Kerry Jaggers 🇦🇺
@kerryjaggers.bsky.social
Navigating the 2020s with trepidation, hope, yet waning optimism. Covid shook me around. Labor/Independents/never LNP. Lives in Canberra 🥰, Ngunnawal country. #auspol
Trump has said his administration would “end all federal benefits and subsidies to noncitizens” and remove “anyone who is not a net asset to the United States”. #USpol
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Trump says he will ‘permanently pause’ migration from ‘third world countries’ after national guard shooting
In a social media post sent late on Thanksgiving, US president said he would ‘end all federal benefits and subsidies to noncitizens’ following Washington DC shooting
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November 28, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Trump has said his administration would “end all federal benefits and subsidies to noncitizens” and remove “anyone who is not a net asset to the United States”. #USpol
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Sigh. But hey, we've been warned.
"Fire authorities are warning some parts of Australia are likely to rapidly transition into a 'highly flammable' state this summer as the effects of long-term severe dryness and a warm summer take hold." #auspol #bushfires
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"Fire authorities are warning some parts of Australia are likely to rapidly transition into a 'highly flammable' state this summer as the effects of long-term severe dryness and a warm summer take hold." #auspol #bushfires
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Warning on highly flammable fire conditions ahead of hot summer
An increased risk of bushfire is expected for parts of the country this summer, with most areas expecting hotter than normal temperatures.
www.abc.net.au
November 27, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Sigh. But hey, we've been warned.
"Fire authorities are warning some parts of Australia are likely to rapidly transition into a 'highly flammable' state this summer as the effects of long-term severe dryness and a warm summer take hold." #auspol #bushfires
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
"Fire authorities are warning some parts of Australia are likely to rapidly transition into a 'highly flammable' state this summer as the effects of long-term severe dryness and a warm summer take hold." #auspol #bushfires
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Frikkin amazing stuff.
November 26, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Frikkin amazing stuff.
"The Reserve Bank of Australia could be forced to hike interest rates as early as May, economists say, after inflation climbed to 3.8% in the year to October, from 3.6% in the month before." #auspol
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Reserve Bank could raise interest rates as early as May after inflation climbs to 3.8%
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says government deciding on energy rebate extension in ‘next few weeks’ as cost of living continues to bite
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November 26, 2025 at 9:56 AM
"The Reserve Bank of Australia could be forced to hike interest rates as early as May, economists say, after inflation climbed to 3.8% in the year to October, from 3.6% in the month before." #auspol
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NSW RFS operational update
As of 6:00pm, Wednesday 26
November, there are 69 fires burning across NSW, with 26 yet to be contained. More than 1000 firefighters and incident management personnel are working in difficult conditions to strengthen containment lines and bring the fires under control.
As of 6:00pm, Wednesday 26
November, there are 69 fires burning across NSW, with 26 yet to be contained. More than 1000 firefighters and incident management personnel are working in difficult conditions to strengthen containment lines and bring the fires under control.
November 26, 2025 at 7:47 AM
NSW RFS operational update
As of 6:00pm, Wednesday 26
November, there are 69 fires burning across NSW, with 26 yet to be contained. More than 1000 firefighters and incident management personnel are working in difficult conditions to strengthen containment lines and bring the fires under control.
As of 6:00pm, Wednesday 26
November, there are 69 fires burning across NSW, with 26 yet to be contained. More than 1000 firefighters and incident management personnel are working in difficult conditions to strengthen containment lines and bring the fires under control.
Love this Christmas tradition of big red bows on trees around Canberra.
November 26, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Love this Christmas tradition of big red bows on trees around Canberra.
Nature is amazing. I keep doing a visual check of this bird sitting in its nest on a rather flimsy gumtree branch. It's so windy in Canberra today. Lots of trees are down. And with a bit of luck, this one will stay upright. Hope everyone stays safe including this little bird. 🙏
November 26, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Nature is amazing. I keep doing a visual check of this bird sitting in its nest on a rather flimsy gumtree branch. It's so windy in Canberra today. Lots of trees are down. And with a bit of luck, this one will stay upright. Hope everyone stays safe including this little bird. 🙏
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Our scientists talked with Parliamentarians and staffers about how Antarctica is changing, and how these changes are affecting Australia’s weather, coastlines, fisheries, climate stability and regional security.
November 26, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Our scientists talked with Parliamentarians and staffers about how Antarctica is changing, and how these changes are affecting Australia’s weather, coastlines, fisheries, climate stability and regional security.
BOM website has been showing this rain radar info for Canberra for hours. With severe weather warnings here, it would be useful to track the rain. Here's a thought - we need an updated BOM website.
