Anthea Batsakis
@antheabatsakis.bsky.social
Writer and editor from Naarm, doing my best.
Victorian Opera, The Australian Geologist, Freelance. She/her
https://antheabatsakis.wixsite.com/anthea-batsakis
Victorian Opera, The Australian Geologist, Freelance. She/her
https://antheabatsakis.wixsite.com/anthea-batsakis
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🌿 This Biodiversity Month we’re spotlighting researchers protecting nature. Meet @julesfarquhar.bsky.social who studies venomous snakes to help people coexist safely. He hopes curiosity will inspire more of us to see snakes as fascinating, not frightening. 🐍 Seen one lately?
#BiodiversityMonth
#BiodiversityMonth
September 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🌿 This Biodiversity Month we’re spotlighting researchers protecting nature. Meet @julesfarquhar.bsky.social who studies venomous snakes to help people coexist safely. He hopes curiosity will inspire more of us to see snakes as fascinating, not frightening. 🐍 Seen one lately?
#BiodiversityMonth
#BiodiversityMonth
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Can you IMAGINE the obscene jail sentences that would've been rushed through parliament in the space of hours, had climate protesters done something even close to this
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
August 30, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Can you IMAGINE the obscene jail sentences that would've been rushed through parliament in the space of hours, had climate protesters done something even close to this
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
More opera: this interview with soprano Desiree Frahn is a really lovely read, ahead of Katya Kabanova in October www.victorianopera.com.au/interview-de...
Interview: Desiree Frahn on capturing Janáček’s tragic heroine - Victorian Opera
We exist to reimagine the potential of opera and musical theatre, for everyone.
www.victorianopera.com.au
August 22, 2025 at 2:55 AM
More opera: this interview with soprano Desiree Frahn is a really lovely read, ahead of Katya Kabanova in October www.victorianopera.com.au/interview-de...
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Fully forgot to post my most recent review for STACK! In which I managed to eventually get over my disappointment that this wasn't a sequel to Minecraft
RoadCraft review: Investing in big sand
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August 9, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Fully forgot to post my most recent review for STACK! In which I managed to eventually get over my disappointment that this wasn't a sequel to Minecraft
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I feel sick. I feel angry. I feel so, so sad.
What a legacy, @albomp.bsky.social.
I'll NEVER forgive what you've done to this country and our future.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
What a legacy, @albomp.bsky.social.
I'll NEVER forgive what you've done to this country and our future.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
Breaking: Australia's largest gas project approved for operation to 2070
The life of Australia's largest oil and gas project will be extended to 2070, with Environment Minister Murray Watt giving the long-awaited environmental approval for Woodside's North West Shelf proje...
www.abc.net.au
May 28, 2025 at 5:06 AM
I feel sick. I feel angry. I feel so, so sad.
What a legacy, @albomp.bsky.social.
I'll NEVER forgive what you've done to this country and our future.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
What a legacy, @albomp.bsky.social.
I'll NEVER forgive what you've done to this country and our future.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
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What little credibility Australia's centre-left Labor government had on climate change policies after their previous term in office has been utterly trashed by this decision.
They are a climate Nero, fiddling while Australia burns/floods/dries.
They are a climate Nero, fiddling while Australia burns/floods/dries.
This is devastating news.
In his first major decision, Environment Minister Murray Watt has extended the life of Australia's largest oil & gas project until 2070.
Tuvalu's Climate Minister Maina Talia said the extension "would threaten our survival".
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
In his first major decision, Environment Minister Murray Watt has extended the life of Australia's largest oil & gas project until 2070.
Tuvalu's Climate Minister Maina Talia said the extension "would threaten our survival".
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
Australia's largest gas project approved for operation to 2070
The life of Australia's largest oil and gas project will be extended to 2070, with Environment Minister Murray Watt giving the long-awaited environmental approval for Woodside's North West Shelf proje...
www.abc.net.au
May 28, 2025 at 6:01 AM
What little credibility Australia's centre-left Labor government had on climate change policies after their previous term in office has been utterly trashed by this decision.
They are a climate Nero, fiddling while Australia burns/floods/dries.
