Serena Joyner
@serenajoyner.bsky.social
Climate advocacy. Trails. Kelpies. Looking for hope in the dark.
CEO at https://bsky.app/profile/bushfiresurvivors.bsky.social https://bushfiresurvivors.org
Living on stolen Darug & Gundungurra land, Blue Mountains, Australia. She/her 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️♿️ ally
CEO at https://bsky.app/profile/bushfiresurvivors.bsky.social https://bushfiresurvivors.org
Living on stolen Darug & Gundungurra land, Blue Mountains, Australia. She/her 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️♿️ ally
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Serena Joyner
@serenajoyner.bsky.social
· Jan 16
Our CEO, Serena Joyner, joined Channel 10 yesterday to talk LA fires, bushfire preparedness, and cutting climate pollution produced by the burning of fossil fuels, to keep Aussies safe.
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So ... a dangerous abuser accuses his partner or ex-partner of a violent crime (this is common) & get the cops to charge her, usual delays until it's dropped/heard and now the govt will cut off the accused's entitlements, making her - & her children - wholly dependent on her abuser? Get out of it.
New: 100+ legal experts, welfare groups & academics demand the Minister bin an amendment, allowing police to cancel welfare payments for people who have not been found guilty of any crime
@tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social is trying to ram this amendment through today
Read more: archive.is/UHu9J
@tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social is trying to ram this amendment through today
Read more: archive.is/UHu9J
November 24, 2025 at 7:28 AM
So ... a dangerous abuser accuses his partner or ex-partner of a violent crime (this is common) & get the cops to charge her, usual delays until it's dropped/heard and now the govt will cut off the accused's entitlements, making her - & her children - wholly dependent on her abuser? Get out of it.
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Adani have formally dropped their 5 1/2 year SLAPP court action against Ben Pennings.
To end the case, Ben proposed a very minor restriction to his political freedom.
20,000+ Australians donated $1.2m for Ben’s legal fund.
#StopAdani #auspol #SLAPP
To end the case, Ben proposed a very minor restriction to his political freedom.
20,000+ Australians donated $1.2m for Ben’s legal fund.
#StopAdani #auspol #SLAPP
November 26, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Adani have formally dropped their 5 1/2 year SLAPP court action against Ben Pennings.
To end the case, Ben proposed a very minor restriction to his political freedom.
20,000+ Australians donated $1.2m for Ben’s legal fund.
#StopAdani #auspol #SLAPP
To end the case, Ben proposed a very minor restriction to his political freedom.
20,000+ Australians donated $1.2m for Ben’s legal fund.
#StopAdani #auspol #SLAPP
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Well, what do you know. Vaccines work.
Again.
Again.
November 26, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Well, what do you know. Vaccines work.
Again.
Again.
A lot of this is unblieveable and tragic, but this floored me - she had to FOI her own birth records. She didn't know she'd had a uterine tear until her GP ordered an ultrasound for her.
What on earth was the hospital *actually* doing for her other than providing a bed and some gaslighting?
What on earth was the hospital *actually* doing for her other than providing a bed and some gaslighting?
A WA family has been devastated by the death of their newborn son at Perth's premier maternity hospital, and are desperate for answers on how the delivery of their fourth child went so tragically wrong.
Parents seek answers after baby dies at maternity hospital
A WA family has been devastated by the death of their newborn son at Perth's premier maternity hospital, and are desperate for answers on how the delivery of their fourth child went so tragically wrong.
www.abc.net.au
November 26, 2025 at 5:47 AM
A lot of this is unblieveable and tragic, but this floored me - she had to FOI her own birth records. She didn't know she'd had a uterine tear until her GP ordered an ultrasound for her.
What on earth was the hospital *actually* doing for her other than providing a bed and some gaslighting?
What on earth was the hospital *actually* doing for her other than providing a bed and some gaslighting?
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Calling Labor's current approach "incrementalism" or "small target" or whatever makes it sound like they are are an overly cautious progressive govt. Matters like this show that they are actively pursuing policies that make them indistinguishable from the centre right: not incrementalists at all.
