A story. Was at suburban Hammerbarn when a bloke started yelling abuse at the information desk assistants next to me. Immediately hostile, nasty: this is the fifth Bunnings I’ve visited… you’re all fucking arses, etc So I turned and said hey mate thats not her fault, calm down. Control yourself. 1/

And a cleanser. Good night.

cc: @nytimes.com

Spanish PM Pedro calls for the IMMEDIATE ARREST of Netanyahu He said: "Netanyahu launched the worst possible unjustified attack against Lebanon. His contempt for life and international law is intolerable. He is a criminal that must be arrested immediately.” #cdnpoli

It's past time to expel the Israeli ambassador, too

Got me a new favourite from The Shot. 10/10, would recommend. Not too keen on the subject matter tho

Damn straight -- it's already too late!

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Remember, if the Naomi be Klein, you're doing fine, but if the Naomi be Wolf, honey... oooof. Sometimes it is worth popping back to the hellsite for a laugh.

Working from my parents' place today. They have a popular birdbath. Right now, three young wattle birds are taking turns diving in, each time a little further away, at increased velocity... like teenagers diving from a bridge into a river, egging each other a little further, faster, each time.

This is not my screenshot, so I can't say it's true, but how lovely, anyway.

This should become part of the national psyche, alongside the Nutbush, the Farnsy Flash mob. Do it, Sydney!

I fear their bar for 'expert' is not set particularly high newsguard-reality-check.github.io/newsguard-qu...

Feels like being stuck in an eddy

Snark aside, it is interesting to note how parenthood *derails* all careers, mens just less. This is not just in academia, obvs. Perhaps we are all working in a system that's not particularly conducive to healthy family/community/society? (Why the career v life framing of opposition?)

In other news, water is wet

A statement regarding recent contact from Queensland Police about my work.

Ok now I understand... www.youtube.com/watch?v=As0r...

Rare video: watch a meteorite hit the Moon in real time 🌕☄️

THIS

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The Oscar goes to … Ozempic

And the not-least chilling aspect is how he boasts about it on his own platform

"Obviously these oil companies can see what’s coming ... Plastic, she says, “is a way for them to keep drilling and to keep making money. " As a former plastics campaigner, this rings clear. 1/2

Disgusting

Remember this next time anyone in the govt says they can’t afford to raise the rate. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

You're not paranoid; they're watching you

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How do you spell hypocrisy?

Confused about the Altas Network and its Australian tentacles? You’re not alone! This is a solid intro.

Confused about the Altas Network and its Australian tentacles? You’re not alone! This is a solid intro.

This horse wins World Book Day

For the lawyers seriouspeople.co/penguin/

Sharing a special little furball up for adoption. I have it on excellent authority that she is one sweet wee lady. www.petrescue.com.au/listings/117...

Jason Smith— "The funeral of 165 girls killed by the US & Israel attack on their school. "This should be on the front page of every Western newspaper. "Ask yourself: Why isn't it?"

Let the caterpillars munch

A bit late to this, but this graphic by @amywestervelt.bsky.social is **extremely** important. It's another reminder that "just stop mentioning climate change" isn't an option, as advocates, analysts and communicators. drilled.ghost.io/yes-climate-...

When I was a kid I used to love this Dr Seuss book called Wacky Wednesday. You'd have to find all the mistakes in the images.

Why proofing genAI visual output is important.

The Jewish Council of Australia condemns Benjamin Harnwell's appalling comment at the Advance conference and call on our leaders and the Antisemitism Envoy to speak out in condemnation.

It’s time for the matriarchy.

Make your bed. My @smh @theage cartoon.

Today's favourite headline

Lunch break throw back

Some thoughts from @cazuarina.bsky.social and I about some of the key elements and drivers involved in the complex issue of information integrity, with a particular focus on climate change and energy in Australia. Timely with the Select Committee into this issue having new public hearings this week.

Must read

In other news, I am officially ‘under examination’

ICYMI Further analysis on the Senate Committee hearings this week

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson has passed away at the age of 84. My thoughts are with his family. I wanted to share this clip from his appearance on Sesame Street in 1971. His important words ring just as true today as they did back then.