Suzie Kent
@suziekent.bsky.social
In the town square, everyone knows your name.
Creative Arts Therapist in training. Inspired by open, sincere dialogue on almost any subject, but particularly the ones that matter.
Creative Arts Therapist in training. Inspired by open, sincere dialogue on almost any subject, but particularly the ones that matter.
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Want to find the US National Climate Assessments, required by law and paid for by your tax dollars? Too bad. All government websites have been deleted. Like Nazi book burning, but without the obvious flames.
#climatechange
#climatechange
June 30, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Want to find the US National Climate Assessments, required by law and paid for by your tax dollars? Too bad. All government websites have been deleted. Like Nazi book burning, but without the obvious flames.
#climatechange
#climatechange
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Isobelle Ouzman carves intricate 3D illustrations into discarded books found in dumpsters, recycling bins, and local thrift shops #WomensArt
June 26, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Isobelle Ouzman carves intricate 3D illustrations into discarded books found in dumpsters, recycling bins, and local thrift shops #WomensArt
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Genuinely horrified by the result in Goldstein. Independent MP Zoe Daniel is an informed, intelligent, principled individual who has served both the electorate and the nation well. Tim Wilson is a lazy, deceitful, smug narcissist who has only ever served himself. #auspol #AusVotes25 #GoldsteinVotes
May 6, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Genuinely horrified by the result in Goldstein. Independent MP Zoe Daniel is an informed, intelligent, principled individual who has served both the electorate and the nation well. Tim Wilson is a lazy, deceitful, smug narcissist who has only ever served himself. #auspol #AusVotes25 #GoldsteinVotes
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$41.2 BILLION in contract amendments in 7 just months 🤯
Govt contracts should serve the public, not private companies. The "land & expand" tactic - low bids followed by endless amendments - undermines integrity.
We need proper competition to deliver value.
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/887629...
Govt contracts should serve the public, not private companies. The "land & expand" tactic - low bids followed by endless amendments - undermines integrity.
We need proper competition to deliver value.
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/887629...
Government on track to break record for spending on amendments
More spent in past months than entire previous year.
www.canberratimes.com.au
March 10, 2025 at 9:02 PM
$41.2 BILLION in contract amendments in 7 just months 🤯
Govt contracts should serve the public, not private companies. The "land & expand" tactic - low bids followed by endless amendments - undermines integrity.
We need proper competition to deliver value.
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/887629...
Govt contracts should serve the public, not private companies. The "land & expand" tactic - low bids followed by endless amendments - undermines integrity.
We need proper competition to deliver value.
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/887629...
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Cold comfort.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
March 10, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Cold comfort.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
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It's official: The lunatics are now running the asylum.
March 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
It's official: The lunatics are now running the asylum.
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A reminder for these times.
March 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
A reminder for these times.
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"Australians no longer trust career politicians - we are tired of spin & broken promises. We are frustrated with govts who won't take rational action, and instead play political games. We need honesty, integrity & leadership that puts the community first. This independence starts with your vote".
March 1, 2025 at 10:55 PM
"Australians no longer trust career politicians - we are tired of spin & broken promises. We are frustrated with govts who won't take rational action, and instead play political games. We need honesty, integrity & leadership that puts the community first. This independence starts with your vote".
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“Clearly truth has been the first casualty of recent politics, both internationally and domestically. The issue that has been most distorted has been immigration.”
“There is widespread community support for truth in political advertising – The Australia Institute found 87% were in favour.”
“There is widespread community support for truth in political advertising – The Australia Institute found 87% were in favour.”
Truth in advertising should be an urgent priority
Clearly truth has been the first casualty of recent politics, both internationally and domestically. The issue that has been most distorted has been immigration.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
February 13, 2025 at 5:30 AM
“Clearly truth has been the first casualty of recent politics, both internationally and domestically. The issue that has been most distorted has been immigration.”
“There is widespread community support for truth in political advertising – The Australia Institute found 87% were in favour.”
“There is widespread community support for truth in political advertising – The Australia Institute found 87% were in favour.”
