John EnglartWhy do we only get personal stories from one side of the Israel/Palestine conflict? The bias from our so-called independent media is appalling
Jenni Colwill
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Art lover, moved home to Melbourne in ‘09 after a lifetime in Canberra as a public servant
@jhaue #MerribekCouncil reviewed and adopted #extremeheat measures as a result of my urging a couple of months ago.
They understand they have a duty of care to the health of citizens in the #climateemergency.
It isn’t perfect Policy but recognises the threat from extreme heat and #heatwaves we face this summer down under https://climateactionmerribek.org/2023/11/09/merri-bek-council-fossil-fuel-advertising-ban-approved-extreme-heat-measures-considered-sports-ground-surfaces-policy-approved/
Merri-bek Council Fossil Fuel Advertising Ban approved; Extreme Heat measures considered; Sports ground surfaces policy approved
November Council meeting was very busy, with most time debating transport related issues, but a number of important climate related measures and policies were also approved with limited debate, inc…
John HolmesWater rights returned to Gippsland traditional owners in landmark Victorian government deal https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-12/traditional-owners-given-more-water-in-landmark-announcement/102963860
Joanna Mendelssohnhttps://f-yes.raisely.com/
I’ve just donated to the fund to enable @danilic to run a decent campaign for #Yes in #Referendum2023
I’ve just donated to the fund to enable @danilic to run a decent campaign for #Yes in #Referendum2023
Dgar“The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.”
~ Terry Pratchett
Miriam BooshPiñata Economics, I like it, I will now dedicate my life and entire personality to it
Bruce BowdenNSW police union says police should stop attending mental health incidents because coroners keep saying they do a really shit job.
I agree. Stop sending police to these incidents. And cut the police budget by 10% to fund a mental health first responders service.
Maybe people whose idea of “helping” is “shoot first, ask questions later” aren’t the people you want in a mental health emergency.
The Voice has really exposed Australian conservatives for what they are. No moral compass at all. They will tear down anything just to advance themselves. Similar to Trump sycophants who justify their failure to accept the democratic process - a process hard fought for by their founding fathers - because they didn’t like the outcome
The Conversation AU + NZThe “yes” and “no” cases have outlined their arguments to Australian voters, who will need to be wary when making up their minds on the Voice.
Here, legal experts @gabrielle_j_a + colleagues (@UNSW) examine claims from both sides to see if they stack up. https://theconversation.com/how-do-the-yes-and-no-cases-stack-up-constitutional-law-experts-take-a-look-212364?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1693345071-1
Peter Dutton rejects proposed Matildas public holiday as ‘stunt’ and ‘ego trip’ for Anthony Albanese
Dutton is desperate. He can’t even join the celebration for this, if it comes off. After all, it is a WOMEN’S sports team. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/aug/15/peter-dutton-rejects-proposed-matildas-public-holiday-as-stunt-and-ego-trip-for-anthony-albanese?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
Dutton is desperate. He can’t even join the celebration for this, if it comes off. After all, it is a WOMEN’S sports team. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/aug/15/peter-dutton-rejects-proposed-matildas-public-holiday-as-stunt-and-ego-trip-for-anthony-albanese?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
