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"Climate change made Australian heat wave 5 times more likely"
#Australia #Climate #ClimateChange

Climate change made Australian heat wave 5 times more likely
Human-induced climate change made the intense early January heat wave in Australia five times more likely, according to a new analysis by World Weather Attribution.

Reminder to those in #australia - the blood red #moon #eclipse is tonight and has started - total eclipse in half an hour from now

The ‘pleasant fiction’ of a rules-based order has been blown apart. It’s time for Australia to codify a bill of rights | Julianne Schultz | The Guardian
#Australia #BillOfRights #AusPol

The ‘pleasant fiction’ of a rules-based order has been blown apart. It’s time for Australia to codify a bill of rights
What’s happening on American streets makes clear that a charter of rights does not prevent state overreach. But human rights must be more than a debating point

"NT environmentalists ‘gobsmacked’ at federal green light to bulldoze nearly 3,000 hectares of tropical savanna"
#Australia #Environment

It was only a matter of time: transnational repression to support #China overseas business interests, this time in #Australia.

Study reveals impact of extreme heat and drought on Australia's jarrah forests #Australia

Study reveals impact of extreme heat and drought on Australia's jarrah forests
Western Australia's jarrah forests were unevenly impacted by the record-breaking 2023–2024 heat wave and subsequent drought, with some areas experiencing more severe tree die-off than others, according to a new study.

(Spotted on Reddit.)
In case you’re wondering how the Melania #Trump biopic’s doing in #Australia…

"Fake news on everything from whales to wind farms: Australia is flooded with climate misinformation"
#Australia #Climate #ClimateChange

Fake news on everything from whales to wind farms: Australia is flooded with climate misinformation
Disinformation is everywhere: AI-based material was even used to generate some of false claims in submissions to the inquiry into misinformation.

Join nationwide protests against war criminal Israeli President Isaac Herzog, who is due to arrive on February 9.
Canberra people: Monday, February 9th, 5.30pm Garema Place, Civic
#Australia #Canberra #Protest

"Australia has dedicated more than 20% of its land to conservation but not where it matters most"
#Australia #Environment #Conservation

Australia has dedicated more than 20% of its land to conservation but not where it matters most
We’ve committed to protect 30% of our lands and waters by 2030. But our endangered species are still struggling, according to four environmental scientists.

"‘Denial machine’: climate misinformation is fuelling conflict in Australian communities, inquiry finds"
#Australia #Climate #ClimateChange

Accused police killer Dezi Freeman has been shot dead by officers after months on the run.
#Australia #News
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Police shoot dead fugitive Dezi Freeman
Accused police killer Dezi Freeman has been shot dead by police after months on the run. He was found at a rural property on Monday.

Australia heat wave stokes risk of catastrophic bushfires #Australia

'Hectic' bushfires threaten rural towns in Australian heat wave
Bushfires destroyed houses and razed vast belts of forest in southeast Australia on Friday, firefighters said, as hot winds fanned "hectic" conditions in the tinder-dry countryside.

"Australia’s worst heatwave since black summer made five times more likely by global heating, analysis finds"
#Australia #Heatwave #Climate

Hurja video Australiasta: Syöksytulva huuhtoo autoja mereen #Australia

Hurja video Australiasta: Syöksytulva huuhtoo autoja mereen
Rajut ukkoset riuhtoivat Australian etelärannikkoa torstaina ja saivat aikaan äkkitulvia.

"‘Like lighting a cigarette while trying to quit’: Australia approves new coal seam gas expansion"
#Australia #FossilFuels #Energy

"Are government subsidies undermining conservation efforts in Australia?"
#Australia #Conservation

Are government subsidies undermining conservation efforts in Australia?
Australia has long struggled to reconcile its environmental ambitions with the structure of its economy. The country is both a global biodiversity stronghold and a major exporter of resources, agricultural commodities, and energy. A new study led by Paul Elton of the Australian National University suggests that this tension is embedded not only in land […]

"Australia claims it is ‘on track’ to save nature. We disagree"
#Australia #Environment #Nature

Australia claims it is ‘on track’ to save nature. We disagree
The federal government needs to drop the spin and get on with the hard work of addressing biodiversity loss.

Good to hear @… on this morning's 7am podcast.
Why Elon’s million satellites could spell disaster
#7am #Australia

7am - Why Elon’s million satellites could spell disaster
Listen to 7am - Why Elon’s million satellites could spell disaster by Solstice Media on Podcast Addict. Elon Musk and his SpaceX team want to launch up to one million satellites as part of a proposal to power massive data centres in space. They pitch it as a clean, green alternative to regular data centres. But as Earth’s orbit becomes increasingly crowded, what will Elon’s mega constellation do to our night sky? And could a crash between satellites set off a catastrophic

"Why does Sydney pump sewage into the ocean and put its famous beaches at risk of poo balls?"
#Australia #Sydnry #Oceans

Australiassa kymmeniä tuhansia ilman sähköä maastopalojen takia – viranomaiset julistaneet poikkeustilan #Australia

Australiassa kymmeniätuhansia ilman sähköä maastopalojen takia – viranomaiset julistaneet poikkeustilan
Lähes 40 000 talouden kerrotaan olevan ilman sähköä Australian kaakkoisosissa sijaitsevassa Victorian osavaltiossa.

