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

Laugh. Cry. Another cracker from @thejuicemedia.com.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-yj...

Honest Government Ad | Visit New Zealand!

YouTube video by thejuicemedia

www.youtube.com

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 15h

You’ve made my day! I hope they kept things simple for Timmy.

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 15h

They could *easily* survive without gambling, IF they taxed big business properly.

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 17h

That's lovely to hear, thank you, hopefully some conservation sparks have been lit :)

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 17h

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 18h

Don't forget to vote, each day, for #TeamPelican
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Australian bird of the year 2025: vote for your favourite #birdoftheyear in the Guardian / BirdLife Australia poll

From little penguins to (very big) cassowaries, every bird has its fans. Vote for your favourite in the 2025 Guardian/BirdLife Australia poll

www.theguardian.com

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 19h

Be like Elle

Elle Cordova @ellecordova.bsky.social · Sep 1

I never feel more saintly than when I put a pristine copy of a desirable book in someone’s little library box.

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 19h

From the brilliant @ellecordova.bsky.social
youtube.com/shorts/4Iu3g...

They did the Monster Slash

YouTube video by Elle Cordova

youtube.com

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Yung En Chee @yungenchee.bsky.social · 19h

At least 10 attempts to get a 'climate trigger' into the EPBC Act over the past 27 years have failed

It tells us how strongly the ruling class, Labor & the Coalition have resisted explicit accountability regarding climate change impacts in GHG-intensive developments

The consequences are here

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 20h

Prime Minister for Gambling, Anthony Albanese

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Yung En Chee @yungenchee.bsky.social · 20h

Sportsbet at "Boardroom dinner" organised by Labor’s fundraising vehicle❓

Absolutely nothing to see here

Image of Labor PM Albanese (left) & former Liberal opposition leader, Dutton (right) wearing jackets emblazoned with donor logos

Text reads: "We'd like to thank our sponsors..."

Albanese's red jacket features: Australian Hotels Association, Responsible Wagering Australia (RWA), TAB, Westpac, Santos, Pratt Industries, Uber, nab, Sportsbet, Woolworths

Dutton's black jacket features: Woolworths, Responsible Wagering Association (RWA), Clive Palmer, Uber, nab, Citileases, Santos, Westpac, Australian Hotels Association, TAB, Sportsbet, Coles, Hancock Prospecting

Source: Greens campaign material

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 21h

Labor is negotiating the details and passage through parliament of these environmental laws with the LNP, not the Greens. That does not bode well. Without far stronger environmental laws the extinction and climate crises will get far, far worse. We all suffer, wildlife, ecosystems and people.

Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 1d

Australia's much loved wildlife and places sorely need greater care and legal protection.

Our latest for @aunz.theconversation.com.

theconversation.com/labor-is-clo... With good friends and colleagues, @drphilmccormack.bsky.social & @yungenchee.bsky.social.

Labor is close to a deal on environmental law reforms. There are troubling signs these will fall short

Labor is close to a deal on its environmental law reforms. Will they strong enough to protect nature?

theconversation.com

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Sophie Sherry @sophiesherry.bsky.social · 22h

During a military-style raid on a building in Chicago’s South Shore, one resident heard a knock on his door.   It wasn’t the feds — it was a mom and her 7-year-old daughter, pleading for help.

He let them hide in his unit for the next 3 days.

chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Neighbor shielded 7-year-old during South Shore federal raid: ‘I didn’t want them to take her’

During the Sept. 30 raid one tenant protected a terrified girl and her mom. Remnants at the complex, including a detailed map of all the units, offer clues to what authorities may have known before th...

chicago.suntimes.com

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 1d

Excellent news www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Donald Trump had 'no chance' of winning Nobel Peace Prize

Donald Trump has not been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and, despite his persistent claim that he "deserves the prize", experts are not at all surprised he didn't win.

www.abc.net.au

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Chelle 🔵 @chelle78.bsky.social · 1d

www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...

I’m just glad it went to someone standing up for democracy instead of tearing it apart!

Nobel peace prize 2025 live: María Corina Machado wins for work promoting democratic rights in Venezuela

US president had been conducting campaign to influence prize committee

www.theguardian.com

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The DILETTANTE @demwar.bsky.social · 1d

How it started:

Albanese - “we will ban gambling ads and take on the gambling industry”

How it’s going:

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 1d

I've lost all the respect I once had for Penny Wong, she's everything that's wrong with Australian politics.

