SkyOwl
@skyowl.bsky.social
Northern beaches Sydney,OZ. #ClimateAction. (now) No privatisation of taxpayer assets. Hope= #Environment. #RenewableEnergy. Left leaning Look forwards not backwards. #auspol
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Gaming regulator announces temporary halt on accepting bribes www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Gambling regulator stops accepting gifts from betting companies, for now
The announcement comes six months after the ABC first reported the Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission chair had accepted corporate hospitality from bookmakers.
www.abc.net.au
November 6, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Gaming regulator announces temporary halt on accepting bribes www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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Australia has one of the worst rates of deforestation globally. For every 100 ha of native woodland cleared, about 2000 birds, 15,000 reptiles & 500 native mammals will die.
The law is meant to safeguard our wildlife & planet.
End the loopholes in the EPBC Act.
#ClimateChange #Auspol
The law is meant to safeguard our wildlife & planet.
End the loopholes in the EPBC Act.
#ClimateChange #Auspol
More than 100 scientists and researchers have called on Environment Minister Murray Watt to ensure that Australia's new nature laws close loopholes that allow unchecked deforestation—especially in the Great Barrier Reef catchment.
www.greenpeace.org.au/submission/c...
www.greenpeace.org.au/submission/c...
Close Major Deforestation Loopholes in the EPBC Act - Greenpeace Australia Pacific
To the Prime Minister, Federal Environment Minister, and Members of the Albanese Government. As researchers who study, document and work to recover Australia’s plants and animals, insects and ecosyste...
www.greenpeace.org.au
October 27, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Australia has one of the worst rates of deforestation globally. For every 100 ha of native woodland cleared, about 2000 birds, 15,000 reptiles & 500 native mammals will die.
The law is meant to safeguard our wildlife & planet.
End the loopholes in the EPBC Act.
#ClimateChange #Auspol
The law is meant to safeguard our wildlife & planet.
End the loopholes in the EPBC Act.
#ClimateChange #Auspol
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Carbon capture and storage will never stop failing, but that failure will never kill it dead, because it exists to service a fantasy, not to operate as a technology, @ketanjoshi.co writes.
Google’s carbon capture bullshit proves big tech is speed-running the greenwashing gauntlet
www.crikey.com.au
October 27, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Carbon capture and storage will never stop failing, but that failure will never kill it dead, because it exists to service a fantasy, not to operate as a technology, @ketanjoshi.co writes.
Summer is here. Will be enjoying the wildlife!
September 22, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Summer is here. Will be enjoying the wildlife!
The USA has reached and passed ’peak’ IQ!
US vaccine panel no longer recommends Covid-19 jab to adults
The panel has also changed its recommendation on the MMRV vaccine and delayed a vote on the hepatitis B jab.
www.bbc.com
September 20, 2025 at 4:04 AM
The USA has reached and passed ’peak’ IQ!
I hope everyone will be watching SBS next Wednesday. The series is starting that explains the illegal destruction that was Robo debt which the Liberal Party imposed on Australia
I hope the LNP leftovers will be watching and listening with their heads hanging in shame!
I hope the LNP leftovers will be watching and listening with their heads hanging in shame!
September 17, 2025 at 10:58 AM
I hope everyone will be watching SBS next Wednesday. The series is starting that explains the illegal destruction that was Robo debt which the Liberal Party imposed on Australia
I hope the LNP leftovers will be watching and listening with their heads hanging in shame!
I hope the LNP leftovers will be watching and listening with their heads hanging in shame!
It seems the Royal Courts in London don’t really appreciate the art of Banksy when it’s aimed at them.
I bet ‘their honours’ got the message though!
I bet ‘their honours’ got the message though!
September 14, 2025 at 1:50 PM
It seems the Royal Courts in London don’t really appreciate the art of Banksy when it’s aimed at them.
I bet ‘their honours’ got the message though!
I bet ‘their honours’ got the message though!
If you don’t like the figures because they show that you’re failing then change the way they’re collected. USA today!
US watchdog launches review into BLS data collection
The move follows White House criticism of the Bueau of Labor Statistics.
www.bbc.com
September 11, 2025 at 5:08 AM
If you don’t like the figures because they show that you’re failing then change the way they’re collected. USA today!
The whole world is laughing at Trump and his empty boasts. Ukraine or Israel it doesn’t matter. They all ignore him!
Bowen: Diplomacy in ruins after Israel strikes Hamas leaders in Qatar
The Doha attack signals that Benjamin Netanyahu will press forward hard on all fronts, writes Jeremy Bowen.
www.bbc.com
September 10, 2025 at 12:56 AM
The whole world is laughing at Trump and his empty boasts. Ukraine or Israel it doesn’t matter. They all ignore him!
