Rachel
@tashlott5.bsky.social
🇦🇺 Aussie gal just trying to make sense of the world.
Do your little bit of good where you are.
It's those little bits of good together that overwhelm the world.
Desmond Tutu
Do your little bit of good where you are.
It's those little bits of good together that overwhelm the world.
Desmond Tutu
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Surprised and I guess thankful the Pod Save crew have been so forthright on how insane Israel and Trump’s Iran strategy is. So many resistance grifters - including certain liberal media outlets that basically portray themselves as antifa whenever they fundraise - have been much more equivocal.
June 19, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Surprised and I guess thankful the Pod Save crew have been so forthright on how insane Israel and Trump’s Iran strategy is. So many resistance grifters - including certain liberal media outlets that basically portray themselves as antifa whenever they fundraise - have been much more equivocal.
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Honestly I still can’t stop laughing 😂😅🤣
June 15, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Honestly I still can’t stop laughing 😂😅🤣
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Not gonna dunk on Dem electeds. Not because I think they're doing well (they aren't!) but because I have no faith that they have what we need to meet the moment and firmly believe the opposition has to come from the outside.
An opinion I apparently share with David Brooks... It's been a long day.
An opinion I apparently share with David Brooks... It's been a long day.
June 6, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Not gonna dunk on Dem electeds. Not because I think they're doing well (they aren't!) but because I have no faith that they have what we need to meet the moment and firmly believe the opposition has to come from the outside.
An opinion I apparently share with David Brooks... It's been a long day.
An opinion I apparently share with David Brooks... It's been a long day.
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See my report from February on this:
Woodside’s claim that gas displaces coal not borne out by evidence – instead it displaces renewables
Woodside boss repeats claim that Australian gas exports are helping to displace coal in Asia. But this is not what the evidence suggests.
reneweconomy.com.au
June 1, 2025 at 6:33 AM
See my report from February on this:
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"Australia's approval of a 40-year extension for a huge gas project has overshadowed its bid to host a United Nations climate summit next year and tarnishes its green credentials, experts and two Pacific climate ministers said."
#Auspol
#Woodside
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
#Auspol
#Woodside
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
Australia’s bet on natural gas endangers its climate credentials, experts say
Australia's approval of a 40-year extension for a huge gas project has overshadowed its bid to host a United Nations climate summit next year and tarnishes its green credentials, experts and two Pacific climate ministers said.
www.reuters.com
May 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
"Australia's approval of a 40-year extension for a huge gas project has overshadowed its bid to host a United Nations climate summit next year and tarnishes its green credentials, experts and two Pacific climate ministers said."
#Auspol
#Woodside
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
#Auspol
#Woodside
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
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Just for O.S. friends - the Australian Prime Minister does NOT have the power to pardon anyone
This power is reserved for the Crown - for a miscarriage of justice. AND the Royal prerogative of mercy does not overturn a conviction.
Your system of government is cooked
You might want to look at that
This power is reserved for the Crown - for a miscarriage of justice. AND the Royal prerogative of mercy does not overturn a conviction.
Your system of government is cooked
You might want to look at that
May 31, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Just for O.S. friends - the Australian Prime Minister does NOT have the power to pardon anyone
This power is reserved for the Crown - for a miscarriage of justice. AND the Royal prerogative of mercy does not overturn a conviction.
Your system of government is cooked
You might want to look at that
This power is reserved for the Crown - for a miscarriage of justice. AND the Royal prerogative of mercy does not overturn a conviction.
Your system of government is cooked
You might want to look at that
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The Australian Government needs to back up their words with action. We should be stepping up as a middle power and taking concrete action against the Government of Israel for the horrors it’s inflicting on the people of Gaza.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
If the horrors unfolding in Gaza are not a red line for Australia to take stronger action then I don’t know what is | David Pocock
Everyone knows the Australian government cannot end the war alone, but we do have an important role to play as a middle power, and it must be more than just words
www.theguardian.com
May 30, 2025 at 6:33 AM
The Australian Government needs to back up their words with action. We should be stepping up as a middle power and taking concrete action against the Government of Israel for the horrors it’s inflicting on the people of Gaza.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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The ongoing loss of life, starvation and human suffering in Gaza is unconscionable and I do not accept that Australia's influence is limited. I have written to the Prime Minister asking him to use the authority of his office in a stand against the actions of Israel. #gaza #auspol
bit.ly/4mz81ut
bit.ly/4mz81ut
May 30, 2025 at 1:37 AM
The ongoing loss of life, starvation and human suffering in Gaza is unconscionable and I do not accept that Australia's influence is limited. I have written to the Prime Minister asking him to use the authority of his office in a stand against the actions of Israel. #gaza #auspol
bit.ly/4mz81ut
bit.ly/4mz81ut
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Woodside’s own projections show the project will emit more than nine times Australia’s current annual carbon output across its lifetime. #auspol
reneweconomy.com.au/murray-watts...
reneweconomy.com.au/murray-watts...
