Jodi Knott suffered 'gratuitous cruelty' at the hands of police. Her family wants the public to see what they did

 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-31/bodycam-video-police-beating-woman-sydney-family-jodi-knott/10674059

Bastards and misogynists, this was a power trip and it’s not unusual in Australia for the police to react aggressively towards mentally ill people as multiple news articles show. I find this utterly disgusting and inhumane to treat anyone like this, especially a vulnerable person. The video was hidden for good reason, it shows the mentally of some police officers. This was callous and calculated brutality. They clearly enjoyed what they were doing. But why was this poor lady not given medication in prison and seen by a psychiatrist before being released. Why wasn’t there someone put in place after her friend had died to accompany her on here release from prison? The whole situation from the beginning was mishandled. But the absolute icing on the cake was the deliberate violent abuse committed by these two police officers. 

Too many times mentally ill people have been treated worse than wild animals, and police not bothering to get properly trained medical professionals to assist them using some compassion. Yes, it’s not always possible to get the medical professionals at the time, but there are other resources that can be used. There is no bloody excuse for the brutality used and the deliberate disregard for the human rights of the individuals in such situations. 

Too many times we are told , do you know how violent the mentally unstable people are. I think the highest risk comes from callous people who lack respect and compassion for the mentally unstable. Of course some individuals are highly violent and very strong but they are the minority. 

It also comes down to how the police or authorities speak to the individual. Too many have an arrogant attitude towards the mentally ill and that will obviously cause the person to arc up because they are being disrespected. A arrogant tone of voice is obviously going to offend anyone isn’t it? So modify the attitude when addressing a mentally ill person. Respect is what it comes down to or lack there of. 

The police seem to see mentally ill people as less than human, as do a vast majority of the public straight away the average ignorant person asks if the person is off their medication. 

I have seen this shitty attitude within my family too, and even my parents jumped to arrogant conclusions about a family member or two. People who have never been through any mental health problems just can’t understand nor show real empathy for the person who has mental health problems. 

I had an aunt that had mental health issues and my parents had a disgusting attitude about her. Yes , she was a self absorbed individual, but so was my mother and quite frankly I didn’t see much of a difference between them. As a child I was shocked at their attitude towards mental health. My mother’s side of the family had a history of anxiety and depression but the lack of compassion was sickening.

 What one of my last serious conversations with my father was about involved a family member who had mental health issues at the time and without knowing what was going, on he said a court order could be issued to make the person take their medication. The person was taking their medication and never deviated from that. I just thought at the time are you just so callous and ignorant, apparently he was. That person was and is a far more compassionate person than most of my family and the general public. Someone my parents supposedly loved, but the moment a person has a mental health problem people change. 

Having a friend of over 25 years who has a serious mental illness, I have watched other friends drop this friend too. Mental illness is not catching like the flu, but ignorance is. You don’t suddenly treat the person any differently than before. Nor do you disrespect them or dismiss what they say, listen and assess if they are going through a crisis. If you can’t help them talk to their loved ones and suggest help for them asap. 

The negative attitude towards mental illness is ingrained in a high percentage of the human population, it is archaic and needs to be changed. We see lip service advertising on tv about mental illnesses and to help our loved ones when they are depressed. The reality is totally different, people avoid you. Some through being unsure of what to say or what to do, but many people have the attitude of arrogance and don’t want to know the person suffering. Is it any wonder we have so much suicide? 

UPDATE: NSW Police move to mandatory body worn cameras, I thought the had to have them on all the time. 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-02/nsw-police-move-to-mandatory-body-worn-camera-use-four-corners/106748546

Smoke engulfed their cities. Did it make their children sick?

 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-31/bushfire-smoke-impacts-on-unborn-children-as-climate-changes/106700352

This is quite a powerful message here about the 2019 bushfires that were all over the eastern coast of Australia. The 2019 fires were much worse than the 2003 Canberra fires. Having lived through both of them and both times we were completely cut off from any possible evacuation outside of Canberra. 

The babies health during their mother’s pregnancies has been affected and this article exposes the health risks and issues of bushfires and the health impacts of such fires on the public health. We do not have proper health studies or standards to assess the health impacts and the long term effects. 

