Beyond excited to share that @cooperwilliams.bsky.social & I have published our 2nd story as part of the Walkley's Sean Dorney Grant for Pacific Journalism. 📽 by Nicolas Job & Cooper Give it a watch here: youtu.be/61poVYSrxiw?... #pacific #newcaledonia #kanaky #geckos

The online gecko craze turning into a conservation nightmare | The Pacific

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Fascinating, insightful story with hauntingly beautiful photography of the ghost town around the abandoned nickel mine in New Caledonia. From former Australia Institute teammate @yasminewg.bsky.social ⤵️

'We are in the s**t': Mine's closure cripples Pacific indigenous community

A billion-dollar bet on nickel mining gave many New Caledonians hopes of economic prosperity and political independence. But after the market turned, the mine has left behind a ghost town full of brok...

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The 1st of our stories from #NewCaledonia / #kanaky is out on ABC Pacific. Give it a read (and watch on iview). Some more fascinating stories still to come! Thanks to the Sean Dorney Grant for #Pacific Journalism through the Walkley's Public Fund. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...

'We are in the s**t': Mine's closure cripples Pacific indigenous community

A billion-dollar bet on nickel mining gave many New Caledonians hopes of economic prosperity and political independence. But after the market turned, the mine has left behind a ghost town full of brok...

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Exploring the mangroves of Nouméa with Isabelle, a resident of Oundjo who works with the village mamans to replant mangrove pods at the end of their crabbing season #kanaky #environmentaljournalism

I am in New Caledonia for the next little while, filming some packages for ABC, thanks to the Walkley's Sean Dorney Grant for Pacific journalism. I will be sharing some more peeks at our stories here but also keep an eye out on @cooperwilliams.bsky.social Cue photos 🎬 📽 🌴 🌺

Every fortnight @amyremeikis.bsky.social writes a fantastic piece for our newsletter @australiainstitute.org.au. You can get it sent to you (free!) by signing up here 🔽🔽🔽 theaus.in/newsletter_s... 🔼🔼🔼

Greg Jericho@grogsgamut.bsky.social · 2y ago

"this is not an oligarchy we are facing. It’s a plutocracy. The difference is money. An oligarchy is a small group of people who have amassed power, while a plutocracy is a small group of wealthy people who have amassed power." australiainstitute.org.au/post/trumpoc...

"Logging of native forest in the proposed “Great Koala national park” in northern New South Wales has intensified since the Minns government took office." #auspol #climate www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Logging in forest earmarked for koala national park increasing under NSW Labor, analysis finds

More than 7,000 hectares logged in planned park area since Chris Minns won 2023 election with commitment to deliver new sanctuary, conservationists say

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Great writeup from ABC News on Australia's extreme heat risks. #auspol #climate Our new research identifies the locations around Australia in which the greatest number of vulnerable people will be affected by extreme heat. Find out more: australiainstitute.org.au/report/vulne...

The latest greenhouse gas emissions figures show Australia emits more gas now than when the government was elected. But the govt wants us to believe we are "on target" to achieve 43% cuts below 2005 levels by 2030. Enough with the spin: we need to stop approving new coal & gas mines *now*.

The printed copies of our new book What's the Big Idea have arrived just in time for our launch event tonight! It's got 32 big ideas from an incredible list of thinkers and writers. Get your copy here: theaus.in/preorder_bigideabook

Listening to @amyremeikis.bsky.social speak at the launch of the @australiainstitute.org.au books “What’s the Big Idea?”

When did pop music become such an extravagance?

The Australia Institute@australiainstitute.org.au · 2y ago

Today Live Nation told Parliament it isn’t to blame for expensive gigs. Whatever the case, our analysis shows festival prices have increased an average of 270%. Without change, live music will become a luxury beyond the reach of everyday Australians. australiainstitute.org.au/post/the-car...

