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@Ekyllier oh, just found this new-to-me one, so now have also followed1earthmedia@universeodon.com #newsbots

In a statement that contained no mention of actions by the #US or #Iran, #Australia has condemned #Iran’s indiscriminate #attacks on Gulf states and Jordan, joining with many other like-minded nations at an urgent debate at the #UnitedNations.The UN urgent debate focused on a resolution brought by a group of countries to discuss Iran’s “recent military aggression launched by Iran against Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates” and the “targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure, which has resulted in the loss of innocent lives”.In a statement last night read out by Australia’s ambassador to the UN, Clare Walsh, Australia said:“We reiterate our call for Iran and its proxies to cease all such attacks immediately. Australia stands in solidarity with members of the Gulf Cooperation Council and Jordan and affirms support for their sovereignty, security and territorial integrity, including by co-sponsoring their resolution, we recognise the profound impact that Iran’s actions are having on civilian populations in the region. Australia continues to call on all parties to uphold international humanitarian law, to protect civilians, including humanitarian personnel.” #auspol

Corriere.it - Homepage: Dazi, l’accordo tra Ue e Australia elimina il 99% delle tariffe sulle esportazioni di merci europee. Von der Leyen: «Vicini nella visione del mondo»La presidente della Commissione europea Ursula von der Leyen a Canberra. La protesta degli agricoltori Ue Copa-Cogeca: «Concessioni inaccettabili». Coldiretti: «Spinta importante per l’export agroalimentare»Tariffs, the agreement between the EU and Australia eliminates 99% of tariffs on European exports. Von der Leyen: “Neighbors in the Vision of the World.”European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Canberra. EU farmers’ protest Copa-Cogeca: “Unacceptable concessions.” Coldiretti: “An important push for agri-food exports.”#Australia #European #VonderLeyen #UrsulavonderLeyen #Canberra #Coldiretti https://www.corriere.it/economia/consumi/26_marzo_24/dazi-l-accordo-tra-ue-e-australia-elimina-il-99-delle-tariffe-sulle-esportazioni-di-merci-europee-von-der-leyen-vicini-nella-7bf5b2f3-7cd3-47ff-ab62-d2b0754a6xlk.shtml

Primo piano ANSA - ANSA.it: Ue e Australia concludono i negoziati per l'accordo di libero scambioSprint del 33% per l'export europeo. I produttori potranno usare nomi come prosecco e feta. Firmata anche intesa sulla difesaThe EU and Australia conclude trade negotiations for a free trade agreement.33% surge in export to Europe. Producers will be able to use names like prosecco and feta. Defence agreement also signed.#Australia #Europe https://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/mondo/2026/03/24/ue-e-australia-concludono-i-negoziati-per-laccordo-di-libero-scambio_02f87d20-ccff-4a13-98db-520da75deadc.html

@rowlandm as I say to people: Australia isn't a racist country, but there's certainly a lot around

Links for 3/21/26If Florida reefs aren’t protected, storms will increase flooding & costs: StudyCalifornia Dreamin'Cracks appear in Runit Dome amid sea level rise in Marshall IslandsYoung couples 'trapped in car dependency'The top cops working to shield Big Oil from the lawBud Browne Film Archhttps://www.kawentzmann.de/exotic-blog/asides/links-for-3-21-26/#1950s #anthropology #australia #ClimateChange #FossilFuel #japan #micronesia #ocean #surfing #technology

RaiNews: Australia, il premier Albanese contestato in moschea per la posizione su Israele e GazaProteste alla moschea di Lakemba durante un evento per celebrare la fine del ramadan con la comunità musulmana. Interrotto da alcuni presenti, Albanese lascia senza incidentiAustralia, Prime Minister Albanese contested in mosque over his position on Israel and Gaza.Protests against the Lakemba mosque during an event to celebrate the end of Ramadan with the Muslim community. Disrupted by some attendees, Albanian leaves without incident.#Australia #Albanese #Israel #Muslim #Albanian https://www.rainews.it/video/2026/03/australia-il-premier-albanese-contestato-in-moschea-per-la-posizione-su-israele-e-gaza-a886e6c4-4795-4a9e-b40e-122096060512.html

