This is beautiful #BinnaBurra in #LamingtonNationalPark this time last year. It's all up in flames today. Thinking of everyone - human and otherwise - who's home is threatened. Too too heartbreaking. #ClimateChange and it's consequences are real.

Meanwhile, Australia’s minister responsible for drought and natural disasters, David Littleproud, has said that he doesn’t “know if climate change is manmade” theguardian.com/australia-news… Paul Karp

Senator @anne_ruston is refusing to meet with people from the Australian Unemployment Workers Union who seek a meeting with her to highlight the lived experiences of people her decisions directly affect. #auspol #RaiseTheRate #NoCWC #povertykills #dignity 9news.com.au/national/joble…

"People are talking about this being an early fire season. No, it is not. It is the new normal. Things are happening here that are outside the experience of seasoned firefighters. I am seeing things that frighten me,” Greg Mullins fmr NSW commissioner of fire & rescue #TheDrum

French wines tell a remarkable story!physicsworld.com/a/french-wines…

Home affairs unlawfully accessed stored metadata, ombudsman reveals. #auspol #auslaw theguardian.com/australia-news…

Prime Minister Scott Morrison gives Canberra's light rail project support canberratimes.com.au/story/6378570/… via Daniella White

Is Adani still playing for time?, on Inside Story inside.org.au/is-adani-playi…

Labor’s first question to the PM on Liu was ruled out of order by the speaker. The question was what steps did he take to ensure she was a fit & proper person to be in parliament. Smith says that doesn’t go to Morrison’s responsibilities. Roll that one round in your head #qt

Pair of my favourite #birds spotted whilst out boating on the #goldcoast #whitebellied #seaeagle #raptors