Tim
@tdc24.bsky.social
Pale, male, stale. 🇦🇺. Bikes, Rail Trails, politics, pedantry, punditry, nature, reduce carbon & plastic pollution now. God-bothering bible-bashers & other sky-daddy adherents will be ridiculed &/or blocked. Only atomic particles live forever.
I like this proposal to progressively tax high CEO-to-worker pay ratios. This is what every tax should consider—how it can shape behavior in a desired direction.
I'll add that I think this should be paid in newly issued shares into a national UBI-paying fund that all corps should pay into annually.
I'll add that I think this should be paid in newly issued shares into a national UBI-paying fund that all corps should pay into annually.
December 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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State funeral.
My @smh cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
December 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
State funeral.
My @smh cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
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Cartoon by @davewhamond.bsky.social.
December 9, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Cartoon by @davewhamond.bsky.social.
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Remember that Elon Musk, the man who’s about to become the world’s first trillionaire, is an immigrant who avoids paying taxes.
He wants you to hate immigrants because it keeps you from recognizing that he’s the problem.
Don’t fall for it.
Abolish the billionaire (and trillionaire!) class.
He wants you to hate immigrants because it keeps you from recognizing that he’s the problem.
Don’t fall for it.
Abolish the billionaire (and trillionaire!) class.
December 9, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Remember that Elon Musk, the man who’s about to become the world’s first trillionaire, is an immigrant who avoids paying taxes.
He wants you to hate immigrants because it keeps you from recognizing that he’s the problem.
Don’t fall for it.
Abolish the billionaire (and trillionaire!) class.
He wants you to hate immigrants because it keeps you from recognizing that he’s the problem.
Don’t fall for it.
Abolish the billionaire (and trillionaire!) class.
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I know the Albanese government has copped a lot of criticism for its gambling advertising ban for sports that children watch and participate in, but I think it's a really good idea.
December 9, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I know the Albanese government has copped a lot of criticism for its gambling advertising ban for sports that children watch and participate in, but I think it's a really good idea.
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A new study shows that over 90% of insect biomass declines are driven by shrinking species numbers, posing a risk to ecosystem function. www.idiv.de/majority-of-... #biodiversity
Majority of local insect biomass decline linked to species loss
A new study shows that over 90% of insect biomass declines are driven by shrinking species numbers, posing a risk to ecosystem function.
www.idiv.de
December 8, 2025 at 1:38 PM
A new study shows that over 90% of insect biomass declines are driven by shrinking species numbers, posing a risk to ecosystem function. www.idiv.de/majority-of-... #biodiversity
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Australia’s energy grid must triple capacity by 2050 with major increase to wind and solar, Aemo says
Australia’s energy grid must triple capacity by 2050 with major increase to wind and solar, Aemo says
Market operator says capital cost of infrastructure under optimal path would be $128bn in today’s dollars, but price of delay is even higher
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The capacity of Australia’s main electricity grid will need to triple by 2050 – including a fivefold expansion of large-scale wind, solar and storage – under the most likely development path, the national energy market operator says.
The estimate is included in the Australian Energy Market Operator (Aemo) draft “integrated system plan” for the national electricity market, the power grid that connects the five eastern states and the ACT. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Australia’s energy grid must triple capacity by 2050 with major increase to wind and solar, Aemo says
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#auspol #intrestrates
From what I have read
1/3 of Australia has a mortgage
1/3 of Australia owns their property, is debt free with savings
1/3 of Australia does not have property and has no savings
.
Yet the media report intrest rates only from the perspective of those with a mortgage.
From what I have read
1/3 of Australia has a mortgage
1/3 of Australia owns their property, is debt free with savings
1/3 of Australia does not have property and has no savings
.
Yet the media report intrest rates only from the perspective of those with a mortgage.
December 9, 2025 at 1:18 PM
#auspol #intrestrates
From what I have read
1/3 of Australia has a mortgage
1/3 of Australia owns their property, is debt free with savings
1/3 of Australia does not have property and has no savings
.
Yet the media report intrest rates only from the perspective of those with a mortgage.
From what I have read
1/3 of Australia has a mortgage
1/3 of Australia owns their property, is debt free with savings
1/3 of Australia does not have property and has no savings
.
Yet the media report intrest rates only from the perspective of those with a mortgage.
Average temperatures have risen sharply as a result of the blanket of carbon pollution smothering the Earth, which has strengthened weather extremes from heatwaves to heavy rains, but continue to vary from year to year based on natural factors."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
2025 ‘virtually certain’ to be second- or third-hottest year on record, EU data shows
Copernicus deputy director says three-year average for 2023 to 2025 on track to exceed 1.5C of heating for first time
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Average temperatures have risen sharply as a result of the blanket of carbon pollution smothering the Earth, which has strengthened weather extremes from heatwaves to heavy rains, but continue to vary from year to year based on natural factors."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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med.stanford.edu/news/insight...