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It's an AI answer, but accurate. Blame that hillbilly Joyce, among others.
September 7, 2025 at 11:18 PM
It's an AI answer, but accurate. Blame that hillbilly Joyce, among others.
Someone somewhere has dropped a very important ball. This shouldn’t be happening in Australia!
Scientist discovers banned chemical in berries sold at NSW supermarkets
A scientist investigating why pesticides were appearing in marine life discovers a banned chemical on NSW berries. The underwhelming response from the government has exposed regulatory blind spots in ...
www.abc.net.au
September 7, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Someone somewhere has dropped a very important ball. This shouldn’t be happening in Australia!
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Before Howard, Liberals were the party for women
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
It is easy to forget that the Liberal Party was founded as a genuinely liberal movement. It championed secure employment fair wages union membership and home ownership.
Howard’s ‘FightBack’ killed it
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
It is easy to forget that the Liberal Party was founded as a genuinely liberal movement. It championed secure employment fair wages union membership and home ownership.
Howard’s ‘FightBack’ killed it
Liberals were the party for women – then John Howard came along
In its early years, the Liberal Party achieved most of the “firsts” for women in Australian politics and, for much of the 20th century.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
August 25, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Before Howard, Liberals were the party for women
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
It is easy to forget that the Liberal Party was founded as a genuinely liberal movement. It championed secure employment fair wages union membership and home ownership.
Howard’s ‘FightBack’ killed it
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
It is easy to forget that the Liberal Party was founded as a genuinely liberal movement. It championed secure employment fair wages union membership and home ownership.
Howard’s ‘FightBack’ killed it
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Angus Taylor isn’t looking well!
Angus Taylor isn’t looking well!
August 22, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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Angus Taylor isn’t looking well!
Angus Taylor isn’t looking well!
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Similar rightwing playbooks are being shared around the world.
In Australia it’s Advance influencing elections. Tied in with Atlas network of networks.
Follow @lucyham.bsky.social for information on these networks, interfering in govt’s, elections, policy.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/share/19110/....
Follow @lucyham.bsky.social for information on these networks, interfering in govt’s, elections, policy.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/share/19110/....
Advance’s plan to destroy the Greens
Following a series of focus groups and other polling, Advance has announced its sole focus until the next election will be cutting the Greens’ senate vote by a third.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
August 22, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Similar rightwing playbooks are being shared around the world.
Apparently still having problems with superglue!
August 22, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Apparently still having problems with superglue!
Trump proved yet again that any skills he has are only suited to being a tv reality show host. On the world stage the results show he is woefully inadequate!
August 16, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Trump proved yet again that any skills he has are only suited to being a tv reality show host. On the world stage the results show he is woefully inadequate!
I’ve been doing this my whole life😜. And I’ve done very well without taking any government money (I don’t begrudge people that have to take unemployment benefits)
China's unemployed young adults who are pretending to have jobs
With Chinese youth unemployment high, individuals are paying to go into offices and pretend to work.
www.bbc.com
August 11, 2025 at 3:58 AM
I’ve been doing this my whole life😜. And I’ve done very well without taking any government money (I don’t begrudge people that have to take unemployment benefits)
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Norway taxes their fossil fuel industry and gives their kids free university education.
In Australia, we give more than half of the gas we export away for free, and charge our kids a fortune to go to uni.
📺 Executive Director @richarddenniss.bsky.social
#auspol
In Australia, we give more than half of the gas we export away for free, and charge our kids a fortune to go to uni.
📺 Executive Director @richarddenniss.bsky.social
#auspol
August 4, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Norway taxes their fossil fuel industry and gives their kids free university education.
In Australia, we give more than half of the gas we export away for free, and charge our kids a fortune to go to uni.
📺 Executive Director @richarddenniss.bsky.social
#auspol
In Australia, we give more than half of the gas we export away for free, and charge our kids a fortune to go to uni.
📺 Executive Director @richarddenniss.bsky.social
#auspol
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July 30, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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My latest article about Global Dimming - share it with your friends because they may know about #GlobalWarming & #ClimateChange but do they know about #GlobalDimming
open.substack.com/pub/rupephot...
open.substack.com/pub/rupephot...
When the Sun Forgot to Shine
Why global dimming means climate change is even worse than you think
open.substack.com
July 12, 2025 at 11:20 AM
My latest article about Global Dimming - share it with your friends because they may know about #GlobalWarming & #ClimateChange but do they know about #GlobalDimming
open.substack.com/pub/rupephot...
open.substack.com/pub/rupephot...
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