allyann
@allyann.bsky.social
Living with & advocating for ME, POTS & FM, ex-IT. Homebound & at times bedridden. News and Recipe junkie.
Living in Millowl, home of the Bunurong people, Victoria, Australia
Living in Millowl, home of the Bunurong people, Victoria, Australia
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So the Libs are irrelevant? Great we knew that. But an OECD report released overnight put the focus on the actual govt and the Safeguard Mechanism which is quite the dud
My column for @thepointau.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/news/2150
My column for @thepointau.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/news/2150
OECD report shows LNP climate irrelevance, while Safeguard Mechanism among least effective emissions reduction schemes in world
The report demonstrates that Australia’s safeguard mechanism remains one of the least effective programs for reducing emissions, and relies the most on carbon credits.
thepoint.com.au
November 14, 2025 at 1:04 AM
So the Libs are irrelevant? Great we knew that. But an OECD report released overnight put the focus on the actual govt and the Safeguard Mechanism which is quite the dud
My column for @thepointau.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/news/2150
My column for @thepointau.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/news/2150
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So this happened an hour ago. I don’t think I’ve seen red this deep in a long time. You could see it quite clearly with the naked eye. #aurora
November 12, 2025 at 2:07 AM
So this happened an hour ago. I don’t think I’ve seen red this deep in a long time. You could see it quite clearly with the naked eye. #aurora
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Here are a couple of useful links to the old BoM system.
The Old BoM
reg.bom.gov.au
Daily Weather Observations
www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/...
#BoM #WebsiteFail
The Old BoM
reg.bom.gov.au
Daily Weather Observations
www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/...
#BoM #WebsiteFail
October 30, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Here are a couple of useful links to the old BoM system.
The Old BoM
reg.bom.gov.au
Daily Weather Observations
www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/...
#BoM #WebsiteFail
The Old BoM
reg.bom.gov.au
Daily Weather Observations
www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/...
#BoM #WebsiteFail
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President Donald Trump Could Become the World's First Trillionaire by 2028. Forbes clocks him at $7.3B as of September 2025, fueled by real estate, Truth Social, and a crypto spike from his $Trump token that briefly ballooned estimates to $58B. To hit $1T, that's a 140x leap in 3 years.
November 10, 2025 at 12:59 AM
President Donald Trump Could Become the World's First Trillionaire by 2028. Forbes clocks him at $7.3B as of September 2025, fueled by real estate, Truth Social, and a crypto spike from his $Trump token that briefly ballooned estimates to $58B. To hit $1T, that's a 140x leap in 3 years.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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🇦🇺 pays $1.5mil per person each year to detain people on Nauru.
During last Senate Estimates, I asked about links to organised crime and value for money, I was told there is no need for concern.
Now whistleblower evidence paints a very different picture.
www.smh.com.au/national/pou...
During last Senate Estimates, I asked about links to organised crime and value for money, I was told there is no need for concern.
Now whistleblower evidence paints a very different picture.
www.smh.com.au/national/pou...
‘Pouring money into a trough’: Senior public servant blows whistle on allegedly ‘corrupt’ millions
The Home Affairs assistant secretary claims money was spent on overinflated contracts or for services that were never provided.
www.smh.com.au
November 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM
🇦🇺 pays $1.5mil per person each year to detain people on Nauru.
During last Senate Estimates, I asked about links to organised crime and value for money, I was told there is no need for concern.
Now whistleblower evidence paints a very different picture.
www.smh.com.au/national/pou...
During last Senate Estimates, I asked about links to organised crime and value for money, I was told there is no need for concern.
Now whistleblower evidence paints a very different picture.
www.smh.com.au/national/pou...
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November 8, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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Dementia Heightens COVID-19 Risks in Sweden’s Seniors.
"A significant study conducted in Sweden has revealed alarming insights into how dementia not only affects the risks of contracting COVID-19 but also influences the outcomes for those infected."
Source: archive.li/BVzwv
"A significant study conducted in Sweden has revealed alarming insights into how dementia not only affects the risks of contracting COVID-19 but also influences the outcomes for those infected."
Source: archive.li/BVzwv
November 6, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Dementia Heightens COVID-19 Risks in Sweden’s Seniors.
"A significant study conducted in Sweden has revealed alarming insights into how dementia not only affects the risks of contracting COVID-19 but also influences the outcomes for those infected."
Source: archive.li/BVzwv
"A significant study conducted in Sweden has revealed alarming insights into how dementia not only affects the risks of contracting COVID-19 but also influences the outcomes for those infected."
Source: archive.li/BVzwv
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He never ever pays
Why don’t these people know?????
Why don’t these people know?????
November 6, 2025 at 7:04 AM
He never ever pays
Why don’t these people know?????
Why don’t these people know?????
