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Pauline Grierson
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Plants & soil | Tree rings | Water | Isotopes | Fire |Arid Australia | Biogeochemistry |Botany | Inordinately fond of working dogs, esp. kelpies
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michcampbell.fediscience.org.ap.brid.gy
The cross-benchers in the senate have organised an inquiry into the funding and resourcing of the CSIRO. Details at the link below, submissions aredue 30 Jan.

#CSIRO #auspol #science #australia

https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Economics/CSIRO
Funding and Resourcing for the CSIRO
Committee: Economics References Committee Date referred: 26 November 2025 Submissions close: 30 January 2026 Reporting date: 31 March 2026 Terms of Reference Funding and resourcing for the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), with particular refe
www.aph.gov.au
November 28, 2025 at 6:36 AM
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csiropublishing.bsky.social
Thank you to everyone who joined us at #ESA2025 and helped make the lunch such a wonderful celebration 🎉

Learn more about Ecology Matters: Conversations with Australian Ecologists by @ecolsocaus.bsky.social and Grace Heathcote:

www.publishing.csiro.au/book/8205
Ecology Matters
Australia is known for its spectacular and diverse natural environment, from sweeping landscapes to unique flora and fauna. It is a place that invokes wonder and demands protection in equal measure. I...
www.publishing.csiro.au
November 26, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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patrickstokes.com
Late contender for best news quote of 2025: "At the end of the day, most people do not give a shit about Ned Kelly’s rotating three-dimensional helmet."
State Library of Victoria faces job cuts as staff accuse management of pursuing ‘digital vanity projects’
Under the plan, 39 jobs would be lost and the public-facing workforce of reference librarians would be cut from 25 staff to 10
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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aineurolab.bsky.social
A rare sea slug who dares to make food from sunlight found in waters near a beach not too far from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Really interesting adaptation. If only we could do this trick…
A rare photosynthesizing sea slug has been found off N.S. Here's why scientists are excited | CBC News
Researchers believe Elysia chlorotica holds promise for medical advances, but it's been too elusive to study.
www.cbc.ca
November 27, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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philplait.bsky.social
A *huge* vaccine victory. I've been writing on this for years; Australia has seen remarkable progress in cervical cancer prevention with the HPV vaccine. I love seeing science triumph like this.
broadwaybabyto.bsky.social Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 1d
Australia recorded ZERO cases of cervical cancer in women under 25 for the first time since they started tracking the cancer in the 80s.

This is the power of vaccines.

The HPV vaccine is extremely effective at preventing cancer.

Viruses can be oncogenic. Get your vaccines and protect yourself!
newsGP - Australia set for world-first cervical cancer elimination
Vaccination programs have played a key role, and GPs remain ‘instrumental’ in boosting screening rates to reach the 2035 target.
www1.racgp.org.au
November 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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coalisdead.bsky.social
Who thinks Israel will stop committing genocide?

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Israel still committing genocide in Gaza, Amnesty International says
The NGO’s chief says last month’s ceasefire ‘risks creating a dangerous illusion that life in Gaza is returning to normal’
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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michcampbell.fediscience.org.ap.brid.gy
If any Western Australians are still awake, please consider signing this petition to make cycling infrastructure around Freo safer. This includes during the Freo traffic bridge closure, and at some of the key pain points on Tydeman Rd, Canning Hwy and the High Street […]
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November 27, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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yungenchee.bsky.social
Thank you, ESA 🙏—excellent statement on what's actually needed to make & sustain meaningful changes as Labor strikes a deal with The Greens to pass EPBC bills

Great to see 'Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and knowledge in decision making and caring for Country' headline the ESA list
November 27, 2025 at 6:17 AM
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yungenchee.bsky.social
It's a relief that Coal & Gas projects have been excluded from the 3 EPBC fast-track pathways of 'national interest' exemption, 'streamlined assessment', & 'bioregional plans'

But those fast-track pathways are still open to all kinds of other developments including 'critical minerals' projects👇
November 27, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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wslresearch.bsky.social
#Internship Alert! BSc or MSc in #EnvironmentalSciences or #chemistry? Interested in #SoilChemistry, #fieldwork and lab analyses🌱🧪? Our Soil Functions and Dynamics group offers a 6-month internship: apply.refline.ch/273855/1806/... #Intern #SoilEcology #ScienceJobs
Job offer: The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL is part of the ETH Domain. Approximately 600 people work on the sustainable use and protection of the environment and on the handling of natural hazards. The Research Unit Forest and Soil Ecology investigates the functions of forests and soils under global environmental change. The Soil Functions and Dynamics group within the Unit is offering a six-month position starting on 1 January 2026 or by agreement as an Intern in Soil Chemistry 80-100% (f/m/d) Within the project DRYMET that seeks to quantify risks from heavy metals to drinking water quality, you will support the project leader in the development of methods for field experiments and in the analysis of soil samples. Your duties will include helping to set up experiments with soil and soil solutions, taking samples and preserving them for analysis, and conducting UV-Vis spectrophotometric analyses. Additionally, you will support field operations and installations at our research sites, mainly in southern Switzerland. Depending on your background and interests, there will be opportunities to gain knowledge on various aspects of soil functioning. For this internship, a bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental sciences or chemistry is required along with basic experience working in a laboratory. Working proficiency in English or German is essential. The ability to learn quickly and work independently is highly valued.
November 27, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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yungenchee.bsky.social
First take on EPBC amendments in the compromise deal struck to get it passed