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 1d

This is where we're at in Australia, we truly are pathetic
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Pocock booted from pollie sports club after criticising gambling lobby sponsor

The former star Wallabies player turned independent senator was kicked out of the social sports club after raising concerns about its links to the gambling industry.

www.abc.net.au

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Yung En Chee @yungenchee.bsky.social · 1d

I wish reforms were based on what's actually required to remedy problems, rather than "deals"

@euanritchie.bsky.social, @drphilmccormack.bsky.social & I reiterate what's required in EPBC reforms to protect Australia's precious natural heritage & to address our intertwined climate & nature crises

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 1d

We share your concern theconversation.com/labor-is-clo...

Labor is close to a deal on environmental law reforms. There are troubling signs these will fall short

Labor is close to a deal on its environmental law reforms. Will they strong enough to protect nature?

theconversation.com

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 1d

In personal news, this is @aunz.theconversation.com article 99 for me.

What to write to bring up the century?

Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 1d

Australia's much loved wildlife and places sorely need greater care and legal protection.

Our latest for @aunz.theconversation.com.

theconversation.com/labor-is-clo... With good friends and colleagues, @drphilmccormack.bsky.social & @yungenchee.bsky.social.

Labor is close to a deal on environmental law reforms. There are troubling signs these will fall short

Labor is close to a deal on its environmental law reforms. Will they strong enough to protect nature?

theconversation.com

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 1d

If you want a top shelf EPBC Act 2.0 you know what to do.

Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 1d

Australia's much loved wildlife and places sorely need greater care and legal protection.

Our latest for @aunz.theconversation.com.

theconversation.com/labor-is-clo... With good friends and colleagues, @drphilmccormack.bsky.social & @yungenchee.bsky.social.

Labor is close to a deal on environmental law reforms. There are troubling signs these will fall short

Labor is close to a deal on its environmental law reforms. Will they strong enough to protect nature?

theconversation.com

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Eddy Cannella @eddyc.bsky.social · 1d

I put this together for LinkedIn, but it is just as good here.

I know it is a rather superficial bling exercise, but the "Australian Bird of the Year" does highlight some species in dire straits across this country.

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#AustralianBirdOfTheYear2025

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Australian bird of the year 2025: vote for your favourite #birdoftheyear in the Guardian / BirdLife Australia poll

From little penguins to (very big) cassowaries, every bird has its fans. Vote for your favourite in the 2025 Guardian/BirdLife Australia poll

www.theguardian.com

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 1d

Australia's much loved wildlife and places sorely need greater care and legal protection.

Our latest for @aunz.theconversation.com.

theconversation.com/labor-is-clo... With good friends and colleagues, @drphilmccormack.bsky.social & @yungenchee.bsky.social.

Labor is close to a deal on environmental law reforms. There are troubling signs these will fall short

Labor is close to a deal on its environmental law reforms. Will they strong enough to protect nature?

theconversation.com

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Rachel Withers @rachelwithers.bsky.social · 1d

Absolutely nothing to see here
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Sportsbet dines with government minister at Labor fundraiser despite calls to reject lobbying from industry

Exclusive: Dinner occurred on the same day that four crossbench MPs held a press conference calling on government to ignore lobbying from gambling industry

www.theguardian.com

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Bill Browne @browne90.bsky.social · 1d

Making his point for him -- just asking about the power of the gambling lobby gets Senator David Pocock booted from sports club the Prime Minister heads. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Former Wallabies star David Pocock booted from parliamentary sports club

Exclusive: Senator accused of bringing social club into disrepute after raising concerns about its association with betting lobby

www.theguardian.com

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Runs with scissors in the dark @tevistickles.bsky.social · 2d

Splendid Fairywren
(Malurus splendens)
Australia
📸 Jennifer Sexton

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 2d

IKR, all is forgiven!

Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 2d

"left for dead on a Darwin road by a driver who did not stop to help, and then later sent text messages to his friends describing the victim as an "oxygen thief" and a "dog"."

This passes for justice, in the N.T. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

'There's no justice': Outrage as Jake Danby walks after fatal hit-and-run

A fatal hit-and-run case in Darwin has exposed deep disparities in the NT’s justice system, say Aboriginal leaders, as the victim’s family speaks out.

www.abc.net.au

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 2d

He's yours, for two first rounders + Gulden.

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