Amy Mullins 🎙😷🎓
@amymullins.bsky.social
Radio Presenter, Uncommon Sense on 3RRRFM Melbourne • long-form interviews on history, art, politics, science + nature •
Art History 🎓 at Unimelb • Versailles ⚜️, rocaille, 🇫🇷 XVIIe & XVIIIe siécles, decorative arts, architectural & garden history
Art History 🎓 at Unimelb • Versailles ⚜️, rocaille, 🇫🇷 XVIIe & XVIIIe siécles, decorative arts, architectural & garden history
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@amymullins.bsky.social
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Uncommon Sense is in its 8th year 👀, and I am just as excited and honoured to be part of the @3rrrfm.bsky.social community, as I was when I first joined as a presenter, and before that as a guest. Thanks for listening to and supporting independent community radio 🫶📻💜
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Programs: Uncommon Sense — Triple R 102.7FM, Melbourne Independent Radio
A weekly conversation about politics and current events, international affairs, history, art, books, and the natural world, to illuminate the issues faced by society and explore them in new ways.
www.rrr.org.au
If you‘re looking for show-related updates, interviews, and 🎶 playlists head over to my new Uncommon Sense Bluesky account 👇 @uncommonsenseradio.bsky.social
#Melbourne
#Melbourne
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🔍 Did you know that we have a searchable dataset that draws on records of Londoners of African, Caribbean, Asian and Indigenous heritage in our parish registers from 1561-1840?
The project started in 2000 and, thanks to our staff and volunteers, now has records of 2600 Londoners!
#SwitchingTheLens
The project started in 2000 and, thanks to our staff and volunteers, now has records of 2600 Londoners!
#SwitchingTheLens
August 21, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🔍 Did you know that we have a searchable dataset that draws on records of Londoners of African, Caribbean, Asian and Indigenous heritage in our parish registers from 1561-1840?
The project started in 2000 and, thanks to our staff and volunteers, now has records of 2600 Londoners!
#SwitchingTheLens
The project started in 2000 and, thanks to our staff and volunteers, now has records of 2600 Londoners!
#SwitchingTheLens
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🔥 Espagne : les incendies génèrent des émissions de CO2 jamais vues
La combustion des forêts ces deux dernières semaines a libéré dans l’atmosphère des quantités record de gaz à effet de serre et les fumées ont dégradé la qualité de l’air
La combustion des forêts ces deux dernières semaines a libéré dans l’atmosphère des quantités record de gaz à effet de serre et les fumées ont dégradé la qualité de l’air
Espagne : les incendies génèrent des émissions de CO2 jamais vues
La combustion des forêts dans le pays ces deux dernières semaines a libéré dans l’atmosphère des quantités record de gaz à effet de serre et les fumées ont dégradé la qualité de l’air.
www.liberation.fr
August 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🔥 Espagne : les incendies génèrent des émissions de CO2 jamais vues
La combustion des forêts ces deux dernières semaines a libéré dans l’atmosphère des quantités record de gaz à effet de serre et les fumées ont dégradé la qualité de l’air
La combustion des forêts ces deux dernières semaines a libéré dans l’atmosphère des quantités record de gaz à effet de serre et les fumées ont dégradé la qualité de l’air
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In #Rationale magazine, Ross Channing Reed writes that important insights from Greek philosopher Aristotle can help us navigate some of the pitfalls of leisure in our modern ‘achievement’ society.
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Why leisure matters for a good life, according to Aristotle - Rationale Magazine
In his powerful book The Burnout Society, South Korean philosopher Byung-Chul Han argues that in modern society, individuals have an imperative to achieve. Han calls this an “achievement society” in w...
rationalemagazine.com
August 11, 2025 at 6:59 AM
In #Rationale magazine, Ross Channing Reed writes that important insights from Greek philosopher Aristotle can help us navigate some of the pitfalls of leisure in our modern ‘achievement’ society.
rationalemagazine.com/index.php/20...
rationalemagazine.com/index.php/20...
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Greece wildfire contained but strong winds prompt evacuations reut.rs/40W2k0l
Greece wildfire contained but strong winds prompt evacuations
A wildfire on the outskirts of Athens was contained on Saturday morning, but evacuations of at-risk areas continued as strong winds were expected through the weekend.
reut.rs
August 9, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Greece wildfire contained but strong winds prompt evacuations reut.rs/40W2k0l
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A new blog post from our Community Researcher, Amanda, on living with rare disease:
"Having your disease announced as a question, or as a joke, as you lie in a hospital bed, unable to move, is upsetting. It is a trigger to the times you struggled to be believed."
sheffield.ac.uk/cripping-bre...
