@gwenoc.bsky.social
Gippsland, Victoria, Australia.
Interested in a fair society, healthy environment, world history, classical music, crafts using threads and yarns.
Taking small steps helping the environment for the future of everyone's grandchildren.
Interested in a fair society, healthy environment, world history, classical music, crafts using threads and yarns.
Taking small steps helping the environment for the future of everyone's grandchildren.
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My sister is a nurse. My oldest daughter is a nurse. My wife is a lab tech. And...and one time...I was a nurse. Don't tell my family...or the hundreds of thousands of other families...that nurses...and those in the health field...aren't "professionals."
You're Goddamn right we're professionals.
You're Goddamn right we're professionals.
November 25, 2025 at 7:55 PM
My sister is a nurse. My oldest daughter is a nurse. My wife is a lab tech. And...and one time...I was a nurse. Don't tell my family...or the hundreds of thousands of other families...that nurses...and those in the health field...aren't "professionals."
You're Goddamn right we're professionals.
You're Goddamn right we're professionals.
Private investments make private profits, social benefits negligible, unfortunately.
Landlording shouldn't be a for-profit industry.
I said what I said. Before you get your boxers bunched about "who will manage apartment buildings?" please actually just go look up public and co-op housing.
All landlords do is drive up housing costs. That's it. They provide no social benefit.
I said what I said. Before you get your boxers bunched about "who will manage apartment buildings?" please actually just go look up public and co-op housing.
All landlords do is drive up housing costs. That's it. They provide no social benefit.
November 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Private investments make private profits, social benefits negligible, unfortunately.
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I really wish we'd stop calling them climate "skeptics" or "vaccine skeptics", if you jump off a cliff we don't call you a "gravity skeptic"
November 25, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I really wish we'd stop calling them climate "skeptics" or "vaccine skeptics", if you jump off a cliff we don't call you a "gravity skeptic"
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Busting up big corporations and tackling Wall Street’s greed.
Getting big money out of politics.
Strengthening unions and fighting for higher wages.
Medicare for all, paid family leave, universal childcare...
This is the progressive populist agenda we need in America.
Getting big money out of politics.
Strengthening unions and fighting for higher wages.
Medicare for all, paid family leave, universal childcare...
This is the progressive populist agenda we need in America.
November 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Busting up big corporations and tackling Wall Street’s greed.
Getting big money out of politics.
Strengthening unions and fighting for higher wages.
Medicare for all, paid family leave, universal childcare...
This is the progressive populist agenda we need in America.
Getting big money out of politics.
Strengthening unions and fighting for higher wages.
Medicare for all, paid family leave, universal childcare...
This is the progressive populist agenda we need in America.
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“Oh I remember a time” (all X-ers and Millennials have now tuned out ) …but stay with me
When Urban and Regional Development were give equal weight in Infrastructure Development , Social Infrastructure rollout and the provision of Utilities
Hmmm -Champion ?
Tom Uren
Remember him Albo ???
When Urban and Regional Development were give equal weight in Infrastructure Development , Social Infrastructure rollout and the provision of Utilities
Hmmm -Champion ?
Tom Uren
Remember him Albo ???
November 25, 2025 at 9:13 PM
“Oh I remember a time” (all X-ers and Millennials have now tuned out ) …but stay with me
When Urban and Regional Development were give equal weight in Infrastructure Development , Social Infrastructure rollout and the provision of Utilities
Hmmm -Champion ?
Tom Uren
Remember him Albo ???
When Urban and Regional Development were give equal weight in Infrastructure Development , Social Infrastructure rollout and the provision of Utilities
Hmmm -Champion ?
Tom Uren
Remember him Albo ???
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72% of Australians support a total ban on gambling ads.
It’s been 881 days since the Murphy Report recommended that Parliament ban gambling advertising.
30% of Australian children aged 12 to 17 gamble - they lose nearly $20 million every year.
It’s been 881 days since the Murphy Report recommended that Parliament ban gambling advertising.
30% of Australian children aged 12 to 17 gamble - they lose nearly $20 million every year.
Gambling ad ban would pass parliament with conscience vote, Labor MP says
Macarthur MP Mike Freelander believes the multi-partisan support for restricting gambling advertising means the reforms will "get there" eventually.
www.abc.net.au
November 24, 2025 at 9:48 PM
72% of Australians support a total ban on gambling ads.
It’s been 881 days since the Murphy Report recommended that Parliament ban gambling advertising.
30% of Australian children aged 12 to 17 gamble - they lose nearly $20 million every year.
It’s been 881 days since the Murphy Report recommended that Parliament ban gambling advertising.