Agenzia Nova: Nuova Zelanda: Wellington potrebbe dotarsi di fregate di fabbricazione giapponese come l'Australia (2)20 mar 11:15 - (Agenzia Nova) - Secondo analisti, una scelta in favore delle Mogami faciliterebbe addestramento, manutenzione e operazioni... (Res)New Zealand: Wellington could acquire Japanese-built frigates like Australia (2)Mar 20 11:15 - (Agenzia Nova) - According to analysts, a choice in favor of the Mogami would facilitate training, maintenance and operations...#NewZealand #Wellington #Japanese #Australia #AgenziaNova #Mogami https://www.agenzianova.com/a/69bd1ef201cfb2.01963105/7172925/2026-03-20/nuova-zelanda-wellington-potrebbe-dotarsi-di-fregate-di-fabbricazione-giapponese-come-l-australia-2

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Corriere.it - Homepage: Come ha fatto Jonathan Haidt a convincere l'Australia a vietare i social sotto i 16 anni? E come sta andando?Il bestseller «La Generazione Ansiosa» dello psicologo sociale americano ha spinto l'Australia a imporre il divieto alle piattaforme. Da lì, a cascata, altri Paesi si sono mossi. Ma perché l'età limite è 16 anni e non 14, o 18?How did Jonathan Haidt convince Australia to ban social media for those under 16? And how is it going?The bestseller “Anxious Generation” by the American social psychologist has prompted Australia to impose a ban on platforms. From there, a domino effect occurred, with other countries following suit. But why is the age limit 16 and not 14 or 18?#JonathanHaidt #Australia #AnxiousGeneration #American https://www.corriere.it/tecnologia/26_marzo_17/jonathan-haidt-australia-divieto-social-16-anni-23d9a509-09bd-469a-ba00-78f94ab60xlk.shtml

Domani: Mondiali, la Confederazione asiatica: «La partecipazione dell’Iran è al momento confermata»La AFC ha confermato di non aver ricevuto alcuna comunicazione da Teheran in merito a un possibile ritiro della sua nazionale dalla competizione negli Usa a causa del conflitto nel Golfo. Eppure solo una settimana fa il ministro dello Sport Donjamali aveva escluso la possibilità di scendere in campo. Intanto le calciatrici iraniane stanno ritirando le loro richieste d’asilo all’Australia, mentre la “Finalissima” in Qatar tra Spagna e Argentina è ufficialmente saltataWorld Championships, the Asian Confederation: “Iran’s participation is confirmed at this time.”AFC has confirmed that it had not received any communication from Tehran regarding a possible withdrawal of its national team from the competition in the US due to the conflict in the Gulf. However, just one week ago, Minister Donjamali had ruled out the possibility of competing. Meanwhile, Iranian female footballers are withdrawing their asylum requests to Australia, while the “Finalissima” in Qatar between Spain and Argentina has officially been cancelled.#WorldChampionships #Tehran #Donjamali #Iranian #Australia #Qatar #Spain #Argentina https://www.editorialedomani.it/politica/mondo/mondiali-calcio-confederazione-asiatica-iran-partecipazione-confermata-dubbi-guerra-golfo-stati-uniti-ndlgxg93

This is a #risk assessment of ALL the professions in #Australia exposed to #Ai job losses. https://0xtreme.github.io/aus-jobs/

