Matthew Wright-Simon
@matthewwrightsimon.bsky.social
Leadership, storytelling and collective action. 🌱 Founder, Engage Change; Co-director, Newday Leadership; Dean, Awesome Foundation (Adelaide). #regeneration, #nature, #socialenterprise. Also #trailrunning 🏃
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Powerful joint statement from so many organisations on: Australia’s national environment laws @australiainstitute.org.au #auspol australiainstitute.org.au/post/joint-s...
Joint statement: Australia’s national environment laws
We are Australians that dearly love the land, water, wildlife, and culture of our great country. We are committed to communities having a fair go, to
australiainstitute.org.au
November 26, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Powerful joint statement from so many organisations on: Australia’s national environment laws @australiainstitute.org.au #auspol australiainstitute.org.au/post/joint-s...
Public servants, artists, cultural figures, heads of nonprofits and industry. Meet our Transition Committees:
November 26, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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Look at this.😳😳From yesterday’s storm in QLD yesterday. Ian
November 25, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Look at this.😳😳From yesterday’s storm in QLD yesterday. Ian
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Most people hear “heat pump” and think of small air-source units at home. But Germany is building one of the world’s largest heat pumps in Mannheim: a 162 MW river-source system using heat from the Rhine.
Big reminder that heat-pumps scale far beyond households — they can decarbonise whole cities.
Big reminder that heat-pumps scale far beyond households — they can decarbonise whole cities.
November 24, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Most people hear “heat pump” and think of small air-source units at home. But Germany is building one of the world’s largest heat pumps in Mannheim: a 162 MW river-source system using heat from the Rhine.
Big reminder that heat-pumps scale far beyond households — they can decarbonise whole cities.
Big reminder that heat-pumps scale far beyond households — they can decarbonise whole cities.
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Meta halted internal research that purportedly showed (young) people who stopped using Facebook became less depressed and anxious, according to an unredacted legal filing released on Friday. www.cnbc.com/2025/11/23/m...
Meta halted internal research suggesting social media harm, court filing alleges
Meta is alleged to have halted internal research suggesting social media harm, according to court documents.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Meta halted internal research that purportedly showed (young) people who stopped using Facebook became less depressed and anxious, according to an unredacted legal filing released on Friday. www.cnbc.com/2025/11/23/m...
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This, by @giacgrassi.bsky.social, remains one of the simplest and best climate visuals
November 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
This, by @giacgrassi.bsky.social, remains one of the simplest and best climate visuals
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Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.
November 22, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.
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“[open social] must be funded like infrastructure, not consumer apps. In fact, given the scale of hybrid threats, it should be funded from defense budgets, not innovation leftovers.
The strategic layer of democracy is the information layer. And right now, it is outsourced.” @seabass.bsky.social
The strategic layer of democracy is the information layer. And right now, it is outsourced.” @seabass.bsky.social
The joint statements coming out of the Summit on Digital Sovereignty miss a structural blind spot: we keep talking about AI while ignoring the system that actually shapes public opinion at scale -… | ...
The joint statements coming out of the Summit on Digital Sovereignty miss a structural blind spot: we keep talking about AI while ignoring the system that actually shapes public opinion at scale - soc...
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November 21, 2025 at 11:57 AM
“[open social] must be funded like infrastructure, not consumer apps. In fact, given the scale of hybrid threats, it should be funded from defense budgets, not innovation leftovers.
The strategic layer of democracy is the information layer. And right now, it is outsourced.” @seabass.bsky.social
The strategic layer of democracy is the information layer. And right now, it is outsourced.” @seabass.bsky.social
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November 20, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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And that's a wrap on Australia's COP31 bid.
reneweconomy.com.au
November 19, 2025 at 11:40 PM
And that's a wrap on Australia's COP31 bid.
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“I want their morale as low as possible because a team with low morale is ineffective.”
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
Clifford “Buzz” Grambo patrols the streets of Baltimore to keep his neighbors safe—and make federal agents uncomfortable.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
“I want their morale as low as possible because a team with low morale is ineffective.”
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
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Turkey to host Cop31 climate conference after Australia drops push to hold it in Adelaide #Climate
Turkey to host Cop31 climate conference after Australia drops push to hold it in Adelaide
Fortnight-long event to be held in Antalya but Australia may lead negotiations
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Turkey to host Cop31 climate conference after Australia drops push to hold it in Adelaide #Climate
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A reminder that crypto mining continues to be one of the world's most severe wastes of energy and one of the most shockingly pointless causes of environmental harm
Like generative ML, you have to burn more energy for every new dollar of profit. Death spiral ensues
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
Like generative ML, you have to burn more energy for every new dollar of profit. Death spiral ensues
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
November 19, 2025 at 10:55 AM
A reminder that crypto mining continues to be one of the world's most severe wastes of energy and one of the most shockingly pointless causes of environmental harm
Like generative ML, you have to burn more energy for every new dollar of profit. Death spiral ensues
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
Like generative ML, you have to burn more energy for every new dollar of profit. Death spiral ensues
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
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More than 270,000 malicious emails impersonating Services Australia and Centrelink have flooded Australian inboxes in one of the nation’s largest phishing campaigns in years, with the sophisticated attacks specifically targeting the country’s most vulnerable citizens www.smh.com.au/technology/c...
