Whether it's illegal to say it or not (?), Israel is quite clearly committing genocide in Palestine. The Australian government (but not the Australian people) is quite clearly supporting it. And our farce of a democracy is being further eroded so people don't speak this truth.

COVID-19 is still a major issue in aged care. I guess old, frail people dying is just one of those things in the government's view of the world. There have been no improvements to reduce transmission since the pandemic started in residential care facilities. Now we'll be totally in the dark.

If you're still calling for a shark cull, you're demonstrating your ignorance about shark behaviour & our ability to meaningfully change the probability of exceedingly rare events. Killing sharks, incl. listed threatened species, would need EPBC approval. A test for Murray Watt.

My latest article in @theshot.net.au on the dark days of McCarthyism coming to Australia to eclipse our cultural landscape under the guise of eradicating communism - whoops sorry - antisemitism The Adelaide Festival, the arts and the dark arts #allfeedbackwelcome 🙏🏽 theshot.net.au/uncategorize...

As Bill Gates recommends a “strategic pivot” away from climate change, the Gates Foundation made record investments in fossil fuel companies in 2024, despite its 2019 pledge to divest. No one should ever listen to Gates about climate change again.

Lost Roomba 📷 Wiki Commons #ott #offtopictuesday

We did patrols around Harcourt the day after the fire came through & hosed down old trees along the roadsides that were still burning. Terrible to see the loss. And that was before they did 'clean up' for safety. The cumulative loss of old trees is hard to bear.

Spy company Palantir has won top-level Australian govt security clearance despite involvement in Gaza genocide. @sstephanietrann.bsky.social investigates #auspol michaelwest.com.au/we-kill-enem...

It's weird to me that Aussie journos like myself, Antoinette, Antoun Issa, Joel Jenkins, Jan Fran, Caitlin Johnstone, to name a few, have been proven correct on Israel/imperialism over and over, & still ppl listen to the same Murdoch/ABC hacks that have been lying this whole time

If you'd like to contribute to our post-fire work on this threatened Wilkerr (dingo) population, you can donate at engage.deakin.edu.au/give?fund=141

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... While the poor couldn’t put food on the table.

If you really love the heat I can recommend North Williamstown station 🥵🥵🥵 First time I've used it and waited 11 minutes in the baking sun before a train turned up.

Another day, another #vline bustitution disaster. Two train loads of passengers, no buses…

Sigh, this is becoming such an ordeal. So many disruptions and incredibly complicated. Perhaps I don't need those purchases after all.

On Wednesday....... Polished concrete kitchen floor: 1 Glass casserole dish lid: 0 Glass absolutely everywhere and I'm still finding more pieces today despite sweeping and vacuuming! 😭

"As a wildlife ecologist and conservation expert, these fires bring an unwelcome but familiar mixture of deep sadness and intense frustration. As the climate gets hotter, such events will only become more likely and more severe." My article about Victoria's fires theconversation.com/in-the-most-...

Acting to prevent dangerous climate change is too costly for the economy, some say… www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...

Successive governments have given billions in subsidies annually to shitcunts such as these, and they pay fuck all - if any - tax. In other news, ordinary folk are being asked to donate to bushfire recovery to help fund the victims and survivors of the latest climate fuelled disaster. Seems fair.

Every time I walk along Railway Street North near Altona station I wonder why the Council hates pedestrians so much. No shade, difficult to pass other pedestrians and totally unpleasant. No wonder people here drive everywhere.

In Albo's new antisemitism bill, the definition of "hate crime", which underpins the new regime to proscribe "hate groups" like the Nazis, specifically excludes "advocating genocide". That is, advocating genocide is treated as not being a racist hate crime. Now, why would that be?

A royal spoonbill doing a bit of preening to spruce himself up to hopefully attract the ladies 😄

It's "culturally unsafe" to have a Palestinian Aus author advocate against the systematic slaughter of hundreds of thousands of her people, but it's "a good thing" for the president of apartheid Israel, which has committed daily massacres and mass starvation for 2yrs, to visit us. Unbearably racist.