November 26, 2025 at 2:20 AM
BOM website has been showing this rain radar info for Canberra for hours. With severe weather warnings here, it would be useful to track the rain. Here's a thought - we need an updated BOM website.
Well, that's a shock to...nobody at all.
"...research also found Peter Dutton was the least popular major party leader the Australian Election Study had ever polled, dating back to the study's beginning four decades ago, in 1987." #auspol
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"...research also found Peter Dutton was the least popular major party leader the Australian Election Study had ever polled, dating back to the study's beginning four decades ago, in 1987." #auspol
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Voters rate Dutton worst leader in decades and prefer Labor on economy
The results of Australia's most prominent election study show Peter Dutton was the least popular leader in four decades.
www.abc.net.au
November 25, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Well, that's a shock to...nobody at all.
"...research also found Peter Dutton was the least popular major party leader the Australian Election Study had ever polled, dating back to the study's beginning four decades ago, in 1987." #auspol
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"...research also found Peter Dutton was the least popular major party leader the Australian Election Study had ever polled, dating back to the study's beginning four decades ago, in 1987." #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Bet she hadn't factored this in.
"Pauline Hanson has been censured by the Senate after her burqa stunt on Monday and suspended from the chamber for seven days, and will be barred from representing the parliament in overseas delegations." Guardian #auspol
"Pauline Hanson has been censured by the Senate after her burqa stunt on Monday and suspended from the chamber for seven days, and will be barred from representing the parliament in overseas delegations." Guardian #auspol
November 25, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Bet she hadn't factored this in.
"Pauline Hanson has been censured by the Senate after her burqa stunt on Monday and suspended from the chamber for seven days, and will be barred from representing the parliament in overseas delegations." Guardian #auspol
"Pauline Hanson has been censured by the Senate after her burqa stunt on Monday and suspended from the chamber for seven days, and will be barred from representing the parliament in overseas delegations." Guardian #auspol
25 November is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Albanese govt has announced an additional $41.8m for the hotline 1800Respect. This helps.
But men need to actively campaign to end violence against women. That's the key. #auspol
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But men need to actively campaign to end violence against women. That's the key. #auspol
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Australia politics live: boost for national domestic violence helpline after huge increase in calls for help
Follow live
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November 24, 2025 at 8:06 PM
25 November is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Albanese govt has announced an additional $41.8m for the hotline 1800Respect. This helps.
But men need to actively campaign to end violence against women. That's the key. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
But men need to actively campaign to end violence against women. That's the key. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Pauline Hanson is not, and never was, suitable to be in our Federal parliament. She's a disgrace.
"The Australian Senate has been suspended after One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson wore a burka on the floor of the upper house." #auspol
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"The Australian Senate has been suspended after One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson wore a burka on the floor of the upper house." #auspol
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Live: Senate suspended after Pauline Hanson wears burka into the upper house
One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson has worn a burka on the floor of the Senate. Follow live.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Pauline Hanson is not, and never was, suitable to be in our Federal parliament. She's a disgrace.
"The Australian Senate has been suspended after One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson wore a burka on the floor of the upper house." #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
"The Australian Senate has been suspended after One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson wore a burka on the floor of the upper house." #auspol
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Australian native plants as pollinator attractors - not sure the video captures just how busy this Callistemon is, alive with European honey bees, hover flies, native bees & other tiny critters. Late afternoon it's got several kinds of butterflies in it
The birdies love it too 😊🐝🦋
The birdies love it too 😊🐝🦋
November 24, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Australian native plants as pollinator attractors - not sure the video captures just how busy this Callistemon is, alive with European honey bees, hover flies, native bees & other tiny critters. Late afternoon it's got several kinds of butterflies in it
The birdies love it too 😊🐝🦋
The birdies love it too 😊🐝🦋
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So accurate from where I am standing 😂❤️👏
Twitter accounts are based in Russia. BlueSky accounts are based in homes with, frankly, too many books, plants, obsolete cables, and pieces of rustic pottery, that could do with a bit of a tidying up, to be honest.
November 24, 2025 at 12:34 AM
So accurate from where I am standing 😂❤️👏
We're heading into (potentially) cranky season. Christmas is in sight and - for reasons that elude me - short tempers abound. Slow it all down. Keep expectations in check. Don't speed on the roads. Go gently. Reduce alcohol. Drink water. Sleep. Deep breaths. Smile. No stress. It will all be ok. 🎄
November 24, 2025 at 12:49 AM
We're heading into (potentially) cranky season. Christmas is in sight and - for reasons that elude me - short tempers abound. Slow it all down. Keep expectations in check. Don't speed on the roads. Go gently. Reduce alcohol. Drink water. Sleep. Deep breaths. Smile. No stress. It will all be ok. 🎄
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Some vaccines like COVID and flu don’t stop completely stop infection.