30% of Australian children aged 12 to 17 gamble - they lose nearly $20 million every year.
Australia’s gas bonanza is for corporate super-profits, not climate superheroes
The point.com.au
thepoint.com.au
November 25, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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"...by 2050, Darwin residents can expect to swelter for over a third of the year with temperatures above 35°C, an increase of 92 days...Current climate and environmental policy in Australia is sacrificing the safety and survival of communities for corporate profits..."
I love Northern Australia, and it breaks my heart what's happening and is planned for this region. More people need to know why this place is so special and what's at risk, so I wrote about it. My first article for @australiainstitute.org.au's The Point. thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Northern Australia is extraordinary, and it’s under severe threat
Right now, this region, is under siege, in large part due to insatiable corporate and government desires to ‘develop’ the North.
thepoint.com.au
November 23, 2025 at 9:37 PM
"...by 2050, Darwin residents can expect to swelter for over a third of the year with temperatures above 35°C, an increase of 92 days...Current climate and environmental policy in Australia is sacrificing the safety and survival of communities for corporate profits..."
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As America continues its backward spiral, Finland is showing us what our tomorrows are missing out on.
The future will get here without America it seems
The future will get here without America it seems
November 23, 2025 at 6:58 PM
As America continues its backward spiral, Finland is showing us what our tomorrows are missing out on.
The future will get here without America it seems
The future will get here without America it seems
Already corrupt, Trump craved presidential power.
Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely.
He used MAGA followers as "losers" who were easily fooled by his lies because they heard what they wanted to believe.
Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely.
He used MAGA followers as "losers" who were easily fooled by his lies because they heard what they wanted to believe.
Three takeaways from piggy's latest post:
1. He's nuttier than a snickers bar
2. He's lashing out like a cornered animal
3. He just found out U.S military personnel are seeking legal advice on things they are asked to do by this corrupt administration.
#LockHimUp
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
1. He's nuttier than a snickers bar
2. He's lashing out like a cornered animal
3. He just found out U.S military personnel are seeking legal advice on things they are asked to do by this corrupt administration.
#LockHimUp
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Trump floats death penalty for Democrats urging military to refuse illegal orders
Six Democratic politicians, all of whom are veterans, are urging members of the military not to obey unlawful orders.
www.abc.net.au
November 24, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Already corrupt, Trump craved presidential power.
Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely.
He used MAGA followers as "losers" who were easily fooled by his lies because they heard what they wanted to believe.
Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely.
He used MAGA followers as "losers" who were easily fooled by his lies because they heard what they wanted to believe.
Trump said he would make America Grate Again.
November 24, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Trump said he would make America Grate Again.
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I was surprised today to learn that a Tesla's turn signal is yellow.
I was surprised because I have never once ever seen a Tesla driver use a turn signal.
I was surprised because I have never once ever seen a Tesla driver use a turn signal.
November 22, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I was surprised today to learn that a Tesla's turn signal is yellow.
I was surprised because I have never once ever seen a Tesla driver use a turn signal.
I was surprised because I have never once ever seen a Tesla driver use a turn signal.
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it turns out that Zuckerberg is one of the most prolific enablers of child abuse in the history of the world.
i contend that nobody this derelict in their duty of care to minors should be allowed to have any excess of money or influence ever again, and that should be the least of the consequences
i contend that nobody this derelict in their duty of care to minors should be allowed to have any excess of money or influence ever again, and that should be the least of the consequences
"According to the brief, Meta was aware that millions of adult strangers were contacting minors on its sites; that its products exacerbated mental health issues in teens; and that content related to eating disorders, suicide, and child sexual abuse was frequently detected, yet rarely removed."
November 24, 2025 at 1:02 AM
it turns out that Zuckerberg is one of the most prolific enablers of child abuse in the history of the world.
i contend that nobody this derelict in their duty of care to minors should be allowed to have any excess of money or influence ever again, and that should be the least of the consequences
i contend that nobody this derelict in their duty of care to minors should be allowed to have any excess of money or influence ever again, and that should be the least of the consequences
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Top judge warns 'sovereign citizen' movement is overwhelming Australian courts: archive.ph/oG7JZ#select...
Maybe do what some Canadian courts have done, and implement a Master Order to prevent these types of cases from being filed in the first place
Maybe do what some Canadian courts have done, and implement a Master Order to prevent these types of cases from being filed in the first place
www.theaustralian.com.au
November 23, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Top judge warns 'sovereign citizen' movement is overwhelming Australian courts: archive.ph/oG7JZ#select...
