Won’t somebody save these hundreds of turtles condemned to death? | First Dog on the Moon There is a whole dam full of water right there but the turtles can’t have it

Letting one person's 'concerns' prevent a life-saving release of environmental water for wildlife, including turtles, is truly fucked up, and those responsible should all be ashamed.

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Does anyone know what is happening with Qantas/Emirates flights via Dubai? I can’t get any information from the airlines and I would love to know if anyone has passed through Dubai, were you rerouted? Was your flight cancelled? I’m due to fly Melbourne to Europe via Dubai on May 8. Thank you

Uhuh

Jen…you had me at crochet…but alas…I need a translator for this thread!

Headline Children 'trying to zoom in on pages' as survey finds third of new pupils unable to use books

Who among us etc

This makes me feel something that I very, rarely, feel….the warm glow of patriotism!

Pancreatic cancer mRNA vaccine shows lasting results in an early trial Scientists caution that more research is needed, but nearly all of the patients who responded to the personalized vaccine are still alive six years later.

"Pancreatic cancer mRNA vaccine shows lasting results in an early trial: Scientists caution that more research is needed, but nearly all of the patients who responded to the personalized vaccine are still alive six years later."

“If you’re going to be a writer you have to be one of the great ones… After all, there are better ways to starve to death.”

Gabriel García Márquez, who returned his borrowed stardust 12 years ago today, on his improbable beginnings as a writer

Teacher demonstrates a Van de Graaff generator, which creates high-voltage static electricity to illustrate Electrostatic Repulsion.

TT: z_huSain

Chris Minns is a constitutional vandal. He must apologise for NSW protest laws or resign NSW Premier Chris Minns' protest laws have been ruled unconstitutional. He shouldn't just be 'disappointed', he should hang his head in shame.

“The whole NSW government, from Minns down, as well as the Coalition which voted with it, should hang its collective head in shame at having been party to attempting such a disgraceful assault on one of our most fundamental freedoms — to assemble and exchange views.” Via Crikey

NSW’s highest court strikes down anti-protest law introduced in wake of Bondi beach terror attack Court finds law – which effectively meant protesters could not march without risk of arrest – is unconstitutional

A rare and important correction. Enormous thanks to tge people and groups who took this action.

King and Queen will not meet Epstein survivors during US state visit The legal implications of Charles and Camilla coming into contact with any survivors of paedophile financier Epstein make a meeting impossible while there are ongoing UK police investigations

“King and Queen will not meet Epstein survivors during US state visit.” Just the perpetrators…

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Bramante cloister with concealed by appalling Google advertising

Sent friends to the beautiful Bramante cloister in Rome for aperitivo…utterly destroyed by Google…barbarians…although, we already knew that…

View of a rooftop terrace where someone is projecting a film on a wall…

Rooftop cinema…cities are wonderful…

Single frame. Left: Trump at his desk in the Oval Office, MAGA hat on, Macca’s drink cup beside, posting obscenities on his phone. Centre stage Vance with hands in pockets and shoes too big. Blonde functionary bringing huge bunch of flowers to Vance says, “Vice President Vance, the people of Hungary would like to thank you for your invaluable interference…”

Thanks JD.
My @smh @theage cartoon.

the strait of hormuz has blocked you

So red white and green flags are so hot right now yeah? 🇭🇺🇮🇷🇮🇹🇵🇸

Calling the pope ‘weak on crime’ is the best. More priests on the beat.

One of my cartoons in Monday's Metro

Two sad photos An orangutan tries to fight off a bulldozer as it destroys the rainforest, the orangutan's home, to make way for a palm oil plantation. luontokato palmuöljy

An orangutan tries to fight off a bulldozer as it destroys the rainforest, the orangutan's home, to make way for a palm oil plantation.

Gout Gout stuns with 19.67 (+1.7), 16th fastest time in history
Aidan Murphy also under 20 with 19.88
Unbelievable

Seven countries now generate 100% of their electricity from renewable sources, proving the transition is not theoretical but already operational. The barrier is no longer technology, but political will, investment priorities, and the courage to move faster.

In Turkey, an elderly man who earns his living by shining shoes is visited every morning at the same time by a cat that asks to have its fur brushed. The man never turns down this little friend.😍👍💙

‘The danger and value of water are in my blood’: how rain fences are making Dutch homes more climate resilient Housing corporations are adopting rainwater storage in garden fences, reducing pressure during downpours and preserving water for times of drought

This story quotes Rik Thijs, deputy mayor for public space, greenery and water in Eindhoven. Wish that all cities had a public servant with this title…

Genuinely one of the coolest things I've ever seen a cultural venue post