Serena Joyner
@serenajoyner.bsky.social
Climate advocacy. Trails. Kelpies. Looking for hope in the dark.
CEO at https://bsky.app/profile/bushfiresurvivors.bsky.social https://bushfiresurvivors.org
Living on stolen Darug & Gundungurra land, Blue Mountains, Australia. She/her 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️♿️ ally
CEO at https://bsky.app/profile/bushfiresurvivors.bsky.social https://bushfiresurvivors.org
Living on stolen Darug & Gundungurra land, Blue Mountains, Australia. She/her 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️♿️ ally
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Serena Joyner
@serenajoyner.bsky.social
· Jan 16
Our CEO, Serena Joyner, joined Channel 10 yesterday to talk LA fires, bushfire preparedness, and cutting climate pollution produced by the burning of fossil fuels, to keep Aussies safe.
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Great to see something written about this by an actual teenager.
And this 15yo makes so many good points.
Including,
"If tech companies have the capability to delete accounts for people under the age of 16, they also have the capability to delete accounts that bully, harass or cause harm."
And this 15yo makes so many good points.
Including,
"If tech companies have the capability to delete accounts for people under the age of 16, they also have the capability to delete accounts that bully, harass or cause harm."
A whole lot of not thinking things through with this policy.
Pretty much assumes everyone is a middle-upper class white, straight teenager with no issues living in a city
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Pretty much assumes everyone is a middle-upper class white, straight teenager with no issues living in a city
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I’m 15 years old and have a disability. Social media has been a lifeline – why is the government kicking me off? | Ezra Sholl
As I come to terms with life as a quadriplegic, Instagram and TikTok are a reminder I’m not alone
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Great to see something written about this by an actual teenager.
And this 15yo makes so many good points.
Including,
"If tech companies have the capability to delete accounts for people under the age of 16, they also have the capability to delete accounts that bully, harass or cause harm."
And this 15yo makes so many good points.
Including,
"If tech companies have the capability to delete accounts for people under the age of 16, they also have the capability to delete accounts that bully, harass or cause harm."
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A whole lot of not thinking things through with this policy.
Pretty much assumes everyone is a middle-upper class white, straight teenager with no issues living in a city
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Pretty much assumes everyone is a middle-upper class white, straight teenager with no issues living in a city
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I’m 15 years old and have a disability. Social media has been a lifeline – why is the government kicking me off? | Ezra Sholl
As I come to terms with life as a quadriplegic, Instagram and TikTok are a reminder I’m not alone
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 9:28 PM
A whole lot of not thinking things through with this policy.
Pretty much assumes everyone is a middle-upper class white, straight teenager with no issues living in a city
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Pretty much assumes everyone is a middle-upper class white, straight teenager with no issues living in a city
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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This is ..
Just read it.
Just read it.
A Melbourne council is under fire for scrubbing a teenager from its magazine and website after receiving complaints about the child's Palestine-flag necklace
www.deepcutnews.com/p/melbourne-...
www.deepcutnews.com/p/melbourne-...
Melbourne council scrubs teenage volunteer from website over Palestine necklace
Child left in tears as APAN slams anti-Palestinian racism
www.deepcutnews.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:44 AM
This is ..
Just read it.
Just read it.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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Here's Trump getting the award from a different angle-
December 6, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Here's Trump getting the award from a different angle-
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THIS
Woodside are expanding fossil fuels during the climate crisis. They have chosen to be the bad guys. We shouldn't let them launder their reputations through our community institutions.
Student & staff members of @stopwoodsidemonash campaigned fearlessly against Woodside's partnership at Monash Uni.
Student & staff members of @stopwoodsidemonash campaigned fearlessly against Woodside's partnership at Monash Uni.
December 6, 2025 at 9:39 PM
THIS
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Meet our new Board members - these leaders bring lived experience and a commitment to climate fairness.
Welcome Megan Kessler, Monique Batterham, @ellybaxter.bsky.social and Kate Olivieri.
Join our community at: bushfiresurvivors.org/joinus
#ClimateLeadership
Welcome Megan Kessler, Monique Batterham, @ellybaxter.bsky.social and Kate Olivieri.
Join our community at: bushfiresurvivors.org/joinus
#ClimateLeadership
December 4, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Meet our new Board members - these leaders bring lived experience and a commitment to climate fairness.
Welcome Megan Kessler, Monique Batterham, @ellybaxter.bsky.social and Kate Olivieri.
Join our community at: bushfiresurvivors.org/joinus
#ClimateLeadership
Welcome Megan Kessler, Monique Batterham, @ellybaxter.bsky.social and Kate Olivieri.
Join our community at: bushfiresurvivors.org/joinus
#ClimateLeadership
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"The AI revolution is already here and there's no going back so we may as well get on board"
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"You can't switch off fossil fuels overnight"
Argue against something no one is saying and you'll win every single time 🥇
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"You can't switch off fossil fuels overnight"
Argue against something no one is saying and you'll win every single time 🥇
December 3, 2025 at 8:50 AM
"The AI revolution is already here and there's no going back so we may as well get on board"
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"You can't switch off fossil fuels overnight"
Argue against something no one is saying and you'll win every single time 🥇
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"You can't switch off fossil fuels overnight"
Argue against something no one is saying and you'll win every single time 🥇
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This is really bad!