The best thing you can say about help to buy is that it is so tiny that it will make no difference. Wouldn't it be great if government's proposed policies that actually made a positive difference to the housing crisis we're facing. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Greens back Albanese government’s Help to Buy housing bill after failing to win concessions

Minor party says it is waving bills through after accepting government ‘doesn’t care enough about renters to do anything meaningful for them’

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"It's good for your health, it's good for your hip pocket. And it's also great for the planet because it reduces those transport miles and it reduces plastic." Fantastic to have @sophiescamps.bsky.social launch our new report, Grow Your Own 2024, about the benefits of growing your own food. #auspol

Headlines around the world thanks to the local heroes who’ve been on the water this week

Barbara Pocock@barbarapocock.bsky.social · 2y ago

Thank you to the thousands of people who joined the Rising Tide blockade of the world’s largest coal port. People power and non violent protest is an essential part of our democracy. It should be celebrated and protected. @risingtideaus.bsky.social 🌎💪

Hey, always thought growing food is kinda great? Well, now there is some research from @theaustraliainstitute.org.au and Grow it Local that shows just how much Australians love growing food. Bonus points if you find all the little critters I hid in these tiles 🐛🪲🐞

The Australia Institute@australiainstitute.org.au · 2y ago

45% of Australians now grow their own food – which is great for the planet & people! #auspol We conducted research with Grow it Local on why Australians 'dig' growing their own food. Let's explore 🧵

Negative gearing lovers rejoice! Greens to announce they will support the Government's Help to Buy scheme, dropping demands for reforming the investor-friendly tax concessions. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Australia politics live: Greens expected to help Labor pass housing bill; Musk argues social media bill may not be lawful

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If you're worried about the government crashing through legislation that involves lots more money to major parties for electioneering with less transparency and no truth in political advertising laws, sign @australiainstitute.org.au's petition : nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donations_bi...

SIGN NOW: Protect our elections!

Changes to democracy are too important to be rushed through parliament.

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This week is your last chance to get in a preorder for our new book, and save $5 off the sticker price! It's an inspiring read, from a star-studded list of writers and thinkers. The perfect Christmas gift. 📖 theaus.in/preorder_big...

So the Liberals think it is OK for people to withdraw money from their own super account to invest in housing but they think its a bad idea for the future fund to invest in housing…🙄 www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...

The Future Fund is Australia's rainy day fund. It has now become a political football

The federal government's decision to have the fund invest in housing and green energy has ruffled Coalition feathers.

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Not to worry it was only a story on the errr... front page!!!

Guardian Australia@australia.theguardian.com · 2y ago

#Exclusive: Glencore, one of the world's biggest mining companies, says it did "NOT" urge the Albanese government to slow the shift from coal to #renewables. A front page story in The Australian claimed Glencore had, with their supposed position repeated in an editorial in the newspaper.

There is widespread support for banning gambling ads on free-to-air media. The main objection is free-to-air networks can’t afford to lose the $$. As @amyremeikis.bsky.social explains, there's a simple solution. A 2% levy on gambling revenue could more than replace all the lost ad income. #auspol

"we found that climate researchers reported engaging in considerably more advocacy and activism on climate change and, to a lesser extent, high-impact lifestyle changes than non-climate researchers" www.nature.com/articles/s44...

Between knitting and organising the first aid tent Knitting Nannas are making new friends applying sunblock! @risingtide.bluesky.com No exact numbers but must be hundreds of people here preparing to paddle out this afternoon to send a message to our government to stop approving new coal mines.

Over 200 pages of technical, complicated changes to Australian electoral law - with a plan to rush it through in just a few days. Find out key details of what's set to change and who will be most affected on @australiainstitute.org.au website.

The Australia Institute@australiainstitute.org.au · 2y ago

Here are 8 things you need to know about the Government's electoral reform bill, and 8 ideas to make it better, from our Director of Democracy & Accountability, Bill Browne. @browne90.bsky.social #auspol australiainstitute.org.au/post/eight-t...

“University councils stacked with corporate appointees have failed to justify these salaries, undermining the credibility of our institutions.” #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Chris Uhlmann has a 1 hour sky after dark doco. He claims renewables, the cheapest form of electricity, is pushing up power prices. The answer? Nuclear & coal + CCS, which are the most expensive forms of electricity. I'm sure it makes sense to Chris. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Sky News documentary ‘Real Cost of Net Zero’ fails to live up to its hubris, with viewers paying the price | Temperature Check

Chris Uhlmann says power costs are soaring while renewables are falling short, but do the pair have anything in common?

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When asked why she voted against a ceasefire in Gaza, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition said "It's not good...if we don't have a positive relationship with the US" Do we want our elected MPs to make decisions for us based on appeasing the US, instead of acting in Australia's interests? #auspol

Still flabbergasted over the deputy Liberal party leader so casually saying supporting the ongoing genocide in Gaza was necessary to ensure an ongoing relationship with the United States. Essentially that the deaths of thousands of children is OK because it'll make the US happy.