Carol Kiernan
@ckiernan.bsky.social
Irish Australian feminist living on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people, land never ceded. Co-founder Honour a Woman working to achieve safer more empowered communities where all forms of discrimination are eliminated.
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New Wiki page for Bronwen Dalton, founder of Ruff Sleepers, and recipient of the King's Birthday Honours, Order of Australia.
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Bronwen Dalton - Wikipedia
Bronwen Mary Dalton AM is an Australian political scientist and founder of Ruff Sleepers. She was recognised with the medal of the Order of Australia in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours for her…
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October 7, 2025 at 4:53 AM
New Wiki page for Bronwen Dalton, founder of Ruff Sleepers, and recipient of the King's Birthday Honours, Order of Australia.
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Angry about the shut-down of Mauna Loa CO2 Observatory, be inspired by these Women of Climate, awarded Order of Australia 2025.
Merryn York, Commissioner of Australian Energy Market Commission.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merryn_...
#WomenofClimate #SuperstarsofSTEM
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Merryn York, Commissioner of Australian Energy Market Commission.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merryn_...
#WomenofClimate #SuperstarsofSTEM
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July 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Angry about the shut-down of Mauna Loa CO2 Observatory, be inspired by these Women of Climate, awarded Order of Australia 2025.
Merryn York, Commissioner of Australian Energy Market Commission.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merryn_...
#WomenofClimate #SuperstarsofSTEM
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Merryn York, Commissioner of Australian Energy Market Commission.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merryn_...
#WomenofClimate #SuperstarsofSTEM
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Also, Sylvia Tulloch, decarbonisation expert, and awarded an Order of Australia, 2025.
#WomeninClimate #NominateHer #SuperstarsofSTEM
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvia_...
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#WomeninClimate #NominateHer #SuperstarsofSTEM
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July 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Also, Sylvia Tulloch, decarbonisation expert, and awarded an Order of Australia, 2025.
#WomeninClimate #NominateHer #SuperstarsofSTEM
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvia_...
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#WomeninClimate #NominateHer #SuperstarsofSTEM
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NAIDOC week! Indigenous Lawyer and social justice advocate, and Vice Chancellor Indigenous Leadership at UTS, Prof Robynne Quiggin, awarded an Order of Australia.
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#SuperstarsofSTEM #NominateHer
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July 11, 2025 at 8:20 AM
NAIDOC week! Indigenous Lawyer and social justice advocate, and Vice Chancellor Indigenous Leadership at UTS, Prof Robynne Quiggin, awarded an Order of Australia.
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#SuperstarsofSTEM #NominateHer
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#SuperstarsofSTEM #NominateHer
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New wiki page for Jacqueline Curtis, Prof & Psychiatrist, Order of Australia.
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May 16, 2025 at 6:21 AM
New wiki page for Jacqueline Curtis, Prof & Psychiatrist, Order of Australia.
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New @wikipedia.org for Robynne Quiggin, AO First Nations lawyer, VC of Indigenous Leadership at UTS, Order of Aust.
#WomeninSTEM #SuperstarsofSTEM
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#WomeninSTEM #SuperstarsofSTEM
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Robynne Quiggin - Wikipedia
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April 8, 2025 at 10:30 AM
New @wikipedia.org for Robynne Quiggin, AO First Nations lawyer, VC of Indigenous Leadership at UTS, Order of Aust.
#WomeninSTEM #SuperstarsofSTEM
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#WomeninSTEM #SuperstarsofSTEM
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New @wikipedia.org page for Assoc Prof Marietta Martinovic, Order of Australian and criminologist at @rmit-art1.bsky.social
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#WomeninSTEM 🧪 #SuperstarsofSTEM
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April 9, 2025 at 10:33 AM
New @wikipedia.org page for Assoc Prof Marietta Martinovic, Order of Australian and criminologist at @rmit-art1.bsky.social
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#WomeninSTEM 🧪 #SuperstarsofSTEM
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Walter Sofronoff - head of the ACT Lehrmann inquiry - has been found to have engaged in "serious corrupt conduct" through his disclosures to two journalists: Janet Albrechtsen at The Australian newspaper & Elizabeth Byrne at the ABC.
