Simon Rosenberg
@simonrosenberg.bsky.social
Lake kayaker. Small-medium mountains OK too.
On Ngunnawal/Ngambri country - #Canberra, Australia.
Household cats are sucked in by progressive media. Views are theirs; sometimes mine.
On Ngunnawal/Ngambri country - #Canberra, Australia.
Household cats are sucked in by progressive media. Views are theirs; sometimes mine.
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The dismantling of Science in #Australia continues...
I remember that hopes were high in 2022 that the new Labor Government would end the decade-long decline. We are now in the second #Albanese term, and things are worse than ever.
ABC News article: www.abc.net.au/news/science...
#PlantScience
I remember that hopes were high in 2022 that the new Labor Government would end the decade-long decline. We are now in the second #Albanese term, and things are worse than ever.
ABC News article: www.abc.net.au/news/science...
#PlantScience
November 25, 2025 at 10:06 AM
The dismantling of Science in #Australia continues...
I remember that hopes were high in 2022 that the new Labor Government would end the decade-long decline. We are now in the second #Albanese term, and things are worse than ever.
ABC News article: www.abc.net.au/news/science...
#PlantScience
I remember that hopes were high in 2022 that the new Labor Government would end the decade-long decline. We are now in the second #Albanese term, and things are worse than ever.
ABC News article: www.abc.net.au/news/science...
#PlantScience
Where can I sign up for "personalized up-to-the-minute weather forecasts accurate to 10 metres"?
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Have you seen the new BoM website? Everyone is so mad about it | First Dog on the Moon
We just want things to work! Why is that too much to ask at the end of the world?
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Where can I sign up for "personalized up-to-the-minute weather forecasts accurate to 10 metres"?
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Jordan Baker has been appointed the new editor of Nine's Sydney Morning Herald as Bevan Shields steps down. Could we please see a return to quality substantive journalism rather than the tabloid trash gossip mag clickbait sprinkled amongst the Harvey Norman ads we currently see? #JournalismMatters
November 26, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Jordan Baker has been appointed the new editor of Nine's Sydney Morning Herald as Bevan Shields steps down. Could we please see a return to quality substantive journalism rather than the tabloid trash gossip mag clickbait sprinkled amongst the Harvey Norman ads we currently see? #JournalismMatters
"many western states assumed [the ICC] would be used only against their enemies or powerless nations. That this assumption no longer holds is itself a measure of western decline. Waging a campaign against judges who apply the law consistently will not arrest that fall. It will accelerate it."
Where are the headlines about this?
The US has turned the life of this French judge into a nightmare - because he applied justice to Israel.
This is gangsterism.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The US has turned the life of this French judge into a nightmare - because he applied justice to Israel.
This is gangsterism.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This French judge approved Netanyahu’s arrest warrant. Now Trump is targeting him | Owen Jones
Three ICC judges have been put on a sanctions list with terrorists after approving an arrest warrant for Israel’s prime minister. This is the charade of the ‘rules-based order’, says Guardian columnis...
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:37 AM
"many western states assumed [the ICC] would be used only against their enemies or powerless nations. That this assumption no longer holds is itself a measure of western decline. Waging a campaign against judges who apply the law consistently will not arrest that fall. It will accelerate it."
"the Australian govt has at all times known that the current Nauruan president and key members of his government are seriously corrupt, and they still signed a $2.5 billion deal with him."
'Turning a blind eye' is polite. On the face of it, ministers knowingly engaged with a corrupt regime. #auspol
'Turning a blind eye' is polite. On the face of it, ministers knowingly engaged with a corrupt regime. #auspol
Greens senator David Shoebridge reads what he alleges to be extracts from a secret AUSTRAC report that has not been made public, in the Senate late on Tuesday.
Labor accused of turning blind eye to Nauru corruption allegations
Greens senator David Shoebridge reads what he alleges to be extracts from a secret AUSTRAC report that has not been made public, in the Senate late on Tuesday.
www.abc.net.au
November 26, 2025 at 10:31 AM
"the Australian govt has at all times known that the current Nauruan president and key members of his government are seriously corrupt, and they still signed a $2.5 billion deal with him."
'Turning a blind eye' is polite. On the face of it, ministers knowingly engaged with a corrupt regime. #auspol
'Turning a blind eye' is polite. On the face of it, ministers knowingly engaged with a corrupt regime. #auspol
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It's also a recipe for PTSD down the track, for these poor children.
The US is lawless and broken.
The US is lawless and broken.
Kids as young as 3 and 4 years old are being hauled into immigration court in Seattle and read their rights.
They’re being told they have the right to an attorney despite having no capacity to hire one or understand what that means.
