Fukushima fallout. This is a cypress leaf growing near the meltdown, X-rayed to show the radioactivity it contains.
#energy #environment #auspol
Climate activists to plead not guilty en masse under NSW’s controversial anti-protest laws https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/mar/17/rising-tide-protest-newcastle-not-guilty-plea-ntwnfb
Rising Tide campaigners were arrested at Newcastle’s coal port in late 2024 after using kayaks and rafts to protest at facility. #auspol #auslaw #climate #activism #protest
#TheConversation #auspol Coalition promises Australian version of United States’ RICO act to target CFMEU Read more…https://theconversation.com/coalition-promises-australian-version-of-united-states-rico-act-to-target-cfmeu-252172
It’s time the Australian War Memorial was removed from the influence of international arms companies https://johnmenadue.com/its-time-the-australian-war-memorial-was-removed-from-the-influence-of-international-arms-companies/ #Auspol
Ex-naval submariner, ex Senator Rex Patrick well worth reading: "Australia does have Trump cards; North West Cape, Pine Gap, US Marine Rotational forces in Darwin, AUKUS and/or critical minerals that the US needs." Also "the traitorous quantum computing development contract given to a US Company" says @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social
#Auspol #Australia
https://michaelwest.com.au/tariffs-australias-trump-cards/
Malcolm Turnbull on why Australia will NOT be getting the Aukus subs and why we need to end the pact NOW.
Photos: National rallies demand an end to violence against women https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/photos-national-rallies-demand-end-violence-against-women #Auspol
Living Standards in Crisis: A Decade of Stagnation.
Over the past 10 years, living standards in Australia have taken a massive hit. Disposable incomes per person have grown by a mere 0.15% annually—one of the weakest performances in the developed world.
This isn’t just a number—it’s a reflection of the struggles families face every day. It’s time to ask: why are we falling behind, and what can be done to turn this around?
#LivingStandards #EconomicCrisis #Australia #IncomeGrowth #BetterNotBigger #Auspol https://www.macrobusiness.com.au/2025/03/living-standards-collapsed-under-labor-and-coalition/
Juice Media: "Minority government"
Australia's preferential system enables voters to number their favourite parties in order on their ballot and put autocratic parties last.
If a voter's Number 1 party doesn't win, that vote passes to their 2nd choice. In other words, voters" choices are not "wasted".
"Thanks to our awesome preferential voting system"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xUFUXMiaDs
#AusPol #USPol #AustralianElection #MultiPartyGovernment #MinorityGovernment #PreferentialVoting .
Ged Kearney (Reps, Cooper) claimed $271,905 in expenses over the last 4 reported quarters. #auspol (https://politicalgadgets.com/) #auspol
Australians are miserable and anxious because the media coaches them https://independentaustralia.net/business/business-display/australians-are-miserable-and-anxious-because-the-media-coaches-them-,19529?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed #Auspol
#TheConversation #Energy #Environment #auspol Hundreds of livestock breeds have gone extinct – but some Australian farmers are keeping endangered breeds alive Read more…https://theconversation.com/hundreds-of-livestock-breeds-have-gone-extinct-but-some-australian-farmers-are-keeping-endangered-breeds-alive-250393
Smart appliances, smarter economy: Reviving China’s growth through innovation https://johnmenadue.com/smart-appliances-smarter-economy-reviving-chinas-growth-through-innovation/ #Auspol