Well, well, well . . .
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Well, well, well . . .
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Lehrmann inquiry head Walter Sofronoff engaged in ‘serious corrupt conduct’ , review finds
Investigation by ACT Integrity Commission finds Sofronoff’s disclosure of confidential material to journalists amounted to corrupt conduct
www.theguardian.com
March 19, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Walter Sofronoff - head of the ACT Lehrmann inquiry - has been found to have engaged in "serious corrupt conduct" through his disclosures to two journalists: Janet Albrechtsen at The Australian newspaper & Elizabeth Byrne at the ABC.
Well, well, well . . .
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Well, well, well . . .
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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“No amount of executive function — itself impaired by elevated stress levels — can overcome the peculiar irrationality of the most rational of organisational systems: the government bureaucracy.”
Seeking justice for my history teacher
The lessons Rick Morton was taught by his Year 11 and 12 modern history teacher stood him in good stead as a journalist seeking justice amid the intricacies of social policy and government…
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
March 6, 2025 at 12:02 AM
“No amount of executive function — itself impaired by elevated stress levels — can overcome the peculiar irrationality of the most rational of organisational systems: the government bureaucracy.”
“ (Judy) Courtin said the fact no member of the Catholic hierarchy has ever been held criminally accountable for concealing and enabling Ridsdale’s child sex crimes beggars belief, and was a “permanent source of anguish and grievance for victims/survivors and their families and loved ones”. Enablers
Australia’s most notorious paedophile Gerald Ridsdale dies
The 90-year-old disgraced Catholic priest had been in prison since 1994 for sexually abusing more than 70 children.
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February 18, 2025 at 1:09 AM
“ (Judy) Courtin said the fact no member of the Catholic hierarchy has ever been held criminally accountable for concealing and enabling Ridsdale’s child sex crimes beggars belief, and was a “permanent source of anguish and grievance for victims/survivors and their families and loved ones”. Enablers
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Opinion | "Anthony’s predictable response to my two-word statement has reinforced just how poisonous Murdoch’s grip still is on the Western world," writes Grace Tame.
Read her article for Crikey here: www.crikey.com.au/2025/01/29/g...
Read her article for Crikey here: www.crikey.com.au/2025/01/29/g...
January 28, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Opinion | "Anthony’s predictable response to my two-word statement has reinforced just how poisonous Murdoch’s grip still is on the Western world," writes Grace Tame.
Read her article for Crikey here: www.crikey.com.au/2025/01/29/g...
Read her article for Crikey here: www.crikey.com.au/2025/01/29/g...
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I remember a teacher at my kid’s high school, after the child exposed the insecurity of the school’s IT system via a cheeky hack, telling me the teacher in charge of IT would not take it well, as he was a narcissist. “Never humiliate a narcissist” was the warning.
President Donald Trump has accused a bishop, who pleaded with him to show compassion during his term, of bringing her church "into the world of politics in a very ungracious way". Follow live.
Live: Trump demands apology from bishop who pleaded for mercy during his second term
President Donald Trump has accused a bishop, who pleaded with him to show compassion during his term, of bringing her church "into the world of politics in a very ungracious way". Follow live.
www.abc.net.au
January 22, 2025 at 7:40 AM
I remember a teacher at my kid’s high school, after the child exposed the insecurity of the school’s IT system via a cheeky hack, telling me the teacher in charge of IT would not take it well, as he was a narcissist. “Never humiliate a narcissist” was the warning.
Brave, inspiring and true! Demonising minorities never ends well.
"May I ask you to have mercy Mr. President..."
At a National Prayer Service at Washington's National Cathedral attended by President Trump and Vice President Vance, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde: "The vast majority of immigrants are not criminals. Th...
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January 21, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Brave, inspiring and true! Demonising minorities never ends well.
Enough! 101 Australian women killed by violence in 2024. “Completely innocent”
“Please tell me under what circumstances a woman deserved to be killed?” Yes! @angelapriestley.bsky.social @womensagenda.bsky.social
“Please tell me under what circumstances a woman deserved to be killed?” Yes! @angelapriestley.bsky.social @womensagenda.bsky.social
A ‘completely innocent’ woman was killed in Melbourne. When is she not?
