Jennifer ( she / her )
@maicolourlife.bsky.social
currently playing: Animal Crossing
currently reading: TBD
currently knitting: lmao
✧*・ﾟ my (mai) colourful AuDHD life・ﾟ✧
currently reading: TBD
currently knitting: lmao
✧*・ﾟ my (mai) colourful AuDHD life・ﾟ✧
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Join me on reddit.com/r/australian/ for an AMA from 4:15pm - on AUKUS and Digital Rights
reddit.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Join me on reddit.com/r/australian/ for an AMA from 4:15pm - on AUKUS and Digital Rights
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The three "sensory activity sets" from HL Toys International include sealed tubs of coloured sand which Kmart said may contain the toxic mineral.
Popular Bluey, Paw Patrol toy sets recalled over asbestos fears
The three "sensory activity sets" from HL Toys International include sealed tubs of coloured sand which Kmart said may contain the toxic mineral.
www.abc.net.au
December 9, 2025 at 4:58 AM
The three "sensory activity sets" from HL Toys International include sealed tubs of coloured sand which Kmart said may contain the toxic mineral.
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UN CERD warns NZ is backsliding on racial equality: Māori land, Tiriti commitments, hate speech, youth justice, health equity, and human rights institutions face serious risks.
UN sounds alarm on NZ racism and Māori rights
UN CERD warns NZ is backsliding on racial equality: Māori land, Tiriti commitments, hate speech, youth justice, health equity, and human rights institutions face serious risks.
www.teaonews.co.nz
December 7, 2025 at 2:33 AM
UN CERD warns NZ is backsliding on racial equality: Māori land, Tiriti commitments, hate speech, youth justice, health equity, and human rights institutions face serious risks.
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And so it begins ... #auspol #SocialMediaAgeBan
December 9, 2025 at 3:27 AM
And so it begins ... #auspol #SocialMediaAgeBan
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Statement on damning report into welfare 'mutual obligations'👇
greens.org.au/news/media-r...
Today’s report confirms what any JobSeeker already knows: the ‘mutual obligations’ system is pointless, cruel, and rather than helping people, treats people on income support as disposable
greens.org.au/news/media-r...
Today’s report confirms what any JobSeeker already knows: the ‘mutual obligations’ system is pointless, cruel, and rather than helping people, treats people on income support as disposable
Labor must end their unlawful JobSeeker obligations system after another damning report reveals decisions made without oversight or accountability | The Australian Greens
Today’s second damning report from the Commonwealth Ombudsman into the administration of the “mutual obligations
greens.org.au
December 9, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Statement on damning report into welfare 'mutual obligations'👇
greens.org.au/news/media-r...
Today’s report confirms what any JobSeeker already knows: the ‘mutual obligations’ system is pointless, cruel, and rather than helping people, treats people on income support as disposable
greens.org.au/news/media-r...
Today’s report confirms what any JobSeeker already knows: the ‘mutual obligations’ system is pointless, cruel, and rather than helping people, treats people on income support as disposable
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NEW: I have obtained, under FOI, a secret Department report that initially recommended the Targeted Compliance Framework - aka, the unlawful "mutual obligations" scheme
It reveals that, like Robodebt, they recklessly built this thing to punish "entitled" frauds who never existed
It reveals that, like Robodebt, they recklessly built this thing to punish "entitled" frauds who never existed
November 16, 2025 at 11:47 PM
NEW: I have obtained, under FOI, a secret Department report that initially recommended the Targeted Compliance Framework - aka, the unlawful "mutual obligations" scheme
It reveals that, like Robodebt, they recklessly built this thing to punish "entitled" frauds who never existed
It reveals that, like Robodebt, they recklessly built this thing to punish "entitled" frauds who never existed
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Significant statement from the Ombudsman on payment suspensions - the system is unfairly and unlawfully punishing people who are "below the poverty line" and are "unlikely to find ongoing employment no matter how hard they try to comply with the requirements placed upon them"
December 9, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Significant statement from the Ombudsman on payment suspensions - the system is unfairly and unlawfully punishing people who are "below the poverty line" and are "unlikely to find ongoing employment no matter how hard they try to comply with the requirements placed upon them"
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#BREAKING: The Commonwealth Ombudsman has published their investigation into the Targeted Compliance Framework & Mutual Obligations system
Their findings on the Department's administration of many parts of the system are incredibly damning 👇
Their findings on the Department's administration of many parts of the system are incredibly damning 👇
December 8, 2025 at 10:44 PM
#BREAKING: The Commonwealth Ombudsman has published their investigation into the Targeted Compliance Framework & Mutual Obligations system
Their findings on the Department's administration of many parts of the system are incredibly damning 👇
Their findings on the Department's administration of many parts of the system are incredibly damning 👇
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Australia deporting refugee to Nauru may cause his ‘imminent’ and ‘preventable’ death, court hears
Australia deporting refugee to Nauru may cause his ‘imminent’ and ‘preventable’ death, court hears
Legal team of man who was part of cohort of non-citizens freed after high court decision argues Nauru’s medical facilities are ‘insufficient’ to treat his severe asthma
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Lawyers for an Iranian refugee Australia wants to deport to Nauru say there is a “real risk he will die” there, setting the stage for a showdown against the federal government’s $2.5bn NZYQ deal.
