Lola
@lolat42.bsky.social
😷 Gardener. Retired doctor. Whatever catches my eye. Beauty, courage and wisdom if I can find it. Tasmanian affairs, some Oz politics. Desperate world events.
‘He said the stadium was different to other forms of public infrastructure, such as 🚸schools, hospitals 🩻 and 🌉 bridges.
"This isn't social infrastructure…
"The stadium benefits a subsection of the community, but the whole community pays for it.”’
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
"This isn't social infrastructure…
"The stadium benefits a subsection of the community, but the whole community pays for it.”’
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Economic case for Hobart stadium just doesn't add up, experts say
An expert planning panel has defended their scathing assessment of Hobart's proposed Macquarie Point stadium while speaking to the politicians who will ultimately decide the project's fate.
www.abc.net.au
November 27, 2025 at 10:41 PM
‘He said the stadium was different to other forms of public infrastructure, such as 🚸schools, hospitals 🩻 and 🌉 bridges.
"This isn't social infrastructure…
"The stadium benefits a subsection of the community, but the whole community pays for it.”’
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
"This isn't social infrastructure…
"The stadium benefits a subsection of the community, but the whole community pays for it.”’
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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Christopher Brown’s passion for nature is reflected in his detailed graphite drawings.
His works are created with abundant pencil strokes that are scratched, smeared, and sanded, using bold, dark tones. His subjects include a wide range of landscapes, old barns, dogwoods, and snowy river gorges.
His works are created with abundant pencil strokes that are scratched, smeared, and sanded, using bold, dark tones. His subjects include a wide range of landscapes, old barns, dogwoods, and snowy river gorges.
November 27, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Christopher Brown’s passion for nature is reflected in his detailed graphite drawings.
His works are created with abundant pencil strokes that are scratched, smeared, and sanded, using bold, dark tones. His subjects include a wide range of landscapes, old barns, dogwoods, and snowy river gorges.
His works are created with abundant pencil strokes that are scratched, smeared, and sanded, using bold, dark tones. His subjects include a wide range of landscapes, old barns, dogwoods, and snowy river gorges.
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‘“a shame” the changes won’t take effect until mid-2027…
“The vitamin and supplements industry is powerful and big but B6 is in a bazillion products so it’s a big job. I dare say though the government negotiated that timeline with the supplement industry.”’
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
“The vitamin and supplements industry is powerful and big but B6 is in a bazillion products so it’s a big job. I dare say though the government negotiated that timeline with the supplement industry.”’
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Vitamin supplements with high levels of B6 will be removed from general sale in Australia – here’s what you need to know
As the Therapeutic Goods Administration takes action, what should you do until the rules come into force?
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:57 PM
‘“a shame” the changes won’t take effect until mid-2027…
“The vitamin and supplements industry is powerful and big but B6 is in a bazillion products so it’s a big job. I dare say though the government negotiated that timeline with the supplement industry.”’
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
“The vitamin and supplements industry is powerful and big but B6 is in a bazillion products so it’s a big job. I dare say though the government negotiated that timeline with the supplement industry.”’
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Very interesting. We are grateful to the healthcare workers who continue to recognise and code for this. We see very few mainstream journals and media that would cover it. @bylinetimes.bsky.social perhaps. And oddly, sometimes the DM, because they have an excellent health writer.
November 27, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Very interesting. We are grateful to the healthcare workers who continue to recognise and code for this. We see very few mainstream journals and media that would cover it. @bylinetimes.bsky.social perhaps. And oddly, sometimes the DM, because they have an excellent health writer.
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🔴Met Police Urged to Launch Investigation Into Boris Johnson For Covid Misconduct
Eminent lawyer Michael Mansfield KC tells the Byline Podcast that police should "look again" at the former Prime Minister's handling of the pandemic
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/met-police...
Eminent lawyer Michael Mansfield KC tells the Byline Podcast that police should "look again" at the former Prime Minister's handling of the pandemic
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/met-police...
