Tasmaniangirl
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Tasmanian. Interested in current events, local, national and international.
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You can't make this up.
Angus Taylor just said on @news.abc.net.au that he will fully fund a cut to fuel excise with a cut to the tobacco excise.
He says the cut to the tobacco excise will raise $8b in funding because people will buy legal cigarettes instead of from the blackmarket!
NO THEY WON'T!
Angus Taylor just said on @news.abc.net.au that he will fully fund a cut to fuel excise with a cut to the tobacco excise.
He says the cut to the tobacco excise will raise $8b in funding because people will buy legal cigarettes instead of from the blackmarket!
NO THEY WON'T!
September 20, 2026 at 12:24 AM
You can't make this up.
Angus Taylor just said on @news.abc.net.au that he will fully fund a cut to fuel excise with a cut to the tobacco excise.
He says the cut to the tobacco excise will raise $8b in funding because people will buy legal cigarettes instead of from the blackmarket!
NO THEY WON'T!
Angus Taylor just said on @news.abc.net.au that he will fully fund a cut to fuel excise with a cut to the tobacco excise.
He says the cut to the tobacco excise will raise $8b in funding because people will buy legal cigarettes instead of from the blackmarket!
NO THEY WON'T!
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the shadow minister for Indigenous Australians wants more white nationalism in our schools.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
’National pride’ and ‘Western values’ the focus of Coalition education plan that would reduce First Nations content
Curriculum proposal, unveiled by shadow education minister Julian Leeser, would also cut content about sustainability and Australia’s engagement with Asia
www.theguardian.com
September 20, 2026 at 3:50 AM
the shadow minister for Indigenous Australians wants more white nationalism in our schools.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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'Abetz, who now oversees the weakest budget in the federation, was a member of the Turnbull government when it announced the GST deal.'
#politas #auspol
#politas #auspol
📢 Eric Abetz was a member of the government that put in place the 2018 GST deal. Now he says it’s a “classic example” of a government fixing something that was already working.
GST deal ‘the worst policy decision this century’: Turnbull backbencher
www.theage.com.au
September 19, 2026 at 9:45 AM
For anyone who says demolished not part of the Australian Curriculum (ie the Liberal Party) please read this:
Civics and Citizenship
The Australian Curriculum
v8.australiancurriculum.edu.au
September 19, 2026 at 11:44 PM
For anyone who says demolished not part of the Australian Curriculum (ie the Liberal Party) please read this:
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www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/ho...
As predicted - at least 1/4 $billion over the Premier’s assured cost. It’s going to suffocate the state’s economy. 
As predicted - at least 1/4 $billion over the Premier’s assured cost. It’s going to suffocate the state’s economy. 
Scoop in September: Why the Tassie stadium could be bigger than we thought
The first round of tenders for the Macquarie Point stadium have landed.
www.theage.com.au
September 19, 2026 at 12:23 AM
www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/ho...
As predicted - at least 1/4 $billion over the Premier’s assured cost. It’s going to suffocate the state’s economy. 
As predicted - at least 1/4 $billion over the Premier’s assured cost. It’s going to suffocate the state’s economy. 
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No thanks that is an idiotic idea
Nationals MP David Littleproud calls for new coal-fired power station to bolster $32bn data centre
Coal-fired power needed to bolster $32bn Qld data centre, Nationals MP says
Nationals MP David Littleproud is backing more coal-fired power stations and nuclear energy to underpin the enormous energy requirements of a $32bn data centre.
www.abc.net.au
September 17, 2026 at 6:06 AM
No thanks that is an idiotic idea
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www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
Waste increase because of #datacentres
Add this to emissions increase
Waste increase because of #datacentres
Add this to emissions increase
Datacenter rush will create ‘tsunami’ of discarded electronics, report says
Global push will triple toxic e-waste annually in 25 years, filling enough shipping containers to circle globe six times
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2026 at 10:04 PM
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
Waste increase because of #datacentres
Add this to emissions increase
Waste increase because of #datacentres
Add this to emissions increase
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Anti-stadium group Our Place has accused The Mercury of preparing and then spiking a story about its uComms poll regarding stadium costs. #politas
tasmanianinquirer.com.au/news/the-mer...
tasmanianinquirer.com.au/news/the-mer...
