Noël James Debien
@noeldebien.bsky.social
Australian media specialist, muso & supporter of Leos XIII and XIV. Gardener for sanity preservation. All views my own.
Since the start of 2016, the three salmon companies operating in Tasmanian marine areas – Huon Aquaculture, Tassal and Petuna – have deployed 150,488 underwater explosives to deter seals
More than 150,000 underwater explosives used to deter seals at Tasmanian salmon farms since 2016
Salmon companies operating in Tasmanian marine areas deployed almost 1,800 explosives in first half of 2026, government figures reveal
theguardian.com
The dog realized that his owners were packing a suitcase for a trip, so he started packing his things too. Repost of @NPCvideos: Original post
Frank's got two bios - one for one website & another for another website Now, why on earth would Frank omit that he works for Jillian Segal from his main Liberal Party bio? Seems to me like a fairly important detail to leave out when you're a candidate 🐝 #auspol #insiders #VictoriaVotes #VICVotes
NEWS: The Pentagon has announced mandatory low-testosterone screenings for male troops 30 and older, including screening for symptoms such as “reduced libido, loss of spontaneous morning erections, erectile dysfunction,” and other symptoms.
For 33 years, McConnell has voted against family and medical leave for working Americans. Then he disappears from the Senate for 92 days and keeps collecting his full paycheck. Apparently, paid leave is only a problem when someone else gets it.
One thing that Trump and Pete Hegseth will never tell you about the war - the truth. www.cbsnews.com/news/new-pho...
New photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian missile, drone attacks
The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.
cbsnews.com
BREAKING Ed Sheeran dumps von Trapp family as support act from US tour for being too political ‘They’re great mates but saying edelweiss on stage is too controversial and divisive. I have to consider the Nazis in the audience that might be offended. I’ve always tried to stay neutral’
FBI Director Kash Patel's decision to remove bestiality as an automatic disqualifier for FBI job applicants drew bipartisan disbelief Tuesday after he said the change was intended to protect victims of sex trafficking. https://cnn.it/4xZFuUb
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former Mayor Rudy Giuliani shake hands at the 9/11 ceremony. Giuliani talked big behind a screen, calling for Mamdani to not attend the ceremony, but when he got face-to-face with the mayor, he backed down.
Kate Wild wasn't sure if she should write about the fatal shooting of Kumanjayi Walker and the ensuing murder trial. Her book just won the Prime Minister's Literary Award for non-fiction.
Police shooting death of Kumanjayi Walker at centre of book that won $80k
Kate Wild wasn't sure if she should write about the fatal shooting of Kumanjayi Walker and the ensuing murder trial. Her book just won the Prime Minister's Literary Award for non-fiction.
abc.net.au
Australians will be able to switch off social media algorithms under planned legislation If tech firms such as Meta, Google and TikTok did not give the option to turn off algorithms, they should face "substantial" penalties www.bbc.com/news/article...
Australians will be able to switch off social media algorithms under planned legislation
Firms like Meta, Google and TikTok should face "substantial" penalties if they don't give the option, minister says.
bbc.com
Charlotte Wainwright restoring and saving old/ancient books. www.wainwrightbookbinding.com
BREAKING: The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, is allowing Trump’s White House ballroom construction to continue. The majority says the National Trust likely lacks standing to sue. Chief Justice John Roberts broke with the Court’s conservatives, joining all three Democratic appointees in dissent.
Struggling to work out why Jenrick would single out these three Commonwealth countries rather than, say, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, whose citizens have exactly the same rights. It’s a head-scratcher.
Unlike Google Maps, which immediately rolled over, Apple Maps is still refusing to play along with the psychotic shitstain's latest act of national self-parody by renaming Lake Ontario to the universally mocked, dumb-as-fuck "Lake America."
Tim Curry, the versatile performer of screen and stage, who made his name as the flamboyant Dr Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show, has died aged 80. Read more: www.theguardian.com/film/2026/au...
"I was not shocked that he helped somebody. My shock is that he was murdered. And no one has given us the complete truth or anyone has been held accountable. And it's been 7 months! ... there was more effort in vilifying him than pursuing justice" -- Alex Pretti's parents
Sweet Jesus. The President of the United States is mentally ill. I'm not being alarmist. I'm 100% serious. After reading this shit, I think you'll agree with my assessment...