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Gil Greening @gilgreen.bsky.social · 6h

Past time to be doing cool burning, not the conflagrations they call "reducing load".

John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 8h

Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) are preparing to burn 60,000 hectares inside the Snowy National Park.
www.geco.org.au/the_burning_...

The Burning Industry is Out of Control

Goongerah Environment Centre (GECO) has been working to protect East Gippsland's forests from logging since 1993. Using citizen science, non-violent direct action, political lobbying and public educat...

www.geco.org.au

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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 8h

A new island erupted from the sea – can it show us how nature works without human interference?
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

A new island erupted from the sea – can it show us how nature works without human interference?

The volcanic island of Surtsey emerged in the 1960s, and scientists say studying its development offers hope for damaged ecosystems worldwide

www.theguardian.com

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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 8h

Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) are preparing to burn 60,000 hectares inside the Snowy National Park.
www.geco.org.au/the_burning_...

The Burning Industry is Out of Control

Goongerah Environment Centre (GECO) has been working to protect East Gippsland's forests from logging since 1993. Using citizen science, non-violent direct action, political lobbying and public educat...

www.geco.org.au

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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 9h

Senator David Pocock has been turfed out of the Australian Parliament Sports Club! What?!
First Dog on the Moon
Was it for unsportspersonlike conduct? No it is much funnier than that
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Senator David Pocock has been turfed out of the Australian Parliament Sports Club! What?! | First Dog on the Moon

Was it for unsportspersonlike conduct? No it is much funnier than that

www.theguardian.com

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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 9h

Dolphin calf rescued after spending weeks tangled in fishing line
Marine rescuers are calling for the responsible disposal of fishing lines, with an estimated 1,500 animals entangled each year.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Dolphin calf rescued after spending weeks tangled in fishing line

Marine rescuers issue an urgent plea for people to responsibly dispose of fishing gear after freeing a dolphin calf from a fishing line.

www.abc.net.au

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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 10h

Coral die-off marks Earth’s first climate ‘tipping point’, scientists say
A surge in global temperatures has caused widespread bleaching and death of warm-water corals around the world.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Coral die-off marks Earth’s first climate ‘tipping point’, scientists say

A surge in global temperatures has caused widespread bleaching and death of warm-water corals around the world.

www.nature.com

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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 11h

Rare Jurassic 'sword dragon' prehistoric reptile discovered in the UK phys.org/news/2025-10... via @physorg_com

Rare Jurassic 'sword dragon' prehistoric reptile discovered in the UK

A near-complete skeleton found on the UK's Jurassic Coast has been identified as a new and rare species of ichthyosaur—a type of prehistoric marine reptile that once ruled the ancient oceans.

phys.org

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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 11h

If government bailouts of companies are the new normal, we need a better strategic vision
theconversation.com/if-governmen...

If government bailouts of companies are the new normal, we need a better strategic vision

It’s one thing to abandon the dogmas of neoliberalism. It’s quite another to develop a coherent alternative.

theconversation.com

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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 13h

The Instagram effect: dying for the perfect photo
Social media tourism is encouraging risky behaviour and the death toll is mounting.
stories.theconversation.com/the-instagra...

The Instagram effect: dying for the perfect photo

Social media tourism is encouraging risky behaviour and the death toll is mounting

stories.theconversation.com

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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 13h

Unusual red rocks in Australia are rewriting the rules on exceptional fossil sites
Hidden beneath farmland in the central tablelands of New South Wales lies one of Australia’s most extraordinary fossil sites – McGraths Flat.

theconversation.com/unusual-red-...

Unusual red rocks in Australia are rewriting the rules on exceptional fossil sites

Highly detailed fossils are typically found in shale or other fine-grained sedimentary rocks. These ones? They’re made of iron.

theconversation.com

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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 14h

Opponents of a coal mine proposed in a significant Queensland food bowl will fight to have the tenement cancelled.
The move comes after the project's owner, Fox Resources, went into administration last week.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Fight to cancel coal exploration permit in Queensland food bowl

Exploration company Fox Resources has gone into administration, but the community that successfully fought off its mining advances vows to keep fighting to cancel the tenement altogether.

www.abc.net.au

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Drift0r @drift0r.bsky.social · 15h

This new bone glue inspired by oyster protein is brilliant. Oysters can adhere to almost any surface while in a salty and dirty environment just like the inside of the human body. Somebody put two and two together and created a bone glue that actually works when wet! #science #biology #health

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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 14h

‘Doughnut economics’ shows how global growth is out of balance - and how we can fix it
A new update to an influential economic theory called “Doughnut Economics” shows a global economy on a collision course with nature.
theconversation.com/doughnut-eco...