They are a climate Nero, fiddling while Australia burns/floods/dries.
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“Governments almost everywhere
exacerbate the problem by paying people more to exploit Nature than to protect it, and to
prioritise unsustainable economic activities.” Dasgupta review UK government 2021. /1
exacerbate the problem by paying people more to exploit Nature than to protect it, and to
prioritise unsustainable economic activities.” Dasgupta review UK government 2021. /1
Fiona is one of thousands living through climate change - right now.
Meanwhile, Murray Watt is deciding whether to approve Woodside’s gas expansion which will only put more lives at risk.
🌊 Share this video to #StandWithSurvivors
🔥 Sign our Declaration bushfiresurvivors.org/declaration
#AusPol
Meanwhile, Murray Watt is deciding whether to approve Woodside’s gas expansion which will only put more lives at risk.
🌊 Share this video to #StandWithSurvivors
🔥 Sign our Declaration bushfiresurvivors.org/declaration
#AusPol
May 23, 2025 at 4:10 AM
“Governments almost everywhere
exacerbate the problem by paying people more to exploit Nature than to protect it, and to
prioritise unsustainable economic activities.” Dasgupta review UK government 2021. /1
exacerbate the problem by paying people more to exploit Nature than to protect it, and to
prioritise unsustainable economic activities.” Dasgupta review UK government 2021. /1
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A Labor majority plus a bad result for the Greens = a seriously bad outcome for climate / environment #ausvotes25
Things not looking good for the greens 😢
May 3, 2025 at 10:04 AM
A Labor majority plus a bad result for the Greens = a seriously bad outcome for climate / environment #ausvotes25
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i love that we got 4 new hubble images today and we still continue to get more after 35 years 🥹
hubble really is the little telescope that could!!!
hubble really is the little telescope that could!!!
April 24, 2025 at 12:14 AM
i love that we got 4 new hubble images today and we still continue to get more after 35 years 🥹
hubble really is the little telescope that could!!!
hubble really is the little telescope that could!!!
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That's right, review #3 in the books
Brought back memories of crashing dirtbikes into trees as a kid
Brought back memories of crashing dirtbikes into trees as a kid
Monster Energy Supercross 25 review: Get mucky and bumpy!
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April 8, 2025 at 8:55 AM
That's right, review #3 in the books
Brought back memories of crashing dirtbikes into trees as a kid
Brought back memories of crashing dirtbikes into trees as a kid
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Guardian Australia has launched a series about nature and threatened species. It's called Last Chance: The extinction crisis the Australian federal election is ignoring. Includes videos, news and comment pieces.
Here's a preview of what it's about:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4kQ...
Here's a preview of what it's about:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4kQ...
Last chance: the extinction crisis this election is ignoring
YouTube video by Guardian Australia
www.youtube.com
April 6, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Guardian Australia has launched a series about nature and threatened species. It's called Last Chance: The extinction crisis the Australian federal election is ignoring. Includes videos, news and comment pieces.
Here's a preview of what it's about:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4kQ...
Here's a preview of what it's about:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4kQ...
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A colossal iceberg the size of Chicago has broken from a floating glacier in Antarctica. Like a retractable roof at a stadium, the drifting structure has opened up a hidden habitat below to the elements...
... and to the prying eyes of an ROV 👀
www.sciencealert.com/antarctic-ic...
... and to the prying eyes of an ROV 👀
www.sciencealert.com/antarctic-ic...
Antarctic Iceberg Breaks Away to Reveal a Never-Before-Seen Ecosystem
A colossal iceberg the size of Chicago has broken from a floating glacier in Antarctica, and like a retractable roof at a stadium, the drifting structure has opened up a hidden habitat to the elements...
www.sciencealert.com
April 1, 2025 at 1:17 AM
A colossal iceberg the size of Chicago has broken from a floating glacier in Antarctica. Like a retractable roof at a stadium, the drifting structure has opened up a hidden habitat below to the elements...
... and to the prying eyes of an ROV 👀
www.sciencealert.com/antarctic-ic...
... and to the prying eyes of an ROV 👀
www.sciencealert.com/antarctic-ic...
