Will L
@willl.bsky.social
Melbourne, Australia 🇦🇺 based software developer. And hobby photographer.
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Like the previous years, the Christmas tree for the European parliament arrived by NightJet in Brussels today
November 28, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Like the previous years, the Christmas tree for the European parliament arrived by NightJet in Brussels today
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Kerry O’Brien sounds the alarm for Australian media in thunderous Walkleys address | Weekly Beast
Kerry O’Brien sounds the alarm for Australian media in thunderous Walkleys address | Weekly Beast
Former 7.30 host takes Labor government to task for record on press freedom and pays tribute to Palestinian journalists. Plus: a roo in the news
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The former ABC broadcaster Kerry O’Brien got a standing ovation at the 70th Walkley awards on Thursday night for a rousing speech that reminded media in the ICC Sydney ballroom of the “clear and present danger for a strong, free, effective and independent media everywhere”.
The winner of six Walkley awards, including the Gold, called on the industry to unite to strengthen press freedom. He began by paying tribute to Palestinian journalists who have “confronted the world with powerful evidence that has gradually taken on the look and feel of genocide in real time” and decried the “outrageous casualty list of Palestinian journalists and other media workers in Israel’s war on Gaza since the brutal attack by Hamas on Israeli citizens two years ago”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Kerry O’Brien sounds the alarm for Australian media in thunderous Walkleys address | Weekly Beast
Got handed a Metro Tunnel pamphlet as I entered my station this morning, for the new tunnel opening this Sunday in Melbourne.
It was interesting to see the indicative travel times through the tunnel on the big switch goes live (Feb 1st).
Caulfield - Anzac:10mins
Anzac - Parkville: 9mins
It was interesting to see the indicative travel times through the tunnel on the big switch goes live (Feb 1st).
Caulfield - Anzac:10mins
Anzac - Parkville: 9mins
November 27, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Got handed a Metro Tunnel pamphlet as I entered my station this morning, for the new tunnel opening this Sunday in Melbourne.
It was interesting to see the indicative travel times through the tunnel on the big switch goes live (Feb 1st).
Caulfield - Anzac:10mins
Anzac - Parkville: 9mins
It was interesting to see the indicative travel times through the tunnel on the big switch goes live (Feb 1st).
Caulfield - Anzac:10mins
Anzac - Parkville: 9mins
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Australia’s safety ratings are about to change in a big way.
From 2026, ANCAP will overhaul how new cars are tested and scored - moving beyond traditional crash tests to a full “before, during and after” safety model called Stages of Safety.
#carsofaustralia #australiancars #ancap
From 2026, ANCAP will overhaul how new cars are tested and scored - moving beyond traditional crash tests to a full “before, during and after” safety model called Stages of Safety.
#carsofaustralia #australiancars #ancap
November 27, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Australia’s safety ratings are about to change in a big way.
From 2026, ANCAP will overhaul how new cars are tested and scored - moving beyond traditional crash tests to a full “before, during and after” safety model called Stages of Safety.
#carsofaustralia #australiancars #ancap
From 2026, ANCAP will overhaul how new cars are tested and scored - moving beyond traditional crash tests to a full “before, during and after” safety model called Stages of Safety.
#carsofaustralia #australiancars #ancap
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Chinese and Korean industrial giants to work together on development of sodium-ion batteries, particularly for low-speed city EV, and grid storage.
Sinopec and LG Chem to develop sodium-ion battery materials for low-speed EVs and grid
Chinese and Korean industrial giants to work together on development of sodium-ion batteries, particularly for low-speed city EV, and grid storage.
thedriven.io
November 27, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Chinese and Korean industrial giants to work together on development of sodium-ion batteries, particularly for low-speed city EV, and grid storage.
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I did a #Railnatter episode today!
In honour of the impending opening of MetroTunnel, it's basically a beginner's guide to Melbourne's trains and trams in video format
A bit of brain-off stuff (that's my style).
Thanks, @garethdennis.uk for the opportunity!
m.youtube.com/watch?v=v3un...
In honour of the impending opening of MetroTunnel, it's basically a beginner's guide to Melbourne's trains and trams in video format
A bit of brain-off stuff (that's my style).
Thanks, @garethdennis.uk for the opportunity!
m.youtube.com/watch?v=v3un...
Melbourne’s trains - with Chris Brownbill | #Railnatter 283
YouTube video by Gareth Dennis
m.youtube.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:27 AM
I did a #Railnatter episode today!