"Having your disease announced as a question, or as a joke, as you lie in a hospital bed, unable to move, is upsetting. It is a trigger to the times you struggled to be believed."
sheffield.ac.uk/cripping-bre...
Blog post #13 Living with Rare Disease with Respiratory Involvement
By Amanda Jones, Community Researcher
sheffield.ac.uk
August 5, 2025 at 10:26 AM
A new blog post from our Community Researcher, Amanda, on living with rare disease:
"Having your disease announced as a question, or as a joke, as you lie in a hospital bed, unable to move, is upsetting. It is a trigger to the times you struggled to be believed."
sheffield.ac.uk/cripping-bre...
"Having your disease announced as a question, or as a joke, as you lie in a hospital bed, unable to move, is upsetting. It is a trigger to the times you struggled to be believed."
sheffield.ac.uk/cripping-bre...
If you‘re looking for show-related updates, interviews, and 🎶 playlists head over to my new Uncommon Sense Bluesky account 👇 @uncommonsenseradio.bsky.social
#Melbourne
#Melbourne
Uncommon Sense is in its 8th year 👀, and I am just as excited and honoured to be part of the @3rrrfm.bsky.social community, as I was when I first joined as a presenter, and before that as a guest. Thanks for listening to and supporting independent community radio 🫶📻💜
www.rrr.org.au/explore/prog...
www.rrr.org.au/explore/prog...
Programs: Uncommon Sense — Triple R 102.7FM, Melbourne Independent Radio
A weekly conversation about politics and current events, international affairs, history, art, books, and the natural world, to illuminate the issues faced by society and explore them in new ways.
www.rrr.org.au
May 31, 2025 at 10:13 AM
If you‘re looking for show-related updates, interviews, and 🎶 playlists head over to my new Uncommon Sense Bluesky account 👇 @uncommonsenseradio.bsky.social
#Melbourne
#Melbourne
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Trump says will double steel, aluminum tariffs to 50%
Trump says will double steel, aluminum tariffs to 50%
US President Donald Trump said Friday that he would double steel and aluminum import tariffs to 50 percent from next week, the latest salvo in his trade wars aimed at protecting domestic industries.
f24.my
May 31, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Trump says will double steel, aluminum tariffs to 50%
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Selling a house in Australia is expensive. The ACCC is investigating one reason why
Selling a house in Australia is expensive. The ACCC is investigating one reason why
News Corp’s REA Group, behind real estate listings site realestate.com.au, is being investigated by the consumer watchdog amid complaints over its market dominance
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Australia’s consumer watchdog is investigating the practices of REA Group, the News Corp-controlled real estate listings behemoth that runs realestate.com.au.
The development comes months after a major Guardian Australia investigation probing the practices of REA Group, which critics alleged was shutting out new players and hiking up advertising prices. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
May 29, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Selling a house in Australia is expensive. The ACCC is investigating one reason why
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In light of the terrible decision by the govt to approve the NWS extension, watch this doco on Murujuga Rock Art by @stephenlongaus.bsky.social and @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social
youtube.com/watch?v=Bj9V...
youtube.com/watch?v=Bj9V...
The Fight to Save Murujuga
YouTube video by The Australia Institute
youtube.com
May 28, 2025 at 10:52 AM
In light of the terrible decision by the govt to approve the NWS extension, watch this doco on Murujuga Rock Art by @stephenlongaus.bsky.social and @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social
youtube.com/watch?v=Bj9V...
youtube.com/watch?v=Bj9V...
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A CDC report found that among pregnant U.S. women with COVID-19, 1 in 80 deliveries resulted in stillbirth, compared to 1 in 155 for uninfected women--- but under new leadership, the CDC isn't telling you that.
apnews.com/article/cor...
apnews.com/article/cor...
Coronavirus can destroy the placenta and lead to stillbirths
New research suggests the coronavirus can invade and destroy the placenta and lead to stillbirths in infected women.
apnews.com
May 27, 2025 at 11:12 PM
A CDC report found that among pregnant U.S. women with COVID-19, 1 in 80 deliveries resulted in stillbirth, compared to 1 in 155 for uninfected women--- but under new leadership, the CDC isn't telling you that.
apnews.com/article/cor...
apnews.com/article/cor...
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Would love to see how this would be written up as an impact case study...
Historians dispute Bayeux tapestry penis tally after lengthy debate www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
Historians dispute Bayeux tapestry penis tally after lengthy debate www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
Historians dispute Bayeux tapestry penis tally after lengthy debate
Two Bayeux scholars at loggerheads over whether dangling shape depicts dagger or the embroidery’s 94th phallus
www.theguardian.com
April 25, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Would love to see how this would be written up as an impact case study...