Met Police Urged to Launch Investigation Into Boris Johnson For Covid Misconduct
Eminent lawyer Michael Mansfield KC tells the Byline Podcast that police should "look again" at the former Prime Minister's handling of the pandemic
www.bylinesupplement.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:22 AM
🔴Met Police Urged to Launch Investigation Into Boris Johnson For Covid Misconduct
Eminent lawyer Michael Mansfield KC tells the Byline Podcast that police should "look again" at the former Prime Minister's handling of the pandemic
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/met-police...
Eminent lawyer Michael Mansfield KC tells the Byline Podcast that police should "look again" at the former Prime Minister's handling of the pandemic
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/met-police...
‘The Antisemitism Envoy role is costing taxpayers well over $1 million a year — with Segal having appointed six staffers in two offices. Segal herself is being paid $1,070 a day.’
🚨Antisemitism Envoy Jillian Segal is steadfastly refusing to condemn the NSW Parliament neo-Nazi rally. Paid over $1,000 a day by taxpayers but MIA since far-right Advance scandal over four months ago... theklaxon.com.au/wheres-jilli...
Where's Jillian Segal? Over $1,000-a-day but MIA - The Klaxon
Antisemitism Envoy Jillian Segal — whose family bankrolls far-right group “Advance” — is refusing to denounce the neo-Nazi rally held outside NSW Parliament House.
theklaxon.com.au
November 27, 2025 at 9:43 AM
‘The Antisemitism Envoy role is costing taxpayers well over $1 million a year — with Segal having appointed six staffers in two offices. Segal herself is being paid $1,070 a day.’
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🐾 Steve prints available here: inotternews.etsy.com/listing/4395...
November 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM
🐾 Steve prints available here: inotternews.etsy.com/listing/4395...
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☕ A mug for experts only! inotternews.etsy.com/listing/1755...
November 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
☕ A mug for experts only! inotternews.etsy.com/listing/1755...
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Baby otter doing baby otter stuff
November 26, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Baby otter doing baby otter stuff
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✨I always lose myself in this photo. 📷A moment of serenity: the jaw-dropping Gothic beauty of Salisbury Cathedral, mirrored in the shimmering reflection of William Pye’s font. 📷 #throwbackthursday
November 27, 2025 at 7:13 AM
✨I always lose myself in this photo. 📷A moment of serenity: the jaw-dropping Gothic beauty of Salisbury Cathedral, mirrored in the shimmering reflection of William Pye’s font. 📷 #throwbackthursday
‘also singled out the proposed Macquarie Point stadium, warning the state could be left to cover cost overruns 🤬 beyond the current $1.1 billion estimate.
Tasmania’s debt burden is forecast to rise to 🚀131% of operating revenue by 2028 🧨 up from 60% in 2023.’
pulsetasmania.com.au/news/tasmani...
Tasmania’s debt burden is forecast to rise to 🚀131% of operating revenue by 2028 🧨 up from 60% in 2023.’
pulsetasmania.com.au/news/tasmani...
Tasmania hit with S&P credit downgrade days after Moody’s cut
Independent economist Saul Eslake said it should come as no surprise…
pulsetasmania.com.au
November 27, 2025 at 6:29 AM
‘also singled out the proposed Macquarie Point stadium, warning the state could be left to cover cost overruns 🤬 beyond the current $1.1 billion estimate.
Tasmania’s debt burden is forecast to rise to 🚀131% of operating revenue by 2028 🧨 up from 60% in 2023.’
pulsetasmania.com.au/news/tasmani...
Tasmania’s debt burden is forecast to rise to 🚀131% of operating revenue by 2028 🧨 up from 60% in 2023.’
pulsetasmania.com.au/news/tasmani...
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The irony of spending 100% of your time dividing people and calling yourself One Nation is similar to spending 100% of your time advocating for white, Christian, corporate values and calling yourself the Liberal Party.