‘Doughnut economics’ shows how global growth is out of balance - and how we can fix it

A new economic update shows it’s more important than ever to think carefully about what progress means.

theconversation.com

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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 16h

'Tipping point' threshold reached for world's coral reefs, report suggests

www.abc.net.au/news/science...

Coral reefs at risk of mass dieback as global warming reaches tipping point

An international report from climate scientists suggests tipping points for coral reefs have been reached, putting them at risk of dieback.

www.abc.net.au

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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 17h

Australia’s household energy bills will halve by 2050, modelling suggests
Grattan Institute report argues fall in costs will provide federal government room for more action on climate
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Australia’s household energy bills will halve by 2050, modelling suggests

Grattan Institute report argues fall in costs will provide federal government room for more action on climate

www.theguardian.com

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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 19h

Wetland ecosystem welcomed at Tasmanian sheep farm after 20-year restoration effort www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Wildlife returns after Tasmanian sheep paddock restored as wetland

A sheep farmer has welcomed the restoration of an internationally significant wetland on his property outside of Hobart. The collaboration of a non-profit organisation with landowners, scientists, the...

www.abc.net.au

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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 19h

Since 2020, 4 of Australia’s natural World Heritage properties have deteriorated
theconversation.com/since-2020-4...

Since 2020, 4 of Australia’s natural World Heritage properties have deteriorated

Globally important natural areas such as Ningaloo and Shark Bay have been hard hit in recent years. But Macquarie Island is recovering.

theconversation.com

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Bruce Williams @brucewilliams4.bsky.social · 1d

Said Kostakidis, “The attempt to shut down criticism of a genocide is morally reprehensible and dangerous. Those trying to control the narrative will not prevail”.

Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 1d

The Zionist lawsuits against @marykostakidis.bsky.social John Keane & Nick Riemer are a massive test for free speech in Australia, and costly. We check the claims. Keane kicks off in the morning.
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/zionists-v-k...

Zionists v Keane, Riemer, Kostakidis. Australia's massive test cases for free speech - Michael West

Zionist lawsuits against Mary Kostakidis and Sydney Uni academics John Keane and Nick Riemer are a mighty test case for free speech in Australia

michaelwest.com.au

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Rum Court Rules @courtrum.bsky.social · Jun 27

Why NO Coroner ?

Why the 'push back', from Alice Springs Coppers ?

Is the alleged 'Arresting Officer's Knee on his back, OR ON HIS NECK ?

This is #GAZA in Australia's own #BACK #YARD ?

Published Image !!

THE KID IS DEAD, .. WHY No Coroner ?

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Glen @gergyl.bsky.social · 4d

Thirty years of concentrated international effort and cooperation has now had this much effect on "the great moral, economic and social challenge of our time" (Rudd, 2007):

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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 1d

The Sunday Shot - October 12 - Ronni Salt, Greg Jericho, Joel Jenkins, Dave Milner
A wide ranging discussion themed around corruption and impunity for Western politicians, war criminals, weapons companies, media, and civic institutions like the NACC and the NPC.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcYU...

The Sunday Shot - October 12 - Ronni Salt, Greg Jericho, Joel Jenkins, Dave Milner

YouTube video by The Sunday Shot

www.youtube.com

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David Pocock @davidpocock.bsky.social · 1d

The Albanese govt’s first term was the second most secretive on record.

Rather than changing their ways, they’re doubling down and tightening our FOI system to make it even harder to get information. Not a single expert or member of parliament outside of the Labor party has backed their new bill.

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Yung En Chee @yungenchee.bsky.social · 1d

Climate warming's already amplifying hazards such as heatwaves, extreme rainfall, dangerous fire weather, droughts, floods, & sea-level rises & in turn multiplying threats & risks of compound events

🇦🇺's fossil fuel exports contribute accelerated pollution & CC impacts no matter where they're burned

Labor is close to a deal on environmental law reforms. There are troubling signs these will fall short

Labor is close to a deal on its environmental law reforms. Will they strong enough to protect nature?

theconversation.com

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Yung En Chee @yungenchee.bsky.social · 1d

When Watt cites “Safeguard Mechanism as an effective way of controlling emissions”, you should know SM only applies to direct (scope 1) GHG emissions of 🇦🇺's largest emitters

SM doesn't cover emissions produced from 🇦🇺’s Coal+Gas exports that make up ~80% of 🇦🇺’s contribution to global emissions 1/

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David Milner @davemilbo.bsky.social · 1d

Massive crowd in Melbourne/Naarm today (in case you thought this movement was going to be placated with more colonisation). Until the occupation ends. Until Western war criminals and their enablers face justice. Until Palestine is free.

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