Alexei Trundle
@alexeit.bsky.social
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A/Director International of the Melbourne Centre for Cities; working on urban climate resilience. Mostly in Narrm, Unceded Wurundjeri Land, Australia.
A/Director International of the Melbourne Centre for Cities; working on urban climate resilience. Mostly in Narrm, Unceded Wurundjeri Land, Australia.
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BREAKING: After being shut down by Melbourne University Publishing in September 2025 amid controversy over alleged Gaza-related censorship, literary journal Meanjin has been given a lifeline by QUT, which says it has “a long history of supporting progressive and new voices and artists.”
February 11, 2026 at 2:25 AM
BREAKING: After being shut down by Melbourne University Publishing in September 2025 amid controversy over alleged Gaza-related censorship, literary journal Meanjin has been given a lifeline by QUT, which says it has “a long history of supporting progressive and new voices and artists.”
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Australia: Universities say the May budget must fix "underfunding" (free to read): www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-aust...
Australian research ecosystem ‘chronically underfunded’ - Research Professional News
Universities’ pre-budget submissions request more funding for overheads, infrastructure and regional research
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Australia: Universities say the May budget must fix "underfunding" (free to read): www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-aust...
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Assistant police commissioner Peter McKenna: "It was really quite precarious at times for our officers who were significantly outnumbered by the protesters and the people who wanted to act in a violent and offensive manner."
#auspol #nswpol #PoliceViolence #HerzogNotWelcome
#auspol #nswpol #PoliceViolence #HerzogNotWelcome
February 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Assistant police commissioner Peter McKenna: "It was really quite precarious at times for our officers who were significantly outnumbered by the protesters and the people who wanted to act in a violent and offensive manner."
#auspol #nswpol #PoliceViolence #HerzogNotWelcome
#auspol #nswpol #PoliceViolence #HerzogNotWelcome
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Shared with us from Sydney happening now. He had his hands up.
February 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Shared with us from Sydney happening now. He had his hands up.
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US measles cases this year already exceed the total for the whole of 2023 and 2024 combined, and it is only January. Yikes.
January 29, 2026 at 8:29 PM
US measles cases this year already exceed the total for the whole of 2023 and 2024 combined, and it is only January. Yikes.
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Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
December 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
Australian cities are the heartland of our multicultural nation, and my heart is broken this morning for the families and loved ones of those celebrating Hanukkah at Bondi beach in Sydney yesterday.
Love and understanding of each other – of all faiths, races, creeds – have never mattered more here.
Love and understanding of each other – of all faiths, races, creeds – have never mattered more here.
December 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Australian cities are the heartland of our multicultural nation, and my heart is broken this morning for the families and loved ones of those celebrating Hanukkah at Bondi beach in Sydney yesterday.
Love and understanding of each other – of all faiths, races, creeds – have never mattered more here.
Love and understanding of each other – of all faiths, races, creeds – have never mattered more here.
Barely back from Honiara 🇸🇧 and our new #OpenAccess @un-habitat.bsky.social article is published in npj Urban Sustainability, lead authored by superstar Lova Jansson!
#Climate resilient urban development: an agenda for Small Island Developing States 📃: rdcu.be/eRIYe
#SIDS #SDG11 #CoP31 @nature.com
#Climate resilient urban development: an agenda for Small Island Developing States 📃: rdcu.be/eRIYe
#SIDS #SDG11 #CoP31 @nature.com
Climate resilient urban development: an agenda for Small Island Developing States
npj Urban Sustainability - Climate resilient urban development: an agenda for Small Island Developing States
rdcu.be
November 25, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Barely back from Honiara 🇸🇧 and our new #OpenAccess @un-habitat.bsky.social article is published in npj Urban Sustainability, lead authored by superstar Lova Jansson!
#Climate resilient urban development: an agenda for Small Island Developing States 📃: rdcu.be/eRIYe
#SIDS #SDG11 #CoP31 @nature.com
#Climate resilient urban development: an agenda for Small Island Developing States 📃: rdcu.be/eRIYe
#SIDS #SDG11 #CoP31 @nature.com
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‘Chris Bowen’s new role as Cop31 “president of negotiations” puts the climate and energy minister at the helm of the most complex and consequential multilateral process in the world.’ #COP30 #COP31 #auspol @smartenergycouncil.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Australia’s unconventional Cop31 deal puts Chris Bowen at the helm of the world’s most complex negotiations. It’s a huge opportunity | Thom Woodroofe and Dean Bialek
Australia may not be hosting Cop31, but the unprecedented Turkey partnership is a real chance to secure global influence and turbocharge a new green zeitgeist
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:43 AM
‘Chris Bowen’s new role as Cop31 “president of negotiations” puts the climate and energy minister at the helm of the most complex and consequential multilateral process in the world.’ #COP30 #COP31 #auspol @smartenergycouncil.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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There we go - Albanese gets his wish. COP31 will now be in Turkey -->>
www.theage.com.au/national/aus...
www.theage.com.au/national/aus...
