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Wendy Watson
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Concerned about planetary and public health. Interested in food, nutrition, nature. Living on Dharug land. If we speak up we can make a difference.
Great story of the importance of our universities to allow long term research and encourage innovative ideas #curiosity
An Australian chemist just won the Nobel prize. Here’s how his work is changing the world
Richard Robson was struck by an idea in 1989. Decades later, his story shows the importance of fundamental science.
theconversation.com
October 9, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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I’m hearing about some very ordinary behaviour by the usual suspects at pre-poll 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ #auspol
April 26, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Proud to be a part of this campaign to get climate action now www.crikey.com.au/2025/04/24/b...
Could Berowra be in play? Leeser campaign dismisses any turn to teal
In a die-hard Liberal seat, a teal candidate hopes that linking the incumbent with Peter Dutton will be a turn-off for rusted-on voters.
www.crikey.com.au
April 24, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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Got a few hours (or longer) to spare in the coming 2 weeks?

All 38 community independent candidates could use your help at pre-poll & on voting day.

If you’ve not signed up yet - then here’s a list of the 38 - so you can see which one suits you to help #auspol > linktr.ee/CommunityInd...
@CommunityIndependentsAU | Linktree
List of community independent candidates running in the 2025 federal election
linktr.ee
April 20, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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"Here's What You Can Do to Keep Democracy Alive During Trump's Second Term"

Authoritarians thrive on fear and hopelessness.
For Zeteo, George Lakoff & Gil Duran outline 17 important and useful things you can do to *not* give into such negativity.

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Here's What You Can Do to Keep Democracy Alive During Trump's Second Term
Authoritarians thrive on fear and hopelessness. Here are 17 things you can do to not give into such negativity.
zeteo.com
January 20, 2025 at 9:44 PM
That's my 2024 temperature cross stitch completed. Each colour represents two degrees. Each month starts with the same pattern. I'm surprised at the day to day variation but that's Sydney Australia. Temp range from 12.1 to 38.5 degrees #craft #crossstitch #imadeitmyself
January 2, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Christmas joy
December 25, 2024 at 7:14 AM
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The glaring gaps and unanswered questions in the Coalition’s nuclear plan and costings
The glaring gaps and unanswered questions in the Coalition’s nuclear plan and costings
Peter Dutton’s vision doesn’t address the climate crisis anytime soon and cost savings are based on a comparison with Labor’s proposal that produces 45% more electricity * Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates * Get our breaking news…
www.theguardian.com
December 13, 2024 at 5:18 AM
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Australians waste more than $1 billion on buying Christmas gifts for people that never get used.

Nina Gbor, Director, Circular Economy & Waste, shares one simple way to reduce Christmas waste this festive season 🎄 🎁

#auspol
December 5, 2024 at 11:27 PM
Yes
Everybody needs to get out on the street and let Peter Dutton and the Liberals know that we don't need or want his nuclear nightmare in our backyard or anybody's backyard! No Nukes!
December 4, 2024 at 11:58 PM
Nice to see you here @natstapleton.bsky.social
December 2, 2024 at 5:12 AM
The NSW government shouldn't receive money from advertising that exposes children to #gambling, #alcohol or #junkfood on public transport www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
'It's a risk issue': NSW government responds to criticism of gambling ad on Sydney train
Betting ads have been featured on public transport in Sydney for years, despite research saying they're a "major culprit" for high gambling losses.
www.abc.net.au
November 28, 2024 at 8:26 PM
Remnant bush suburban Sydney
November 27, 2024 at 8:28 AM