Byron Stol
@byronstol.bsky.social
Rusted On Socialist, Way Left of Labor, Queer 🏳️🌈, Atheist, Grumpy Old Bastard, Secular Humanist, Political Junkie, Male Survivor CSA SA FV, Mental Health Consumer, NDIS Participant. Wadawurrung Country, Victoria, Australia.
My lawn mower died the other day. Thought I'd have to buy a new one. Googled it. Went to Bunnings and bought a spark plug & removal socket & replaced the old one. OMG it worked first time. I fixed the mower. 🤣#NotAHandyMan
December 21, 2025 at 2:01 AM
My lawn mower died the other day. Thought I'd have to buy a new one. Googled it. Went to Bunnings and bought a spark plug & removal socket & replaced the old one. OMG it worked first time. I fixed the mower. 🤣#NotAHandyMan
"Grace Tame demands law reform after Diocese of Ballarat cleared of vicarious liability".
Thanks Grace and others for their advocacy on vicarious liability laws so survivors can seek justice and compensation. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Thanks Grace and others for their advocacy on vicarious liability laws so survivors can seek justice and compensation. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Grace Tame fights against a legal loophole frustrating abuse survivors
In every Australian state and the NT, churches cannot be held vicariously liable for historical child sexual abuse perpetrated by their priests. Grace Tame is leading the charge for change.
www.abc.net.au
December 19, 2025 at 10:20 PM
"Grace Tame demands law reform after Diocese of Ballarat cleared of vicarious liability".
Thanks Grace and others for their advocacy on vicarious liability laws so survivors can seek justice and compensation. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Thanks Grace and others for their advocacy on vicarious liability laws so survivors can seek justice and compensation. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
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"Many in the climate and weather community reacted with shock to the NCAR announcement." No shit, because doing so is so stupid that no one with a brain would consider it.
Trump administration plans to break up largest federal climate research center
Russ Vought, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, said the National Science Foundation "will be breaking up" the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado.
www.nbcnews.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:52 PM
"Many in the climate and weather community reacted with shock to the NCAR announcement." No shit, because doing so is so stupid that no one with a brain would consider it.
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300,000 Sydneysiders protesting genocide and war crimes by Israel, four months ago. The NSW Premier wants new laws to criminalise this, shoved through quickly before Xmas, just to appease the pro-genocide right on Sky. He needs to be hit with overwhelming outrage immediately.
December 17, 2025 at 8:03 PM
300,000 Sydneysiders protesting genocide and war crimes by Israel, four months ago. The NSW Premier wants new laws to criminalise this, shoved through quickly before Xmas, just to appease the pro-genocide right on Sky. He needs to be hit with overwhelming outrage immediately.
Lovin the Fatboy Slim doco on SBS. Biggest life regret is never being a raver.
December 17, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Lovin the Fatboy Slim doco on SBS. Biggest life regret is never being a raver.
Did mowing and now knackered. Sitting on the couch sweating like a pig, no offence to pigs intended. Silly thing to do on a hot day, but mindful of fire season upon us as the grass dries out. #RideOnEnvy
December 17, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Did mowing and now knackered. Sitting on the couch sweating like a pig, no offence to pigs intended. Silly thing to do on a hot day, but mindful of fire season upon us as the grass dries out. #RideOnEnvy
NDIS plan ends in a couple of days. Not heard a bloody thing from the NDIA. Causes a lot of anxiety not knowing whether I'll be contacted or not and if they will extend the plan like previous years rather than doing a review. Sigh.
December 16, 2025 at 9:38 PM
NDIS plan ends in a couple of days. Not heard a bloody thing from the NDIA. Causes a lot of anxiety not knowing whether I'll be contacted or not and if they will extend the plan like previous years rather than doing a review. Sigh.
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Two men.
My @smh cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
December 16, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Two men.
My @smh cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
Crikey, the forecast over the next 3 days is temperatures over 35 degrees and expecting 38c on Thursday. Watered the veges in anticipation of today's warmth and shut all the window blinds.
December 16, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Crikey, the forecast over the next 3 days is temperatures over 35 degrees and expecting 38c on Thursday. Watered the veges in anticipation of today's warmth and shut all the window blinds.
Hard to find the right words... my heart feels for everyone impacted by the tragedy in Bondi.
December 15, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Hard to find the right words... my heart feels for everyone impacted by the tragedy in Bondi.
Against my better judgement I did the face scan age verification thingy and now considered to be an adult on this platform. Annoyed I had to do this because of Labor's shit policy.
December 9, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Against my better judgement I did the face scan age verification thingy and now considered to be an adult on this platform. Annoyed I had to do this because of Labor's shit policy.
