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andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social @andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social · 5d

Final proof. Exciting and terrifying in equal measure. #amwriting

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The Saturday Paper @thesaturdaypaper.com.au · 10d

“The more complex the issue, the more susceptible it is to data washing, for very few people have the time or capacity to re-examine the findings. And no issue is more complex than dealing with climate change.” satpa.pe/Mt02Qun

How the fossil fuel lobby captured a landmark Labor policy

The federal government’s Future Gas Strategy, which backs extending production through to 2050 and beyond, is based on contested EY research commissioned by Australian Energy Producers.

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Polly Hemming @pollyjhemming.bsky.social · 16d

“The Albanese Government is committed to no new extinctions” Environment Minister Murray Watt, reaffirming Labor’s 2022 pledge on Threatened Species Day 2025

2 weeks later Australia’s only shrew is declared extinct.
#auspol #climate @australiainstitute.org.au
minister.dcceew.gov.au/watt/media-r...

screenshot of Minister watt's media release. Text captured says:
Recognising Threatened Species Day
7 September 2025
Today is Threatened Species Day, an opportunity to acknowledge the risks to Australia’s unique species and the work being done across the country to help them recover and thrive.

From tree plantings and weed removal to species specific mapping and monitoring using the latest conservation technology, countless individuals and organisations help every day to support and provide hope for threatened species.

It’s not just the work happening on the ground – research is finding innovative solutions to stay ahead of the game in the fight against key threats like feral cats, invasive weeds and climate change.

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · Sep 8

"It overshadows all the fear, to see a marlin lit up [with colour], hunting. It's an incredible experience" - Nikki Watt

...In 2025 she fulfilled a dream, spearing a world-record 162.5-kilogram striped marlin...

The so-called 'sport' of murdering massive billfish
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

The Australian woman who spearfished a 162.5kg striped marlin

After a shock cancer diagnosis, Nikki Watt thought she'd never dive again. But now she's broken a spearfishing world record with a huge marlin.

www.abc.net.au

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andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social @andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social · Aug 28

Great piece. I'm sure I heard one report going even further by saying ASIO had "confirmed" it was Iran.

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Amy Remeikis @amyremeikis.bsky.social · Aug 27

Deepcut were kind enough to have me back:
www.deepcutnews.com/p/asios-sens...

ASIO’s sensational Iran claims raise plenty of questions. Why isn’t the media asking them?

Allegations that Iran is behind antisemitic attacks in Australia demand further scrutiny – but our media is already treating them as gospel

www.deepcutnews.com

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Amy Remeikis @amyremeikis.bsky.social · Aug 20

Would rule our ABC staff from appearing on any of its own analysis shows like Insiders

CAMERON WILSON @cameronwilson.bsky.social · Aug 20

ABC management want a new "impartiality obligation" in staff contracts as part of their EBA negotiations www.capitalbrief.com...

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andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social @andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social · Aug 18

Thanks Ana. Still working on it -- I think your artworks might be a bit too good for my little project!

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andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social @andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social · Aug 18

OK, so I've taken the plunge into self-publishing (which I must say is fun). It's a music book. I have sparingly quoted snippets of lyrics -- 12 words at most, but usually fewer. Is that permitted under 'fair dealing' as a 'criticism or review', as long as the originator is acknowledged? #amwriting

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marque lawyers @marquelawyers.com.au · Aug 14

This is not ok.

Ren Wyld @wyld.bsky.social · Aug 14

Wow! Bendigo Writers Festival (15 - 17 Aug) is making guest speakers sign a last-minute agreement to not mention Israel's genocide of Palestinians. Writers who care about human rights are cancelling. Any writer/guest still thinking of appearing should seriously reconsider. Stand up! Refuse to comply

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marque lawyers @marquelawyers.com.au · Aug 3

The NSW Police narrative is getting full airplay from the media, but is based on a falsehood. The protestors didn't try to turn back; the police blocked the march and forced everyone back the other way, for reasons that are difficult to understand.

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Claire Field @clairefield.bsky.social · Aug 3

It’s hard to capture in a pic the size/energy of the crowd ready to march over the Syd Harbour Bridge but the station announcer at Wynyard:“don’t worry about tapping off, Transport NSW will work it out, gates are open, you’re heading for George St to the park, keep going, let’s free Palestine” 💕💕

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Terry Hughes @profterryhughes.bsky.social · Jul 30

Areas of ocean that are cooler than average are shown in BLUE.

Royce Kurmelovs @roycerk2.bsky.social · Jul 30

I've been working on story about the toxic algal bloom spreading off the South Australian coast. I just went back and looked at how hot the waters off the coast of Australia were getting starting in September 2024. Here's the visual:

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KosmicKris @kosmickris.bsky.social · Jul 28

If you like to hear a couple of smart, funny and interesting Australian chaps talking about #cricket then the Cricket Et Al podcast is highly recommended: open.spotify.com/episode/2KZr...

IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD: Controversy in England Vs India + A Very Special Birthday

Cricket Et Al · Episode

open.spotify.com

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The Angry Donut @one-angry-donut.bsky.social · Jul 21

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Terry Hughes @profterryhughes.bsky.social · Jul 21

Australia: “Federal funding to deal with algal bloom, but no national disaster declaration”

Cleaning the beaches does not “deal” with the undeclared elephant in the room - rising sea temperatures due to greenhouse gas emissions.

Another ABC failure.

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...

'I've got fisherman in tears on the phone': $14m in federal funding as fishers count the cost

The federal government has pledged $14 million to assist South Australia as it continues to deal with a toxic algal bloom outbreak, but has stopped short of declaring it a national disaster.

www.abc.net.au

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Maz and Kate @guerillababy.bsky.social · Jul 22

Today in Parliament
#auspol

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Nick Feik @nickfeik.bsky.social · Jul 20

If you don’t want to form government why are you in politics

Dean Winter continues to rule out Greens deal in wake of election blow

Winter said it is crucial that the new parliament works collaboratively…

pulsetasmania.com.au

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Megan Herbert @meganjherbert.bsky.social · Jul 20

Join the dots.
My cartoon in today's @theageaustralia.bsky.social and @sydmorningherald.bsky.social (both newly arrived to Bluesky)

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marque lawyers @marquelawyers.com.au · Jul 11

Frankly, Jillian Segal's report is not a serious document and the PM demeaned his office by standing next to her as she delivered it.

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marque lawyers @marquelawyers.com.au · Jul 10

Note to governments: If you appoint a lobbyist to a publicly-funded official role, nothing they produce will have any credibility and neither will you.

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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · Jul 10

This is just so terribly sad. A marine ecosystem dying before our eyes.

Great Southern Reef Foundation @greatsouthernreef.bsky.social · Jul 10

Footage captured yesterday at Ardrossan, Yorke Peninsula, reveals more underwater impacts of SA's Harmful Algal Bloom.

With neon green water, the seabed was littered with dead and dying animals. There were also hundreds, if not thousands, of garfish on the seabed, some still alive.

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Debbie Northway 🇦🇺🦘🐨 @debbienorthway.bsky.social · Jul 9

#auspol #Australia #mushrooms #media #racism

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andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social @andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social · Jul 10

Thankyou Kristen!

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andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social @andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social · Jul 10

Help. Anyone know what's replaced CNTRL-Z on the updated Word? #amwriting

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