Ginda
@ginda65.bsky.social
Gardener, proud basket weaver and jam maker. Born 315ppm #climate terrified. Locally active. #auspol
No actual youth crime crisis, just a reactive knee jerk politician crisis. It’s almost like they and their media masters enjoy punching down on those most unable to fight back.
Is Australia in a youth crime crisis? Here’s what the numbers say
State governments across the country have brought in harsher laws to deal with youth crime in recent years. But do the stats justify the punitive measures?
theconversation.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:19 PM
No actual youth crime crisis, just a reactive knee jerk politician crisis. It’s almost like they and their media masters enjoy punching down on those most unable to fight back.
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Isn't it great that because our gas market is open to the world, our electricity prices have gone up because Russia invaded Ukraine and sent gas prices soaring??
www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
November 27, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Isn't it great that because our gas market is open to the world, our electricity prices have gone up because Russia invaded Ukraine and sent gas prices soaring??
www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
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We are getting the first biggish & multiple fires up our way for the season. A 'make tankers 10' call out plus aircraft. That weird 'here we go' feeling kicks in.
November 27, 2025 at 1:03 AM
We are getting the first biggish & multiple fires up our way for the season. A 'make tankers 10' call out plus aircraft. That weird 'here we go' feeling kicks in.
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There's going to be plenty of analysis of the lastest emissions projections published by the Australian government.
But will just say that is no surprise that setting a target doesn't mean much without the policies and measures to achieve it.
But will just say that is no surprise that setting a target doesn't mean much without the policies and measures to achieve it.
November 27, 2025 at 4:17 AM
There's going to be plenty of analysis of the lastest emissions projections published by the Australian government.
But will just say that is no surprise that setting a target doesn't mean much without the policies and measures to achieve it.
But will just say that is no surprise that setting a target doesn't mean much without the policies and measures to achieve it.
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Another thing: if we've only managed to cut real emissions by 4% since 2005, how do you think we're getting the rest of the way to 62-70% by 2035 with the same weak policies?
The land-use accounting tricks that got us to -28% aren't yielding any more.
The land-use accounting tricks that got us to -28% aren't yielding any more.
Just to cut through the backslapping: the very small emissions reduction (2%) is nowhere near enough even for our own local targets. These are also the easiest cuts (ie from local pwr generation bc we are buying solar panels) and are only in one sector.
Exported emissions are 4x bigger and growing.
Exported emissions are 4x bigger and growing.
November 27, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Another thing: if we've only managed to cut real emissions by 4% since 2005, how do you think we're getting the rest of the way to 62-70% by 2035 with the same weak policies?
The land-use accounting tricks that got us to -28% aren't yielding any more.
The land-use accounting tricks that got us to -28% aren't yielding any more.
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A good example of why @australiainstitute.org.au has started @thepointau.bsky.social: Not news, but it should be
The latest corrective services data is out today, and it points a horrific picture of the systemic racism in our judicial system #PointLive
live.thepoint.com.au
live.thepoint.com.au
November 27, 2025 at 5:28 AM
A good example of why @australiainstitute.org.au has started @thepointau.bsky.social: Not news, but it should be
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Surely a simple search-and-replace of “My dear friend Donald” with “My dear [PERSON_OF_INTEREST_#1]” would have sufficed.
‼️‼️ Newly released emails show the FBI spent almost $1 million in overtime analyzing the Epstein files as part of an effort dubbed the “Special Redaction Project."
FBI’s Frantic Scramble to Redact Epstein Files Revealed
A trove of emails shows all-nighters and almost $1 million in overtime as Trumpworld debated releasing the Epstein files.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Surely a simple search-and-replace of “My dear friend Donald” with “My dear [PERSON_OF_INTEREST_#1]” would have sufficed.
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The new quarterly update to Australia's emissions inventory shows emissions down 2.2% for the year to June 2025.
Emissions down across most sectors, except for transport.
www.dcceew.gov.au/climate-chan...
Emissions down across most sectors, except for transport.
www.dcceew.gov.au/climate-chan...
November 26, 2025 at 11:15 PM
The new quarterly update to Australia's emissions inventory shows emissions down 2.2% for the year to June 2025.
Emissions down across most sectors, except for transport.
www.dcceew.gov.au/climate-chan...
Emissions down across most sectors, except for transport.
www.dcceew.gov.au/climate-chan...
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It’s been five brutal years for Ben Pennings and his family but now Adani has slunk off the next step involves us. We have to pressure @australianlabor.bsky.social to outlaw SLAPP suits, a prevailing threat to our #Climate movement & democracy. benpennings.com/victory/
November 27, 2025 at 12:14 AM
It’s been five brutal years for Ben Pennings and his family but now Adani has slunk off the next step involves us. We have to pressure @australianlabor.bsky.social to outlaw SLAPP suits, a prevailing threat to our #Climate movement & democracy. benpennings.com/victory/
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The mood in Sydney today. Crashing thunder, hail more than rain and collapsed trees but these things do not deter XR, Drum Rebellion, Knitting Nannas and Bob Brown Foundation. They added to the “wind” near NSW Parliament House today.
Thanks for being there! 🥁 Photo Rigmor Helene Berg.
Thanks for being there! 🥁 Photo Rigmor Helene Berg.
November 26, 2025 at 6:24 AM
The mood in Sydney today. Crashing thunder, hail more than rain and collapsed trees but these things do not deter XR, Drum Rebellion, Knitting Nannas and Bob Brown Foundation. They added to the “wind” near NSW Parliament House today.
Thanks for being there! 🥁 Photo Rigmor Helene Berg.
Thanks for being there! 🥁 Photo Rigmor Helene Berg.
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Did you know the definition of ‘housing stress’ is when 30% of your household income is taken up by your rent or mortgage?