The case surrounding the Iranian refugee, known as TXCM, who was granted a 30-year visa for Nauru in February and subsequently placed back into immigration detention after being freed by the 2023 high court ruling, was heard in the high court on Tuesday. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Australia deporting refugee to Nauru may cause his ‘imminent’ and ‘preventable’ death, court hears
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ok kudos to the team. i thought this was pretty streamlined
December 8, 2025 at 9:21 PM
ok kudos to the team. i thought this was pretty streamlined
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www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/08/t...
Teens talk instead
Teens talk instead
What teens are losing in the social media ban, in their own words
From homeschooling meet-ups to buying used bikes, Australian teens told Crikey about what they're saying goodbye to.
www.crikey.com.au
December 9, 2025 at 4:11 AM
www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/08/t...
Teens talk instead
Teens talk instead
"In an internal email obtained by TV Blackbox, Head of News Martin White recently told staff the shifts are designed to meet audiences where they are watching, calling it “a pivotal time for our industry” and urging the newsroom to focus on areas of strength as viewing habits continue to evolve."
10 NEWS to end Afternoons and go bigger at night in 2026 news revamp
TV Blackbox has learnt that 10 News is set to end its Afternoon bulletin and expand late night and weekend editions as part of a 2026 schedule reset.
TV Blackbox has learnt that 10 News is set to end its Afternoon bulletin and expand late night and weekend editions as part of a 2026 schedule reset.
10 NEWS to end Afternoons and go bigger at night in 2026 news revamp
TV Blackbox has learnt that 10 News is set to end its Afternoon bulletin and expand late night and weekend editions as part of a 2026 schedule reset.
tvblackbox.com.au
December 9, 2025 at 4:41 AM
"In an internal email obtained by TV Blackbox, Head of News Martin White recently told staff the shifts are designed to meet audiences where they are watching, calling it “a pivotal time for our industry” and urging the newsroom to focus on areas of strength as viewing habits continue to evolve."
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Senior corrections and health staff will change how they respond to health emergencies inside NT jails, following the coronial inquest into the death of a disabled prisoner.
Corrections, health staff commit to change after grandfather's death in prison
Senior corrections and health staff will change how they respond to health emergencies inside NT jails, following the coronial inquest into the death of a disabled prisoner.
www.abc.net.au
December 9, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Senior corrections and health staff will change how they respond to health emergencies inside NT jails, following the coronial inquest into the death of a disabled prisoner.
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Hey I just had a thought, how is this youth internet ban gonna affect sex workers with social media in Australia? I can't imagine having to submit ID or facial scans so you can promote your work is a safe idea. #auspol
December 9, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Hey I just had a thought, how is this youth internet ban gonna affect sex workers with social media in Australia? I can't imagine having to submit ID or facial scans so you can promote your work is a safe idea. #auspol
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You will be visited by 3 spirits.
December 9, 2025 at 4:33 AM
You will be visited by 3 spirits.
Quote re-skeets only; zero likes. That's got to be some kind of record.
📢 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is encouraging children to catch up face-to-face ahead of the under-16s social media ban.
PM Albanese delivers message to kids ahead of social media ban
www.smh.com.au
December 9, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Quote re-skeets only; zero likes. That's got to be some kind of record.
December 9, 2025 at 4:16 AM
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If you're buying gifts for spirited 12 year olds who have read most of the middle grade graphic novel canon, can I recommend my book The Legend of Auntie Po? It's multi-awarded, and well reviewed, but hasn't entirely found its commercial footing.
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/601780...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/601780...
The Legend of Auntie Po by Shing Yin Khor: 9780525554882 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
A NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST Part historical fiction, part fable, and 100 percent adventure. Thirteen-year-old Mei reimagines the myths of Paul Bunyan as starring a Chinese heroine while she works ...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
If you're buying gifts for spirited 12 year olds who have read most of the middle grade graphic novel canon, can I recommend my book The Legend of Auntie Po? It's multi-awarded, and well reviewed, but hasn't entirely found its commercial footing.
