Which other parts of the world Ben? It’s refreshing to hear.

Hello Ben! Unfortunately I find this platform quite inaccessible. I do use a version called Skeets but even then it doesn’t read out information on Memes and images photos etc. i’ll have to give it another go.

Homes For All All the evidence from experts is clear. We need to: • Massively increase the supply of housing; • Boost social housing; • Scale back negative gearing and reassess tax breaks for wealthy landlords; • D...

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/ho...

Thank you for adding your voice

Thank you for adding your voice via @fairagenda.bsky.social www.fairagenda.org/courtreform_...

"New analysis by the Institute’s Mortality Working Group of mortality between January and November 2024 found 3,676 people died from Covid-19 – 69% more than predicted"

"Covid-19 deaths at 3,676 were 5 times more than the 728 recorded for influenza"

#COVID19Australia #COVIDisNotFLU #COVIDisNotOVER

Ronni, I’m totally blind and this platform is incredibly inaccessible. My voice is very small and not heard so I thought I’d ask you – can you please put in a text description of the photos so that visually impaired can be included

Former doctor warns of 'cancer cluster' in PFAS-contaminated NSW community Members of Wreck Bay Village have given evidence at a federal inquiry into the extent, regulation and management of cancer-linked PFAS chemicals.

A doctor has told a federal inquiry that the members of a New South Wales Aboriginal community are the victims of a "cancer cluster" because of PFAS contamination caused by the Department of Defence.

#auspol

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Economists and policymakers underestimate how much our economy relies on "nature" largely leaving us alone.

And the massive, unspeakable trauma of the people who have suffered through these crimes against humanity and the callous indifference of most of the world.

#FossilFuel executives & their political enablers are criminals with extreme culpability for massive human and environmental suffering.

This will not be forgotten. Or forgiven.

Palestinian voices silenced: 14 months of ABC’s RN Breakfast Coverage - Pearls and Irritations The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is widely regarded as one of the most trusted brands in Australian media. This trust is underpinned by the ABC’s editorial policies. Among these policies,...

johnmenadue.com/palestinian-...

Floating germ factories of pollution that ruin the places where they dock.
Really, the entire industry should be sunk to make new coral reefs ...
Ooh look! a buffet! and a free mimosa!

First bird flu death reported in the U.S., according to the CDC Health officials in Louisiana say a person there has died after catching bird flu. This marks the first reported death in the U.S. from the virus during the current outbreak.

Health officials in Louisiana say a person there has died after catching bird flu. This marks the first reported death in the U.S. from the virus during the current outbreak.

First US bird flu death recorded in Louisiana as outbreak spreads A Louisiana patient has died from bird flu. It's the first bird flu death in the US. Public health risk remains low, officials report.

"To be honest, the last month, six weeks, have made me a little more uneasy about the situation," Webby said

Didn't name H5 E190D
but did say
fatal Louisiana case and
13F BC case
were starting to develop mutations for
H2H transmission
www.yahoo.com/news/first-u...

"Elon has changed his avatar to a white-supremacist hate symbol, his screen name to a 4chan slogan neo-Nazis favor (“kek”) & his bio icon to ⚔️ .

Are these also gamer symbols? Yes. Does he know they’re far more? You bet your ass.

Elon has gone full Nazi — openly & proudly" @sethabramson.bsky.social

Yay Labor

Tasmania's Spirit ferry enters second month of Scottish storage The Spirit of Tasmania IV has entered a second month mothballed in Scotland while efforts to rent the ship out continue — with Tasmania's government saying the weekly $23,915 bill, plus costs, is chea...

omg they’re paying $380,000 per month to crew the new Spirit of Tasmania even while it’s stuck in Scotland (because they ordered a boat too big for Tas ports) www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...

450 days of genocide: Israeli occupation burns hospitals, cold ravages the displaced - Pearls and Irritations In the last days of 2024, Israeli occupation assaults in northern Gaza have escalated, particularly targeting Kamal Adwan Hospital and the patients and displaced people there.

Israel continues the genocide in Gaza in a frenzied manner, with the pace of assaults increasing daily.

For 450 days, the Israeli occupation has persisted in killing civilians, displacing them, & attacking hospitals & civilian institutions protected by all international laws & regulations.

#auspol

Israeli lawmakers call on military to destroy food, water and power sources in Gaza ***

It’s genocide.

It’s not even an argument.

Israel will wear this stain for generations to come.

It will never rub off.
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...

It’s a club and we’re not in it. At the very least put both major parties at the bottom of your list of preferences because otherwise this shit will keep happening until we are completely cooked.

Does this goose - who also happens to be running the country - understand that sport made childhood worse rather than better for a great many of us? That we don't actually have to impose that sort of thing on our kids? That they can be *better off* on their phones or whatever than we were?

Big oil firms knew of dire effects of fossil fuels as early as 1950s, memos show Newly unearthed documents contain warning from head of Air Pollution Foundation, founded in 1953 by oil interests

“Major oil companies, including Shell & precursors to energy giants Chevron, ExxonMobil & BP, were alerted about the planet-warming effects of fossil fuels as early as 1954, newly unearthed documents show.”

They’ve known for 70 years.

And they prevented action.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...

‘A recent study published in The Medical Journal of Australia suggested that the cost of the lost labour from a single round of infections in 2022 would be $9.6 billion and that hundreds of thousands of Australians would be affected.’

ASRC Statement on the passing of the Albanese Government's Brutal Bills The Albanese Government and the Coalition blatantly colluded in the ultimate betrayal of Australia’s multicultural communities, people who are our neighbours, our friends, loved ones, co-workers, scho...

Statement following tonight's passing of the Albanese Government's brutal migration bills

The ASRC is profoundly shocked to bear witness to tonight’s outrageous and unbelievably low attack on the people, families, children and communities we serve.

asrc.org.au/2024/11/28/a...

Hello, I was wondering why I cannot follow you? It says following is switched off. 

Here's how to avoid getting COVID over the festive season It's been nearly five years since the pandemic started, but COVID-19 doesn't take a break over the holidays. From shopping to socialising, here's how to avoid getting sick this festive season.

"The updated Pfizer vaccine targets the Omicron sub-variant JN.1 and will be available for anyone over six months of age from December 9."

This is new detail, right? For anyone from 6 months to have access?

www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...

Agreed. I hated it. My brother used to tickle me until I would wet my pants. It was really bad.

Honest Government Ad | 2025 Election YouTube video by thejuicemedia

Australia, next year we get to vote on our next Federal Parliament.

This Honest Government Ad is a hilarious primer, covering why you can't "waste your vote" in Australia, donation reform, minority government and more.

@thejuicemedia.bsky.social nails it again. #auspol

The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre did all we could today with refugees and our sector to block these racist and cruel anti migrant and refugee far right bills. Despite our best efforts they are expected to pass tonight or tomorrow. We promise our community that the fight for justice has just begun.