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Living here on this absolute jewel of a planet. Thank you First Nations. PhD in sustainability, equity & health. Former policy adviser ALP & Greens. Banned from Greens 20 yrs ago by silly rule they’ve now gotten rid of, but still waiting for apology! …🙄
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· Jun 23
What lies beneath … the jewelled sea in my profile picture suffered a marine heatwave this year, there was an algal outbreak and most of the sea life died.
Four years ago bushfires burned through nearly half the island, now this.
We must change our way of life, no matter how hard it is to accept
Four years ago bushfires burned through nearly half the island, now this.
We must change our way of life, no matter how hard it is to accept
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Cars in cities should be charged for:
Emissions (EVs get a discount)
Size, mass, pedestrian safety rating & distance driven (EVs should be charged the same as other cars).
Emissions (EVs get a discount)
Size, mass, pedestrian safety rating & distance driven (EVs should be charged the same as other cars).
“Electric cars are no more dangerous for pedestrians than petrol and diesel models, researchers find.”
They’re also no safer. Which reminds us that “better cars” aren’t the main answer to the consequences of cars. The main answer is fewer (and smaller) cars driven less frequently in better cities.
They’re also no safer. Which reminds us that “better cars” aren’t the main answer to the consequences of cars. The main answer is fewer (and smaller) cars driven less frequently in better cities.
EVs 'just as safe for pedestrians'
Electric vehicles (EVs) are no more dangerous to pedestrians than traditional petrol or diesel cars, according to a new study.
www.leeds.ac.uk
December 15, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Cars in cities should be charged for:
Emissions (EVs get a discount)
Size, mass, pedestrian safety rating & distance driven (EVs should be charged the same as other cars).
Emissions (EVs get a discount)
Size, mass, pedestrian safety rating & distance driven (EVs should be charged the same as other cars).
‘Think global, act local‘. At Climate Action Merri-Bek, we try to act at all levels - from household to international. But this week we‘re local, with updated pages on Empowering Merri-Bek and Making Your Home Sustainable
Feel free to read and comment!
climateactionmerribek.org/our-campaigns/
Feel free to read and comment!
climateactionmerribek.org/our-campaigns/
Empowering Merri-bek
Climate Action Merribek supports “Think Global, Act Local”. In the Merri-bek community, there is a high level of support for strong climate action. The actions that we take in Merri-bek…
climateactionmerribek.org
December 16, 2025 at 9:31 AM
‘Think global, act local‘. At Climate Action Merri-Bek, we try to act at all levels - from household to international. But this week we‘re local, with updated pages on Empowering Merri-Bek and Making Your Home Sustainable
Feel free to read and comment!
climateactionmerribek.org/our-campaigns/
Feel free to read and comment!
climateactionmerribek.org/our-campaigns/
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Cannot really begin to describe how fucking heartbreaking it is. A mass shooting in my old home.
I know the world sees Australia as a gun control best-case but that was a long time ago and the gun lobby has been winning its fight against those laws
australiainstitute.org.au/post/austral...
I know the world sees Australia as a gun control best-case but that was a long time ago and the gun lobby has been winning its fight against those laws
australiainstitute.org.au/post/austral...
Australia’s gun lobby says it’s ‘winning’ the fight against firearm control as numbers surge
There are now more than 4m guns in the community – almost double the number recorded in the years after the Port Arthur massacre that prompted a national crackdown
www.theguardian.com
December 14, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Cannot really begin to describe how fucking heartbreaking it is. A mass shooting in my old home.
I know the world sees Australia as a gun control best-case but that was a long time ago and the gun lobby has been winning its fight against those laws
australiainstitute.org.au/post/austral...
I know the world sees Australia as a gun control best-case but that was a long time ago and the gun lobby has been winning its fight against those laws
australiainstitute.org.au/post/austral...
It’s good the Library is rethinking this mad proposal but we will have to remain vigilant.
I remember when I first came to live in Melbourne being in awe of this library - so grand but accessible to all. We must cherish it
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
I remember when I first came to live in Melbourne being in awe of this library - so grand but accessible to all. We must cherish it
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
State Library of Victoria scraps restructure plan after outrage from famous writers and public
Proposal to cut jobs and refocus on ‘digital experiences’ attracted ire of writers including Helen Garner and Nick Cave
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:51 AM
It’s good the Library is rethinking this mad proposal but we will have to remain vigilant.
I remember when I first came to live in Melbourne being in awe of this library - so grand but accessible to all. We must cherish it
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
I remember when I first came to live in Melbourne being in awe of this library - so grand but accessible to all. We must cherish it
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
We have reached that wonderful moment when people finally accept that they can’t fit in any more meetings this year and put them off till next year. Blessed relief aaah
December 10, 2025 at 8:39 PM
We have reached that wonderful moment when people finally accept that they can’t fit in any more meetings this year and put them off till next year. Blessed relief aaah
The survey shows people are increasingly concerned about living outside of towns and cities. This will have implications for our national food security.
