Australia and Chile could shift over 50% of the new solar generation they added in 2025 with new battery capacity Large-scale solar shifting is emerging first in markets where solar already dominates the generation mix. Markets like California, Australia and Chile are leading the way. Among these markets, Australia and Chile stand out for adding relatively small amounts of battery capacity in absolute terms, 9 GWh and 4 GWh respectively, but large enough relative to their solar growth to make a material difference. Chile added enough battery capacity in 2025 to theoretically shift 76% of the new solar generation it added in that year, while Australia added enough to shift 53%.

I did not know this - Australia added enough battery capacity to shift *more than half* of its solar generation

Israeli soldiers using sexual assault to force Palestinians out of West Bank, report says Experts say attacks, also carried out by settlers, are leading girls to quit school and enter early marriages

Israeli soldiers using sexual assault to force Palestinians out of West Bank, report says.
Experts say attacks, also carried out by settlers, are leading girls to quit school and enter early marriages.
#cdnpoli
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...

The fiddly and time-consuming reality of driving an EV in Australia With no end in sight to soaring fuel prices, 7.30 decided to take an EV for a test drive to see how far it could take our reporter, and if Australia's EV charging network stacks up.

This was such hot garbage Imma pull my whole column forward to rag on it tomorrow

Headline from the AFR "Time to end welfare for the wealthy, says big business"

You mean the superannuation tax breaks? No?
You mean the CGT discount? No?
You mean the fossil fuel subsidies? No?
You mean the free gas for multinationals? No?
You mean the failure of the PRRT? No?
You mean the tax dodging trusts? No?
You mean the lack of a wealth tax? No?

No you mean the NDIS FFS

Today the Senate committee on taxing gas is on. @amyremeikis.bsky.social and the rest of the crew will be liveblogging it on thepoint.com.au

But you can tune in at 9am and see @richarddenniss.bsky.social at 9am here www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilVp...

With the help of the Sandy Hook families, The Onion has reached a long-awaited deal to take over InfoWars.

We've enlisted the help of @timheidecker.bsky.social, who will be InfoWars' Creative Director.

Please stand by for more.

The Democrats are doing everything possible to hurt the very strong position we are in with respect to Iran. Despite World War I lasting 4 years, 3 months, and 14 days, World War II lasting 6 years and 1 day, the Korean War lasting 3 years, 1 month, and 2 days, the Vietnam War lasting 19 years, 5 months, and 29 days, and Iraq lasting 8 years, 8 months, and 28 days, they like to say that I promised 6 weeks to defeat Iran, and actually, from the Military standpoint, it was far faster than that, but I’m not going to let them rush the United States into making a Deal that is not as good as it could have been. I read the Fake News saying that I am under “pressure” to make a Deal. THIS IS NOT TRUE! I am under no pressure whatsoever, although, it will all happen, relatively quickly! Time is not my adversary, the only thing that matters is that we finally, after 47 years, straighten out the MESS that other Presidents let happen because they didn’t have the Courage or Foresight to do what had to be done with respect to Iran. We’re in it, and it will be done RIGHT, and we won’t let the Weak and Pathetic Democrats, TRAITORS ALL, who for years have been talking about the Dangers of Iran, and that something has to be done, but now, since I’m the one doing it, belittle the accomplishments of our Military and the Trump Administration. This is being perfectly executed, on the scale of Venezuela, just a bigger, more complex operation. The result will be the same. In my First Term, I built the Greatest Military our Country has ever seen, including adding Space Force. In my Second Term, I am properly and judiciously using our Military to solve problems left to us by others of far less understanding or competence. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! President DONALD J. TRUMP

Trump compares his war in Iran to World War 2 and calls Democrats traitors: 'We won’t let the Weak and Pathetic Democrats, TRAITORS ALL, belittle the accomplishments of our Military and the Trump Administration."

I drove an EV for three days. It saved me money but cost me time With no end in sight to soaring fuel prices, 7.30 decided to take an EV for a test drive to see how far it could take our reporter, and if Australia's EV charging network stacks up.

This is disappointing by ABC. I’m not surprised to see 7 Spotlight bashing EVs (helping fossil fuel lobby) but expect better of the ABC. This whinge about EVs doesn’t mention $ savings from not buying petrol. Also, how about cutting emissions? Climate change? Hello?
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04...

