Kerry Jaggers 🇦🇺
@kerryjaggers.bsky.social
Navigating the 2020s with trepidation and waning optimism. Covid cautious. Labor/Independents/never LNP. Lives in Canberra 🥰, Ngunnawal country. #auspol
BOM website has been showing this rain radar info for Canberra for hours. With severe weather warnings here, it would be useful to track the rain. Here's a thought - we need an updated BOM website.
November 26, 2025 at 2:20 AM
BOM website has been showing this rain radar info for Canberra for hours. With severe weather warnings here, it would be useful to track the rain. Here's a thought - we need an updated BOM website.
Well, that's a shock to...nobody at all.
"...research also found Peter Dutton was the least popular major party leader the Australian Election Study had ever polled, dating back to the study's beginning four decades ago, in 1987." #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
"...research also found Peter Dutton was the least popular major party leader the Australian Election Study had ever polled, dating back to the study's beginning four decades ago, in 1987." #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Voters rate Dutton worst leader in decades and prefer Labor on economy
The results of Australia's most prominent election study show Peter Dutton was the least popular leader in four decades.
www.abc.net.au
November 25, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Well, that's a shock to...nobody at all.
"...research also found Peter Dutton was the least popular major party leader the Australian Election Study had ever polled, dating back to the study's beginning four decades ago, in 1987." #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
"...research also found Peter Dutton was the least popular major party leader the Australian Election Study had ever polled, dating back to the study's beginning four decades ago, in 1987." #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Bet she hadn't factored this in.
"Pauline Hanson has been censured by the Senate after her burqa stunt on Monday and suspended from the chamber for seven days, and will be barred from representing the parliament in overseas delegations." Guardian #auspol
"Pauline Hanson has been censured by the Senate after her burqa stunt on Monday and suspended from the chamber for seven days, and will be barred from representing the parliament in overseas delegations." Guardian #auspol
November 25, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Bet she hadn't factored this in.
"Pauline Hanson has been censured by the Senate after her burqa stunt on Monday and suspended from the chamber for seven days, and will be barred from representing the parliament in overseas delegations." Guardian #auspol
"Pauline Hanson has been censured by the Senate after her burqa stunt on Monday and suspended from the chamber for seven days, and will be barred from representing the parliament in overseas delegations." Guardian #auspol
25 November is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Albanese govt has announced an additional $41.8m for the hotline 1800Respect. This helps.
But men need to actively campaign to end violence against women. That's the key. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
But men need to actively campaign to end violence against women. That's the key. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Australia politics live: boost for national domestic violence helpline after huge increase in calls for help
Follow live
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:06 PM
25 November is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Albanese govt has announced an additional $41.8m for the hotline 1800Respect. This helps.
But men need to actively campaign to end violence against women. That's the key. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
But men need to actively campaign to end violence against women. That's the key. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Pauline Hanson is not, and never was, suitable to be in our Federal parliament. She's a disgrace.
"The Australian Senate has been suspended after One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson wore a burka on the floor of the upper house." #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
"The Australian Senate has been suspended after One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson wore a burka on the floor of the upper house." #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Live: Senate suspended after Pauline Hanson wears burka into the upper house
One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson has worn a burka on the floor of the Senate. Follow live.
www.abc.net.au
November 24, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Pauline Hanson is not, and never was, suitable to be in our Federal parliament. She's a disgrace.
"The Australian Senate has been suspended after One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson wore a burka on the floor of the upper house." #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
"The Australian Senate has been suspended after One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson wore a burka on the floor of the upper house." #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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Australian native plants as pollinator attractors - not sure the video captures just how busy this Callistemon is, alive with European honey bees, hover flies, native bees & other tiny critters. Late afternoon it's got several kinds of butterflies in it
The birdies love it too 😊🐝🦋
The birdies love it too 😊🐝🦋
November 24, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Australian native plants as pollinator attractors - not sure the video captures just how busy this Callistemon is, alive with European honey bees, hover flies, native bees & other tiny critters. Late afternoon it's got several kinds of butterflies in it
The birdies love it too 😊🐝🦋
The birdies love it too 😊🐝🦋
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So accurate from where I am standing 😂❤️👏
Twitter accounts are based in Russia. BlueSky accounts are based in homes with, frankly, too many books, plants, obsolete cables, and pieces of rustic pottery, that could do with a bit of a tidying up, to be honest.
November 24, 2025 at 12:34 AM
So accurate from where I am standing 😂❤️👏
We're heading into (potentially) cranky season. Christmas is in sight and - for reasons that elude me - short tempers abound. Slow it all down. Keep expectations in check. Don't speed on the roads. Go gently. Reduce alcohol. Drink water. Sleep. Deep breaths. Smile. No stress. It will all be ok. 🎄
November 24, 2025 at 12:49 AM
We're heading into (potentially) cranky season. Christmas is in sight and - for reasons that elude me - short tempers abound. Slow it all down. Keep expectations in check. Don't speed on the roads. Go gently. Reduce alcohol. Drink water. Sleep. Deep breaths. Smile. No stress. It will all be ok. 🎄
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Some vaccines like COVID and flu don’t stop completely stop infection.