Murray Watt’s climate masterclass: How to destroy the planet while pretending to save it
Watt’s North West Shelf approval exposes the deeper dysfunction at the heart of Australian environmental governance: where the laws are weak, the incentives perverse, and real power lies with…
reneweconomy.com.au
May 29, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Woodside’s own projections show the project will emit more than nine times Australia’s current annual carbon output across its lifetime. #auspol
reneweconomy.com.au/murray-watts...
reneweconomy.com.au/murray-watts...
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Exclusive | Palestine advocate Nasser Mashni called for sanctions on Israel in an interview on the ABC. Now, the interview appears to have been taken down. @daanysaeed.bsky.social reports.
ABC pulls interview with Palestine advocate from website and iview
During the interview, Nasser Mashni made a pointed remark that it was time 'for Palestine to be free, from the river to the sea'.
www.crikey.com.au
May 27, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Exclusive | Palestine advocate Nasser Mashni called for sanctions on Israel in an interview on the ABC. Now, the interview appears to have been taken down. @daanysaeed.bsky.social reports.
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Worth highlighting couple of Woodside board directors:
1. Ben Wyatt, former WA Labor Govt treasurer & resources minister
And the usual suspect…
2. Ian Macfarlane, former federal resources minister and Chief Executive of QLD Resources Council
Woodside buys knowledge of the political process
#auspol
1. Ben Wyatt, former WA Labor Govt treasurer & resources minister
And the usual suspect…
2. Ian Macfarlane, former federal resources minister and Chief Executive of QLD Resources Council
Woodside buys knowledge of the political process
#auspol
May 29, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Worth highlighting couple of Woodside board directors:
1. Ben Wyatt, former WA Labor Govt treasurer & resources minister
And the usual suspect…
2. Ian Macfarlane, former federal resources minister and Chief Executive of QLD Resources Council
Woodside buys knowledge of the political process
#auspol
1. Ben Wyatt, former WA Labor Govt treasurer & resources minister
And the usual suspect…
2. Ian Macfarlane, former federal resources minister and Chief Executive of QLD Resources Council
Woodside buys knowledge of the political process
#auspol
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Uh oh. Trump’s going to invade Australia.
That's a Melbourne streetscape. Trams and left-hand traffic. Also some of the street fixtures look familiar but at this resolution hard to be sure.
May 29, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Uh oh. Trump’s going to invade Australia.
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A little over 16 years ago, Murray Watt in his first speech to the Qld Parliment opines about environmental sustainability.
May 29, 2025 at 2:58 AM
A little over 16 years ago, Murray Watt in his first speech to the Qld Parliment opines about environmental sustainability.
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Today’s hero who tossed out the TACO bomb! 👏👏
May 29, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Today’s hero who tossed out the TACO bomb! 👏👏
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In light of the terrible decision by the govt to approve the NWS extension, watch this doco on Murujuga Rock Art by @stephenlongaus.bsky.social and @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social
youtube.com/watch?v=Bj9V...
youtube.com/watch?v=Bj9V...
The Fight to Save Murujuga
YouTube video by The Australia Institute
youtube.com
May 28, 2025 at 10:52 AM
In light of the terrible decision by the govt to approve the NWS extension, watch this doco on Murujuga Rock Art by @stephenlongaus.bsky.social and @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social
youtube.com/watch?v=Bj9V...
youtube.com/watch?v=Bj9V...
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Imma speak from the heart about the pointlessly destructive attacks on Harvard and other universities.
I may be a bit lost for how to find the right words, but I do hope you'll get a sense of what I'm trying to say.
I may be a bit lost for how to find the right words, but I do hope you'll get a sense of what I'm trying to say.
May 27, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Imma speak from the heart about the pointlessly destructive attacks on Harvard and other universities.
I may be a bit lost for how to find the right words, but I do hope you'll get a sense of what I'm trying to say.
I may be a bit lost for how to find the right words, but I do hope you'll get a sense of what I'm trying to say.
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🙄 Woodside toxic spill near Ningaloo Reef world heritage area under investigation
Estimated 16,000 litres of petroleum products spilled into Indian ocean on 8 May
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/may/28/woodside-toxic-spill-near-ningaloo-reef-world-heritage-area-under-investigation
Estimated 16,000 litres of petroleum products spilled into Indian ocean on 8 May
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/may/28/woodside-toxic-spill-near-ningaloo-reef-world-heritage-area-under-investigation
May 28, 2025 at 7:25 AM
🙄 Woodside toxic spill near Ningaloo Reef world heritage area under investigation
Estimated 16,000 litres of petroleum products spilled into Indian ocean on 8 May
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/may/28/woodside-toxic-spill-near-ningaloo-reef-world-heritage-area-under-investigation
Estimated 16,000 litres of petroleum products spilled into Indian ocean on 8 May
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/may/28/woodside-toxic-spill-near-ningaloo-reef-world-heritage-area-under-investigation
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Environmental and First Nations groups have campaigned against extending Karratha’s large gas plant. Australia’s new environment minister just approved it.
