Petrol prices rise again as Albanese government warns Iran war ceasefire won’t make fuel cheaper Chris Bowen says Australians should ‘not get ahead of ourselves’ by expecting prices to fall

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Perhaps. Just perhaps Trump can now satisfy his ego and claim that he is a winner?
The world can now move on?
Maybe!

One Nation candidate published antisemitic, racist and homophobic posts A One Nation candidate in the South Australian election was accused of domestic abuse, bullying and harassment, while another made racist, antisemitic and homophobic social media posts, raising fresh ...

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Sea level will rise fast even if we limit global warming to 1.5°C Satellite observations show the ice sheets are melting faster than expected, and slowing sea level rise to a manageable rate would require lowering the global temperature below the current level

Sea level will rise fast even if we limit global warming to 1.5°C

Satellite data shows the ice sheets are melting faster than expected and slowing sea level rise to a manageable rate would require lowering the global temperature

www.newscientist.com/article/2480...

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Japanese scientists find microplastics are present in clouds

Researchers in Japan have confirmed that microplastics are present in clouds, where they are likely affecting the climate in ways that are not yet fully understood.

The team identified nine different types...

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Perfect 👌🏾

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Remember: no matter who is in the Oval Office, you can always fight for change at the state and local levels.

Just look at New Mexico.

These charts show the effect of migration on Australia's housing story The role of migration is one of the most contentious elements to the housing debate. So what does the evidence show?

The role of migration is one of the most contentious elements to the housing debate. So what does the evidence show?

‘Poor doors’: affordable housing tenants have to use back entrance to access Barangaroo apartments Those paying discounted rent at Watermans Residences can’t use pool or gym, either. Critics say segregation ‘a dystopian microcosm of housing inequality’

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Ditto 👍🏾

G’day fella, we love your work and all your posts. Watch your You Tube posts from Wadawurrung Country, South Western Victoria Australia - thank you for your kindness toward ordinary people everywhere 👍🏾👍🏾

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Calls to ban machetes as elderly Territorians terrorised in their own homes There are growing calls for the NT government to ban machetes and crossbows as older residents share horror stories of being targeted in their own homes by armed youths.

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Keeping Up Appearances actor Patricia Routledge dies aged 96 The actor was best known for her role as the pretentious housewife Hyacinth Bucket, and for the series Hetty Wainthropp Investigates

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Why is it that the livelihoods of federal workers or the healthcare of millions of people always end up on the chopping block, but never the trillions in tax cuts handed out to billionaires and massive corporations?

If you heard the leader of another nation threatening to unleash the military against his perceived political enemies, what would you call it?

Five corporations control 90% of the US media market.

Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.

Four giants control 80% of meat processing.

A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.

The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.

Remember: If we allow ourselves to fall into fatalism, or wallow in disappointment, or become resigned to what is rather than what should be, we will lose the long game.

The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.

Walmart spent $35.3B on stock buybacks from 2019 to 2024, enough to give each of its 2.2M employees annual bonuses of $2,719.

Last year, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay of just $29,469.

Textbook corporate greed.

Actors and directors pledge not to work with Israeli film groups ‘implicated in genocide’ Exclusive: Hundreds of film workers sign pledge they say draws inspiration from South African boycott over apartheid

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UN says 613 Gaza killings recorded at aid sites, near humanitarian convoys An OHCHR spokesperson says the figure is as of June 27, adding that more incidents have taken place since then.

An OHCHR spokesperson says the figure is as of June 27, adding that more incidents have taken place since then.

Congratulations Dr Westerman for achieving another year in the Business News Power 500, in WA-of the most influential leaders - this makes it the 7th year in a row.
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I am so humbled by Rob’s incredible support of Jilya on what is an incredibly tough day for him & his family. Last year Rob’s wonderful followers raised over $6k! It’s overwhelming to have this faith.
Every cent of donations goes to our scholarship program & brand new treatment centre! Link below!

@drtracywesterman.bsky.social #Jilya A refreshing read written by the wonderfull Dr Tracy. Read this book, listen to the audiobook as I did.

Jilya - superb, educative, supportive, extremely well researched book from one of the most intelligent humans I’ve ever listened to Highly recommended.

Live: Cash says Labor must explain sanctions on Israeli ministers 'in full' Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister Michaelia Cash says Labor must explain "in full" why it imposed targeted sanctions on two Israeli ministers. Follow live.

Who ?

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An Anna’s hummingbird with iridescent pink and orange feathers on its head perches on a branch

Last one for the day, I promise! An iridescent friend found on our evening walk in the park 🪶

Me, sitting in my local public library after voting, wearing a T-shirt that says “y’all means all”

I don’t know why anybody finds this particular T-shirt objectionable, but here we are: y’all means all.