Voices of Wentworth
@voicesofwentworth.bsky.social
Non-partisan community group in Eastern Suburbs of #Sydney aiming to improve democracy by listening, informing & advocating for change
#Australia #NSW #Gadigal
www.voicesofwentworth.org
📺YouTube: @VoicesofWentworth5595
🐘@[email protected]
#Australia #NSW #Gadigal
www.voicesofwentworth.org
📺YouTube: @VoicesofWentworth5595
🐘@[email protected]
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#AUSSIE starter pack 🧵v2
Australian & new to Bluesky? Many pages of starter packs loosely grouped by topic. New randoms added to the end
A. AUSPOL
Community Independents: go.bsky.app/9etBt9s
The #Australia Institute: go.bsky.app/DnEVDa2
Aus politics & climate action go.bsky.app/B7vD6KF
#auspol
Australian & new to Bluesky? Many pages of starter packs loosely grouped by topic. New randoms added to the end
A. AUSPOL
Community Independents: go.bsky.app/9etBt9s
The #Australia Institute: go.bsky.app/DnEVDa2
Aus politics & climate action go.bsky.app/B7vD6KF
#auspol
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Australia recorded ZERO cases of cervical cancer in women under 25 for the first time since they started tracking the cancer in the 80s.
This is the power of vaccines.
The HPV vaccine is extremely effective at preventing cancer.
Viruses can be oncogenic. Get your vaccines and protect yourself!
This is the power of vaccines.
The HPV vaccine is extremely effective at preventing cancer.
Viruses can be oncogenic. Get your vaccines and protect yourself!
newsGP - Australia set for world-first cervical cancer elimination
Vaccination programs have played a key role, and GPs remain ‘instrumental’ in boosting screening rates to reach the 2035 target.
www1.racgp.org.au
November 27, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Australia recorded ZERO cases of cervical cancer in women under 25 for the first time since they started tracking the cancer in the 80s.
This is the power of vaccines.
The HPV vaccine is extremely effective at preventing cancer.
Viruses can be oncogenic. Get your vaccines and protect yourself!
This is the power of vaccines.
The HPV vaccine is extremely effective at preventing cancer.
Viruses can be oncogenic. Get your vaccines and protect yourself!
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Prof Graeme Samuel says he’s “absolutely elated” at today’s deal with The Greens & unleashes on the Coalition saying what they’ve done is “manoeuvre themselves into irrelevance”💥
Says he’s relieved bcoz the LNP amendments would’ve done “a lot of damage”🔥 #Abc
Says he’s relieved bcoz the LNP amendments would’ve done “a lot of damage”🔥 #Abc
November 27, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Prof Graeme Samuel says he’s “absolutely elated” at today’s deal with The Greens & unleashes on the Coalition saying what they’ve done is “manoeuvre themselves into irrelevance”💥
Says he’s relieved bcoz the LNP amendments would’ve done “a lot of damage”🔥 #Abc
Says he’s relieved bcoz the LNP amendments would’ve done “a lot of damage”🔥 #Abc
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Gas prices are driving electricity costs higher. Good thing we're getting all that PRRT money right? Right??
www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
November 27, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Gas prices are driving electricity costs higher. Good thing we're getting all that PRRT money right? Right??
www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
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The X platform now has a new tool that promotes scrutiny about the origin of X accounts.
I've noticed lately that more trolls are invading Bsky. This same feature that X has so members can check an account's country of origin would be super helpful to weed out the bad guys from causing harm here.
I've noticed lately that more trolls are invading Bsky. This same feature that X has so members can check an account's country of origin would be super helpful to weed out the bad guys from causing harm here.
November 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The X platform now has a new tool that promotes scrutiny about the origin of X accounts.
I've noticed lately that more trolls are invading Bsky. This same feature that X has so members can check an account's country of origin would be super helpful to weed out the bad guys from causing harm here.
I've noticed lately that more trolls are invading Bsky. This same feature that X has so members can check an account's country of origin would be super helpful to weed out the bad guys from causing harm here.