As Rep Jayapal says, that’s not due process… it’s a farce.
They’re being told they have the right to an attorney despite having no capacity to hire one or understand what that means.
As Rep Jayapal says, that’s not due process… it’s a farce.
November 26, 2025 at 9:38 AM
It's also a recipe for PTSD down the track, for these poor children.
The US is lawless and broken.
The US is lawless and broken.
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This is very awesome. Mohamed Semra is now the Mayor of Maribyrnong
Need a good news story?
Mohamed Semra, 10 years ago was pulled up outside an Apple Store, because "he might steal something".
He's a Sudanese refugee, aged 27, who is now Mayor of Maribynong, Melbourne, where the Apple Store resides […]
Mohamed Semra, 10 years ago was pulled up outside an Apple Store, because "he might steal something".
He's a Sudanese refugee, aged 27, who is now Mayor of Maribynong, Melbourne, where the Apple Store resides […]
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November 26, 2025 at 6:37 AM
This is very awesome. Mohamed Semra is now the Mayor of Maribyrnong
No surprise that Labor's "nature laws" risk collapse.
Labor's commitment to nature collapsed a long time ago. #environment #auspol
Labor's commitment to nature collapsed a long time ago. #environment #auspol
Labor’s nature laws risk collapse with deal yet to be struck on eve of parliament’s final sitting day
Labor’s nature laws risk collapse with deal yet to be struck on eve of parliament’s final sitting day
Greens expected to sign on to 11th-hour compromise after Labor offers new concessions
Anthony Albanese is yet to land a deal to rewrite federal nature laws ahead of parliament’s final sitting day of the year, leaving the long-promised reforms at risk of collapse for the second time in 12 months.
But political, industry and environment movement sources expect the Greens will eventually accept an 11th-hour compromise after Labor offered new concessions to secure the minor party’s support. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:18 AM
No surprise that Labor's "nature laws" risk collapse.
Labor's commitment to nature collapsed a long time ago. #environment #auspol
Labor's commitment to nature collapsed a long time ago. #environment #auspol
If only the #NACC could spend less time apologizing for its own behaviour,
and more time doing what it was set up to do. #auspol
and more time doing what it was set up to do. #auspol
National Anti-Corruption Commission chief executive Philip Reed writes to parliament apologising for inaccuracies in evidence given during Senate estimates.
NACC chief executive apologises to parliament for inaccurate evidence
National Anti-Corruption Commission chief executive Philip Reed writes to parliament apologising for inaccuracies in evidence given during Senate estimates.
www.abc.net.au
November 26, 2025 at 10:13 AM
"since the ceasefire, 280 Palestinians were killed, 672 were injured and 571 bodies were retrieved from under the rubble. According to UNICEF, this includes at least 67 children killed in “conflict-related incidents” since 10 October 2025, at a rate of two a day."
This not a "ceasefire".
This not a "ceasefire".
🔹 UNRWA resumes health services in North Gaza & expands learning for 47,000 children amid ongoing access restrictions.
🔹 93% of school buildings in Gaza are damaged or destroyed.
Our latest report on #Gaza and the #WestBank: www.unrwa.org/resources/re...
🔹 93% of school buildings in Gaza are damaged or destroyed.
Our latest report on #Gaza and the #WestBank: www.unrwa.org/resources/re...
November 26, 2025 at 10:06 AM
"since the ceasefire, 280 Palestinians were killed, 672 were injured and 571 bodies were retrieved from under the rubble. According to UNICEF, this includes at least 67 children killed in “conflict-related incidents” since 10 October 2025, at a rate of two a day."
This not a "ceasefire".
This not a "ceasefire".
A stupid and unjust entangling of policing and welfare.
The Albanese govt should put their time and effort into things that would make a real difference:
fixing the ineffective job provider scheme, and getting rid of the cruel and counterproductive 'mutual obligation' system. #poverty #auspol
The Albanese govt should put their time and effort into things that would make a real difference:
fixing the ineffective job provider scheme, and getting rid of the cruel and counterproductive 'mutual obligation' system. #poverty #auspol
Today @tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social succeeded in establishing new powers to cancel Centrelink payments before conviction.
Thanks @senatorthorpe.bsky.social @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social @davidpocock.bsky.social @pennyallmanpayne.com for trying to stop this dangerous law.
Thanks @senatorthorpe.bsky.social @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social @davidpocock.bsky.social @pennyallmanpayne.com for trying to stop this dangerous law.
