Tom Greenwell
@tomgreenwell.bsky.social
Author with Chris Bonnor of Waiting for Gonski: How Australia Failed Its Schools (UNSW Press) https://unsw.press/books/waiting-for-gonski/, 'Choice and Fairness' (https://apo.org.au/node/322355) and 'Lessons from Canada' (https://apo.org.au/node/331664).
Secretary-General Guterres warned that the extreme heat we're experiencing is the the cost of climate inaction. "Unless we act – to protect people and tackle the root cause of the crisis – it will become deadlier still. The warm-up act is over. We cannot afford to wait for the main event"
Bordeaux, France, has now recorded more days above 40°C in 2026 alone than during the entire 105-year period from 1920 (when observations began) to 2025. This is deeply shocking.
Australia is hosting a rehearsal for war with China, entwining itself ever more irreversibly with the US military, and Darwin residents can't hear each other talk for the constant deafening roar overhead. And all our @news.abc.net.au has to offer is a puff piece? www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...
International military exercise Pitch Black draws in aviation enthusiasts
The three-week exercise is underway in Darwin, with planespotters travelling from across Australia and overseas.
abc.net.au
Thank you @annekeveenhoff.bsky.social @ankebakker.bsky.social @fem015.bsky.social @caadcoalition.bsky.social @clientearth.bsky.social @adfreecities.bsky.social Your action is inspiring us down under & as current wildfires show more urgent than ever. Solidarity. thepoint.com.au/opinions/260...
Around the globe governments are banning fossil fuel ads. What are Australian politicians waiting for?
There is nothing democratic about the public realm being used to pressure us towards behaviours that are socially and environmentally destructive. Like reining in the corporate capture of politicians,...
thepoint.com.au
Friendly reminder that these things aren't impacted by closing the Strait of Hormuz so maybe, just maybe, we should implement them to avoid being impacted by future conflicts: -Solar panels -Wind turbines -Battery storage -Electric vehicles -Bicycles -Natural fertilizers -Electric heat pumps
“Just as the fossil fuel giants employ political donations and the revolving door to capture parliaments, they use advertising to monopolise the public discourse.” writes Tom Greenwell, author and teacher. Read the full piece on The Point: thepoint.com.au/opinions/260...
We banned tobacco ads to protect public health. So why are fossil fuel companies still allowed to plaster their logos all over our public sphere? thepoint.com.au/opinions/260...
Around the globe governments are banning fossil fuel ads. What are Australian politicians waiting for?
There is nothing democratic about the public realm being used to pressure us towards behaviours that are socially and environmentally destructive. Like reining in the corporate capture of politicians,...
thepoint.com.au
The fight to end the US military occupation of Australia (and the entire world) theshot.net.au/uncategorize...
The fight to end the US military occupation of Australia (and the entire world) - The Shot
For 64 years – an insignificant speck of time under a sky this large – from a stolen, sacred site...
theshot.net.au
thepoint.com.au/opinions/260...
The number one health issue in Palestine is the Israeli occupation
As the genocide in Gaza surpasses 1,000 days, and the ceasefire continues to be violated by Israel, Dr Javid reflects on the continued complicity of world leaders who allow Israel to continue its geno...
thepoint.com.au
New from @simonoxfphys.com: Welcome to the Chevron™️ heatwave! 🔥 Chevron has the fourth largest impact of all carbon majors according to a 2025 study, so it's only fair to give them credit for their hard work. buff.ly/aVASWkk
We know Australia has of the most socially segregated school systems in the developed world. The question is how do we fix it? What can we learn from Canada about dismantling school segregation and enhancing equity? Register now to join this urgent conversation - www.schoolsforall.au/school-syste...
Vile abuse, targeted by Murdoch. The cost of speaking out against Israel Stephanie Tran reports. Read it here: https://michaelwest.com.au/hitlers-jew-judenrat-kapo-the-cost-of-speaking-out-against-israel/
Great essay and question, @tomgreenwell.bsky.social. SA leading other juridictions on many areas of policy, including fewer ways for junk food companies to prey on children.
Tom Greenwell@tomgreenwell.bsky.social · last mo.One year since SA acted on junk food ads, why are other Australian children still being targeted on their way to school? It’s time to protect our kids. thepoint.com.au/opinions/260... @thepointau.bsky.social @richarddenniss.bsky.social @sophiescamps.bsky.social @publichealthaus.bsky.social
‘Get your dirty hands off our kids’: fossil fuel industry’s presence in schools and sports clubs sparks concern www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘Get your dirty hands off our kids’: fossil fuel industry’s presence in schools and sports clubs sparks concern
Greens and David Pocock accuse industry of using programs and sponsorships to ‘build social licence’, push for parliamentary inquiry
theguardian.com
The core question for our leaders is simple. Should public space – and our children’s mental environment – be governed by the people’s representatives or self-interested industry shills? thepoint.com.au/opinions/260...