Historians dispute Bayeux tapestry penis tally after lengthy debate www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
Historians dispute Bayeux tapestry penis tally after lengthy debate www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
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French President Macron hopes for defence, energy and tech deals as he starts Asia trip reut.rs/3Slhw2w
French President Macron hopes for defence, energy and tech deals as he starts Asia trip
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday that he hoped to strike deals for France in areas such as defence, energy and tech innovation, as he arrived in Vietnam for the start of a roughly week-long trip in Asia.
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May 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
French President Macron hopes for defence, energy and tech deals as he starts Asia trip reut.rs/3Slhw2w
Australian orchid wins Gold 🏆at Chelsea flower show www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
Aussie orchid turns heads with gold at world's most prestigious flower show
A display of Australian Great Sun Orchids at London's Chelsea Flower Show is awarded a gold medal by the Royal Horticultural Society's notoriously strict judging team.
www.abc.net.au
May 25, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Australian orchid wins Gold 🏆at Chelsea flower show www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
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The SMH calling bullshit on the fears that changes to super will destroy the startup sector are a joke
Just FIVE PERCENT of start-up seed funding came from self-managed super funds.
And clearly leass than that would have come from funds with more than $3m
Just FIVE PERCENT of start-up seed funding came from self-managed super funds.
And clearly leass than that would have come from funds with more than $3m
May 23, 2025 at 12:42 AM
The SMH calling bullshit on the fears that changes to super will destroy the startup sector are a joke
Just FIVE PERCENT of start-up seed funding came from self-managed super funds.
And clearly leass than that would have come from funds with more than $3m
Just FIVE PERCENT of start-up seed funding came from self-managed super funds.
And clearly leass than that would have come from funds with more than $3m
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Hilariously, the AFR is showing just how absurd is the scare campaign against the super tax changes.
They give an eg where someone's super goes from $2m to $3.18m in a year!
Yep a $1.18m increase.
How much extra tax?
$1,528!
OMG!! THAT'S OUTRAG... err... oh actually that's bugger all
They give an eg where someone's super goes from $2m to $3.18m in a year!
Yep a $1.18m increase.
How much extra tax?
$1,528!
OMG!! THAT'S OUTRAG... err... oh actually that's bugger all
May 23, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Hilariously, the AFR is showing just how absurd is the scare campaign against the super tax changes.
They give an eg where someone's super goes from $2m to $3.18m in a year!
Yep a $1.18m increase.
How much extra tax?
$1,528!
OMG!! THAT'S OUTRAG... err... oh actually that's bugger all
They give an eg where someone's super goes from $2m to $3.18m in a year!
Yep a $1.18m increase.
How much extra tax?
$1,528!
OMG!! THAT'S OUTRAG... err... oh actually that's bugger all
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Looks like Labor is about to approve the North West shelf gas expansion, which among bad news for the planet and WA energy costs is terrible for the nearby Murujuga rock art - which is so old, it has one of the first known depictions of the human face
australiainstitute.org.au/post/woodsid...
australiainstitute.org.au/post/woodsid...
The Australia Institute - We Change Minds
The Australia Institute is an independent think tank based in Canberra. We conduct high-impact research for a better Australia.
australiainstitute.org.au
May 22, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Looks like Labor is about to approve the North West shelf gas expansion, which among bad news for the planet and WA energy costs is terrible for the nearby Murujuga rock art - which is so old, it has one of the first known depictions of the human face
australiainstitute.org.au/post/woodsid...
australiainstitute.org.au/post/woodsid...
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This is one of the first known self-portraits during pregnancy in Western art. Elena Luksch-Makowsky’s self-portrait shows her pregnant with her first child.
❤️ Happy Mother's Day weekend to all the carers out there.
❤️ Happy Mother's Day weekend to all the carers out there.
May 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM
This is one of the first known self-portraits during pregnancy in Western art. Elena Luksch-Makowsky’s self-portrait shows her pregnant with her first child.
❤️ Happy Mother's Day weekend to all the carers out there.
❤️ Happy Mother's Day weekend to all the carers out there.
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Business groups are calling for the government to overhaul the tax system. Excellent!
As @grogsgamut.bsky.social writes, we have some ideas...
australiainstitute.org.au/post/busines...
As @grogsgamut.bsky.social writes, we have some ideas...
australiainstitute.org.au/post/busines...
May 5, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Business groups are calling for the government to overhaul the tax system. Excellent!
As @grogsgamut.bsky.social writes, we have some ideas...
australiainstitute.org.au/post/busines...
As @grogsgamut.bsky.social writes, we have some ideas...
australiainstitute.org.au/post/busines...
Tune in from 9am on @3rrrfm.bsky.social to hear from two of my favourite people on the planet; Prof @cordeliafine.bsky.social & Gregory Day.
