Just a friendly reminder as we go into the holidays: Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink. If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business. Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.

"Poverty is not evidence, the presumption of innocence must apply to everyone" Smashing column by @kristin8x.antipovertycentre.org & @maiyazize.bsky.social #ThePoint thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...

Imagine having to re invent door handles which are so bad that your customers are roasted alive inside a Tesla car. Musk meanwhile is paid a trillion dollars for his ingenuity. #nevertesla #shitbox

NSW incident Alerts Widespread rain and storms expected on Sunday. Severe thunderstorms are predicted - follow local weather news for more information #NSWStorms #NSWWeather #Thunderstorms #Hail #SevereStorms #NSWSpring2025

Darwin Looks wet and wild

I honestly don’t care if someone is wearing pyjamas or loungewear to the shops, or taking their children to school. We have no idea of their circumstances, and shouldn’t judge. The fact they’re out the house might be a huge thing for them in the first place.

Alright,that’s it I’m calling it. It’s time to grab a beverage or roll a joint or two. It’s been another good week so I’m really looking forward to tonight so let’s do this🥂🥂🍻🍻🍷🍷🥃🥃🍾🍾🍹🍹🍸🍸💨💨Ian

The news has been coming so fast, I did another later which might not otherwise see the light.

‘I know I said let me out but let me in’

This is Link. His ball suddenly went missing and then reappeared trapped under his bed. He called his brother Otto in for backup, knowing they'd need all three of their collective brain cells to get it back. 12/10 for both (IG: thegoldenbruvs)

Tropical cyclone in the north ; snow in the south #weather #cyclone #snow #summer2025/2026 Tropical cyclone north of Australia, polar airmass to the south www.weatherzone.com.au/news/tropica...

Car study: "Two Teslas, the Model Y and Model S, make the most dangerous cars list despite Tesla’s advanced driver-assist technology Tesla also has the highest fatal accident rate by brand, followed by Kia, Buick, Dodge, and Hyundai" https://www.iseecars.com/most-dangerous-cars-study

State and territory leaders have held an emergency meeting over public hospital funding, urging the Commonwealth to honour a 2023 funding commitment. They say their hospitals are clogged with hundreds of aged care and NDIS patients. #NDIS #AgedCare www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...

Game designed to save dying Aboriginal language wins global award. #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBeAboriginalLand www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...

This is Mack. In his head he absolutely crushed this agility course. Who are we to tell him otherwise. 14/10 (TT: adventuresof.mack)

I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered. He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here : www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...

Just a thought: How about we stop protecting the reputation of powerful, rich child rapists, and start bringing powerful, rich child rapists to justice?

The Salvation Army are a hate group. Do not forget that this winter.

SARS-cov-2 has always been a vascular disease and not a respiratory disease. SARS-COV-2 was never “just a cold” #Sars-Cov-2 #CovidisNotOver #CovidisAirborne

He’ll never get back to sleep now. 😂😂🤣🤣

"The states and territories are on a collision course with the Commonwealth over public hospital funding, with health ministers expressing white-hot anger over a letter from the prime minister demanding they rein in spending if they want a funding deal honoured." www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...

NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen. Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.

Someone turned up on one of our threads the other day and said something very irritating… but probably a commonly held belief. “They should only tell us if a significantly different virus turns up..” Ok. Not irritating. Infuriating. I’ll explain why.

Debt collecting giant pursued 200,000 debts from Victorians while allegedly banned from operating in state A court may make an order for refunds to be paid to affected consumers if a breach is found to have occurred www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

This disabled person requires round the clock assistance at her home and two carers with her to access the community. Funding cuts means this support is not available. #NDIS #DisabilityRights www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...