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Not even @montaguestbridge.bsky.social has done it this bad:
November 6, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Not even @montaguestbridge.bsky.social has done it this bad:
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Academics say their net zero costing is being ‘misrepresented’ after Nationals repeat $9tn claim
Academics say their net zero costing is being ‘misrepresented’ after Nationals repeat $9tn claim
Researchers behind report cited by some in the Coalition say their work is based on various assumptions – largely involving cost to overseas customers, not Australians
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Academics say their net zero costing is being ‘misrepresented’ after Nationals repeat $9tn claim
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@albomp.bsky.social’s transparency crushing #FOI Amendment Bill just passed the House of Representatives. How did your MP vote?
Labor MPs: For SECRECY
Coalition MPs: For TRANSPARENCY
Greens MP: For TRANSPARENCY
Teal and independent MPs: For TRANSPARENCY
#auspol
Labor MPs: For SECRECY
Coalition MPs: For TRANSPARENCY
Greens MP: For TRANSPARENCY
Teal and independent MPs: For TRANSPARENCY
#auspol
November 5, 2025 at 11:54 PM
@albomp.bsky.social’s transparency crushing #FOI Amendment Bill just passed the House of Representatives. How did your MP vote?
Labor MPs: For SECRECY
Coalition MPs: For TRANSPARENCY
Greens MP: For TRANSPARENCY
Teal and independent MPs: For TRANSPARENCY
#auspol
Labor MPs: For SECRECY
Coalition MPs: For TRANSPARENCY
Greens MP: For TRANSPARENCY
Teal and independent MPs: For TRANSPARENCY
#auspol
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#AngusTaylor dismisses dinner with Conservative colleagues. BL eyeblocks deceit, “I talk to my colleagues all the time.” Smug, “She’s gonna gonna continue on and and (stuttering, struggling) take us to the next election. I support her as leader.” Shakes head no. Incongruence.
November 5, 2025 at 11:23 AM
#AngusTaylor dismisses dinner with Conservative colleagues. BL eyeblocks deceit, “I talk to my colleagues all the time.” Smug, “She’s gonna gonna continue on and and (stuttering, struggling) take us to the next election. I support her as leader.” Shakes head no. Incongruence.
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The RBA predicts inflation will rise faster than wages. Let’s hope it’s wrong | Greg Jericho
www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
November 5, 2025 at 11:46 PM
The RBA predicts inflation will rise faster than wages. Let’s hope it’s wrong | Greg Jericho
www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
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Hard to understand a govt that blocks teenagers from social media but has *no* issue with them accessing online gambling platforms at all, or with them being bombarded with ads for online gambling.
Australia’s teen social media ban has a gaming-sized loophole
The list of banned platforms requires mental gymnastics that the government has struggled to explain, and ignores where kids actually spend their time.
www.theage.com.au
November 5, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Hard to understand a govt that blocks teenagers from social media but has *no* issue with them accessing online gambling platforms at all, or with them being bombarded with ads for online gambling.
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We waited a year for mum's lvl 2 to come in and were told it would be another year, and by then her denentia had already put her well beyond that level of need, and we had to give in and put her into care. As an unpaid carer with no help, I was ragged. That was the end of 2020.
November 5, 2025 at 7:20 AM
We waited a year for mum's lvl 2 to come in and were told it would be another year, and by then her denentia had already put her well beyond that level of need, and we had to give in and put her into care. As an unpaid carer with no help, I was ragged. That was the end of 2020.
... in December last year, the government partially privatised the system at a cost of more than $1.2 billion.
Latest figures show there are now more than 116,000 people waiting for aged care assessments around the country.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Latest figures show there are now more than 116,000 people waiting for aged care assessments around the country.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
The queue older Australians must join before the queue for home care
Families and insiders say the system to assess people for aged care is in crisis, with 116,000 people on the waiting list. Once approved, they join the queue to get a home care package, which stands a...
www.abc.net.au
November 5, 2025 at 1:48 AM
... in December last year, the government partially privatised the system at a cost of more than $1.2 billion.
Latest figures show there are now more than 116,000 people waiting for aged care assessments around the country.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Latest figures show there are now more than 116,000 people waiting for aged care assessments around the country.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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Pondering tea-towels, at this late stage. A few people ask if I will ever do the Socialist Birdies again, which were very popular some years ago.
And below, my AI dog, might be the best suited visually for a tea-towel.
Everything else is so tied to issues of the moment, I'm not sure they hold up.
And below, my AI dog, might be the best suited visually for a tea-towel.
Everything else is so tied to issues of the moment, I'm not sure they hold up.
November 2, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Pondering tea-towels, at this late stage. A few people ask if I will ever do the Socialist Birdies again, which were very popular some years ago.
And below, my AI dog, might be the best suited visually for a tea-towel.
Everything else is so tied to issues of the moment, I'm not sure they hold up.
And below, my AI dog, might be the best suited visually for a tea-towel.
Everything else is so tied to issues of the moment, I'm not sure they hold up.
‘Practically unusable’: Inside the BoM’s website shambles www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/2025/11... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
‘Practically unusable’: Inside the BoM’s website shambles
The Bureau of Meteorology’s new website was rushed out – years overdue and almost $47 million over budget – despite testing scores falling below the standard for release.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
November 2, 2025 at 3:41 AM
‘Practically unusable’: Inside the BoM’s website shambles www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/2025/11... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au