Byron Stol @byronstol.bsky.social · 18hBinge watching 7 up in preparation for the latest 70 up to air on SBS on Wednesday. I'd forgotten how emotional it is at times listening to their experiences and views and the mixed feelings while watching the series more broadly. 031
Reposted by Byron StolVictorian Socialists @vicsocialists.bsky.social · 23hOne Nation fascists getting in early with the promise of extrajudicial punishment for their political enemies. Who else is on their list to 'disappear' if they come to power in Victoria? 1218
Reposted by Byron StolGregory Andrews @lyrebirddream.bsky.social · 03/10/2026One Nation is sickening. Threatening political opponents with prison is the language of dictatorship. Our courts must never become instruments of political revenge. Australia deserves better than One Nation. 141
Reposted by Byron StolSimon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 03/10/2026"candidates include a former Liberal who won support from alleged underworld figures, a naturopath who endorsed Trump’s unfounded claim that paracetamol is linked to autism and a former shire councillor who lost his licence for drink-driving." One Nation's new vetting process is working a treat. 35224
Byron Stol @byronstol.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Deeply concerning seeing coverage of One Nation's Victorian election campaign launch in tonight's news. Sickening that these vile people have any traction at all in November's state election. 062
Reposted by Byron StolABC News Bot (unofficial) @abcnewsbot.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Geoscience Australia says the quake hit at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres just after 2am, and that the epicentre was near Leongatha, about 135km south-east of Melbourne.abc.net.auMagnitude-4.8 earthquake strikes in rural VictoriaGeoscience Australia says the quake hit at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres just after 2am, and that the epicentre was near Leongatha, about 135km south-east of Melbourne. 011
Byron Stol @byronstol.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Hail, wind, earthquake alerts and now thunder and heavy rain keeping me awake. What a night. #VicWeather 010
Byron Stol @byronstol.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Reckon Steph's mum and dad would be proud. Remember her dad dropped off Greens election flyers which I helped deliver near Ballarat about a decade ago. 122
Reposted by Byron StolMsPraxis @mspraxis.bsky.social · 02/10/2026If you felt it, you can report it!#Earthquake #Melbourne #Victoria earthquakes.ga.gov.auearthquakes.ga.gov.auEarthquakes@GAGeoscience Australia monitors, analyses and reports on significant earthquakes to alert the Australian Government, State and Territory Governments and the public about earthquakes in Australia and ove... 7298
Byron Stol @byronstol.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Did not expect to be woken up in the middle of the night by a Vic Emergency Alert saying there has been an 4.8 earthquake 270km away in Gippsland. 220
Reposted by Byron StolQuake Alert - Earthquake Monitor @earthquakes.live · 02/10/2026Felt #earthquake: 4.8 #quake South Gippsland, 28 km south of Warragul, Baw Baw, Victoria, Australia, 9 minutes ago - 10 reports so far. Did you feel it? Send a report!volcanodiscovery.comFelt earthquake: 4.8 quake South Gippsland, 28 km south of Warragul, Baw Baw, Victoria, Australia, 9 minutes agoDetail infos, updates and user reports for this event 004
Byron Stol @byronstol.bsky.social · 01/10/2026A relief to hear rain on the roof. Getting a good drop of rain today, which is flowing nicely into the water tanks since one of the downpipes was fixed. 010
Byron Stol @byronstol.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Barnaby Joyce was on ABC Melbourne radio and ranted non-stop, without answering questions and instead attacking Victoria. It was an absolute disgrace. 010
Reposted by Byron StolSimon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026"he came straight out of the blocks with over-the-top rhetoric...and a strident left-wing economic agenda." Shoebridge is labelled "over-the-top", "strident" and "radical" because he's a challenge to the cosy toxic centrist neoliberal consensus of Australia's political and media class. #auspol 1311634
Reposted by Byron StolABC News Bot (unofficial) @abcnewsbot.bsky.social · 30/09/2026As NDIS participants brace for cuts to community supports from tomorrow, documents show the agency running the scheme has been slashing packages overall.abc.net.auBillions slashed from NDIS packages as reassessments lead to more cutsAs NDIS participants brace for cuts to community supports from tomorrow, documents show the agency running the scheme has been slashing packages overall. 132
Reposted by Byron StolRebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Time for this classic again. 155164435547
