Bec Freeman
@rebecca-freeman.bsky.social
Editor, writer, drinker of tea. Big fan of non-human creatures of all kinds. Fascinated by fungi. Parent, PhD, gardener. Climate action now, of course (it's in every story I write). Living on unceded Menang Country (Western Australia)
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Dear Australian news media,
I have zero interest in your daily coverage of everything Pauline Hanson says and does.
Yes, report her policies (when she releases them). But also report the policies of the Greens too. For balance. With some factual analysis of both. Do some bloody #journalism! #auspol
I have zero interest in your daily coverage of everything Pauline Hanson says and does.
Yes, report her policies (when she releases them). But also report the policies of the Greens too. For balance. With some factual analysis of both. Do some bloody #journalism! #auspol
August 2, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Dear Australian news media,
I have zero interest in your daily coverage of everything Pauline Hanson says and does.
Yes, report her policies (when she releases them). But also report the policies of the Greens too. For balance. With some factual analysis of both. Do some bloody #journalism! #auspol
I have zero interest in your daily coverage of everything Pauline Hanson says and does.
Yes, report her policies (when she releases them). But also report the policies of the Greens too. For balance. With some factual analysis of both. Do some bloody #journalism! #auspol
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I want people to understand the full impact of the devastation that First Nations in Canada are facing. It's NOT just that people and wildlife are losing their homes...it's the history that is being lost for generations to come.
July 17, 2026 at 8:13 AM
I want people to understand the full impact of the devastation that First Nations in Canada are facing. It's NOT just that people and wildlife are losing their homes...it's the history that is being lost for generations to come.
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* Keeping your cat inside or contained (cat run/catio) means your cat is safer, healthier and on average will live far longer. Love your cat? Love wildlife? Contain you cat.
July 16, 2026 at 11:10 PM
* Keeping your cat inside or contained (cat run/catio) means your cat is safer, healthier and on average will live far longer. Love your cat? Love wildlife? Contain you cat.
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We got the dog a new bed.
July 13, 2026 at 10:52 PM
We got the dog a new bed.
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They sound like absolute mensches. RIP.
Jayson Conner, 48, and Jeffrey Newman, 58, Die; Gave Thousands of Backpacks to Those in Need (Gift Article)
The couple, who died within a few days of each other, provided needed supplies, like socks and wet wipes, to people living on New York City’s streets.
www.nytimes.com
July 12, 2026 at 12:08 PM
They sound like absolute mensches. RIP.
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Aussie spec-fic friends, please have a look here and add your signature if you agree. Thanks!
www.facebook.com/alanbaxterau...
www.facebook.com/alanbaxterau...
www.facebook.com
July 11, 2026 at 2:56 AM
Aussie spec-fic friends, please have a look here and add your signature if you agree. Thanks!
www.facebook.com/alanbaxterau...
www.facebook.com/alanbaxterau...
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Let me tell you the tale of the single worst LinkedIn post ever posted, and what it means about Norway's climate psyche.
Courtesy of the head of Norway's oil fund, Nicolai Tangen.
Courtesy of the head of Norway's oil fund, Nicolai Tangen.
July 8, 2026 at 6:31 AM
Let me tell you the tale of the single worst LinkedIn post ever posted, and what it means about Norway's climate psyche.
Courtesy of the head of Norway's oil fund, Nicolai Tangen.
Courtesy of the head of Norway's oil fund, Nicolai Tangen.
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I think that Louise Adler raises an important issue - see below.
July 2, 2026 at 12:09 AM
I think that Louise Adler raises an important issue - see below.
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The Government™ has made an ad about Palantir, and it's surprsingly honest and informative.
Honest Government Ad | Palantir
YouTube video by thejuicemedia
www.youtube.com
June 30, 2026 at 12:31 AM
The Government™ has made an ad about Palantir, and it's surprsingly honest and informative.
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Pretty much sums it up.
June 11, 2026 at 5:16 AM
Pretty much sums it up.
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Thread. I'm listening with horror to this BBC interview, which is ostensibly about climate change. Liam Young is an Australian architect who saw Blade Runner and decided "that's the vision of the future we need." Wait, what?🧵
BBC Radio 4 - This Cultural Life, Liam Young
Artist, filmmaker and speculative architect Liam Young reveals his cultural influences.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 28, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Thread. I'm listening with horror to this BBC interview, which is ostensibly about climate change. Liam Young is an Australian architect who saw Blade Runner and decided "that's the vision of the future we need." Wait, what?🧵
Roasting vegies for tomorrow's soup...
June 27, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Roasting vegies for tomorrow's soup...
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Can you help us reach $12,000 by July 1st? All donations are tax-deductible and go directly towards sustaining Overland's future. overland.org.au/donate/
June 23, 2026 at 3:21 AM
Can you help us reach $12,000 by July 1st? All donations are tax-deductible and go directly towards sustaining Overland's future. overland.org.au/donate/
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The WA government made a tourism ad for the Kimberley, and it’s surprisingly honest and informative!
