Australia’s recent heatwaves pushed electricity demand to record levels without the grid failing. The data points to growing reliance on rooftop solar, batteries and renewables – and the declining role of coal, Jackie Trad writes.
#PearlsAndIrritations #auspol #energy #renewables #electricity
RIP Rob Hurst, one of the greatest songwriters, musicians and live performers this country has ever seen
Ordered my copy today
For many years I lived in an apartment without aircon. My list of places I could go to escape the heat in metro Melbourne
Why, where are we going? 😉😬
🧵Spotted While Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand:
At a country bus stop surrounded by a riot of flowers, a tiny human (2?) is waiting with Mum.
Tiny Human's hands are on his hips, eyes narrowed, watching the road.
Ever vigilant.
He's not sure when this bus is coming, but he's ready for it. (1)
Listening to Last Christmas because it is an all-time banger and George didn't die on Christmas Day for you to disrespect his memory by participating in Whamageddon
I almost forgot to have a little brag 🙂
This photo of mine (entitled 'Risky business') achieved a 'Commended' award in the 2025 BirdLife Australia Photography Awards in the Human Impact category.
Starting Jan 2026, Aussies could pay more for solar + home battery setups as rebates shrink — and global market forces might push prices even higher. ⚡🇦🇺
Thinking of going solar? Sooner might be smarter. ☀️🔋 #SolarEnergy #Australia #EnergySavings
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If the Beatles wrote A Day In A Life in 2025
"I read the news today, oh fucking hell..."
A horrifying statement published today by the Editorial Committee of the Agence France-Presse (AFP) news agency.
"Without immediate intervention, the last reporters in Gaza will die"
Translation from French to English by @cnorristrent.bsky.social:
Thank you Ronni for doing what others won’t. Without people like you we’d be further down the same path as some other countries I won’t mention.
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP WINNERS!!! 🏆
LAPD fired rubber bullets at Australian journalist @laurentomasi.bsky.social
"Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra."
As someone who helped run/ worked on democracy sausage sizzles for many years, I'd just like to say that even if you've already pre polled, PLEASE drop by your local public school tomorrow and treat yourself to something from the BBQ or cake stall. Your money goes to a good cause.
Duty done. Great work by the AEC and well behaved volunteers at my local polling booth. Celebrated with both a #democracysausage and bacon and egg roll. Democracy is delicious! #auspol #ausvotes2025
Don’t want to see that again on replay. Poor guy, looks a bad break
I think we need to keep saying that Aus Liberal = Republican = UK Tory?
Just two peas in a pod, right?
Couldn’t believe Melburnians don’t know this term! Have always used it when leaving early for the day…
Have always used taking an ‘early mark’ (Gen X)?
But today is Friday so it’s POETS day!
Burning.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
"When was the last time you said 'thank you,' Mr. Penguin?"
#ethics
Thanks Ian, I’d forgotten about that!
#BREAKING 🚨 The Australian Federal Police says the caravan found on the outskirts of Sydney in January was “a fake terrorism plot” that was “never going to cause a mass casualty event”
Police say it was a “concocted by criminals who wanted to cause fear for personal benefit”