Australians have 'startlingly' low awareness of controllable dementia risk factors

 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-29/dementia-alzheimers-risk-factors-women/106731056

We need to be much more  aware of memory issues and loss than we are, menopause is also one thing to alert us as we enter this phase of life, as we can become forgetful due to menopause. Diet, insomnia and stress play major factor in our health and must not be neglected. It starts when we are young and sets a pattern throughout our lives, nutrition is the key factor in maintaining our overall health and wellbeing, avoiding junk foods and processed foods as much as possible. We are what we eat after all. 

Hereditary diseases are not necessarily a deciding factor in our lives but bring an awareness to remind us that by eating healthy, we may be able to avoid serious diseases. We need to move away from a modern lifestyle where we get addicted to convenience foods and take away foods that are unhealthy. Mediterranean and Asian diets are more beneficial compared to deep fried foods. Prior to World War Two we ate more nutritious foods in the western world if finance permitted. So if we could get back to basic foods, with a healthy balance of fresh fruits and vegetables and a small portion of meats daily, this may be helpful in avoiding high cholesterol and poor nutrition along with daily exercise. 

We have more to gain by eating a variety of healthy foods according to our financial situation. Portion control as well as eating healthy foods from a variety of ethnic groups,  which adds variety to our palate. The key is avoiding unhealthy foods and regular fresh fruits and vegetables, sometimes we may need supplements when something is out of season through winter. Keep up with fish oils and vitamins such as zinc, magnesium and vitamins A, B, C and D that fortify our immune system and general wellbeing when certain foods are unavailable. Make sure you have regular blood tests done to ensure you are not deficient in any vitamins and minerals, and a general health assessment. 

Less time on social media is also important for cognitive health. Spend time on improving your critical thinking skills and learning something new every day. Read books more than relying on the internet, interacting with people in your community, even just small talk and making the effort to say hello to shopkeepers makes a difference. Being alone is mentally unhealthy and leads to depression and mental decline. Many people are turning to meditation, yoga and t’ai chi to help with their mental wellbeing. Finding what works for you is part of your journey so go with what works for you and work with your medical professionals to obtain the best possible outcome for you. 

Gigantic flash spotted from Canberra as suspected meteor explodes off Australian east coast

 https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/mysterious-flash-explodes-above-sydney/news-story/b87ee6966609e729895f811478c641ea

What an awesome experience, witnessing a spectacular event like this tonight. It was even seen as far inland as Canberra, and I missed it, rats! The video footage certainly is rather impressive but being there watching this take place must have been so exciting. A once in a lifetime experience for some people who will be able to tell loved ones in the future that they were there to see this happening. 

Update WhatsApp now: Two new flaws could expose you to malicious files

 https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2026/05/update-whatsapp-now-two-new-flaws-could-expose-you-to-malicious-files?utm_source=iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=b2c_pro_oth_20260511_mayweeklynewsletter_row_v2_1_177827113984&utm_content=Whatsapp_logo

I have always been very aware of WhatsApp and also aware that it gets hacked. Many of my clients use this product but I have never used it because I know that it’s not trustworthy. 

Why on earth are people so silly as to use this service? Like TikTok too, spying and hacking go hand in hand with both of these, yet people ignore the facts. Here’s an idea, stop using the platform and stick with more secure platforms. 

If you don’t use MALWAREBYTES then at least sign up for their newsletter and stay informed on the latest developments and protect your privacy and security. Change your passwords regularly and make sure you have two step verification on everything.

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WhatsApp Please read all of this, don’t skip through it read all of it. 

Can houseplants really purify the air in your home? What the science actually says

 https://theconversation.com/can-houseplants-really-purify-the-air-in-your-home-what-the-science-actually-says-279690

Fellow plant lovers, the cat is outta the bag. 😂🪴🎍 NASA experiments go some of the way in this theory but you need a hell of a lot of plants to do the deed in your house. Still the happy vibes more than compensate for the hype when you have oodles of plants to enjoy. 

I love the sunlight on my house plants early in the morning giving me a happy and content feeling. Green leaves give me such  a soothing and healing vibe. 