Agenzia Nova: Hormuz: Australia esclude invio di navi da guerra16 mar 05:19 - (Agenzia Nova) - L'Australia non inviera' navi da guerra nello Stretto di Hormuz, nonostante le richieste di sostegno avanzate... (Res)Hormuz: Australia excludes sending warships.Mar 16 05:19 - (Agenzia Nova) - Australia will not send warships through the Strait of Hormuz, despite requests for support being made… (Res)#Hormuz #Australia #AgenziaNova #theStraitofHormuz https://www.agenzianova.com/a/69b786aec2c618.37623080/7145161/2026-03-16/hormuz-australia-esclude-invio-di-navi-da-guerra

@duncan_bayne we've been using what was Woolworths Mobile yearly plan. Worked out to around $12 a month and you 10% off a shop per month. However they're no longer selling that plan.I have another SIM on OnePass mobile also at just over $12 a month.

Il Fatto Quotidiano: La capitana della nazionale di calcio iraniana ritira la richiesta d’asilo in Australia: era fuggita dagli agenti di TeheranLa capitana della nazionale femminile di calcio iraniana, Zahra Ghanbari, ha ritirato la sua richiesta di asilo: è la quinta componente della delegazione che ha preso parte alla Coppa d’Asia in Australia a cambiare idea. Lo rende noto l’agenzia di stampa iraniana Irna, secondo cui Ghanbari volerà dalla Malesia all’Iran nelle prossime ore. Nei giorni precedenti, tre giocatrici e un membro dello staff avevano già ritirato le rispettive richieste di asilo e si erano recati a Kuala Lumpur. I gruppi per i diritti umani hanno ripetutamente accusato le autorità iraniane di fare pressione sugli atleti all’estero, minacciando i familiari o con il sequestro di proprietà in caso di defezione o dichiarazioni contro la Repubblica islamica.Circa 5 giorni fa, l’Australia aveva concesso asilo a cinque calciatrici della nazionale femminile dell’Iran che si trovavano nel Paese per partecipare alla Coppa d’Asia, tra cui proprio Zahra Ghanbari. Lo avevano chiesto nel timore di ritorsioni da parte del regime di Teheran, dopo che si erano rifiutate di cantare l’inno nazionale prima della partita contro la Corea del Sud. Dopo vari appelli internazionali e l’intervento perfino di Donald Trump, a stretto giro era arrivato il sì di Canberra: “Sono le benvenute in Australia, sono al sicuro e dovrebbero sentirsi a casa”, aveva detto il ministro dell’Interno Tony Burke.Le calciatrici in questione erano: Zahra Ghanbari e Zahra Sarbali, Fatemeh Pasandideh, Atefeh Ramezanizadeh e Mona Hamoudi. Erano riuscite a fuggire dall’hotel dove alloggiava la squadra e a chiedere aiuto al governo australiano. Le cinque atlete sono state riprese in un video, poi diventato virale sui social, mentre viaggiavano in autobus.L'articolo La capitana della nazionale di calcio iraniana ritira la richiesta d’asilo in Australia: era fuggita dagli agenti di Teheran proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano.The captain of the Iranian women’s national football team has withdrawn her asylum request in Australia: she had fled from agents in Tehran.The captain of Iran’s women’s national football team, Zahra Ghanbari, has withdrawn her asylum request: she is the fifth member of the delegation that participated in the Asian Cup in Australia to change her mind. This is reported by the Iranian news agency Irna, according to which Ghanbari will fly from Malaysia to Iran in the next few hours. In the days preceding this, three players and a member of staff had already withdrawn their respective asylum requests and had traveled to Kuala Lumpur. Human rights groups have repeatedly accused Iranian authorities of pressuring athletes abroad, threatening family members or seizing property in case of defections or statements against the Islamic Republic.Approximately 5 days ago, Australia granted asylum to five members of Iran’s women’s national football team who were in the country to participate in the Asian Cup, including Zahra Ghanbari herself. This was requested out of fear of retaliation from the Tehran regime, after they refused to sing the national anthem before the match against South Korea. Following various international appeals and the intervention of Donald Trump, Canberra’s approval arrived shortly after: “They are welcome in Australia, they are safe, and they should feel at home,” said Home Minister Tony Burke.The players in question were: Zahra Ghanbari and Zahra Sarbali, Fatemeh Pasandideh, Atefeh Ramezanizadeh and Mona Hamoudi. They had managed to escape from the hotel where the team was staying and seek help from the Australian government. The five athletes were captured on video, which then went viral on social media, while traveling by bus.Article: The captain of Iran’s national football team withdraws asylum request in Australia: she fled from agents of Tehran comes from Il Fatto Quotidiano.#Iranian #Australia #Tehran #ZahraGhanbari #fifth #theAsianCup #Ghanbari #Malaysia #KualaLumpur #theIslamicRepublic #SouthKorea #DonaldTrump #Canberra #TonyBurke #ZahraSarbali #FatemehPasandideh #AtefehRamezanizadeh #MonaHamoudi #Australian #IlFattoQuotidiano https://www.ilfattoquotidiano.it/2026/03/15/calciatrici-iraniane-ritirata-richiesta-asilo-australia-notizie/8325099/

