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I wasn't aware until I read this that Bsky at this stage isn't on the list requiring age verification.
Social media ban: when does it start in Australia, how will it work and what apps are getting banned for under-16s?
Social media ban: when does it start in Australia, how will it work and what apps are getting banned for under-16s?
Will the ban be delayed or postponed, and how will age verification work? Platforms will need to deactivate accounts for users under 16 and stop teens from making accounts until they are that age, or face fines of up to $50m. Here’s everything you need to know
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Australia’s world-first social media ban for children under the age of 16 is just a week away.
The tech platforms – large and small – are working on functionality that will kick off existing under-16 account holders and prevent any new ones from signing up. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 12:43 AM
I wasn't aware until I read this that Bsky at this stage isn't on the list requiring age verification.
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Think Murdoch Media and Question Time should also be added to the social Media bans.
December 8, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Think Murdoch Media and Question Time should also be added to the social Media bans.
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Queensland Museum accused of misleading teachers and children about the cause of climate change with an "education program" sponsored by Shell’s Queensland Gas Company. This is fossil fuels industry propaganda. How is this allowed?! #qldpol #Climate #education
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
December 8, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Queensland Museum accused of misleading teachers and children about the cause of climate change with an "education program" sponsored by Shell’s Queensland Gas Company. This is fossil fuels industry propaganda. How is this allowed?! #qldpol #Climate #education
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Ilhan Omar: "When I think about Stephen Miller & his white supremacist rhetoric — it reminds me of the way the Nazis described Jewish people in Germany—"
December 7, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Ilhan Omar: "When I think about Stephen Miller & his white supremacist rhetoric — it reminds me of the way the Nazis described Jewish people in Germany—"
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Energy and oil infrastructure under attack: an approximate map of Russia's nighttime attack on Ukraine has emerged
On the night of December 7, the Russian occupation army continued to terrorize Ukraine with drones and missile strikes.
On the night of December 7, the Russian occupation army continued to terrorize Ukraine with drones and missile strikes.
December 7, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Energy and oil infrastructure under attack: an approximate map of Russia's nighttime attack on Ukraine has emerged
On the night of December 7, the Russian occupation army continued to terrorize Ukraine with drones and missile strikes.
On the night of December 7, the Russian occupation army continued to terrorize Ukraine with drones and missile strikes.
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Whoa … this is really strange.
Federal law enforcement managed to confiscate almost two tons of cocaine, and arrest 3 suspects, without blowing the boat out of the water or killing anyone.
🎁 link ⤵️
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
Federal law enforcement managed to confiscate almost two tons of cocaine, and arrest 3 suspects, without blowing the boat out of the water or killing anyone.
🎁 link ⤵️
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
$28 million of cocaine seized off Miami Beach. Three men charged
Coast Guard and CBP seized about 3,715 pounds of cocaine worth $28 million from a 65-foot vessel near Government Cut off Miami Beach; three men were arrested.
www.miamiherald.com
December 7, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Whoa … this is really strange.
Federal law enforcement managed to confiscate almost two tons of cocaine, and arrest 3 suspects, without blowing the boat out of the water or killing anyone.
🎁 link ⤵️
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
Federal law enforcement managed to confiscate almost two tons of cocaine, and arrest 3 suspects, without blowing the boat out of the water or killing anyone.
🎁 link ⤵️
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
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NEVER FORGET:Trump led Insurrectionist in an attempt to overthrow Democracy in the United States. 🇺🇸 he & they Failed.🙏🙏 Trump pardoned ALL the Domestic Terrorists that attacked Our White House 😡😡⚖️. The pipe bomber caught claims he should be included in Trump’s Blanket Pardon doing Trump a Favour😡⚖️🇺🇸
December 6, 2025 at 5:24 PM
NEVER FORGET:Trump led Insurrectionist in an attempt to overthrow Democracy in the United States. 🇺🇸 he & they Failed.🙏🙏 Trump pardoned ALL the Domestic Terrorists that attacked Our White House 😡😡⚖️. The pipe bomber caught claims he should be included in Trump’s Blanket Pardon doing Trump a Favour😡⚖️🇺🇸
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WOW! THANK YOU!! — GCN
December 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
WOW! THANK YOU!! — GCN
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December 7, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Morning everyone - have a lovely day x
December 7, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Morning everyone - have a lovely day x
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My bestie came for dinner, we cooked lamb & roast veg, she brought wine and dessert, love her guts. We watched the end of the ashes match between eating, very bloody satisfying. And I think that’s the end of the birthday festival. Can’t complain. 🍖🍰🍷🏏
December 7, 2025 at 10:55 AM
My bestie came for dinner, we cooked lamb & roast veg, she brought wine and dessert, love her guts. We watched the end of the ashes match between eating, very bloody satisfying. And I think that’s the end of the birthday festival. Can’t complain. 🍖🍰🍷🏏
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This is all driven by fear, but it’s an easy fear, not difficult like confronting the priest or uncle Touchy.
