Issy M
@isfran.bsky.social
Climate Action | Sustainability | Biodiversity | Equity
On Peramangk land…bushwalking, gardening and coffee float my boat
On Peramangk land…bushwalking, gardening and coffee float my boat
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Ex-aide of Netanyahu claims he was tasked with plan to evade responsibility for Oct 7
Ex-aide of Netanyahu claims he was tasked with plan to evade responsibility for Oct 7
Ex-aide of Netanyahu claims he was tasked with plan to evade responsibility for Oct 7
www.independent.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Ex-aide of Netanyahu claims he was tasked with plan to evade responsibility for Oct 7
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NSW Greens MP Kobi Shetty liked our knitted Xmas lights. But enough frivolity -they are back in Parliament tomorrow deciding on restrictions to our inalienable right to protest in our democracy. Rally tomorrow 5pm Town Hall for details.
December 21, 2025 at 6:16 AM
NSW Greens MP Kobi Shetty liked our knitted Xmas lights. But enough frivolity -they are back in Parliament tomorrow deciding on restrictions to our inalienable right to protest in our democracy. Rally tomorrow 5pm Town Hall for details.
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Chris Minns’ ban on protests calling for an end to the genocide in Gaza does not foster “community harmony".
These protests oppose anti-Semitism and call for peace.
Taking our democratic rights away is only sowing more division.
These protests oppose anti-Semitism and call for peace.
Taking our democratic rights away is only sowing more division.
December 21, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Chris Minns’ ban on protests calling for an end to the genocide in Gaza does not foster “community harmony".
These protests oppose anti-Semitism and call for peace.
Taking our democratic rights away is only sowing more division.
These protests oppose anti-Semitism and call for peace.
Taking our democratic rights away is only sowing more division.
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The scope of dirty money (terrorists, criminals, sex predators) moving through crypto exchanges is dizzying. And as this article describes, Binance - the company at the heart of Trump's crypto corruption - continues to be one of the worst offenders.
The Crypto Industry’s $28 Billion in ‘Dirty Money’
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:33 AM
The scope of dirty money (terrorists, criminals, sex predators) moving through crypto exchanges is dizzying. And as this article describes, Binance - the company at the heart of Trump's crypto corruption - continues to be one of the worst offenders.
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"Most likely, Albanese and other world leaders are courting Trump simply to keep lines to Washington open, looking forward to the day when he is replaced by a functioning president and American global leadership returns.” satpa.pe/rBl6cbf
Albanese’s folly of pandering to Donald Trump
ANALYSIS: The prime minister’s flattery of Donald Trump may be about preserving US relations, but he ought to focus on leaders who will really shape Australia’s future.
satpa.pe
October 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM
"Most likely, Albanese and other world leaders are courting Trump simply to keep lines to Washington open, looking forward to the day when he is replaced by a functioning president and American global leadership returns.” satpa.pe/rBl6cbf
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The Kimberley region is special: extraordinary landscapes, rich culture, brilliant coastline. WA Labor gov mustn’t allow horrendous fracking, or massive gas developments to disfigure and ruin this part of Oz.
Australia's Great North Conference Declaration: www.ecnt.org.au/australias_great_north
Australia's Great North Conference Declaration: www.ecnt.org.au/australias_great_north
September 30, 2025 at 6:12 AM
The Kimberley region is special: extraordinary landscapes, rich culture, brilliant coastline. WA Labor gov mustn’t allow horrendous fracking, or massive gas developments to disfigure and ruin this part of Oz.
Australia's Great North Conference Declaration: www.ecnt.org.au/australias_great_north
Australia's Great North Conference Declaration: www.ecnt.org.au/australias_great_north
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🇦🇺 collects just 43 cents for every $100 of gas exported
After recent changes from Labor & Greens, PRRT revenue has been falling
Our resources belong to all Australians & we need a system that delivers a fair return, not one where profits flow offshore
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
After recent changes from Labor & Greens, PRRT revenue has been falling
Our resources belong to all Australians & we need a system that delivers a fair return, not one where profits flow offshore
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
‘For every $100 of gas exported, Australia gets 43 cents’: Unions open new tax battle
The federal government this week overhauled its superannuation tax reforms. Now the union movement says it should radically overhaul taxes on gas exports.
www.smh.com.au
October 17, 2025 at 12:32 AM
🇦🇺 collects just 43 cents for every $100 of gas exported
After recent changes from Labor & Greens, PRRT revenue has been falling
Our resources belong to all Australians & we need a system that delivers a fair return, not one where profits flow offshore
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
After recent changes from Labor & Greens, PRRT revenue has been falling
Our resources belong to all Australians & we need a system that delivers a fair return, not one where profits flow offshore
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
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Our birds tell the story of a changing environment
The Aussie Bird Count helps us understand how Australia’s birds are faring
Many species are under threat. The count’s data helps build the national picture, and reminds us why protecting habitat matters
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The Aussie Bird Count helps us understand how Australia’s birds are faring
Many species are under threat. The count’s data helps build the national picture, and reminds us why protecting habitat matters
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The 2025 Aussie Bird Count is about to start. Here’s how to take part – and why you should
Week-long count by citizen scientists around Australia gathers crucial data on our unique birdlife and is now in its 12th year
www.theguardian.com
October 17, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Our birds tell the story of a changing environment
The Aussie Bird Count helps us understand how Australia’s birds are faring
Many species are under threat. The count’s data helps build the national picture, and reminds us why protecting habitat matters
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The Aussie Bird Count helps us understand how Australia’s birds are faring
Many species are under threat. The count’s data helps build the national picture, and reminds us why protecting habitat matters
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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The govt is yet to release the exposure draft of its EPBC reforms — keeping community in the dark on vital environmental legislation.
