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Singapore's radical solution to global scams pandemic abc.net.au/news/2024-12-1…

Online florist Meg’s Flowers has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay penalties of $1 million for making misleading representations that it was a local florist located in each of the localities referred to in 156 websites and in 7,462 Google ads. bit.ly/4g9tcQ4

Word of the day is ‘forswunk’ (13th century): exhausted by work. I like to add ‘foreswunk’, exhausted before you even begin.

This week, AFCA’s Vis-Ability Network celebrated the International Day of People with Disabilities with Dr. Dinesh Palipana, who shared his inspiring journey of resilience and purpose. We’re committed to improving accessibility and equity for all. Thank you, Dr. Palipana!

Thrilled that AFCA’s digital transformation is a finalist for Best Not-for-Profit Project in the 2025 iTnews Benchmark Awards! This recognition highlights our commitment to leveraging technology to better serve our community and members. Fingers crossed for the win!

I think I found the happiest lamb of all time

Cervical cancer could disappear from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Because of one thing and one thing alone VACCINES WOW!

Federal Court finds CFD issuers engaged in systemic unconscionable conduct with customer losses totalling over $83 million asic.gov.au/about-asic/new…

Word of the day (of course) is ‘scurryfunging’, from US dialect: the frantic effort to tidy the house just before guests arrive.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from the AFCA team!

Hanukkah Sameach to those who are celebrating over then next week!

abc.net.au/news/2024-12-2…

Happy New Year everyone. From the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Wishing everyone peace, health, happiness and love

Pygmy-possums are arguably #Australia’s most #adorable #marsupials with their curly tails and soft-looking bellies! There are five species of pygmy-#possums, some of them small enough to fit on a human thumb comfortably: ausgeo.co/pygmypossum

Black-shouldered kite - Jerrabomberra Wetlands

Read more: afca.org.au/news/latest-ne…

Scams are becoming more sophisticated and protecting yourself has never been more important. Last year, we handled 11,000 scam complaints, helping resolve disputes and recover funds. Check out the National Anti-Scam Centre’s latest tips to stay safe.

Read more: scamwatch.gov.au.

Such majestic trees! Ficus macrophylla, the Moreton Bay Fig is native to eastern Australia. These are Centennial Parklands where I worked once. Memberrs of the Mulberry Family (#Moraceae) #Trees

Thank you everyone who has followed me and engaged with me over the last 14 years. I am closing my account today. I will be on LinkedIn and blue sky @davidlockeafca.bsky.social