We've introduced new laws requiring streaming giants to make content in Australia.

If you stream here, you should make and buy some stuff here too.

Graeme Samuel calls for Labor to ditch ‘national interest’ workaround for environment laws Former ACCC chair condemns proposed exemption allowing minister to approve projects that don’t comply with law

For the new environment laws to work, they have to apply to forestry, and they can’t be pushed aside every time the mining and fossil fuel industries get in the Minister’s ear.

The govt has to scrap the ministerial discretion clause and demonstrate real intent by protecting native forests

"We often hear land described as “unused” — but to wildlife, no space is ever empty. 🌱🦊
Those quiet fields, overgrown corners, and wild patches are homes, hunting grounds, nurseries, and safe corridors for countless species."
via Cultivating Green Spaces

The first Australian election with compulsory voting was held, successfully increasing voter turnout.

The participation at Australian elections has never fallen below 90% since the introduction of compulsory voting in 1924, making Australia a fairer and more democratic country.

Agree And politicians too

control panel of the day #HCI

A waterfall and Fall colors

Multnomah Falls, Oregon

Itiner-e: A high-resolution dataset of roads of the Roman Empire - Scientific Data Scientific Data - Itiner-e: A high-resolution dataset of roads of the Roman Empire

Fascinating stuff.
A high-resolution dataset of roads of the Roman Empire, this study claims to have identified thousands more miles of Roman roads than were previously known.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...

control panel of the day #HCI

control panel of the day #HCI

Covered Bridge #Photography

Nice that Knuth is still with us and still writing books.

Labor has just passed our new law to deliver payday super.
Here's what you need to know 👇

AUS PM Anthony Albanese wearing a Joy Division band t-shirt.

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley criticised the AUS PM Anthony Albanese for wearing a Joy Division band t-shirt? Manufactured outrage. She now has less than zero credibility. Well, I am NOT lending her my Dead Kennedys album, that's for sure. #auspol

Reflection!
Rockpool
South Coogee, Sydney

control panel(s) of the day #HCI

control panel of the day #HCI

Australia must ‘step up to prevent catastrophic and preventable loss of life’ amid Trump cuts, former CDC boss says Dr Tom Frieden served as director of the US health body under Barack Obama until 2017 and warns about cuts under Donald Trump

With the US govt making catastrophic cuts to its health and medical research programs, American experts are saying that Australia has to step up. When we debate the CDC legislation in the House tomorrow, I'll be proposing amendments to increase its size and scope.

We're backing parents - by helping keep kids safe online and providing extra support offline when they need it.

Vice-Adml Sir Jonathan Tod, intelligence officer who warned in vain of a Falklands invasion In July 1981 he warned the Joint Intelligence Committee that the junta was capable of a swift invasion, but the FO called it scaremongering

Vice-Adml Sir Jonathan Tod, intelligence officer who warned of a Falklands invasion – obituary www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2...

The global race is on to secure critical minerals. Why do they matter so much? Global energy giants are turning their focus to critical minerals. With such deep-pocketed players, Australia must invest heavily if it wants to stay in the race.

With a new deal signed between the US and Australia dominating today’s news cycle, many might be wondering what critical minerals are and why they matter. Take a look at this excellent explainer by A/Prof. Amir Razmjou in The Conversation.

Instagram Announces New Parental Controls For Teen Accounts Accessing Its AI Chatbots The company said it will allow parents to restrict or limit teens’ access to Instagram’s AI characters.

The company said it will allow parents to restrict or limit teens’ access to Instagram’s AI characters.

Your EE Player of the Match is Mr Rat 🐀

Congratulations Mr Rat 👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Abandoned gas station in Glenrio, Texas. One of my own photos, taken a couple of weeks ago.

The gambling industry is predatory and insidious.

I quit the Parliamentary Sports Club a few weeks ago, when I discovered it had registered as a lobbyist group and was sponsored by the gambling peak body.

The industry will do anything to wield influence on pollies, and hates being called out.

How do Triple Zero calls actually work? A telecommunications expert explains While it might seem simple, there are many steps involved between you calling Triple Zero, and paramedics, police or firefighters arriving to help.

How do Triple Zero calls actually work? A telecommunications expert explains theconversation.com/how-do-tripl... @australianlabor.bsky.social #mobile #emergency #telecommunications

If you drive a 2025/2026 Tesla or still use X, there really isn't an excuse. You really are just an asshole that looks the other way.

This looks good:

CFP: THE FIRST SYMPOSIUM AT THE HUB FOR CRITICAL CYCLING STUDIES

www.bikestudies.ugent.be/cfp/

cc @edi.bike

Renewables are a masterclass in learning-by-doing. Each doubling of deployment cuts costs via experience curves: better manufacturing, finance & supply chains.

Result:

Solar now cheapest new power in many regions
Falling battery costs enable flexibility
Electrification gets more attractive