Reposted by Irene LomisPinnacledrop54 🌈 @pinnacledrop54.bsky.social · 8mPK never teaches me anything. It's all cliche, agenda, dial-a-issue that she pretends to care about for a week, gossip and faux outrage. The editorial is clear - Don't ask for anything innovative or fair. 011
Reposted by Irene LomisBen Spies-Butcher @bspiesbutcher.bsky.social · 02/10/2026In the @thesaturdaypaper.com.au today I argue monetary policy has become broken. It is focused on wages when the problem is clearly supply shocks, profits and prices. Stephen Long's excellent piece highlights @isabellamweber.bsky.social alternatives www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/economy...thesaturdaypaper.com.auCould a German economist fix the RBA’s inflation problem?As the RBA admits interest rates are its only tool for managing inflation, alternative models propose dealing with supply shocks through price caps and strategic reserves. 2238
Reposted by Irene LomisThe Saturday Paper @thesaturdaypaper.com.au · 2hDavid Shoebridge says he sees an opportunity for the Greens to expand their national vote share by challenging the Albanese government’s unwillingness to sufficiently regulate AI companies. trib.al/WaamGfttrib.alInside the new Greens leader’s plan to ‘fill the void’In an interview with The Saturday Paper shortly after his confirmation as the new leader of the Greens, David Shoebridge lays out his priorities, signalling a more definitive stance in direct contention with Labor. 122
Reposted by Irene LomisSimon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 2hThere's one useful thing about the "sensible centre" label: It's a quick way of identifying which journos have no intention of "speaking truth to power", but much prefer to operate as power's megaphones and stenographers. In legacy media, that's most of them. #ThisIsNotJournalism #auspol 2319
Reposted by Irene LomisDavid Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 2hAnthropic has already signed a deal on its $32bn Dalby data centre before any approvals. Residents haven't been consulted & the Crisafulli government is ploughing ahead with Qld Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie taking planning away from the council. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...abc.net.auResidents fear there is no stopping $32b hyperscale data centreAnthropic has already signed a deal to use a portion of the facility earmarked for the Western Downs, but it has not actually been approved yet 1119
Reposted by Irene LomisGekko @gekko.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Wait till NASA realises their whole space program is in the hands of ONE man - Musk! Probably the biggest security risk any nation has ever fallen into An illegal foreigner who has grifted his way through life leaching off government handouts has somehow managed to control America's space program 03412
Reposted by Irene LomisMayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 2hLast week, I was invited into the homes of Jewish New Yorkers across the city to celebrate the holiday of Sukkot. 242088285
Reposted by Irene LomisGekko @gekko.bsky.social · 04/10/2026𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐘 𝐈𝐒𝐍'𝐓 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐔𝐄𝐒 .. 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 The Greens and independent community representatives empower communities, accountability and a changed paradigm for our politics Understand that vision better, vote for that vision youtube.com/shorts/MGIQO... 088
Reposted by Irene LomisGekko @gekko.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Many would argue the only viable choice within this body politic as we race for elections in two years, will be the Greens and independent community representatives Empowering communities, accountability and solutions Know your enemies though .. davidjohntyler.substack.com/p/putting-th...davidjohntyler.substack.comPutting the boot into a new leader: the monstering of David ShoebridgeElected that morning. Cross-examined that night. Four days in, the ABC and News Corp had run the same play from opposite ends of the field. 22514
Reposted by Irene LomisJulian Cribb @juliancribb.bsky.social · 3hcribb.substack.com/p/on-becomin...cribb.substack.comOn becoming an Earth CitizenUnless we agree to survive, we probably won’t. 022
Reposted by Irene LomisGreg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 4hAlso the LNP have been climate crisis deniers for this entire century. Your “sensible centre” isn’t worth shit. 112516
Reposted by Irene LomisGreg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 4h“Sensible centre” code for status quo 1813124
Reposted by Irene LomisAcyn @acyn.bsky.social · 3hRuffalo: We got to get this dumb-ass, fool-ass, tired-ass, lame-ass, duck-ass out of office. We got to make him a lame duck. We have to stop his policies now. Another two years of this, and who knows what he’ll be doing? He’s calling to throw Democrats out of the country… 181519418
Reposted by Irene LomisPearls and Irritations @johnmenadue.com · 3hYoung Australians will live with the consequences of today’s climate decisions, yet 16- and 17-year-olds have no vote in shaping them. Lowering the voting age would give them a say in their future, John Menadue writes. #auspol #ClimateChange 3217
Reposted by Irene LomisLucy Hamilton @lucyham.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Have you read this (by me) yet? #Auspol 35425
Reposted by Irene LomisMayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 03/10/2026NYC is opening 160 car-free (but treat-filled) streets and plazas to enjoy fun and safe fall festivities this spooky season. Find one near you at nyc.gov/trickorstreets. 243137392436