With smoke from bushfires affecting air quality across the ACT, NSW and Victoria, a portable air filter, like a HEPA filter, can help remove fine particles from the air you're breathing indoors.

Not content with destroying Adelaide Writers Week, they are now going after WOMADelaide bc ... a Palestinian DJ #whatsthescam #auspol @kimwingerei.bsky.social michaelwest.com.au/is-womadelai...

In response to Victoria’s awful fire conditions, the Age ACTUALLY references climate change and Howard’s decision to ignore expert advice … www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...

Yikes. Think I'm breathing the forests

Definite End of the World vibes here. dark clouds, ravens and hawks weaving above us, weird swirling gusty wind. going to be a long night.

The horrific reality of a society whose political 'leaders' are captured by fossil fuel industry donors and don't respect and act on science and ever more urgent scientific warnings. Vote for a safer, science- and evidence-based future. We have the power to change the future.

Make it stop

No, it really feels like 42°C. My kiwi fruit vines are doomed, along with a lot of other plants. Spare a thought for the poor wildlife today. Guess this will kill off the remaining grey headed flying foxes at Brimbank Park. It was estimated that 800 died a couple of days ago. Gov doesn't care 😢😭

I feel nothing but fury at the fossil fuel companies destroying our way of life on catastrophic fire days like today. The sheer greed and selfishness of these gas and coal executives killing the Australian dream of care free summers camping by the beach with friends and family.

I stand with Randa and everyone standing against hate, genocide, oppression and terror. In all its forms.

Professional driver. Fence is still down. Hyde St #WestgateTunnel

Don’t forget to leave water out for animals and to blame fossil fuel companies. #heatwave #bushfires #Exxon #Shell #BP #SaudiAramco #Woodside #Santos

'In a tone deaf move, the Victorian Coalition has launched a pro fossil gas campaign in the middle of the worst fire conditions the state has experienced since Black Summer'. www.melbournefoe.org.au/media_releas...

42°C tram no aircon I guarantee not one Victorian state politician drove to work in a car without aircon, since 1980. #VicPol

No, it feels like an oven!

Kids these days.... Creativebyrovelo.com/therovelorecord

NSW Police Commissioner announces extension to anti-protest laws for another two weeks, saying publicly protesting about anything is “divisive” and could make “some people” “absolutely upset”. ‘Some people’s’ feelings now outweigh the right to protest in NSW? Yikes 🙄 #auspol

Melbourne people! Don’t forget to put out bowls and buckets of water early tomorrow for our bird and animal friends! 42° is no fun for anyone 🤬 #MelbourneWeather #Summer

‘It all flows’: commuters celebrate as new Sydney Harbour Bridge bike ramp opens

This fencing has no approved safety rating either and has been flattened by trucks several times. Guess Victorian road authorities don't care about people walking or on bikes. Barnes Rd Altona North. There would be no escape from this fence if a truck took it out.

The "safety" fencing at the new Hyde St path is going well 🙄 I've copied these pics from someone who ride there today. #WestgateTunnel

Decided the paths would be a safer place to ride after watching dash cam owners on Farcebook. Haha silly me 🐍

Meanwhile in Australia, both major parties keep subsidising and opening new coal and gas. We used to be a country that was free from major corruption. Not anymore. Our children will suffer as a result.

The bollard hasn’t moved a single inch. Total domination. #WorldBollardAssociation

From this morning's ride to the veloway 🦢🦢🦢🦢🦢

Stupid footpaths 101 Note roadway straight

We spent a fortune holding a Royal Commission into Robodebt, an illegal government policy that harmed 1000s of Australians and led directly and indirectly to many deaths. The end result? Absolutely no consequences for the perpetrators. The evildoers remain protected. RCs are a waste of time/💰.