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Verdict is in: renting is shitter than owning your home at all ages, and near impossible on pensions, working age welfare payments and now to no surprise, super
Renters need $300,000 more superannuation in retirement than home owners, report finds www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Renters need $300,000 more superannuation in retirement than home owners, report finds www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Super shortfall leaves renters at risk of retirement disaster, report finds
Rising rents mean older Australians who are not home owners will need twice as much superannuation to enjoy the same retirement lifestyle as those who are mortgage-free, according to a study by a lead...
www.abc.net.au
December 9, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Verdict is in: renting is shitter than owning your home at all ages, and near impossible on pensions, working age welfare payments and now to no surprise, super
Renters need $300,000 more superannuation in retirement than home owners, report finds www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Renters need $300,000 more superannuation in retirement than home owners, report finds www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
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The laws were drafted with the intent of making every user have to identify themselves, not just under 16s.
To use features of Bluesky, we now have to provide a Face Scan (HELL NO!!!), Credit Card (HELL NO!!!) or ID Scan (HELL NO!!!) to a third party provider.
To use features of Bluesky, we now have to provide a Face Scan (HELL NO!!!), Credit Card (HELL NO!!!) or ID Scan (HELL NO!!!) to a third party provider.
December 9, 2025 at 3:46 AM
The laws were drafted with the intent of making every user have to identify themselves, not just under 16s.
To use features of Bluesky, we now have to provide a Face Scan (HELL NO!!!), Credit Card (HELL NO!!!) or ID Scan (HELL NO!!!) to a third party provider.
To use features of Bluesky, we now have to provide a Face Scan (HELL NO!!!), Credit Card (HELL NO!!!) or ID Scan (HELL NO!!!) to a third party provider.
Did Mowing Now Knackered. Think this should be the motto/epitaph on my headstone. #rideonenvy
December 9, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Did Mowing Now Knackered. Think this should be the motto/epitaph on my headstone. #rideonenvy
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Newcastle and Ballarat are 1,100 kilometres apart but share a dark bond — scores of suicide deaths linked to historical Catholic clergy abuse.
Abuse survivors meet to reflect and remember lives lost in two states
Newcastle and Ballarat are 1,100 kilometres apart but share a dark bond — scores of suicide deaths linked to historical Catholic clergy abuse.
www.abc.net.au
December 7, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Newcastle and Ballarat are 1,100 kilometres apart but share a dark bond — scores of suicide deaths linked to historical Catholic clergy abuse.
I see the Grattan Institute has put out another report on People with Psychosocial Disability.
All I can say is Goddess help us.
They do not speak for me as an NDIS participant with Psychosocial Disability. They can get stuffed with their patronising, ableist, clueless and paternalistic rubbish.
All I can say is Goddess help us.
They do not speak for me as an NDIS participant with Psychosocial Disability. They can get stuffed with their patronising, ableist, clueless and paternalistic rubbish.
December 7, 2025 at 12:54 PM
I see the Grattan Institute has put out another report on People with Psychosocial Disability.
All I can say is Goddess help us.
They do not speak for me as an NDIS participant with Psychosocial Disability. They can get stuffed with their patronising, ableist, clueless and paternalistic rubbish.
All I can say is Goddess help us.
They do not speak for me as an NDIS participant with Psychosocial Disability. They can get stuffed with their patronising, ableist, clueless and paternalistic rubbish.
Proof that so-called Social Housing is a con. Governments need to stop outsourcing public housing to private interests.
"Community housing provider HousingFirst defends dual rent rises on newly acquired properties".
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
"Community housing provider HousingFirst defends dual rent rises on newly acquired properties".
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Pensioners handed consecutive rent rises after new provider takes over
Elderly residents in Melbourne's south-east say they are in financial distress after two rent increases, which a community housing organisation says are a necessary move to a standard rent-setting mod...
www.abc.net.au
December 7, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Proof that so-called Social Housing is a con. Governments need to stop outsourcing public housing to private interests.
"Community housing provider HousingFirst defends dual rent rises on newly acquired properties".
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
"Community housing provider HousingFirst defends dual rent rises on newly acquired properties".
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Very chuffed after working hard over the weekend to get vegetable garden up and running. Planted tomatoes, spinach, egg plants, pumpkins, zucchini and silverbeet. Thankfully water tanks are almost full as we had the drought last summer, so fingers crossed will have enough water for veges this year.
December 7, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Very chuffed after working hard over the weekend to get vegetable garden up and running. Planted tomatoes, spinach, egg plants, pumpkins, zucchini and silverbeet. Thankfully water tanks are almost full as we had the drought last summer, so fingers crossed will have enough water for veges this year.