Shame Labor shame: New powers to cancel Centrelink payments before conviction pass the senate
Welfare recipients have a right to be treated equally under the law, and should not be subject to punishment before having access to legal advice for any reason, ever.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:49 AM
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Very pleased to see that @greens.org.au have won an inquiry into job cuts at CSIRO
Would be great to see attention brought to bear on restructuring (cuts?) at the Australian Research Council too
Why these attacks on science in the public interest in Australia❓ Who does this serve❓
Would be great to see attention brought to bear on restructuring (cuts?) at the Australian Research Council too
Why these attacks on science in the public interest in Australia❓ Who does this serve❓
November 26, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Very pleased to see that @greens.org.au have won an inquiry into job cuts at CSIRO
Would be great to see attention brought to bear on restructuring (cuts?) at the Australian Research Council too
Why these attacks on science in the public interest in Australia❓ Who does this serve❓
Would be great to see attention brought to bear on restructuring (cuts?) at the Australian Research Council too
Why these attacks on science in the public interest in Australia❓ Who does this serve❓
I fear we are about to get some repackaged "One Nation vomit" pretending to be LNP immigration policy. #auspol
Sometimes you have to call these One Nation attacks on migrants out for what they are 🤮
November 26, 2025 at 1:52 AM
I fear we are about to get some repackaged "One Nation vomit" pretending to be LNP immigration policy. #auspol
Labor & LNP have had a unity ticket on housing and tax policy that's created the #HousingCrisis.
The Albanese govt must bring in necessary reforms, and stop tinkering around the edges.
Doing nothing is not just reinforcing the status quo.
It means things will get even worse. #inequality #auspol
The Albanese govt must bring in necessary reforms, and stop tinkering around the edges.
Doing nothing is not just reinforcing the status quo.
It means things will get even worse. #inequality #auspol
Did you know the definition of ‘housing stress’ is when 30% of your household income is taken up by your rent or mortgage?
This isn’t normal.
This isn’t normal.
November 26, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Labor & LNP have had a unity ticket on housing and tax policy that's created the #HousingCrisis.
The Albanese govt must bring in necessary reforms, and stop tinkering around the edges.
Doing nothing is not just reinforcing the status quo.
It means things will get even worse. #inequality #auspol
The Albanese govt must bring in necessary reforms, and stop tinkering around the edges.
Doing nothing is not just reinforcing the status quo.
It means things will get even worse. #inequality #auspol
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Life of Palestinians before Oct 7th
In 2022, Israel K!LLED journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, a Palestinian Christian and then attacked her casket live on TV
In 2022, Israel K!LLED journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, a Palestinian Christian and then attacked her casket live on TV
November 26, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Life of Palestinians before Oct 7th
In 2022, Israel K!LLED journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, a Palestinian Christian and then attacked her casket live on TV
In 2022, Israel K!LLED journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, a Palestinian Christian and then attacked her casket live on TV
Bad enough that the US is run by kleptocrats.
Worse when their corruption directs US foreign policy, with life and death impact for millions.
Worse when their corruption directs US foreign policy, with life and death impact for millions.
November 26, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Bad enough that the US is run by kleptocrats.
Worse when their corruption directs US foreign policy, with life and death impact for millions.
Worse when their corruption directs US foreign policy, with life and death impact for millions.
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Quick heads up!
Cheryl, Noely, Ronni & I - are chatting about our #auspol year & looking at the year ahead - for SpinProof - *LIVE* this Friday at midday (AEDT) right here > www.podbean.com/lsw/zqEWRi85...
Hope you can join us.
Cheryl, Noely, Ronni & I - are chatting about our #auspol year & looking at the year ahead - for SpinProof - *LIVE* this Friday at midday (AEDT) right here > www.podbean.com/lsw/zqEWRi85...
Hope you can join us.
Cheryl, Noely and Ronni wrap the year for SpinProof | Podbean Livestream
Join us for a special SpinProof live podcast where Cheryl, Noely, Ronni and Denise share their highlights and lowlights of yet another #auspol year and look ahead to 2026. Always a worthwhile and ente...
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November 26, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Quick heads up!
Cheryl, Noely, Ronni & I - are chatting about our #auspol year & looking at the year ahead - for SpinProof - *LIVE* this Friday at midday (AEDT) right here > www.podbean.com/lsw/zqEWRi85...
Hope you can join us.
Cheryl, Noely, Ronni & I - are chatting about our #auspol year & looking at the year ahead - for SpinProof - *LIVE* this Friday at midday (AEDT) right here > www.podbean.com/lsw/zqEWRi85...
Hope you can join us.
1/2 “Corruption follows cruelty and it breeds in secrecy, and that’s the Nauru deal and offshore detention all over.”
Thank you @davidshoebridge.bsky.social for pursuing.