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I fully support the calls for tougher hate speech laws but draw the line at rushing through extreme measures like mandatory sentencing as it sets a dangerous precedent.
February 5, 2025 at 10:42 PM
I fully support the calls for tougher hate speech laws but draw the line at rushing through extreme measures like mandatory sentencing as it sets a dangerous precedent.
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February 5, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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The NOAA CO2 data website has vanished.
gml.noaa.gov/ccgg/trends/
gml.noaa.gov/ccgg/trends/
February 5, 2025 at 6:21 AM
The NOAA CO2 data website has vanished.
gml.noaa.gov/ccgg/trends/
gml.noaa.gov/ccgg/trends/
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Here are some nice mushrooms
January 20, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Here are some nice mushrooms
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I'm scared.
I'm anxious.
I'm also very active.
There's nothing we can do about the US but there's a lot we can do here to make sure it doesn't happen to us - especially in this election year #auspol
See some links here > linktr.ee/deniseshrivell
I'm anxious.
I'm also very active.
There's nothing we can do about the US but there's a lot we can do here to make sure it doesn't happen to us - especially in this election year #auspol
See some links here > linktr.ee/deniseshrivell
January 20, 2025 at 10:44 PM
I'm scared.
I'm anxious.
I'm also very active.
There's nothing we can do about the US but there's a lot we can do here to make sure it doesn't happen to us - especially in this election year #auspol
See some links here > linktr.ee/deniseshrivell
I'm anxious.
I'm also very active.
There's nothing we can do about the US but there's a lot we can do here to make sure it doesn't happen to us - especially in this election year #auspol
See some links here > linktr.ee/deniseshrivell
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It’s … odd … to see multimillionaire Dutton campaigning to win votes from small business with tax breaks for non-business activities.
Is he losing small biz votes?
Is he grasping & out of touch?
Or does he believe employees looking for lunches from bosses will too?
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
Is he losing small biz votes?
Is he grasping & out of touch?
Or does he believe employees looking for lunches from bosses will too?
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
Peter Dutton promises tax-free lunches in second campaign launch
Small businesses could claim a tax refund for staff lunches or client golf trips under the policy proposal.
www.abc.net.au
January 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
It’s … odd … to see multimillionaire Dutton campaigning to win votes from small business with tax breaks for non-business activities.
Is he losing small biz votes?
Is he grasping & out of touch?
Or does he believe employees looking for lunches from bosses will too?
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
Is he losing small biz votes?
Is he grasping & out of touch?
Or does he believe employees looking for lunches from bosses will too?
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
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Given our Australian Federal MPs are (mostly) older, white men, I wonder how many are even aware of the Australian Wars (aka the Frontier Wars) between Indigenous Australians and the white colonists. Rachel Perkins' 3-part series is excellent viewing (available on SBS On Demand). #auspol #AusHistory
January 20, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Given our Australian Federal MPs are (mostly) older, white men, I wonder how many are even aware of the Australian Wars (aka the Frontier Wars) between Indigenous Australians and the white colonists. Rachel Perkins' 3-part series is excellent viewing (available on SBS On Demand). #auspol #AusHistory
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Stuff I voted for
Action on climate
Fed ICAC + truth in (political) adverts
Scientifically literate gov (yay!)
Funding for arts & science
Return of my ABC + objective journalism, and CSIRO and ABS
Insane stuff I didn't vote for
Huge defence budget + AUKUS
Stage 3 tax cuts (sorted)
Fossil fuels
Action on climate
Fed ICAC + truth in (political) adverts
Scientifically literate gov (yay!)
Funding for arts & science
Return of my ABC + objective journalism, and CSIRO and ABS
Insane stuff I didn't vote for
Huge defence budget + AUKUS
Stage 3 tax cuts (sorted)
Fossil fuels
January 1, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Stuff I voted for
Action on climate
Fed ICAC + truth in (political) adverts
Scientifically literate gov (yay!)