RE: #Australia

"Cyclones get names but deadly heatwaves don’t. Should Australia personalise severe weather?"
#Australia #Weather

Cyclones get names but deadly heatwaves don’t. Should Australia personalise severe weather?
We name severe cyclones and storms, but not heatwaves or floods. Why? Are there benefits to giving Australia’s climate-fuelled extreme weather a name?

"Plastic patrol: the citizen scientists tackling litter in Australian waterways"
#Australia #Litter #Environment

#NationalPressClub talk on #ABCNews #ABCTV #Australia Wednesday 25/2 entitled "AI, boom or doom&q…

I want every team competing in a tournament to get at least one win, especially weak teams. In that spirit, I wish Namibia, Oman, and Canada win their respective last games in #T20WorldCup #Cricket. 🏏
My #wish has nothing to do with #Pakistan and #Australia teams. 🤫
https://m.cricbuzz.com/cricket-series/11253/icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026/points-table

"Replacing 1m petrol cars with EVs could cut Australia’s reliance on foreign fuel by 1bn litres a year"
#Australia #EV #ElectricVehicles

"Right now, new scam protections proposed by the government exclude many platforms scammers frequently use, including dating apps, email services and online marketplaces. Since 2020, thousands of Australians have fallen victim to scammers, losing $220 million through romance scams alone."
#Australia #Scams

Tell the Government to block scammers this Valentine’s Day
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"Australia rooftop solar installs rise as households shift to larger systems"
#Australia #SolarPower #Energy

Australia rooftop solar installs rise as households shift to larger systems
Australia’s rooftop solar market climbed by 22% in the past month with the latest data revealing that 334 MW of small-scale PV capacity was installed on household and business roofs across the country in December 2025.

"Australia says goodbye to plastic soy sauce fish in world-first ban"
#Australia #Plastic #Plastics

What the hell? Cane toads in Newcastle?!
#CaneToads #Newcastle #NSW #Australia

Pet-poisoning pests cross border into NSW
Deadly cane toads have escaped Queensland again, hopping across the border into New South Wales and causing concern for pets and wildlife.

"Australia to fund national solar panel recycling pilot"
#Australia #SolarPower #Recycling #Energy

Australia to fund national solar panel recycling pilot
Australia’s federal government will invest AUD 24.7 million ($16.9 million) over three years in a national pilot to recycle end-of-life solar panels, aiming to reduce landfill disposal and recover valuable materials from the country’s growing rooftop solar fleet.

The not so humble bulldog #ant (genus Myrmecia), #Australia’s most venomous #insect, with its big eyes, enormous mandibles, and neurotoxins that outclass even the feared funnel-web spider:

"Australian governments subsidising fossil fuel use by more than $30,000 a minute, analysis finds"
#Australia #FossilFuels #Climate

We went for a walk this morning - first time in 6 days. It's just been too hot. Nice to be moving again. We also had coffee!
#Canberra #Australia

Husband went out to the back yard just after 7 pm to water some seedlings, and to refresh and refill the bird bath. Hose erupted - in several different sections.
#Summer #Canberra #Australia

"Australian renewables exceed 50% of power supply in Q4"
#Australia #Renewables #Energy

Australian renewables exceed 50% of power supply in Q4
Renewable generation supplied more than half of Australia’s electricity in the fourth quarter of 2025, driving wholesale power prices down by nearly 50% and coinciding with record battery output, according to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO). Coal-fired generation fell 4.6% year on year to a record quarterly low, while gas-fired output dropped 27% to its lowest level in 25 years.

Petition to end to Coles' partnership with Palantir
#Coles #Palantir #Suveillance #Australia

Who's watching while we shop?
Coles has partnered with CIA-linked surveillance corporation Palantir. Who's watching while we shop?

Do not eat: Milo snack bars recalled nationwide
#PSA #Recall #MiloBars #Australia

Do not eat: Milo snack bars recalled nationwide
A range of popular snack bars sold at major retailers across Australia has been recalled amid a contamination threat.

"Australian rooftop solar reaches record 4,407 MW output in Q4 2025"
#Australia #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Australian rooftop solar reaches record 4,407 MW output in Q4 2025
Rooftop solar generation reached 4,407 MW in Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM) in the fourth quarter of 2025, contributing to peak renewable supply of 78.6% and reducing daytime operational demand.