But they do reduce the risk of getting infected and greatly reduce severe illness risk.
They are still worth getting.
Since they are not 100% effective it’s also wise to add another layer of protection by wearing a mask.
But they do reduce the risk of getting infected and greatly reduce severe illness risk.
They are still worth getting.
Since they are not 100% effective it’s also wise to add another layer of protection by wearing a mask.
November 23, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Some vaccines like COVID and flu don’t stop completely stop infection.
But they do reduce the risk of getting infected and greatly reduce severe illness risk.
They are still worth getting.
Since they are not 100% effective it’s also wise to add another layer of protection by wearing a mask.
But they do reduce the risk of getting infected and greatly reduce severe illness risk.
They are still worth getting.
Since they are not 100% effective it’s also wise to add another layer of protection by wearing a mask.
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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
If you're a government agency and would like your website redesigned, let me know. There will be a charge of $90million - not $95million - and guess what else? Business analysis, stakeholder requirements, user testing and all the other normal elements will be included! IKR? What a bargain. #auspol
November 24, 2025 at 12:27 AM
If you're a government agency and would like your website redesigned, let me know. There will be a charge of $90million - not $95million - and guess what else? Business analysis, stakeholder requirements, user testing and all the other normal elements will be included! IKR? What a bargain. #auspol
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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...
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So much fun interviewing Bryan Brown about his wonderful new crime novel ‘The Hidden’ at Bondi Pavilion tonight. After he explained why he likes writing about small country communities, I described him as Australia’s Jane Austen. Dead ringer.
November 22, 2025 at 11:18 AM
So much fun interviewing Bryan Brown about his wonderful new crime novel ‘The Hidden’ at Bondi Pavilion tonight. After he explained why he likes writing about small country communities, I described him as Australia’s Jane Austen. Dead ringer.
Just heard on ABC. The new BOM website - that has proved to be nearly useless - cost us $96million. Not a typo - $96million. This debacle must come under heavy scrutiny. What a waste of our money! #auspol
November 22, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Just heard on ABC. The new BOM website - that has proved to be nearly useless - cost us $96million. Not a typo - $96million. This debacle must come under heavy scrutiny. What a waste of our money! #auspol
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With thanks to @atranscendedman.bsky.social
Remarkable how those reading the tea leaves can see the explosion of cases and costs, yet governments are mute.
☠️ Dead people don't shop
☠️ Sick people can't work
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Remarkable how those reading the tea leaves can see the explosion of cases and costs, yet governments are mute.
☠️ Dead people don't shop
☠️ Sick people can't work
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Economic burden of long COVID: macroeconomic, cost-of-illness and microeconomic impacts - npj Primary Care Respiratory Medicine
npj Primary Care Respiratory Medicine - Economic burden of long COVID: macroeconomic, cost-of-illness and microeconomic impacts
www.nature.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:03 PM
With thanks to @atranscendedman.bsky.social
Remarkable how those reading the tea leaves can see the explosion of cases and costs, yet governments are mute.
☠️ Dead people don't shop
☠️ Sick people can't work
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Remarkable how those reading the tea leaves can see the explosion of cases and costs, yet governments are mute.
☠️ Dead people don't shop
☠️ Sick people can't work
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
🙏 for everyone in Darwin.
"Darwin’s airport and supermarkets have closed as Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina barrels towards land, having intensified into a category three system – the first cyclone of that strength in Australian waters in November in 20 years.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"Darwin’s airport and supermarkets have closed as Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina barrels towards land, having intensified into a category three system – the first cyclone of that strength in Australian waters in November in 20 years.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Cyclone Fina: severe tropical storm intensifies to category 3 as it tracks towards Darwin
It is the first cyclone of that strength in Australian waters in November in 20 years, with sustained winds of 140km/h
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:49 AM
🙏 for everyone in Darwin.
"Darwin’s airport and supermarkets have closed as Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina barrels towards land, having intensified into a category three system – the first cyclone of that strength in Australian waters in November in 20 years.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"Darwin’s airport and supermarkets have closed as Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina barrels towards land, having intensified into a category three system – the first cyclone of that strength in Australian waters in November in 20 years.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"On Friday, the Coalition let it be known that a key condition for doing a deal with the govt (*on environmental law reform*) would be that the reforms remove any reference to 'climate consideration' from legislation governing future environmental approvals."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Labor keeps a low profile while the opposition fends off One Nation
Labor is trying to keep a low profile while the opposition fends off One Nation and Sussan Ley fights for her job.
www.abc.net.au
November 21, 2025 at 7:43 PM
"On Friday, the Coalition let it be known that a key condition for doing a deal with the govt (*on environmental law reform*) would be that the reforms remove any reference to 'climate consideration' from legislation governing future environmental approvals."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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Support @davidpocock.bsky.social's campaign to save our #CSIRO. Please sign the online petition. #auspol #science #research www.davidpocock.com.au/save_our_csiro
David Pocock - Independent Senator for the ACT
TRUST. INTEGRITY. LEADERSHIP.
www.davidpocock.com.au
November 20, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Support @davidpocock.bsky.social's campaign to save our #CSIRO. Please sign the online petition. #auspol #science #research www.davidpocock.com.au/save_our_csiro
Good.
