Antony Balmain
@antonyb.bsky.social
Head of Media and Comms, Market Forces, working on climate, ex SBS, ABC, AAP, Red Cross, IFRC, love beach, forests, mountains, great stories, photos, films and laughing.
“What you do makes a difference and you have to decide what kind of a difference you want to make” - Jane Goodall.
Thank you Jane for your incredible life’s work inspiring countless millions to make this world a better place.
#JaneGoodall #nature #climate
Thank you Jane for your incredible life’s work inspiring countless millions to make this world a better place.
#JaneGoodall #nature #climate
October 2, 2025 at 2:46 AM
“What you do makes a difference and you have to decide what kind of a difference you want to make” - Jane Goodall.
Thank you Jane for your incredible life’s work inspiring countless millions to make this world a better place.
#JaneGoodall #nature #climate
Thank you Jane for your incredible life’s work inspiring countless millions to make this world a better place.
#JaneGoodall #nature #climate
Good morning from Coburg Lake.
There is so much beauty on this precious planet 🌍 we can all do more to protect it
There is so much beauty on this precious planet 🌍 we can all do more to protect it
September 13, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Good morning from Coburg Lake.
There is so much beauty on this precious planet 🌍 we can all do more to protect it
There is so much beauty on this precious planet 🌍 we can all do more to protect it
HUGE. Tens of thousands, health workers, teachers, marching in Melbourne in biggest ever national march for #Palestine
✅ There must be an immediate #ceasefire
✅ Independent aid must be allowed in NOW
✅ Sanctions must be imposed on Israel until it ends the genocidal killing
✅ There must be an immediate #ceasefire
✅ Independent aid must be allowed in NOW
✅ Sanctions must be imposed on Israel until it ends the genocidal killing
August 24, 2025 at 5:18 AM
HUGE. Tens of thousands, health workers, teachers, marching in Melbourne in biggest ever national march for #Palestine
✅ There must be an immediate #ceasefire
✅ Independent aid must be allowed in NOW
✅ Sanctions must be imposed on Israel until it ends the genocidal killing
✅ There must be an immediate #ceasefire
✅ Independent aid must be allowed in NOW
✅ Sanctions must be imposed on Israel until it ends the genocidal killing
Big crowd at nation wide march for #Palestine in #Melbourne.
#CeasfireForGaza
✅ There must be an immediate end of the killing of children
✅ Independent food, medical supplies and other aid must be allowed in
✅ Sanctions NOW to pressure for a ceasefire and independent aid
#CeasfireForGaza
✅ There must be an immediate end of the killing of children
✅ Independent food, medical supplies and other aid must be allowed in
✅ Sanctions NOW to pressure for a ceasefire and independent aid
August 24, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Big crowd at nation wide march for #Palestine in #Melbourne.
#CeasfireForGaza
✅ There must be an immediate end of the killing of children
✅ Independent food, medical supplies and other aid must be allowed in
✅ Sanctions NOW to pressure for a ceasefire and independent aid
#CeasfireForGaza
✅ There must be an immediate end of the killing of children
✅ Independent food, medical supplies and other aid must be allowed in
✅ Sanctions NOW to pressure for a ceasefire and independent aid
June 18, 2025 at 12:42 PM
June 18, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Absolutely awesome last night being there with nearly 80,000 people at #DreamtimeAtTheG on Wurundjeri Woiwurrung Country, seeing everyone united recognising and celebrating wonderful First Nations peoples and cultures in the #SirDoug Nicholls Indigenous round of the #AFL
May 24, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Absolutely awesome last night being there with nearly 80,000 people at #DreamtimeAtTheG on Wurundjeri Woiwurrung Country, seeing everyone united recognising and celebrating wonderful First Nations peoples and cultures in the #SirDoug Nicholls Indigenous round of the #AFL
A new report by top environment organisations highlights Australia’s ageing coal power plants broke down 128 times over summer sparking soaring energy prices.
The report confirms renewable energy backed by storage is more reliable and cheaper.
reneweconomy.com.au/riddled-with...
The report confirms renewable energy backed by storage is more reliable and cheaper.
reneweconomy.com.au/riddled-with...
May 14, 2025 at 6:20 AM
A new report by top environment organisations highlights Australia’s ageing coal power plants broke down 128 times over summer sparking soaring energy prices.
The report confirms renewable energy backed by storage is more reliable and cheaper.
reneweconomy.com.au/riddled-with...
The report confirms renewable energy backed by storage is more reliable and cheaper.
reneweconomy.com.au/riddled-with...
Dear @abcnewsnetau.bsky.social why has it not been disclosed Georgina Downer is Menzies Centre Director AND twice stood as a Liberal Party politician?
And Menzies Institute is one of a network of conservative think-tanks out to kill the switch to clean energy?
reneweconomy.com.au/the-network-...