November 27, 2025 at 6:16 AM
The irony of spending 100% of your time dividing people and calling yourself One Nation is similar to spending 100% of your time advocating for white, Christian, corporate values and calling yourself the Liberal Party.
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It’s estimated there were once millions of koalas across the mainland. Yet, it’s predicted that by 2050 koalas will be extinct in New South Wales, and at risk across all other mainland states and territories. satpa.pe/64d5MVa
Starvation threatens koalas on French Island
Starvation now threatens one of Australia’s few disease-free koala populations due to a lack of habitat, as wildlife rescue volunteers are overwhelmed with calls for help.
satpa.pe
November 27, 2025 at 3:21 AM
It’s estimated there were once millions of koalas across the mainland. Yet, it’s predicted that by 2050 koalas will be extinct in New South Wales, and at risk across all other mainland states and territories. satpa.pe/64d5MVa
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“Providing false information…“ = “lying“ surely.
Doing so to a Senate committee is pretty serious isn’t it? Jail time for contempt type of serious?
As others suggest, he’s probably hard to fire. but there surely should be an impeachment mechanism built into the whole process.
Doing so to a Senate committee is pretty serious isn’t it? Jail time for contempt type of serious?
As others suggest, he’s probably hard to fire. but there surely should be an impeachment mechanism built into the whole process.
November 27, 2025 at 2:26 AM
“Providing false information…“ = “lying“ surely.
Doing so to a Senate committee is pretty serious isn’t it? Jail time for contempt type of serious?
As others suggest, he’s probably hard to fire. but there surely should be an impeachment mechanism built into the whole process.
Doing so to a Senate committee is pretty serious isn’t it? Jail time for contempt type of serious?
As others suggest, he’s probably hard to fire. but there surely should be an impeachment mechanism built into the whole process.
“Despite the growing number of allegations involving massive corruption in Australia’s offshore detention regime, there are still few signs that the government or any of its authorities will seriously investigate them.”
There is every chance they never will.”
There is every chance they never will.”
November 27, 2025 at 2:06 AM
“Despite the growing number of allegations involving massive corruption in Australia’s offshore detention regime, there are still few signs that the government or any of its authorities will seriously investigate them.”
There is every chance they never will.”
There is every chance they never will.”
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“Rubio orders…”
Who the hell made him king of Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand?
Who the hell made him king of Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand?
NEW: The New York Times got a State Dept. cable in which Rubio orders diplomats in Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand to press for immigration limits and cite crime. They’re also told to report on governments that are pro-immigration. Our story: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
U.S. to Press Europe and Other Allies on ‘Mass Migration,’ Document Says
www.nytimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:29 AM
“Rubio orders…”
Who the hell made him king of Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand?
Who the hell made him king of Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand?
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🎯stated by Dr. Michael aka @internetuserf12 on Twitter:
"Being Covid-conscious is more than precautions and research. It’s grieving losses no one else will acknowledge, enduring mockery, protecting people who resent you, showing up for community the world says doesn’t..."
OP: x.com/internetuser...
"Being Covid-conscious is more than precautions and research. It’s grieving losses no one else will acknowledge, enduring mockery, protecting people who resent you, showing up for community the world says doesn’t..."
OP: x.com/internetuser...
November 26, 2025 at 3:25 PM
🎯stated by Dr. Michael aka @internetuserf12 on Twitter:
"Being Covid-conscious is more than precautions and research. It’s grieving losses no one else will acknowledge, enduring mockery, protecting people who resent you, showing up for community the world says doesn’t..."
OP: x.com/internetuser...
"Being Covid-conscious is more than precautions and research. It’s grieving losses no one else will acknowledge, enduring mockery, protecting people who resent you, showing up for community the world says doesn’t..."
OP: x.com/internetuser...
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‘The combination of incompetence and malice is overwhelming.
