Spanish PM calls for Israel’s ban from sporting events over Gaza genocide Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says Israel must face the same sporting sanctions as Russia did after Ukraine war.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says Israel must face the same sporting sanctions as Russia did after Ukraine war.

The UK is rolling the red carpet for Trump

At the exact moment he green-lights the next stage of the Gaza genocide

Pleasantries in Windsor castle

As people burn to death in bombed tents and ruins

Excellent from @keanebernard.bsky.social.

Albanese govt's policy paralysis on both the #ClimateCrisis and #AUKUS is even worse with a huge majority and a dud Opposition.

Now is the time for national leadership.
Instead of the business-as-usual subservience to the US and fossil fuel lobby. #auspol

How to report on neo-Nazis without giving them what they want Media coverage of the anti-immigration marches was a 'propaganda triumph' for Australian neo-Nazis, who use media-baiting tactics to spread their message.

How to report on neo-Nazis without giving them what they want

(This is 'Mission: Impossible' for The Usual Suspects, obviously, but it remains possible that at least some media workers may be able & willing to not feed the neo-Nazi publicity machine.)

www.crikey.com.au/2025/09/05/h...

Open letter against the adoption of the Australian Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism's Plan - Overland literary journal We, the undersigned university researchers, educators, students and professional staff, call on the Australian Government to reject the unprecedented attack on academic freedom and the autonomy of uni...

Open letter against the adoption of the Australian Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism’s Plan: Academics against racism overland.org.au/2025/07/open...

BEST ever olive harvest this year!!! Now in jars waiting for the magic to happen! :)

Israeli officers and soldiers have revealed they’ve been ordered to deliberately shoot at unarmed Palestinians trying to get aid.

That’s in Israeli newspaper Haaretz.

Israel is deliberately massacring civilians it’s deliberately starving.

There are few crimes more depraved

READ THIS AGAIN 🤬

The last time Mamamia, a site ostensibly about the experiences/interests of women, covered anything Antoinette Lattouf had said or done was 2023. Zero coverage of of the trial or aftermath. Hilariously transparent.

A photo of a coal mine with text that says 'Tell Parliament: Don't Gut Australia's environment laws'

Together with @australiainstitute.org.au and more than 50 environment and civil society NGOs, we're urging the Parliament to not gut Australia's environment laws!

Add your name to the petition ✍️ nb.australiainstitute.org.au/dont_gut_env... #auspol #nature #climate

There has been a huge wave of community support for BREAZE - Ballarat Renewable Energy and Zero Emissions♥️ following the recent ordeal with City of Ballarat cancellation of their partnership agreement and funding.
👇🏼
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...

#westandwithbreaze #ballarat #climateaction

Dozens of people sit on terraces in Delft’s main market square. A row of parked bikes can be seen in the foreground, and a tall church tower in the background.

When Dutch cities first started removing cars from their streets and squares, some cynics argued, “We’re not the Mediterranean!”

Opponents claimed they didn’t have the requisite year-round walking and terrace cultures of Spain, France, and Italy; due to the hostile climate.

They definitely do now.

10 Important Reasons Not to Own a Car The majority of us get around by car, yet doing so may be harming you and the environment more than you’d think. Here are ten important reasons not to own a car.

Most people get around from a to b by car, yet doing so may be harming you and the environment more than you’d think. Here are ten important reasons not to own a car:

utopia.org/guide/10-imp...

You know what to do. Hold them to account or move your money:

Authority Is Not Gendered How does implicit gender bias continue to perpetuate the authority gap between men and women, and what steps can we take to shift the perspectives?

What is gained when women are seen as leaders?

“Think how much richer we could all be if we used this potential. Giving women more authority—taking their talents more seriously, promoting them more, allowing them to lead—could hugely boost the world economy.”

modacitycreative.com/2025/03/16/a...

Protecting our independence. How to react to Trump's bullying - Michael West Labor and the Coalition look the other way while the US and Trump is engaged in a petulant meltdown. David Shoebridge calls for a review

Protecting our independence. This is how we must react to Trump's bullying.

Here’s a clue, it’s not by begging a favour, or doubling down on failure, it’s about believing in ourselves and our region.‬⁩
michaelwest.com.au/protecting-o...

As a former Ballarat Councillor I’m appalled to read this. Please share widely.

As well as following the usual complaint avenues, you can also show support to BREAZE by joining them as a member or donating (they are a registered charity)

breaze.org.au

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...

Collateral damage: how the war on ‘woke banking’ could backfire on New Zealand Claims that sustainability goals are making banks ‘woke’ might be effective populist politics. But undermining their risk management strategies can have unintended consequences.

ie Risk management isn’t ‘woke’

theconversation.com/collateral-d...

The 30kmh revolution: Rethinking speed for safer, happier streets Globally, 30kmh speed zones have been shown to enhance road safety and liveability, yet Australia lags behind, with policy implementation facing significant challenges.

Cities globally have embraced 30 km/h speeds—yet in Victoria, Australia, they are not widespread.

Our new study, published in Cities & Health, delves into the challenges and opportunities of implementation of 30 km/h speed zones.

Lens article: lens.monash.edu/2025/02/17/1...

Paedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale dies aged 90 Ridsdale had been in prison for decades for the abuse of more than 70 children in Victoria in the 1970s and 1980s.

Good riddance! Ridsdale can join Pell wherever those who cause immense harm and suffering go. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...

Front page of Ballarat Times shows three people riding bikes with the headline ‘Let’s Ride’

Thanks, #BallaratTimes, for another chance to promote active transport.

We'll keep speaking out until governments adequately fund active transport and end the scourge of car dependency.

We deserve no less.

#LifeOnACargoBike
#ActiveTransport
#FewerCars