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I really wish we'd stop calling them climate "skeptics" or "vaccine skeptics", if you jump off a cliff we don't call you a "gravity skeptic"
November 25, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I really wish we'd stop calling them climate "skeptics" or "vaccine skeptics", if you jump off a cliff we don't call you a "gravity skeptic"
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One Nation leader Pauline Hanson billed taxpayers thousands for flights, private cars and hotels to attend a private court matter in Sydney where she was found to have racially discriminated Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
‘Please explain’: Coalition attacks Pauline Hanson’s use of expenses for racism case
The One Nation leader will not be able to return to the Senate chamber for the final sitting days of the year after her burqa stunt.
www.smh.com.au
November 25, 2025 at 8:51 AM
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson billed taxpayers thousands for flights, private cars and hotels to attend a private court matter in Sydney where she was found to have racially discriminated Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
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Ninety Six Million for a Weather Website | The West Report
youtu.be/mBbHzJC-aaY?...
youtu.be/mBbHzJC-aaY?...
Why was the BOM website so expensive? | The West Report
YouTube video by The West Report
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Ninety Six Million for a Weather Website | The West Report
youtu.be/mBbHzJC-aaY?...
youtu.be/mBbHzJC-aaY?...
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It’s been over 2 years since the late Peta Murphy’s inquiry into online gambling advertising & how it affects problem gamblers. Since then, Australians have lost $60 billion to gambling.
Australians need a government with the will and the courage to protect them from gambling harms.
Australians need a government with the will and the courage to protect them from gambling harms.
November 24, 2025 at 4:52 AM
It’s been over 2 years since the late Peta Murphy’s inquiry into online gambling advertising & how it affects problem gamblers. Since then, Australians have lost $60 billion to gambling.
Australians need a government with the will and the courage to protect them from gambling harms.
Australians need a government with the will and the courage to protect them from gambling harms.
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“At first glance, these revelations appear to confirm what researchers & close observers have long known: that foreign actors (bots or humans) are posing as Americans & piping political-engagement bait, mis- & disinformation, & spam into people’s timeline.”
A “worthless, poisoned hall of mirrors.”
A “worthless, poisoned hall of mirrors.”
Elon Musk’s Worthless, Poisoned Hall of Mirrors
How X blew up its own platform with a new location feature
www.theatlantic.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
“At first glance, these revelations appear to confirm what researchers & close observers have long known: that foreign actors (bots or humans) are posing as Americans & piping political-engagement bait, mis- & disinformation, & spam into people’s timeline.”
A “worthless, poisoned hall of mirrors.”
A “worthless, poisoned hall of mirrors.”
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Behold what happens when you fix Roger Pielke Jr's serial errors:
November 24, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Behold what happens when you fix Roger Pielke Jr's serial errors:
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Absolutely perfect to see Mark Carney and Anthony Albanese at the G20 together: both fossil fuel expansionists cosplaying as brave climate heroes
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S39D...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S39D...
Anthony Albanese, Mark Carney Warn G20: Climate Action Must Protect People and Growth | AC1G
YouTube video by DRM News
www.youtube.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Absolutely perfect to see Mark Carney and Anthony Albanese at the G20 together: both fossil fuel expansionists cosplaying as brave climate heroes
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S39D...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S39D...
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David Speers “what does it mean to be a Liberal today?”
Niki Savva “I don’t think anybody knows”🔥 Savva at her brutal best, says Libs are “disintegrating before our eyes” & that their internal war on Net Zero is not over, with Hastie claiming they may “become extinct” #Abcinsiders
Niki Savva “I don’t think anybody knows”🔥 Savva at her brutal best, says Libs are “disintegrating before our eyes” & that their internal war on Net Zero is not over, with Hastie claiming they may “become extinct” #Abcinsiders
November 23, 2025 at 12:20 AM
David Speers “what does it mean to be a Liberal today?”