It really is endless. And a reminder to folks who think the fossil fuel industry can be trustworthy "partners." UN Framework Convention on Tobacco control excludes that industry because they have demonstrated their true colors. Fossil fuel industry the same.
It really is endless. And a reminder to folks who think the fossil fuel industry can be trustworthy "partners." UN Framework Convention on Tobacco control excludes that industry because they have demonstrated their true colors. Fossil fuel industry the same.
How the tobacco industry began funding courses for doctors
Earlier this year, the largest tobacco company in the world paid millions to fund continuing medical education courses on nicotine addiction -16,000 physicians and other health care providers took the...
med.stanford.edu
December 8, 2025 at 8:21 PM
med.stanford.edu/news/insight...
It really is endless. And a reminder to folks who think the fossil fuel industry can be trustworthy "partners." UN Framework Convention on Tobacco control excludes that industry because they have demonstrated their true colors. Fossil fuel industry the same.
It really is endless. And a reminder to folks who think the fossil fuel industry can be trustworthy "partners." UN Framework Convention on Tobacco control excludes that industry because they have demonstrated their true colors. Fossil fuel industry the same.
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Shark feeding frenzy at Byron Bay 'spectacular' but dangerous: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-09/byron-bay-shark-frenzy-bait-fish-marine/106120054
Shark feeding frenzy at Byron Bay 'spectacular' but dangerous
A marine scientist warns against getting in the ocean with sharks after footage emerges of swimmers at Byron Bay next to a huge school of bait fish and hundreds of the predators.
www.abc.net.au
December 9, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Shark feeding frenzy at Byron Bay 'spectacular' but dangerous: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-09/byron-bay-shark-frenzy-bait-fish-marine/106120054
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Despite the government's case that the teen social media ban will help young people's mental health, you'll be hard pressed to find a major mental health support group that wanted it.
Australia's peak mental health groups didn't want the teen social media ban, but they're ready for its consequences
Despite the government making a mental health argument for the teen social media ban, leading experts have grave concerns about its impact — a case that's been bolstered by new research.
www.crikey.com.au
December 9, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Despite the government's case that the teen social media ban will help young people's mental health, you'll be hard pressed to find a major mental health support group that wanted it.
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PERFECTLY NORMAL
Storm Bram: Flood and weather warnings in place across Wales
Eight flood warnings are in place, along with more than 50 flood alerts across the country.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 7:10 AM
PERFECTLY NORMAL
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OMG!!! How Horrible @patriciaabm.bsky.social
My entire birth family died from smoking-related disease. I was the only one who never smoked. I miss them.
December 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM
OMG!!! How Horrible @patriciaabm.bsky.social
"In that same period, champagne corks have killed more Australians than spiders. So have vending machines. And are more likely to die operating a lawnmower than from anything with fangs."
December 8, 2025 at 5:29 AM
"In that same period, champagne corks have killed more Australians than spiders. So have vending machines. And are more likely to die operating a lawnmower than from anything with fangs."
Obfuscation & distraction.
'Soft' propaganda dressed up as education.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
'Soft' propaganda dressed up as education.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Queensland Museum accused of misleading teachers and children about the cause of climate change
Education program sponsored by Shell’s Queensland Gas Company is ‘climate obstruction dressed up as education’, advocacy group says
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Obfuscation & distraction.
'Soft' propaganda dressed up as education.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
'Soft' propaganda dressed up as education.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Shitfuckery" is vulgar slang primarily associated with Australia and New Zealand, used to describe outrageous, nonsensical, or messy situations, IE The Trump regime and ICE Gestapo
December 8, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Shitfuckery" is vulgar slang primarily associated with Australia and New Zealand, used to describe outrageous, nonsensical, or messy situations, IE The Trump regime and ICE Gestapo
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One of the most profound statements ever made 💙
“ The nitrogen in our DNA, the calcium in our teeth, the iron in our blood, the carbon in our apple pies were made in the interiors of collapsing stars. We are made of star stuff. ”
— Carl Sagan 💫
“ The nitrogen in our DNA, the calcium in our teeth, the iron in our blood, the carbon in our apple pies were made in the interiors of collapsing stars. We are made of star stuff. ”
— Carl Sagan 💫
December 8, 2025 at 1:30 AM
One of the most profound statements ever made 💙
“ The nitrogen in our DNA, the calcium in our teeth, the iron in our blood, the carbon in our apple pies were made in the interiors of collapsing stars. We are made of star stuff. ”
— Carl Sagan 💫
“ The nitrogen in our DNA, the calcium in our teeth, the iron in our blood, the carbon in our apple pies were made in the interiors of collapsing stars. We are made of star stuff. ”
— Carl Sagan 💫
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90% of WA's gas is exported by mostly foreign owned gas corporations that pay no PRRT.
