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John Holmes

@jhaue.bsky.social
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On unceded lands of the Kulin Nations, Melbourne au Climate, environment, natural sciences, social justice, democracy, health. b, 313 ppm CO2, now 429

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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 6h
Foxes are native animals?! Quolls are an invasive species? When did that happen? First Dog on the Moon Many Australians are uninformed about our adorable native creatures. How could this be? I’ve been banging on about them for years! www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Foxes are native animals?! Quolls are an invasive species? When did that happen? | First Dog on the Moon
Many Australians are uninformed about our adorable native creatures. How could this be? I’ve been banging on about them for years!
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 7h
Are Australia’s native bees thriving or declining? We don’t know but can find out theconversation.com/are-australi...
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Are Australia’s native bees thriving or declining? We don’t know but can find out
Native bees pollinate many of Australia’s unique plants and help entire ecosystems thrive.
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 11h
Naughty orangutans and primping praying mantis captured in Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...
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Perfectly timed snaps of silly creatures in comedy wildlife finals
See the images that made amateur and professional wildlife photographers around the world giggle.
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 11h
After another natural disaster, can Nepal sue wealthy countries for climate change destruction? www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...
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Nepal's dire warning to the rest of the world
Just days after a plea for global climate action, Nepal faces yet another disaster.
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Peter Hannam @peterhannam1.bsky.social · 16h
(New from me) How households cope with “limitless” energy… from a new CSIRO-led study reneweconomy.com.au/its-made-us-...
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"It’s made us more wasteful:" Solar and battery homes plug in to a new age of abundant energy
CSIRO study finds households with solar and batteries are enjoying periods of "limitless" electricity, a shift that clashes head on with concepts of energy sharing and efficiency.
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 15h
Battle to define the Anthropocene Epoch reignites www.abc.net.au/news/science...
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Are we in the Anthropocene Epoch? Scientists can't decide
While the Anthropocene is a term most of us are well aware of, it is not an official geological epoch. Now a group of scientists has reignited the push to get it formally recognised.
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 16h
The green light for the largest coalmine in NSW history is shocking proof that our governance systems are betraying Australians - Georgina Woods There is no greater treachery than this failure to face up to the climate crisis. How can we now fend off despair? www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The green light for the largest coalmine in NSW history is shocking proof that our governance systems are betraying Australians | Georgina Woods
There is no greater treachery than this failure to face up to the climate crisis. How can we now fend off despair?
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 17h
Birds are building nests with our rubbish. Can we offer them something better? theconversation.com/birds-are-bu...
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Birds are building nests with our rubbish. Can we offer them something better?
Birds are ingenious when it comes to foraging for nest materials, but in the Anthropocene, this often comes at a cost. Giving them better options is one solution.
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 17h
Central Victorian school communities outraged as trees cut down ahead of bushfire season. Without notice. "They tried to pull out the kids' cabbages and strawberries from the kitchen garden," she said. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...
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Parents outraged as trees chopped down at central Victorian schools
A Lone Pine tree and strawberry plants are among vegetation abruptly cleared from a central Victorian school as part of a state government tree removal program.
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 17h
Matt Kean warns climate crisis ‘isn’t someone else’s problem’ as largest coal project in NSW history greenlit Exclusive: Climate Change Authority chair says planning commission did not account for climate-related economic damage in NSW www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Matt Kean warns climate crisis ‘isn’t someone else’s problem’ as largest coal project in NSW history greenlit
Exclusive: Climate Change Authority chair says planning commission did not account for climate-related economic damage in NSW
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Another #biosecurity fail: Exotic fungus detected in NT melons and cucumbers in first Australian cases of disease www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...
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Australia records first detections of 'devastating' plant disease
Monosporascus cannonballus is detected on two NT properties, marking the first cases in Australia.
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
‘Hitler was a lazy criminal who slept in until noon’: why most of what we think we know about the rise of the Nazis is wrong www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...