Cordelia will talk about her new book, Patriarchy Inc., and Gregory Day will delve into his new collection of poems written across 20 years, Southsightedness.
Cordelia will talk about her new book, Patriarchy Inc., and Gregory Day will delve into his new collection of poems written across 20 years, Southsightedness.
April 21, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Tune in from 9am on @3rrrfm.bsky.social to hear from two of my favourite people on the planet; Prof @cordeliafine.bsky.social & Gregory Day.
Cordelia will talk about her new book, Patriarchy Inc., and Gregory Day will delve into his new collection of poems written across 20 years, Southsightedness.
Cordelia will talk about her new book, Patriarchy Inc., and Gregory Day will delve into his new collection of poems written across 20 years, Southsightedness.
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The Society of Architectural Historians of GB is searching for its next Chair. This is a great opportunity for an experienced architectural historian. The new Chair can help shape the Society and influence the field.
Further information, below:
www.sahgb.org.uk/jobs
Further information, below:
www.sahgb.org.uk/jobs
SAHGB Jobs - SAHGB
www.sahgb.org.uk
April 21, 2025 at 6:33 AM
The Society of Architectural Historians of GB is searching for its next Chair. This is a great opportunity for an experienced architectural historian. The new Chair can help shape the Society and influence the field.
Further information, below:
www.sahgb.org.uk/jobs
Further information, below:
www.sahgb.org.uk/jobs
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Listening to this excellent @3rrrfm.bsky.social interview with @euanritchie.bsky.social @yungenchee.bsky.social and @amymullins.bsky.social
Did you know 96% of #Australians want better #protection of our #environment and it is the 5th most important #election issue.
Did you know 96% of #Australians want better #protection of our #environment and it is the 5th most important #election issue.
Make yourself a cuppa & grab snacks, @yungenchee.bsky.social & I spoke with @amymullins.bsky.social for over an hour today about the environment, conservation, environmental law reform & the upcoming election, on @3rrrfm.bsky.social's Uncommon Sense.
Starts 29:55 www.rrr.org.au/explore/prog...
Starts 29:55 www.rrr.org.au/explore/prog...
Programs: Uncommon Sense – 15 April 2025, Uncommon Sense — Triple R 102.7FM, Melbourne Independent Radio
British comedian Josh Berry on his show BEST MAN; Prof. Euan Ritchie & Dr Yung En Chee delve into environment & conservation policies this election!
www.rrr.org.au
April 16, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Listening to this excellent @3rrrfm.bsky.social interview with @euanritchie.bsky.social @yungenchee.bsky.social and @amymullins.bsky.social
Did you know 96% of #Australians want better #protection of our #environment and it is the 5th most important #election issue.
Did you know 96% of #Australians want better #protection of our #environment and it is the 5th most important #election issue.
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@euanritchie.bsky.social & I joined @amymullins.bsky.social on @3rrrfm.bsky.social for a how-did-we-get-here chat about the environment, environment law reforms (lack thereof), environment law sabotage (abandonment of EPA, EPBC Reconsiderations Bill), & political party "offerings" for #AusVotes25
Shared moment from Uncommon Sense – 15 April 2025 — Triple R 102.7FM, Melbourne Independent Radio
British comedian Josh Berry on his show BEST MAN; Prof. Euan Ritchie & Dr Yung En Chee delve into environment & conservation policies this election!
www.rrr.org.au
April 15, 2025 at 9:55 PM
@euanritchie.bsky.social & I joined @amymullins.bsky.social on @3rrrfm.bsky.social for a how-did-we-get-here chat about the environment, environment law reforms (lack thereof), environment law sabotage (abandonment of EPA, EPBC Reconsiderations Bill), & political party "offerings" for #AusVotes25
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Big thanks to @3rrrfm.bsky.social, @amymullins.bsky.social & @trashcangoblin.bsky.social 🙌
Unsurprisingly, Uncommon Sense listeners are savvy!👇
Unsurprisingly, Uncommon Sense listeners are savvy!👇
An Uncommon Sense listener texted in about @oaf.org.au's excellent #TheyVoteForYou site
It's a terrific resource for examining the voting record of politicians
Here're ones who've voted consistently AGAINST no new fossil fuel projects—who do you spot? #AusVotes
👉 theyvoteforyou.org.au/policies/260
It's a terrific resource for examining the voting record of politicians
Here're ones who've voted consistently AGAINST no new fossil fuel projects—who do you spot? #AusVotes
👉 theyvoteforyou.org.au/policies/260
April 15, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Big thanks to @3rrrfm.bsky.social, @amymullins.bsky.social & @trashcangoblin.bsky.social 🙌
Unsurprisingly, Uncommon Sense listeners are savvy!👇
Unsurprisingly, Uncommon Sense listeners are savvy!👇