The fire in Melbourne would have been no less horrific under different circumstances. The result would be the same: another woman dead.
womensagenda.com.au
January 17, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Enough! 101 Australian women killed by violence in 2024. “Completely innocent”
“Please tell me under what circumstances a woman deserved to be killed?” Yes! @angelapriestley.bsky.social @womensagenda.bsky.social
“Please tell me under what circumstances a woman deserved to be killed?” Yes! @angelapriestley.bsky.social @womensagenda.bsky.social
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The Coalition like to make up myths about renewables to distract from their risky nuclear scheme.
I jumped on the whiteboard to explain how they’ve gone wrong
I jumped on the whiteboard to explain how they’ve gone wrong
January 4, 2025 at 6:36 AM
The Coalition like to make up myths about renewables to distract from their risky nuclear scheme.
I jumped on the whiteboard to explain how they’ve gone wrong
I jumped on the whiteboard to explain how they’ve gone wrong
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Love watching the Late Late Toy show in Melbourne! It’s not quite the same in 27C heat but just delightful to watch the kids 🤩 Brian Óg, Zara and Kevin crowd favourites with our family.
December 7, 2024 at 10:24 AM
Love watching the Late Late Toy show in Melbourne! It’s not quite the same in 27C heat but just delightful to watch the kids 🤩 Brian Óg, Zara and Kevin crowd favourites with our family.
I totally agree with @johnhewson.bsky.social ‘It has been most unfortunate that the mainstream media have been reluctant to recognise the substance of the independents movement’. My electorate, Kooyong, is very happy with @mon4kooyong.bsky.social
The age of independents promises better government
On a recent visit to our local chapter of the Men’s Shed, I found myself fielding questions about independent political candidates. I was asked whether the independents movement was waning and what th...
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December 21, 2024 at 2:39 AM
I totally agree with @johnhewson.bsky.social ‘It has been most unfortunate that the mainstream media have been reluctant to recognise the substance of the independents movement’. My electorate, Kooyong, is very happy with @mon4kooyong.bsky.social
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Gaaaaaah - it found its way to you. Thank you so much for this Wendy. xx
I can't wait. We will be at Adelaide Writers' Week (I'm on via zoom) and Wendy will be there live, in person, as the host with the most. It will be a lot of fun.
Tickets will come on sale in early 2025.
I can't wait. We will be at Adelaide Writers' Week (I'm on via zoom) and Wendy will be there live, in person, as the host with the most. It will be a lot of fun.
Tickets will come on sale in early 2025.
Ooh look what I have in my hot little hand!
Watch out for @ronnisalt.bsky.social in the hot seat with me at Adelaide Writers Festival in March 2025 !
Shall we reveal all?
Stay tuned!!
Watch out for @ronnisalt.bsky.social in the hot seat with me at Adelaide Writers Festival in March 2025 !
Shall we reveal all?
Stay tuned!!
December 20, 2024 at 5:04 AM
Gaaaaaah - it found its way to you. Thank you so much for this Wendy. xx
I can't wait. We will be at Adelaide Writers' Week (I'm on via zoom) and Wendy will be there live, in person, as the host with the most. It will be a lot of fun.
Tickets will come on sale in early 2025.
I can't wait. We will be at Adelaide Writers' Week (I'm on via zoom) and Wendy will be there live, in person, as the host with the most. It will be a lot of fun.
Tickets will come on sale in early 2025.
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Partners in the media and advertising industry have donated this whole public ad campaign: creatives, production, placements, testing, insights
— $3million and growing. More about us here: raisetheagensw.org.au
— $3million and growing. More about us here: raisetheagensw.org.au
Raise the Age NSW
Raise the age of criminal responsibility in New South Wales
raisetheagensw.org.au
December 18, 2024 at 3:44 AM
Partners in the media and advertising industry have donated this whole public ad campaign: creatives, production, placements, testing, insights
— $3million and growing. More about us here: raisetheagensw.org.au
— $3million and growing. More about us here: raisetheagensw.org.au
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In August this year the #NSWPol government opened the huge and magnificent new Victoria Cross Metro Station. Across December and Jan its biggest billboard will share a message about the NSW Government sending 10 year olds to prison.