In honour of the impending opening of MetroTunnel, it's basically a beginner's guide to Melbourne's trains and trams in video format
A bit of brain-off stuff (that's my style).
Thanks, @garethdennis.uk for the opportunity!
m.youtube.com/watch?v=v3un...
In honour of the impending opening of MetroTunnel, it's basically a beginner's guide to Melbourne's trains and trams in video format
A bit of brain-off stuff (that's my style).
Thanks, @garethdennis.uk for the opportunity!
m.youtube.com/watch?v=v3un...
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The new quarterly update to Australia's emissions inventory shows emissions down 2.2% for the year to June 2025.
Emissions down across most sectors, except for transport.
www.dcceew.gov.au/climate-chan...
Emissions down across most sectors, except for transport.
www.dcceew.gov.au/climate-chan...
November 26, 2025 at 11:15 PM
The new quarterly update to Australia's emissions inventory shows emissions down 2.2% for the year to June 2025.
Emissions down across most sectors, except for transport.
www.dcceew.gov.au/climate-chan...
Emissions down across most sectors, except for transport.
www.dcceew.gov.au/climate-chan...
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Our electric lap around Australia in our BYD Dolphin turned out to be fun and easy, even if we did have to jettison the roof pod. The NT turned out to be the biggest charging challenge.
Fun and easy: Our lap around Australia with a family of four in a small electric Dolphin
Our electric lap around Australia in our BYD Dolphin turned out to be fun and easy, even if we did have to jettison the roof pod. The NT turned out to be the biggest charging challenge.
thedriven.io
November 26, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Our electric lap around Australia in our BYD Dolphin turned out to be fun and easy, even if we did have to jettison the roof pod. The NT turned out to be the biggest charging challenge.
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Australia’s emissions from fossil fuels down as electricity from renewables passes 40%
Australia’s emissions from fossil fuels down as electricity from renewables passes 40%
While greenhouse gas emissions fell 2.2% or 9.9m tonnes last financial year, new policies are needed to meet the 2035 target
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Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions fell 2.2% last financial year, in what the Albanese government says is the largest annual drop due to reduced fossil fuel use outside the Covid-19 pandemic.
About half of the 9.9m tonnes reduction was due to an increase in solar and wind generation pushing coal-fired power out of the system, according to new government data to be released on Thursday. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Australia’s emissions from fossil fuels down as electricity from renewables passes 40%
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I have mined and analysed the entire charging history of our Tesla Model 3 - six years' worth of home, work, AC and DC charging. This is what it tells us.
EV charging facts and myths: What 6 years of real data reveals
I have mined and analysed the entire charging history of our Tesla Model 3 - six years' worth of home, work, AC and DC charging. This is what it tells us.
thedriven.io
November 26, 2025 at 4:16 AM
I have mined and analysed the entire charging history of our Tesla Model 3 - six years' worth of home, work, AC and DC charging. This is what it tells us.
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The word 'Orwellian' is overused, but calling countries with active human rights protections 'human rights violators' is pure doublespeak.
Countries that have abortion access, DEI policies or protection for LGBTQ+ people will be considered “human rights violators“ by the Trump regime
We’re in the upside down.
www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
We’re in the upside down.
www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
Abortion And DEI Policies Now Considered Violations Of Human Rights, U.S. Says
The Trump administration has overhauled how the State Department conducts its annual Human Rights Report.
www.forbes.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The word 'Orwellian' is overused, but calling countries with active human rights protections 'human rights violators' is pure doublespeak.
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Exactly the same playbook as with the Voice. “Confusing”…”divisive”. Those fossil fuel lobbyists are working hard.
November 25, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Exactly the same playbook as with the Voice. “Confusing”…”divisive”. Those fossil fuel lobbyists are working hard.
Heh 😂
England quick Mark Wood wanted to drive from Perth to Brisbane after their loss.
"[...] did not realise quite how long the drive would be - roughly 4308 kilometres, and taking 46 hours according to Google Maps, if he was going from Perth Stadium straight to the Gabba."
England quick Mark Wood wanted to drive from Perth to Brisbane after their loss.
"[...] did not realise quite how long the drive would be - roughly 4308 kilometres, and taking 46 hours according to Google Maps, if he was going from Perth Stadium straight to the Gabba."
