Australia and Papua New Guinea have postponed signing a major mutual defense treaty, Canberra’s latest stumble as it seeks to counterbalance Beijing’s expanding presence and clout in the Pacific region. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/17/asia-pacific/politics/australia-papua-new-guinea-defense-treaty/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #australia #indopacific #papuanewguinea #defense #china #anthonyalbanese #jamesmarape

"A 24-year-old man who hit two Aboriginal pedestrians with his car and sped away, later bragging to his friends he'd run down an "oxygen thief", has been spared actual jail time."

"The NT Supreme Court heard that after the crash, which killed one Aboriginal man and injured another, Danby sent a series of "callous" text messages about his victims. In one message, Danby described the crash as a "two for one combo"."They learnt their lesson now, maybe next time they will use the crossing instead of walking out in front of cars, expecting me to stop like they own the place," the text message read...Danby will be detained in a house at Humpty Doo for the next five months." >>
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-15/jake-danby-sentenced-over-fatal-hit-and-run-at-leanyer-in-2024/105773728
#Pedestrians #motorists #speeding #cars #violence #law #IndigenousPeoples #HateCrime #laws #Australia

Australia’s past economic “golden ages” show how bold reforms drove growth, but policymakers now face the challenge of boosting productivity and preparing the nation for a more competitive global environment. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/09/16/world/australias-third-golden-age/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #australia #australianeconomy #paulkeating #andrewhauser #reservebankofaustralia #bobhawke

The approval of data centers in Australia without requiring measurable plans to cut water use is raising concerns the sector's rapid growth will leave residents competing for the resource. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/09/16/tech/australia-data-center-water/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #tech #amazon #microsoft #blackstone #airtrunk #australia #water #drought #tech

Australia is confident its wide-ranging AUKUS security agreement will push ahead despite a Pentagon review, sources said, with Canberra recently announcing at least $9 billion in related defense investments. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/16/asia-pacific/aukus-us-review/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific#aukus #us #donaldtrump #australia #uk #defense #china #anthonyalbanese

"A 24-year-old man who hit two Aboriginal pedestrians with his car and sped away, later bragging to his friends he'd run down an "oxygen thief", has been spared actual jail time."

"The NT Supreme Court heard that after the crash, which killed one Aboriginal man and injured another, Danby sent a series of "callous" text messages about his victims. In one message, Danby described the crash as a "two for one combo"."They learnt their lesson now, maybe next time they will use the crossing instead of walking out in front of cars, expecting me to stop like they own the place," the text message read...Danby will be detained in a house at Humpty Doo for the next five months." >>
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-15/jake-danby-sentenced-over-fatal-hit-and-run-at-leanyer-in-2024/105773728
#Pedestrians #motorists #speeding #cars #violence #law #IndigenousPeoples #HateCrime #laws #Australia

A personal best in the 200 meters in Tokyo would be a success for Australian schoolboy sprinter Gout Gout, regardless of where he finishes at his first world championships. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/09/15/australia-gout-first-worlds/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #sports #goutgout #australia#worldathleticschampionships

By 2050, some 1.5 million Australians living in coastal areas will be at risk of sea level rise and coastal flooding, according to an independent report prepared for Australia's government. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2025/09/15/climate-change/rising-oceans-australians-2050/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #climatechange #climatechange #australia #oceans

#Australia

Australia’s plan to ban under-16s from using social media, including YouTube, has reignited debate over how best to protect kids online. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/09/14/world/banning-teens-from-youtube/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #australia #youtube #meta #australia #socialmedia #internet #google

Australia will spend billions to upgrade shipyard facilities for a future fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, the government said Sunday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/14/asia-pacific/politics/australia-aukus-submarine-shipyard/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #australia#aukus #us #submarines #donaldtrump #marcorubio#richardmarles

1500ish signatures to go.

https://www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/petition/EN7346

Please consider signing and asking others to sign to get some legislation considered.

Light pollution is the easiest form of pollution to prevent. Dark skies are better for people, wildlife and part of our cultural heritage. Imagine if you could see the Milky Way from your backyard in the city!

#darksky#astrodon #astrophotography #astronomy#AstroTourism

1500ish signatures to go.

https://www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/petition/EN7346

Please consider signing and asking others to sign to get some legislation considered.

Light pollution is the easiest form of pollution to prevent. Dark skies are better for people, wildlife and part of our cultural heritage. Imagine if you could see the Milky Way from your backyard in the city!

#darksky#astrodon #astrophotography #astronomy#AstroTourism

My family and I are heading to #Melbourne in January, not just for a visit but to live. The process of packing up your entire life and shipping it to another country is...challenging. I'll post more about the exact circumstances of that at a later date - but suffice it to say, I have thoughts to share about the broken social contract in Aotearoa (and how it affects people with rare disorders specifically.)

I'm absolutely gutted to be leaving my community behind, including my job where I work with volunteers and youth workers around the country to support our rangatahi. I would prefer to be staying, but I can't get the treatment I need and my symptoms are progressing. It's a choice of staying here and having a long, painful death - or moving to Australia, being paid more, and living a full life into my old age. So...yeah. It's become an obvious choice.

As a result, one thing I'm going to need is a new job. Community-based, for-purpose work is my preference. Any tips, connections, or thoughts are welcome!

#GetFediHired#Australia#NonProfit

One of the world’s leading climate scientists has urged Australia, and the world, to go “full sail” on decarbonisation, arguing that the scale of climate events already show that we are in “a place we’d rather not be.” #Auspol#ClimateChange#Australia
https://reneweconomy.com.au/a-place-wed-rather-not-be-why-labor-needs-to-listen-to-and-respect-the-climate-science

One of the world’s leading climate scientists has urged Australia, and the world, to go “full sail” on decarbonisation, arguing that the scale of climate events already show that we are in “a place we’d rather not be.” #Auspol#ClimateChange#Australia
https://reneweconomy.com.au/a-place-wed-rather-not-be-why-labor-needs-to-listen-to-and-respect-the-climate-science

Australia Did It - Reveal Trailer - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHNfqtkQRm4

#australia #gamedev #indiedev

I've parked on the street in front of the house, because there were two galahs in the driveway that just fucking STARED me down when I tried to turn in.

I'm not stupid. I'm not starting that war.

#RegionalAustralia#Bathurst#BathurstNSW#Australia #birds

I've parked on the street in front of the house, because there were two galahs in the driveway that just fucking STARED me down when I tried to turn in.

I'm not stupid. I'm not starting that war.

#RegionalAustralia#Bathurst#BathurstNSW#Australia #birds