First - it seems some kind of monitoring and/or database is being kept on community independent volunteers - and then there's the refusal to serve a constituent based on their political views.
This is REALLY bad!!! #auspol
First - it seems some kind of monitoring and/or database is being kept on community independent volunteers - and then there's the refusal to serve a constituent based on their political views.
This is REALLY bad!!! #auspol
December 1, 2025 at 4:35 AM
This is really bad!
First - it seems some kind of monitoring and/or database is being kept on community independent volunteers - and then there's the refusal to serve a constituent based on their political views.
This is REALLY bad!!! #auspol
First - it seems some kind of monitoring and/or database is being kept on community independent volunteers - and then there's the refusal to serve a constituent based on their political views.
This is REALLY bad!!! #auspol
Hell yeah Fi 🙌🏼
Well, a lock-on on the bloody coal loader is no small feat. Well done. #auspol
November 30, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Hell yeah Fi 🙌🏼
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Hey #auspol you can’t arrest your way out of a climate emergency.
Although here on Horseshoe Beach, this morning you’re giving it a good try. #ClimateAction #RisingTide
Although here on Horseshoe Beach, this morning you’re giving it a good try. #ClimateAction #RisingTide
November 29, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Hey #auspol you can’t arrest your way out of a climate emergency.
Although here on Horseshoe Beach, this morning you’re giving it a good try. #ClimateAction #RisingTide
Although here on Horseshoe Beach, this morning you’re giving it a good try. #ClimateAction #RisingTide
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It occurred to me any changes to the Safety Net may affect not only the demographics tagged in my post below. Also anyone can find themselves unexpectedly joining one of those demographics at any time (as I did in 2014).
Be aware everyone. #auspol
Watch developments carefully.
Be aware everyone. #auspol
Watch developments carefully.
🧵 1. #ChronicIllness #Disability #InvisibleIllness #Health Australia
Suggest we all keep an eye on developments here. Without the safety net, many of us coud not afford specialists. We need to be ready to raise our concerns if necessary.
Australian ... Abbott-era #Medicare safety net ‘explodes’
Suggest we all keep an eye on developments here. Without the safety net, many of us coud not afford specialists. We need to be ready to raise our concerns if necessary.
Australian ... Abbott-era #Medicare safety net ‘explodes’
Australian taxpayers subsidise rising specialist fees as spending on Abbott-era Medicare safety net ‘explodes’
Exclusive: Health department data shows spending on the 2004 extended safety net has nearly tripled, from $324.9m in 2010 to $850.4m in 2024
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:53 PM
It occurred to me any changes to the Safety Net may affect not only the demographics tagged in my post below. Also anyone can find themselves unexpectedly joining one of those demographics at any time (as I did in 2014).
Be aware everyone. #auspol
Watch developments carefully.
Be aware everyone. #auspol
Watch developments carefully.
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So ... a dangerous abuser accuses his partner or ex-partner of a violent crime (this is common) & get the cops to charge her, usual delays until it's dropped/heard and now the govt will cut off the accused's entitlements, making her - & her children - wholly dependent on her abuser? Get out of it.
New: 100+ legal experts, welfare groups & academics demand the Minister bin an amendment, allowing police to cancel welfare payments for people who have not been found guilty of any crime
@tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social is trying to ram this amendment through today
Read more: archive.is/UHu9J
@tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social is trying to ram this amendment through today
Read more: archive.is/UHu9J
November 24, 2025 at 7:28 AM
So ... a dangerous abuser accuses his partner or ex-partner of a violent crime (this is common) & get the cops to charge her, usual delays until it's dropped/heard and now the govt will cut off the accused's entitlements, making her - & her children - wholly dependent on her abuser? Get out of it.
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Adani have formally dropped their 5 1/2 year SLAPP court action against Ben Pennings.
To end the case, Ben proposed a very minor restriction to his political freedom.
20,000+ Australians donated $1.2m for Ben’s legal fund.
#StopAdani #auspol #SLAPP
To end the case, Ben proposed a very minor restriction to his political freedom.
20,000+ Australians donated $1.2m for Ben’s legal fund.
#StopAdani #auspol #SLAPP
November 26, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Adani have formally dropped their 5 1/2 year SLAPP court action against Ben Pennings.
To end the case, Ben proposed a very minor restriction to his political freedom.
20,000+ Australians donated $1.2m for Ben’s legal fund.
#StopAdani #auspol #SLAPP
To end the case, Ben proposed a very minor restriction to his political freedom.
20,000+ Australians donated $1.2m for Ben’s legal fund.
#StopAdani #auspol #SLAPP
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Well, what do you know. Vaccines work.
Again.