Already insurance premiums are rising and many farmers need extensive firefighting equipment and water storage to defend their properties.
Already insurance premiums are rising and many farmers need extensive firefighting equipment and water storage to defend their properties.
Interesting science around climate migration news.csu.edu.au/latest-news/...
Australians move due to climate extremes: Tasmania favoured
news.csu.edu.au
December 10, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The survey shows people are increasingly concerned about living outside of towns and cities. This will have implications for our national food security.
Already insurance premiums are rising and many farmers need extensive firefighting equipment and water storage to defend their properties.
Already insurance premiums are rising and many farmers need extensive firefighting equipment and water storage to defend their properties.
Six month anniversary of Vigil to End Fossil Fuels climateactionmerribek.org/2025/12/07/s...
Six month anniversary of Vigil to End Fossil Fuels
‘At the last vigil for 2025, on 2nd December – photo by Maggie Cowling The Vigil to End Fossil Fuels on Tuesdays outside the office of Peter Khalil MP has now been held for six months. Every …
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December 10, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Six month anniversary of Vigil to End Fossil Fuels climateactionmerribek.org/2025/12/07/s...
gosh some men can be obnoxious. they just really seriously think it’s ok to treat women with contempt. it always surprises me when I come up against it, it’s hard to believe it’s really happening
December 8, 2025 at 4:22 AM
gosh some men can be obnoxious. they just really seriously think it’s ok to treat women with contempt. it always surprises me when I come up against it, it’s hard to believe it’s really happening
Was in Adelaide the other day and happened to be near Adelaide University, where I first went when I was 17, so long ago. Decided to look around and what‘s the first thing I saw? Shame on you Adelaide Uni #FossilFools
December 8, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Was in Adelaide the other day and happened to be near Adelaide University, where I first went when I was 17, so long ago. Decided to look around and what‘s the first thing I saw? Shame on you Adelaide Uni #FossilFools
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At this point, the Queen could move wherever she wanted, but the Bishop could only move diagonally.
(remembering Queen Elizabeth and came across this photo)
(remembering Queen Elizabeth and came across this photo)
December 7, 2025 at 2:18 AM
At this point, the Queen could move wherever she wanted, but the Bishop could only move diagonally.
(remembering Queen Elizabeth and came across this photo)
(remembering Queen Elizabeth and came across this photo)
Last vigil for 2025 but we’ll be baaack … climateactionmerribek.org/2025/12/07/s...
Six month anniversary of Vigil to End Fossil Fuels
‘At the last vigil for 2025, on 2nd December – photo by Maggie Cowling The Vigil to End Fossil Fuels on Tuesdays outside the office of Peter Khalil MP has now been held for six months. Every …
climateactionmerribek.org
December 7, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Last vigil for 2025 but we’ll be baaack … climateactionmerribek.org/2025/12/07/s...
Community Road Safety Forum highlights problems in Coburg climateactionmerribek.org/2025/11/23/c...
Community Road Safety Forum highlights problems in Coburg
When road safety concerns are deterring residents from walking to nearby shops, we have a big problem. That was one of the key messages from the Coburg Road Safety Forum held at the Coburg Library …
climateactionmerribek.org
December 6, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Community Road Safety Forum highlights problems in Coburg climateactionmerribek.org/2025/11/23/c...
So funny when my phone tries to do a little Christmas slide show and shows photos of Melbourne Christmases in the park, sunshine, salads, everyone in bright summer clothes, accompanied by a romantic little song about snow 😂
December 5, 2025 at 6:32 AM
So funny when my phone tries to do a little Christmas slide show and shows photos of Melbourne Christmases in the park, sunshine, salads, everyone in bright summer clothes, accompanied by a romantic little song about snow 😂
The State Library of Victoria is proposing to halve the number of reference librarians that it earlier halved back in 2019. That will leave the third busiest library in the world with ten library professionals. Please sign and share to stop this nonsense
www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/ha...
www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/ha...
Hands off our State Library!
Library workers deliver essential services to 2.8 million people in our community each year. They run information services, connect people online, hold free workshops, develop community connections an...
www.megaphone.org.au
December 2, 2025 at 8:48 AM
The State Library of Victoria is proposing to halve the number of reference librarians that it earlier halved back in 2019. That will leave the third busiest library in the world with ten library professionals. Please sign and share to stop this nonsense
www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/ha...
www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/ha...
