Julian Wigley
@julianwigley.bsky.social
A grandfather making drawings,
writing, and shouting into the wind. Swimming with crocodiles.
@[email protected]
writing, and shouting into the wind. Swimming with crocodiles.
@[email protected]
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Nicola Roxon condemns Victorian Government decision to axe VicHealth www.croakey.org/nicola-roxon...
Nicola Roxon condemns Victorian Government decision to axe VicHealth
www.croakey.org
December 7, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Nicola Roxon condemns Victorian Government decision to axe VicHealth www.croakey.org/nicola-roxon...
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Labor strikes deal with Greens to pass long-awaited overhaul of nature protection laws
Labor strikes deal with Greens to pass long-awaited overhaul of nature protection laws
The deal to re-write the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act marks an end to a five-year struggle to fix the broken system
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Labor has struck a deal with the Greens to overhaul federal environmental protection laws on parliament’s final sitting day of the year, ending a five-year struggle to deliver on Graeme Samuel’s blueprint to fix the broken system.
The Greens have agreed to support Labor’s re-write of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act after securing further concessions from the government amid tense and prolonged negotiations. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Labor strikes deal with Greens to pass long-awaited overhaul of nature protection laws
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10... %26 Irritations
Sidoti and Saul on what we can and must do to stop the killing
Appearing yesterday at Canberra's National Press Club, Chris Sidoti and Ben Saul laid out the things Australia can and must do to play our proper part to end the genocide. In coming days we will run t...
johnmenadue.com
October 2, 2025 at 12:33 PM
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10... %26 Irritations
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I guess what I want to know is why existing anti-vilification and other measures aren’t sufficient to deal with anti-semitism. Why do we need a special category?
July 10, 2025 at 6:02 AM
I guess what I want to know is why existing anti-vilification and other measures aren’t sufficient to deal with anti-semitism. Why do we need a special category?
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Everyone watching a genocide hasn’t stopped genocide.
Everyone watching the US turn fascist hasn’t stopped the US turning fascist.
Everyone watching the impacts of global heating hasn’t stopped global heating.
This list could go on.
What’s wrong with us?? 🤔 #auspol
Everyone watching the US turn fascist hasn’t stopped the US turning fascist.
Everyone watching the impacts of global heating hasn’t stopped global heating.
This list could go on.
What’s wrong with us?? 🤔 #auspol
July 2, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Everyone watching a genocide hasn’t stopped genocide.
Everyone watching the US turn fascist hasn’t stopped the US turning fascist.
Everyone watching the impacts of global heating hasn’t stopped global heating.
This list could go on.
What’s wrong with us?? 🤔 #auspol
Everyone watching the US turn fascist hasn’t stopped the US turning fascist.
Everyone watching the impacts of global heating hasn’t stopped global heating.
This list could go on.
What’s wrong with us?? 🤔 #auspol
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Former Greens candidate Hannah Thomas is in hospital after sustaining facial injuries during an arrest at a pro-Palestinian protest in Sydney's south-west www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
Former Greens candidate 'struck in the eye' during arrest at Sydney protest
Former Greens candidate Hannah Thomas has been hospitalised after being injured during an arrest at a pro-Palestinian protest.
www.abc.net.au
June 27, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Former Greens candidate Hannah Thomas is in hospital after sustaining facial injuries during an arrest at a pro-Palestinian protest in Sydney's south-west www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
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Not mad enough?
Actually the number is probably higher -
There were 24,350 millionaires,
But only 24,211 paid net tax...
So that leaves a gap of....139
Actually the number is probably higher -
There were 24,350 millionaires,
But only 24,211 paid net tax...
So that leaves a gap of....139
June 26, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Not mad enough?
Actually the number is probably higher -
There were 24,350 millionaires,
But only 24,211 paid net tax...
So that leaves a gap of....139
Actually the number is probably higher -
There were 24,350 millionaires,
But only 24,211 paid net tax...
So that leaves a gap of....139
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ICYMI- my #publiceducation cartoon from yesterday's @australia.theguardian.com
June 27, 2025 at 2:41 AM
ICYMI- my #publiceducation cartoon from yesterday's @australia.theguardian.com
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Reposted by Julian Wigley
Tehran is home to a school of really fine modern brick architecture. Lots to teach us. www.archdaily.com/927558/brick...
June 16, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Tehran is home to a school of really fine modern brick architecture. Lots to teach us. www.archdaily.com/927558/brick...
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a woman just trying to get home gets shot
June 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
a woman just trying to get home gets shot
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Reposted by Julian Wigley
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Imagine finding this next to your tree!
Koala habitat and water aquifers are under threat from several mine expansions near Mudgee.
Illawarra Knitting Nannas Against Greed meet with Hon. Paul Scully Minister for Planning tomorrow at his office see you there!
51 Crown St, Wollongong
11.00 am.
Koala habitat and water aquifers are under threat from several mine expansions near Mudgee.
Illawarra Knitting Nannas Against Greed meet with Hon. Paul Scully Minister for Planning tomorrow at his office see you there!
51 Crown St, Wollongong
11.00 am.
June 4, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Imagine finding this next to your tree!
Koala habitat and water aquifers are under threat from several mine expansions near Mudgee.
Illawarra Knitting Nannas Against Greed meet with Hon. Paul Scully Minister for Planning tomorrow at his office see you there!
51 Crown St, Wollongong
11.00 am.
Koala habitat and water aquifers are under threat from several mine expansions near Mudgee.
Illawarra Knitting Nannas Against Greed meet with Hon. Paul Scully Minister for Planning tomorrow at his office see you there!
51 Crown St, Wollongong
11.00 am.
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“Police aren’t properly trained for mental health crises – but they’re often the first responders. Here’s what works better” theconversation.com/police-arent...
Police aren’t properly trained for mental health crises – but they’re often the first responders. Here’s what works better
People who are in distress and need support are often met with handcuffs, detention and are sent to hospital emergency departments.
theconversation.com
June 2, 2025 at 12:27 AM
“Police aren’t properly trained for mental health crises – but they’re often the first responders. Here’s what works better” theconversation.com/police-arent...
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A 3.5% increase in Award wage is a fair decision. People worrying about productivity really need to ask themselves do they think the lowest paid are the cause of low productivity. I mean get real.
Also it still sees real awards lower than they were 5 years ago
Also it still sees real awards lower than they were 5 years ago
June 3, 2025 at 12:16 AM
A 3.5% increase in Award wage is a fair decision. People worrying about productivity really need to ask themselves do they think the lowest paid are the cause of low productivity. I mean get real.
Also it still sees real awards lower than they were 5 years ago
Also it still sees real awards lower than they were 5 years ago
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Spend 3.5% of GDP on defence? Bugger off.
Australia already spends a huge amount on defence - The Australia Institute australiainstitute.org.au/post/austral...
Australia already spends a huge amount on defence - The Australia Institute australiainstitute.org.au/post/austral...
Australia already spends a huge amount on defence - The Australia Institute
The debate on defence ignores that Australia already spends more than it should.
australiainstitute.org.au
June 2, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Spend 3.5% of GDP on defence? Bugger off.
Australia already spends a huge amount on defence - The Australia Institute australiainstitute.org.au/post/austral...
Australia already spends a huge amount on defence - The Australia Institute australiainstitute.org.au/post/austral...
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Comfort.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
May 29, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Comfort.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.