Disgraceful & tragic what governments have done to this once science powerhouse! www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
"Federal Science Minister...Tim Ayres said the cuts were aimed at refocusing the efforts of the CSIRO towards research priorities, such as critical minerals, iron & steel...in Australia."
"Federal Science Minister...Tim Ayres said the cuts were aimed at refocusing the efforts of the CSIRO towards research priorities, such as critical minerals, iron & steel...in Australia."
CSIRO to cut up to 350 research jobs in major overhaul
After 440 positions were slashed last year, the CSIRO has announced more staff cuts across the country in a bid to remain financially viable.
www.abc.net.au
November 19, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Calling Labor's current approach "incrementalism" or "small target" or whatever makes it sound like they are are an overly cautious progressive govt. Matters like this show that they are actively pursuing policies that make them indistinguishable from the centre right: not incrementalists at all.
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More big news today as the Land and Environment Court makes orders, by consent, overturning approval of Glencore’s Ulan Coal Mine expansion.
Johnson Legal proudly represented Mudgee District Environment Group, in their fight for a clean, healthy and safe environment.
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
Johnson Legal proudly represented Mudgee District Environment Group, in their fight for a clean, healthy and safe environment.
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
Courts turn on coal mines over climate impacts
The NSW Land and Environment Court invalidated the approval for the Ulan coal mine expansion near Mudgee, based on a precedent set in July.
www.smh.com.au
November 15, 2025 at 9:28 AM
More big news today as the Land and Environment Court makes orders, by consent, overturning approval of Glencore’s Ulan Coal Mine expansion.
Johnson Legal proudly represented Mudgee District Environment Group, in their fight for a clean, healthy and safe environment.
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
Johnson Legal proudly represented Mudgee District Environment Group, in their fight for a clean, healthy and safe environment.
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
Watch the Liberals celebrate abandoning communities to worsening climate disasters.
We see you. We won’t forget.
We see you. We won’t forget.
Anyone remember that famous image of Liberal MPs celebrating the passage of the carbon tax repeal bill? 2014.
Today's pre meeting 'power walk' by the conservatives had the same vibes.
Today's pre meeting 'power walk' by the conservatives had the same vibes.
November 13, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Watch the Liberals celebrate abandoning communities to worsening climate disasters.
We see you. We won’t forget.
We see you. We won’t forget.
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Dan Tehan on RN saying that governments will pay to keep existing ageing coal fired power stations open, as well as doing lots more gas drilling. While claiming 'the market will dictate'. Lots of talk of 'base load', misunderstanding modern energy systems.
What a mess.
What a mess.
November 13, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Dan Tehan on RN saying that governments will pay to keep existing ageing coal fired power stations open, as well as doing lots more gas drilling. While claiming 'the market will dictate'. Lots of talk of 'base load', misunderstanding modern energy systems.
What a mess.
What a mess.
Well haven’t we been busy?
Definitely worth a scroll for the replies alone 🤣
Definitely worth a scroll for the replies alone 🤣
A List of Things Said to Have Been Ruined by Women
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November 10, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Well haven’t we been busy?
Definitely worth a scroll for the replies alone 🤣
Definitely worth a scroll for the replies alone 🤣
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But are we getting paid as much as men to ruin things? NO! A woman has to ruin something 3 5 times harder than your average mediocre dude does to get paid only 75% as much! Keep fighting, my sisters.
November 6, 2025 at 9:29 PM
But are we getting paid as much as men to ruin things? NO! A woman has to ruin something 3 5 times harder than your average mediocre dude does to get paid only 75% as much! Keep fighting, my sisters.
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Well, at least everyone suffered for nothing.
November 10, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Well, at least everyone suffered for nothing.
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“Why should our generation be banned from social media, when it is your generation that can’t tell the difference between truth and lies, and caused all this mess in the first place?”
Anon kid.
Anon kid.
October 31, 2025 at 9:28 PM
“Why should our generation be banned from social media, when it is your generation that can’t tell the difference between truth and lies, and caused all this mess in the first place?”