Here's a little piece I wrote on relaxed performances as judgement-free theatre experiences #VictorianOpera
www.victorianopera.com.au/the-most-joy...
www.victorianopera.com.au/the-most-joy...
‘The most joyous things’: Relaxed performances benefit the entire theatre community - Victorian Opera
We exist to reimagine the potential of opera and musical theatre, for everyone.
www.victorianopera.com.au
April 1, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Here's a little piece I wrote on relaxed performances as judgement-free theatre experiences #VictorianOpera
www.victorianopera.com.au/the-most-joy...
www.victorianopera.com.au/the-most-joy...
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Australia has > 2000 threatened species & ecological communities, many get ~ zero direct conservation $.
"Adelaide Zoo's Giant Pandas Xing Qiu and Yi Lan will be millionaires thanks to a $3.8 million spend over five years to support their ongoing stay."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
Labor, lol.
"Adelaide Zoo's Giant Pandas Xing Qiu and Yi Lan will be millionaires thanks to a $3.8 million spend over five years to support their ongoing stay."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
Labor, lol.
Find out if you're among the budget's winners or losers
The Albanese government has delivered its final budget ahead of an election in May, with a fresh new round of tax cuts the major offer. Find out who else is set to benefit and who may miss out.
www.abc.net.au
March 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Australia has > 2000 threatened species & ecological communities, many get ~ zero direct conservation $.
"Adelaide Zoo's Giant Pandas Xing Qiu and Yi Lan will be millionaires thanks to a $3.8 million spend over five years to support their ongoing stay."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
Labor, lol.
"Adelaide Zoo's Giant Pandas Xing Qiu and Yi Lan will be millionaires thanks to a $3.8 million spend over five years to support their ongoing stay."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
Labor, lol.
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Gorgeous clear and simple at-a-glance budget coverage from my former colleagues at @theconversation.com theconversation.com/at-a-glance-...
At a glance: the 2025 federal budget
Here’s what you need to know about the big spends in Labor’s last budget before the election.
theconversation.com
March 25, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Gorgeous clear and simple at-a-glance budget coverage from my former colleagues at @theconversation.com theconversation.com/at-a-glance-...
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Recent allegations of violence at the SANAE IV Antarctic research base highlight the urgent need to improve safety in remote and extreme places.
Antarctic bases are hotbeds of stress and violence. Space stations could face the same challenges
theconversation.com
March 20, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Recent allegations of violence at the SANAE IV Antarctic research base highlight the urgent need to improve safety in remote and extreme places.
When I'm not editing The Australian Geologist or bingeing Gilmore Girls, I'm writing about #opera!
Here I wrote about how opera's lack of subtlety and big feelings make it great for kids 🌞
www.victorianopera.com.au/like-seeing-...
Here I wrote about how opera's lack of subtlety and big feelings make it great for kids 🌞
www.victorianopera.com.au/like-seeing-...
‘Like seeing fireworks for the first time’: Why you should take your kids to the opera - Victorian Opera
We exist to reimagine the potential of opera and musical theatre, for everyone.
www.victorianopera.com.au
March 21, 2025 at 12:07 AM
When I'm not editing The Australian Geologist or bingeing Gilmore Girls, I'm writing about #opera!
Here I wrote about how opera's lack of subtlety and big feelings make it great for kids 🌞
www.victorianopera.com.au/like-seeing-...
Here I wrote about how opera's lack of subtlety and big feelings make it great for kids 🌞
www.victorianopera.com.au/like-seeing-...
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I am so thrilled to reveal the cover of my debut novel, In Spite of You! It’s a queer romcom, it’s coming out in August and I’m so excited I need to go sit in a dark room for a while to calm down
March 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I am so thrilled to reveal the cover of my debut novel, In Spite of You! It’s a queer romcom, it’s coming out in August and I’m so excited I need to go sit in a dark room for a while to calm down
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A gentle reminder: we have failed to enact the single most ambitious, best-case scenario for emissions.
