“As richer and older Australians enjoy the lion’s share of generous tax concessions for landlords, the number of households on public housing waitlists has climbed to about 190,000, up from 169,000 in 2024, and 141,000 in 2018.”

I was looking up portable air conditioners last night, you still need roughly $500 for the privilege of not suffering if your landlord hasn’t installed it. That on top of the cost of moving every 18 months? Window units are for some reason rare in Australia despite how easy they are to install.

"Physical Therapy Must Catch Up: Teaching ME/CFS is No Longer Optional" Sallie Rediske MPT talks about her recent paper on the need to educate physical therapists (PTs) about ME/CFS. "Without education on #MECFS & #PEM, PTs may unintentionally cause setbacks, or long-term decline” #CFS #PwME

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Another video circulating of another shooting

Important to note that bearing witness is something people have done since long before video existed. We bear witness by listening, but sharing the stories, by refusing to let them be distorted or ignored. We do not have to watch execution videos to do that.

So when is the Australian government going to update their smart traveller advice levels for the US, and more specifically for areas like Minnesota? The page mentions nothing about ICE in any states, let alone Minnesota. Is diplomatic fragility being prioritised over safety of Aussies? #AusPol

So when is the Australian government going to update their smart traveller advice levels for the US, and more specifically for areas like Minnesota? The page mentions nothing about ICE in any states, let alone Minnesota. Is diplomatic fragility being prioritised over safety of Aussies? #AusPol

Under your skin: toxic metals abound in tattoo inks sold in Australia, new study finds

Aurora webcams are also great tools for monitoring conditions near you and substorm phases. If the aurora is happening on a webcam at your latitude, it's likely visible from your location, too. I have a list of many webcams around the world on my site: go.theauroraguy.com/webcams

It's so cool that the argument for a long time surrounding NDIS was that Labor were the only government you could trust not to gut it & now they're automating funding decisions & moving towards more paternalistic policy aimed at "increasing independence" instead of getting people the help they need

@asherwolf.bsky.social I imagine you’re shocked by this development. /s

Noely is in town!! 🥳 Go follow her and let her know if you post about any women’s sport. #Netball #Cricket 🏏

Hi there, I would like to talk about paywalls Today I had a rather large article drop in Slate and there was a soft paywall. A lot of people commented upset about that paywall Let's talk about: a) how to get around paywalls b) why you shouldn't be mad about them

Noely is in town!! 🥳 Go follow her and let her know if you post about any women’s sport. #Netball #Cricket 🏏

Increasingly clear this bill should be voted down. Nothing this extreme should be rushed through parliament like this, especially when the genesis is just to appease pro-Israel lobby. Looks like the Coalition won’t support, so question is will Greens reject or cave as usual and bail out Labor.

India is quite simply not a suitable host for international cricket. Everyone knows this but nobody will do anything about it.

If you were part of the Robodebt class action settlement, you may be eligible for compensation. Registration for compensation ends in early March 2026. Make sure you’re registered. Contact Gordon Legal if you haven’t received a information document package from Services Australia

If #NetballChaos refugees arrive from the other place… here’s some key info to get connected with the netball community here. I’ll link to my netball list and starter pack. (Explanation below). ⬇️ If you’d like me to add you to either/both, please comment under this post.

For folks with ME/CFS: just all the solidarity and hopes that you are able to avoid a stress-induced PEM crash If you need ideas about *extremely* low energy distractions, here is an incredible guide #MECFS

shout out to everyone else desperately trying to regulate their autonomic nervous system during The Horrors (especially folks who already have an overactive fight/flight response) #NEISvoid

It'a so smoky in Melbourne 😷😷 I was riding my bike home from the CBD, with an N95 mask on because the smoke was so thick. Yet I didn't see a single mask on my ride through the city or on the bike path! But I saw numerous people going for a run in this haze!! So much for their health... MASK UP!

Here are the Walwa and Longwood line scans (as of 3:30pm 10 Jan) to give you an idea of the scale of the fires when overlaid on the base Melbourne map. Yikes! #VicFires

Ive been running my 3 air purifiers 24/7. I had no idea there was even smoke until I went into my garage and could smell it so strongly!!! Mask up!!! Seal up your house as much as possible. Dont walk your dogs in this, especially if they are small.