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‘Hitler was a lazy criminal who slept in until noon’: why most of what we think we know about the rise of the Nazis is wrong
In a new book, German artist and writer Philipp Ruch argues that viewing the ascent of Hitler’s NSDAP through the prism of the Third Reich has distorted our understanding of fascism’s electoral breakt...
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Is Trump's "Super Intelligence" really a smart idea? Fiona Katauskas thepoint.com.au/opinions/261...
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Is Trump's "Super Intelligence" really a smart idea?
The Point, helping readers make sense of the issues shaping their lives today.
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
NSW’s largest coal mine project is set to expand. Here’s what authorities got wrong about the trade-offs theconversation.com/nsws-largest...
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NSW’s largest coal mine project is set to expand. Here’s what authorities got wrong about the trade-offs
A coal mine in the Hunter Valley region has sparked debate among politicians, environmental advocates and local residents.
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
‘Explosion of melt rates’: 20% of Swiss glaciers lost in five years Alpine regions in Europe experiencing extreme glacier collapse due to heat-trapping effects of fossil fuel pollution www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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‘Explosion of melt rates’: 20% of Swiss glaciers lost in five years
Alpine regions in Europe experiencing extreme glacier collapse due to heat-trapping effects of fossil fuel pollution
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Think more rain means more river water? Not necessarily Some rivers are receiving more rain than before but have lower water flow, according to a study www.theguardian.com/news/2026/oc...
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Think more rain means more river water? Not necessarily
Some rivers are receiving more rain than before but have lower water flow, according to a study
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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Kogan CEO in June: Ruslan Kogan says changes to Capital Gains Tax will attract migrants motivated by “sick NDIS scams” and the welfare system." Today ATO Tax data for Kogan Pty Ltd: Income: $642.3m Taxable income: $0 Tax paid $0
Screenshot: "Sick scame": Kogan boss unleashes on Albanese government's capital gains tax changes"

rich lister Ruslan Kogan has issued an epic rant about Anthony Albanese's tax changes, warning they risk attracting a specific type of migrant to Australia'sSpreadsheet screenshot of ATO corporate tax transparency data

KOGAN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD: Total income $642,335,009; Taxable Income $0; Tax payable $0
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Antarctic winter sea ice falls to third-lowest level on record as scientists warn of ‘now problem’ Coverage levels fall a million square kilometres short of the long-term average, with global heating likely driving losses www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
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Antarctic winter sea ice falls to third-lowest level on record as scientists warn of ‘now problem’
Coverage levels fall a million square kilometres short of the long-term average, with global heating likely driving losses
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Fake news spreading online following Tel Aviv-bound flight incident www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...
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Fake news and deepfakes about flydubai flight spreading online
ABC NEWS Verify examines and attempts to debunk some of the fake news that's spreading online following the flydubai flight.
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Can we predict genocide by listening to what leaders say? Research finds common threads theconversation.com/can-we-predi...
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Can we predict genocide by listening to what leaders say? Research finds common threads
As mass atrocities continue worldwide, finding ways to spot warning signs earlier could help mitigate or prevent future catastrophe.
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billkittle.bsky.social @billkittle.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Privatised aid failed the people of Gaza. The world should learn not to repeat it theconversation.com/privatised-a...
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Privatised aid failed the people of Gaza. The world should learn not to repeat it
New research looking into the US government-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation shows when aid is handed over to corporations, civilians pay the price.
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Lady Luddite (KJ Colt) @moistenedtart.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Fuck everyone involved with letting them do this. All the past politicians. The current one. And all the future ones. This is as at least as serious as murder in my opinion.
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
As El Niño strengthens across the Pacific, Australian farmers could face fierce frosts theconversation.com/as-el-nino-s...
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As El Niño strengthens across the Pacific, Australian farmers could face fierce frosts
Papua New Guinea’s frost disaster suggests heat and drought aren’t the only symptoms of a changing climate.
