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• Post #4451161

  Smart glasses are going mainstream and our privacy laws haven't caught up. The privacy act barely covers individuals wearing them, surveillance rules are a messy state by state patchwork, and Meta is reportedly building "super sensor" glasses that can record even when you're not actively using them. We're sleepwalking into this one. #privacy #surveillance #ai #smartglasses #auspol https://theconversation.com/smart-glasses-are-going-mainstream-do-current-privacy-laws-prote...

• Post #4162776

  Norway built a global salmon farming empire worth billions, but what's the real cost? This excellent Foreign Correspondent investigation examines pollution, disease, climate impacts and the threat industrial salmon farming poses to wild salmon and Norway's iconic fjords. A timely reminder that "sustainable" marketing doesn't always match reality. #foreigncorrespondent #salmon #aquaculture #environment #climate #food https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqfum3s4hag

• Post #4077790

  Australia's universities were once seen as a public good. Now they're increasingly run like corporations, with executive salaries soaring while governance scandals and questionable decision-making keep making headlines. This Crikey interview with higher education journalist Julie Hare examines how we got here — and what it would take to restore universities to serving students, research and the public, rather than executive interests. #auspol #education #universities #corruption https:...

• Post #4004380

  The price of war is always paid by ordinary people. As Trump's conflict with Iran pushes up global oil prices, Australians could soon be hit with higher petrol prices and another RBA interest rate rise. Working families cop the cost, while oil companies and arms manufacturers cash in. Yet another reminder that foreign wars don't stay overseas—they end up in our wallets. #auspol #rba #costofliving https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/22/rba-interest-rate-rise-likely-us-i...

• Post #3901402

  f you think One Nation is serious about cutting migration, it's worth looking at how they actually vote, not just what they say. This breakdown digs into voting records, political strategy, and the billionaire-backed narratives shaping Australia's debate on immigration. Watch before taking the slogans at face value. #auspol #australia #immigration #onenation #friendlyjordies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47UP-1VOZvM

• Post #3670864

  In 1985, Carl Sagan testified before Congress warning about the greenhouse effect, CO₂ buildup from fossil fuels, and the real risk of dangerous climate change. He explained the science clearly, urged action, and stressed we were handing grave problems to our children if we delayed. 40 years later... what have we done? #ClimateChange #CarlSagan #FossilFuels #ActNow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp-WiNXH6hI

• Post #3643349

  A 700 km fracked gas export pipeline is being proposed across the NT, with concerns it could impact land, water and the climate. If you think Australians should have a say before another major fossil fuel project goes ahead, please add your name to this petition. #climate #fracking #nt #environment #australia https://www.lockthegate.org.au/nt_fracking_export_pipeline

• Post #3609793

  So Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS) is recruiting women in STEM through Vogue. To be fair, "Wanted: mathematically gifted Australians to spend their careers quietly reading other people's secrets" probably wasn't getting many clicks. At least they're thinking outside the black box. #auspol #stem #asis #privacy https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-05/spy-agency-turns-to-vogue-to-recruit-women-in-stem/106875108

• Post #3598123

  Sydney has just recorded its hottest June since records began in 1859. This is not "nice winter weather". It's another climate warning flashing in neon. Every new heat record is another reminder that burning coal, oil and gas has consequences. The fossil fuel lobby keeps telling us not to worry. Physics keeps proving them wrong. #climatechange #globalwarming #australia #nsw #renewables #climatecrisis https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/04/sydney-records-hottest-ju...

• Post #3463605

  F#@K@aus.social off Murdoch. Imagine running a front page lamenting falling house prices while people are literally living in tents. That tells you everything about whose side you’re on. The Daily Telegraph isn’t concerned about Australians. It’s concerned about protecting property speculation and keeping housing unaffordable. Every young Australian locked out of home ownership is collateral damage in Murdoch’s campaign to defend the wealth of landlords and developers. Journalism holds power to...

• Post #3398030

  Pauline Hanson just gave a whole National Press Club speech crying about cost-of-living pain, hungry kids, and energy poverty... while voting against basically every measure to fix it. Friendlyjordies absolutely torches her latest grift: ignoring Labor funding boosts to food relief, opposing school lunch programs, slashing welfare she'd rather give to Gina Rinehart's coal empire, and blaming migrants for problems her own policies make worse. Classic One Nation: weaponise real suffering,...