Khawaja’s provocative golf post as great unloads; Pom wants to drive to Brisbane — Ashes Daily
Khawaja’s provocative golf post as great unloads; Pom wants to drive to Brisbane — Ashes Daily
www.foxsports.com.au
November 25, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Heh 😂
England quick Mark Wood wanted to drive from Perth to Brisbane after their loss.
"[...] did not realise quite how long the drive would be - roughly 4308 kilometres, and taking 46 hours according to Google Maps, if he was going from Perth Stadium straight to the Gabba."
England quick Mark Wood wanted to drive from Perth to Brisbane after their loss.
"[...] did not realise quite how long the drive would be - roughly 4308 kilometres, and taking 46 hours according to Google Maps, if he was going from Perth Stadium straight to the Gabba."
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The Albanese government has signed up to a commitment to phase out fossil fuels…and to achieve that goal….it says we need more fossil fuels…FFS
Climate denial is not confined to the hard right of Australian politics
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Climate denial is not confined to the hard right of Australian politics
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Australia’s gas bonanza is for corporate super-profits, not climate superheroes
The point.com.au
thepoint.com.au
November 24, 2025 at 9:11 PM
The Albanese government has signed up to a commitment to phase out fossil fuels…and to achieve that goal….it says we need more fossil fuels…FFS
Climate denial is not confined to the hard right of Australian politics
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Climate denial is not confined to the hard right of Australian politics
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
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The State Library of Victoria’s ‘major’ proposed cuts include slashing the number of reference librarians and free computers for public access. Some staff are shocked.
Proposed cuts at State Library of Victoria go against its mission – and will hurt the disadvantaged
theconversation.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:40 AM
The State Library of Victoria’s ‘major’ proposed cuts include slashing the number of reference librarians and free computers for public access. Some staff are shocked.
Had no idea that a Chinese petrol giant (Sinopec) has started operating in Australia. They opened their first petrol station at the end of October.
No EV charging available though.
autotalk.com.au/industry-new...
No EV charging available though.
autotalk.com.au/industry-new...
Sinopec opens first Australian petrol station in Frankston
Global energy company Sinopec has opened its first retail petrol station in Australia, marking the Chinese firm's entry into the
autotalk.com.au
November 24, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Had no idea that a Chinese petrol giant (Sinopec) has started operating in Australia. They opened their first petrol station at the end of October.
No EV charging available though.
autotalk.com.au/industry-new...
No EV charging available though.
autotalk.com.au/industry-new...
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"Bad actor petrostates like Russia, Saudi Arabia, and now—under current Republican rule—the United States, have banded together to weaponize the “consensus” rule machinery of the UNFCCC, hijacking the negotiations and blocking any meaningful commitment or timeline for phasing out fossil fuels."
November 23, 2025 at 9:48 PM
"Bad actor petrostates like Russia, Saudi Arabia, and now—under current Republican rule—the United States, have banded together to weaponize the “consensus” rule machinery of the UNFCCC, hijacking the negotiations and blocking any meaningful commitment or timeline for phasing out fossil fuels."
November 22, 2025 at 9:35 AM
November 22, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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Cybersecurity isn’t ready for the conversation about how bad sexism and ageism are in the whole pen test / red team community, or how influencer culture and the saturated market are enabling it to get worse. www.linkedin.com/pulse/tryhac...
TryHackMe's Advent of Cyber 2025: Zero Women Creators - A Critical Look at Representation in Cybersecurity Education
THE PROBLEM 18 creators. Zero women.
www.linkedin.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Cybersecurity isn’t ready for the conversation about how bad sexism and ageism are in the whole pen test / red team community, or how influencer culture and the saturated market are enabling it to get worse. www.linkedin.com/pulse/tryhac...
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“If Australia is serious about supporting Ukraine and upholding sanctions, it must follow the UK and EU by announcing a ban on imports of fuels refined from Russian crude and shutting down the backdoor channels that continue to finance Russia’s aggression.”
Isaac Levi, CREA
Isaac Levi, CREA
November 22, 2025 at 2:01 AM
“If Australia is serious about supporting Ukraine and upholding sanctions, it must follow the UK and EU by announcing a ban on imports of fuels refined from Russian crude and shutting down the backdoor channels that continue to finance Russia’s aggression.”
Isaac Levi, CREA
Isaac Levi, CREA
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Good for you.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
November 20, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Good for you.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
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History of the C# language
November 20, 2025 at 7:49 AM
History of the C# language