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floodsy @floodsy.bsky.social · 2d

Planning law reform should be about listening to climate science, not the mining lobbyists Chris Minns

Sydney Knitting Nannas and Friends @knitnannassyd.bsky.social · 2d

A change to ourNSW Planning system is being rushed through Parliament by Minns Gov with keen Coalition support as a ‘Planning System Reform Bill’ supposedly aimed to speed up housing approvals. They say. But it is widely pro-development of roads, mines & infrastructure.

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floodsy @floodsy.bsky.social · 8d

Sold out but there's a waiting list

floodsy @floodsy.bsky.social · 20d

The strong uptake of solar energy by home owners was celebrated yesterday by Solar Citizens at Wolli Creek on Sun Day. They say we now need governments to focus on making the benefits of clean cheap energy available to people who rent and people who live in apartments. A fair go for the climate too.

Sydney Knitting Nannas and Friends @knitnannassyd.bsky.social · 21d

Say hi to Tahlia a community organiser for Solar Citizens at the Solar Picnic Day at Cahill Park Wolli Creek today.

Cause we are stronger together.

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LorennaCleary.bsky.social @lorennacleary.bsky.social · 25d

MY GOD, I HAVE A NEW HERO. SHE HAD THEM SO HOOKED AND THEN BAM, SHE ATE THEM, BONES AND ALL.

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floodsy @floodsy.bsky.social · 28d

This article unpacks some of the lesser known reasons why Albo's approval of the North West Shelf is one of the worst- ever decisons by an Australian government climateanalytics.org/press-releas...

Australian government gaslights the nation as it puts Woodside ahead…

Climate Analytics responds to the Australian government's approval of Woodside Energy's gas production project out to 2070

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Sydney Knitting Nannas and Friends @knitnannassyd.bsky.social · Sep 12

Unlike our PM, we’ve got the right shirt on: Save Scott Reef! Don’t miss the stunning documentary Corals Last Stand

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Sydney Knitting Nannas and Friends @knitnannassyd.bsky.social · Sep 10

This is hot off the press as Nanna Eury is at the Macquarie Marshes. knittingnannas.org/2025/09/10/w...

Water to flow in NSW inland rivers

Nanna Eury talks to pastoralist Garry Hall at the Macquarie Marshes about the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holders’ decision to release water for NSW inland rivers. This is hot of the pre…

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Sydney Knitting Nannas and Friends @knitnannassyd.bsky.social · Sep 4

Due to a legal technicality flocks of egrets, ibis and magpie geese won't have water for this year's breeding season. Native fish too, need rivers to migrate and spawn. The Environmental Water Holders can release these critical flows NOW so please take 5 to do ⬇️.
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Join me in supporting the Let the water flow Campaign

In an unprecedented crisis for the mighty inland rivers of NSW, the state and federal government are stopping water from naturally flowing down stream to wetlands and waterways that rely on it. The...

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Sydney Knitting Nannas and Friends @knitnannassyd.bsky.social · Aug 28

Why isnt this leading the News today? All over the tv & print news so everyone wakes up? www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Collapse of critical Atlantic current is no longer low-likelihood, study finds

Scientists say ‘shocking’ discovery shows rapid cuts in carbon emissions are needed to avoid catastrophic fallout

www.theguardian.com

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Yung En Chee @yungenchee.bsky.social · Aug 18

Will Labor's productivity roundtable carry-on take into account the National Climate Risk Assessment that they've been refusing to release❓

Cos it sure sounds like there're some HUGE productivity implications in that report❗

Take off the blindfold, folks❗

ApaulD @apauld.bsky.social · Aug 18

David Pocock MP: Setting emissions target without releasing the National Climate Risk Assessment is “going on a journey without a map”. How to plan the journey when you don’t know where you’re headed? How to assess the effectiveness of policy if we don’t know what needs to be addressed? #auspol

Text from Larissa Waters #auspol “
labour is trying to bury the National climate risk assessment to avoid legitimate scrutiny before they announce the 2035 climate targets.

Climate targets aren’t just figures on a page. The climate crisis is causing life or death events for people and communities experiencing worsening natural disasters. Australians need to know what climate impacts are in store“

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alexmckinnon.bsky.social @alexmckinnon.bsky.social · Aug 15

It's Going Well

Deepcut News @deepcutnews.bsky.social · Aug 15

Things have gone from bad to worse for the Bendigo Writers Festival, with more than a third of the lineup pulling out over concerns the event is restricting criticism of Israel

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Anti-censorship boycott leaves Bendigo Writers Festival in tatters

More than a third of the Festival's lineup has withdrawn over restrictions on criticising Israel

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Sydney Knitting Nannas and Friends @knitnannassyd.bsky.social · Aug 5

A 20 strong flock of 👵🧶‘s assembled outside NSW Parliament House today for our annual “Welcome Back Pollies” event. Thanks to #Climate #Forest #Rivers #Koalas guests including @suehigginson.bsky.social
We also heard the latest on Sydney’s new Koala Park with Saul Deane from Save Sydney’s Koalas! 🧵

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · Jun 16

Australia has an opportunity to get out of AUKUS. We should take it.