Green light for gas: North West Shelf gas plant cleared to run until 2070
theconversation.com
May 28, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Environmental and First Nations groups have campaigned against extending Karratha’s large gas plant. Australia’s new environment minister just approved it.
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In approving Woodside's North West Shelf gas export plant extension, the Government has put big gas ahead of Australians.
“This expansion will do vast damage and deliver almost no benefit to Australia or Australians," said @rodcampbell.bsky.social #climate #auspol
“This expansion will do vast damage and deliver almost no benefit to Australia or Australians," said @rodcampbell.bsky.social #climate #auspol
May 28, 2025 at 5:25 AM
In approving Woodside's North West Shelf gas export plant extension, the Government has put big gas ahead of Australians.
“This expansion will do vast damage and deliver almost no benefit to Australia or Australians," said @rodcampbell.bsky.social #climate #auspol
“This expansion will do vast damage and deliver almost no benefit to Australia or Australians," said @rodcampbell.bsky.social #climate #auspol
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What complete and utter nonsense from the ABC. Do they think we are stupid? We 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 the fucking truth of this matter ... how totally 𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘰𝘶𝘴 they are making themselves. Lying direct to our faces ... all to serve the wishes of the genocidal state of Israel! #auspol #ABCFAIL
May 28, 2025 at 4:51 AM
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The final act of the last parliament was to gut Australia’s environment laws.
The first act from the new government is to trash climate credibility, with Woodside’s huge pollution bomb.
The Enviro minister has failed at the first hurdle. Trashing the environment, not protecting it.
The first act from the new government is to trash climate credibility, with Woodside’s huge pollution bomb.
The Enviro minister has failed at the first hurdle. Trashing the environment, not protecting it.
May 28, 2025 at 5:29 AM
The final act of the last parliament was to gut Australia’s environment laws.
The first act from the new government is to trash climate credibility, with Woodside’s huge pollution bomb.
The Enviro minister has failed at the first hurdle. Trashing the environment, not protecting it.
The first act from the new government is to trash climate credibility, with Woodside’s huge pollution bomb.
The Enviro minister has failed at the first hurdle. Trashing the environment, not protecting it.
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I want a #NACC that puts the corrupt in prison for political interference.
But we don’t have that kind of #NACC
(Obviously it wasn’t on the drop down menu.)
#auspol #WTFAlbo #ClimateVandals
But we don’t have that kind of #NACC
(Obviously it wasn’t on the drop down menu.)
#auspol #WTFAlbo #ClimateVandals
It's clear there's been political interference into a report on the gas industry threat in Murujuga, and experts are speaking out.
It's the most important rock art site in the world, but Government won't stand in the way of Woodside wanting more gas.
@stephenlongaus.bsky.social #auspol
It's the most important rock art site in the world, but Government won't stand in the way of Woodside wanting more gas.
@stephenlongaus.bsky.social #auspol
May 28, 2025 at 6:56 AM
I want a #NACC that puts the corrupt in prison for political interference.
But we don’t have that kind of #NACC
(Obviously it wasn’t on the drop down menu.)
#auspol #WTFAlbo #ClimateVandals
But we don’t have that kind of #NACC
(Obviously it wasn’t on the drop down menu.)
#auspol #WTFAlbo #ClimateVandals
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Snap rally outside Albo's office in Marrickville tomorrow morning to protest the proposed North West Shelf approval: www.aycc.org.au/snap_rally_l...
SNAP RALLY: Labor don't fail us - Protect climate, reject Woodside’s North-West Shelf Gas Extension!
www.aycc.org.au
May 28, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Snap rally outside Albo's office in Marrickville tomorrow morning to protest the proposed North West Shelf approval: www.aycc.org.au/snap_rally_l...
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The ABC has removed an interview with Nasser Mashni, head for APAN, so The Shot is republishing our interview as a standalone piece.
Listen to this man speak his powerful, human truth. Spread his word, it's being censored by your state broadcaster. Fuck the genocide
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mC3D...
Listen to this man speak his powerful, human truth. Spread his word, it's being censored by your state broadcaster. Fuck the genocide
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mC3D...
The Sunday Shot won't censor Nasser Mashni!
YouTube video by The Sunday Shot
www.youtube.com
May 27, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The ABC has removed an interview with Nasser Mashni, head for APAN, so The Shot is republishing our interview as a standalone piece.
Listen to this man speak his powerful, human truth. Spread his word, it's being censored by your state broadcaster. Fuck the genocide
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mC3D...
Listen to this man speak his powerful, human truth. Spread his word, it's being censored by your state broadcaster. Fuck the genocide
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mC3D...