Niki Savva “I don’t think anybody knows”🔥 Savva at her brutal best, says Libs are “disintegrating before our eyes” & that their internal war on Net Zero is not over, with Hastie claiming they may “become extinct” #Abcinsiders
Niki Savva “I don’t think anybody knows”🔥 Savva at her brutal best, says Libs are “disintegrating before our eyes” & that their internal war on Net Zero is not over, with Hastie claiming they may “become extinct” #Abcinsiders
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Australia doesn't have a gas supply problem, we have a gas export problem.
Good to see the govt considering diverting export gas to the 🇦🇺 market. This should apply to existing projects. There's simply no need for new gas.
www.afr.com/companies/en...
Good to see the govt considering diverting export gas to the 🇦🇺 market. This should apply to existing projects. There's simply no need for new gas.
www.afr.com/companies/en...
Looming east coast gas reserve could cut prices by 20pc
Labor is targeting a domestic reservation system that would ensure enough extra gas to bring down prices but not so much that producers rein in output.
www.afr.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Australia doesn't have a gas supply problem, we have a gas export problem.
Good to see the govt considering diverting export gas to the 🇦🇺 market. This should apply to existing projects. There's simply no need for new gas.
www.afr.com/companies/en...
Good to see the govt considering diverting export gas to the 🇦🇺 market. This should apply to existing projects. There's simply no need for new gas.
www.afr.com/companies/en...
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Australia’s March Toward 100 Percent Clean Energy
The country’s grid operator says shifting from coal to clean power is not only possible but inevitable. The work there could provide a road map for other countries. www.wired.com/story/as-coa...
The country’s grid operator says shifting from coal to clean power is not only possible but inevitable. The work there could provide a road map for other countries. www.wired.com/story/as-coa...
Australia’s March Toward 100 Percent Clean Energy
The country’s grid operator says shifting from coal to clean power is not only possible but inevitable. The work there could provide a road map for other countries.
www.wired.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Australia’s March Toward 100 Percent Clean Energy
The country’s grid operator says shifting from coal to clean power is not only possible but inevitable. The work there could provide a road map for other countries. www.wired.com/story/as-coa...
The country’s grid operator says shifting from coal to clean power is not only possible but inevitable. The work there could provide a road map for other countries. www.wired.com/story/as-coa...
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"Great countries have great institutions. The #CSIRO is one of ours. But even the greatest institutions can be worn down by chronic neglect."
Instead of a stellar national research body, Albanese govt seems to favour a "hollowed out consultancy chasing commercial contracts to stay afloat". #auspol
Instead of a stellar national research body, Albanese govt seems to favour a "hollowed out consultancy chasing commercial contracts to stay afloat". #auspol
Australia is one of the richest countries on Earth, if we can afford $600m for a PNG footy team, we can certainly afford to properly fund our premier scientific agency
My column on the CSIRO job cuts >
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/911683...
My column on the CSIRO job cuts >
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/911683...
Who needs world-changing, life-saving science when you've got rugby league
What does it say about us when we let CSIRO whither on the vine?
www.canberratimes.com.au
November 21, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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Climate of fear: are CSIRO’s sweeping job cuts a sign Australia doesn’t care about the extinction crisis?
Ever decreasing funding for the globally respected government agency mirrors an industry-wide trend that could hinder scientific breakthroughs www.theguardian.com/australia-ne....
Ever decreasing funding for the globally respected government agency mirrors an industry-wide trend that could hinder scientific breakthroughs www.theguardian.com/australia-ne....
Climate of fear: are CSIRO’s sweeping job cuts a sign Australia doesn’t care about the extinction crisis?
Ever decreasing funding for the globally respected government agency mirrors an industry-wide trend that could hinder scientific breakthroughs
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Climate of fear: are CSIRO’s sweeping job cuts a sign Australia doesn’t care about the extinction crisis?
Ever decreasing funding for the globally respected government agency mirrors an industry-wide trend that could hinder scientific breakthroughs www.theguardian.com/australia-ne....
Ever decreasing funding for the globally respected government agency mirrors an industry-wide trend that could hinder scientific breakthroughs www.theguardian.com/australia-ne....