Wild attack on batteries and renewables by 7's Spotlight program falls over at the first fact check TV program looking at appalling mining practices in Congo says it is a blight on the renewables and storage industry. But it falls over at the first fact check.

TV program looking at appalling mining practices in #Congo says it is a blight on the #renewables and storage industry. But it falls over at the first fact check.

If only they knew how angry we truly are

‘Everything is gone’: Israel destroys entire villages in Lebanon Rights groups fear tactic of ‘domicide’ trialled in Gaza, where entire areas are made uninhabitable, is being used again

Three videos posted by the Israeli military and on social media showed Israel carrying out mass detonations in the villages of Taybeh, Naqoura and Deir Seryan along the Israel-Lebanon border.

Rights groups fear tactic of ‘domicide’ trialled in Gaza.

www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...

Had my covid and flu vaccines today cause science is awesome

Just a reminder that Angus Taylor slipped the term “genocidal protesters” into his anti-immigration racist rant last week.

Does anyone here know anyone who is protesting FOR genocide?

“From the liver to the brie,” one sign read.

“Globalise the insalata,” read another.

“Well played,” said one police officer.

Well played indeed Queenslanders.

Women are reshaping the workforce – but power hasn’t followed Women are increasingly dominant across education and the workforce, but leadership, workplace structures and social attitudes have failed to keep pace.

Women are reshaping the workforce – but power hasn’t followed johnmenadue.com/post/2026/04/the-feminis... #Auspol

Ceasefires ain’t like they used to be 😏

ZOHRAN MAMDANI: "It is sad that for too many Americans when they want to look for ambition in the Democratic Party, they have to turn to a history book."

The RBA’s policy deliberately creates unemployment. So why do we treat the jobless so badly? The way we deal with rising inflation is highly problematic.

Yup

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‘A white man’s fantasy’: if we want to rebuild social cohesion, we need to acknowledge where it all started to unravel Australia has a serious problem with social cohesion, but it’s no good pretending it’s recent. Koori civilisation has been torn asunder ever since the convict ships dropped anchor

www.theguardian.com/society/ng-i...

BREAKING: New data shows ZERO oil tankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz today, signaling what appears to be a complete shutdown of the Strait for the first time in history.

The Strait normally carries about 20% of the world’s oil supply.

Private Healthcare should be illegal

Apart from optional cosmetic surgery all Doctors and Nurses should be employed by the Government and everyone should be treated equally and free of charge

It's the ONLY way anyone who isn't rich will get the excellent Healthcare they deserve

Make vaccinations great again. #Flu #covid

Breaking: Iran has re-imposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz — accusing the U.S. of violating the deal to reopen it.

Iran says it will continue to block transit as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains in effect.

The Trump Organisation plans to build a 70-storey Trump Tower in Tbilisi, Georgia, which is currently in the grip of Putin puppet party Georgian Dream, WSJ reports.

The skyscraper, featuring luxury residences, retail and a hotel, would be the tallest building in the city.

Sánchez: “The Far Right and the Right are not shouting because they are winning. They shout because they know their time is coming to an end.”

Sánchez: “Shame on those who remain silent in the face of injustice. Shame on those who exploit workers, who criminalise those who are different, who turn rights into commodities, who defend elite privilege, who support war and violence in Gaza, the West Bank, Ukraine, Lebanon, and the Middle East.”

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez: “Here in Spain, we are approving and advancing a process to regularise half a million immigrants.

“And I want to say to the Right and the Far Right who oppose this: Spain is the daughter of migration and will not become the mother of xenophobia.”

Doctor Know Little 🤦‍♀️

Gas vs electric vs induction cooktops: which is best in Australia? | RACV Compare gas, electric and induction cooktops. Learn costs, safety, efficiency and why induction is the best choice for modern Australian kitchens.

RACV article comparing gas & induction cooktops fails to mention emissions or the climate crisis. Just to be clear RACV, in case you missed it, the climate crisis threatens all life forms, even members of motoring clubs! #GettingOffGas is a matter of survival.

www.racv.com.au/royalauto/su...