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Native forest logging is driving extinction and climate damage by Bob Debus for @thepointau.bsky.social thepoint.com.au/opinions/260...

Bats (order Chiroptera) comprise 20% of all mammal species with 1200 known types of bat. With their forelimbs adapted as wings, they are the only mammals naturally capable of true and sustained flight. Bats are more manoeuvrable than birds. #bat #bats #mammal #mammals #wildlife #nature #chiroptera 🦇

We couldn’t possibly change the date. It’s just not something we do.

A dilemma indeed. 👇 #Auspol hellocare.com.au/australia-at...

The focus on the ‘sensible centre’ has created a bad map where the road leads to nowhere, ignoring evidence when convenient and stifling democratic debate. Order a copy of Dead Centre: https://australiainstitute.org.au/store-dead-centre-vantage-point-issue-2/

If the Royal Commission is to investigate issues of social cohesion it cannot ignore the implications of Israel’s genocide in Palestine and the role of all religious extremism. The RC must ensure the separation of church and state and not preference any religion or group.

😵😵😵 "The executive director of Sweltering Cities, Emma Bacon, has been lobbying the government to suspend mutual obligations for jobseekers amid the heatwave. The team visited a Services Australia in Brunswick on Wednesday to measure the temperature at nearby public transport stops...

Best of 2025: If governments want a quick, credible win on #productivity and a cleaner set of forward estimates, they should start by ending budget support for native forest logging and backing the parts of the sector that actually generate value. #auspol #logging #environment

attn @volts.wtf

When investors use tax breaks to buy up homes, young people put off moving out, starting families, and building their own lives. It's time to reform the tax system to give first-time buyers a fair chance at a home. #housing #tax

We could all use a moment of calm. Here are a few moments in the sights and sounds of a forest. Protect people and the planet. #ActOnClimate

How grotesque. At a time where we need positive political leadership that brings us together, unites us, protects our social cohesion & multiculturalism these dills seek to exploit tragedy, division and fear. Shame on them all.

Happy New Year!!! I’ll take this moment to thank the tawnies for being my emotional support species in what was a year of top tier human shitfuckery in the wider world. Nature works wonders… A fave pic from the gazillions I took in 2025:

Happy new year!

The richest 10% of Australian households get more money from the capital gains tax discount than the government spends on Jobseeker, the childcare subsidy, government schools or higher education - nearly $4.5bn more than it would cost to include dental in Medicare.

We answer some of your questions on the latest Coffee Klatch youtu.be/97DqQjiUK6Y?...

Hope is not optimism or denial. It is a discipline – a commitment to keep acting without guarantees, even when the future feels uncertain, writes Stewart Sweeney. #auspol #Hope #Democracy #Climate

Linking the march across the bridge to the massacre is disgusting and everyone doing so should be deeply ashamed of their giving tacit support for genocide www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Amanda Rishworth has decided the best response to unlawful use of welfare penalties is to spend $44 million beefing up the welfare cop apparatus. "It will not stop the threats, the bullying, abuse and the unlawful payment suspension decisions that derail people’s lives." – @jeremypoxon.bsky.social

Cost of wind and batteries fall, coal and gas rise as CSIRO finds new way to show renewables are cheapest reneweconomy.com.au/cost-of-wind...

The fascists are organising a carol concert in London to "draw attention to unchecked immigration and the fading of our cultural heritage". What would Woody do? Write an anti-fascist Xmas carol and sing it at the counter demo. www.youtube.com/watch?v=liRd...

The welfare system isn’t just on fire, it’s burning out of control www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...

The shape of the economy matters as much as the size…investment in renewables & coal mines both lift GDP, but one improves the future & one harms it…our MPs should talk as much about the shape of economic activity as its rate of growth Great podcast thepoint.com.au/podcasts/251...

There is $1 million budgeted for the legal assistance needed for NACC to properly reconsider the Robodebt referrals - this funding ends in February 2026 and I hope for all of us that means there will be answers and accountability at this time (6+ years after Robodebt ended).

🎵 “Join Ice” - @wellesmusic on Colbert

Let's stop pretending that the billionaire media, endlessly attacking the BBC, has the slightest interest in balance, impartiality and accuracy. They won't be happy until the BBC is more rightwing than Vlad the Impaler. And then it still won't be enough.

At 14, Spencer is already an exemplary human. Along with others of his generation implored Coles at their AGM to be better corporate citizens and help protect the Maugean skate and improve sustainability. Bravo Spencer👏🏻 #NextGenWarriors #Environment

This is what happens when govts abandon their obligation to build a good society, capitulate to “the market” and ignore the principle of housing as a human right. This is an easy fix. Legislate to outlaw developer apartheid against social tenants and build more public housing.

The Earth without "art" is just "eh"? — Banksy

Centrelink is a giant Kafkaesque torture machine to punish the losers of capitalism & scare everyone else into being obedient wage slaves. It also enforces the neoliberal construction of people with disabilities as negatives for the economy. #auspol

Loved ones of those who have died in custody call for justice and accountability at Sydney rally

Australian executives don’t deserve big bonuses. It’s time to end the cult of the CEO | John Quiggin

The NT’s wilful ignorance over Black deaths in custody www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/comment/topi... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au

Jess Harwood! www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Happy Wombat Day! Give some love for our local buds, the northern hairy-nosed wombat. Found inland near Longreach and Emerald, these ground puppies are critically endangered 🐻🥔

Everybody shares or we all burn. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

This is just the start, and the hard work is ahead of us to make our schools safe and protect children. Learn more: www.alp.org.au/news/albanes...

Teachers and parents have told us they need the right tools and training, so they know how to act and what to do. That’s why as a first step we are investing $10 million to develop more resources for teachers and parents.

“Balance in journalism can be good, but you don’t balance truth with lies.” - Chris Hedges #SundayShot

Counting what doesn’t count: How consultants are hollowing out the university

Treaty, It's Here. Debate starts in VIC parliament today. Share and show your support for Australia’s first Treaty 🖤💛❤️ #TreatyForVictoria

Senator Henderson: I mean what even is this magic???

The first problem in finding accessible accommodation is its scarcity. Some providers of motel rooms or caravan park cabins do have even one such facility. Rarely more than one. #auspol #accessibletourism