Anon kid.
Anon kid.
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The wild thing is that certain sections of the media scold Gen Z like they used to scold Millennials, proving that the only real throughline is a hatred of young people.
“At the same time, more than half of Gen Z members say they are struggling to make ends meet, yet a majority buy themselves a small treat, such as a pastry, coffee, or sweet, at least once a week. That can lead to overspending…”
archive.ph/2TI8J
archive.ph/2TI8J
October 31, 2025 at 7:34 PM
The wild thing is that certain sections of the media scold Gen Z like they used to scold Millennials, proving that the only real throughline is a hatred of young people.
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Jan lost her home in the Black Summer fires. Now, she's asking our Government for a future built on renewables, not ruins.
STAY the course on Australia’s clean energy future.
✍️ Sign the Declaration:
bushfiresurvivors.org/declaration
#BushfireDeclaration #ClimateSurvivors #STAY
STAY the course on Australia’s clean energy future.
✍️ Sign the Declaration:
bushfiresurvivors.org/declaration
#BushfireDeclaration #ClimateSurvivors #STAY
October 31, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Jan lost her home in the Black Summer fires. Now, she's asking our Government for a future built on renewables, not ruins.
STAY the course on Australia’s clean energy future.
✍️ Sign the Declaration:
bushfiresurvivors.org/declaration
#BushfireDeclaration #ClimateSurvivors #STAY
STAY the course on Australia’s clean energy future.
✍️ Sign the Declaration:
bushfiresurvivors.org/declaration
#BushfireDeclaration #ClimateSurvivors #STAY
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Parents like Amy want leaders who put politics aside and protect our kids’ future.
It’s time to UNITE behind climate targets that keep people safe.
✍️ Sign the Declaration:
bushfiresurvivors.org/declaration
#BushfireDeclaration #ClimateSurvivors #Unite
It’s time to UNITE behind climate targets that keep people safe.
✍️ Sign the Declaration:
bushfiresurvivors.org/declaration
#BushfireDeclaration #ClimateSurvivors #Unite
October 31, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Parents like Amy want leaders who put politics aside and protect our kids’ future.
It’s time to UNITE behind climate targets that keep people safe.
✍️ Sign the Declaration:
bushfiresurvivors.org/declaration
#BushfireDeclaration #ClimateSurvivors #Unite
It’s time to UNITE behind climate targets that keep people safe.
✍️ Sign the Declaration:
bushfiresurvivors.org/declaration
#BushfireDeclaration #ClimateSurvivors #Unite
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At last week's hearing on the National Climate Risk Assessment, our CEO Serena Joyner explained: fossil fuel corporations rake in record profits, while we're left to pay for the climate damage they cause.
It's time they paid their fair share.
Sign: bushfiresurvivors.org/mbpp
#MakeBigPollutersPay
It's time they paid their fair share.
Sign: bushfiresurvivors.org/mbpp
#MakeBigPollutersPay
September 22, 2025 at 11:34 PM
At last week's hearing on the National Climate Risk Assessment, our CEO Serena Joyner explained: fossil fuel corporations rake in record profits, while we're left to pay for the climate damage they cause.
It's time they paid their fair share.
Sign: bushfiresurvivors.org/mbpp
#MakeBigPollutersPay
It's time they paid their fair share.
Sign: bushfiresurvivors.org/mbpp
#MakeBigPollutersPay
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Looking forward to all those 'community groups' against power lines and windfarms getting solidly behind these farmers
*sarcasm*
*sarcasm*
The NSW premier has warned farmers they may face compulsory land acquisition if they cannot reach a compromise with Santos on a multi-billion-dollar project at Narrabri.
Farmers condemn threat of compulsory land acquisition for gas project
The NSW premier has warned farmers they may face compulsory land acquisition if they cannot reach a compromise with Santos on a multi-billion-dollar project at Narrabri.
www.abc.net.au
October 30, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Looking forward to all those 'community groups' against power lines and windfarms getting solidly behind these farmers
*sarcasm*
*sarcasm*
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"I had actually been diagnosed with malnutrition and scurvy.