Cybercriminals unleash fake Centrelink scam on vulnerable Australians
More than 270,000 malicious emails impersonating Services Australia and Centrelink have flooded Australian inboxes.
www.smh.com.au
November 17, 2025 at 9:21 AM
More than 270,000 malicious emails impersonating Services Australia and Centrelink have flooded Australian inboxes in one of the nation’s largest phishing campaigns in years, with the sophisticated attacks specifically targeting the country’s most vulnerable citizens www.smh.com.au/technology/c...
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I got out of the habit of reading magazines bc of the social pressure of writers reading what's trendy/popular or frankly expected of you.
This year, I've dedicated myself back to reading magazines and I'm truly having the time of my life.
This year, I've dedicated myself back to reading magazines and I'm truly having the time of my life.
November 16, 2025 at 1:20 AM
I got out of the habit of reading magazines bc of the social pressure of writers reading what's trendy/popular or frankly expected of you.
This year, I've dedicated myself back to reading magazines and I'm truly having the time of my life.
This year, I've dedicated myself back to reading magazines and I'm truly having the time of my life.
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Remember: The richest 1% evade over $160 billion in taxes every year.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
November 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Remember: The richest 1% evade over $160 billion in taxes every year.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
@aaron.bsky.team When is Sarah Kenzidor back on Bluesky?
November 14, 2025 at 12:37 AM
@aaron.bsky.team When is Sarah Kenzidor back on Bluesky?
@jay.bsky.team When is Sarah Kenzidor back on Bluesky?
November 14, 2025 at 12:36 AM
@jay.bsky.team When is Sarah Kenzidor back on Bluesky?
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It's just been confirmed that Monash University is dropping Woodside as a partner because they don't align with their sustainable values. This is an incredible win for @stopwoodsidemonash.bsky.social who have run a dedicated grass roots campaign for years.
November 11, 2025 at 5:37 AM
It's just been confirmed that Monash University is dropping Woodside as a partner because they don't align with their sustainable values. This is an incredible win for @stopwoodsidemonash.bsky.social who have run a dedicated grass roots campaign for years.
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People moan about AI taking people’s jobs, so interact and keep demand high for in person jobs
- Go to the post office when you need to renew/post/register things
- Go to the bank and get money out
- Go to the shops and spend money, stop buying online
- Go use public transport
- Go to the library
- Go to the post office when you need to renew/post/register things
- Go to the bank and get money out
- Go to the shops and spend money, stop buying online
- Go use public transport
- Go to the library
November 10, 2025 at 7:52 AM
People moan about AI taking people’s jobs, so interact and keep demand high for in person jobs
- Go to the post office when you need to renew/post/register things
- Go to the bank and get money out
- Go to the shops and spend money, stop buying online
- Go use public transport
- Go to the library
- Go to the post office when you need to renew/post/register things
- Go to the bank and get money out
- Go to the shops and spend money, stop buying online
- Go use public transport
- Go to the library
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Fossil fuel lobbyists are now talking gas up as a ‘green’ fuel.
To be absolutely clear, this is nonsense.
Coal full life cycle emissions: 800-1,700g CO2e/kWh
Gas full life cycle emissions: 290-930g CO2e/kWh
Wind power full life cycle emissions: 5-15g CO2e/kWh
To be absolutely clear, this is nonsense.
Coal full life cycle emissions: 800-1,700g CO2e/kWh
Gas full life cycle emissions: 290-930g CO2e/kWh
Wind power full life cycle emissions: 5-15g CO2e/kWh
November 5, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Fossil fuel lobbyists are now talking gas up as a ‘green’ fuel.
To be absolutely clear, this is nonsense.
Coal full life cycle emissions: 800-1,700g CO2e/kWh
Gas full life cycle emissions: 290-930g CO2e/kWh
Wind power full life cycle emissions: 5-15g CO2e/kWh
To be absolutely clear, this is nonsense.
Coal full life cycle emissions: 800-1,700g CO2e/kWh
Gas full life cycle emissions: 290-930g CO2e/kWh
Wind power full life cycle emissions: 5-15g CO2e/kWh
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The entire right-wing propaganda machine came after Zohran Mamdani.
The president and his allies came after him.
Democratic leaders, by and large, did not have his back until the last minute.
He still won, turning out historic numbers and inspiring young voters.
His politics can win anywhere.
The president and his allies came after him.
Democratic leaders, by and large, did not have his back until the last minute.
He still won, turning out historic numbers and inspiring young voters.
His politics can win anywhere.
November 5, 2025 at 2:36 AM
The entire right-wing propaganda machine came after Zohran Mamdani.
The president and his allies came after him.
Democratic leaders, by and large, did not have his back until the last minute.
He still won, turning out historic numbers and inspiring young voters.
His politics can win anywhere.
The president and his allies came after him.
Democratic leaders, by and large, did not have his back until the last minute.
He still won, turning out historic numbers and inspiring young voters.
His politics can win anywhere.
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roses are red
big laughs are hearty
big laughs are hearty
November 5, 2025 at 2:58 AM
roses are red
big laughs are hearty
big laughs are hearty
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