👉 Write to Environment Minister Murray Watt 🥧 www.environskimberley.org.au/minister_watt
👉 Write to Environment Minister Murray Watt 🥧 www.environskimberley.org.au/minister_watt
Honest Government Ad | Visit the Kimberley!
YouTube video by thejuicemedia
www.youtube.com
June 6, 2026 at 6:24 AM
The WA government made a tourism ad for the Kimberley, and it’s surprisingly honest and informative!
👉 Write to Environment Minister Murray Watt 🥧 www.environskimberley.org.au/minister_watt
👉 Write to Environment Minister Murray Watt 🥧 www.environskimberley.org.au/minister_watt
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My dad: I'm buying your book
Me on the phone: I will just bring you a copy
My dad: YOU NEED A GUARANTEED SALE. I'M BUYING YOUR BOOK AND SO IS YOUR UNCLE
My uncle from the other room: you will sell two books don't turn this down
My dad: no one even buys books anymore don't turn this down
🥲🥲🥲
Me on the phone: I will just bring you a copy
My dad: YOU NEED A GUARANTEED SALE. I'M BUYING YOUR BOOK AND SO IS YOUR UNCLE
My uncle from the other room: you will sell two books don't turn this down
My dad: no one even buys books anymore don't turn this down
🥲🥲🥲
June 5, 2026 at 1:05 AM
My dad: I'm buying your book
Me on the phone: I will just bring you a copy
My dad: YOU NEED A GUARANTEED SALE. I'M BUYING YOUR BOOK AND SO IS YOUR UNCLE
My uncle from the other room: you will sell two books don't turn this down
My dad: no one even buys books anymore don't turn this down
🥲🥲🥲
Me on the phone: I will just bring you a copy
My dad: YOU NEED A GUARANTEED SALE. I'M BUYING YOUR BOOK AND SO IS YOUR UNCLE
My uncle from the other room: you will sell two books don't turn this down
My dad: no one even buys books anymore don't turn this down
🥲🥲🥲
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The NDIS changes were debated in Parliament last night and I made a point of giving voice to a family that would be impacted by the proposed reforms.
Yes reform is needed, but not like this. This bill will be detrimental for many NDIS participants and unless it's amended I will oppose it. #auspol
Yes reform is needed, but not like this. This bill will be detrimental for many NDIS participants and unless it's amended I will oppose it. #auspol
May 28, 2026 at 5:50 AM
The NDIS changes were debated in Parliament last night and I made a point of giving voice to a family that would be impacted by the proposed reforms.
Yes reform is needed, but not like this. This bill will be detrimental for many NDIS participants and unless it's amended I will oppose it. #auspol
Yes reform is needed, but not like this. This bill will be detrimental for many NDIS participants and unless it's amended I will oppose it. #auspol
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All I know is that this moment necessitates a doubling, tripling down on anti-racist, anti-nationalist slop, rather than a huge effort to mimic, repeat and rhyme with the racist party
And just..wow, is it hard to find the former, and hard to avoid the latter, when you look at what's being said
And just..wow, is it hard to find the former, and hard to avoid the latter, when you look at what's being said
May 23, 2026 at 9:57 PM
All I know is that this moment necessitates a doubling, tripling down on anti-racist, anti-nationalist slop, rather than a huge effort to mimic, repeat and rhyme with the racist party
And just..wow, is it hard to find the former, and hard to avoid the latter, when you look at what's being said
And just..wow, is it hard to find the former, and hard to avoid the latter, when you look at what's being said
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Unlike other AUKUS signatories, Australia hasn’t undergone a transparent review of its obligations under AUKUS. We are cutting essential services in other sectors whilst paying more and more to extend the life of outdated hardware, all while awaiting submarines that might never arrive.
Australian taxpayers to pay $11bn to extend lifespan of ageing Collins-class submarines amid Aukus delay
HMAS Farncomb had been due to be retired this year, but is now expected to operate until about 2036
www.theguardian.com
May 19, 2026 at 6:51 AM
Unlike other AUKUS signatories, Australia hasn’t undergone a transparent review of its obligations under AUKUS. We are cutting essential services in other sectors whilst paying more and more to extend the life of outdated hardware, all while awaiting submarines that might never arrive.
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Very well said from @zalisteggall.bsky.social and seemed to catch Speers by surprise. #auspol #ausvotes25 #ausvotes
May 4, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Very well said from @zalisteggall.bsky.social and seemed to catch Speers by surprise. #auspol #ausvotes25 #ausvotes
Please enjoy cat
April 27, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Please enjoy cat
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There was a nature poetry evening at our public library tonight. So amazing to be a in room with 50-odd other people, just listening to words (and some music!) There were tears and laughter. Nods and murmurs of appreciation. Applause. Hugs. Smiles of recognition, promises of a catch-up soon
April 16, 2025 at 1:50 PM
There was a nature poetry evening at our public library tonight. So amazing to be a in room with 50-odd other people, just listening to words (and some music!) There were tears and laughter. Nods and murmurs of appreciation. Applause. Hugs. Smiles of recognition, promises of a catch-up soon
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