Reposted by Byron Stol💜 phonakins 🍉🌲 @phonakins.com · 30/09/2026"Beyond food and medicine, inadequate income support left nine in 10 respondents socially isolated, with some describing themselves as not living, but merely existing. Others described the deep shame and stigma they felt of living in poverty"thepoint.com.auRaising the rate of JobSeeker would save livesFor decades, successive governments have kept unemployment payments in Australia below all accepted measures of adequacy - JobSeeker now sits at just 41% of the minimum wage, and Youth Allowance is ev... 12721
Byron Stol @byronstol.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Senator David Shoebridge elected as new Greens leader is probably a good decision. I like his hard hitting analysis and commentary. 000
Byron Stol @byronstol.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Mark Butler is unfit to Minister for Disability and the NDIS and should be immediately sacked, given the harm and distress he is causing People with Disability. #abc730 011
Reposted by Byron StolGreg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Good of the Albanese govt to give Wilson the ability to cut programs in the NDIS by 99% without having to bother with legislation... 59043
Byron Stol @byronstol.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Anti-inflammatory pain med for the viral arthritis I caught has kinda kicked in, so might try to weed garden bed near front door as it is out of control. Didn't have excruciating arthritic joint pain in hands and wrists on my 2026 bingo card. 120
Reposted by Byron StolKon Karapanagiotidis @kkarapanagiotidis.bsky.social · 28/09/2026I’m devastated this morning. We have just had two of our @asrc1 social enterprise catering vans stolen. Roller door smashed. Food stolen. Safe destroyed. Staff distressed. TWO VANS LICENSE PLATES - mini vans with ASRC Catering on them Renault is 1UO2YV Peugeot is 2DW4TB 19155134
Reposted by Byron StolKon Karapanagiotidis @kkarapanagiotidis.bsky.social · 28/09/2026ASRC had TWO VANS STOLEN OVERNIGHT in Melbourne from our CATERING SOCIAL ENTERPRISE. We are all so distressed and angry. Who robs a charity! Here’s are the license plates of the two white vans 👇🏼 and photos of them too➡️➡️➡️ Call 000 if spot them please 🙏🏼 Renault 🚐 is 1UO2YV Peugeot van 🚐 is 1QR 8PO 9143135
Reposted by Byron StolDr Monique Ryan @mon4kooyong.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Vulnerable NDIS participants deserve to know that when they report abuse, neglect, or fraud, their concerns will be taken seriously and acted on promptly.abc.net.auSerious NDIS complaints languishing as regulator grapples with backlogNDIS participants say serious reports of abuse, neglect and fraud are languishing as internal data reveals the regulator is grappling with a significant backlog of complaints. 2227
Reposted by Byron StolJoel Jenkins @boganintel.bsky.social · 27/09/2026"We don't acknowledge the fact that the sensible centre is somewhere sitting with Pauline Hanson at the moment" @amyremeikis.bsky.social speaks on how 'civility politics' is killing Australian political discourse. Link: youtu.be/oKyBcrTWA2M #auspol 412051
Reposted by Byron StolDefend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 26/09/2026BREAKING: Massive Attack’s Rob Del Naja arrested under the UK Terrorism Act outside Labour Party conference venue. The legendary musician was arrested after peacefully holding “I oppose genocide - I support Palestine Action” on a paper sign on the eve of Labour’s conference. 531589861
Reposted by Byron StolYung En Chee @yungenchee.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Grannies for Action are a group of older women who: ✳️ Believe that individual problems can be social; ✳️ Engage in careful analysis of political issues; and, ✳️ Take action for a more just and fair society "Poverty is a political choice. It can be changed" GET THEIR PETITION TO 500 (& MORE)‼️change.orgSign the PetitionRaise JobSeeker Above the Poverty Line Now 13723
Reposted by Byron StolThe Cathy Wilcox @cathywilcox.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Watching #insiders for ol’ times’ sakes and truly, we are bobbing about in the ocean emitting speech bubbles to keep us afloat, while the reality chained to our feet drags us under. 3242795
Byron Stol @byronstol.bsky.social · 27/09/2026This discussion about dealing with AI is not filling me with confidence. Yikes #insiders 010
Reposted by Byron StolCosmicRami 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ @rami.spaceaustralia.com · 26/09/2026So there’s a Kylie concert with lots of disco tracks at the grand final of a game where a bunch of alpha males in short-shorts and warrior bodies chase a ball around and get sweaty. It doesn’t get anymore raging gay (complimentary) than this, friends. 1327
Byron Stol @byronstol.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Glad Confide in Me got a good run, given I'm a bad gay and not a huge fan, except that song and On a Night Like This. 020
Reposted by Byron StolKon Karapanagiotidis @kkarapanagiotidis.bsky.social · 26/09/2026On #AFL #GF day where police are expecting a spike of up to 20% of male violence against women know there is help available 24/7. Free and confidential 👇🏼 15034
Reposted by Byron StolWear The Peace @wearthepeace.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Actress Susan Sarandon being arrested earlier today for protesting Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the United Nations. One is speaking out against genocide, one is committing it. One was arrested, one was not. 870286178262