This isn’t normal.
This isn’t normal.
November 26, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Did you know the definition of ‘housing stress’ is when 30% of your household income is taken up by your rent or mortgage?
This isn’t normal.
This isn’t normal.
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act, should require the government to assess the climate impacts of new fossil-fuel projects.
It’s a no-brainer!
It’s a no-brainer!
This is definitely a blind spot in the EPBC Act reform bills.
#auslaw #auspol #climatecrisis
theconversation.com/long-awaited...
#auslaw #auspol #climatecrisis
theconversation.com/long-awaited...
Long-awaited environment laws might get Australia sued. Here’s why
Labor has pledged to pass long-awaited environment laws this week. But the current reforms leave Australia open to legal challenge.
theconversation.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:54 AM
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act, should require the government to assess the climate impacts of new fossil-fuel projects.
It’s a no-brainer!
It’s a no-brainer!
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Sometimes you have to call these One Nation attacks on migrants out for what they are 🤮
November 25, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Sometimes you have to call these One Nation attacks on migrants out for what they are 🤮
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Labor has backflipped on its 2022 election promise to rebuild the public sector with its intentions to slash 5% of spending off the public service. If Labor wants to tighten the public purse then rein in overspending on consultancy firms instead of cutting the public service.
November 25, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Labor has backflipped on its 2022 election promise to rebuild the public sector with its intentions to slash 5% of spending off the public service. If Labor wants to tighten the public purse then rein in overspending on consultancy firms instead of cutting the public service.
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How ludicrous for Labor to cut $5 billion in public services during a cost of living crisis. Every six months the government pays around $5b in Fuel Tax Credits to mining corporations to burn fossil fuels. If Labor is going to cut spending, cut handouts to fossil fuel barons.
November 25, 2025 at 11:45 PM
How ludicrous for Labor to cut $5 billion in public services during a cost of living crisis. Every six months the government pays around $5b in Fuel Tax Credits to mining corporations to burn fossil fuels. If Labor is going to cut spending, cut handouts to fossil fuel barons.
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"Ed Husic on the money: gas industry profiteering is costing Australians" by Matt Saunders #ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/news/251125-...
thepoint.com.au/news/251125-...
Ed Husic on the money: gas industry profiteering is costing Australians
Ed Husic’s ‘breaking ranks with Labor’ speech in parliament yesterday which claimed gas exporters are profiteering from Australians and driving up domestic energy prices, is right on the money and wel...
thepoint.com.au
November 26, 2025 at 12:02 AM
"Ed Husic on the money: gas industry profiteering is costing Australians" by Matt Saunders #ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/news/251125-...
thepoint.com.au/news/251125-...
OMG We have reached new depths when Universities start advocating AGAINST protecting our life support system.
#auspol
#auspol
Australia's leading universities sign letter opposing environment legislation
Australia's top universities have aligned themselves with oil and gas producers, miners and developers on a a key piece of environment legislation, drawing the ire of dozens of academics.
www.abc.net.au
November 26, 2025 at 7:30 AM
OMG We have reached new depths when Universities start advocating AGAINST protecting our life support system.
#auspol
#auspol
Can’t unsee this.
Sydney mural of Tony Abbott marrying himself painted over
Possibly the longest ever wedding ceremony is now over for former prime minister Tony Abbott, after Scott Marsh's mural was painted over.
www.abc.net.au
November 26, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Can’t unsee this.
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'It's a major predictor': New book by @milleridriss.bsky.social explores link between misogyny and violent extremism. www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
'It's a major predictor': New book explores link between misogyny and violent extremism - ABC listen
Gender, misogyny and extremist violence are inextricably linked, according to a new book by renowned extremism expert Cynthia Miller-Idriss.
She's currently visiting Australia to promote her book Man...
www.abc.net.au
November 25, 2025 at 2:26 AM
'It's a major predictor': New book by @milleridriss.bsky.social explores link between misogyny and violent extremism. www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
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The Non Aligned Movement is back baby, wolf howl
November 24, 2025 at 5:40 AM
The Non Aligned Movement is back baby, wolf howl
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‘Now is the hour’: Labor urged to speed up fossil fuel phase-out to justify Cop30 pledge
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘Now is the hour’: Labor urged to speed up fossil fuel phase-out to justify Cop30 pledge
Despite Australia signing the Belem declaration, Albanese rejected suggestion Labor shouldn’t develop new gas fields
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:20 AM
‘Now is the hour’: Labor urged to speed up fossil fuel phase-out to justify Cop30 pledge
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Humans really do have a blind spot on this. Hard to believe in the possibility of their own demise, regardless of the evidence.
November 23, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Humans really do have a blind spot on this. Hard to believe in the possibility of their own demise, regardless of the evidence.
It’s one long sad story about corporatisation.
How did Australian universities go from free education to $50,000 arts degrees in 50 years?
Australians think students are being asked to pay far too much for their degrees. Just under half (47%) of Australians surveyed by YouGov in June 2025 believe a worker on an average income should be a...
johnmenadue.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:13 AM
It’s one long sad story about corporatisation.
Lovely idea! Great initiative.
27 migrants went bushwalking hoping to shatter some myths
A community-led hiking program is introducing migrants to the bush, offering moments of connection, discovery and, for some, a sense of safety.
www.abc.net.au
November 21, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Lovely idea! Great initiative.
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Send this to all uni execs please! 👇👇👇
Relying on ChatGPT to teach you about a topic leaves you with shallower knowledge than Googling and reading about it, according to new research that compared what more than 10,000 people knew after using one method or the other.
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Shared by @gizmodo.com: buff.ly/yAAHtHq
November 21, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Send this to all uni execs please! 👇👇👇