Temple Connolly
@tea-n-see.bsky.social
Not a hugger. Opinions are mine, unless they're yours.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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... someone is accused of a crime, maybe even bailed, but loses their payments or part-payment - they can't pay rent so lose their home, can't run their car to get to work ... what happens?
And what if they're found not guilty - do they get back pay, and a new place to live?
And what if they're found not guilty - do they get back pay, and a new place to live?
"Poverty is not evidence, the presumption of innocence must apply to everyone" - Kristen O'Connell & Maiy Azize
Rushed through last minute amendment.
Rushed through last minute amendment.
November 28, 2025 at 10:09 AM
... someone is accused of a crime, maybe even bailed, but loses their payments or part-payment - they can't pay rent so lose their home, can't run their car to get to work ... what happens?
And what if they're found not guilty - do they get back pay, and a new place to live?
And what if they're found not guilty - do they get back pay, and a new place to live?
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I think award season is now over. Mean Streak just won the Walkley Book Award to cap it off and I’m so thankful. Buy or borrow, the story is more fucked up than you think.
November 28, 2025 at 8:51 AM
I think award season is now over. Mean Streak just won the Walkley Book Award to cap it off and I’m so thankful. Buy or borrow, the story is more fucked up than you think.
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Solid chat as always and one thing Ronni flagged has been puzzling me too - why is anyone acting like the LNP will ever form government again and therefore is a party whose views need to be given equal weight to the governments?
MSM needs to get a lot better at multiparty coverage.
#auspol
MSM needs to get a lot better at multiparty coverage.
#auspol
Always great to catch up with @cherylkernot.bsky.social @noely.bsky.social @ronnisalt.bsky.social where earlier we chatted about the #auspol year, highlights, lowlights, the year ahead & so much more
We've been podcasting together since 2017!😲
Here's the replay> podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/c...
We've been podcasting together since 2017!😲
Here's the replay> podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/c...
Cheryl Kernot, Noely Neate & Ronni Salt wrap the #auspol year for SpinProof
Podcast Episode · SpinProof - #auspol · 28/11/2025 · 1h 48m
podcasts.apple.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Solid chat as always and one thing Ronni flagged has been puzzling me too - why is anyone acting like the LNP will ever form government again and therefore is a party whose views need to be given equal weight to the governments?
MSM needs to get a lot better at multiparty coverage.
#auspol
MSM needs to get a lot better at multiparty coverage.
#auspol
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This is basically the Sydney version of the Dismissal
“Beloved Aussie chicken chain El Jannah acquired by US firm in billion-dollar deal” www.realcommercial.com.au/news/beloved...
So that’s that then.
So that’s that then.
Beloved Aussie chicken chain El Jannah acquired by US firm in billion-dollar deal
Viral Aussie chicken sensation El Jannah has been reportedly sold off in a huge $1 billion deal that has shocked the nation.
www.realcommercial.com.au
November 28, 2025 at 9:50 AM
This is basically the Sydney version of the Dismissal
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"Poverty is not evidence, the presumption of innocence must apply to everyone" - Kristen O'Connell & Maiy Azize
Rushed through last minute amendment.
Rushed through last minute amendment.
November 27, 2025 at 10:14 AM
"Poverty is not evidence, the presumption of innocence must apply to everyone" - Kristen O'Connell & Maiy Azize
Rushed through last minute amendment.
Rushed through last minute amendment.
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One of our worst marine microplastic pollutants & no one cares 🛻 I worked on tyre stewardship policy in 2004 and we haven't moved one iota close to solving this massive problem: www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Marine researchers find biggest source of microplastics in our ocean is vehicle tyres
It was found broken down tyres were the largest source of microplastics in New Zealand's coastal waters.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 28, 2025 at 5:37 AM
One of our worst marine microplastic pollutants & no one cares 🛻 I worked on tyre stewardship policy in 2004 and we haven't moved one iota close to solving this massive problem: www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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November 27, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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The images are apocalyptic
Dozens killed in Hong Kong high-rise residential fire
www.npr.org/2025/11/26/n...
Dozens killed in Hong Kong high-rise residential fire
www.npr.org/2025/11/26/n...
Death toll in Hong Kong high-rise fire rises to 36, with 279 reported missing
Hong Kong leader John Lee has said 36 people were reported killed in the fire that spread through a dense high-rise residential housing complex Wednesday. He said another 279 people were reported miss...
www.npr.org
November 26, 2025 at 8:47 PM
The images are apocalyptic
Dozens killed in Hong Kong high-rise residential fire
www.npr.org/2025/11/26/n...
Dozens killed in Hong Kong high-rise residential fire
www.npr.org/2025/11/26/n...
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don't miss the festive stranger things float in the macy's parade today (I am not joking)
November 27, 2025 at 12:46 PM
don't miss the festive stranger things float in the macy's parade today (I am not joking)
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lol X is a hellhole but sometime still amusing
November 27, 2025 at 5:12 AM
lol X is a hellhole but sometime still amusing
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Aesthetic my ass.
Exclusive: President Trump has argued with the architect he handpicked to design a White House ballroom over the size of the project, reflecting a conflict between architectural norms and Trump’s grandiose aesthetic.
Trump wants a bigger White House ballroom. His architect disagrees.
The president and James McCrery had argued in recent weeks over the project’s size, with Trump pushing him to expand the ballroom.
wapo.st
November 26, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Aesthetic my ass.