One year since SA acted on junk food ads, why are other Australian children still being targeted on their way to school? It’s time to protect our kids. thepoint.com.au/opinions/260... @thepointau.bsky.social @richarddenniss.bsky.social @sophiescamps.bsky.social @publichealthaus.bsky.social
One year since SA acted on junk food ads, why are other Australian children still being targeted on their way to school?
Last year, the South Australian Government banned ads for sugar-sweetened drinks, confectionery, snacks, desserts, ice creams and fast-food restaurants on the interior and exterior of state-owned buse...
thepoint.com.au
Australia’s school system will remain unfair while private schools can combine public funding, fees and selective enrolment practices, and a common framework is needed to give public education a genuinely level playing field. pearlsandirritations.com/post/2026/06...
Public education needs a level playing field to flourish
Australia’s school system will remain unfair while private schools can combine public funding, fees and selective enrolment practices, and a common framework is needed to give public education a genui...
pearlsandirritations.com
Save Our Schools has kindly posted our rejoinder to its criticism of the idea of a common framework for all Australian schools. This is a really important conversation about the future of public education. saveourschools.com.au/funding/publ...
Private schools are sending Australians broke! Literally! Private schools file more bankruptcy proceedings than banks, insurance companies and local governments...COMBINED. My post over on @thepointau.bsky.social liveblog. live.thepoint.com.au/2026/05/the-...
First, Israel bombed a father and his daughter. Then, when the medical team arrived, they bombed again. A double tap. A war crime. Designed to maximize civilian casualties. That is, terrorism.
Wong takes strong stance on Israel abusing Aussies by not including a ‘hope you’re well’ in latest email chaser.com.au/world/wong-t...
Wong takes strong stance on Israel abusing Aussies by not including a 'hope you're well' in latest email – The Chaser
She hopes things don't escalate to the point where she needs to send a follow up with "as per my last email".
chaser.com.au
Claiming private schools are both flexible and overregulated was one of the logically inconsistent shortcomings of a recent response to Jane Caro’s essay on public education. @tomgreenwell.bsky.social outlines some more
To create a school system that’s fair and provides choice, Australia needs to look to other countries - ABC Religion & Ethics
Australia has one of the most segregated education systems in the world, and yet many either accept the disparity or are resigned to the idea that there’s no alternative — this lack of curiosity does ...
abc.net.au
To create a school system that’s fair and provides choice, Australia needs to look to other countries www.abc.net.au/religion/fix...
To create a school system that’s fair and provides choice, Australia needs to look to other countries - ABC Religion & Ethics
Australia has one of the most segregated education systems in the world, and yet many either accept the disparity or are resigned to the idea that there’s no alternative — this lack of curiosity does ...
abc.net.au
And here are the stats broken down in comprehensive detail.... Trevor Cobbold: NSW Independent Schools Enrol Very Few Low Income Students saveourschools.com.au/funding/nsw-...
NSW Independent Schools Enrol Very Few Low Income Students – SOS Australia
saveourschools.com.au
This report is from the Daily Telegraph, 12 June 1948. Today is Nakba Day which commemorates the catastrophe that has befallen the Palestinian people. Free Palestine! trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/ar...
Trevor Cobbold &Jane Caro are two incredible advocates for public education, but Trevor has criticised Jane for countenancing the 'Ontario model' (fully funded faith schools that can't charge fees or pick & choose students). Trevor has kindly posted my reply saveourschools.com.au/funding/tom-...
Tom Greenwell Reply to SOS – SOS Australia
saveourschools.com.au
No one in govt is talking about before the budget, but just FYI, the level of Jobseeker is now 42% below the poverty line - worse than it was during the Howard years... live.thepoint.com.au
"The Australian government doesn't like to be confronted with the fact that we're still opening new gas projects while telling everyone we're transitioning away from fossil fuels." @richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
Jane's Caro's new book 'Rich Kid Poor Kid' is a must-read. It was great to join @janecaro.bsky.social, Skye Predavec and Alice Grundy to discuss how we got into the mess we're in and the best way out of it now. youtu.be/TlYi0a0ERuI
The Battle for Public Education Webinar | Webinar
YouTube video by The Australia Institute
youtu.be