I’ve investigated a hantavirus outbreak. Here’s what I can tell you about the cruise ship cluster Published: May 7, 2026 3.06pm AEST

 https://theconversation.com/ive-investigated-a-hantavirus-outbreak-heres-what-i-can-tell-you-about-the-cruise-ship-cluster-282365

This is a medical expert’s report on Hantavirus and how it spreads. He states right down the bottom of the article that most hantaviruses are not spread by human to human contact. That includes the Andes virus, person to person contact is very rare, and requires close or prolonged contact. 

Still there is more detective work to be done here, as he points out. It’s still very sad that people have died and extremely distressing for everyone involved in this matter. 

Rare discovery of ambergris on Denmark beach excites scientists and historians

 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-30/rare-discovery-of-decades-old-whale-vomit/106617738

What a find, this is something that comes along once in a blue moon. It’s still legal in Europe to use ambergris in high end perfume manufacturing. Ambroxan is the synthetic equivalent used in most perfumes. You can make a fragrance last longer on your skin by  putting moisturiser on first and then that holds the fragrance in place. 

Australian flag accidentally displayed in Washington instead of the British flag

 https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&hs=1kS&sca_esv=f27198b4d2287e35&channel=ipad_bm&sxsrf=ANbL-n7LvNgK1098DB3rD8tINYVW9-T-mw:1777448051382&q=the+australian+flag+accidentally+displayed+for+the+king%27s+visit+to+america%C2%A0&spell=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiV_9X9xZKUAxWHk1YBHaS6MoEQBSgAegQIDxAB&biw=820&bih=1048&dpr=2

If the top link doesn’t open to read the article try the bottom link. 

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/dc-preparation-king-charles-visit-goes-down-under-with-australian-flag-error-2026-04-24/

Oh dear, how embarrassing. I can understand a mix up between the New Zealand flag and the Australian flags because they are very similar at first glance.  But the Union Jack 🇬🇧

The Australian flag, the big seven point star represents  the commonwealth star and the other stars represent the Southern Cross 

The New Zealand flag, the stars represent the Southern Cross which is the main constellation seen in the Southern Hemisphere. 

RSL Sub Branch targeted with vile anti veteran graffiti on ANZAC DAY

 https://www.9news.com.au/national/rsl-sub-branch-targeted-by-candals-on-anzac-day/c56dd29c-a622-48d5-a8ca-71fa5d59d043?utm_source=nine_weekend&utm_medium=newsroom_newsletter&utm_term=newsroom

This is utterly vile and this has been happening for years, so why isn’t the government setting up security cameras and patrolling the areas designated for war memorials and RSLs? Where are the police to patrol known targets? There are too many weak excuses for this not being done. 

This is left wing fanatics that lack a moral compass and the courage to defend our nation and disrespecting our war fallen and their families. This is the lowest of the low and they don’t have the guts to show themselves in public because they are gutless cowards. 

The other sickening part of ANZAC Day was the booing that some individuals were doing in regards to the welcome to country. 

How disgraceful, and a national embarrassment for the country. Many indigenous men fought in both world wars and in Vietnam, and this behaviour is totally unacceptable. 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-25/anzac-day-booing-heckling-melbourne-sydney-condemnation/106605674

The last-resort decision to eject from a fighter jet at supersonic speed

 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-12/what-it-is-like-to-eject-from-f15-fighter-jet-iran-war/106534462

Wow, Not something that any pilot wants to experience. It’s far from what you see in the movies, we assume that it’s an easy exercise and the pilot lands safely. I knew that pilots have spinal fractures from ejecting but it’s a lot worse in reality. The poor man in 1995 was lucky to survive, but his off sider didn’t survive unfortunately and this was just training 😳 These men and women are very brave to go through all this training and then have to stay alive in a combat situation, which is not just a test of their skills but the roulette wheel of life and death each time they are in the air. 

‘I’m deathly afraid’: what is digital spirituality leading us toward?

 https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/ng-interactive/2026/mar/24/ai-religion-god-digital-spirituality

Stay right away from AI, this is a toxic environment and psychologically dangerous. There is only one primary source of spirit and nothing else, the all that is and all that ever will be. 

