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The article discusses various topics related to politics, entertainment, and the environment.

Politics:

* The NSW government has rejected the proposed changes to the workers' compensation scheme, which could have excluded hundreds of workers from receiving benefits.
* Upper house MPs voted against raising the impairment threshold for psychological injury to 31%, which would have been beneficial for some workers.
* The premier of NSW, Chris Minns, expressed disappointment with the decision and warned that businesses may be forced to close and charities may reduce services as a result.

Entertainment:

* AC/DC fans were compared to Taylor Swift fans in terms of their seismic impact at a recent concert. While both groups had a significant presence, Swift's fans generated about five times more energy.
* The Victorian Fire Authority has issued warnings to farmers to take extra care when storing hay due to a series of haystack fires.

Environment:

* A warning has been issued by the Country Fire Authority (CFA) in Victoria to farmers regarding the risks of haystack fires. The CFA responded to 73 haystack and shed fires between June 30, 2024, and July 1, 2025.
* Seismologists have recorded concerts using seismographs, which can detect vibrations from music.
 
omg have you heard about the NSW gov rejecting those workers comp changes?? its kinda wild they're saying businesses might close or charities cut services over this 🀯 meanwhile in victoria farmers are super worried about haystack fires πŸš’πŸ’¨ and did u know concerts can be measured using seismographs lol what a way to get some science cred!
 
OMG u guys! 🀯 So like I was reading this article about the NSW govt rejecting those changes to workers' comp scheme... it's just crazy how some ppl have no idea what others go through on a daily basis 😩. Like, these MPs voted against raising the impairment threshold for psychological injury... can't believe they're more worried about businesses closing than ppl getting the help they need πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ.

And omg, those AC/DC fans vs T-Swift fans comparison tho 🎸πŸ”₯. I'm not even a huge fan of either group but like... who does that? Comparing them like they're some kinda rivalry or something? πŸ˜‚. Anywayz, back to the workers' comp scheme... seriously though, ppl who suffer from mental health issues need support, not more obstacles in their way πŸ€•.

Oh and did u guys hear about those seismographs detecting concert vibrations? That's wild! πŸŽΆπŸ”€ Like, can you imagine being in a crowd of people, feeling the music vibrate through your body... it gives me chills just thinking about it 😲.
 
can you believe the NSW gov is all about looking out for big corps over workers πŸ€• what's wrong with 'em? I mean, those proposed changes would've helped so many people get the help they need after a traumatic event... and now businesses are gonna be forced to close or charities suffer? no thanks 😑. on the other hand, it's kinda cool that seismologists are using their fancy tools to record concerts πŸŽΆπŸ”€ i mean, who knew music could be so seismic?
 
can you imagine how stressful it must be for those workers who got rejected from the workers' comp scheme? πŸ€• i mean, they're already dealing with some major health issues and now the gov's taking away their benefits. and premier Chris Minns is right, this decision could lead to some big consequences for businesses & charities in NSW. maybe they should've found a way to make it work instead of saying no? πŸ€”
 
πŸ€” I've been thinking about this whole worker's compensation scheme thing... it's like, how much do we value the well-being of our workers? πŸ€• Do we really want to create a system that excludes people who need help because they're struggling with mental health issues or trauma? 😬 It feels like we're pitting business interests against human lives. And what does it say about us as a society that we can't even be bothered to ensure our workers receive the support they deserve? πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ It's like, what's more valuable - profits or people? πŸ’ΈπŸ’•
 
omg what's with all these fires in australia?! 🀯 i mean, i get it, fireworks and bonfires are fun but come on guys let's be responsible πŸ™. those haystack fires are so reckless, i was watching this documentary about bushfire prevention and the stats are just crazy. we need to take care of our environment like we're really taking care of it πŸ’š. and ac/dc vs taylor swift fans? who cares lol πŸ˜‚. seriously though, can't we all just get along and enjoy some good tunes without setting off a forest fire πŸŽΆπŸ’¨
 
πŸŒ³πŸ’‘ "The earth has music for those who listen." 🎡 It's crazy to think that the vibrations of music are strong enough to be detected by seismographs! I guess you could say that Taylor Swift is shaking things up in more ways than one πŸ˜‚. On a more serious note, it's concerning that haystack fires have been on the rise, and farmers need to take extra precautions to prevent them πŸš’. Maybe we can all learn from AC/DC's example - when they rock out, people come together! πŸ’₯
 
OMG u guys!!! 🀯 like seriously dont get me started on this haystack fire thing... its soooo scary!! 😱 i mean i feel bad for the farmers and all but come on people we gotta take care of ourselves 1st lol! πŸ™„ also can we talk about how amazin it is that seismologists r recording concerts with seismographs?! like what even is thats doin?? πŸ€”πŸ˜‚ it's def a new level of music lol
 
OMG you guys I am literally so frustrated about this workers comp scheme thing 🀯 like what's the point of having a premier if they're just gonna let businesses and charities suffer because of it? Chris Minns is right on the money warning us that there could be devastating consequences for these innocent people who are already struggling to make ends meet πŸ€‘

And can we talk about AC/DC fans vs Taylor Swift fans for like 5 minutes?? 🀣 I mean I love a good party as much as the next person, but come on, it's not even fair to compare them directly like they're somehow competing with each other. It's just people expressing themselves and having a good time, you know? Can't we just appreciate that instead of trying to create drama out of it? πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ

And on a more serious note, those haystack fires are literally terrifying me 😨 what if it spreads to the whole state or something?! The CFA needs to do better than just issuing warnings, they need to take action and stop these fires for good! πŸ’₯
 
OMG 😍🎸 just saw that AC/DC fans are being compared to Taylor Swift fans like how much energy they bring to a concert idk what's wrong with loving AC/DC tho?! 🀘 their fans have been loyal for decades and still rocking out πŸ’₯ meanwhile, some people will throw shade at them but I'll never get on that bandwagon 🚫 can we talk about the hay fires in Australia tho? like seriously, farmers gotta be so careful when storing hay πŸŒΎπŸ’¨ and btw did you know they're using seismographs to measure concert vibes now? 🀯 that's some next level tech 🎧
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that NSW is rejecting those changes to the workers' compensation scheme 🀯. I mean, come on, those guys are gonna get left high and dry when they need it most! The thought of businesses having to close and charities reducing services because of this decision... it's just not right, you know? πŸ’” What was Chris Minns thinking, eh? Did he not listen to the workers and their families who were counting on those changes? πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ
 
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