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Bushfire season is fast approaching. A new satellite tool can help communities better prepare theconversation.com/bushfire-sea...
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Bushfire season is fast approaching. A new satellite tool can help communities better prepare
The tool can help communities better understand their local conditions and prepare for bushfires early.
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
How does the same El Niño cause drought in one part of the world and floods in another? theconversation.com/how-can-the-...
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How can the same El Niño cause drought in one part of the world and floods in another?
The climate science behind 2026’s super El Niño.
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Cities across the world are sinking because of groundwater depletion. But the process can be reversed theconversation.com/cities-acros...
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Cities across the world are sinking because of groundwater depletion. But the process can be reversed
When groundwater reservoirs are replenished, the ground above rises. But the uplift is patchy because earthquake faults act like underground dams, channelling water.
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Researchers, rangers fear native northern quoll species could be extinct in Litchfield National Park Camera traps haven't seen any for 12 months. The spread of cane toads thought largely to blame. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...
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This marsupial used to be 'abundant' — now, researchers can't find it
More than 30 wildlife-tracking cameras have been filming in Litchfield National Park for almost 12 months, but researchers are yet to spot the endangered northern quoll.
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Insects play critical role in ecosystems beyond just providing food, new research shows Insects provide protection, sanitation and even shelter to vertebrates, making them a priority for conservation efforts www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Insects play critical role in ecosystems beyond just providing food, new research shows
Insects provide protection, sanitation and even shelter to vertebrates, making them a priority for conservation efforts
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
California rushes to prepare for massive ‘Kelvin’ wave and predicted sea level rise Wave nearing southern California expected to reach San Francisco Bay Area by October as it crawls toward Alaska www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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California rushes to prepare for massive ‘Kelvin’ wave and predicted sea level rise
Wave nearing southern California expected to reach San Francisco Bay Area by October as it crawls toward Alaska
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
World’s oceans absorbed record heat equal to 40 times annual global energy use The injection of thermal energy comes amid an increasing rise in sea levels and continuing acidification www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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World’s oceans absorbed record heat equal to 40 times annual global energy use
The injection of thermal energy comes amid an increasing rise in sea levels and continuing acidification
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The bogong moths are back! Perhaps they are a sign that all is not lost First Dog on the Moon Remember – these moths are not an inconvenience they are a blessing www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The bogong moths are back! Perhaps they are a sign that all is not lost | First Dog on the Moon
Remember – these moths are not an inconvenience they are a blessing
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The 2026 BirdLife Australia photography awards – in pictures Gliding king penguins, a sugar thief rosella and a bin brush turkey are among the winning and shortlisted photos in this year’s prize. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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The 2026 BirdLife Australia photography awards – in pictures
Gliding king penguins, a sugar thief rosella and a bin brush turkey are among the winning and shortlisted photos
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Tragedy stopped Mawson exploring this remote Antarctic region. We must get there to study its melting ice theconversation.com/tragedy-stop...
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Tragedy stopped Mawson exploring this remote Antarctic region. We must get there to study its melting ice
If all the ice in the Wilkes Subglacial Basin melted, it would raise global sea levels 3 to 4 metres. It happened before – at temperatures we’re heading towards
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Nature-strip gardens are a paradise for pollinators in your street pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/nat...
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Nature-strip gardens are a paradise for pollinators in your street
University of Melbourne research has transformed road verges in the city from mown grass into native habitat and seven times more insect pollinators came to visit. It’s time to put the nature back into nature strips.
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The joy of song: where songbirds came from and why we should listen to them theconversation.com/the-joy-of-s...
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The joy of song: where songbirds came from and why we should listen to them
Research suggests all of the world’s songbirds can be traced back to Australia.
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Deep-drilling exploration of the Adavale basin has uncovered fossilised corals, trilobites and unseen rock combinations. Scientists will use samples to determine how ancient Devonian-era fish grew so big. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...
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Fossils to unravel secrets of ancient seabed buried beneath outback
Geologists have discovered fossils from an ancient coral reef deep beneath the surface of outback Queensland, which have attracted the attention of international researchers.
