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EU Democracy Shield – fluff or puff?
Can the European Union ensure that its well-intentioned ‘Democracy Shield’ is more than a soundbite?
By Professor Juliet Lodge
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/eu-...
Can the European Union ensure that its well-intentioned ‘Democracy Shield’ is more than a soundbite?
By Professor Juliet Lodge
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/eu-...
EU Democracy Shield – fluff or puff?
Can the European Union ensure that its well-intentioned ‘Democracy Shield’ is more than a soundbite?
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 9:38 AM
EU Democracy Shield – fluff or puff?
Can the European Union ensure that its well-intentioned ‘Democracy Shield’ is more than a soundbite?
By Professor Juliet Lodge
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/eu-...
Can the European Union ensure that its well-intentioned ‘Democracy Shield’ is more than a soundbite?
By Professor Juliet Lodge
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/eu-...
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Here is an excellent summary of last week's National Emergency Briefing in London. Well worth a watch and please sign the letter to the Prime Minister linked at the end.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sa7...
#climatechange #impacts #energy #health #tippingpoints #nationalsecurity #foodsecurity
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sa7...
#climatechange #impacts #energy #health #tippingpoints #nationalsecurity #foodsecurity
This is not the video I had planned to make.
YouTube video by Just Have a Think
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Here is an excellent summary of last week's National Emergency Briefing in London. Well worth a watch and please sign the letter to the Prime Minister linked at the end.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sa7...
#climatechange #impacts #energy #health #tippingpoints #nationalsecurity #foodsecurity
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sa7...
#climatechange #impacts #energy #health #tippingpoints #nationalsecurity #foodsecurity
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"It is our view that a detailed framework for post-2050 reductions and removals is best developed closer to 2050." - wrong. We need action now to avoid disaster in 2050.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Government rejects all of Climate Change Commission's emissions target recommendations
It comes despite a Climate Change Commission warning that New Zealand is being hit sooner and more severely than expected.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 3, 2025 at 9:43 PM
"It is our view that a detailed framework for post-2050 reductions and removals is best developed closer to 2050." - wrong. We need action now to avoid disaster in 2050.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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This sounds like when my ex boyfriend tried to convince me why NFTs had any actual
value
value
The co-founder of Kalshi says: " The long-term vision is to financialize everything and create a tradable asset out of any difference in opinion."
December 3, 2025 at 10:22 PM
This sounds like when my ex boyfriend tried to convince me why NFTs had any actual
value
value
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Going to go out on a limb and guess that Tennessee is one of those states where people rail against socialism and vote Republican but have one the highest rates of people on government benefits in the US
December 3, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Going to go out on a limb and guess that Tennessee is one of those states where people rail against socialism and vote Republican but have one the highest rates of people on government benefits in the US
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Monumental win for mob in a time of turmoil.
We all need to celebrate the hell out of any wins for any of us.
Something Australians can finally feel not shit about.
Something mob around the nation are watching and learning from. Building, always building . Not destroying.
We all need to celebrate the hell out of any wins for any of us.
Something Australians can finally feel not shit about.
Something mob around the nation are watching and learning from. Building, always building . Not destroying.
Victoria has made history, with the first Treaty with First Nations people in the country!
It’s time to celebrate this huge moment! Join @firstpeoplesvic, First Nations people and allies from all walks of life next Friday 12 December to celebrate the incredible journey to Treaty.
It’s time to celebrate this huge moment! Join @firstpeoplesvic, First Nations people and allies from all walks of life next Friday 12 December to celebrate the incredible journey to Treaty.
December 2, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Monumental win for mob in a time of turmoil.
We all need to celebrate the hell out of any wins for any of us.
Something Australians can finally feel not shit about.
Something mob around the nation are watching and learning from. Building, always building . Not destroying.
We all need to celebrate the hell out of any wins for any of us.
Something Australians can finally feel not shit about.
Something mob around the nation are watching and learning from. Building, always building . Not destroying.
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The Albanese govt sat on this report for TWO YEARS, and then only released it after parliament finished for the year.
