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Those that studied Orwell’s 1984 will understand that destruction of language is destruction of thought. The dystopian nightmare is reality in USA 2025. The list published by NY Times of banned words from US government include “female”, “equality”, “bias” and “pollution”. This is truly frightening!

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French Senator explains world geopolitics as it is now. Where does Australia stand? Are we in denial or simply waiting until after the election like everything else? English Translation of speech below: charliesykes.substack.com/p/washington...

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Our supposed public broadcaster has an over reliance on Facebook and other platforms. If ABCs own reporting is true, Facebook has been blocking critical warnings about Cyclone. This is both unacceptable and more reason for AusGov to properly invest in our own communications channels.

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Free-er trade improves outcomes. Trade wars cause harm. Cooperation is in all our interests.

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Urban nature: Backyard tree with what I think is a Brown Goshawk either resting or eying off some prey. Taken a few months ago. Hobart, Tasmania

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Leadership right here in Tasmania from our home-grown Procreate supporting human creativity. youtu.be/jfqwAKcg0wk

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Perhaps if we built some cycling infrastructure like this in Tasmania we could neutralise some fights over road space? Of course, it costs much, much more.

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For the US to side with Russia and North Korea to oppose a UN resolution condemning the illegal invasion of Ukraine defies all common sense and adds insult to the countless injuries suffered by the brave Ukrainian people. edition.cnn.com/2025/02/24/p...

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This is a really level-headed and informative Tasmania news summary. Skip forward to 34mins in

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The Tasmanian Devil is considered private property by popular AI services.

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More reasons every day to choose electric.

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There are different ways to respond to the trauma of a stolen democracy. This website is one creative way trumpgolftrack.com

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Few people have the capability, confidence and tolerance of risk to mix it with traffic. Separate bike lanes open the possibility of many more enjoying the benefits of cycling. This is good for all of us.

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Global non-electric car sales reached peak a few years ago and will see long term decline from here as people discover the benefits and lower running costs of EVs

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2 Energy transition stories. China & Tasmania. China is installing renewables so fast it will meet 2030 target by end of month, 6.5 years early! www.abc.net.au/news/science... Burnie will be epicentre of Tas efforts to produce twice renewable energy it uses www.themercury.com.au/news/tasmani...

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Thank you Mel for posting. This is the most beautiful piece of writing I’ve read so far this year. We have similar but unique stories from many urban Tassie places. Sometimes -special- is emergent but is so easily lost again

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Queensland's 50c public transport fares hit six-month mark, with patronage up nearly 20% Train travel up 18.6% Bus travel up 15.8% Tram travel up 27.5% Ferry travel up 42.8% And it's bipartisan policy that's here to stay. This is a very good news story. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...

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Tassie's most overlooked road rule. If you're turning at an intersection while driving or riding, you must give way to pedestrians crossing the road. From the Road Safety Advisory Council (rsac.tas.gov.au)

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(h/t: @the.language.nerds)

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Many people use PIN passcodes that are easy to guess. Here’s an explainer… www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...

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I tend to agree with Councillor @ryan-posselt.bsky.social in that #BikeLanes will not see the end of the #nipaluna CBD as we know it. Let's move forward. #DingDing #Politas #cycling #traffic #Hobart #Tasmania

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Majestic Pieman River, Corinna Tasmania. Just stunning!

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My Co-founder Josh Weinsch took this photo of his little daughter’s bike, which was in their driveway when they evacuated. Their neighborhood was vaporized.

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The campaign to twin my town with SimCity is underway www.canberratimes.com.au/story/885905...

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Why do Dutch train stations have so much bike parking? Planners have specifically chained the bike and train as one seamless mobility option: quick, convenient, affordable door-to-door travel used by hundreds of thousands each day.

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www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...

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Solar’s phenomenal take up. www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...

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Blue light. Jack White. Last night. Rock very much still alive in 2024. Dripping cool…

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This is so spot on. As a climate scientist and public intellectual, I see or experience these often

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EFJ union representing 300k journalists quits the other place… www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/media/e...

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True? True

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For those seeking a in-depth discussion of The word of the year, “Enshittification” - ABC’s Future Tense podcast did an excellent episode on it last year: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

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As an owner of Sonos speakers who’s software platform has suddenly become one of the worst in existence (previously the best), I relate to Macquarie Dictionary’s word of 2024: “Enshitification” www.macquariedictionary.com.au/word-of-the-...

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jasonsteinhauer.substack.com/p/the-end-of...

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