And what's worse is that hardly anyone will see this thread, and no journalist anywhere will take this up and run with it.’
And what's worse is that hardly anyone will see this thread, and no journalist anywhere will take this up and run with it.’
November 26, 2025 at 10:26 PM
‘The combination of incompetence and malice is overwhelming.
And what's worse is that hardly anyone will see this thread, and no journalist anywhere will take this up and run with it.’
And what's worse is that hardly anyone will see this thread, and no journalist anywhere will take this up and run with it.’
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Swansea University has unveiled a tiny new weapon that almost completely wipes this superbug out.
Why is Pseudomonas aeruginosa so hard to kill? Pseudomonas aeruginosa preys on people when they are most vulnerable. It often infects those with weak immune systems, chronic lung disease or
Why is Pseudomonas aeruginosa so hard to kill? Pseudomonas aeruginosa preys on people when they are most vulnerable. It often infects those with weak immune systems, chronic lung disease or
November 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Swansea University has unveiled a tiny new weapon that almost completely wipes this superbug out.
Why is Pseudomonas aeruginosa so hard to kill? Pseudomonas aeruginosa preys on people when they are most vulnerable. It often infects those with weak immune systems, chronic lung disease or
Why is Pseudomonas aeruginosa so hard to kill? Pseudomonas aeruginosa preys on people when they are most vulnerable. It often infects those with weak immune systems, chronic lung disease or
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Questions continue to be asked about the multi-billion dollar Nauru detention deal amid allegations of corruption, bikie links and a breach of international obligations.
satpa.pe/4leYZO0
satpa.pe/4leYZO0
Labor turned blind eye to accused Nauru corruption
satpa.pe
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Questions continue to be asked about the multi-billion dollar Nauru detention deal amid allegations of corruption, bikie links and a breach of international obligations.
satpa.pe/4leYZO0
satpa.pe/4leYZO0
“Aukus is a toxic deal, and the more the Australian public sees of it, the more they oppose it. Labor has responded to this challenge by leaning into secrecy and keeping as much as possible from the public.”
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Albanese and Ley to decide members of ‘secret’ new committee set to scrutinise Aukus – but Greens excluded
No more than seven government MPs will be appointed but Greens and independents will not be included
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:35 PM
“Aukus is a toxic deal, and the more the Australian public sees of it, the more they oppose it. Labor has responded to this challenge by leaning into secrecy and keeping as much as possible from the public.”
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
‘Tasmania was the last Australian state to decriminalise homosexuality in 1997 but now has some of the country’s strongest LGBTIQA+ protections.’
pulsetasmania.com.au/news/advocat...
pulsetasmania.com.au/news/advocat...
Advocates welcome Tasmania’s ‘landmark’ LGBTIQA+ strategy
‘The strategy will help focus the attention of all government agencies’…
pulsetasmania.com.au
November 26, 2025 at 8:12 PM
‘Tasmania was the last Australian state to decriminalise homosexuality in 1997 but now has some of the country’s strongest LGBTIQA+ protections.’
pulsetasmania.com.au/news/advocat...
pulsetasmania.com.au/news/advocat...
‘And, of course, it is the budget.
Tasmania's finances are in a dire state, and for some, throwing money at a stadium is possibly one of the worst decisions the government can make.’
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Tasmania's finances are in a dire state, and for some, throwing money at a stadium is possibly one of the worst decisions the government can make.’
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
The way Rockliff will be remembered inextricably tied to Hobart stadium's future
With the vote to decide the fate of the Hobart stadium a week away, Premier Jeremy Rockliff's political legacy is in the balance.
www.abc.net.au
November 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
‘And, of course, it is the budget.
Tasmania's finances are in a dire state, and for some, throwing money at a stadium is possibly one of the worst decisions the government can make.’
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Tasmania's finances are in a dire state, and for some, throwing money at a stadium is possibly one of the worst decisions the government can make.’
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...