We are taking a break from our vigil to end fossil fuels at Peter Khalil’s office in Wills electorate, but we will be back! Seasons greetings to all
December 2, 2025 at 6:03 AM
We are taking a break from our vigil to end fossil fuels at Peter Khalil’s office in Wills electorate, but we will be back! Seasons greetings to all
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5 Nannas aboard a tinnie first to break through the police line at Newcastle Harbour. Ship about to enter the harbour turns back …. we turned the ship around! #RisingTide #ClimateAction
November 29, 2025 at 2:03 AM
5 Nannas aboard a tinnie first to break through the police line at Newcastle Harbour. Ship about to enter the harbour turns back …. we turned the ship around! #RisingTide #ClimateAction
All my grandkids have now reached the age of reading independently, so this is a real moment of nostalgia for me. I’ll have to give it a lot of thought www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
Nominate your favourite Australian children’s picture book of all time
A good picture book is pure magic – and Australia has produced some of the best. Nominate your favourite here
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:35 PM
All my grandkids have now reached the age of reading independently, so this is a real moment of nostalgia for me. I’ll have to give it a lot of thought www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
Grew this myrnong in my garden - grandmother, mother and daughters - I’m in love
November 24, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Grew this myrnong in my garden - grandmother, mother and daughters - I’m in love
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@readfearn.bsky.social:"The loss of corals at Ningaloo was part of the 4th & worst global mass bleaching event on record that exposed >80% of reefs in >80 countries to temperatures high enough to cause bleaching."
2024 was 1st calendar year w mean 🌏 temp exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial level
2024 was 1st calendar year w mean 🌏 temp exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial level
November 19, 2025 at 7:59 AM
@readfearn.bsky.social:"The loss of corals at Ningaloo was part of the 4th & worst global mass bleaching event on record that exposed >80% of reefs in >80 countries to temperatures high enough to cause bleaching."
2024 was 1st calendar year w mean 🌏 temp exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial level
2024 was 1st calendar year w mean 🌏 temp exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial level
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A coalition of countries from global north and global south are calling for a commitment to a roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels (following on COP28) in the #COP30 final text. Powerful speeches at a press conference this afternoon in Belém. #fossilfuels
November 18, 2025 at 7:54 PM
A coalition of countries from global north and global south are calling for a commitment to a roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels (following on COP28) in the #COP30 final text. Powerful speeches at a press conference this afternoon in Belém. #fossilfuels
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#COP30 press conference today – Media Advisory: ‘Health Leaders call for Life-saving Transition Away from Fossil Fuels’ cape.ca/press_releas...
COP30 - Media Advisory: ‘Health Leaders call for Life-saving Transition Away from Fossil Fuels’ - CAPE
Belém | Brazil I November 17, 2025 – On Tuesday, November 18, health leaders, representing millions of health workers around the world, will issue a collective call at the joint ‘Health Leaders call f...
cape.ca
November 18, 2025 at 4:50 PM
#COP30 press conference today – Media Advisory: ‘Health Leaders call for Life-saving Transition Away from Fossil Fuels’ cape.ca/press_releas...
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Press conference room absolutely packed at #COP30 as 20+ ministers gather to call for a roadmap away from fossil fuels to be a key outcome of this summit
(Many more countries have expressed their support behind the scenes)
(Many more countries have expressed their support behind the scenes)
November 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Press conference room absolutely packed at #COP30 as 20+ ministers gather to call for a roadmap away from fossil fuels to be a key outcome of this summit
(Many more countries have expressed their support behind the scenes)
(Many more countries have expressed their support behind the scenes)
Asking Peter Khalil MP some tough questions at the Vigil to end Fossil Fuels in Wills today
November 18, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Asking Peter Khalil MP some tough questions at the Vigil to end Fossil Fuels in Wills today
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Sabotaging & smashing our biggest & best science & research organisations is exactly what our worst enemy would do. Why can't we have a govt which creates hope, creativity & cleverness & a better future instead of a festival of fossil fuel and Trump toadying? Boo. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘Sad day for publicly funded science’: up to 350 more jobs to go at CSIRO
Australia’s national scientific agency announces more research job losses as it looks for budgetary savings
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Sabotaging & smashing our biggest & best science & research organisations is exactly what our worst enemy would do. Why can't we have a govt which creates hope, creativity & cleverness & a better future instead of a festival of fossil fuel and Trump toadying? Boo. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
CAM artists at Merri-bek Summer Show: Love in Crisis climateactionmerribek.org/2025/11/16/c...
CAM artists at Merri-bek Summer Show: Love in Crisis
We are delighted to report that two artists from Climate Action Merri-bek — Maggie Cowling and Nina Killham — are exhibiting their artwork in the Merri-bek Summer Show: Love in Crisis, now showing …
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November 16, 2025 at 12:13 AM
CAM artists at Merri-bek Summer Show: Love in Crisis climateactionmerribek.org/2025/11/16/c...