But they do reduce the risk of getting infected and greatly reduce severe illness risk.
They are still worth getting.
Since they are not 100% effective it’s also wise to add another layer of protection by wearing a mask.
But they do reduce the risk of getting infected and greatly reduce severe illness risk.
They are still worth getting.
Since they are not 100% effective it’s also wise to add another layer of protection by wearing a mask.
November 23, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Some vaccines like COVID and flu don’t stop completely stop infection.
But they do reduce the risk of getting infected and greatly reduce severe illness risk.
They are still worth getting.
Since they are not 100% effective it’s also wise to add another layer of protection by wearing a mask.
But they do reduce the risk of getting infected and greatly reduce severe illness risk.
They are still worth getting.
Since they are not 100% effective it’s also wise to add another layer of protection by wearing a mask.
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Zali Steggall says it’s time to stop pretending gas is needed, as gas companies are taking us for a ride.
“Australia does not have a gas shortage problem. We have lots of gas.”
Says moving toward electrification is better tor ppl’s “health & their wallets.” #HouseOfReps
“Australia does not have a gas shortage problem. We have lots of gas.”
Says moving toward electrification is better tor ppl’s “health & their wallets.” #HouseOfReps
November 24, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Zali Steggall says it’s time to stop pretending gas is needed, as gas companies are taking us for a ride.
“Australia does not have a gas shortage problem. We have lots of gas.”
Says moving toward electrification is better tor ppl’s “health & their wallets.” #HouseOfReps
“Australia does not have a gas shortage problem. We have lots of gas.”
Says moving toward electrification is better tor ppl’s “health & their wallets.” #HouseOfReps
If you're a government agency and would like your website redesigned, let me know. There will be a charge of $90million - not $95million - and guess what else? Business analysis, stakeholder requirements, user testing and all the other normal elements will be included! IKR? What a bargain. #auspol
November 24, 2025 at 12:27 AM
If you're a government agency and would like your website redesigned, let me know. There will be a charge of $90million - not $95million - and guess what else? Business analysis, stakeholder requirements, user testing and all the other normal elements will be included! IKR? What a bargain. #auspol
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‘Now is the hour’: Labor urged to speed up fossil fuel phase-out to justify Cop30 pledge
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‘Now is the hour’: Labor urged to speed up fossil fuel phase-out to justify Cop30 pledge
Despite Australia signing the Belem declaration, Albanese rejected suggestion Labor shouldn’t develop new gas fields
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November 23, 2025 at 5:20 AM
‘Now is the hour’: Labor urged to speed up fossil fuel phase-out to justify Cop30 pledge
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So much fun interviewing Bryan Brown about his wonderful new crime novel ‘The Hidden’ at Bondi Pavilion tonight. After he explained why he likes writing about small country communities, I described him as Australia’s Jane Austen. Dead ringer.
November 22, 2025 at 11:18 AM
So much fun interviewing Bryan Brown about his wonderful new crime novel ‘The Hidden’ at Bondi Pavilion tonight. After he explained why he likes writing about small country communities, I described him as Australia’s Jane Austen. Dead ringer.
Just heard on ABC. The new BOM website - that has proved to be nearly useless - cost us $96million. Not a typo - $96million. This debacle must come under heavy scrutiny. What a waste of our money! #auspol
November 22, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Just heard on ABC. The new BOM website - that has proved to be nearly useless - cost us $96million. Not a typo - $96million. This debacle must come under heavy scrutiny. What a waste of our money! #auspol
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Remarkable how those reading the tea leaves can see the explosion of cases and costs, yet governments are mute.
☠️ Dead people don't shop
☠️ Sick people can't work
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Remarkable how those reading the tea leaves can see the explosion of cases and costs, yet governments are mute.
☠️ Dead people don't shop
☠️ Sick people can't work
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Economic burden of long COVID: macroeconomic, cost-of-illness and microeconomic impacts - npj Primary Care Respiratory Medicine
npj Primary Care Respiratory Medicine - Economic burden of long COVID: macroeconomic, cost-of-illness and microeconomic impacts
www.nature.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:03 PM
With thanks to @atranscendedman.bsky.social
Remarkable how those reading the tea leaves can see the explosion of cases and costs, yet governments are mute.
☠️ Dead people don't shop
☠️ Sick people can't work
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Remarkable how those reading the tea leaves can see the explosion of cases and costs, yet governments are mute.
☠️ Dead people don't shop
☠️ Sick people can't work
www.nature.com/articles/s41...