Maybe do what some Canadian courts have done, and implement a Master Order to prevent these types of cases from being filed in the first place
Maybe do what some Canadian courts have done, and implement a Master Order to prevent these types of cases from being filed in the first place
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what we should ban from women’s sports is male coaches. it’s so jarring to watch a match, especially on mute, and they cut to some dude glowering on the sidelines
November 23, 2025 at 3:21 AM
what we should ban from women’s sports is male coaches. it’s so jarring to watch a match, especially on mute, and they cut to some dude glowering on the sidelines
Member countries of the UN stood by, letting the genocide happen. 👎😡
1) Start the worst European war since 1945 and commit every imaginable war crime
2) Decide how you want to be rewarded for your aggression
3) Leak the list of your desiderata to the US press
4) Wait for the US president to enforce your wish list on your victim.
Russian policy 2025
2) Decide how you want to be rewarded for your aggression
3) Leak the list of your desiderata to the US press
4) Wait for the US president to enforce your wish list on your victim.
Russian policy 2025
November 24, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Member countries of the UN stood by, letting the genocide happen. 👎😡
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Zali Steggall says it’s time to stop pretending gas is needed, as gas companies are taking us for a ride.
“Australia does not have a gas shortage problem. We have lots of gas.”
Says moving toward electrification is better tor ppl’s “health & their wallets.” #HouseOfReps
“Australia does not have a gas shortage problem. We have lots of gas.”
Says moving toward electrification is better tor ppl’s “health & their wallets.” #HouseOfReps
November 24, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Zali Steggall says it’s time to stop pretending gas is needed, as gas companies are taking us for a ride.
“Australia does not have a gas shortage problem. We have lots of gas.”
Says moving toward electrification is better tor ppl’s “health & their wallets.” #HouseOfReps
“Australia does not have a gas shortage problem. We have lots of gas.”
Says moving toward electrification is better tor ppl’s “health & their wallets.” #HouseOfReps
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The world needs a bit of this🥰🥰🥰Ian
November 22, 2025 at 6:26 AM
The world needs a bit of this🥰🥰🥰Ian
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Mamdani said two things that have probably not been said in the Oval Office before:
- Trump is a fascist
- the Israeli regime is committing genocide.
The issue is not that he dared to state these truths,
but that establishment Dems are too spineless to do so.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
- Trump is a fascist
- the Israeli regime is committing genocide.
The issue is not that he dared to state these truths,
but that establishment Dems are too spineless to do so.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Mamdani reiterates Trump is a ‘fascist’ just days after cordial meeting
New York mayor-elect reaffirms past criticisms of president after agreeing to work with him on cost-of-living concerns
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Mamdani said two things that have probably not been said in the Oval Office before:
- Trump is a fascist
- the Israeli regime is committing genocide.
The issue is not that he dared to state these truths,
but that establishment Dems are too spineless to do so.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
- Trump is a fascist
- the Israeli regime is committing genocide.
The issue is not that he dared to state these truths,
but that establishment Dems are too spineless to do so.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Alan Kohler on humanoid robots providing a new era of labour that can be owned, not employed.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Humanoid robots will change work forever
There is now a global race to build humanoids that can walk, talk, reason, lift, carry, fetch, stack and generally operate in a human environment.
www.abc.net.au
November 24, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Alan Kohler on humanoid robots providing a new era of labour that can be owned, not employed.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
An excellent article on the federal government's sneaky introduction of a measure reminiscent of Robodebt.
"Australia does not need new powers that punish people before they are found guilty of any crime."
"Australia does not need new powers that punish people before they are found guilty of any crime."
"Poverty is not evidence, the presumption of innocence must apply to everyone" Smashing column by @kristin8x.antipovertycentre.org & @maiyazize.bsky.social #ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Poverty is not evidence, the presumption of innocence must apply to everyone
In the final days of October, the Federal Government quietly inserted a last-minute amendment into an unrelated bill. It has been trying to rush through a change that would allow police and the Home A...
thepoint.com.au
November 23, 2025 at 11:53 PM
An excellent article on the federal government's sneaky introduction of a measure reminiscent of Robodebt.
"Australia does not need new powers that punish people before they are found guilty of any crime."
"Australia does not need new powers that punish people before they are found guilty of any crime."
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Am I not understanding something?
Why does a weather site require security? Is someone going to steal weather data?
Why does a weather site require security? Is someone going to steal weather data?
BOM reveals new website cost $96.5m, not $4.1m as first announced
Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt has asked the weather agency's new boss to examine how the website's cost and redesign went so wrong.
www.abc.net.au
November 23, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Am I not understanding something?
Why does a weather site require security? Is someone going to steal weather data?
Why does a weather site require security? Is someone going to steal weather data?