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Here are the Walwa and Longwood line scans (as of 3:30pm 10 Jan) to give you an idea of the scale of the fires when overlaid on the base Melbourne map.
Yikes!
#VicFires
Yikes!
#VicFires
January 10, 2026 at 4:49 AM
Here are the Walwa and Longwood line scans (as of 3:30pm 10 Jan) to give you an idea of the scale of the fires when overlaid on the base Melbourne map.
Yikes!
#VicFires
Yikes!
#VicFires
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Please when, Australia?
Today is the first day Californians can use a legislatively mandated platform to request that online platforms delete their data.
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About DROP and the Delete Act
Learn more about DROP. This includes the California Consumer Privacy Act and the Delete Act.
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January 1, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Please when, Australia?
The shootings at Bondi are awful and distressing. My condolences to the victims.
I have a hard time finding words at a time like this.
I have a hard time finding words at a time like this.
December 14, 2025 at 10:26 AM
The shootings at Bondi are awful and distressing. My condolences to the victims.
I have a hard time finding words at a time like this.
I have a hard time finding words at a time like this.
I went shopping today. The weather was warm, and the bus was packed with teenagers on the way to the beach.
It was NOISY! So many teenagers talking to each other and not a mobile phone in sight.
Maybe this social media ban is going to do some good.
It was NOISY! So many teenagers talking to each other and not a mobile phone in sight.
Maybe this social media ban is going to do some good.
December 12, 2025 at 5:05 AM
I went shopping today. The weather was warm, and the bus was packed with teenagers on the way to the beach.
It was NOISY! So many teenagers talking to each other and not a mobile phone in sight.
Maybe this social media ban is going to do some good.
It was NOISY! So many teenagers talking to each other and not a mobile phone in sight.
Maybe this social media ban is going to do some good.
On hold to Workforce Australia to change providers as a result of their misconfiguration of my location. Nearly an hour so far with no end in sight and no call back option.
Changing providers has become very difficult. I've been trying to fix this for over 10 weeks.
Changing providers has become very difficult. I've been trying to fix this for over 10 weeks.
December 2, 2025 at 12:17 AM
On hold to Workforce Australia to change providers as a result of their misconfiguration of my location. Nearly an hour so far with no end in sight and no call back option.
Changing providers has become very difficult. I've been trying to fix this for over 10 weeks.
Changing providers has become very difficult. I've been trying to fix this for over 10 weeks.
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"We're having the wrong conversation about unemployment" by Anglicare's Kasy Chambers #ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
We're having the wrong conversation about unemployment
The point.com.au
thepoint.com.au
November 20, 2025 at 2:07 AM
"We're having the wrong conversation about unemployment" by Anglicare's Kasy Chambers #ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
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Australian politicians might want to look at banning algorithms that set rents and price fix. A practice America has now banned due to its anti-competitive and predatory approach to tenants incomes as theirs to gouge. Housing is a vital need, but not the only expense in people’s lives. #housing
October 30, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Australian politicians might want to look at banning algorithms that set rents and price fix. A practice America has now banned due to its anti-competitive and predatory approach to tenants incomes as theirs to gouge. Housing is a vital need, but not the only expense in people’s lives. #housing
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50 years since the Dismissal.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
November 10, 2025 at 9:49 PM
50 years since the Dismissal.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
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another utter failure of private delivery of public services
“It’s hard to think of another government-funded industry allowed to operate in this way … to continue soaking up so much public money and to spit out so few results.” @jeremypoxon.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
“It’s hard to think of another government-funded industry allowed to operate in this way … to continue soaking up so much public money and to spit out so few results.” @jeremypoxon.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Nearly 90% of jobseekers unable to get long-term work despite millions spent on private job agencies
Employment department’s annual report shows just 11.7% of jobseekers ended up with jobs lasting at least 26 weeks last year
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:16 PM
another utter failure of private delivery of public services
“It’s hard to think of another government-funded industry allowed to operate in this way … to continue soaking up so much public money and to spit out so few results.” @jeremypoxon.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
“It’s hard to think of another government-funded industry allowed to operate in this way … to continue soaking up so much public money and to spit out so few results.” @jeremypoxon.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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police do not need more ways to create poverty. That power tool kit is full.
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
Good intentions aren't enough to keep us from this slippery slope
It is a very, very slippery slope to start cherry-picking about the rights provided to people, even when you abhor the decisions they make.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
November 2, 2025 at 1:50 AM
police do not need more ways to create poverty. That power tool kit is full.
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
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Great run-down of the mutual obligations system — both it's current unlawful administration, and it's rotten ideological underpinnings that destroys lives — by @amyremeikis.bsky.social here: www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
October 11, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Great run-down of the mutual obligations system — both it's current unlawful administration, and it's rotten ideological underpinnings that destroys lives — by @amyremeikis.bsky.social here: www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
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I am trying to change to a new job service provider and the process is very difficult. Calls to the transfer line have wait times of several hours. 1/x
September 22, 2025 at 2:38 AM
I am trying to change to a new job service provider and the process is very difficult. Calls to the transfer line have wait times of several hours. 1/x
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Negative gearing on short-stay rentals costs Australia up to $556m a year, report estimates
Negative gearing on short-stay rentals costs Australia up to $556m a year, report estimates
Almost 170,000 homes are estimated to be operating as short-stay accommodation, which can still claim tax breaks
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Tax breaks for investors using houses as short-stay accommodation could be costing Australian taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars per year, according to a new report by Everybody’s Home.