Reposted by Byron StolSenator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 25/09/2026The world is being torn apart by US aggression, using its military, trade and AI as weapons, and Albanese failed to mention this even once in his UN address. If you cannot even name the problem, why should anyone believe you can address it? 1320080
Reposted by Byron Stol3wombats @3wombats.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Maybe we should break ties with those breaking the rules so blatantly? Israel and USA for starters as we seem to be all too happy to assist them break international law 43810
Reposted by Byron StolKon Karapanagiotidis @kkarapanagiotidis.bsky.social · 25/09/2026The AFL Grand Final is the 2nd most dangerous day of the year for women in Australia. That’s a fact. Victoria Police & police everywhere preparing for up to a 20% rise in male violence against women on Saturday 67036
Reposted by Byron Stol💜 phonakins 🍉🌲 @phonakins.com · 24/09/2026"Every day that people spend waiting [and] can't move into one of these homes is a day where they're at greater risk of homelessness," she said. "If they aren't homeless already, if they're sleeping rough on the street, it's another night where they're in very real danger.abc.net.auNumber of days social homes sitting vacant in Queensland rises dramaticallyState government data has revealed social homes were sitting vacant for an average of 42.7 days in the 12 months to June, up from 25.1 days in the same period last year. 094
Byron Stol @byronstol.bsky.social · 24/09/2026One wonders how many other government services or even businesses have been infiltrated by "AI agents" and had potential data breaches. Bit of a worry #abc730 010
Byron Stol @byronstol.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Well said. They way the AFL and community more broadly normalises male violence is horrid. 110
Reposted by Byron StolCAMERON WILSON @cameronwilson.bsky.social · 24/09/2026NEW: OpenAI's agents also tried unsuccessfully to hack another Australian government agency, say researchers who believe this is "first reported instance of agents hacking a government". They claim bots left traces of trying to exploit a vulnerability on the AIHW website www.abc.net.au/news/... 23410
Reposted by Byron StolSenator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The PM is in the US mugging for selfies with the guy who stripped regulation from some of the world's most dangerous AI companies, while a US company linked to the Trump administration hacked arguably Australia's most sensitive database in a serious attack on our sovereignty. 22276113
Byron Stol @byronstol.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Given the news this morning on AI hacking Medicare and other government sites I think I will be playing on repeat R.E.M. - It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine). www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0GF...youtube.comR.E.M. - It's The End Of The WorldYouTube video by REMVEVO 000
Reposted by Byron StolGreg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Concern? How about arrest the f*cker?? Cripes. If you or I hacked Medicare, the AFP would bash down our doors. AI does it? Oopsies! I am concerned! www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...theguardian.comAnthony Albanese says OpenAI agent hacked Medicare and he expressed ‘extreme concern’ to Sam AltmanPrime minister says he told chief executive he was disappointed it had taken company ‘way too long’ to inform government of breach 821287481
Reposted by Byron StolCAMERON WILSON @cameronwilson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says OpenAI's "AI agent infiltrated" a Australian government website for healthcare statistics, accessing non-public information. PM says the company took three months to tell Australia. 164614
Reposted by Byron StolCrowbar @crowbar.wtf · 23/09/2026There’s being civil to the deranged leader of a country you have to deal with… …and then there is taking a grinning selfie with one. 96314
Byron Stol @byronstol.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Breaking: "AI agent hacked into an Australian Medicare data portal earlier this year". Keep calm and carry on. WTF... we are screwed. 112
Reposted by Byron StolThe DILETTANTE @demwar.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The ABC is currently running the most biased anti ALP story about the state election that I have ever seen. I can’t stand the ALP but this could not possibly meet the ABC Charter. Impossible. 3117
Reposted by Byron StolCrowbar @crowbar.wtf · 23/09/2026Reminder that from October 1 Covid vaccinations are no longer free for most of us. If you are due book your appointment RIGHT NOW. 54316
Reposted by Byron StolSimon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 23/09/2026“It’s in the interests of all nations to agree on guardrails for any dangerous global technology. …It is crazy that that doesn’t yet exist for #AI .” It’s crazy that the US has a president who only understands self-interest. #abc730 2145