And Menzies Institute is one of a network of conservative think-tanks out to kill the switch to clean energy?
reneweconomy.com.au/the-network-...
April 28, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Dear @abcnewsnetau.bsky.social why has it not been disclosed Georgina Downer is Menzies Centre Director AND twice stood as a Liberal Party politician?
And Menzies Institute is one of a network of conservative think-tanks out to kill the switch to clean energy?
reneweconomy.com.au/the-network-...
And Menzies Institute is one of a network of conservative think-tanks out to kill the switch to clean energy?
reneweconomy.com.au/the-network-...
Wurundjeri elder Joy Murphy is heartbroken and distressed after Melbourne Storm cancelled welcome to country.
It’s no accident Storm Director Brett Ralph funds far right Advance, which is running anti welcome to country campaign.
@theklaxon.bsky.social
theklaxon.com.au/liberal-part...
It’s no accident Storm Director Brett Ralph funds far right Advance, which is running anti welcome to country campaign.
@theklaxon.bsky.social
theklaxon.com.au/liberal-part...
April 25, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Wurundjeri elder Joy Murphy is heartbroken and distressed after Melbourne Storm cancelled welcome to country.
It’s no accident Storm Director Brett Ralph funds far right Advance, which is running anti welcome to country campaign.
@theklaxon.bsky.social
theklaxon.com.au/liberal-part...
It’s no accident Storm Director Brett Ralph funds far right Advance, which is running anti welcome to country campaign.
@theklaxon.bsky.social
theklaxon.com.au/liberal-part...
Oh dear, world’s top 50 billionaires including, #Musk, Bezos #Zuckerberg and Rinehart have lost nearly a trillion dollars in two days and they’re turning on #Trump
Better set up a Go Fund Me for these poor people.
#ElonMusk #TrumpMarketCrash
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
Better set up a Go Fund Me for these poor people.
#ElonMusk #TrumpMarketCrash
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
April 9, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Oh dear, world’s top 50 billionaires including, #Musk, Bezos #Zuckerberg and Rinehart have lost nearly a trillion dollars in two days and they’re turning on #Trump
Better set up a Go Fund Me for these poor people.
#ElonMusk #TrumpMarketCrash
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
Better set up a Go Fund Me for these poor people.
#ElonMusk #TrumpMarketCrash
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
I’m on holiday so a bit tuned out of the news but what a farking joke that the election debate between PM #Albanese and #Dutton is NOT on free-to-air TV but IS on subscription Sky and Murdoch news sites. Seriously?
What kind of a democracy is this #Australia?
#AusVotes #auspol
What kind of a democracy is this #Australia?
#AusVotes #auspol
April 8, 2025 at 6:48 AM
I’m on holiday so a bit tuned out of the news but what a farking joke that the election debate between PM #Albanese and #Dutton is NOT on free-to-air TV but IS on subscription Sky and Murdoch news sites. Seriously?
What kind of a democracy is this #Australia?
#AusVotes #auspol
What kind of a democracy is this #Australia?
#AusVotes #auspol
What does it say about Peter Dutton when he says “oh got him, got him,” clapping himself when he injures a camera man miskicking a footy into his head?
And who said “Yes. What a shot,” straight after? Unreal. Watch ABC video below.
#AusVotes2025 #Dutton
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
And who said “Yes. What a shot,” straight after? Unreal. Watch ABC video below.
#AusVotes2025 #Dutton
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
April 5, 2025 at 2:12 AM
What does it say about Peter Dutton when he says “oh got him, got him,” clapping himself when he injures a camera man miskicking a footy into his head?
And who said “Yes. What a shot,” straight after? Unreal. Watch ABC video below.
#AusVotes2025 #Dutton
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
And who said “Yes. What a shot,” straight after? Unreal. Watch ABC video below.
#AusVotes2025 #Dutton
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
Proud to say I’ve survived 1 month on febfast, sugar and alcohol free raising money for @LifelineAust and @YSASVic supporting young people to overcome addiction and suicide risk.
I’m sure we all know people who’ve needed help.
Please donate now. Thanks
febfast.org.au/antony-balmain
I’m sure we all know people who’ve needed help.
Please donate now. Thanks
febfast.org.au/antony-balmain
March 2, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Proud to say I’ve survived 1 month on febfast, sugar and alcohol free raising money for @LifelineAust and @YSASVic supporting young people to overcome addiction and suicide risk.
I’m sure we all know people who’ve needed help.
Please donate now. Thanks
febfast.org.au/antony-balmain
I’m sure we all know people who’ve needed help.
Please donate now. Thanks
febfast.org.au/antony-balmain
Bees feeding on a sunflower and splendid colours by the creek.
I’ve survived 3 weeks of febfast, no sugar and alcohol raising money for YSAS and Lifeline, supporting young people overcome addiction and mental health challenges.