The report was originally commissioned “to enhance integrity and trust in government institutions” lol
The report was originally commissioned “to enhance integrity and trust in government institutions” lol
Scathing ‘jobs for mates’ review finds appointments to government boards routinely abused
A report by Lynelle Briggs says placements ‘look like nepotism’ and are undermining confidence in government
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:45 PM
The Albanese govt sat on this report for TWO YEARS, and then only released it after parliament finished for the year.
The report was originally commissioned “to enhance integrity and trust in government institutions” lol
The report was originally commissioned “to enhance integrity and trust in government institutions” lol
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Senator Shoebridge: "I’ve seen you publicly condemn, put out proactive statements condemning, pro-Palestinian protests, but when the most high profile neo-Nazi protest is held out the front of a state Parliament House, you choose not to put a proactive public statement condemning it."
December 2, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Senator Shoebridge: "I’ve seen you publicly condemn, put out proactive statements condemning, pro-Palestinian protests, but when the most high profile neo-Nazi protest is held out the front of a state Parliament House, you choose not to put a proactive public statement condemning it."
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Someone get me (genetic epidemiologist) & my husband (school psychologist) on a podcast bc our rants on these people are...fiery. We spent 5y in the bay around these folks and oh boy.
I'm also so sick of these puff pieces that avoid saying plainly what this actually is. Shoddy science for eugenics.
I'm also so sick of these puff pieces that avoid saying plainly what this actually is. Shoddy science for eugenics.
December 2, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Someone get me (genetic epidemiologist) & my husband (school psychologist) on a podcast bc our rants on these people are...fiery. We spent 5y in the bay around these folks and oh boy.
I'm also so sick of these puff pieces that avoid saying plainly what this actually is. Shoddy science for eugenics.
I'm also so sick of these puff pieces that avoid saying plainly what this actually is. Shoddy science for eugenics.
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Canadian publisher Kids Can Press "strongly condemns any denigrating, violent, or unauthorized use of Franklin's name or image" following Pete Hegseth's post:
December 2, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Canadian publisher Kids Can Press "strongly condemns any denigrating, violent, or unauthorized use of Franklin's name or image" following Pete Hegseth's post:
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No one is coming to save us but us.
We all have a role to play.
Start in your local community here (& if there is no group in your community - then start one!) #auspol > www.communityindependentsproject.org/community-el...
We all have a role to play.
Start in your local community here (& if there is no group in your community - then start one!) #auspol > www.communityindependentsproject.org/community-el...
December 2, 2025 at 3:22 AM
No one is coming to save us but us.
We all have a role to play.
Start in your local community here (& if there is no group in your community - then start one!) #auspol > www.communityindependentsproject.org/community-el...
We all have a role to play.
Start in your local community here (& if there is no group in your community - then start one!) #auspol > www.communityindependentsproject.org/community-el...
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Crikey has published the unedited transcript of the speech Kerry O'Brien have at the Walkely Awards.
ABC legend Kerry O'Brien's speech was cut down by newspapers. Here it is in full
www.crikey.com.au
December 1, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Crikey has published the unedited transcript of the speech Kerry O'Brien have at the Walkely Awards.
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LET'S GO #TheSundayShot
Sunday Shot is about to start. Jo and I have @roycerk2.bsky.social, who is just back from COP in Brazil, and Lorena Allam, for a look at the world news of the week. Join us!
SUNDAY SHOT - November 30
YouTube video by The Sunday Shot
www.youtube.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM
LET'S GO #TheSundayShot
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“If you can’t win on the field you can always play quarterback for the culture war”
aka The Failing at Life-to-MAGA Influencer” pipeline LOL
aka The Failing at Life-to-MAGA Influencer” pipeline LOL
November 29, 2025 at 9:02 PM
“If you can’t win on the field you can always play quarterback for the culture war”
aka The Failing at Life-to-MAGA Influencer” pipeline LOL
aka The Failing at Life-to-MAGA Influencer” pipeline LOL
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Think we need more bravery in our politics? So do authors including Yannis Varoufakis, Senator Fatima Payman, Michelle O’Neil, Barrie Cassidy and my good self.
Order now to get the bravery book in time for Xmas #climate
australiainstitute.org.au/store/a-time...
Order now to get the bravery book in time for Xmas #climate
australiainstitute.org.au/store/a-time...
