Screenshot of KCal news. Aerial still shot of Hollywood hills on fire, with visuals of main roads overlay.

It’s been really interesting (and devastating) watching US based news coverage of the fires in LA, comparing it to coverage here in Aus.

One of the most useful uses of tech I’ve seen has been map overlays on live chopper aerial footage so people can see exactly where the fires are in real time.

L.A. Reporters Cover Devastation in Their Own Neighborhoods During Wildfires: ‘Feels Like a Nightmare’ and ‘Fatigue Is Setting In’ Inside how local L.A. TV handled the devastation, as stations went with wall-to-wall fire coverage.

Spoke to reporters and leaders at local TV stations including KCAL, KABC, KNBC, KTTV and more for this: L.A. Reporters Cover Devastation in Their Own Neighborhoods During Wildfires: ‘Feels Like a Nightmare’ and ‘Fatigue Is Setting In’ variety.com/2025/tv/news...

I’ve been watching a lot of local Los Angeles News. I’ve been hell of critical of our media these days. But these local reporters are doing a superb job. Of course there are exceptions, but generally the coverage has been excellent and appreciated

The hidden impact of fat shaming in Australia's medical system For generations words like fat, obese and overweight have been thrown around like hand grenades. In medical settings, the damage dealt can last generations. And the victims are overwhelmingly female.

For generations words like fat, obese and overweight have been thrown around like hand grenades. In medical settings, the damage dealt can last generations. And the victims are overwhelmingly female.

THE HAGUE – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) holds public hearings in the advisory proceedings on Climate Change – Mexico; Micronesia (Federated States of); Myanmar; Namibia and Japan The International Court of Justice (ICJ) holds public hearings on the request for an advisory opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change.

We're onto the second week of hearings on the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion on climate change. A reminder of what's at stake: www.theguardian.com/environment/... You can follow the hearings live here webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1b... #ClimateJustice #ClimateICJAO #AOLetsGo

SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol was placed under a travel ban Monday pending an investigation into treason and other charges related to his short-lived imposition of martial law last week.
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Opinion | The Tragic Link Between Pregnancy and Homicide For women under 25, getting pregnant more than doubles their risk of homicide.

Bravo to the New York Times for this stunning, harrowing piece of journalism.

There's a lot of talk at the moment about how we can encourage women to have children. Less talk about how getting pregnant can double your risk of your partner murdering you.

www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Australia

Rugby Australia has released the 2025 (home and away) test schedule for the Wallaroos!

Australia's women's team will play seven tests in the lead-up to the 2025 Rugby World Cup, including an away game v Fiji & two home tests v Wales.

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Australian man charged over alleged threat to crash plane in Singapore A 36-year-old Australian man faces a $5,000 fine after he allegedly told cabin crew he wanted to crash a plane at Changi Airport in November.

A 36-year-old Australian man faces a $5,000 fine after he allegedly told cabin crew he wanted to crash a plane at Changi Airport in November.

Always examine the powers behind today's technologies. We can shape our tech futures: Key learnings from today's listening circle on feminist tech by @genderbeat.bsky.social in Bangkok with @ElizaTalks.bsky.social @anandankita.bsky.social @Meganclement.bsky.social
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Likewise! I just regret not being able to spend more time with your team.

Honoured to host a panel discussion of Pacific journalists today at The Asia Foundation Pacific Islands Symposium on Cultural Heritage and Tolerance with #PacificMedia Lilyrose Welwel, Vijay Narayan & Fred Wesley on how media can foster understanding! #MediaForTolerance #PacificMedia #FijiNews #News

Returned from Bangkok to attend the 15th AWID forum enthused about the Legacy Media Vs Community Media discussions. “The AWID Forum is a powerful movement in motion, creating a sacred space for freedom, imagination, and transformative connections to strengthen the global feminist movement. “