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Yasmine Wright Gittins @yasminewg.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Beyond excited to share that @cooperwilliams.bsky.social & I have published our 2nd story as part of the Walkley's Sean Dorney Grant for Pacific Journalism. 📽 by Nicolas Job & Cooper Give it a watch here: youtu.be/61poVYSrxiw?... #pacific #newcaledonia #kanaky #geckos

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The online gecko craze turning into a conservation nightmare | The Pacific

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Yasmine Wright Gittins @yasminewg.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

The 1st of our stories from #NewCaledonia / #kanaky is out on ABC Pacific. Give it a read (and watch on iview). Some more fascinating stories still to come! Thanks to the Sean Dorney Grant for #Pacific Journalism through the Walkley's Public Fund. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...

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'We are in the s**t': Mine's closure cripples Pacific indigenous community

A billion-dollar bet on nickel mining gave many New Caledonians hopes of economic prosperity and political independence. But after the market turned, the mine has left behind a ghost town full of brok...

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Yasmine Wright Gittins @yasminewg.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Exploring the mangroves of Nouméa with Isabelle, a resident of Oundjo who works with the village mamans to replant mangrove pods at the end of their crabbing season #kanaky #environmentaljournalism

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Yasmine Wright Gittins @yasminewg.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

I am in New Caledonia for the next little while, filming some packages for ABC, thanks to the Walkley's Sean Dorney Grant for Pacific journalism. I will be sharing some more peeks at our stories here but also keep an eye out on @cooperwilliams.bsky.social Cue photos 🎬 📽 🌴 🌺

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Hayden Starr @haydenstarr.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Every fortnight @amyremeikis.bsky.social writes a fantastic piece for our newsletter @australiainstitute.org.au. You can get it sent to you (free!) by signing up here 🔽🔽🔽 theaus.in/newsletter_s... 🔼🔼🔼

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 02/12/2024

Great writeup from ABC News on Australia's extreme heat risks. #auspol #climate Our new research identifies the locations around Australia in which the greatest number of vulnerable people will be affected by extreme heat. Find out more: australiainstitute.org.au/report/vulne...

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 28/11/2024

The latest greenhouse gas emissions figures show Australia emits more gas now than when the government was elected. But the govt wants us to believe we are "on target" to achieve 43% cuts below 2005 levels by 2030. Enough with the spin: we need to stop approving new coal & gas mines *now*.

Charts showing Australian annual CO2 emissions from 2021 out to 2030. The have been flat since 2021 and will stay so till 2028 when apparently they will fall at a perfect rate to achieve a 43% cut of 2005 levels in 2030

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 27/11/2024

The printed copies of our new book What's the Big Idea have arrived just in time for our launch event tonight! It's got 32 big ideas from an incredible list of thinkers and writers. Get your copy here: theaus.in/preorder_bigideabook

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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Listening to @amyremeikis.bsky.social speak at the launch of the @australiainstitute.org.au books “What’s the Big Idea?”

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Morgan Harrington @mhharrington.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

When did pop music become such an extravagance?

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Matt Grudnoff @mattgrudnoff.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

The best thing you can say about help to buy is that it is so tiny that it will make no difference. Wouldn't it be great if government's proposed policies that actually made a positive difference to the housing crisis we're facing. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

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Greens back Albanese government’s Help to Buy housing bill after failing to win concessions

Minor party says it is waving bills through after accepting government ‘doesn’t care enough about renters to do anything meaningful for them’

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 26/11/2024

"It's good for your health, it's good for your hip pocket. And it's also great for the planet because it reduces those transport miles and it reduces plastic." Fantastic to have @sophiescamps.bsky.social launch our new report, Grow Your Own 2024, about the benefits of growing your own food. #auspol

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Alice Grundy @alicektg.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Headlines around the world thanks to the local heroes who’ve been on the water this week

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Yasmine Wright Gittins @yasminewg.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Hey, always thought growing food is kinda great? Well, now there is some research from @theaustraliainstitute.org.au and Grow it Local that shows just how much Australians love growing food. Bonus points if you find all the little critters I hid in these tiles 🐛🪲🐞

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Hayden Starr @haydenstarr.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Negative gearing lovers rejoice! Greens to announce they will support the Government's Help to Buy scheme, dropping demands for reforming the investor-friendly tax concessions. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

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Australia politics live: Greens expected to help Labor pass housing bill; Musk argues social media bill may not be lawful

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Alice Grundy @alicektg.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

If you're worried about the government crashing through legislation that involves lots more money to major parties for electioneering with less transparency and no truth in political advertising laws, sign @australiainstitute.org.au's petition : nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donations_bi...

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SIGN NOW: Protect our elections!

Changes to democracy are too important to be rushed through parliament.

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 22/11/2024

This week is your last chance to get in a preorder for our new book, and save $5 off the sticker price! It's an inspiring read, from a star-studded list of writers and thinkers. The perfect Christmas gift. 📖 theaus.in/preorder_big...

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Dr Richard Denniss @richarddenniss.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

So the Liberals think it is OK for people to withdraw money from their own super account to invest in housing but they think its a bad idea for the future fund to invest in housing…🙄 www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...

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The Future Fund is Australia's rainy day fund. It has now become a political football

The federal government's decision to have the fund invest in housing and green energy has ruffled Coalition feathers.

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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Not to worry it was only a story on the errr... front page!!!