A time for Bravery: What happens when Australia chooses courage? - Store - The Australia Institute
This book brings together advocates, politicians, campaigners, medical doctors, academics and a firefighter each with their answer to the question: what does bravery look like in Australia and how mig...
australiainstitute.org.au
November 29, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Think we need more bravery in our politics? So do authors including Yannis Varoufakis, Senator Fatima Payman, Michelle O’Neil, Barrie Cassidy and my good self.
Order now to get the bravery book in time for Xmas #climate
australiainstitute.org.au/store/a-time...
Order now to get the bravery book in time for Xmas #climate
australiainstitute.org.au/store/a-time...
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"Black Mountain Energy’s planned drilling for gas is likely to have a significant impact on threatened species, groundwater and the nearby West Kimberley National Heritage Place, according to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water"
www.boilingcold.com.au/environmenta...
www.boilingcold.com.au/environmenta...
Enviro regulator raises doubts over Kimberley fracking
Black Mountain's conclusion that its drilling will not affect water resources is without foundation, and threatened species and National Heritage are at risk, according to the Federal environment depa...
www.boilingcold.com.au
November 29, 2025 at 2:16 AM
"Black Mountain Energy’s planned drilling for gas is likely to have a significant impact on threatened species, groundwater and the nearby West Kimberley National Heritage Place, according to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water"
www.boilingcold.com.au/environmenta...
www.boilingcold.com.au/environmenta...
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On this week's #SundayShot, @roycerk2.bsky.social rolls off the plane from @cop30brazil.bsky.social to join Lorena Allam on the panel. Plus an interview with newly minted @walkleys.bsky.social-award winner Yaara Bou Melham on her powerful documentary feature KURLU COUNTRY.
Join us!
Join us!
November 28, 2025 at 9:35 AM
On this week's #SundayShot, @roycerk2.bsky.social rolls off the plane from @cop30brazil.bsky.social to join Lorena Allam on the panel. Plus an interview with newly minted @walkleys.bsky.social-award winner Yaara Bou Melham on her powerful documentary feature KURLU COUNTRY.
Join us!
Join us!
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Excellent.
Controversial 'Brumby Bill' recognising horses' heritage value dumped
A widely criticised bill recognising the heritage value of wild horses in Kosciuszko National Park will be scrapped in a move celebrated by the Invasive Species Council.
www.abc.net.au
November 28, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Excellent.
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First take on EPBC amendments in the compromise deal struck to get it passed
Justine Bell-James, @euanritchie.bsky.social, @drphilmccormack.bsky.social & me in @aunz.theconversation.com
#NativeForestLogging #MinisterialDiscretion #UnacceptableImpacts #PayToDestroy #NationalEnvironmentalStandards
Justine Bell-James, @euanritchie.bsky.social, @drphilmccormack.bsky.social & me in @aunz.theconversation.com
#NativeForestLogging #MinisterialDiscretion #UnacceptableImpacts #PayToDestroy #NationalEnvironmentalStandards
Long-sought environmental law reform is finally here. But will the compromise deal actually protect nature?
After years of failed attempts, Australia’s environmental laws are finally getting an overhaul. But will they stop the damage done to nature?
theconversation.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:40 AM
First take on EPBC amendments in the compromise deal struck to get it passed
Justine Bell-James, @euanritchie.bsky.social, @drphilmccormack.bsky.social & me in @aunz.theconversation.com
#NativeForestLogging #MinisterialDiscretion #UnacceptableImpacts #PayToDestroy #NationalEnvironmentalStandards
Justine Bell-James, @euanritchie.bsky.social, @drphilmccormack.bsky.social & me in @aunz.theconversation.com
#NativeForestLogging #MinisterialDiscretion #UnacceptableImpacts #PayToDestroy #NationalEnvironmentalStandards
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It's a relief that Coal & Gas projects have been excluded from the 3 EPBC fast-track pathways of 'national interest' exemption, 'streamlined assessment', & 'bioregional plans'
But those fast-track pathways are still open to all kinds of other developments including 'critical minerals' projects👇
But those fast-track pathways are still open to all kinds of other developments including 'critical minerals' projects👇
“Nearly four out of five of Australia’s critical mineral projects sit on Indigenous lands”.