Without transparency or consultation, we can’t deliver the strong protections nature needs. Once again, this govt chooses secrecy over integrity.
#auspol #EPBC
Without transparency or consultation, we can’t deliver the strong protections nature needs. Once again, this govt chooses secrecy over integrity.
#auspol #EPBC
October 24, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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New from @EmpirePodUK
The Final, Tragic Episode in our History of Gaza:
GAZA & THE NAKBA
linktr.ee/empirepoduk
The Final, Tragic Episode in our History of Gaza:
GAZA & THE NAKBA
linktr.ee/empirepoduk
October 23, 2025 at 3:33 AM
New from @EmpirePodUK
The Final, Tragic Episode in our History of Gaza:
GAZA & THE NAKBA
linktr.ee/empirepoduk
The Final, Tragic Episode in our History of Gaza:
GAZA & THE NAKBA
linktr.ee/empirepoduk
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Let's build a movement 💚
www.acf.org.au/news/acf-app...
www.acf.org.au/news/acf-app...
ACF appoints Adam Bandt as its next CEO
The Australian Conservation Foundation’s Board has appointed former Greens leader Adam Bandt as the next CEO of the national environment group.
www.acf.org.au
September 8, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Let's build a movement 💚
www.acf.org.au/news/acf-app...
www.acf.org.au/news/acf-app...
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Look away if you are trying to buy a home.
Fastest increases in 4 years. Labor’s tinkering is fuelling the 🔥
Fastest increases in 4 years. Labor’s tinkering is fuelling the 🔥
October 24, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Look away if you are trying to buy a home.
Fastest increases in 4 years. Labor’s tinkering is fuelling the 🔥
Fastest increases in 4 years. Labor’s tinkering is fuelling the 🔥
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Aunty Donna expert says they’re, “Too cerebral.” 😂
Hard Quiz — Stream the new season 8pm Wednesdays on ABC iview and ABC TV.
Hard Quiz — Stream the new season 8pm Wednesdays on ABC iview and ABC TV.
October 21, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Aunty Donna expert says they’re, “Too cerebral.” 😂
Hard Quiz — Stream the new season 8pm Wednesdays on ABC iview and ABC TV.
Hard Quiz — Stream the new season 8pm Wednesdays on ABC iview and ABC TV.
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As I wrote in Michael West Media yesterday, Trump won’t be President in the early 2030’s when the Virginia subs won’t get delivered. The billions we’re shipping to the US are real, the opportunity costs to the ADF are real, the promises aren’t. 1/2 #auspol
Donald Trump says Australia will get the Aukus submarines – but the decision won’t be his to make
If the US navy needs the subs, they cannot be sold to Australia, regardless of how much the president might wish it
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2025 at 9:56 PM
As I wrote in Michael West Media yesterday, Trump won’t be President in the early 2030’s when the Virginia subs won’t get delivered. The billions we’re shipping to the US are real, the opportunity costs to the ADF are real, the promises aren’t. 1/2 #auspol
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H5 strain of bird flu on Heard Island? Samples are yet to be tested. "The majority of mortalities were detected in elephant seal pups and in a small number of adults." — Dr Julie McInnes, wildlife ecologist with AAD and @imas-utas.bsky.social
▶️ www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
📸 Matt Curnock
▶️ www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
📸 Matt Curnock
October 24, 2025 at 5:06 AM
H5 strain of bird flu on Heard Island? Samples are yet to be tested. "The majority of mortalities were detected in elephant seal pups and in a small number of adults." — Dr Julie McInnes, wildlife ecologist with AAD and @imas-utas.bsky.social
▶️ www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
📸 Matt Curnock
▶️ www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
📸 Matt Curnock
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This is what oligarchy looks like:
Trump gave corporate America a $920 billion tax break.
Now, corporations like Amazon, Meta, Apple, Google & Lockheed Martin are returning the favor by giving Trump $300 million for a fancy ballroom.
That’s a pretty good return on investment.
Trump gave corporate America a $920 billion tax break.
Now, corporations like Amazon, Meta, Apple, Google & Lockheed Martin are returning the favor by giving Trump $300 million for a fancy ballroom.
That’s a pretty good return on investment.
October 24, 2025 at 9:40 PM
This is what oligarchy looks like:
Trump gave corporate America a $920 billion tax break.
Now, corporations like Amazon, Meta, Apple, Google & Lockheed Martin are returning the favor by giving Trump $300 million for a fancy ballroom.
That’s a pretty good return on investment.
Trump gave corporate America a $920 billion tax break.