Reposted by Irene LomisMayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 03/10/2026I split the G (train) with the Prime Minister of Ireland, Michéal Martin. Sláinte! 268143641913
Reposted by Irene LomisMayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 03/10/2026The people's game will always belong to the people. This summer, it belonged to the bodega owners, cab drivers, line cooks, and every New Yorker who welcomed visitors from around the world to experience the World Cup in our own backyard. 585441897
Reposted by Irene LomisGND Media @gndmedia.bsky.social · 30/09/2026@wccalliance.bsky.social is now a part of the GND family. Check out this short podcast to find how who they are! New monthly episodes from them coming soon... youtu.be/qKGuFugr3Xkyoutu.beWCCA & GND MediaYouTube video by GND Media 033
Reposted by Irene LomisGND Media @gndmedia.bsky.social · 03/10/2026**NEW EPISODE** First episode from @wccalliance.bsky.social , with @emma-river-roberts.bsky.social & @ketanjoshi.co 'How A.I affects Education & the Climate Sector' Give it a like and share! www.youtube.com/watch?v=BufB...youtube.comWCCA & Ketan JoshiYouTube video by GND Media 089
Reposted by Irene LomisKetan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 5hI had such a fantastic time chatting with Emma, who has been opening my eyes on class + climate for a long time. Such a legend, go have a listen! GND media are the best ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Will share clips and more this week! 0124
Reposted by Irene LomisTimnit Gebru @timnitgebru.blacksky.app · 9hAgain, journalists, what are you doing?👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 The most mind blowing thing about these people is that they are so out in the open with their eugenics & predatory cults. Epstein wasn't as out in the open (at least from what I see now). Everything is right there for you to expose them once & for all! 316054
Reposted by Irene LomisTimnit Gebru @timnitgebru.blacksky.app · 13/08/2026🔇 🔇 🔇 My book, Deep Unlearning, is now available for preorders! I don't know how people write so many books because this one took a lot out of me. It turns out, I had a lot to say 😂, with editors cutting out 50k of my words 🫣 ✴️ You can now preorder it at www.simonandschuster.com/books/Deep-U.... 762197769
Reposted by Irene LomisTimnit Gebru @timnitgebru.blacksky.app · 3hI was just sitting around, on my front porch, twiddling my thumbs and yelling "stochastic parrots" at passers by. That's all I've been doing. And remember, I'm a "critic." 0505
Reposted by Irene LomisKetan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 5h"Australia is a major producer of fossil fuels. We all know fossil fuels are the primary driver of the climate crisis," [Ralph Regenvanu] said. "The very least a country like Australia should be doing is stopping future expansion, and it's not doing that." www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...abc.net.auAustralia's fossil fuel expansion 'slap in the face' to Pacific nationsHaving just approved a major coal mine expansion, Australia's climate credentials will be under the spotlight at pre-COP talks in Fiji. 07345
Reposted by Irene LomisRoyce Kurmelovs @roycerk2.bsky.social · 4hThe show is underway here in Fiji at the Pre-COP meeting. Fiji's climate minister opened events calling for measures to keep 1.5C alive, get climate finance moving and the ocean to be given its "rightful place" in efforts to address climate change. 1145
Reposted by Irene LomisTim Baxter @timinclimate.naruresearch.com.au · 5hIn an era where all the most sensible people claim the climate crisis has lost its political salience, the AFR may have been surprised by who doesn't shit up about the climate crisis. I'm not. The next step is realising that the progressive refusal to talk about it is why they are winning. 183
Reposted by Irene LomisAlex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 10/09/2026This German comedy sketch (with English subtitles) perfectly captures so much of what is going on right now in the UK, the US, and across Europe. "Playing the 'Nazi Card' in the Third Reich", by Browser Ballett. 5330021273
Reposted by Irene LomisDavid Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 27/09/2026The techbros don't want you to see this trailer. Pass it on. 3249672750
Reposted by Irene LomisTim Baxter @timinclimate.naruresearch.com.au · 15hOh wow. This is proper fucked. That list of folks eligible for a free vaccine is *narrow*. So anyway, we gave BHP $600m in diesel rebates this past year. You know they really needed them because in the same year the company booked a $14b profit.australianpharmacist.com.auFewer Australians will qualify for free COVID-19 vaccines from October - Australian PharmacistCOVID-19 vaccines move onto the NIP this week. Who is now eligible for a funded vaccine and what should pharmacists tell patients who aren’t? 1413581
Reposted by Irene Lomistwinfold @twinfold.bsky.social · 18h“If people don’t want us to strengthen Medicare, for example, or cut income taxes, or provide cost-of-living relief in other ways, then they should nominate where that should be cut,” he said on Sunday. We've spoken quite clearly on this. End fossil fuel subsidies & tax our gas properly. #auspoltheguardian.comChalmers says global economic turmoil will drive budget cuts, but Australia should avoid recessionTreasurer says ‘very substantial and intensifying pressure’ on federal budget as he points finger at private sector for driving up inflation amid Middle East conflict 53121