For @copower.bsky.social, Noa Wynn examines the Yindjibarndi claim for damages to land and how green colonialism is repeating old injustices.
For @copower.bsky.social, Noa Wynn examines the Yindjibarndi claim for damages to land and how green colonialism is repeating old injustices.
Colonialism's new Gold Rush: how 80 per cent of Australia's critical mineral mines exploit Aboriginal land without true consent - Overland literary journal
This fight over the Pilbara mine is not an isolated spat — it hints at a much larger problem. A new study finds that nearly four out of five of Australia’s critical mineral projects sit on Indigenous ...
overland.org.au
November 27, 2025 at 7:18 AM
It's a relief that Coal & Gas projects have been excluded from the 3 EPBC fast-track pathways of 'national interest' exemption, 'streamlined assessment', & 'bioregional plans'
But those fast-track pathways are still open to all kinds of other developments including 'critical minerals' projects👇
But those fast-track pathways are still open to all kinds of other developments including 'critical minerals' projects👇
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A new report from the Clean Energy Regulator infers emissions from facilities covered by the Safeguard Mechanism fell by 3.2 MT last year.
But, also states 12 fewer facilities are covered this year, so emissions may not have been reduce at all (or only marginally).
cer.gov.au/markets/repo...
But, also states 12 fewer facilities are covered this year, so emissions may not have been reduce at all (or only marginally).
cer.gov.au/markets/repo...
November 27, 2025 at 4:16 AM
A new report from the Clean Energy Regulator infers emissions from facilities covered by the Safeguard Mechanism fell by 3.2 MT last year.
But, also states 12 fewer facilities are covered this year, so emissions may not have been reduce at all (or only marginally).
cer.gov.au/markets/repo...
But, also states 12 fewer facilities are covered this year, so emissions may not have been reduce at all (or only marginally).
cer.gov.au/markets/repo...
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The front-end code is not the expensive part.
"Ben Flint, founder of Melbourne-based Supernormal Systems, said his firm used AI-assisted development tools to rebuild the front-end interface to demonstrate what was possible at a fraction of the cost."
"Ben Flint, founder of Melbourne-based Supernormal Systems, said his firm used AI-assisted development tools to rebuild the front-end interface to demonstrate what was possible at a fraction of the cost."
‘Premium prices for a downgrade’: $96.5 million BoM website savaged
Pressure is mounting on the agency and its newly minted chief executive Stuart Minchin after a major cost blowout.
www.smh.com.au
November 26, 2025 at 10:57 PM
The front-end code is not the expensive part.
"Ben Flint, founder of Melbourne-based Supernormal Systems, said his firm used AI-assisted development tools to rebuild the front-end interface to demonstrate what was possible at a fraction of the cost."
"Ben Flint, founder of Melbourne-based Supernormal Systems, said his firm used AI-assisted development tools to rebuild the front-end interface to demonstrate what was possible at a fraction of the cost."
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Varroa mite detected in bee hives at Sellicks Hill and Taratap www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Varroa mite detected in bee hives in two more SA locations
Beekeepers are being urged to monitor their hives more frequently after further detections of the deadly bee parasite varroa mite in South Australia.
www.abc.net.au
November 26, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Varroa mite detected in bee hives at Sellicks Hill and Taratap www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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Cover Reveal!
“The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy" arrives on August 4, 2026.
How extremist tech billionaires are dismantling democracy to crown themselves as kings—and what we can do about it.
Please pre-order! ➡️ www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ne...
“The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy" arrives on August 4, 2026.
How extremist tech billionaires are dismantling democracy to crown themselves as kings—and what we can do about it.
Please pre-order! ➡️ www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ne...
November 26, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Cover Reveal!
“The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy" arrives on August 4, 2026.
How extremist tech billionaires are dismantling democracy to crown themselves as kings—and what we can do about it.
Please pre-order! ➡️ www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ne...
“The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy" arrives on August 4, 2026.
How extremist tech billionaires are dismantling democracy to crown themselves as kings—and what we can do about it.
Please pre-order! ➡️ www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ne...