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Earlier, @davidpocock.bsky.social calls out Plibersek for saying critics of the amendment (to cut ppl's welfare before they're guilty) "are on the side of rapists & murderers"
"What a way to make laws: to rush something through, point the finger at those who dare question these provisions"
"What a way to make laws: to rush something through, point the finger at those who dare question these provisions"
November 26, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Earlier, @davidpocock.bsky.social calls out Plibersek for saying critics of the amendment (to cut ppl's welfare before they're guilty) "are on the side of rapists & murderers"
"What a way to make laws: to rush something through, point the finger at those who dare question these provisions"
"What a way to make laws: to rush something through, point the finger at those who dare question these provisions"
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Need a good news story?
Mohamed Semra, 10 years ago was pulled up outside an Apple Store, because "he might steal something".
He's a Sudanese refugee, aged 27, who is now Mayor of Maribynong, Melbourne, where the Apple Store resides […]
Mohamed Semra, 10 years ago was pulled up outside an Apple Store, because "he might steal something".
He's a Sudanese refugee, aged 27, who is now Mayor of Maribynong, Melbourne, where the Apple Store resides […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
November 26, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Need a good news story?
Mohamed Semra, 10 years ago was pulled up outside an Apple Store, because "he might steal something".
He's a Sudanese refugee, aged 27, who is now Mayor of Maribynong, Melbourne, where the Apple Store resides […]
Mohamed Semra, 10 years ago was pulled up outside an Apple Store, because "he might steal something".
He's a Sudanese refugee, aged 27, who is now Mayor of Maribynong, Melbourne, where the Apple Store resides […]
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Minister Watt really is making a mockery of this critically important environmental law reform. If he wanted, he could act on the advice of scientists and experts, and amend Labor's bills, and the Greens would agree to support them. Summon the courage, Murray. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Labor’s attempts to woo Greens and Coalition on nature laws revealed amid criticism of ‘coin toss’
Labor is continuing talks with both sides and could be prepared to give more ground
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Minister Watt really is making a mockery of this critically important environmental law reform. If he wanted, he could act on the advice of scientists and experts, and amend Labor's bills, and the Greens would agree to support them. Summon the courage, Murray. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Every year around Thanksgiving, I see tons of grad students post heartbreaking messages on social media about how their loved ones don’t understand or support their decision to study what seems like something pointless or silly.
Perhaps my American Scientist essay can help!
🧪🌎🦑 #SciComm
Perhaps my American Scientist essay can help!
🧪🌎🦑 #SciComm
“Why Are We Funding This?”
Long-standing myths about “silly science” have contributed to the reckless slashing of government-supported research.
www.americanscientist.org
November 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Every year around Thanksgiving, I see tons of grad students post heartbreaking messages on social media about how their loved ones don’t understand or support their decision to study what seems like something pointless or silly.
Perhaps my American Scientist essay can help!
🧪🌎🦑 #SciComm
Perhaps my American Scientist essay can help!
🧪🌎🦑 #SciComm
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While I want Musk to understand how utterly pathetic he is, at the same time I don't want him to go out and destroy more lives out of hurt and spite.
(By the way, I think he knows. I think it's what motivates him.)
(By the way, I think he knows. I think it's what motivates him.)
November 24, 2025 at 1:53 PM
While I want Musk to understand how utterly pathetic he is, at the same time I don't want him to go out and destroy more lives out of hurt and spite.
(By the way, I think he knows. I think it's what motivates him.)
(By the way, I think he knows. I think it's what motivates him.)
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As the @albomp.bsky.social gov (94 seats!) tries to ram thru industry-serving regressive EPBC laws that'll see further biodiversity, climate & environmental damage, here's the current play on the @kudelka.bsky.social bingo card
A1, A2, B5, C1, C2, C3, C5, D1, D2, D3, E1, E2, E3
A1, A2, B5, C1, C2, C3, C5, D1, D2, D3, E1, E2, E3
November 23, 2025 at 9:45 PM
As the @albomp.bsky.social gov (94 seats!) tries to ram thru industry-serving regressive EPBC laws that'll see further biodiversity, climate & environmental damage, here's the current play on the @kudelka.bsky.social bingo card
A1, A2, B5, C1, C2, C3, C5, D1, D2, D3, E1, E2, E3
A1, A2, B5, C1, C2, C3, C5, D1, D2, D3, E1, E2, E3
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Hey guys I’ve been busy designing some weather website so I haven’t had much time to post, but now I’m very very rich. Any news?
November 24, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Hey guys I’ve been busy designing some weather website so I haven’t had much time to post, but now I’m very very rich. Any news?
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Monday
Look, I know that fast fashion is terrible and I try to buy nothing new and repair what I have whenever possible. But my normal resistance to Temu ads is utterly undone by this objectively incredible item
November 24, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Monday
OMG we do not need more of the "I made up my own facts" people. We need access to information, librarians, and safe third spaces. FFS. The State Library is a treasure and should be resourced as such.
The State Library of Victoria’s ‘major’ proposed cuts include slashing the number of reference librarians and free computers for public access. Some staff are shocked.
Proposed cuts at State Library of Victoria go against its mission – and will hurt the disadvantaged
theconversation.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:40 AM
OMG we do not need more of the "I made up my own facts" people. We need access to information, librarians, and safe third spaces. FFS. The State Library is a treasure and should be resourced as such.
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Please read this & help save the State Library of Victoria, entering its 'now fully trashed' era. I didn't go to uni - for me the Library was higher education in later life, research for my job, a revelation about what ordinary people could have access to. It changed my life. Not just a building.
The State Library of Victoria’s ‘major’ proposed cuts include slashing the number of reference librarians and free computers for public access. Some staff are shocked.
Proposed cuts at State Library of Victoria go against its mission – and will hurt the disadvantaged
theconversation.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Please read this & help save the State Library of Victoria, entering its 'now fully trashed' era. I didn't go to uni - for me the Library was higher education in later life, research for my job, a revelation about what ordinary people could have access to. It changed my life. Not just a building.