The Mercury accused of spiking stadium polling story | Tasmanian Inquirer
Tasmania’s major newspaper has been accused of axing an exclusive story on polling showing public support for disclosing the cost of the Macquarie Pt stadium.
tasmanianinquirer.com.au
September 16, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Anti-stadium group Our Place has accused The Mercury of preparing and then spiking a story about its uComms poll regarding stadium costs. #politas
tasmanianinquirer.com.au/news/the-mer...
tasmanianinquirer.com.au/news/the-mer...
Ah… the stadium… the answer to all Tasmania’s woes. The land of a hi viz army and footy players. Too bad for the rest of us! @slowguns.bsky.social
September 16, 2026 at 5:21 AM
Ah… the stadium… the answer to all Tasmania’s woes. The land of a hi viz army and footy players. Too bad for the rest of us! @slowguns.bsky.social
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News from Lutruwita/Tasmania: The Mercury accused of spiking stadium polling story tasmanianinquirer.com.au/news/the-mer...
The Mercury accused of spiking stadium polling story | Tasmanian Inquirer
Tasmania’s major newspaper has been accused of axing an exclusive story on polling showing public support for disclosing the cost of the Macquarie Pt stadium.
tasmanianinquirer.com.au
September 15, 2026 at 11:56 PM
News from Lutruwita/Tasmania: The Mercury accused of spiking stadium polling story tasmanianinquirer.com.au/news/the-mer...
Off to a bad start. Before the data centre is even started. Do we really want this is Tasmania????
This is a thing everywhere in the world: on-site diesel generation is advertised as "backup" generation, but data centre operators plan to use it way, way more than that. Firmus in Australia now fighting against rules to limit pollution from their fossil-fuelled project
Data centre company lodges appeal against 'unreasonable' restricted generator use
An energy-hungry data centre that received recent council approval to have diesel generators as backup power is now appealing against the "unreasonable" conditions on how they can be used.
www.abc.net.au
September 16, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Off to a bad start. Before the data centre is even started. Do we really want this is Tasmania????
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By branding Andrew Hastie a "traitor" in a cartoon, One Nation was continuing a proud far-right tradition: using humour to launder otherwise offensive ideas.
www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/15/o...
www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/15/o...
Make ‘em laugh: How One Nation uses comedy to normalise harmful ideas
One Nation was comfortable labelling Andrew Hastie a traitor in a cartoon. It's difficult to imagine Pauline Hanson making the same claim at a press conference.
www.crikey.com.au
September 15, 2026 at 4:15 AM
By branding Andrew Hastie a "traitor" in a cartoon, One Nation was continuing a proud far-right tradition: using humour to launder otherwise offensive ideas.
www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/15/o...
www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/15/o...
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As if they weren't bad enough, AI data centers — which Trump strongly supports — could drive a surge in "forever chemical" production.
And that's after Trump's EPA already approved new forever chemical pesticides and rolled back limits on them in our drinking water.
"Make America Healthy Again."
And that's after Trump's EPA already approved new forever chemical pesticides and rolled back limits on them in our drinking water.
"Make America Healthy Again."
Research Warns of Surge in Cancer-Causing Forever Chemicals From AI Data Center Build-Out | Common Dreams
Experts warn of a global surge in PFAS production driven by AI and data centers.
www.commondreams.org
September 15, 2026 at 11:01 PM
As if they weren't bad enough, AI data centers — which Trump strongly supports — could drive a surge in "forever chemical" production.
And that's after Trump's EPA already approved new forever chemical pesticides and rolled back limits on them in our drinking water.
"Make America Healthy Again."
And that's after Trump's EPA already approved new forever chemical pesticides and rolled back limits on them in our drinking water.
"Make America Healthy Again."
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Note to #politas. The stadium and Launceston convention centre are not productivity enhancing investments and will not improve Tasmanian’s standard of living. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...
Tasmania comes last in latest CommBank economic rankings
Tasmania ranks last in CommBank's State of the States economic report, a significant decline from four years ago when it repeatedly topped the ranking.
www.abc.net.au
September 15, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Note to #politas. The stadium and Launceston convention centre are not productivity enhancing investments and will not improve Tasmanian’s standard of living. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...
