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John Holmes
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On unceded lands of the Kulin Nations, Melbourne au
Climate, environment, natural sciences, social justice, democracy, health.
b, 313 ppm CO2, now 422
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So he's sending his deputy to meet with one of them?
August 26, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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An unfamiliar phrase I had to look up. Apparently 'on the docket' refers to inclusion on an American court's list of proceedings. I wonder why they would be vetting what an Australian government does in Canberra. from www.abc.net.au/news/justin
Clip of ABC News headline reading: What the federal government has on the docket for Canberra.
July 15, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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The Roaring Fifties?
March 24, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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Map showing the rainfall deficit over much of southern Australia over the last 12 months:
March 24, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Trumpet Of Patriots always reminds me of this, from Terry Gilliam
Gilliam illustration of six doubled-over figures blowing post-horns with their posteriors.
March 12, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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"Where does Australia's illegal cigarette trade begin?"
It begins from the size of the tax margin on tobacco. The price mechanism to discourage smoking has been pushed too far. Time to reduce that and adopt other strategies.
4 Corners asks: Cash-only stores, unmarked white vans, and a shipping container with falsified documents. Where does Australia's illegal cigarette trade begin?
March 2, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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Global wind patterns
earth.nullschool.net
The message on the web page reads: Notice Weather and climate data shown on this website and countless others are at risk. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is the U.S. agency responsible for global weather forecasting, hurricane prediction, ocean observation, and many other services vital to public safety. Its satellites, supercomputers, and research teams provide essential data that help us understand our planet and protect lives. On February 27, the new U.S. administration initiated mass firings at NOAA. These actions are unethical and deeply disruptive to the talented scientists and engineers who dedicate themselves to the public good. The firings, along with expected budget cuts, have serious implications for the availability and quality of weather forecasts produced by the United States. They must be reversed immediately. Much of the data on this website is downloaded directly from NOAA's servers. In this environment of uncertainty, access could be disrupted at any time. While I'll strive to keep all features on this website functional and switch to alternative data sources if necessary, some datasets have no substitute if they go offline. If this concerns you, speak up. Share on social media. And if you're in the U.S., contact your representatives. - Cameron
March 2, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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@nancycato.bsky.social Dear Nancy, I thought this photo might interest you. I believe your name is hiding behind the soldier's hat. Ringwood, March 1965. via Ringwood & District Historical Society on Facebook
Some uniformed soldiers march ceremonially along a road past some shops and onlookers.
March 1, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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Should the Australian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale be left empty?
Fiona Katauskas
It’d certainly make a statement

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February 27, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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Stochastic Terrorism
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
What Is Stochastic Terrorism? Stochastic terrorism refers to public figures using hateful or dehumanizing language to incite violence. They don't give direct instructions, but their words create a dangerous environment in which violence becomes more likely. How It Works The Speaker: Uses hostile or demonizing language about individuals or groups that's vague enough to deny responsibility or claim it was misinterpreted. The Listener: Feels validated or triggered and interprets it as a call to action. The Result: Unpredictable acts of violence. Why It Matters Words have power. Words and even gestures can mislead and manipulate, and rhetoric can shape decisions. Recognizing this tactic helps people make choices. Learn to spot it for your own growth and for others. Stand up for kindness and accountability. It's not implusive. It's intentional. Recognize it. Stay informed. Help others. Take Back Control.
February 15, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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There was a magnitude 4.4 earthquake in the Port Augusta region this morning
A map of part of South Australia from the Geoscience Australia website showing a large red dot at the earthquake location north-east of Port Augusta.
February 9, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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Can anyone fix police grammar?
He was charged with destroy property in company use fire, destroy/damage property in company, goods in personal custody suspected being stolen, and cultivate prohibited plant.
January 21, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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It's a bit damp in Karratha this morning:
Web page from Bureau of Meteorology of observations from Karratha airport, showing rainfall since 9am as 269.2 mm
January 19, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Graphic shows a very sad, ill planet. Text reads "No intelligent species would destroy their own environment."
January 10, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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All his jackets are specially made with one arm sewn on backwards
A picture of EM in a swastika pose over a white circle on a red background
January 4, 2025 at 4:45 AM
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Did you ever read Professor Branestawm when you were a kid? He had special glasses for nearly every purpose including some for finding the other glasses when he lost them.
Still from 2014 film of the Professor in a tweed jacket and wearing 3 different pairs of glasses on his nose and pushed up onto his forehead.
December 14, 2024 at 11:30 PM
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Eh? Why do they think I'm there? Forecast confirms the planet is in major trouble.
Screenshot of the top of The Guardian home page which shows my location as North Pole and a weather forecast exceeding 40 degrees C.
November 30, 2024 at 10:32 PM
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Latest #Covid report for Victoria. It appears to be heading for a spike in the lead-up to Christmas
Report includes graphs. Text reads: Current trends indicate increasing levels of COVID-19 activity in Victoria. Whilst public reporting paused due to system changes last fortnight, the Victorian Department of Health continued to monitor COVID-19 trends. Daily counts last 12 weeks The number of people in hospital with COVID-19 has increased this week. The 7-day average is 173 (week ending 12 November), compared to 112 last week. The 7-day average of ICU patients has remained stable this week (9 to 9). COVID-19 notifications increased this week. A total of 1,398 cases (PCR-confirmed) were notified in the most recent week (ending 12 November), compared to 1,242 the week prior. 11,032 PCR tests were completed last week, similar to the week prior with 10,909 tests. 10.7% of tests returned a positive SARS-CoV-2 result, an increase from 9% the previous week. Globally, JN.1 is the most prevalent variant group. Current Variants Under Monitoring designated by WHO include JN.1.7, KP.2, KP.3, KP.3.1.1, JN.1.18, LB.1 and XEC. XEC (recombinant of KS.1.1 and KP.3.3) was designated a VUM on 24 September 2024. In Australia, JN.1 and associated sublineages (particularly KP.3) continue to comprise the majority of variants identified. XEC has recently increased in abundance. National reporting of deaths due to COVID-19, influenza and RSV is available from the ABS <https://www.abs.gov.au/articles/deaths-due-covid-19-influenza-a nd-rsv-australia-2022-september-2024#acute-respiratory-infection-mortality-in-australia>
November 14, 2024 at 11:16 PM