• Post #3089261

  The Trump administration is tearing up 900 deep-sea instruments that took a decade to install and $370 million to build — scrapping the world's most advanced ocean monitoring network to save $48m/year. Real-time data on AMOC stability, marine heat waves, ocean chemistry, commercial fisheries? Gone. Congress twice voted to save it. They did it anyway by bureaucratic fiat through the NSF. No, not budget management, this is deliberate science vandalism — blinding ourselves to the ocean systems...

• Post #2491077

  Labor has finally walked away from its promise not to touch negative gearing and capital gains tax. And honestly, good. That “no changes” line during the 2025 election always felt more about protecting investors than fixing housing. The tax system has been rewarding people who already own multiple properties while locking younger Australians and renters out of the market. This budget changes that. Negative gearing will no longer apply to existing homes, while new builds stay exempt. The 50% CGT...

• Post #2428812

  #brilliant #msm #MurdochGutterMedia

• Post #2296073

  Breaking: property portals and real estate lobbyists deeply concerned about renters. After extensive consultation with real estate agents, they’ve concluded the only way to keep rents affordable is more tax breaks, more subsidies, and even higher house prices. Strange how every ‘solution’ somehow ends with landlords getting richer. #australia #housingcrisis #negativegearing #realestate #auspol https://www.news.com.au/finance/economy/federal-budget/experts-warn-looming-tax-changes-risk-toxic-m...

• Post #2296072

  Big news from Australia: For the first time ever, electric, hybrid & plug-in hybrid vehicles have outsold purely petrol and diesel cars! YTD to end of April 2026: - Electrified: 50,976 (+79%) - Pure ICE: 47,813 (-36%) BEVs doubled, led by BYD Sealion 7, Model Y, Geely EX5, etc. Hybrids boosted by the new RAV4 too. #EVs #Hybrids #Australia #CarSales #BYD #Toyota #CleanTransport https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/electric-hybrid-and-plug-in-hybrid-vehicles-outsell-purely-petrol-and...

• Post #2296070

  Professor Brian Cox is back in Australia with a dazzling new show called Emergence that will take audiences on a journey through the universe. #briancox #universe #astronomy #abc730 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4J2982MLGM

• Post #2154129

  Australia: one of the biggest gas exporters on Earth. Beer tax revenue: $2.7bn Gas export tax revenue: $1.5bn So apparently teachers, nurses and renters have to tighten their belts, but multinational gas giants get our resources on clearance sale. Norway built a $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund. We got “stable business settings” for Shell and Chevron. And remember, 16 years ago Kevin Rudd tried to introduce a proper mining resources tax. The mining lobby spent millions torching him and Austr...

• Post #2127433

  Australia has officially lost the plot. We’ve reached the point where a Two Strong Hearts lyric could trigger legal concerns because politicians are so busy criminalising words they don’t even understand. This isn’t about “safety” — it’s about vague laws creating fear, confusion, and self censorship. Even the ABC notes media outlets and artists are already second guessing what they can say or publish. When a harmless 1980s pop song by John Farnham gets dragged into this mess, you know something...

• Post #2076336

  News Corp's war on Victorian Labor continues unabated. Murdoch’s Herald Sun remains relentless in its bombardment of the state Labor government. Latest example: today’s doom headline “Melbourne: ‘I’ve never known a city so paralysed by hopelessness’” — painting Victoria’s capital as a crime-ravaged disaster zone. Yet Melbourne is probably the best-run major city in Australia. This isn’t journalism — it’s sustained political campaigning. From the “Dictator Dan” slurs against Daniel Andrew...

• Post #1935432

  Heading closer to a Soylent Green world? Cricket flour is touted as high-protein and low-impact, already in pasta, breads & bars. But as we chase “sustainable protein,” let’s not forget that convenience can mask a darker reality. Are we really choosing green—or just eating the future? #soylentgreen #cricketflour #sustainablefood #greenfuture #foodtech #proteininnovation #earthfriendly #solventgreen https://www.earth.com/news/new-type-of-flour-contains-more-protein-than-meat-and-eggs-cr...