Got bit of a fright as I was walking outside. My brain saw the head of a snake in the grass and I had a panic response. Seconds later my brain realised it was a harmless Blue Tongue. 🤣
December 5, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Got bit of a fright as I was walking outside. My brain saw the head of a snake in the grass and I had a panic response. Seconds later my brain realised it was a harmless Blue Tongue. 🤣
Had a good drop of rain today and the water tanks are filling up. Such a relief given the drought we've been through in SW Victoria over the last 2 years.
November 30, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Had a good drop of rain today and the water tanks are filling up. Such a relief given the drought we've been through in SW Victoria over the last 2 years.
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📢 Have your say: If you live with psychosocial disability or support someone who does, we want to hear from you.
Take our short survey to help show how the NDIS is really working for you.
✍️ 5–10 mins
🔗 forms.office.com/r/VGpEQfSk4E
#EveryAustralianCounts #ProtectOurNDIS #NDIS
Take our short survey to help show how the NDIS is really working for you.
✍️ 5–10 mins
🔗 forms.office.com/r/VGpEQfSk4E
#EveryAustralianCounts #ProtectOurNDIS #NDIS
November 20, 2025 at 6:40 AM
📢 Have your say: If you live with psychosocial disability or support someone who does, we want to hear from you.
Take our short survey to help show how the NDIS is really working for you.
✍️ 5–10 mins
🔗 forms.office.com/r/VGpEQfSk4E
#EveryAustralianCounts #ProtectOurNDIS #NDIS
Take our short survey to help show how the NDIS is really working for you.
✍️ 5–10 mins
🔗 forms.office.com/r/VGpEQfSk4E
#EveryAustralianCounts #ProtectOurNDIS #NDIS
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🚨 A huge NDIS change is on the table - and we need it properly scrutinised.
A new petition (EN8570) is calling for a full inquiry into the proposed Support Needs Assessment.
Add your voice now 👇
🖋️ www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/...
#EveryAustralianCounts #ProtectOurNDIS
A new petition (EN8570) is calling for a full inquiry into the proposed Support Needs Assessment.
Add your voice now 👇
🖋️ www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/...
#EveryAustralianCounts #ProtectOurNDIS
November 14, 2025 at 7:16 AM
🚨 A huge NDIS change is on the table - and we need it properly scrutinised.
A new petition (EN8570) is calling for a full inquiry into the proposed Support Needs Assessment.
Add your voice now 👇
🖋️ www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/...
#EveryAustralianCounts #ProtectOurNDIS
A new petition (EN8570) is calling for a full inquiry into the proposed Support Needs Assessment.
Add your voice now 👇
🖋️ www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/...
#EveryAustralianCounts #ProtectOurNDIS
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"One of the biggest impediments to increasing the amount of people we have who could work is our incredibly low unemployment benefits
People can't afford to put money on their travel card, they can't go to the dentist & they can't have something to wear to go to the interview"
People can't afford to put money on their travel card, they can't go to the dentist & they can't have something to wear to go to the interview"
October 27, 2025 at 9:40 PM
"One of the biggest impediments to increasing the amount of people we have who could work is our incredibly low unemployment benefits
People can't afford to put money on their travel card, they can't go to the dentist & they can't have something to wear to go to the interview"
People can't afford to put money on their travel card, they can't go to the dentist & they can't have something to wear to go to the interview"
The fact Labor is entrenching poverty rather than lifting people out of it is, a shameful example of how far Labor has fallen.
A liveable income and public housing should be a priority rather than deliberate cruelty. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
A liveable income and public housing should be a priority rather than deliberate cruelty. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Price of poverty hurts us all, yet research reveals an easy fix
In 2020, Australia massively increased welfare payments and conducted a live experiment in ending poverty, but when the subsidy was removed, many were thrown back into hardship. Leaving aside the mora...
www.abc.net.au
October 27, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The fact Labor is entrenching poverty rather than lifting people out of it is, a shameful example of how far Labor has fallen.
A liveable income and public housing should be a priority rather than deliberate cruelty. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
A liveable income and public housing should be a priority rather than deliberate cruelty. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
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"Planned burning isn't the simple fix it's often made out to be," Mr Just said. "In most forests, it only lowers fuels for two or three years before regrowth makes things worse."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
October 23, 2025 at 8:34 AM
"Planned burning isn't the simple fix it's often made out to be," Mr Just said. "In most forests, it only lowers fuels for two or three years before regrowth makes things worse."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...