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Prof Jo Barraket AM

@jobarraket.bsky.social

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Director, @msei-unimelb.bsky.social. Researching social economy & social innovation for fairer societies. Growing. Cooking. Eating. Living w/ MS, bloke, Zoe the beagle & Stormy the Lab x. Views mine. She/her

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Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 22h

Shared with us from Sydney happening now. He had his hands up.

Prof Jo Barraket AM @jobarraket.bsky.social · 1d

So very sad to hear that Mr Kudelka has left us. Condolences to all who loved him.

Photo of a tea towel print by Jon Kadelka. On a red background it has a drawing of a Tasmanian Devil. The words say ‘ Tasmania is Awful. Never come here’

Prof Jo Barraket AM @jobarraket.bsky.social · 1d

😪😪😪

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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 1d

The world is so much poorer for not having Jon Kudelka in it

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Leroy @leroylynch.bsky.social · 1d

Cartoonist Jon Kudelka has passed away, his wife Margaret has confirmed.
www.facebook.com/margaret.kud...

Prof Jo Barraket AM @jobarraket.bsky.social · 2d

In my experience, yes 🤷🏽‍♀️

Prof Jo Barraket AM @jobarraket.bsky.social · 2d

I was in Hong Kong for part of yesterday. It's still showing up on the hourly predictions 😞

Screenshot of bureau of meteorology predictions for Melbourne showing rain from 10am to 7pm

Prof Jo Barraket AM @jobarraket.bsky.social · 2d

So much for the 8 ml of rain predicted to fall here all day 😞

Screenshot of the Bureau of Meteorology rain map showing rain to the south and east of Melbourne, with none incoming over the city

Prof Jo Barraket AM @jobarraket.bsky.social · 2d

Yes, there was! I spoke with an older English couple in the customs line, who were quite done in by the layers and layers of queuing 😔

Prof Jo Barraket AM @jobarraket.bsky.social · 3d

Also nice with fish and on top of avocado

Prof Jo Barraket AM @jobarraket.bsky.social · 3d

I love using them for fancy mocktails, Richard. Also, as lime surprise in Mexican dishes and salads.

Prof Jo Barraket AM @jobarraket.bsky.social · 3d

I’ve been away for a week and our finger limes have started dropping. My partner created a welcoming art installation with them 🤣

A row of greenish brown finger limes in increasing levels of size on a timber bench

Prof Jo Barraket AM @jobarraket.bsky.social · 3d

🤣

Prof Jo Barraket AM @jobarraket.bsky.social · 3d

Thankfully, the customs queue was not too long and the Uber line minimal 🙌🏼

Prof Jo Barraket AM @jobarraket.bsky.social · 3d

Have been standing at Melbourne Airport for half an hour in a jet lagged haze waiting for luggage to start being released. Buzz is officially harshed

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acadsocsci.bsky.social @acadsocsci.bsky.social · 8d

Consider this a friendly nudge: #SSW2026 lands 12–20 September. You know how the year goes… blink and suddenly you’re trying to plan an event in August. 👀

Beat future‑you to the punch: save the date and start brainstorming your ideas now.

More info: socialsciencesweek.org.au

Prof Jo Barraket AM @jobarraket.bsky.social · 8d

🤣

Prof Jo Barraket AM @jobarraket.bsky.social · 9d

♥️🐾

Prof Jo Barraket AM @jobarraket.bsky.social · 9d

This is true. But it’s something about the cadence, maybe? You can hear how relaxed they are 🤷🏽‍♀️

Prof Jo Barraket AM @jobarraket.bsky.social · 9d

Why do my partner’s snores keep me awake but my dogs’ snores lull me to sleep? 😴 🐾

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Heard Island Government @heardislandgov.bsky.social · 9d

While scientists were here on Heard Island, they finished testing the world’s STRONGEST suction cup.

Unbelievable. We still don’t know how they pulled it off.

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Eucalypt Australia @eucalyptaus.bsky.social · 9d

🚨Boom! There's nothing like flowering gum #streeteucs to make our day.
Beautiful Corymbia ficifolia cultivars blooming in Bendigo ❤️🚨💃

#LoveAGum #streettrees

Prof Jo Barraket AM @jobarraket.bsky.social · 9d

sounds horrendous

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Dr. Liz Norell @liznorell.bsky.social · 9d

Please take a break from the horrors to enjoy a picture of Ginger, my sassy long-haired #BassetHound, pictured here wearing a new ear-containment device that keeps her ears out of dinner.

Ginger the tricolored long-haired basset hound is pictured with a purple band around her head. She is eating food from her teal slow eating food. A big package of quilted northern is in the background.

Prof Jo Barraket AM @jobarraket.bsky.social · 9d

Glorious 😊

Prof Jo Barraket AM @jobarraket.bsky.social · 9d

Just for you, @sueysueysuey.bsky.social and @shewantstorun.bsky.social . Outfit of the day. Grey cotton & cashmere top by Uimi. Blue origami pants by Dogstar. Pink leather runners by Camper

A middle aged woman with grey and dark brown curly hair and glasses smiling with her hand in one pocket of her blue trousers

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Gaijin Rando @gaijinrando.bsky.social · 9d

Silent film actress Justine Johnstone - BOTD in 1895

After retiring from acting, Johnstone became a pioneering scientist and pathologist, helping to develop the cure for syphilis

Black and white photo of Justine Johnstone posing in a long-sleeved dress and a hat with a feather sticking out of it.

Prof Jo Barraket AM @jobarraket.bsky.social · 9d

Lovely colours 🌈

Prof Jo Barraket AM @jobarraket.bsky.social · 9d

😞

Prof Jo Barraket AM @jobarraket.bsky.social · 9d

I think it's my niche 😊

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