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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 2h

Excellent news www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Donald Trump had 'no chance' of winning Nobel Peace Prize

Donald Trump has not been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and, despite his persistent claim that he "deserves the prize", experts are not at all surprised he didn't win.

www.abc.net.au

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The DILETTANTE @demwar.bsky.social · 7h

How it started:

Albanese - “we will ban gambling ads and take on the gambling industry”

How it’s going:

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 7h

I've lost all the respect I once had for Penny Wong, she's everything that's wrong with Australian politics.

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 7h

This is where we're at in Australia, we truly are pathetic
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Pocock booted from pollie sports club after criticising gambling lobby sponsor

The former star Wallabies player turned independent senator was kicked out of the social sports club after raising concerns about its links to the gambling industry.

www.abc.net.au

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Yung En Chee @yungenchee.bsky.social · 8h

I wish reforms were based on what's actually required to remedy problems, rather than "deals"

@euanritchie.bsky.social, @drphilmccormack.bsky.social & I reiterate what's required in EPBC reforms to protect Australia's precious natural heritage & to address our intertwined climate & nature crises

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 8h

We share your concern theconversation.com/labor-is-clo...

Labor is close to a deal on environmental law reforms. There are troubling signs these will fall short

Labor is close to a deal on its environmental law reforms. Will they strong enough to protect nature?

theconversation.com

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 8h

In personal news, this is @aunz.theconversation.com article 99 for me.

What to write to bring up the century?

Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 8h

Australia's much loved wildlife and places sorely need greater care and legal protection.

Our latest for @aunz.theconversation.com.

theconversation.com/labor-is-clo... With good friends and colleagues, @drphilmccormack.bsky.social & @yungenchee.bsky.social.

Labor is close to a deal on environmental law reforms. There are troubling signs these will fall short

Labor is close to a deal on its environmental law reforms. Will they strong enough to protect nature?

theconversation.com

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 8h

If you want a top shelf EPBC Act 2.0 you know what to do.

Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 8h

Australia's much loved wildlife and places sorely need greater care and legal protection.

Our latest for @aunz.theconversation.com.

theconversation.com/labor-is-clo... With good friends and colleagues, @drphilmccormack.bsky.social & @yungenchee.bsky.social.

Labor is close to a deal on environmental law reforms. There are troubling signs these will fall short

Labor is close to a deal on its environmental law reforms. Will they strong enough to protect nature?

theconversation.com

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Eddy Cannella @eddyc.bsky.social · 8h

I put this together for LinkedIn, but it is just as good here.

I know it is a rather superficial bling exercise, but the "Australian Bird of the Year" does highlight some species in dire straits across this country.

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#AustralianBirdOfTheYear2025

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Australian bird of the year 2025: vote for your favourite #birdoftheyear in the Guardian / BirdLife Australia poll

From little penguins to (very big) cassowaries, every bird has its fans. Vote for your favourite in the 2025 Guardian/BirdLife Australia poll

www.theguardian.com

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 8h

Australia's much loved wildlife and places sorely need greater care and legal protection.

Our latest for @aunz.theconversation.com.

theconversation.com/labor-is-clo... With good friends and colleagues, @drphilmccormack.bsky.social & @yungenchee.bsky.social.

Labor is close to a deal on environmental law reforms. There are troubling signs these will fall short

Labor is close to a deal on its environmental law reforms. Will they strong enough to protect nature?

theconversation.com

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Rachel Withers @rachelwithers.bsky.social · 9h

Absolutely nothing to see here
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Sportsbet dines with government minister at Labor fundraiser despite calls to reject lobbying from industry

Exclusive: Dinner occurred on the same day that four crossbench MPs held a press conference calling on government to ignore lobbying from gambling industry

www.theguardian.com

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Bill Browne @browne90.bsky.social · 10h

Making his point for him -- just asking about the power of the gambling lobby gets Senator David Pocock booted from sports club the Prime Minister heads. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Former Wallabies star David Pocock booted from parliamentary sports club

Exclusive: Senator accused of bringing social club into disrepute after raising concerns about its association with betting lobby

www.theguardian.com

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 1d

IKR, all is forgiven!

Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 1d

"left for dead on a Darwin road by a driver who did not stop to help, and then later sent text messages to his friends describing the victim as an "oxygen thief" and a "dog"."

This passes for justice, in the N.T. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

'There's no justice': Outrage as Jake Danby walks after fatal hit-and-run

A fatal hit-and-run case in Darwin has exposed deep disparities in the NT’s justice system, say Aboriginal leaders, as the victim’s family speaks out.

www.abc.net.au

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 1d

He's yours, for two first rounders + Gulden.

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 1d

Given Geelong’s ladder position and likely position in the near future this is massive unders!

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 1d

Course material written with AI?!

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 1d

Really? Where is this demonstrated?

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Yung En Chee @yungenchee.bsky.social · 1d

doesn't bode well that the article is entirely focused on politics & development & devoid of any mention of why we need strong EPBC laws! No mention of uncontrolled land clearing, biodiversity crisis, National Environmental Standards, complications of enviro mgt due to accelerating climate impacts

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David Neate @neatedavid.bsky.social · 1d

While Murray Watt is the latest in a long line of incompetent protectors of the environment, from both sides of politics, he is just the buffoon in the hot seat. The @australianlabor.bsky.social party is 100% behind him - I had confirmation of this when I contacted my local member a while back. /2

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Vern Veitch 1952 AU @vernv.bsky.social · 1d

Labor is simply not serious on stopping growth in climate emissions or anything else regarding environmental protection. They seem to think BAU is OK.

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 1d

This EPBC Act 2.0 vibe check fills me with deep dread.

Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 1d

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10... "The government was unlikely to side with the Greens to see the laws passed...Coalition wants to ensure the final say on projects rests with the minister, not the EPA...Senator Watt said it was "unlikely" the government would include a (climate) trigger in the law..."

Watt nears deal with Coalition to finally overhaul environment laws

Environment Minister Murray Watt will sit down with his Liberal counterpart Angie Bell today, with quiet optimism in both parties that a deal might soon be struck to finally rewrite Australia's "broke...

www.abc.net.au

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 1d

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10... "The government was unlikely to side with the Greens to see the laws passed...Coalition wants to ensure the final say on projects rests with the minister, not the EPA...Senator Watt said it was "unlikely" the government would include a (climate) trigger in the law..."

Watt nears deal with Coalition to finally overhaul environment laws

Environment Minister Murray Watt will sit down with his Liberal counterpart Angie Bell today, with quiet optimism in both parties that a deal might soon be struck to finally rewrite Australia's "broke...

www.abc.net.au

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 1d

She's studying or teaching?

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 1d

Each day the upper management of different unis seemingly find new ways to disappoint those of us working at universities. I love what I do, it breaks my heart what's been allowed to happen to unis in recent decades. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10... Robodebt for university academic integrity? WT!

University caught out using AI to wrongly accuse students of cheating with AI

An Australian university has accused thousands of its students of cheating with artificial intelligence. The problem? Many have done nothing wrong.

www.abc.net.au

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 1d

I can’t believe I have to say this, but historically, masked men who kidnap families in the middle of the night are usually not the good guys.

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Paul Ganderton @ecogeog.bsky.social · 2d

I wonder if actually addressing the #climatechange issue might be cheaper than insurance? I do wonder if anyone in governance has any idea - theconversation.com/extreme-weat...

Extreme weather now costs Australians $4.5b a year. Better insurance options and loans would help us adapt

Nearly eight in ten homes facing severe to extreme flood risk are now not insured. We need to rethink how to keep communities safe.

theconversation.com

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 2d

I know, it was such a poorly constructed and unfair piece.

Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 2d

Yep, I'm sick and tired of ignorance being an ok reason to hammer weather forecasters, it's a so unfair.

Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 2d

Funnily enough, Ali didn't address those issues to give context to her segment. Really, really poor.