Please share & donate 🙏🏼👍🏼♥️ thank you.
febfast.org.au/antony-balmain
I’ve survived 3 weeks of febfast, no sugar and alcohol raising money for YSAS and Lifeline, supporting young people overcome addiction and mental health challenges.
Please share & donate 🙏🏼👍🏼♥️ thank you.
febfast.org.au/antony-balmain
February 22, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Bees feeding on a sunflower and splendid colours by the creek.
I’ve survived 3 weeks of febfast, no sugar and alcohol raising money for YSAS and Lifeline, supporting young people overcome addiction and mental health challenges.
Please share & donate 🙏🏼👍🏼♥️ thank you.
febfast.org.au/antony-balmain
I’ve survived 3 weeks of febfast, no sugar and alcohol raising money for YSAS and Lifeline, supporting young people overcome addiction and mental health challenges.
Please share & donate 🙏🏼👍🏼♥️ thank you.
febfast.org.au/antony-balmain
February 21, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Time to end fossil fuels yet?
One in 10 homes could become uninsurable by 2035, analyst warns
#LosAngelesFires #CaliforniaWildfires #Climate
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
One in 10 homes could become uninsurable by 2035, analyst warns
#LosAngelesFires #CaliforniaWildfires #Climate
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
January 15, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Time to end fossil fuels yet?
One in 10 homes could become uninsurable by 2035, analyst warns
#LosAngelesFires #CaliforniaWildfires #Climate
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
One in 10 homes could become uninsurable by 2035, analyst warns
#LosAngelesFires #CaliforniaWildfires #Climate
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
A nearly full moon saying hi to Venus over the great southern ocean.
Wishing #peace and happiness to all.
#nature #photography #clouds #PhotoOfTheDay
Wishing #peace and happiness to all.
#nature #photography #clouds #PhotoOfTheDay
December 14, 2024 at 9:45 PM
A nearly full moon saying hi to Venus over the great southern ocean.
Wishing #peace and happiness to all.
#nature #photography #clouds #PhotoOfTheDay
Wishing #peace and happiness to all.
#nature #photography #clouds #PhotoOfTheDay
Australia and the world are experiencing hottest years on record, terrible heatwaves, fires, storms and floods.
Coal and gas companies must not be allowed to ram ahead with new mining when renewable #solar, #wind and battery storage are available now to halt dangerous heating.
Coal and gas companies must not be allowed to ram ahead with new mining when renewable #solar, #wind and battery storage are available now to halt dangerous heating.
December 2, 2024 at 7:50 AM
THIS
By cartoonist @meganjherbert.bsky.social
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By cartoonist @meganjherbert.bsky.social
@risingtideaus.bsky.social @tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social
November 25, 2024 at 4:56 AM
Sharing a bowl of delicious cherries from our tree planted a couple of years ago. Oh and a few strawberries 🍓
The possums ate more than we picked and even managed to untie little nets we had over the cherries. 🍒
Anyone have any tips for keeping the possums at bay apart from nets?
The possums ate more than we picked and even managed to untie little nets we had over the cherries. 🍒
Anyone have any tips for keeping the possums at bay apart from nets?
November 16, 2024 at 7:48 AM
Sharing a bowl of delicious cherries from our tree planted a couple of years ago. Oh and a few strawberries 🍓
The possums ate more than we picked and even managed to untie little nets we had over the cherries. 🍒
Anyone have any tips for keeping the possums at bay apart from nets?
The possums ate more than we picked and even managed to untie little nets we had over the cherries. 🍒
Anyone have any tips for keeping the possums at bay apart from nets?
Today I’m proud to be among journalists across the globe and @withMEAA standing in solidarity with colleagues for the @IFJGlobal day for Palestinian Journalists.
Since October, over 100 journalists have been killed in #Gaza - 10% of the workforce, an attack on press freedom. 1/2
Since October, over 100 journalists have been killed in #Gaza - 10% of the workforce, an attack on press freedom. 1/2
February 26, 2024 at 11:03 AM
Today I’m proud to be among journalists across the globe and @withMEAA standing in solidarity with colleagues for the @IFJGlobal day for Palestinian Journalists.
Since October, over 100 journalists have been killed in #Gaza - 10% of the workforce, an attack on press freedom. 1/2
Since October, over 100 journalists have been killed in #Gaza - 10% of the workforce, an attack on press freedom. 1/2
Made organic yoghurt and sugar free sour dough fruit buns today. 😀 have a lovely day everyone.
February 10, 2024 at 3:31 AM
Made organic yoghurt and sugar free sour dough fruit buns today. 😀 have a lovely day everyone.
First cherries from our tree planted last year. A few didn’t make it into the bowl.
Better than last year when the possums ate the lot. 😁
Better than last year when the possums ate the lot. 😁
November 23, 2023 at 8:50 AM
First cherries from our tree planted last year. A few didn’t make it into the bowl.
Better than last year when the possums ate the lot. 😁
Better than last year when the possums ate the lot. 😁