The short-stay subsidy report estimates that the budget could be losing between $111m and $556m in forgone revenue this financial year through negative gearing deductions claimed on short-stay rental properties. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
August 31, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Negative gearing on short-stay rentals costs Australia up to $556m a year, report estimates
Businesses looking to hire talented individuals should stop rejecting autistic applicants.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
Autistic people bring 'impressive gifts' to work, but many aren't given a chance
When Michael Theo appeared on Love on the Spectrum, viewers were drawn to his authenticity and determination. While he didn't find love, he was able to use his profile to springboard into a career whe...
www.abc.net.au
August 16, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Businesses looking to hire talented individuals should stop rejecting autistic applicants.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
Limiting negative gearing (NG) to one property will NOT be effective. A property owner with multiple properties would designate one expensive property as their NG tax shelter and inflate the NG liabilities on that property as much as they can. 1/2
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ACTU Secretary Sally McManus says it's time to "bite the bullet" and reform negative gearing and the capital gains tax to make it easier for young people to enter the housing market.
Union boss calls for one property limit on negative gearing tax breaks
ACTU Secretary Sally McManus says it's time to "bite the bullet" and reform negative gearing and the capital gains tax to make it easier for young people to enter the housing market.
www.abc.net.au
August 8, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Limiting negative gearing (NG) to one property will NOT be effective. A property owner with multiple properties would designate one expensive property as their NG tax shelter and inflate the NG liabilities on that property as much as they can. 1/2
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Too easy!
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
August 6, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Too easy!
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
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Our problem is not a shortage of housing.
Our problem is a surplus of landlords.
Our problem is a surplus of landlords.
August 4, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Our problem is not a shortage of housing.
Our problem is a surplus of landlords.
Our problem is a surplus of landlords.
Replit deleted a production database. Other "mistakes" like this can happen. This is why a lot of AI should be considered as a global beta test, and not to be used on any live system without plenty of safeguards.
Virtual machines and backups exist. Use them!
Virtual machines and backups exist. Use them!
July 21, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Replit deleted a production database. Other "mistakes" like this can happen. This is why a lot of AI should be considered as a global beta test, and not to be used on any live system without plenty of safeguards.
Virtual machines and backups exist. Use them!
Virtual machines and backups exist. Use them!
Age discrimination against older workers is a serious problem in Australia. A new survey shows that 24% of employers consider people aged 51 or older as "old".
This number is the number of employers who admitted to this. The true number is much higher.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
This number is the number of employers who admitted to this. The true number is much higher.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
'Old' at 51? Recruiters hiring based on age over experience, report finds
A new report has found almost a quarter of HR professionals are now classifying workers aged between 51 and 55 as "older".
www.abc.net.au
July 20, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Age discrimination against older workers is a serious problem in Australia. A new survey shows that 24% of employers consider people aged 51 or older as "old".
This number is the number of employers who admitted to this. The true number is much higher.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
This number is the number of employers who admitted to this. The true number is much higher.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
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The gas price sets the electricity price. Our only hope for much lower costs is a RETROSPECTIVE gas reservation policy but @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social has already ruled it out due to ‘sovereign risk’. But that’s a gas lobby Furphy, unchallenged 👇 until now👇. #auspol
'Valley of death' or mountain of spin? Gas reservation must be retrospective to cut power bills - Michael West
The price of electricity in Australia could be halved, but the Government is suckered by the gas cartel’s lies and spin. Rex Patrick reports
michaelwest.com.au
June 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The gas price sets the electricity price. Our only hope for much lower costs is a RETROSPECTIVE gas reservation policy but @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social has already ruled it out due to ‘sovereign risk’. But that’s a gas lobby Furphy, unchallenged 👇 until now👇. #auspol
One Nation has gained senators in NSW and WA.
I speculated on this during the election campaign based on published opinion polling. This possibility should have been expected due to the size of ON's polling in these states.
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I speculated on this during the election campaign based on published opinion polling. This possibility should have been expected due to the size of ON's polling in these states.
bsky.app/profile/mach...
One Nation would be competitive for a Senate seat if they can end up with the Coalition's surplus and that surplus is not too large.
This is possible in NSW, WA and SA.
ONP vote is too low in Vic and LNP surplus may be too close to a third seat in Qld.
This is possible in NSW, WA and SA.
ONP vote is too low in Vic and LNP surplus may be too close to a third seat in Qld.
May 30, 2025 at 7:20 AM
One Nation has gained senators in NSW and WA.
I speculated on this during the election campaign based on published opinion polling. This possibility should have been expected due to the size of ON's polling in these states.
bsky.app/profile/mach...
I speculated on this during the election campaign based on published opinion polling. This possibility should have been expected due to the size of ON's polling in these states.
bsky.app/profile/mach...
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Not indexing $3 million super balance threshold at which a higher tax rate on earnings kicks in: wailing, gnashing of teeth, a thousand column inches.
Not indexing $150 per fortnight JobSeeker income test free area: crickets
Not indexing $150 per fortnight JobSeeker income test free area: crickets
May 28, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Not indexing $3 million super balance threshold at which a higher tax rate on earnings kicks in: wailing, gnashing of teeth, a thousand column inches.
Not indexing $150 per fortnight JobSeeker income test free area: crickets
Not indexing $150 per fortnight JobSeeker income test free area: crickets
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This new data poisoning tool lets artists fight back against generative AI | MIT Technology Review
This new data poisoning tool lets artists fight back against generative AI
The tool, called Nightshade, messes up training data in ways that could cause serious damage to image-generating AI models.
www.technologyreview.com
May 24, 2025 at 8:48 PM
This new data poisoning tool lets artists fight back against generative AI | MIT Technology Review