Again.
November 26, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Well, what do you know. Vaccines work.
Again.
Again.
A lot of this is unblieveable and tragic, but this floored me - she had to FOI her own birth records. She didn't know she'd had a uterine tear until her GP ordered an ultrasound for her.
What on earth was the hospital *actually* doing for her other than providing a bed and some gaslighting?
What on earth was the hospital *actually* doing for her other than providing a bed and some gaslighting?
A WA family has been devastated by the death of their newborn son at Perth's premier maternity hospital, and are desperate for answers on how the delivery of their fourth child went so tragically wrong.
Parents seek answers after baby dies at maternity hospital
A WA family has been devastated by the death of their newborn son at Perth's premier maternity hospital, and are desperate for answers on how the delivery of their fourth child went so tragically wrong.
www.abc.net.au
November 26, 2025 at 5:47 AM
A lot of this is unblieveable and tragic, but this floored me - she had to FOI her own birth records. She didn't know she'd had a uterine tear until her GP ordered an ultrasound for her.
What on earth was the hospital *actually* doing for her other than providing a bed and some gaslighting?
What on earth was the hospital *actually* doing for her other than providing a bed and some gaslighting?
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Calling Labor's current approach "incrementalism" or "small target" or whatever makes it sound like they are are an overly cautious progressive govt. Matters like this show that they are actively pursuing policies that make them indistinguishable from the centre right: not incrementalists at all.
Disgraceful & tragic what governments have done to this once science powerhouse! www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
"Federal Science Minister...Tim Ayres said the cuts were aimed at refocusing the efforts of the CSIRO towards research priorities, such as critical minerals, iron & steel...in Australia."
"Federal Science Minister...Tim Ayres said the cuts were aimed at refocusing the efforts of the CSIRO towards research priorities, such as critical minerals, iron & steel...in Australia."
CSIRO to cut up to 350 research jobs in major overhaul
After 440 positions were slashed last year, the CSIRO has announced more staff cuts across the country in a bid to remain financially viable.
www.abc.net.au
November 19, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Calling Labor's current approach "incrementalism" or "small target" or whatever makes it sound like they are are an overly cautious progressive govt. Matters like this show that they are actively pursuing policies that make them indistinguishable from the centre right: not incrementalists at all.
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More big news today as the Land and Environment Court makes orders, by consent, overturning approval of Glencore’s Ulan Coal Mine expansion.
Johnson Legal proudly represented Mudgee District Environment Group, in their fight for a clean, healthy and safe environment.
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
Johnson Legal proudly represented Mudgee District Environment Group, in their fight for a clean, healthy and safe environment.
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
Courts turn on coal mines over climate impacts
The NSW Land and Environment Court invalidated the approval for the Ulan coal mine expansion near Mudgee, based on a precedent set in July.
www.smh.com.au
November 15, 2025 at 9:28 AM
More big news today as the Land and Environment Court makes orders, by consent, overturning approval of Glencore’s Ulan Coal Mine expansion.
Johnson Legal proudly represented Mudgee District Environment Group, in their fight for a clean, healthy and safe environment.
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
Johnson Legal proudly represented Mudgee District Environment Group, in their fight for a clean, healthy and safe environment.
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
Watch the Liberals celebrate abandoning communities to worsening climate disasters.
We see you. We won’t forget.
We see you. We won’t forget.
Anyone remember that famous image of Liberal MPs celebrating the passage of the carbon tax repeal bill? 2014.
Today's pre meeting 'power walk' by the conservatives had the same vibes.
Today's pre meeting 'power walk' by the conservatives had the same vibes.
November 13, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Watch the Liberals celebrate abandoning communities to worsening climate disasters.
We see you. We won’t forget.
We see you. We won’t forget.
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Dan Tehan on RN saying that governments will pay to keep existing ageing coal fired power stations open, as well as doing lots more gas drilling. While claiming 'the market will dictate'. Lots of talk of 'base load', misunderstanding modern energy systems.
What a mess.
What a mess.
November 13, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Dan Tehan on RN saying that governments will pay to keep existing ageing coal fired power stations open, as well as doing lots more gas drilling. While claiming 'the market will dictate'. Lots of talk of 'base load', misunderstanding modern energy systems.
What a mess.
What a mess.
Well haven’t we been busy?
Definitely worth a scroll for the replies alone 🤣
Definitely worth a scroll for the replies alone 🤣
A List of Things Said to Have Been Ruined by Women
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November 10, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Well haven’t we been busy?
Definitely worth a scroll for the replies alone 🤣
Definitely worth a scroll for the replies alone 🤣
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But are we getting paid as much as men to ruin things? NO! A woman has to ruin something 3 5 times harder than your average mediocre dude does to get paid only 75% as much! Keep fighting, my sisters.
November 6, 2025 at 9:29 PM
But are we getting paid as much as men to ruin things? NO! A woman has to ruin something 3 5 times harder than your average mediocre dude does to get paid only 75% as much! Keep fighting, my sisters.