Australian airlines will ban the use of portable power banks from next month following a string of international incidents, including a mid-air fire on a Virgin Australia flight in July.
Devices must be within sight and can't be used or charged on board.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Australian airlines will ban the use of portable power banks from next month following a string of international incidents, including a mid-air fire on a Virgin Australia flight in July.
Devices must be within sight and can't be used or charged on board.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Virgin and Qantas to ban portable power banks after string of fires
Virgin Australia and Qantas will ban the use of portable power banks from next month following a string of international incidents.
www.abc.net.au
November 20, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Good.
Australian airlines will ban the use of portable power banks from next month following a string of international incidents, including a mid-air fire on a Virgin Australia flight in July.
Devices must be within sight and can't be used or charged on board.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Australian airlines will ban the use of portable power banks from next month following a string of international incidents, including a mid-air fire on a Virgin Australia flight in July.
Devices must be within sight and can't be used or charged on board.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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(🚨) MAJOR BREAKING NEWS: President Donald Trump, Who Pardoned Convicted Seditious Conspirators After January 6, Calls for a Number of Military-Veteran Democratic Members of the House and Senate to Be Executed Simply for Reminding U.S. Soldiers That They Can Refuse Illegal Orders
November 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
(🚨) MAJOR BREAKING NEWS: President Donald Trump, Who Pardoned Convicted Seditious Conspirators After January 6, Calls for a Number of Military-Veteran Democratic Members of the House and Senate to Be Executed Simply for Reminding U.S. Soldiers That They Can Refuse Illegal Orders
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NSW: Why everyone is getting sick in November.
High flu cases are driving NSW emergency visits, with influenza up 33% in early Nov and 400 influenza-like illnesses presentations last week.
COVID cases remain stable. “We’re hoping they’ll remain low over Christmas,” NSW Health’s Dr McAnulty said.🤦♂️
High flu cases are driving NSW emergency visits, with influenza up 33% in early Nov and 400 influenza-like illnesses presentations last week.
COVID cases remain stable. “We’re hoping they’ll remain low over Christmas,” NSW Health’s Dr McAnulty said.🤦♂️
November 20, 2025 at 6:36 AM
NSW: Why everyone is getting sick in November.
High flu cases are driving NSW emergency visits, with influenza up 33% in early Nov and 400 influenza-like illnesses presentations last week.
COVID cases remain stable. “We’re hoping they’ll remain low over Christmas,” NSW Health’s Dr McAnulty said.🤦♂️
High flu cases are driving NSW emergency visits, with influenza up 33% in early Nov and 400 influenza-like illnesses presentations last week.
COVID cases remain stable. “We’re hoping they’ll remain low over Christmas,” NSW Health’s Dr McAnulty said.🤦♂️
Can't blame them.
"State and Territory leaders have launched a coordinated attack on the federal govt's handling of increasingly strained public hospital funding negotiations, declaring they cannot sacrifice hospital care to bolster the C'wlth's budget bottom line.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
"State and Territory leaders have launched a coordinated attack on the federal govt's handling of increasingly strained public hospital funding negotiations, declaring they cannot sacrifice hospital care to bolster the C'wlth's budget bottom line.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Emergency meeting between states after federal swipe on hospital funding
State and territory leaders hold an emergency meeting over public hospital funding, declaring they cannot sacrifice hospital care to bolster the Commonwealth's finances.
www.abc.net.au
November 19, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Can't blame them.
"State and Territory leaders have launched a coordinated attack on the federal govt's handling of increasingly strained public hospital funding negotiations, declaring they cannot sacrifice hospital care to bolster the C'wlth's budget bottom line.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
"State and Territory leaders have launched a coordinated attack on the federal govt's handling of increasingly strained public hospital funding negotiations, declaring they cannot sacrifice hospital care to bolster the C'wlth's budget bottom line.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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For those of us not living under the Trump regime - the US President tried to shut down a female journalist by saying "Quiet, Piggy". What a deeply offensive and demeaning comment for anyone to make. Yet, this poor excuse for a human being is seemingly unstoppable. The world watches on in disgust.
I don't know why the "Piggy" thing is bothering me so much. It's one more unforgivable thing in a list of 20,000 unforgivable things, but I've been mad about it for like 12 straight hours.
November 19, 2025 at 1:51 AM
For those of us not living under the Trump regime - the US President tried to shut down a female journalist by saying "Quiet, Piggy". What a deeply offensive and demeaning comment for anyone to make. Yet, this poor excuse for a human being is seemingly unstoppable. The world watches on in disgust.