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A data center in New Jersey spilled 5,000 gallons of diesel fuel into a local creek, putting the area’s entire river system at risk.
Is it any wonder nearly 70 percent of Americans don’t want a data center in their community?
Is it any wonder nearly 70 percent of Americans don’t want a data center in their community?
September 15, 2026 at 9:01 PM
A data center in New Jersey spilled 5,000 gallons of diesel fuel into a local creek, putting the area’s entire river system at risk.
Is it any wonder nearly 70 percent of Americans don’t want a data center in their community?
Is it any wonder nearly 70 percent of Americans don’t want a data center in their community?
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The Mercury has been accused of spiking a story about an opinion poll that shows strong public support for disclosing the estimated cost of building the Macquarie Point stadium. Asked why, the editor told #TasInq he won't be responding. #politas
▶️ tasmanianinquirer.com.au/news/the-mer...
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The Mercury accused of spiking stadium polling story | Tasmanian Inquirer
Tasmania’s major newspaper has been accused of axing an exclusive story on polling showing public support for disclosing the cost of the Macquarie Pt stadium.
tasmanianinquirer.com.au
September 15, 2026 at 9:24 PM
The Mercury has been accused of spiking a story about an opinion poll that shows strong public support for disclosing the estimated cost of building the Macquarie Point stadium. Asked why, the editor told #TasInq he won't be responding. #politas
▶️ tasmanianinquirer.com.au/news/the-mer...
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Just because parts of “the economy” benefit from Data Centres doesn’t mean most of Australia will. Co-CEO Richard Denniss examines who benefits and who loses in the latest episode of “What’s the Point?”.
#auspol
#auspol
September 15, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Just because parts of “the economy” benefit from Data Centres doesn’t mean most of Australia will. Co-CEO Richard Denniss examines who benefits and who loses in the latest episode of “What’s the Point?”.
#auspol
#auspol
Democracy under attack in Tasmania… the truth gets in the way of a stadium and the Murdoch press don’t like it. Nor does the Govt. @slowguns.bsky.social
The Mercury accused of spiking stadium polling story | Tasmanian Inquirer
Tasmania’s major newspaper has been accused of axing an exclusive story on polling showing public support for disclosing the cost of the Macquarie Pt stadium.
tasmanianinquirer.com.au
September 15, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Democracy under attack in Tasmania… the truth gets in the way of a stadium and the Murdoch press don’t like it. Nor does the Govt. @slowguns.bsky.social
276 diesel generators!
AI data centre company Firmus lodges TASCAT appeal against council's 'unreasonable' restricted generator use www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...
Data centre company lodges appeal against 'unreasonable' restricted generator use
An energy-hungry data centre that received recent council approval to have diesel generators as backup power is now appealing against the "unreasonable" conditions on how they can be used.
www.abc.net.au
September 14, 2026 at 8:26 PM
276 diesel generators!
Barnaby… “you don’t need to listen to Treasury experts because they are not in Parliament and I am” sounds familiar…”we don’t listen to planning experts who tell us not to build a stadium”. Maybe Barnaby took lessons from Jeremy?
September 14, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Barnaby… “you don’t need to listen to Treasury experts because they are not in Parliament and I am” sounds familiar…”we don’t listen to planning experts who tell us not to build a stadium”. Maybe Barnaby took lessons from Jeremy?
Watching 7:30 and hearing about corruption in NSW about buildings makes me wonder what is happening in the background with the stadium… @slowguns.bsky.social
September 14, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Watching 7:30 and hearing about corruption in NSW about buildings makes me wonder what is happening in the background with the stadium… @slowguns.bsky.social
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Here’s the next round of stadium cuts - not a red cent more for services in regions #nonewstadium #politas
Service Tasmania contact centre cuts will fuel digital divide, MP says
Older Tasmanians and those least familiar with digital services will likely be impacted by a state government proposal to reduce the contact hours at five regional Service Tasmania centres, a mayor sa...
www.abc.net.au
September 12, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Here’s the next round of stadium cuts - not a red cent more for services in regions #nonewstadium #politas