I always support workers over the rich bosses. These Starbucks workers are fighting to have a payrise above $7.25 per hour. The CEO was paid $95.8M in 2024 which is salary plus bonuses . #eattherich #NoContractNoCoffee #Postabird

Our beloved Alice Wong has joined the ancestors. It was one of the great honors of my life to call Alice my friend, co-author & co-conspirator. She was a true genius, a force of nature the likes of which the world has never seen before. I love you, Alice, and am equal parts grateful and devastated

France: "Wearing a mask is once again mandatory in Paris hospitals" "Faced with a rapid rise in respiratory infections, several hospitals in the Île-de-France region have decided to reinstate mandatory mask-wearing for healthcare workers, visitors, and patients over the age of 6." archive.li/ZeKtJ

Total fire bans in NSW today There are details of the areas where fire danger is moderate and where fire danger is extreme. Stick to your fire plan and evacuate before it’s too late . #NSW #TotalFireBan #FireWeather #NSWRFS #FireDangerRating www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-informa...

This is Oakley. He has an injury that requires physical therapy and at-home massages. Luckily, his cat sibling River has been training his whole life for this. 14/10 for both

Since everyone is rightly focused on the Epstein files, now would be a good time to remind you: Child marriage is legal in 34 states across the US. That’s almost 70% of this nation. How about we end that?

The federal government paid big law firms more than $60m in 2024-25 to fight NDIS participants appealing decisions about their care packages. Most families represent themselves against barristers funded to defend the NDIS. #DisabilityRights #NDIS www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Severe thunderstorms possible in NSW and ACT today ⚠️⛈️💨 SEVERE STORM FORECAST - SAT - VARIOUS PARTS OF #NSW Saturday 15th November Thunderstorms are possible across the eastern half of NSW and the ACT today (Saturday) due to unstable conditions east of an inland trough. #Storm #weather

Total fire ban today for NSW Lower Riverina and Central Plains districts #TotalFireBan #FireWeather #climateemergency #Heatwave #Spring2025 Total Fire Bans issued as heat intensifies over NSW then Qld www.weatherzone.com.au/news/total-f...

"I had actually been diagnosed with malnutrition and scurvy. I know the outcome of not buying the things I need for my health, but I also know that sometimes I don't have a choice" - @artistaffame.bsky.social Watch the full segment here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6Xc...

I don’t care about what tshirts albo wears I care that under his government poverty and homelessness has increased

Just 11.7% of jobseekers in Australia found long-term employment through a job provider in the latest financial year, according to the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations’ annual report. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Race car driver Dean Alessi of Alessi Motorsports has been named as a member of the National Socialist Network who attended the neo-Nazi rally at NSW Parliament last weekend. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...

Measles alert NSW #measles #vaccinate #MMR #immunesystem www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/Pages/2...

Sydney Trains employee Cooper Stephens has been stood down after attending the National Socialist Network's rally at NSW Parliament last weekend www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...

Missed last nights Aurora Australis ? You may have a chance to see them again on Thursday night. #Aurora #CoronalMassEjection #AuroraAustralis www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...

My dog made me laugh out loud 😹 She was trying to eat a fly 🪰 outside the Flyscreen door 🚪. Fortunately the pet proof wire could withstand the pressure of the dog plus her teeth 🦷 #dogslife #DogsofBluesky #doggie #pets #petsofbluesky #AnimalAntics

Exercise physiology under review as NDIS looks to ban further services which Benefit disabled people #disabilityRightsareHumanRights #NDIS www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...

Good news for Blueberry 🫐 lovers . Systemic chemical dimethoate suspended from use. #chemical #dimethoate #APVMA www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...

Australia has signed a landmark Security Treaty with Indonesia 🇮🇩 #security #treaty #indonesia www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...

Message to our friends from our hoomom. If able plz consider donating to a group that provides food for the beloved pets of people struggling right now. Our mum grew up very poor & remembers how hard it was to feed the family & their pet. Share some kindness. Love you all 🩷

The official White House account posted a video of him dropping diarrhea on the American people. Don’t f*cking tell me about respecting the office of the US presidency. He has fully desecrated the entire executive branch.

Sydney sex worker statue unveiled for a second time in Darlinghurst www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...

#Dogs #Dog #UnconditionalLove #RoleModel #BestFriend #FaithfulFriend #LoveDogs #GoodDog #DogsAreLove