December 18, 2024 at 3:34 AM
In August this year the #NSWPol government opened the huge and magnificent new Victoria Cross Metro Station. Across December and Jan its biggest billboard will share a message about the NSW Government sending 10 year olds to prison.
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The Coalition’s nuclear plan would limit our energy production and stop Australians putting more solar on our roofs.
It allows for 40% *less* electricity by 2050 - so no AI, no crypto, no EV for you!
It would cost our economy. It would cost our climate. It would cost us all.
It allows for 40% *less* electricity by 2050 - so no AI, no crypto, no EV for you!
It would cost our economy. It would cost our climate. It would cost us all.
December 16, 2024 at 7:27 AM
The Coalition’s nuclear plan would limit our energy production and stop Australians putting more solar on our roofs.
It allows for 40% *less* electricity by 2050 - so no AI, no crypto, no EV for you!
It would cost our economy. It would cost our climate. It would cost us all.
It allows for 40% *less* electricity by 2050 - so no AI, no crypto, no EV for you!
It would cost our economy. It would cost our climate. It would cost us all.
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I'm really enjoying @ginarush.bsky.social 's latest media series in Crikey.
The paradox of media decline I find is that despite the mass layoffs and uncertain future, today I have far more diverse media options available than when I was growing up in the 90's - with exception of regional media.
The paradox of media decline I find is that despite the mass layoffs and uncertain future, today I have far more diverse media options available than when I was growing up in the 90's - with exception of regional media.
Next up! We asked people the last great piece of journalism they’d read. Some brilliant answers! www.crikey.com.au/2024/12/16/b...
What’s your favourite journalist’s favourite piece of journalism?
From Paul Barry to Alan Kohler to Sally Neighbour, we asked 200 of the nation's most influential media figures about the best pieces of journalism they’ve read lately.
www.crikey.com.au
December 16, 2024 at 2:34 AM
I'm really enjoying @ginarush.bsky.social 's latest media series in Crikey.
The paradox of media decline I find is that despite the mass layoffs and uncertain future, today I have far more diverse media options available than when I was growing up in the 90's - with exception of regional media.
The paradox of media decline I find is that despite the mass layoffs and uncertain future, today I have far more diverse media options available than when I was growing up in the 90's - with exception of regional media.
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Honourable mention to @mfwitches.bsky.social
December 14, 2024 at 3:30 AM
Honourable mention to @mfwitches.bsky.social
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Dear Robert G (book reviewer)
This is such a good summary of the story and all its nuances.
I'm very appreciative that you "got it" (for want of a better term) and understood my desire to unravel the story at the same pace as the town it's set in - and it's real life connections.
Thank you 🙏🏽
This is such a good summary of the story and all its nuances.
I'm very appreciative that you "got it" (for want of a better term) and understood my desire to unravel the story at the same pace as the town it's set in - and it's real life connections.
Thank you 🙏🏽
December 10, 2024 at 7:29 AM
Dear Robert G (book reviewer)
This is such a good summary of the story and all its nuances.
I'm very appreciative that you "got it" (for want of a better term) and understood my desire to unravel the story at the same pace as the town it's set in - and it's real life connections.
Thank you 🙏🏽
This is such a good summary of the story and all its nuances.
I'm very appreciative that you "got it" (for want of a better term) and understood my desire to unravel the story at the same pace as the town it's set in - and it's real life connections.
Thank you 🙏🏽
Excited to be starting to read Lili Anolik’s Didion & Babitz. Referring to Didion she writes, ‘She did anything and everything necessary to go all the way. And if she wasn’t squeamish about it, what excuse have we? In other words, Reader: don’t be a baby.’
I love that beginning! I’m in! #didion
I love that beginning! I’m in! #didion
December 1, 2024 at 5:46 AM
Excited to be starting to read Lili Anolik’s Didion & Babitz. Referring to Didion she writes, ‘She did anything and everything necessary to go all the way. And if she wasn’t squeamish about it, what excuse have we? In other words, Reader: don’t be a baby.’
I love that beginning! I’m in! #didion
I love that beginning! I’m in! #didion