I know the outcome of not buying the things I need for my health, but I also know that sometimes I don't have a choice" - @artistaffame.bsky.social
Watch the full segment here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6Xc...
I know the outcome of not buying the things I need for my health, but I also know that sometimes I don't have a choice" - @artistaffame.bsky.social
Watch the full segment here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6Xc...
October 29, 2025 at 10:03 PM
"I had actually been diagnosed with malnutrition and scurvy.
I know the outcome of not buying the things I need for my health, but I also know that sometimes I don't have a choice" - @artistaffame.bsky.social
Watch the full segment here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6Xc...
I know the outcome of not buying the things I need for my health, but I also know that sometimes I don't have a choice" - @artistaffame.bsky.social
Watch the full segment here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6Xc...
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Here's an idea, Minister Watt, activate your heart and spine, respect the advice of environment, climate and conservation experts, and work with the Greens to get the EPBC Act reform package passed. Your job is to be Minister 'for' the environment, remember?
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Coalition sours over proposed reform to 'broken' environment laws
Optimism that a deal can be found to amend Australia's environment laws fades, as the Coalition raises concerns over details just days after parts of the legislation were shared with stakeholders.
www.abc.net.au
October 23, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Here's an idea, Minister Watt, activate your heart and spine, respect the advice of environment, climate and conservation experts, and work with the Greens to get the EPBC Act reform package passed. Your job is to be Minister 'for' the environment, remember?
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
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Well isn’t that just lovely - a shit deal on the environment to ensure the Orange Haemorrhoid is happy
October 23, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Well isn’t that just lovely - a shit deal on the environment to ensure the Orange Haemorrhoid is happy
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The ALP didn't bother negotiating with the Libs when it changed IR laws, but now apparently it needs LNP support for environmental protection changes.
When govts want to do something, they do it.
When they don't, they use bipartisanship as the excuse.
No one here should fall for it
When govts want to do something, they do it.
When they don't, they use bipartisanship as the excuse.
No one here should fall for it
October 23, 2025 at 2:29 AM
The ALP didn't bother negotiating with the Libs when it changed IR laws, but now apparently it needs LNP support for environmental protection changes.
When govts want to do something, they do it.
When they don't, they use bipartisanship as the excuse.
No one here should fall for it
When govts want to do something, they do it.
When they don't, they use bipartisanship as the excuse.
No one here should fall for it
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"Higginson said she was particularly concerned by a necropsy report that showed one of the translocated female koalas was carrying a joey. The joey was found dead in the female’s pouch during a health check...The adult was re-released...but was one of the animals that later died."
Here is an alarming illustration of what happens when governments ignore expert advice. This is truly appalling and those responsible must be held accountable. Koalas died due to negligence, and trust in conservation is undermined. Story by @lisacox.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
NSW government rejected expert advice before failed koala reintroduction that left more than half dead
Exclusive: Documents reveal state environment department had ‘reckless indifference’ to fate of individual koalas, Greens spokesperson Sue Higginson says
www.theguardian.com
October 19, 2025 at 9:02 PM
"Higginson said she was particularly concerned by a necropsy report that showed one of the translocated female koalas was carrying a joey. The joey was found dead in the female’s pouch during a health check...The adult was re-released...but was one of the animals that later died."
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Here is an alarming illustration of what happens when governments ignore expert advice. This is truly appalling and those responsible must be held accountable. Koalas died due to negligence, and trust in conservation is undermined. Story by @lisacox.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
NSW government rejected expert advice before failed koala reintroduction that left more than half dead
Exclusive: Documents reveal state environment department had ‘reckless indifference’ to fate of individual koalas, Greens spokesperson Sue Higginson says
www.theguardian.com
October 19, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Here is an alarming illustration of what happens when governments ignore expert advice. This is truly appalling and those responsible must be held accountable. Koalas died due to negligence, and trust in conservation is undermined. Story by @lisacox.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...