Justine Bell-James, @euanritchie.bsky.social, @drphilmccormack.bsky.social & me in @aunz.theconversation.com

#NativeForestLogging #MinisterialDiscretion #UnacceptableImpacts #PayToDestroy #NationalEnvironmentalStandards
Long-sought environmental law reform is finally here. But will the compromise deal actually protect nature?
After years of failed attempts, Australia’s environmental laws are finally getting an overhaul. But will they stop the damage done to nature?
theconversation.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:40 AM
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johnquiggin.bsky.social
Go8 defence "we want to make university construction projects simpler" is pathetic - EPBC has nothing to do with this. But exactly what you would expect from Mark Scott, business executive parachuted into running University of Sydney and Go8 Chair
Australia's top universities seek changes to key environmental reform
Australia's top universities have aligned themselves with oil and gas producers, miners and developers on a a key piece of environment legislation, drawing the ire of dozens of academics.
www.abc.net.au
November 26, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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harrysaddler.bsky.social
This is so good. Look at that parrot hop! I had no idea that’s how they got around! www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Martu rangers capture rare night parrot in WA's Pilbara region.
Follow the latest news headlines from Australia's most trusted source. Read in-depth expert analysis and watch live coverage on ABC News.
www.abc.net.au
November 26, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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ronmac11.bsky.social
Grey wagtail, Canary Islands.
#birds
#plants
A patch of cactus with a bird perched in the middle.
November 26, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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yungenchee.bsky.social
itty bitty Christmas Island crablets*

*may not be a scientifically accurate term
c0nc0rdance.bsky.social c0nc0rdance @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social · 2d
There are so many that they form the base of a lot of food webs, including filter-feeding whale sharks who swallow them by the thousands.

Those that survive a few months will return to forage in the forests until they're about 3 yrs old & reach sexual maturity, ready to join Crab Spring Break.
November 26, 2025 at 3:25 AM
pfgblue.bsky.social
Have to say I'm still puzzled as to why the Go8 powers that be considered endorsing weakening of protection of biodiversity and the environment part of its remit ... the justification is rather unconvincing (full disclosure as one of the 90 acadmics who "has ire").
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Australia's top universities seek changes to key environmental reform
Australia's top universities have aligned themselves with oil and gas producers, miners and developers on a a key piece of environment legislation, drawing the ire of dozens of academics.
www.abc.net.au
November 26, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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mackayim.bsky.social
Frikkin amazing stuff.
November 26, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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yungenchee.bsky.social
Very pleased to see that @greens.org.au have won an inquiry into job cuts at CSIRO

Would be great to see attention brought to bear on restructuring (cuts?) at the Australian Research Council too

Why these attacks on science in the public interest in Australia❓ Who does this serve❓
November 26, 2025 at 5:31 AM
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coalisdead.bsky.social
@australianlabor.bsky.social 😡

#shitheads
barbarapocock.bsky.social Barbara Pocock @barbarapocock.bsky.social · 3d
How ludicrous for Labor to cut $5 billion in public services during a cost of living crisis. Every six months the government pays around $5b in Fuel Tax Credits to mining corporations to burn fossil fuels. If Labor is going to cut spending, cut handouts to fossil fuel barons.
November 26, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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biorxiv-plants.bsky.social
Large differences in photorespiration and its temperature response among temperate trees https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.11.22.689893v1
November 26, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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an-leavy.bsky.social
On days like today I keep an eye on the other place because a lot of services still don’t post here

Over 50000 lightning strikes in the last 12 hours in NSW
NSW RFS As the weather continues to deteriorate, we are also tracking thunderstorm activity moving across NSW. Within the last 12 hours, we've detected more than 50,000 lightning strikes. We are seeing some rain, but many of these strikes are occuring in areas with little or no rain. Map shows lightning strikes across NSW
November 26, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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terngirl.bsky.social
’Tis conference season! This is my third, and I’m sort of all drawn out… pun intended. Here is the second logo reimagining for #ESA2025 which is from 23–28 November in Tarndanya (Adelaide)⁠ — Kaurna Country esa2025.org.au
Mallee emu-wren illustration by @terngirl
November 26, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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australiainstitute.org.au
We call on the Federal Parliament to reject these changes and strengthen - not weaken - Australia's environment laws.

Add your name to the petition✍️ nb.australiainstitute.org.au/dont_gut_env...
✍️ PETITION: Don't Gut Australia's Environment Laws
nb.australiainstitute.org.au
November 25, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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australiainstitute.org.au
The Government is trying to push through changes that will weaken our environment laws.

This is the same Government that changed environment laws to protect the toxic salmon industry, and continues to approve fossil fuels for decades to come.
@ebonybennett.bsky.social #auspol
November 25, 2025 at 11:51 PM
pfgblue.bsky.social
Frustrating that actions needed to help restore heath to the Baaka Darling River have been known for decades and yet still aren't put in to practice. Summer temps reguarly >40 oC and the river of too poor quaity to even take a swim.

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
The river is life for these remote communities, but no-one will swim in it
For months, people in remote Indigenous communities have been reporting skin rashes after going in the water, and a report confirms something is wrong with the river.
www.abc.net.au
November 26, 2025 at 1:13 AM