Fear has driven a bad decision that will isolate many children and drive others to dangerous sites.
The world has changed, social media is part of it, regulate corporations, not children.
Fear has driven a bad decision that will isolate many children and drive others to dangerous sites.
The world has changed, social media is part of it, regulate corporations, not children.
Social media ban: Can you ban kids from social media? Australia is about to try
The law comes into effect this week but critics worry it can't be enforced - and shouldn't be either.
www.bbc.com
December 7, 2025 at 12:35 AM
This is all driven by fear, but it’s an easy fear, not difficult like confronting the priest or uncle Touchy.
Fear has driven a bad decision that will isolate many children and drive others to dangerous sites.
The world has changed, social media is part of it, regulate corporations, not children.
Fear has driven a bad decision that will isolate many children and drive others to dangerous sites.
The world has changed, social media is part of it, regulate corporations, not children.
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Well worth reading! #racism
I’ll never forget the look of hatred Nigel Farage had for me at school, simply for existing
I’ll never forget the look of hatred Nigel Farage had for me at school, simply for existing
I’ll never forget the look of hatred Nigel Farage had for me at school, simply for existing
The Reform UK leader doubts people can recall their abuse from years ago. I’ve never forgotten his – it felt malicious
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Well worth reading! #racism
I’ll never forget the look of hatred Nigel Farage had for me at school, simply for existing
I’ll never forget the look of hatred Nigel Farage had for me at school, simply for existing
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Evidence shows Two-tugs Timmy Wilson campaigners swapped between third-party organisation shirts (Advance, Repeal the Teal, J-United, Teals Revealed) & Liberal Party shirts.
Besides being lazy as fuck, Two-tugs Timmy is a right little scumbag.
#auspol
Besides being lazy as fuck, Two-tugs Timmy is a right little scumbag.
#auspol
December 6, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Evidence shows Two-tugs Timmy Wilson campaigners swapped between third-party organisation shirts (Advance, Repeal the Teal, J-United, Teals Revealed) & Liberal Party shirts.
Besides being lazy as fuck, Two-tugs Timmy is a right little scumbag.
#auspol
Besides being lazy as fuck, Two-tugs Timmy is a right little scumbag.
#auspol
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You're going to want to sit down and take a deep breath before you read this.
A regulated monopoly is actively working to prevent competition.
I know, it's hard to believe. But it's true.
www.utilitydive.com/news/solicit...
A regulated monopoly is actively working to prevent competition.
I know, it's hard to believe. But it's true.
www.utilitydive.com/news/solicit...
US solicitor general tells Supreme Court to reject Duke Energy antitrust appeal
“This appeal arises out of a campaign by an established monopolist to stop a more efficient rival from disturbing its long-dominant hold over a regional energy market,” U.S. Solicitor General John Sau...
www.utilitydive.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:35 PM
You're going to want to sit down and take a deep breath before you read this.
A regulated monopoly is actively working to prevent competition.
I know, it's hard to believe. But it's true.
www.utilitydive.com/news/solicit...
A regulated monopoly is actively working to prevent competition.
I know, it's hard to believe. But it's true.
www.utilitydive.com/news/solicit...
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At the Doha Forum, Qatar’s PM said Gaza talks remain at a “critical moment,” stressing the current arrangement is only a pause, not a full ceasefire.
He said key conditions including Israeli withdrawal, are still unmet, leaving the deal incomplete despite recent progress.
He said key conditions including Israeli withdrawal, are still unmet, leaving the deal incomplete despite recent progress.
December 6, 2025 at 10:15 AM
At the Doha Forum, Qatar’s PM said Gaza talks remain at a “critical moment,” stressing the current arrangement is only a pause, not a full ceasefire.
He said key conditions including Israeli withdrawal, are still unmet, leaving the deal incomplete despite recent progress.