Really Australia? Oh, the shame.. Heardle Australian No. 1s #608🟩️️️️️#Heardle #Aus #Australia #Musichttps://aus.heardledecades.com/

RaiNews: Australia, agenti di Teheran nell’hotel delle calciatrici iraniane: il video dell’attivistaIl video diffuso dall’attivista Leigh Swansborough nell’hotel: “Siete in Australia, qui non avete alcun diritto”Australia, agents of Tehran at the Iranian soccer girls hotel: the activist's videoThe video circulated by activist Leigh Swansborough at the hotel: “You’re in Australia, here you have no rights.”#Australia #Tehran #Iranian #LeighSwansborough https://www.rainews.it/video/2026/03/australia-agenti-di-teheran-nellhotel-delle-calciatrici-iraniane-il-video-dellattivista-d67ea5a0-736a-41a6-af82-96daff3d56f3.html

@megatronicthronbanks ALP invited an active genocidist in, wined and dined him, gave him full access to ASIO, weaponized event laws to literally break the spines of aged protestors against genocide, assigned an 'Australian sniper' to keep the genocidist safe while being wined & dined, threw out all environmental laws to gift the DT regime all the rare earths Australia can offer, etc.etc.atrocity after atrocity.. and 'AI' is what sunk their credibility? They're a menace to Australian society, they work for the U.S. NOT Australia.Don't like ALP, don't like Libs, don't like Hanson, the choice is obvious; GREENS (the ONLY party left in Australia with common sense and morals).

First time riding one of the shiny new orange country trains. And despite the seats not changing direction (still a mistake in my book), these trains are really comfortable. #train #trains #NSW #Australia

Domani: Perché 7 atlete della nazionale femminile di calcio dell’Iran hanno chiesto e ottenuto asilo politico in AustraliaLa tv di stato di Teheran aveva invocato per loro una severa punizione dopo il loro rifiuto di cantare l’inno nazionale prima del match di Coppa d’Asia dello scorso 2 marzo. Con l’eliminazione della squadra dal torneo, è iniziata una mobilitazione per difenderle ed evitare il loro rientro in patria. A nulla è servito il parziale dietrofront nel match successivo, quando avevano fatto anche il saluto militareSeven female members of the Iranian national women’s football team have sought and obtained political asylum in Australia.The state television of Tehran had called for a severe punishment for them after their refusal to sing the national anthem before the Asian Cup match on March 2nd. With the team’s elimination from the tournament, a mobilization began to defend them and prevent their return home. A partial backtrack in the subsequent match, when they also performed a military salute, was of no use.#Iranian #Australia #Tehran #theAsianCup https://www.editorialedomani.it/sport/iran-nazionale-calcio-femminile-asilo-politico-australia-coppa-asia-perche-proteste-regime-guerra-syz6do4y