourage and spread such stupidity.
Americans and the rest of us need to think of ways to counter this.
Start with organisations - like Murdochs, the media, that support and encourage and spread such stupidity.
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Take Tylenol and call me in the morning …
September 26, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Take Tylenol and call me in the morning …
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Nope, he has always refused to answer the question.
What's worse about Hastie though, is that like Morrison, he's an opportunistic narcissist.
And he's funded, endorsed and adored by Gina Rinehart.
Andrew Hastie - without the ugly drinking and the scandals - is Gina's new, improved Barnaby toy.
What's worse about Hastie though, is that like Morrison, he's an opportunistic narcissist.
And he's funded, endorsed and adored by Gina Rinehart.
Andrew Hastie - without the ugly drinking and the scandals - is Gina's new, improved Barnaby toy.
Has he ever disavowed his father’s views about creationism? #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Future Liberal leader or party disruptor? Andrew Hastie and the rise of the ‘Maga right’
WA MP offers a divisive brand of politics that shuns net zero and migration and is anchored in flag-waving patriotism, faith and family
www.theguardian.com
September 26, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Nope, he has always refused to answer the question.
What's worse about Hastie though, is that like Morrison, he's an opportunistic narcissist.
And he's funded, endorsed and adored by Gina Rinehart.
Andrew Hastie - without the ugly drinking and the scandals - is Gina's new, improved Barnaby toy.
What's worse about Hastie though, is that like Morrison, he's an opportunistic narcissist.
And he's funded, endorsed and adored by Gina Rinehart.
Andrew Hastie - without the ugly drinking and the scandals - is Gina's new, improved Barnaby toy.
Please sign the petition.
Pro-gun groups are mobilising against gun laws, and celebrating the increase in guns in our community.
We've launched a petition to create a National Firearms Register to help close dangerous loopholes and better protect public safety.
Can you sign and share?
▶️ theaus.in/firearm_regi...
We've launched a petition to create a National Firearms Register to help close dangerous loopholes and better protect public safety.
Can you sign and share?
▶️ theaus.in/firearm_regi...
September 20, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Please sign the petition.
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Mark Dreyfus has called out Tim Wilson’s nasty & intimidatory electoral campaign in #Goldstein which included incidents of abuse, harassment, even death threats. Dreyfus credits Zoe Daniel & says, unlike Wilson, her campaign was one of integrity.
Shame on you Wilson. #auspol
Shame on you Wilson. #auspol
August 28, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Mark Dreyfus has called out Tim Wilson’s nasty & intimidatory electoral campaign in #Goldstein which included incidents of abuse, harassment, even death threats. Dreyfus credits Zoe Daniel & says, unlike Wilson, her campaign was one of integrity.
Shame on you Wilson. #auspol
Shame on you Wilson. #auspol
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‘Cascading, compounding’: five key takeaways from Australia’s national climate risk assessment
- by @readfearn.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- by @readfearn.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Cascading, compounding’: five key takeaways from Australia’s national climate risk assessment
From rising heat-related deaths to the environmental and economic cost of climate change, here’s what the landmark report warns
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2025 at 12:17 AM
‘Cascading, compounding’: five key takeaways from Australia’s national climate risk assessment
- by @readfearn.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- by @readfearn.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Erwin Jackson on where Australia is at on climate adaptation and what is needed is worth a read
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Australia has an Everest to climb if it wants to protect itself from climate catastrophe. But do we have the political resolve? | Erwin Jackson
The National Adaptation Plan is only a small step towards a comprehensive strategy to build resilience into Australia’s economy
www.theguardian.com
September 17, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Erwin Jackson on where Australia is at on climate adaptation and what is needed is worth a read
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Battle for the bush? Ignore the noise – most farmers like renewables
theconversation.com/battle-for-t...
theconversation.com/battle-for-t...
