Jason Adamson
@jasonadamson.bsky.social
Low-wage healthcare worker in Australia. Struggling to hold down any job.
Formerly a maritime engineer. Worked for a US firm during Trump's first term, which ruined my life.
Will post: Ships/defence, healthy things, sensible auspol, integrity/fairness.
Formerly a maritime engineer. Worked for a US firm during Trump's first term, which ruined my life.
Will post: Ships/defence, healthy things, sensible auspol, integrity/fairness.
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a new genre of photo in the last year is federal agents working for ICE pointing guns directly at photographers
November 11, 2025 at 12:41 AM
a new genre of photo in the last year is federal agents working for ICE pointing guns directly at photographers
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Vice Admiral Mead, head of the Australian Submarine Agency, to retire next year. Another #AUKUS architect to depart before the project turns turtle. #auspol
Australia's 'no fail' submarine mission set for shake-up as boss quits
Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead's retirement will come just a year before the first US nuclear-powered submarine is due to be deployed to Western Australia in 2027 under the AUKUS agreement.
www.abc.net.au
November 6, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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What the what now. "The United States is preparing to establish a military presence at an airbase in Damascus to help enable a security pact that Washington is brokering between Syria and Israel, six sources familiar with the matter told Reuters." www.reuters.com/world/middle...
www.reuters.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM
What the what now. "The United States is preparing to establish a military presence at an airbase in Damascus to help enable a security pact that Washington is brokering between Syria and Israel, six sources familiar with the matter told Reuters." www.reuters.com/world/middle...
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Gaming regulator announces temporary halt on accepting bribes www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Gambling regulator stops accepting gifts from betting companies, for now
The announcement comes six months after the ABC first reported the Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission chair had accepted corporate hospitality from bookmakers.
www.abc.net.au
November 6, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Gaming regulator announces temporary halt on accepting bribes www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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Diplomacy. As guests in a foreign country, the US thinks that their full-time army can access foodbanks.
The 37,000 🇺🇸US soldiers stationed in 🇩🇪Germany are facing US gov’t shutdown-related hardships.
The US Army therefore published a guide on its website with tips on how they can survive, listing links to emergency social benefits and loans, and recommending German food banks.
~The times we live in…🫣
The US Army therefore published a guide on its website with tips on how they can survive, listing links to emergency social benefits and loans, and recommending German food banks.
~The times we live in…🫣
Shutdown: Army empfiehlt US-Soldaten in Deutschland zur Tafel zu gehen
Der Shutdown in den USA trifft 37.000 US-Soldaten in Deutschland: Die Army empfiehlt Notfall-Hilfen, sogar den Gang zur Tafel. Droht Mitte November der komplette Gehaltsausfall?
de.euronews.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Diplomacy. As guests in a foreign country, the US thinks that their full-time army can access foodbanks.
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Absolutely amazing: they've got so much solar in Australia that they need more people to use more of it, so the gov't has instructed energy retailers to offer *at least three hours of free power* during the middle of the day.
Meanwhile fossil-addled US struggles with an energy-price crisis ...
Meanwhile fossil-addled US struggles with an energy-price crisis ...
Energy retailers to be directed to offer free power three hours a day
Saying there is enough solar power for everyone in the daytime, Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen will direct retailers to provide three hours of free power every day to consumers.
www.abc.net.au
November 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Absolutely amazing: they've got so much solar in Australia that they need more people to use more of it, so the gov't has instructed energy retailers to offer *at least three hours of free power* during the middle of the day.
Meanwhile fossil-addled US struggles with an energy-price crisis ...
Meanwhile fossil-addled US struggles with an energy-price crisis ...
Pilot on his phone while entering port, but wind a big factor: max allowable (20kn) when they entered then unexpected wind increase as they arrive. See the video and ATSB report.
Glad to hear that Leeuwin II is sailing again.
www.atsb.gov.au/sites/defaul...
Glad to hear that Leeuwin II is sailing again.
www.atsb.gov.au/sites/defaul...
November 3, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Pilot on his phone while entering port, but wind a big factor: max allowable (20kn) when they entered then unexpected wind increase as they arrive. See the video and ATSB report.
Glad to hear that Leeuwin II is sailing again.
www.atsb.gov.au/sites/defaul...
Glad to hear that Leeuwin II is sailing again.
www.atsb.gov.au/sites/defaul...
Watched the latest ep of If Your Listening by @mattbevan.bsky.social
He mentions a 'creepy' dude at 1:50. Gotta mention dude is Palmer Luckey, CEO of Anduril Ind.
The creep is earning millions from gov defence contracts. He won a UUV contract with Aus uncompetitively. Why back him?
He mentions a 'creepy' dude at 1:50. Gotta mention dude is Palmer Luckey, CEO of Anduril Ind.
The creep is earning millions from gov defence contracts. He won a UUV contract with Aus uncompetitively. Why back him?
November 3, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Watched the latest ep of If Your Listening by @mattbevan.bsky.social
He mentions a 'creepy' dude at 1:50. Gotta mention dude is Palmer Luckey, CEO of Anduril Ind.
The creep is earning millions from gov defence contracts. He won a UUV contract with Aus uncompetitively. Why back him?
He mentions a 'creepy' dude at 1:50. Gotta mention dude is Palmer Luckey, CEO of Anduril Ind.
The creep is earning millions from gov defence contracts. He won a UUV contract with Aus uncompetitively. Why back him?
While this is happening, there's a generous subsidy for wealthy Australians to buy home batteries.