The Austrac report was clear, so why did the government proceed with this dodgy deal?
Perhaps corruption was a feature? #auspol
Thank you @davidshoebridge.bsky.social for pursuing.
The Austrac report was clear, so why did the government proceed with this dodgy deal?
Perhaps corruption was a feature? #auspol
Nauru president accused in parliament of corruptly siphoning off millions of Australian funding www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Nauru president accused in parliament of corruptly siphoning off millions of Australian funding
Senator uses parliament to accuse Albanese government of knowing David Adeang was ‘seriously corrupt’ yet still signing $2.5bn deportation deal
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:28 AM
1/2 “Corruption follows cruelty and it breeds in secrecy, and that’s the Nauru deal and offshore detention all over.”
Thank you @davidshoebridge.bsky.social for pursuing.
The Austrac report was clear, so why did the government proceed with this dodgy deal?
Perhaps corruption was a feature? #auspol
Thank you @davidshoebridge.bsky.social for pursuing.
The Austrac report was clear, so why did the government proceed with this dodgy deal?
Perhaps corruption was a feature? #auspol
If Merrick Garland had done his job properly, this would also be Trump.
November 26, 2025 at 1:05 AM
If Merrick Garland had done his job properly, this would also be Trump.
Trump is a Russian asset as much as [or more than] Witkoff.
In normal times, with a functioning Congress, Witkoff would be fired and Trump would be impeached.
In normal times, with a functioning Congress, Witkoff would be fired and Trump would be impeached.
The entire world can clearly see that Putin owns Steve Witkoff and yet Witkoff is the one that Trump wants leading the negotiations on a peace deal. If Putin owns Witkoff, and Trump doesn’t care, that means Putin owns Trump - either directly, by proxy, or by stupidity.
November 26, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Trump is a Russian asset as much as [or more than] Witkoff.
In normal times, with a functioning Congress, Witkoff would be fired and Trump would be impeached.
In normal times, with a functioning Congress, Witkoff would be fired and Trump would be impeached.
REPORTER: What kind of concessions is Hitler and the Germans going to have to make?
CHAMBERLAIN: The big concession is they stop fighting and they don't take any more land.
CHAMBERLAIN: The big concession is they stop fighting and they don't take any more land.
REPORTER: What kind of concessions are the Russians going to have to make?
TRUMP: The big concession is they stop fighting and they don't take any more land
TRUMP: The big concession is they stop fighting and they don't take any more land
November 26, 2025 at 12:46 AM
REPORTER: What kind of concessions is Hitler and the Germans going to have to make?
CHAMBERLAIN: The big concession is they stop fighting and they don't take any more land.
CHAMBERLAIN: The big concession is they stop fighting and they don't take any more land.
The new standards “send the message that the US no longer believes in the foundational element of the human rights system it helped build.”
How are those "shared values" going @albomp.bsky.social ? #auspol
How are those "shared values" going @albomp.bsky.social ? #auspol
Countries that have abortion access, DEI policies or protection for LGBTQ+ people will be considered “human rights violators“ by the Trump regime
We’re in the upside down.
www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
We’re in the upside down.
www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
Abortion And DEI Policies Now Considered Violations Of Human Rights, U.S. Says
The Trump administration has overhauled how the State Department conducts its annual Human Rights Report.
www.forbes.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:53 PM
The new standards “send the message that the US no longer believes in the foundational element of the human rights system it helped build.”
How are those "shared values" going @albomp.bsky.social ? #auspol
How are those "shared values" going @albomp.bsky.social ? #auspol
On one hand, when it comes to what serial liar and human garbage Alex Jones thinks....
But on the other hand, any crack in MAGA is a good crack.
But on the other hand, any crack in MAGA is a good crack.
November 25, 2025 at 9:36 PM
On one hand, when it comes to what serial liar and human garbage Alex Jones thinks....
But on the other hand, any crack in MAGA is a good crack.
But on the other hand, any crack in MAGA is a good crack.
"Our governments...tend to focus on the here and now, not on the long term. In Australia we seem to be bent on exploiting our fossil fuel resources before the politics of climate change renders such exploitation difficult." #ClimateCrisis #auspol
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
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Conservatism, denial and the climate crisis: why short-term thinking is holding us back
Human societies are generally conservative, averse to substantial change – and they are getting in the way of the necessary intervention on climate change and emissions reduction.
johnmenadue.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:17 PM
"Our governments...tend to focus on the here and now, not on the long term. In Australia we seem to be bent on exploiting our fossil fuel resources before the politics of climate change renders such exploitation difficult." #ClimateCrisis #auspol
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
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