Possum found in Hobart Airport gift shop soft toy section

 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-18/real-possum-found-in-hobart-airport-gift-shop-toy-section/106470246

Never mind Mem Fox’s Possum in the house, this is a real possum in the airport. Fancy finding a real possum in amongst the soft toys in the gift shop. There is no doubt about it, Australian animals are very cute, and we are very fond of our native animals. It’s not unusual to have animals wandering into shops or houses in Australia depending on where one lives. I have only ever had insects and the occasional lizard though. 

Resident's driveway act sparks urgent warning to Aussies over silent garden killer: 'Worse than your worst enemy'

 https://au.news.yahoo.com/residents-driveway-act-sparks-urgent-warning-to-aussies-over-silent-garden-killer-worse-than-your-worst-enemy-232700202.html?fbclid=IwZmRpZBZQMBPNK5gg4ra3fzmDYc7DWBIVtJ2DZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPMTczODQ3NjQyNjcwMzcwAAEe6GmGrS42E38k2FjhsofGX82pGd9fBWeDJcltrt19Cr4vyx7Yyp514yd_NMI_aem_-yo1agWfQ4Dj-rOQLDcQng

Wow, Meloidosis  this is something that many gardeners overlook, even myself. Something so easily prevented by wearing the correct protection that would save your life. There are so many different bacteria lurking in the environment that are often not considered until disaster strikes. This lady was extremely lucky.

Please share this news article with your family and friends, you may just save a life. It’s not just spiders , snakes and other critters we need to protect ourselves from but the earth and potting mix too which is known for legionnaires disease. 

This Tiny Glass Square Could Store 2 Million Books of Data For 10,000 Years

 https://www.sciencealert.com/this-tiny-glass-square-could-store-2-million-books-of-data-for-10000-years

Wow, the wonders of modern technology. Aquarius ,Uranus and Mercury rule scientific and technological advances and inventions. Just imagine what can e done in the next 10 years with modern technology, it’s mind boggling. 

Advocates call for more accessible cool spaces for people with heat regulation impairments

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-19/heat-regulation-impairments-urban-planning-disabilities-sa/106348980 

Why is it taking so long for people to recognise this fact, even children can’t regulate their body temperature and have fits due to the heat. This is a human rights issue not just for the disabled but for everyone, especially the disabled, babies and children and the elderly. 

Not everyone is able to get to a shopping centre or a public place to escape the heat, some people are in remote areas where access to public transport and cool public spaces is difficult. 

Australian houses are definitely not built to keep out the extreme temperatures either, and this adds to the problem. Construction in Australia is way behind the rest of the western world without double glazing and double brick walls and proper roof insulation, which is usually done after construction by the house owner. In southern parts of Australia houses are freezing in winter and boiling hot in summer without any air conditioning system. Houses built in the 1970’s were not solar passive either, with big windows, floor to ceiling and no veranda to shade the windows. Modern homes now have smaller windows but are often built close together, which prevents air circulation and traps the heat, and they still don’t have verandas to keep out the hot sun. Not to mention a lack of privacy in modern high density housing because you can hear your neighbours conversations outside. 

I am shocked that Northern Territory doesn’t have a subsidy scheme for disabled people as it is a very hot part of the country. The Australian Capital Territory is freezing in winter and can get as cold as -8 Celsius and in summer it can get up to 43.5. Temperatures above 38 is very hot to breathe in as you can feel it when you’re outside. Keeping hydrated only does so much, and if a person can’t regulate their body temperature they are in serious danger. Let’s hope that the government will take a serious look at the situation as this can be a life or death situation. 

Well, you outlasted me. Congratulations’: Former SA attorney-general shares his Parkinson’s battle

 https://www.indailysa.com.au/news/just-in/2026/02/16/well-you-outlasted-me-congratulations-former-sa-attorney-generals-shares-his-parkinsons-battle

Interesting news article after reading the previous post. Getting old is not for cissies that’s for sure, and illness can happen to anyone. My father in law had this disease but I don’t know how long he had it for or if he was on medication. It wasn’t something he spoke about, and I just hope that my husband is not going to have this one day. It’s only a small percentage of people that inherit from a family member. But the risk is double if you have a parent or sibling with Parkinson’s. 