Now, corporations like Amazon, Meta, Apple, Google & Lockheed Martin are returning the favor by giving Trump $300 million for a fancy ballroom.
That’s a pretty good return on investment.
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Here's the thing LNP: climate change is real and as NASA and others have said "human activities are driving the global warming trend observed since the mid-20th century."
October 23, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Here's the thing LNP: climate change is real and as NASA and others have said "human activities are driving the global warming trend observed since the mid-20th century."
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Today’s No Kings protest could be the largest single-day protest in U.S. history.
People have power.
People have power.
October 18, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Today’s No Kings protest could be the largest single-day protest in U.S. history.
People have power.
People have power.
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Dunno if youse are across this... but it's forecast that in Sydney on Wednesday the temp will be 38C. (100 F)
It's OCTOBER! That's FIFTEEN DEGREES ABOVE AVERAGE!
Our Government and fossil fuel companies are determined to cook us alive! Boil the oceans. Kill our forests. Turn habitat to ash.🥺😩
It's OCTOBER! That's FIFTEEN DEGREES ABOVE AVERAGE!
Our Government and fossil fuel companies are determined to cook us alive! Boil the oceans. Kill our forests. Turn habitat to ash.🥺😩
October 18, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Dunno if youse are across this... but it's forecast that in Sydney on Wednesday the temp will be 38C. (100 F)
It's OCTOBER! That's FIFTEEN DEGREES ABOVE AVERAGE!
Our Government and fossil fuel companies are determined to cook us alive! Boil the oceans. Kill our forests. Turn habitat to ash.🥺😩
It's OCTOBER! That's FIFTEEN DEGREES ABOVE AVERAGE!
Our Government and fossil fuel companies are determined to cook us alive! Boil the oceans. Kill our forests. Turn habitat to ash.🥺😩
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My good God, reading about USA politics is both exhausting and scary.
Here in Australia, we should be both alert and alarmed.
Protect our precious and fragile democracy - with its checks and balances- to stop the contagion.
Here in Australia, we should be both alert and alarmed.
Protect our precious and fragile democracy - with its checks and balances- to stop the contagion.
October 17, 2025 at 12:25 AM
My good God, reading about USA politics is both exhausting and scary.
Here in Australia, we should be both alert and alarmed.
Protect our precious and fragile democracy - with its checks and balances- to stop the contagion.
Here in Australia, we should be both alert and alarmed.
Protect our precious and fragile democracy - with its checks and balances- to stop the contagion.
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Re: politicians and comedy.
Well remember Andrew Peacock (then Opp Leader) being mercilessly pilloried on the "Gillies Report" - way back on the ABC in the mid- 80s
Still have a copy of our "almanac" signed by him: "Wendy, keep up the good work! A. Peacock"
That's the way we do it!
Well remember Andrew Peacock (then Opp Leader) being mercilessly pilloried on the "Gillies Report" - way back on the ABC in the mid- 80s
Still have a copy of our "almanac" signed by him: "Wendy, keep up the good work! A. Peacock"
That's the way we do it!
September 24, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Re: politicians and comedy.
Well remember Andrew Peacock (then Opp Leader) being mercilessly pilloried on the "Gillies Report" - way back on the ABC in the mid- 80s
Still have a copy of our "almanac" signed by him: "Wendy, keep up the good work! A. Peacock"
That's the way we do it!
Well remember Andrew Peacock (then Opp Leader) being mercilessly pilloried on the "Gillies Report" - way back on the ABC in the mid- 80s
Still have a copy of our "almanac" signed by him: "Wendy, keep up the good work! A. Peacock"
That's the way we do it!
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“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
It costs a lot less to house people.
It costs a lot less to house people.
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
thebetter.news
September 21, 2025 at 6:24 AM
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
It costs a lot less to house people.
It costs a lot less to house people.
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"The coral that makes up the Great Barrier Reef has experienced the greatest decline in recorded history. According to yearly surveys that track the state of coral, the reef has declined by up to a third in some parts following a major bleaching event in 2024."
The Great Barrier Reef Experiences Largest Annual Decline in Nearly 40 Years
A coral bleaching event in 2024 has severely hurt the Australian underwater ecosystem.
www.discovermagazine.com
September 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
"The coral that makes up the Great Barrier Reef has experienced the greatest decline in recorded history. According to yearly surveys that track the state of coral, the reef has declined by up to a third in some parts following a major bleaching event in 2024."
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no time to post properly about this but yeah - the companies, governments and state-owned orgs that extract the stuff are the first in a chain of events that lead to Earth's atmosphere becoming deadlier, and bear a necessary but insufficient amount of responsibility for who gets hurt
Systematic attribution of heatwaves to the emissions of carbon majors - Nature
Climate change made 213 historical heatwaves reported over 2000–2023 more likely and more intense, to which each of the 180 carbon majors (fossil fuel and cement producers) substantially contributed.
www.nature.com
September 11, 2025 at 10:53 AM
no time to post properly about this but yeah - the companies, governments and state-owned orgs that extract the stuff are the first in a chain of events that lead to Earth's atmosphere becoming deadlier, and bear a necessary but insufficient amount of responsibility for who gets hurt