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Western Australia is edging toward desertification #Australia

Western Australia is edging toward desertification
Australia is the driest inhabited continent on Earth. Somehow, it feels like it's getting hotter and drier every day.

"Australia can switch from fossil fuel exports to renewables, says next Cop president"
#Australia #FossilFuels #Energy

"Amazon enters agreements for nine Australian renewable projects to power datacentres"
#Australia #Amazon #Technology

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"Datacentres should be forced to invest in wind and solar energy, all states agree – except Queensland"
#Australia #Queensland #Energy

"raised Donald Trump's *heckles*"
um, well, no... 😠
The Guardian Australia's Full Story podcast 14/4/26
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AusPods #Podcasting #Australia

Just spotted on Reddit: an interactive online map of every public #DrinkingFountain in #Australia: https://freebubbler.com.au/

"A new wildlife overpass connects two of Australia's national parks, saving beloved endangered species"
#Australia #Wildlife

This giant wildlife bridge connects two national parks, saving Australia's beloved species
The retrofitted bridge includes features for a wide range of species, from rope crossings for gliding marsupials to vegetated pathways for ground-dwelling animals.

Australia’s new national park links habitat to protect koalas https://news.mongabay.com/2026/05/australias-new-national-park-links-habitat-to-protect-koalas/

Australia's new national park links habitat to protect koalas
“When I was a kid, forestry was more sustainable,” Mark Graham said, leaning against a massive tree trunk. “Now 30-tonne industrial machines bulldoze everything in their path.” He’s an ecologist who’s worked for state and federal governments — and has often been at odds with the forest industry. We were walking through the Coffs Harbour […]

I've used some questionable pit toilets in my day but I've never worried about falling in.
"This is not the first time accidents involving pit toilets have happened in Australia.
In July 2024, firefighters had to pull apart one such toilet in Indigo Valley in the state of Victoria after a man got stranded in it."
#Australia #PitToilet #Outhouse

Disgraced former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has run out of options to appeal a ruinous defamation loss, including a judge’s finding that he likely raped Brittany Higgins in Parliament House.
#Australia #SuckShitLehrmann

Lehrmann loses final bid to appeal Higgins rape finding

"The fight to save Australia’s ‘incredibly captivating’ endangered spiny crayfish"
#Australia #Crayfish #Animals

"How much water and power will AI data centres use in Australia? Ironically, we don’t have the data to know"
#Australia #AI #ArtificialIntelligence

How much water and power will AI data centres use in Australia? Ironically, we don’t have the data to know
Don’t panic about AI data centres and water – it’s energy we should worry about

Tomorrow is the first day of winter here in Australia. We're in Canberra so we're getting ready for the brrr...
#Winter #Canberra #Australia

"‘Doesn’t make sense to hold on to a combustion engine’: used EV prices rise as Australia’s fuel crisis hits"
#Australia #EV #ElectricVehicles

"Green tram tracks cut heat and beautify cities. Why isn’t Australia doing it?"
#Australia #PublicTransport

Green tram tracks cut heat and beautify cities. Why isn’t Australia doing it?
Planting grass or succulents along tram tracks can cool streets, cut pollution and make cities feel more beautiful.

"Australia installs 400,000 home batteries in 10 months for 11.2 GWh"
#Australia #Batteries #Energy

Australia installs 400,000 home batteries in 10 months for 11.2 GWh
Australia is in the grip of a consumer-led energy storage boom with new figures showing more than 400,000 batteries representing 11.2 GWh of storage capacity have been installed nationwide in the past 10 months.

"Gas companies spending millions on Australian advertising blitz to fight export tax, inquiry told"
#Australia #Climate #ClimateChange

Morning calisthenics on the internet (literally).
#Cockatoo #Canberra #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.

I went out to lunch today at a cafe with a friend. I had a hamburger. With beetroot relish. Yum!
We're obviously in Australia. A hamburger is not a hamburger if it's not under the influence of beetroot. 🫜
#Hamburger #Beetroot

"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.

"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.

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.

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

The embattled Australian National University has agreed to a new independent selection process to choose its next Chancellor to replace Julie Bishop, whose term ends at the end of the year.
#ANU #Canberra #Australia

'Unprecedented intervention': ANU agrees to adopt independent panel to choose next Chancellor | Region Canberra
The embattled Australian National University has agreed to a new independent selection process to choose its next Chancellor to replace…

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

"Fuel prices are driving more Australians to EVs ‑ and secondhand cars are in high demand"
#Australia #EV #ElectricVehicles

Fuel prices are driving more Australians to EVs - and secondhand cars are in high demand
There’s been a surge of interest in EVs as the oil crisis hits – and secondhand EVs are especially in demand

I have a question... I thought the BRS bail conditions included him only being allowed to travel to Melbourne or Sydney? But, if so, how was he able to go to Queensland for the ANZAC ceremony?
#BRS #Australia

"Overheated cows, flooded highways, and now a fuel crisis: why Australia’s food system is in big trouble"
#Australia #Animals #Cows

Overheated cows, flooded highways, and now a fuel crisis: why Australia’s food system is in big trouble
Australia produces enough food for 75 million people. But intensifying heat and natural disasters and competition for water are eroding food security.

Back from getting my annual flu shot (only $24.95) at the nearest chemist. Now to wait 3 months until I can get a covid vaccination...
#Vaccinations #Australia

"One Japanese town sorts waste into 40 different categories. How does Australia’s recycling compare?"
#Japan #Australia #Recycling

"Salt Water Restores Native Queensland Ecosystems After Dozens of Tidal Gates Removed"
#Australia #Queensland #Environment

Salt Water Restores Native Queensland Ecosystems After Dozens of Tidal Gates Removed
It's definitely a worldwide trend: removing dams, restoring natural water movement and displacement, and in Queensland it's no different.

"For 44 years, Australia has subsidised diesel use. Is it time to stop?"
#Australia #Diesel #Climate #ClimateChange

For 44 years, Australia has subsidised diesel use. Is it time to stop?
Australia could direct revenue towards electrification, not further diesel consumption.

"Cars make way for bikes as Sydney commuters saddle up to circumvent ‘crazy’ fuel costs"
#Australia #Sydney #Cars #Vehicles

"New study sheds light on Victoria's future rainfall"
#Australia #Victoria #Rain #Weather
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New study sheds light on Victoria's future rainfall
New research led by Monash University sheds a new perspective on forecasts of future rainfall in Victoria, showing that recent dry conditions may not fully reflect long-term climate change signals.