• Post #1903694

  Donald Trump, fresh off getting FIFA’s shiny new ‘Peace Prize’ from his buddy Gianni Infantino for ‘uniting the world through football’ 🏆⚽, now has his envoy lobbying to kick war torn Iran out of the World Cup and hand the spot to Italy (whom have rejected the offer) instead. Because nothing says ‘peace’ like politicising the beautiful game, starting wars, and then demanding your preferred team gets the golden ticket. FIFA really outdid themselves with this one. Nobel Committee is laughing. #M...

• Post #1875888

  The shocking truth: Australia’s world-class health system thrives because of government support. Despite constant claims about inefficiency, our public health system outperforms the private sector, delivering world-leading results. This is in spite of decades of attacks and undermining by conservatives in the #LNP. #AusPol #Health #Medicare https://www.crikey.com.au/2024/10/16/pubic-private-healthcare-life-expectancy/

• Post #1874333

  Australia Institute research shows that Japan collects more tax from Australian gas than Australia. Japan, a country with no gas, oil or coal reserves of its own, collected almost $40 billion over the last five years while the Australian PRRT provided only $7 billion to Australians. ✍ Join 95,000+ Australians and sign the petition demanding gas companies hand over our fair share now! #taxgas #prrt #gastax #gas #gaslobby #auspol #gascartel https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/fix_gas_export_...

• Post #1733297

  Big Gas is literally taking the piss out of Australia. 80% of our gas gets exported, yet 56% of it attracts ZERO royalties. Multinationals have pocketed $149 billion royalty-free while we pay the price at the pump and in our bills. The Australia Institute made a killer TV ad to call it out – but they need our help to get it on air. Every dollar helps make the politically impossible inevitable. Wakey wakey, Australia! #BigGas #TakingThePiss #GasRoyalties #ClimateAction #Auspol #Gas #Gastax htt...

• Post #1651730

  Skywatchers across Australia, get ready! The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a rare alert for a severe geomagnetic storm, triggered by the strongest solar flare in over 20 years. This means the Aurora Australis could be visible across southern and even central parts of the country tonight, potentially as far north as Alice Springs! Here’s how to try and see it: Where: Head as far south as possible. Tasmania, Victoria, and southern parts of SA and WA have the best chance. Get away from city li...

• Post #1513422

  Former Treasury boss Ken Henry couldn’t be clearer: just tax the gas giants. These are public resources, yet the profits are privatised while Australians pay more for energy. The only way the country benefits is through fair taxation. Ignore the self serving spin and tax windfall profits properly. It’s not radical, it’s common sense. #auspol #gas #fairshare #costofliving #gastax https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7kejzCvH-k

• Post #1444338

  There’s something quietly extraordinary about the Up series — checking in every seven years and realising you’ve been growing older alongside them. I’ve followed it for decades, and every instalment feels like catching up with old friends… their lives, their choices, their joys and regrets. It’s one of the most human pieces of television ever made. Really looking forward to the final chapter, 70 Up, a fitting end to a series that has captured a lifetime. #documentary #70up #television #lifelong...

• Post #1197755

  Okay this is wild — sperm whales apparently have their own phonetic "alphabet" with vowel-like sounds, tones, and layered structures that work a lot like human language. These guys have been having deep, multi-generational conversations for millions of years. Just passing down knowledge like we do. Honestly just a really cool reminder that we're not the only intelligent, cultural species on this planet. Nature still finds ways to blow my mind. #whale #language #spermw...

• Post #1197754

  Oh wow, Angus Taylor has cracked the case. Labor’s evil ‘emissions obsession’ is why Aussie refineries are shipping fuel overseas while we pay through the nose at the pump. Top detective work, mate. Almost like those tighter sulphur rules were brought in by the Coalition… when you were Energy Minister. With grants to upgrade the refineries themselves. But nah, blame Bowen. Classic opposition energy move: rewrite the history, then get mad at the twist you wrote. #auspol #lnpfail #angus https:/...