Lachlan Bennett
@Lachlan_Bennett
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Journalist/videographer/human currently working at ABC’s Asia Pacific Newsroom ... amid other capers. Got a story? [email protected] Views are my own
Sydney
Joined February 2012
Meanwhile #ElectionDay voting the Australian way. 😎 #federalelection #Election2025 #ausvotes #AusVotes2025 @mark_giangreco
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Chinese philosopher cryogenically freezes his brain in Arizona | The World https://t.co/toWgJSoFiw via @YouTube
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Housing debate in Sydney is tiresome. The discourse seems to be if it isn’t a freestanding home on your own block of land the only other option is ultra high rise, tiny, badly built apartments. Just take a look at what is possible with 6 levels. This is defence housing too
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Still haven't seen anyone use the headline "Referen-Done" It's yours if you want it... #Referendum2023 #TheVoice #Indigenous
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Love this new @headspace_aus mental health campaign from the indefatigable @zoeterakes. #LGBTQIA #mentalhealth #support #adland
https://t.co/CY1ylINSJy
mumbrella.com.au
National youth mental health organisation headspace has launched its first-ever brand campaign via CX Lavender, encouraging young Aussies to ditch impossible expectations, in conjunction with...
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Australian scientists use the classic PC game Age of Empires to help native ant species fight their invasive counterparts. #AOE #PC #CSIRO #ants #InvasiveSpecies #rural #gaming #science
https://t.co/1kYgvJ7CDK
abc.net.au
Scientists use Age of Empires to simulate ant warfare, with the aim of��helping native ant species better fight their invasive counterparts.
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Vote-riggers are trying to spin the @GuardianAus biannual Australian Bird of the Year poll. STOP. THE. STEAL. https://t.co/Q5xMIffXfT
mumbrella.com.au
In 2017, it was the powerful owl.In 2019, it was the rainbow lorikeet, the cockatoo and the finch.Now the vote-riggers are at it again, trying to spin the Guardian’s biannual Australian Bird of the...
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A "socially aware" option at AustralianSuper owns $17.6m of shares in major pokies manufacturer Aristocrat Leisure. #super #fund #finance #gambling #retirement #pokies
https://t.co/1r8NNbf24X
smh.com.au
While progressive super funds have largely divested from fossil fuel companies, some still invest members’ savings in pokies, casinos and online betting companies.
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BREAKING: Victoria to Commemorate Career of Dan Andrews With Snap 16-Week Lockdown
theshovel.com.au
Victorians will say thank you to the longest-serving Labor Premier with a quick six-day lockdown which will end up lasting the best part of four months.
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"Twitter’s rebrand to X and Meta’s introduction of Threads might have dominated headlines in July, but new data from Tracksuit shows the platforms have struggled to resonate with Australians users." #social #twitter #threads #x #platform #meta
https://t.co/cFKHoYtX6p
mumbrella.com.au
Twitter’s rebrand to X and Meta’s introduction of Threads might have dominated headlines in July, but new data from Tracksuit shows the platforms have struggled to resonate with Australians users.By...
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Party That Was Unable to Build Commuter Car Park Unveils Plans to Build 71 Nuclear Reactors
theshovel.com.au
"When it comes to implementing six dozen high-tech enriched uranium reactors and then safely storing the waste, we’re the guys for the job"
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Look I am not sure its a great look The Australian is running a digital ad for a crypto scam involving AI Richard Wilkins apparently getting arrested.
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I visit here a few years back - such a magical and unsung Tasmanian treasure. I was incredulous that there was never any promotion of it!
I visited a giant tree site in southern Tasmanian rainforest – remarkable, but not easy to get to, and very little public information Should Tasmania do more to highlight its giant trees (biggest in southern hemisphere) for visitor experiences? #politas
https://t.co/snm6G3imFf
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Woolworths has different prices for different stores: A pack of toilet paper costs: $8.60 at Woolworths Alexandria $9.05 at Metros in Erskineville $90.90 at North Sydney #supermarket #costofliving #Woolworths #prices #profits #groceries
https://t.co/M3VR3VJqNS
smh.com.au
Toilet paper, milk, breakfast cereals and other common grocery items can cost up to 10 per cent more in Metro-branded stores compared with regular Woolworths supermarkets.
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Scoop: Property developer Tim Gurner's comments about entitled employees have caused concern at his companies. In a leaked memo, one manager at his wellness centres has tried to assure staff that Gurner's remarks were "in no way directed at our teams". https://t.co/LXMxtLuNv3
afr.com
Staff at the Rich Lister’s anti-ageing network Saint Haven have been told comments about “arrogance” in the employment market were “in no way directed at our teams”.
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I deeply regret that everyone heard what I really think and oddly those outside a room of property developers weren’t so on board.
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The "beach towel revolt": Locals seek free access to beaches that have been taken over by beach bars and other businesses offering exorbitantly priced sun loungers and umbrellas. #Greece #beach #coast #publicspace #nature
https://t.co/O9n9UxrM7Z
bbc.com
Across Greece, locals are taking matters into their own hands by throwing their towels down to reclaim their beaches and access to nature – without the hefty price tag.
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Balcony solar systems are booming across Germany... but do the systems pay off? #renewables #solar #energy #power #electricity
https://t.co/heSPcIOY71
dw.com
Balcony solar systems are booming across Germany. Generating electricity can save money and get people interested in green energy, say experts. But do the systems pay off for everyone?
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"If these features are switched on, Google – one of the world’s biggest advertising companies – is essentially able to listen to you everywhere on the web." #privacy #chrome #google #advertising #cookies
https://t.co/5vhi3N9zwm
theconversation.com
Google is paving the way to serve you ads based directly on your browsing history, instead of cookies.
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"The specialist facility that once required 150 staff to run is empty." #renewables #energy #power #netzero #Manufacturing #windfarm
https://t.co/ylweuALzZO
abc.net.au
Wind tower producers are calling for supply mandates to ensure Australian businesses do not lose out to cheaper overseas alternatives during procurement rounds for energy developments.
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