Australia loses bid to host global climate summit
Australia has lost its bid to host the world climate conference COP31 in 2026, which will be held in Turkey.
www.theage.com.au
November 19, 2025 at 8:56 AM
There we go - Albanese gets his wish. COP31 will now be in Turkey -->>
www.theage.com.au/national/aus...
www.theage.com.au/national/aus...
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‘"We are in it, and we are in it to win it, let me make it clear," he said.
"We're not going anywhere,” said @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social #COP30 #COP31 #auspol aapnews.aap.com.au/a/kRrpnComJ
"We're not going anywhere,” said @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social #COP30 #COP31 #auspol aapnews.aap.com.au/a/kRrpnComJ
Australia 'not going anywhere' on COP31 hosting goal
Climate Minister Chris Bowen has told attendees of the COP30 climate talks that Australia is "in it to win it" on hosting rights for the 2026 conference.
aapnews.aap.com.au
November 18, 2025 at 4:50 AM
‘"We are in it, and we are in it to win it, let me make it clear," he said.
"We're not going anywhere,” said @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social #COP30 #COP31 #auspol aapnews.aap.com.au/a/kRrpnComJ
"We're not going anywhere,” said @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social #COP30 #COP31 #auspol aapnews.aap.com.au/a/kRrpnComJ
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‘As Palau President Surangel Whipps has said, hosting COP31 in the Pacific cannot just be about symbolism – it must demonstrate “tangible benefits” to Pacific peoples.’ #COP30 #COP31 #auspol
theconversation.com/how-pacific-...
theconversation.com/how-pacific-...
How Pacific nations plan to go from spending up to 25% of GDP on fossil fuels to running on 100% renewables
Pacific nations spend billions each year importing fossil fuels for electricity. Now the region’s leaders are aiming for energy independence.
theconversation.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:26 AM
‘As Palau President Surangel Whipps has said, hosting COP31 in the Pacific cannot just be about symbolism – it must demonstrate “tangible benefits” to Pacific peoples.’ #COP30 #COP31 #auspol
theconversation.com/how-pacific-...
theconversation.com/how-pacific-...
Interesting.. 🇹🇷 #CoP30 Chief Negotiator Fatma Varank says re. a joint #CoP31 a “consensus text” was “agreed” w/ 🇦🇺, but we later withdrew in order to host a #Pacific CoP (3min mark in the vid).
Hadn’t heard that before.. can any #climate folk confirm?
youtu.be/Qd3euNrnLV0?...
Hadn’t heard that before.. can any #climate folk confirm?
youtu.be/Qd3euNrnLV0?...
Türkiye Pushes Ahead in Bid to Host COP31
YouTube video by AnewZ
youtu.be
November 17, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Interesting.. 🇹🇷 #CoP30 Chief Negotiator Fatma Varank says re. a joint #CoP31 a “consensus text” was “agreed” w/ 🇦🇺, but we later withdrew in order to host a #Pacific CoP (3min mark in the vid).
Hadn’t heard that before.. can any #climate folk confirm?
youtu.be/Qd3euNrnLV0?...
Hadn’t heard that before.. can any #climate folk confirm?
youtu.be/Qd3euNrnLV0?...
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NEW: Extraordinary scenes in Amsterdam this afternoon (Sunday, Oct 5).
An estimated 250,000 bring the city to a standstill; people all wearing red to show solidarity with Palestine 🇵🇸
(🎥 Ahmed Zantac)
An estimated 250,000 bring the city to a standstill; people all wearing red to show solidarity with Palestine 🇵🇸
(🎥 Ahmed Zantac)
October 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM
NEW: Extraordinary scenes in Amsterdam this afternoon (Sunday, Oct 5).
An estimated 250,000 bring the city to a standstill; people all wearing red to show solidarity with Palestine 🇵🇸
(🎥 Ahmed Zantac)
An estimated 250,000 bring the city to a standstill; people all wearing red to show solidarity with Palestine 🇵🇸
(🎥 Ahmed Zantac)
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The naturalist Jane Goodall died today at 91. Hope, she argued, is not merely “passive wishful thinking” but a “crucial survival trait.” Revisit a conversation with Goodall, from 2021: nyer.cm/F55JtsS
October 1, 2025 at 10:05 PM
The naturalist Jane Goodall died today at 91. Hope, she argued, is not merely “passive wishful thinking” but a “crucial survival trait.” Revisit a conversation with Goodall, from 2021: nyer.cm/F55JtsS
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
50,000 year old art. Oldest known representation of a human face. Industrial pollution WILL damage. "Private negotiations". Remediation delayed. As @adammorton.bsky.social argues here, these laws do NOT work.
50,000 year old art. Oldest known representation of a human face. Industrial pollution WILL damage. "Private negotiations". Remediation delayed. As @adammorton.bsky.social argues here, these laws do NOT work.