Affected (or know someone who is) by Jan 2026 Victorian Bushfires? Click➡️ emergency.vic.gov.au/relief/#janu... Info. /Links to 🔸Relief Centres (images below) 🔸Help with pets, livestock etc 🔸Emergency Relief Payments 🔸Travel/Road Closures 🔸Power Outages & more... #Vicfires

Reminder that even if you can’t see or smell smoke, Melbourne & Victoria is being covered in a fine layer of bushfire ash. Wear a P2 or N95 mask when you’re outside, as you’ll be breathing it in. Even more important if you’re pregnant, have asthma, or otherwise medically vulnerable. #VicFires

Benalla Fire Brigade has asked that people please stop donating water - they are grateful but their shelves are full. Please check in with other groups in the community who may need support as well. Do not make unsolicited donations. #VicFires

Thunderstorm Asthma warning today for southern parts of Victoria. Areas at a moderate level: South West, Central (including Melbourne) and West & South Gippsland. #VicFires

If you're using a deliver service today, make sure you give the rider a decent tip. These are atrocious conditions in Melbourne.

If preparing to (or you are) evacuating/relocating today due to bushfires🔥 in Victoria & beyond or it's Too-Late-To-Leave and your advised to shelter in place🏡, these 4 docs. may come in handy💜 (Note: Associated business is closed)

Thunderstorm Asthma warning today for southern parts of Victoria. Areas at a moderate level: South West, Central (including Melbourne) and West & South Gippsland. #VicFires

When emergency service officials are crying in town meetings the day BEFORE (last night)… You know it’s going to get absolutely horrific 😭 #VicFires

It's just past 5am, the wind is here, parts of Melbourne are already above 30°C and much of the state of Victoria has a Catastrophic fire warning. It's going to be a hell of a day...or realistically a hell of a few weeks... #VicFires

What’s the heat health plan for exploited workers? Who is checking their working standards?

Dorothea Lange doco - decent overview of her work and working life; www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfwH... #Photography #DorotheaLange

Ok I didn’t have netball, Kate Moloney & Hannah Mundy featured during Ashes coverage on my bingo card! Channel 7 featured a netball match between MCC & Barmy Army members. Love seeing the Aussies beat the English on the netball court too 😎 #Ashes #Netball 🏏

WELCOME TO AUSTRALIA MY FRIEND

Having killed hundreds of aid workers, Israel is now completely banning 37 aid orgs from entering Gaza, including Doctors Without Borders, Save the Children, Oxfam, Caritas, and World Vision. This is an obvious war crime and thousands will die. Any comment from our government?

My 2025 in books: I set myself a target of 50 books this year which is totally unreachable if my goal was to complete novel length books but my philosophy is to read widely, start books I'm not sure I'll like, stop reading books I'm not enjoying, count them too because I learnt something and

These two vehicles have roughly identical cargo carrying capacities:

I’m not even quite as anti-car as some folk, but yeah, there is no good reason for cars to be this goddamn huge and dangerous, other than an individualistic arms race with all the other people who think they need a big car to protect them from big cars. Ban them.

Turns out this mystery person was Eddie McGuire! It all makes sense now lol #Ashes 🏏

ABC said that a very prominent Victorian with significant influence is talking to the highest levels of CA to play a one dayer tomoz. Winner getting $1mill. Will be interesting to see what they come up with. Day 3 sold out (90k ppl) before the match started. CA lose $10mill a day. #Ashes 🏏

England fans enjoying the #Ashes for the first time this series. 🏏 #4thTestDay1 (Painted this morning. No longer quite so cheery.)

Feeling burnt out? A bush blessing for the end of the year | Jess Harwood

My Christmas present to you all - it’s my annual Women’s Team of the Year for @theguardian.com! What do you reckon - did I get it right?

in a normal world this would be grounds to ban the original design

Since mobility aids are the theme of the day: You don't need any excuse to use one. Cane, crutches (heavily recommend forearm), wheelchair, etc. There is no minimum amount of discomfort or disability required. By the time you think you need a mobility aid, you often have needed it for a while.

Anyone thinking people are “gaming the system” with airport wheelchairs clearly haven’t needed to use one. Availability is unreliable. They’re uncomfortable. You need someone to push you. You go in lifts that stink of plane fuel. That’s before even addressing the ableist bs premise of the article

Do you make invertebrate art? Crabs? Octopuses? Bugs? Want to be in a digital art book to celebrate invertebrates? Here’s a great opportunity! #invertebrates 🐡 🦑