Battle for the bush? Ignore the noise – most farmers like renewables
Getting to net zero relies on the bush. Rapid change can create tensions – but media framing and vested interests have inflamed the situation.
theconversation.com
September 17, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Battle for the bush? Ignore the noise – most farmers like renewables
theconversation.com/battle-for-t...
theconversation.com/battle-for-t...
If you haven’t already forgotten the #Libs / #LNP then you should after #Hastie’s no surprise rash announcement. Another nail in their coffin.
“[hastie] has picked a hell of a day to say he will die on the hill of net zero… millions of australians were just warned about the potentially catastrophic impacts of climate change and he is saying to them ‘i don’t give a stuff’.”
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www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
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www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
Hastie threatens to quit frontbench, issues net zero ultimatum to Ley
Andrew Hastie’s opposition to net zero emissions is well known, but his provocative comments about quitting the frontbench are a fresh test of Opposition Leader Sussan Ley’s authority.
www.smh.com.au
September 15, 2025 at 12:32 PM
@albomp.bsky.social I hope and Chris have this under control.
A must-read explainer from @jcobevans.bsky.social on carbon budgets.
If 🇦🇺 is to avoid blowing ours, we need an emissions target of 75% cut by 2035. The Govt must stand up for Australia’s future and set a target that secures their future.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
If 🇦🇺 is to avoid blowing ours, we need an emissions target of 75% cut by 2035. The Govt must stand up for Australia’s future and set a target that secures their future.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
2036: The year Australia is due to blow its carbon budget
Unless Australia lifts its ambitions, its "fair share" of carbon emissions will be spent 14 years early. With the government announcing a 2035 climate target this week, there is intense debate on how ...
www.abc.net.au
September 15, 2025 at 8:31 AM
@albomp.bsky.social I hope and Chris have this under control.
Reposting as much for me as for you.
And yet Labor governments continue to approved fossil fuel mega projects and seek to impose heavy penalties on people who protest to make us pay attention to our looming fate
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
First climate risk assessment finds 1.5m Australians at risk from sea level rise by 2050
One and a half million Australians are at risk from sea levels rising by 2050 unless climate change can be limited, Australia’s first national climate risk assessment warns.
www.abc.net.au
September 15, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Reposting as much for me as for you.
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"Today I’m here for one purpose. And that is to expose the cover-up."
Some days, I meet a source whose courage absolutely knocks my socks off. Today, Mick Dover is risking one million dollars to tell his story to 4 Corners. Watch ABC TV 8.30pm & YouTube. #PBCC #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Some days, I meet a source whose courage absolutely knocks my socks off. Today, Mick Dover is risking one million dollars to tell his story to 4 Corners. Watch ABC TV 8.30pm & YouTube. #PBCC #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
The Plymouth Brethren offered Mick $1 million to stay silent. He refused
The controversial church offered to settle with Mick Dover over his allegations of abuse, but only if he signed a non-disclosure agreement and agreed not to disparage them in any way.
www.abc.net.au
September 14, 2025 at 8:12 PM
"Today I’m here for one purpose. And that is to expose the cover-up."
Some days, I meet a source whose courage absolutely knocks my socks off. Today, Mick Dover is risking one million dollars to tell his story to 4 Corners. Watch ABC TV 8.30pm & YouTube. #PBCC #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Some days, I meet a source whose courage absolutely knocks my socks off. Today, Mick Dover is risking one million dollars to tell his story to 4 Corners. Watch ABC TV 8.30pm & YouTube. #PBCC #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
So worrying.
A response is needed @albomp.bsky.social
1.5, 2.0 and rising - where is it now? Where will it be in 2030, 2035, 2040, 2050 and now 2070.
A response is needed @albomp.bsky.social
1.5, 2.0 and rising - where is it now? Where will it be in 2030, 2035, 2040, 2050 and now 2070.
"Anthony Albanese's claim that more fossil gas is needed for the energy transition is unscientific nonsense - it is gas industry propaganda raised to the level of state policy – and reflects a stampede toward more fossil fuels rather than a transition away."