Australia’s laws to protect the environment don’t work. Woodside’s 40-year greenlight proves it
Approval of the North West Shelf extension shows the purpose of the EPBC Act is to allow developments, not to protect and preserve
www.theguardian.com
September 30, 2025 at 9:36 PM
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
50,000 year old art. Oldest known representation of a human face. Industrial pollution WILL damage. "Private negotiations". Remediation delayed. As @adammorton.bsky.social argues here, these laws do NOT work.
50,000 year old art. Oldest known representation of a human face. Industrial pollution WILL damage. "Private negotiations". Remediation delayed. As @adammorton.bsky.social argues here, these laws do NOT work.
Interesting to see Azerbaijan's Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Yalçın Rafiyev saying that 🇦🇿 are acting as mediators between Türkiye and Australia re. #CoP31 hosting rights, including in NY at the #UNGA.
Suggests there might be a 'result in the near future'.. 👀
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAFw...
Suggests there might be a 'result in the near future'.. 👀
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAFw...
XİN müavini: “Azərbaycan COP 31 danışıqlarında vasitəçilik edir” – APA TV
YouTube video by APA TV
www.youtube.com
September 30, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Interesting to see Azerbaijan's Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Yalçın Rafiyev saying that 🇦🇿 are acting as mediators between Türkiye and Australia re. #CoP31 hosting rights, including in NY at the #UNGA.
Suggests there might be a 'result in the near future'.. 👀
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAFw...
Suggests there might be a 'result in the near future'.. 👀
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAFw...
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For Australia’s national climate plans to be meaningful, they need to include an orderly phase-out of its fossil fuel exports, writes Melbourne Climate Futures Research Fellow Arthur Wyns.
Read more → unimelb.me/4mwB7cw
Read more → unimelb.me/4mwB7cw
September 25, 2025 at 12:03 AM
For Australia’s national climate plans to be meaningful, they need to include an orderly phase-out of its fossil fuel exports, writes Melbourne Climate Futures Research Fellow Arthur Wyns.
Read more → unimelb.me/4mwB7cw
Read more → unimelb.me/4mwB7cw
Some as-always brilliant data vis on #climatechange by @nickevershed.bsky.social in @australia.theguardian.com today ... shout out to CSIRO for the massive effort to develop the underlying Aust Climate Services data explorer as well👇
www.acs.gov.au/pages/data-e...
www.acs.gov.au/pages/data-e...
Australia’s horrifying climate future in four charts – and how we can avoid the worst
Nick Evershed www.theguardian.com/news/2025/se...
Nick Evershed www.theguardian.com/news/2025/se...
Australia’s horrifying climate future in four charts – and how we can avoid the worst
Maps released by the Australian Climate Service show just how bad things will get for heatwaves, drought and coastal flooding
www.theguardian.com
September 24, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Some as-always brilliant data vis on #climatechange by @nickevershed.bsky.social in @australia.theguardian.com today ... shout out to CSIRO for the massive effort to develop the underlying Aust Climate Services data explorer as well👇
www.acs.gov.au/pages/data-e...
www.acs.gov.au/pages/data-e...
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🚨 NCA5 is now LIVE! 🚨
They took it down, but we've brought it back at: nca5.climate.us
Bookmark. 👏 this. 👏 page. 👏
This is just our first step in restoring trusted science information that Americans need to understand what's happening with the climate.
They took it down, but we've brought it back at: nca5.climate.us
Bookmark. 👏 this. 👏 page. 👏
This is just our first step in restoring trusted science information that Americans need to understand what's happening with the climate.
September 23, 2025 at 6:18 PM
🚨 NCA5 is now LIVE! 🚨
They took it down, but we've brought it back at: nca5.climate.us
Bookmark. 👏 this. 👏 page. 👏
This is just our first step in restoring trusted science information that Americans need to understand what's happening with the climate.
They took it down, but we've brought it back at: nca5.climate.us
Bookmark. 👏 this. 👏 page. 👏
This is just our first step in restoring trusted science information that Americans need to understand what's happening with the climate.
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The sitting President of the United States is in the United Nations complaining that his company did not get the contract to renovate the United States. And above all he is lying about employment, prices, inflation. He is just rambling. This is embarrassing.
September 23, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The sitting President of the United States is in the United Nations complaining that his company did not get the contract to renovate the United States. And above all he is lying about employment, prices, inflation. He is just rambling. This is embarrassing.
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We're the official #UniMelb account!
Follow us for news, updates and information about UniMelb. For now, enjoy the blue skies over our Parkville campus 💙
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September 16, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Hello 👋
We're the official #UniMelb account!
Follow us for news, updates and information about UniMelb. For now, enjoy the blue skies over our Parkville campus 💙
We're the official #UniMelb account!
Follow us for news, updates and information about UniMelb. For now, enjoy the blue skies over our Parkville campus 💙