He said key conditions including Israeli withdrawal, are still unmet, leaving the deal incomplete despite recent progress.
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To the 1,100 people fighting these fires, thank you, especially the volunteers. My heart’s with those who’ve lost homes. Meanwhile the government opens new fossil fuel projects as the country burns.
It’s obscene. It has to stop.
#auspol #bushfires
It’s obscene. It has to stop.
#auspol #bushfires
December 6, 2025 at 7:12 AM
To the 1,100 people fighting these fires, thank you, especially the volunteers. My heart’s with those who’ve lost homes. Meanwhile the government opens new fossil fuel projects as the country burns.
It’s obscene. It has to stop.
#auspol #bushfires
It’s obscene. It has to stop.
#auspol #bushfires
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Google Issues Critical Update For All Pixel Users—Attacks Confirmed
Google Issues Critical Update For All Pixel Users—Attacks Confirmed
Google warns attacks have started and releases new update for all Pixels.
www.forbes.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Google Issues Critical Update For All Pixel Users—Attacks Confirmed
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The Secretary of Defense taking extrajudicial killing requests from podcast hosts
December 5, 2025 at 3:27 AM
The Secretary of Defense taking extrajudicial killing requests from podcast hosts
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There are reports tonight that around 20 properties have been destroyed in an unfolding bushfire disaster on Tasmania's east coast. 😢
#ClimateCrisis I hope there are no casualties.
#ClimateCrisis I hope there are no casualties.
December 5, 2025 at 9:25 AM
There are reports tonight that around 20 properties have been destroyed in an unfolding bushfire disaster on Tasmania's east coast. 😢
#ClimateCrisis I hope there are no casualties.
#ClimateCrisis I hope there are no casualties.
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"I would not challenge Vincent, he has got my support.” Ashton Hurn.
Looks like another case of "This is my leader and I'm ambitious for him" has hit the Liberal Party, this time in SA.😆
#AusPol
Looks like another case of "This is my leader and I'm ambitious for him" has hit the Liberal Party, this time in SA.😆
#AusPol
December 5, 2025 at 3:26 AM
"I would not challenge Vincent, he has got my support.” Ashton Hurn.
Looks like another case of "This is my leader and I'm ambitious for him" has hit the Liberal Party, this time in SA.😆
#AusPol
Looks like another case of "This is my leader and I'm ambitious for him" has hit the Liberal Party, this time in SA.😆
#AusPol
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Gotta go AI, worry about the cost & consequences later.
Clean drinking water is becoming a scarce commodity all around the globe.
'Leaders' need to pay more attention to what's going on.
Clean drinking water is becoming a scarce commodity all around the globe.
'Leaders' need to pay more attention to what's going on.
December 5, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Gotta go AI, worry about the cost & consequences later.
Clean drinking water is becoming a scarce commodity all around the globe.
'Leaders' need to pay more attention to what's going on.
Clean drinking water is becoming a scarce commodity all around the globe.
'Leaders' need to pay more attention to what's going on.
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Australian #climate and #environment in focus
Thirsty work: how the rise of massive datacentres strains Australia’s drinking water supply
Thirsty work: how the rise of massive datacentres strains Australia’s drinking water supply
Thirsty work: how the rise of massive datacentres strains Australia’s drinking water supply
The demand for use in cooling in Sydney alone is expected to exceed the volume of Canberra’s total drinking water within the next decade
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Australian #climate and #environment in focus
Thirsty work: how the rise of massive datacentres strains Australia’s drinking water supply
Thirsty work: how the rise of massive datacentres strains Australia’s drinking water supply
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#Trump pardoned Tim Leiweke — who his own DOJ indicted in July for rigging a public university’s arena bid—
It’s all a grift — Saudis to crypto to pardon seekers — everything gets turned into a revenue stream. With 1,500+ pardons already, clemency is a monetized market
It’s all a grift — Saudis to crypto to pardon seekers — everything gets turned into a revenue stream. With 1,500+ pardons already, clemency is a monetized market
December 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
#Trump pardoned Tim Leiweke — who his own DOJ indicted in July for rigging a public university’s arena bid—
It’s all a grift — Saudis to crypto to pardon seekers — everything gets turned into a revenue stream. With 1,500+ pardons already, clemency is a monetized market
It’s all a grift — Saudis to crypto to pardon seekers — everything gets turned into a revenue stream. With 1,500+ pardons already, clemency is a monetized market