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So AUS Libs are now isolated with Trump on world stage
‘Leaders of the world's top economies have signed a joint statement at the G20 summit in South Africa, strengthening their commitment to the Paris Agreement.’ #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
‘Leaders of the world's top economies have signed a joint statement at the G20 summit in South Africa, strengthening their commitment to the Paris Agreement.’ #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Trump isolated after G20 leaders unite behind climate declaration
US President Donald Trump was the only G20 member to boycott the summit in South Africa.
www.abc.net.au
November 23, 2025 at 1:17 AM
So AUS Libs are now isolated with Trump on world stage
‘Leaders of the world's top economies have signed a joint statement at the G20 summit in South Africa, strengthening their commitment to the Paris Agreement.’ #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
‘Leaders of the world's top economies have signed a joint statement at the G20 summit in South Africa, strengthening their commitment to the Paris Agreement.’ #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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Is this thing on?
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November 22, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Is this thing on?
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“We can’t afford it” or “we’ve chosen to protect wealth concentration rather than fund public housing.” It is all about choices writes @UrbanWronski
#MMT #tax #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/david-little...
#MMT #tax #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/david-little...
David Littleproud & Co. Balancing the budget like a '74 scout jamboree raffle - Michael West
The federal budget is not like a business, nor your personal accounts. Politicians and many commentators just don't understand how it works.
michaelwest.com.au
November 22, 2025 at 5:46 AM
“We can’t afford it” or “we’ve chosen to protect wealth concentration rather than fund public housing.” It is all about choices writes @UrbanWronski
#MMT #tax #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/david-little...
#MMT #tax #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/david-little...
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For most of our Federation's history, the two-party system has been an efficient organiser of the population. That has all changed.
Australians have made the Senate the government's worst nightmare
For most of our Federation's history, the two-party system has been an efficient organiser of the population. That has all changed.
www.abc.net.au
November 22, 2025 at 6:08 PM
For most of our Federation's history, the two-party system has been an efficient organiser of the population. That has all changed.
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'The rhetoric FutureCoal is hanging off the Paris Agreement is a cover for supporting a slow or no energy transition while trying to maintain a veneer of credibility with voters who want climate action.'
bit.ly/4ouzk93 #auspol
bit.ly/4ouzk93 #auspol
How an Australian coal lobbyist honed fossil fuel messaging
An Australian lobbyist now leading the world’s key coal body addressed the National Press Club this week, demonstrating a sophisticated pivot in global fossil fuel messaging.
bit.ly
November 22, 2025 at 4:30 AM
'The rhetoric FutureCoal is hanging off the Paris Agreement is a cover for supporting a slow or no energy transition while trying to maintain a veneer of credibility with voters who want climate action.'
bit.ly/4ouzk93 #auspol
bit.ly/4ouzk93 #auspol
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“The debt of gratitude Australians owe CSIRO for Aeroguard alone can never be repaid. Which is why it’s so alarming to watch its funding – and its people – bleed away,” writes Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director at The Australia Institute.
Read the full op-ed: australiainstitute.org.au/post/who-nee...
Read the full op-ed: australiainstitute.org.au/post/who-nee...
November 21, 2025 at 5:01 AM
“The debt of gratitude Australians owe CSIRO for Aeroguard alone can never be repaid. Which is why it’s so alarming to watch its funding – and its people – bleed away,” writes Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director at The Australia Institute.
Read the full op-ed: australiainstitute.org.au/post/who-nee...
Read the full op-ed: australiainstitute.org.au/post/who-nee...
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The confronting data exposing the patterns behind gendered violence deaths last year.
Thus year isn’t looking any better 🤬
#TooManyMen
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
Thus year isn’t looking any better 🤬
#TooManyMen
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
A national shame: The data behind the killing of women in Australia
An analysis of data by the ABC shows 69 women were killed in instances of gendered violence last year in Australia. All but 10 were killed by someone known to them.
www.abc.net.au
November 21, 2025 at 8:09 AM
The confronting data exposing the patterns behind gendered violence deaths last year.
Thus year isn’t looking any better 🤬
#TooManyMen
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
Thus year isn’t looking any better 🤬
#TooManyMen
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...