Our governments should prioritise the interests of Australians, not gas industry profits.
✍️ Sign our petition and demand that the gas industry pays its fair share:
nb.australiainstitute.org.au/increase_the...
Our governments should prioritise the interests of Australians, not gas industry profits.
✍️ Sign our petition and demand that the gas industry pays its fair share:
nb.australiainstitute.org.au/increase_the...
December 8, 2025 at 2:00 AM
90% of WA's gas is exported by mostly foreign owned gas corporations that pay no PRRT.
Our governments should prioritise the interests of Australians, not gas industry profits.
✍️ Sign our petition and demand that the gas industry pays its fair share:
nb.australiainstitute.org.au/increase_the...
Our governments should prioritise the interests of Australians, not gas industry profits.
✍️ Sign our petition and demand that the gas industry pays its fair share:
nb.australiainstitute.org.au/increase_the...
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BYD’s Racco kei EV will stay Japan‑only for now. boxy, sliding doors, battery‑electric… but no Aussie launch planned. Grey imports may sneak it in eventually. For now, Australia gets SUVs while Japan gets tiny raccoons If only we could change the ADRs to allow it
www.drive.com.au/news/byd-rac...
www.drive.com.au/news/byd-rac...
BYD Australia's Atto 1 will remain its smallest EV model with Racco kei car denied entry | Drive
Right-hand-drive BYD Racco will remain a Japan-only model for the time being, but the Chinese kei car could still be imported.
www.drive.com.au
December 8, 2025 at 3:52 AM
BYD’s Racco kei EV will stay Japan‑only for now. boxy, sliding doors, battery‑electric… but no Aussie launch planned. Grey imports may sneak it in eventually. For now, Australia gets SUVs while Japan gets tiny raccoons If only we could change the ADRs to allow it
www.drive.com.au/news/byd-rac...
www.drive.com.au/news/byd-rac...
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The Albanese govt is considering an East Coast gas reservation policy. And ok... but how about putting a 25% tax of gas exports so we stop giving it away for free?
December 8, 2025 at 3:41 AM
The Albanese govt is considering an East Coast gas reservation policy. And ok... but how about putting a 25% tax of gas exports so we stop giving it away for free?
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29 years ago I quit smoking straight away after hearing I was pregnant with my eldest child and I never smoked again.
To let my children live and grow up in a as healthy as possible home and life.
Now we all have to live in a rental where neighbours cigarette and drugs smoke seeps in. A living hell
To let my children live and grow up in a as healthy as possible home and life.
Now we all have to live in a rental where neighbours cigarette and drugs smoke seeps in. A living hell
Let's all do whatever we can to encourage smokers to quit & others to never start. 🚭🚭🚭
December 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
29 years ago I quit smoking straight away after hearing I was pregnant with my eldest child and I never smoked again.
To let my children live and grow up in a as healthy as possible home and life.
Now we all have to live in a rental where neighbours cigarette and drugs smoke seeps in. A living hell
To let my children live and grow up in a as healthy as possible home and life.
Now we all have to live in a rental where neighbours cigarette and drugs smoke seeps in. A living hell
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-Bust up monopolies
-Boost unions
-$20/hr fed minimum wage
-Ban Wall Street from buying homes
-Pass M4A
-Universal childcare
-Get rid of Trump’s tariffs
-Enact UBI
-Tax the rich
These are crucial steps to making America affordable again. Every Democrat must fight for this.
-Boost unions
-$20/hr fed minimum wage
-Ban Wall Street from buying homes
-Pass M4A
-Universal childcare
-Get rid of Trump’s tariffs
-Enact UBI
-Tax the rich
These are crucial steps to making America affordable again. Every Democrat must fight for this.
December 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
-Bust up monopolies
-Boost unions
-$20/hr fed minimum wage
-Ban Wall Street from buying homes
-Pass M4A
-Universal childcare
-Get rid of Trump’s tariffs
-Enact UBI
-Tax the rich
These are crucial steps to making America affordable again. Every Democrat must fight for this.
-Boost unions
-$20/hr fed minimum wage
-Ban Wall Street from buying homes
-Pass M4A
-Universal childcare
-Get rid of Trump’s tariffs
-Enact UBI
-Tax the rich
These are crucial steps to making America affordable again. Every Democrat must fight for this.