I do feel that our health is much better with exercise and a healthy diet without processed foods, but for many that can be quite difficult to do, due to the high cost of living nowadays. 

'My husband stole £600k for sex and antiques' - drug side effects tearing families apart

 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clym0g4rlr2o

Wow, Absolutely shocking side effects from Parkinson’s disease medication, and this is not the only news article about this. 

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11 simple healthy snacks recommended by a gastroenterologist

 https://www.mamamia.com.au/gastroenterologist-healthy-snack-list/

Hmm some tasty things here but I find it hard to stop, lol. 

ALISON SANDY: Gerard Baden-Clay, Tyrone Thompson and how coercive controllers kill their women

 https://7news.com.au/podcasts/alison-sandy-gerard-baden-clay-tyrone-thompson-and-how-coercive-controllers-kill-their-women-c-21611537?fbclid=IwY2xjawP8vvJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJKZXdQaHQyWFZSaGNWUjJVc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjBQDcpvOHSM8RSJu46VG9bNqKANyg65TIP32GncH-HCTiv-eZhsKBPs5qU0_aem_BabcrpKCzhnUXYQbQR2_mA

This makes my blood boil, how many more women have to suffer or die because no one believes them? Few people will step in to help, and the legal system is ingrained with misogyny. This article doesn't point out the warning signs though, it would be very helpful if it did. 

Things to watch for like changes in mood of the perpetrator, comments, micro expressions around the mouth and eyes, antisocial behaviour such as constantly not wanting to go out somewhere with you, not letting you go out with friends, preventing your friends from visiting. Preventing you seeing your family, constantly monitoring your activity, criticism, controlling what you wear and how you look. Controlling how you shop, whether it is for groceries or clothes, it doesn't matter what you are buying it's about the power over you. Absolute power, domination and control is what it is all about. This starts from the moment you meet and start dating, so be vigilant. You are targeted immediately by the predator mindset of such individuals. They recognise vulnerability instantly as that is what they are shopping for in a woman, to subjugate and dominate. 

In social settings how does the man behave around others and how does he treat you? Does he "jokingly" poke fun at you, knock your cooking, knock what you say, knock how you look or dress in front of other people? Does he criticise you in front of others? These behaviours start not long after you meet and will escalate. Watch out for sudden moody outbursts or giving you the silent treatment for no valid reason, or biting sarcasm and invalidating you as a person, as a woman, as an adult with your own autonomy. You do not need permission from anyone to be you! 

Learn to love yourself, respect yourself and do not let others tell you what you should think, say or do or act. Don't let anyone tell you what you should wear, except if it is something that will attract violent men like this to you.  

Women need to factor that in for personal safety, it's common sense because some men think it is ok to attack you because of the way you look and dress and how your body looks. They deem you as public property to be used. 

Let's face it this is learned behaviour it doesn't just happen out of the blue. Environmental exposure from a very young age shapes the mind to all sorts of experiences and a child's mind is like a computer as it absorbs everything it sees and hears. This is not an ideal world, and women need to stop thinking that they can go where they want, alone and dress how they want also. 

That is unrealistic in this world of violence against women. Violence is increasing, not decreasing, so learn to read the subtle cues, and when introduced to his family, look at his parents and siblings behaviour, there are most definitely subtle signs than many ignore.  In a busy social setting like a family gathering it can be difficult to pick up on these warnings, it can take a while to notice some signs.

Women in these families tend to be very guarded, watch their eyes though, are they looking to their husband or partner, father, brother or a male relative to see if they are being watched before they speak? That is a red flag make a note of these things. Some women though will defend that abuser and if you speak out they will turn on you for doing so. 

This is a huge emotional minefield and you will not have loyal support because everyone looks after themselves and closes rank on you. Friends may drop you because they don't want to get involved too. 

 From this you then enter the toxic world of the legal system that will put you under the microscope and character destroy you, making you out to be the problem. It is a horrific situation all round when it comes to violent crimes against women and girls and not enough is done to prevent this. Tougher laws as a deterrent is only one small part in stopping this abuse, holding men accountable for their actions, educating children from starting school and following that through into adulthood reinforcing that education, but it still will not stop the violence. Men have to want to stop being violent and abusive if it is in their nature to be violent.