All of the rest remain up for grabs: and we will absolutely 'fail to stop' these as well, if we widely adopt the fatalist framing
All of the rest remain up for grabs: and we will absolutely 'fail to stop' these as well, if we widely adopt the fatalist framing
March 15, 2025 at 12:29 PM
A gentle reminder: we have failed to enact the single most ambitious, best-case scenario for emissions.
All of the rest remain up for grabs: and we will absolutely 'fail to stop' these as well, if we widely adopt the fatalist framing
All of the rest remain up for grabs: and we will absolutely 'fail to stop' these as well, if we widely adopt the fatalist framing
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Review #2 in the books. I learned about wrasslin!
WWE 2K25 review: WWE has never looked this good
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March 10, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Review #2 in the books. I learned about wrasslin!
While I'm at it, have a read of the profile I wrote of Follies choreographer Yvette Lee and her ties to Melbourne's long-lost Tivoli Theatre
www.victorianopera.com.au/showbiz-in-h...
www.victorianopera.com.au/showbiz-in-h...
Showbiz in her blood: Meet Follies choreographer Yvette Lee
We exist to reimagine the potential of opera and musical theatre, for everyone.
www.victorianopera.com.au
February 14, 2025 at 4:59 AM
While I'm at it, have a read of the profile I wrote of Follies choreographer Yvette Lee and her ties to Melbourne's long-lost Tivoli Theatre
www.victorianopera.com.au/showbiz-in-h...
www.victorianopera.com.au/showbiz-in-h...
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“We intended to present a transformational work in Venice, an experience that would unite all audiences in an open and safe shared space. This reflects and builds on the work we have done for decades and will do for many more." www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
‘Art should not be censored’: Khaled Sabsabi responds to cancellation of Venice Biennale project
The Lebanese Australian artist and curator Michael Dagostino say they are ‘extremely hurt’ by Creative Australia’s decision
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2025 at 1:43 AM
“We intended to present a transformational work in Venice, an experience that would unite all audiences in an open and safe shared space. This reflects and builds on the work we have done for decades and will do for many more." www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
I interviewed Geraldene Morrow in her dressing room before the closing night of Follies. She is 83 and all class ⭐
www.victorianopera.com.au/geraldene-mo...
www.victorianopera.com.au/geraldene-mo...
Geraldene Morrow: 81 years in showbusiness and still singing
We exist to reimagine the potential of opera and musical theatre, for everyone.
www.victorianopera.com.au
February 13, 2025 at 12:41 PM
I interviewed Geraldene Morrow in her dressing room before the closing night of Follies. She is 83 and all class ⭐
www.victorianopera.com.au/geraldene-mo...
www.victorianopera.com.au/geraldene-mo...
Hello Bluesky. I have published my first games review at JB Hi-Fi's STACK magazine. Please read it. Thanks for your time
www.jbhifi.com.au/blogs/games/...
www.jbhifi.com.au/blogs/games/...
Sniper Elite: Resistance review - Healthy, stealthy, and wise
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January 28, 2025 at 2:02 AM
"Sondheim even has a cameo in The Unsleeping City, a Dungeons and Dragons live show, where he is portrayed by Brennan Lee Mulligan."
We love a sneaky dnd reference. A soon-to-be trademark of Ben Minarelli writing.
@brennanleemulligan.bsky.social maybe have a squiz idk!👇❤️
We love a sneaky dnd reference. A soon-to-be trademark of Ben Minarelli writing.
@brennanleemulligan.bsky.social maybe have a squiz idk!👇❤️
Victorian Opera loves all-things Sondheim. Ahead of Australia’s first ever fully-staged professional production of FOLLIES at the Palais Theatre, Ben Minarelli takes a look at the legacy of this musical master.
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January 10, 2025 at 3:28 AM
"Sondheim even has a cameo in The Unsleeping City, a Dungeons and Dragons live show, where he is portrayed by Brennan Lee Mulligan."
We love a sneaky dnd reference. A soon-to-be trademark of Ben Minarelli writing.
@brennanleemulligan.bsky.social maybe have a squiz idk!👇❤️
We love a sneaky dnd reference. A soon-to-be trademark of Ben Minarelli writing.
@brennanleemulligan.bsky.social maybe have a squiz idk!👇❤️