New report exposes what’s happening behind the prepaid meter. If it happened in Sydney, it would be a scandal. In First Nations communities, it’s policy.
reneweconomy.com.au
November 3, 2025 at 2:41 AM
While this is happening, there's a generous subsidy for wealthy Australians to buy home batteries.
Sail cargo ship. Very cool.
youtu.be/dUdaBnJ58jI
youtu.be/dUdaBnJ58jI
World's largest cargo sailboat makes first transatlantic crossing | REUTERS
YouTube video by Reuters
youtu.be
November 1, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Sail cargo ship. Very cool.
youtu.be/dUdaBnJ58jI
youtu.be/dUdaBnJ58jI
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America used to be the source of more than two-thirds of the aid destined to improve health in sub-Saharan Africa. But Donald Trump’s decision to dismantle USAID has caused chaos.
Some forecast hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of extra deaths
Some forecast hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of extra deaths
The Trump administration’s approach to global health is flawed but fixable
America First need not put Africans last
econ.st
November 1, 2025 at 3:40 PM
America used to be the source of more than two-thirds of the aid destined to improve health in sub-Saharan Africa. But Donald Trump’s decision to dismantle USAID has caused chaos.
Some forecast hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of extra deaths
Some forecast hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of extra deaths
Another classic Australian marine investment. Why are they always like this?
The NT government will gain no direct revenue from the ship lift project, despite spending $820 million on its construction.
Darwin ship lift should proceed despite $720m cost increase, report finds
The NT government will gain no direct revenue from the ship lift project, despite spending $820 million on its construction.
www.abc.net.au
October 31, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Another classic Australian marine investment. Why are they always like this?
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Peter Williams, A former executive with US defense contractor L3Harris has pleaded guilty to selling digital spy tools to a Russian broker, the Justice Department announced. Williams pleaded to two counts of theft of trade secrets reut.rs/49o7Q0I
October 29, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Peter Williams, A former executive with US defense contractor L3Harris has pleaded guilty to selling digital spy tools to a Russian broker, the Justice Department announced. Williams pleaded to two counts of theft of trade secrets reut.rs/49o7Q0I
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USS Vermont (SSN 792) Virginia-class Block IV nuclear-powered attack submarine coming into HMAS Stirling in Western Australia - October 29, 2025 SRC: INT- cn_aust
October 29, 2025 at 2:08 PM
USS Vermont (SSN 792) Virginia-class Block IV nuclear-powered attack submarine coming into HMAS Stirling in Western Australia - October 29, 2025 SRC: INT- cn_aust
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Python rejects $1.5M grant from U.S. govt. fearing ethical compromise
Python rejects $1.5M grant from U.S. govt. fearing ethical compromise
The Python Software Foundation (PSF) has withdrawn its $1.5 million grant proposal to the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) due to funding terms forcing a compromise on its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion..
www.bleepingcomputer.com
October 28, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Python rejects $1.5M grant from U.S. govt. fearing ethical compromise
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AEMO to conduct “world first” trials of running a big isolated grid with no synchronous generation, with battery inverters taking centre stage.
reneweconomy.com.au
October 27, 2025 at 3:43 AM
AEMO to conduct “world first” trials of running a big isolated grid with no synchronous generation, with battery inverters taking centre stage.
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Bad news for Western Europe.
Strategically, Russia aims to sit astride the strategic ‘sea line of communication’ (SLOC), and for the first time be in a position to press its finger on pulse of world trade.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Strategically, Russia aims to sit astride the strategic ‘sea line of communication’ (SLOC), and for the first time be in a position to press its finger on pulse of world trade.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Climate change clears northern route for first container ...
The melting ice sheet has opened up a north-east passage – which brings fresh political and environmental dangers along with it
observer.co.uk
October 26, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Bad news for Western Europe.
Strategically, Russia aims to sit astride the strategic ‘sea line of communication’ (SLOC), and for the first time be in a position to press its finger on pulse of world trade.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Strategically, Russia aims to sit astride the strategic ‘sea line of communication’ (SLOC), and for the first time be in a position to press its finger on pulse of world trade.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
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Doesn't seem to have occurred to everyone yet that the US Congress may never reconvene.
October 26, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Doesn't seem to have occurred to everyone yet that the US Congress may never reconvene.
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Of all the housing charts not made by MMI, this one is my favourite. It shows how, despite rhetoric, housing shortages aren't a global phenomenon, but they do seem to be an Anglo-American one.
October 23, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Of all the housing charts not made by MMI, this one is my favourite. It shows how, despite rhetoric, housing shortages aren't a global phenomenon, but they do seem to be an Anglo-American one.
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Trump terminates all trade negotiations with Canada.
October 24, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Trump terminates all trade negotiations with Canada.
Serious issues in the ADF is something we hear of too regularly. Good to see there may be consequences.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Former servicewoman says she was threatened with rape for standing up to boss
The class action, which was officially launched in the Federal Court today, will operate on an opt-out basis.
www.abc.net.au
October 24, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Serious issues in the ADF is something we hear of too regularly. Good to see there may be consequences.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
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Our #RussianSecrets investigation is finally out. It shows that Russia is protecting its nuclear weapons in the Arctic with Western technology. To this end, an underwater listening system called Harmony has been created in recent years. THREAD
October 23, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Our #RussianSecrets investigation is finally out. It shows that Russia is protecting its nuclear weapons in the Arctic with Western technology. To this end, an underwater listening system called Harmony has been created in recent years. THREAD