We ask the Albanese Government to prioritise Australia's interests and security, and to join the UK and the US Governments in undertaking an independent parliamentary inquiry into AUKUS.

✍️ Add your name: theaus.in/AUKUS_inquiry

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floodsy @floodsy.bsky.social · Jul 31

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/al...

Allow the March for Gaza on the Sydney Harbour Bridge!

Israel's deliberate starvation of 2.1 million Palestinians in Gaza has reached catastrophic levels. According to the UN one third of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have not eaten for days. 40,000 babi...

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Sydney Knitting Nannas and Friends @knitnannassyd.bsky.social · Jul 21

Hey Albo, it’s been A Long Way to The Top! But we’re expecting a lot from your 2nd set & we know you love❤️ AC/DC. So here’s little 🎵 to get your #climate mojo working – from some headbangin’ Nannas.
Go harder, go faster! More wind and solar! Less coal and gas!
Prod: AnitaJorgensenwtsthestory.com.au

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floodsy @floodsy.bsky.social · Jul 16

There is no law to protect Australian citizens from the impacts of climate change. reneweconomy.com.au/court-agrees...

Court agrees government paid “scant regard” to climate threat, throws out lawsuit anyway

Court agrees Australian government acted negligently when it failed to take meaningful action on climate change, but says current laws can do nothing about it.

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Sydney Knitting Nannas and Friends @knitnannassyd.bsky.social · Jun 14

SydNannas visited @JuliePaterson @ Dobell Drawing Finalists @NationalArtSchool, a Menindee Memorial fabric hanging full of pieces of cross stitched = fish floating. Beautiful, haunting

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floodsy @floodsy.bsky.social · Jun 12

that's why health is so good, it's a people thing

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floodsy @floodsy.bsky.social · Jun 12

We've got talent, heaps. Last night I saw comedians on the ABC being funny about spelling - imagine what they could do with the gas fiasco.

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floodsy @floodsy.bsky.social · Jun 12

The thing about health is we all care deeply about our family's health, no matter where we live and what conversations we have. So yeah, that'd be a good place to start getting on the same page. Labor would have to switch channels to lead it, and fall out with the Woodsides and Whitehavens

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Sydney Knitting Nannas and Friends @knitnannassyd.bsky.social · Jun 10

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Sydney Knitting Nannas & Friends – Statement on Gaza

Sydney Knitting Nannas & Friends express our horror at the Israeli government’s crimes against humanity and their genocidal acts [1] against the Palestinian people in Gaza. We abhor the use of …

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floodsy @floodsy.bsky.social · Jun 9

Gas industry explainers from ABC RN www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
and the Sunday Shot on You Tube www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2c8...

Woodside’s massive gas extension explained - ABC listen

The oil and gas giant Woodside has been handed a big win by Labor, with the life of its massive gas plant in Western Australia extended until 2070. That’s great news for the company that wants to sta...

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floodsy @floodsy.bsky.social · Jun 9

Help! The crew of the Madleen have been kidnapped byy Israel according to social media I'm seeing. Guardian saying communications with the Madleen lost ...

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Gabriel Siqueira @gabrieldread.bsky.social · Jun 9

URGENTE 🚨
A Freedom Flotilla Coalition confirmou que os voluntários a bordo do Madleen foram sequestrados pelas forças israelenses.

A coalizão apela à população para que pressione seus governos a tomarem medidas imediatas para garantir a segurança e a libertação das pessoas a bordo.

Aaliyah 🇮🇪🇵🇸 ‼️SAVE GAZA‼️ @aaliyahxx.bsky.social · Jun 9

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition has confirmed that the volunteers aboard the Madleen have been kidnapped by Israeli forces.

The coalition is calling on the public to pressure their governments to take immediate action to ensure the safety and release of those on board.

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Sydney Knitting Nannas and Friends @knitnannassyd.bsky.social · Jun 8

Ask the Treasurer to pull the plug on the millions of dollars he is spending on destroying our native forests. Environmental and fiscal responsibility demands it. knittingnannas.org/2025/06/09/a...

Action of the Week 9 June 2025

It’s nearly state budget time, and time to tell the Treasurer we object to spending millions of taxpayer dollars on destroying our native forests taking away the benefits they provide.

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