Australian government gaslights the nation as it puts Woodside ahead…
Climate Analytics responds to the Australian government's approval of Woodside Energy's gas production project out to 2070
climateanalytics.org
September 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM
So worrying.
A response is needed @albomp.bsky.social
1.5, 2.0 and rising - where is it now? Where will it be in 2030, 2035, 2040, 2050 and now 2070.
A response is needed @albomp.bsky.social
1.5, 2.0 and rising - where is it now? Where will it be in 2030, 2035, 2040, 2050 and now 2070.
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PM Anthony Albanese has described the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (formerly the “Exclusive Brethren”) as a cult & its activities during the last election will be scrutinised in a parliamentary inquiry. Watch Big Brethren, #4Corners, Monday 8.30 ABC TV & YouTube for our international viewers.
September 12, 2025 at 8:49 PM
PM Anthony Albanese has described the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (formerly the “Exclusive Brethren”) as a cult & its activities during the last election will be scrutinised in a parliamentary inquiry. Watch Big Brethren, #4Corners, Monday 8.30 ABC TV & YouTube for our international viewers.
I've added my name to the petition, will you?
There are now more licenced firearms in AU than b4 the 1996 Port Arthur massacre – & we still have no National Firearms Register.
Australians need gun laws that live up to the bravery of the 1st laws, but now, these laws are no longer fit for purpose.
#auspol
Australians need gun laws that live up to the bravery of the 1st laws, but now, these laws are no longer fit for purpose.
#auspol
✍️ PETITION: Australia Needs a National Firearms Register
Our research has revealed there are now more licenced firearms in Australia than before the 1996 Port Arthur massacre. ✍️ Add your name to call on the Federal Government to urgently establish a Nation...
nb.australiainstitute.org.au
September 12, 2025 at 12:11 PM
I've added my name to the petition, will you?
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Govt needs to put the community ahead of the fossil fuel industry’s expansion and set a strong 2035 target so we can show global leadership and push other countries to do the same.
Govt should be serving the people, not the big gas exporters.
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/906267...
Govt should be serving the people, not the big gas exporters.
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/906267...
September 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Govt needs to put the community ahead of the fossil fuel industry’s expansion and set a strong 2035 target so we can show global leadership and push other countries to do the same.
Govt should be serving the people, not the big gas exporters.
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/906267...
Govt should be serving the people, not the big gas exporters.
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/906267...
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Approving the NW Shelf expansion ignores climate science & the ICJ. It's a betrayal of 🇦🇺ns & our Pacific neighbours.
The Govt talks about the 'Pacific Family', but when it comes to protecting our neighbours, it is putting fossil fuel interests first.
www.afr.com/politics/fed...
The Govt talks about the 'Pacific Family', but when it comes to protecting our neighbours, it is putting fossil fuel interests first.
www.afr.com/politics/fed...
Approving North West Shelf breaks international law, Australia told
The Vanuatu government led an international court case objecting to new fossil fuel energy projects in the Pacific.
www.afr.com
September 10, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Approving the NW Shelf expansion ignores climate science & the ICJ. It's a betrayal of 🇦🇺ns & our Pacific neighbours.
The Govt talks about the 'Pacific Family', but when it comes to protecting our neighbours, it is putting fossil fuel interests first.
www.afr.com/politics/fed...
The Govt talks about the 'Pacific Family', but when it comes to protecting our neighbours, it is putting fossil fuel interests first.
www.afr.com/politics/fed...
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Koalas say yes.
My @smh cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
September 9, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Koalas say yes.
My @smh cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
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Great work Victoria. Unfortunately, Queensland will not be able to follow until the LNP is placed on the opposition benches. #springst www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
First Nations leaders applaud Australia's first treaty centuries in the making
For Aboriginal people, it has been centuries in the making. As Victoria tables legislation for the country's first treaty with First Nations people, Indigenous leaders are urging other states and terr...
www.abc.net.au
September 10, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Great work Victoria. Unfortunately, Queensland will not be able to follow until the LNP is placed on the opposition benches. #springst www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...