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/601780...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/601780...
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1st sign of the new Oz social media ban is age check on Bluesky, done by a company called KWS. Options of face scan by another company called Yoti, credit card via Stripe, or ID scan. Don't want face scan or to have ID online with a 3rd party, so went with CC, put in the deets, aaaaand rejected. wtf
December 9, 2025 at 12:47 AM
1st sign of the new Oz social media ban is age check on Bluesky, done by a company called KWS. Options of face scan by another company called Yoti, credit card via Stripe, or ID scan. Don't want face scan or to have ID online with a 3rd party, so went with CC, put in the deets, aaaaand rejected. wtf
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Latest from our AAP #news feed #auspol
Airline ordered to pay families of MH370 victims.
Malaysian Airlines has been ordered by a court to pay compensation to the families of eight passengers killed when flight MH370 mysteriously disappe...
michaelwest.com.au/airline-orde...
Airline ordered to pay families of MH370 victims.
Malaysian Airlines has been ordered by a court to pay compensation to the families of eight passengers killed when flight MH370 mysteriously disappe...
michaelwest.com.au/airline-orde...
Airline ordered to pay families of MH370 victims - Michael West
Malaysian Airlines has been ordered by a court to pay compensation to the families of eight passengers killed when flight MH370 mysteriously disappeared.
michaelwest.com.au
December 9, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Latest from our AAP #news feed #auspol
Airline ordered to pay families of MH370 victims.
Malaysian Airlines has been ordered by a court to pay compensation to the families of eight passengers killed when flight MH370 mysteriously disappe...
michaelwest.com.au/airline-orde...
Airline ordered to pay families of MH370 victims.
Malaysian Airlines has been ordered by a court to pay compensation to the families of eight passengers killed when flight MH370 mysteriously disappe...
michaelwest.com.au/airline-orde...
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“Users who are 18 or over will have full access to the platform. For users who are 16 or over, but under 18, we’ll make adult-appropriate content inaccessible, and we’ll disable features like direct messaging”. Which is kinda sad, cos the only ppl my 16 yo directly msgs on bsky are scientists
Was wondering if this was re other codes for adult content but BlueSky's post here makes clear it is a response to the social media ban. bsky.social/about/blog/0...
December 9, 2025 at 4:06 AM
“Users who are 18 or over will have full access to the platform. For users who are 16 or over, but under 18, we’ll make adult-appropriate content inaccessible, and we’ll disable features like direct messaging”. Which is kinda sad, cos the only ppl my 16 yo directly msgs on bsky are scientists
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The Reserve Bank of Australia keeps rates on hold in December at 3.6pc
Breaking: RBA keeps rates on hold in December at 3.6pc
The Reserve Bank of Australia keeps rates on hold in December at 3.6pc
www.abc.net.au
December 9, 2025 at 3:48 AM
The Reserve Bank of Australia keeps rates on hold in December at 3.6pc
"Trends can change often, and cheap brands provide an easy way to keep up.
The result, Richards said, is a widening "attitude-behaviour gap" between what young people can afford and what they believe in."
The result, Richards said, is a widening "attitude-behaviour gap" between what young people can afford and what they believe in."
"Australia now consumes more textiles per person than any country on earth, according to a 2024 report from the Australia Institute's Textile Waste project. That's an average of 55 new garments every year. More than half — or 220,000 tonnes end up in landfill each year."
#auspol #fashion #waste
#auspol #fashion #waste
'Six-foot-high pile': The unwanted fast fashion overwhelming op shops
Australians feel good donating clothes, but donation bins are being flooded with fast fashion and soiled items — and it’s costing op shops.
www.sbs.com.au
December 9, 2025 at 4:02 AM
"Trends can change often, and cheap brands provide an easy way to keep up.
The result, Richards said, is a widening "attitude-behaviour gap" between what young people can afford and what they believe in."
The result, Richards said, is a widening "attitude-behaviour gap" between what young people can afford and what they believe in."
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tonight while recording a guest spot on a podcast i experienced an unacceptable level of disrespect from one of the hosts. so i decided to do what felt right for me and i left. i didn’t need to stick around to show i’m “tough” or “thick skinned.” i reminded myself that no one is owed my time.
December 9, 2025 at 1:52 AM
tonight while recording a guest spot on a podcast i experienced an unacceptable level of disrespect from one of the hosts. so i decided to do what felt right for me and i left. i didn’t need to stick around to show i’m “tough” or “thick skinned.” i reminded myself that no one is owed my time.