Reposted by Irene LomisThe Saturday Paper @thesaturdaypaper.com.au · 03/10/2026While the Coalition shifts towards the far-right territory that One Nation has staked out and Labor drifts further from its traditional left-of-centre moorings, David Shoebridge sees a void in progressive politics that the Greens stand ready to fill. trib.al/eWFeFXTtrib.alInside the new Greens leader’s plan to ‘fill the void’In an interview with The Saturday Paper shortly after his confirmation as the new leader of the Greens, David Shoebridge lays out his priorities, signalling a more definitive stance in direct contention with Labor. 0144
Reposted by Irene LomisMarcus Kelson @marcuskelson.bsky.social · 03/10/2026great editorial... www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/comment/edit...thesaturdaypaper.com.auA turd in the swimming poolThe decision of the New South Wales Independent Planning Commission, to approve the biggest coalmine ever to come before it, is based on a simple falsehood: that the 809 million tonnes of greenhouse g... 1124
Reposted by Irene LomisThe Saturday Paper @thesaturdaypaper.com.au · 03/10/2026Exclusive: The federal government has secretly implemented changes to the NDIS more than a year before they were scheduled to take effect, and in advance of consultation promised by Minister for the NDIS Mark Butler. Rick Morton reports. trib.al/uNdMvS7trib.alExclusive: NDIS changes secretly brought forwardAn Administrative Review Tribunal decision reveals that the government is already implementing NDIS access restrictions it promised would not take effect for more than a year. 1147
Reposted by Irene LomisHypervisible @hypervisible.blacksky.app · 03/10/2026“At some point, maybe we should listen to the words of Meta’s founder who, years ago, bragging about how people just hand over their information to him, revealed what he thinks about those who do so: ‘[d]umb f—s.’”epic.orgMeta’s Mass Data Collection Is Not A-Muse-ing 111339
Reposted by Irene LomisAmy Remeikis @amyremeikis.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Flaming galah! The Brisbane Olympic logo leaked itself Ailsa! 1711716
Reposted by Irene LomisMayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 03/10/2026It was an honor to attend Friday prayers at Beit El Maqdis Islamic Center with Palestinian New Yorkers today. Like an olive tree, their roots run deep in our city, stretching back more than a century and growing through every generation that has made Bay Ridge home. 322251268
Reposted by Irene LomisCount Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 02/10/2026How to deceive a human being. Featuring Elizabeth Holmes, Richard E. Grant, the unblinking CEO of Manchester City, the Labour party conference and Oxford Street. Read all about it in my brand new newsletter! countbinface.substack.com/p/how-to-dec...countbinface.substack.comHow to deceive a human beingA handy alien guide to some dos and don’ts 931040
Reposted by Irene LomisGreg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Former head of the ECAJ writing in the AFR worried about "Who has the right to decide what we can see and therefore, think? Who are the gatekeepers of our culture, which forms the fabric of our society" 🤔 108820
Reposted by Irene LomisRex Patrick @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social · 02/10/2026The Govt has appealed another of my #FOI wins to the Federal Court. Again it’s seeking costs against me if I’m unsuccessful defending my win. It turns out winning an FOI in a Tribunal is expensive - and that’s exactly the message the Govt wants to send to citizens. 1/2 #auspol 1117090
Reposted by Irene Lomismarque lawyers @marquelawyers.com.au · 01/10/2026What a beautiful story of the arc of redemption.theage.com.auHeeney wins Swans’ best and fairest, says he ‘can’t wait’ to return next seasonIsaac Heeney accepted the Bob Skilton Medal with a pre-recorded video message, as the club boss said the players involved in the Pullman Hotel scandal deserve “the presumption of innocence”. 7478
Reposted by Irene LomisThe Point @thepointau.bsky.social · 02/10/2026"Sure, we have enduring economic, political, social and strategic interests with America" "But are these interests tantamount to values?" Read the full piece on The Point: sbrew.link/X0hxHwih 0126
Reposted by Irene LomisThe Point @thepointau.bsky.social · 02/10/2026"The NSW Government has just approved production from a huge new coal project out to 2045. So much for Australia’s transition away from fossil fuels" writes @rodcampbell.bsky.social Read the full piece on The Point: sbrew.link/87jN7J4b 02313
Reposted by Irene LomisKetan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 02/10/2026How on Earth did I not read this yet? really interesting and honestly kind of brazen modelling of the entire lifecycle - downstream, data centres, upstream use - of AI. Puts AI industry at 1.1% of total global energy, about the same for global emissions. More than 10x previously stated estimates 311253
Reposted by Irene LomisKetan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 02/10/2026The fossil industry has simple motives: maximising fossil fuel combustion (more that = more $) Climate is simple too: the more combustion, the worse it gets (more so for each new tonne burned) so...the fossil industry supports the things that make climate change (and our lives) worse, consistently 411036
Reposted by Irene LomisKevin J. Kircher @kevinjkircher.com · 02/10/2026Bluesky locals discuss some underappreciated aspects of the global fossil-fueled data center boom. Good conversation! 03512