Funding for arts & science
Return of my ABC + objective journalism, and CSIRO and ABS
Insane stuff I didn't vote for
Huge defence budget + AUKUS
Stage 3 tax cuts (sorted)
Fossil fuels
Action on climate
Fed ICAC + truth in (political) adverts
Scientifically literate gov (yay!)
Funding for arts & science
Return of my ABC + objective journalism, and CSIRO and ABS
Insane stuff I didn't vote for
Huge defence budget + AUKUS
Stage 3 tax cuts (sorted)
Fossil fuels
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Playing cute games with the definition of a "new coal mine" on the day you approve three major coal expansions will definitely fix the climate.
December 19, 2024 at 6:47 AM
Playing cute games with the definition of a "new coal mine" on the day you approve three major coal expansions will definitely fix the climate.
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December 9, 2024 at 8:43 AM
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And, @mattbevan.bsky.social , with respect, 40 years ain't "quickly" :)
December 8, 2024 at 12:30 AM
And, @mattbevan.bsky.social , with respect, 40 years ain't "quickly" :)
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I will never not think of this comic
December 7, 2024 at 10:43 PM
I will never not think of this comic
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Nuclear power plants use a large amount of water for cooling and to drive turbines, typically between 13–24 billion liters per year:
Amount of water used: A 1600 MW nuclear plant uses around 2,000 liters of water per second or 173 million liters per day
SHOW ME THE WATER, Mr Littleproud. #auspol
Amount of water used: A 1600 MW nuclear plant uses around 2,000 liters of water per second or 173 million liters per day
SHOW ME THE WATER, Mr Littleproud. #auspol
December 8, 2024 at 12:09 AM
Nuclear power plants use a large amount of water for cooling and to drive turbines, typically between 13–24 billion liters per year:
Amount of water used: A 1600 MW nuclear plant uses around 2,000 liters of water per second or 173 million liters per day
SHOW ME THE WATER, Mr Littleproud. #auspol
Amount of water used: A 1600 MW nuclear plant uses around 2,000 liters of water per second or 173 million liters per day
SHOW ME THE WATER, Mr Littleproud. #auspol
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There is only a 'debate' because the media keeps fuelling and prolonging a 'debate'. Meanwhile the bipartisan protection racket for fossil fuels goes largely ignored.
#auspol #climate
#auspol #climate
December 8, 2024 at 12:08 AM
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This is grift on grift. It is paid content masquerading as journalism for a pollutant dressed up as a solution. Gas is the most expensive form of electricity. Great editorial @satpaper.bsky.social
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/2024/12/07/c...
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/2024/12/07/c...
Cheap trick
The only real surprise is that the gas lobby felt they had to pay for it. News Corp has shilled so long and so shamelessly for fossil fuels that the publisher could quite honestly say the money Santos...
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
December 7, 2024 at 12:41 AM
This is grift on grift. It is paid content masquerading as journalism for a pollutant dressed up as a solution. Gas is the most expensive form of electricity. Great editorial @satpaper.bsky.social
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/2024/12/07/c...
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/2024/12/07/c...
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"The NSW Government is far more focused on promoting coal than helping communities move away from it." - Rod Campbell, Research Director
Read the research from Evie Simpson, @adamchalksitup.bsky.social & @rodcampbell.bsky.social:
australiainstitute.org.au/post/nsw-gov... #auspol #climate
Read the research from Evie Simpson, @adamchalksitup.bsky.social & @rodcampbell.bsky.social:
australiainstitute.org.au/post/nsw-gov... #auspol #climate
December 5, 2024 at 3:46 AM
"The NSW Government is far more focused on promoting coal than helping communities move away from it." - Rod Campbell, Research Director
Read the research from Evie Simpson, @adamchalksitup.bsky.social & @rodcampbell.bsky.social:
australiainstitute.org.au/post/nsw-gov... #auspol #climate
Read the research from Evie Simpson, @adamchalksitup.bsky.social & @rodcampbell.bsky.social:
australiainstitute.org.au/post/nsw-gov... #auspol #climate