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 22/11/2024

There is widespread support for banning gambling ads on free-to-air media. The main objection is free-to-air networks can’t afford to lose the $$. As @amyremeikis.bsky.social explains, there's a simple solution. A 2% levy on gambling revenue could more than replace all the lost ad income. #auspol

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Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 20/11/2024

"we found that climate researchers reported engaging in considerably more advocacy and activism on climate change and, to a lesser extent, high-impact lifestyle changes than non-climate researchers" www.nature.com/articles/s44...

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Sydney Knitting Nannas and Friends @knitnannassyd.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Between knitting and organising the first aid tent Knitting Nannas are making new friends applying sunblock! @risingtide.bluesky.com No exact numbers but must be hundreds of people here preparing to paddle out this afternoon to send a message to our government to stop approving new coal mines.

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Bill Browne @browne90.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Over 200 pages of technical, complicated changes to Australian electoral law - with a plan to rush it through in just a few days. Find out key details of what's set to change and who will be most affected on @australiainstitute.org.au website.

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Yasmine Wright Gittins @yasminewg.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

“University councils stacked with corporate appointees have failed to justify these salaries, undermining the credibility of our institutions.” #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

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Matt Grudnoff @mattgrudnoff.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Chris Uhlmann has a 1 hour sky after dark doco. He claims renewables, the cheapest form of electricity, is pushing up power prices. The answer? Nuclear & coal + CCS, which are the most expensive forms of electricity. I'm sure it makes sense to Chris. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Sky News documentary ‘Real Cost of Net Zero’ fails to live up to its hubris, with viewers paying the price | Temperature Check

Chris Uhlmann says power costs are soaring while renewables are falling short, but do the pair have anything in common?

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 20/11/2024

When asked why she voted against a ceasefire in Gaza, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition said "It's not good...if we don't have a positive relationship with the US" Do we want our elected MPs to make decisions for us based on appeasing the US, instead of acting in Australia's interests? #auspol

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Amy Remeikis @amyremeikis.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Still flabbergasted over the deputy Liberal party leader so casually saying supporting the ongoing genocide in Gaza was necessary to ensure an ongoing relationship with the United States. Essentially that the deaths of thousands of children is OK because it'll make the US happy.

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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Also give my fellow host of the Dollars & Sense pod a follow!

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Bill Browne @browne90.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Major changes to how Australian democracy works should go to an inquiry, not be rushed through in days by the major parties. @australiainstitute.org.au petition calls on the Parliament to review proposed changes to ensure they strengthen our democracy. nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donations_bi...

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SIGN NOW: Protect our elections!

Changes to democracy are too important to be rushed through parliament.

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Amy Remeikis @amyremeikis.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Thinking of survivors today, and all those who tried to come forward and weren't heard, or were deliberately silenced.♥️

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Elinor Johnston-Leek @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

The AUKUS horrors never cease

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 18/11/2024

“As the world’s 3rd largest fossil fuel exporter, the Australian Govt is exporting climate destruction overseas, including to Pacific nations who experience the most devastating impacts of the crisis, despite contributing the least,” said Ralph Regenvanu, Vanuatu’s special envoy for climate change.

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Australia accused of ‘exporting climate destruction’ on tiny Pacific neighbours with massive gas expansion plans

Labor government ‘not acting in good faith’ when it stands on global stage and promotes its climate credentials, special envoy at Cop29 says

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 18/11/2024

While Australia talks about climate action at COP29, at home the Australian Government is approving NEW coal mines. This one, Narrabri Underground Mine, is so big that it covers nearly the entire area of the electorates of Sydney and Grayndler. Add your name: theaus.in/stop_new_fos...

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Joelle Gergis @joellegergis.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

My latest on our collective climate delusions in The Saturday Paper. In the words of Seinfeld’s George Costanza: “It’s not a lie if you believe it.” www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/comment/topi...

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Exposing net zero’s climate delusions

Denial is a funny thing. We have to find slippery ways of trying to live with high levels of cognitive dissonance: the discomfort we feel when faced with the reality that our thoughts and actions are ...

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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

And best of all, as the state is controlled by Santos, there'll be none of those pesky protestors to worry about because laws will ensure that can't happen

News article: Malinauskas to jet to Cop29 for Adelaide host city bid

South Australia will attempt to bolster its bid to host a future UN climate summit when the premier, Peter Malinauskas, heads to Cop29 to promote Adelaide as a potential site.

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Yasmine Wright Gittins @yasminewg.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

All the rain has me missing these lil guys 🐸 🌧

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Hayden Starr @haydenstarr.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

It's truly a glorious time to be a snail

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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Post a picture you took (no description) to bring some zen to the timeline

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the Juice Media @thejuicemedia.com · 15/11/2024

BREAKING: Labor and Liberal may not agree on much but when it comes to introducing a new law to stop Clive Palmer, but which actually stops newcomers from competing with them in our elections, you can be sure they'll pass it and lock in the two-party system by Xmas www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3WT...

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Honest Government Ad | How to rig elections

YouTube video by thejuicemedia

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Cooper Williams @cooperwilliams.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

A rainbow #lorikeet I spotted eating the nectar from the #spring flowers. 🌺 #birds #birdphotography #nature #australianbirds

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Yung En Chee @yungenchee.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

As Mark Ogge @australiainstitute.org.au points out, Japanese gas corp INPEX paid $0 corporate tax $0 PRRT $0 royalties on >$20 B income last year exporting 🇦🇺 gas fr its NT Ichthys project INPEX also dictates 🇦🇺 fossil fuel policy, climate policy (SafeguardMechanism) & enviro mgt (SeaDumpingBill)

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Climate Betrayal: how backroom deals with Japan locked Australia in for decades of gas - Michael West

Despite the Australian public voting for the need to address climate change, the Labor government has backed in decades of future gas exports.

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