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Australian electric car and bus sales soar – but trucks lag far behind theconversation.com/australian-e...
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Australian electric car and bus sales soar – but trucks lag far behind
As hundreds of thousands more EVs hit Australian roads, is our charging infrastructure up to scratch?
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Fossil fuel giants behind hundreds of programs targeting Australian children A recent investigation found oil and gas companies have spent tens of millions of dollars on educational partnerships. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...
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Inside the fossil fuel industry's push into Australian classrooms
At least 260 educational programs in Australia are sponsored by fossil fuel companies, according to a report by a climate advocacy group.
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Extreme Temperatures Around the World @extremetemps.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN EUROPE Almost 32C in Germany today,over 30C in Switzerland, 33C in France and this is just the beginning of a heat wave which will completely rewrite European climatic history with several thousands records smashed by even 5/6C margins. HISTORIC
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Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 27/09/2026
Happy ten year anniversary of the 2016 blackout in South Australia. I was told that as clean power grew in Aus, we'd see a blackout apocalypse. The chart below shows blackouts for generation shortfall as columns, and renewable proportion as a percent of the eastern grid. Enjoy :)
a chart showing blackout data for Australia
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
A timeline of One Nation’s instability: more than half of Hanson’s MPs have quit or been expelled As party numbers swell to record levels, Guardian analysis reveals a three-decade history of tumult www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
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A timeline of One Nation’s instability: more than half of Hanson’s MPs have quit or been expelled
As party numbers swell to record levels, Guardian analysis reveals a three-decade history of tumult
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Concern mounts over slow-moving, planetary-scale ‘Kelvin’ wave heading for California The ocean phenomenon could raise sea levels by up to a foot as El Niño keeps warm water trapped along the coast www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Concern mounts over slow-moving, planetary-scale ‘Kelvin’ wave heading for California
The ocean phenomenon could raise sea levels by up to a foot as El Niño keeps warm water trapped along the coast
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
We can finally measure the damage each new coal, gas or oil project will do to people and nature theconversation.com/we-can-final...
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We can finally measure the damage each new coal, gas or oil project will do to people and nature
For decades, we couldn’t trace the link between new fossil fuel projects and their damage to people and planet. But now we can.
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Oh no Donald Trump is becoming increasingly unpopular! Surely it must all be over soon First Dog on the Moon It’s so bad some Republicans are even turning against him – bit late guys but whatever www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Oh no Donald Trump is becoming increasingly unpopular! Surely it must all be over soon | First Dog on the Moon
It’s so bad some Republicans are even turning against him – bit late guys but whatever
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
They won’t be fixed in time for the next 100year flood in 5 years time: Tradie shortages leave flood-hit residents waiting almost four years for repairs www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...
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Flood victims wait four years for repairs to homes
Flood-affected residents have been waiting nearly four years to get their homes repaired or even rebuilt due to a severe tradie shortage.
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Deepfakes are distorting this year’s Victorian election. We found out who’s most susceptible to them theconversation.com/deepfakes-ar...
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Deepfakes are distorting this year’s Victorian election. We found out who’s most susceptible to them
Voters need to become better at questioning what they see, without automatically disbelieving it.
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Sandy Horne @sandyhorne.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Due to heavy autumn and winter rains across central Australia, I predicted that it would be a bumper spring/summer season for budgies and cockatiels. Well, I wasn't wrong! There were 1000s of budgies and cockatiels at Gluepot. That's not an exaggeration. It was incredible.
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bill doyle @billjondoyle.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
storm passing at sunrise over the wilpena pound, ikara - flinders ranges national park, south australia
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Sharks often swim across national borders. Our conservation efforts must travel with them theconversation.com/sharks-often...
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Sharks often swim across national borders. Our conservation efforts must travel with them
Sharks and rays have been swimming through the oceans for millions of years – but we still don’t really know where.
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