Lin Van
@birdbeakanimal.bsky.social
Born and raised in Belgium/Flanders. Thoroughly Australianised. I like to observe mostly Australian "cookers" and adjacent antisocial groups from a safe distance. Fuck colonialism, bigotry and punching down. She/her.
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people are saying the heard and mcdonald islands are just an uninhabited australian territory are underestimating the lengths we will go to for revenge against tariffs levied by the imperialist capitalist american pigdogs
April 3, 2025 at 2:51 AM
people are saying the heard and mcdonald islands are just an uninhabited australian territory are underestimating the lengths we will go to for revenge against tariffs levied by the imperialist capitalist american pigdogs
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Part two of my year in reflection swimming thread that I rescued from twitter before the end.
This is all salt water, and mostly ocean pools.
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This is all salt water, and mostly ocean pools.
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November 18, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Part two of my year in reflection swimming thread that I rescued from twitter before the end.
This is all salt water, and mostly ocean pools.
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This is all salt water, and mostly ocean pools.
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And they say an image is worth a thousand words.
#GiselePelicot
(don't know the photographer unfortunately, but happy to credit if someone does know)
#GiselePelicot
(don't know the photographer unfortunately, but happy to credit if someone does know)
December 20, 2024 at 7:36 AM
And they say an image is worth a thousand words.
#GiselePelicot
(don't know the photographer unfortunately, but happy to credit if someone does know)
#GiselePelicot
(don't know the photographer unfortunately, but happy to credit if someone does know)
I watched a pup die from parvo when I was a kid. Horrible way to go. My 1st foster pup came from a rural pound and nearly died of parvo. The rescue org had to fundraise to pay his vet bills. Not vaccinating pets is cruel.
Mind you, parvo outbreaks were common in rural pounds years ago too.
Mind you, parvo outbreaks were common in rural pounds years ago too.
Vets are urging pet owners to vaccinate their dogs against the deadly parvovirus, as cases in unvaccinated dogs rise in one regional Victorian community.
Pet vaccine misinformation rising following COVID-19 pandemic, vets say
Vets are urging pet owners to vaccinate their dogs against the deadly parvovirus, as cases in unvaccinated dogs rise in one regional Victorian community.
www.abc.net.au
December 18, 2024 at 8:40 PM
I watched a pup die from parvo when I was a kid. Horrible way to go. My 1st foster pup came from a rural pound and nearly died of parvo. The rescue org had to fundraise to pay his vet bills. Not vaccinating pets is cruel.
Mind you, parvo outbreaks were common in rural pounds years ago too.
Mind you, parvo outbreaks were common in rural pounds years ago too.
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My 4 YO pointed out that we put socks on during the day and take them off at night and that means our feet are nocturnal
December 14, 2024 at 11:28 AM
My 4 YO pointed out that we put socks on during the day and take them off at night and that means our feet are nocturnal
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December 13, 2024 at 10:04 PM
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1. The no longer suspended doctor Bay vs AHPRA & the Medical Board!
In this thread, I summarise the court’s decision: why Bay is no longer suspended, why his Constitutional argument failed, and what the possible future brings for Dr Bay
1. The no longer suspended doctor Bay vs AHPRA & the Medical Board!
In this thread, I summarise the court’s decision: why Bay is no longer suspended, why his Constitutional argument failed, and what the possible future brings for Dr Bay
December 13, 2024 at 8:01 AM
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1. The no longer suspended doctor Bay vs AHPRA & the Medical Board!
In this thread, I summarise the court’s decision: why Bay is no longer suspended, why his Constitutional argument failed, and what the possible future brings for Dr Bay
1. The no longer suspended doctor Bay vs AHPRA & the Medical Board!
In this thread, I summarise the court’s decision: why Bay is no longer suspended, why his Constitutional argument failed, and what the possible future brings for Dr Bay
Yeah, something about "evidence" that Hamas is present in all hospitals. At least I could block them.
December 13, 2024 at 5:51 AM
Yeah, something about "evidence" that Hamas is present in all hospitals. At least I could block them.
Kept getting these propaganda ads on every thread on Twitter when I briefly went back to check a fave account.
This was truly satisfying.
This was truly satisfying.
December 13, 2024 at 5:41 AM
Kept getting these propaganda ads on every thread on Twitter when I briefly went back to check a fave account.
This was truly satisfying.
This was truly satisfying.
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Back in June @kyleatink.bsky.social and I introduced a Bill that would make housing a human right. It had support from former Labor & Liberal politicians. Now the ACT Greens are getting on board.
Ensuring everyone has access to a safe, affordable home should be above politics.
Ensuring everyone has access to a safe, affordable home should be above politics.
December 12, 2024 at 5:32 AM
Back in June @kyleatink.bsky.social and I introduced a Bill that would make housing a human right. It had support from former Labor & Liberal politicians. Now the ACT Greens are getting on board.
Ensuring everyone has access to a safe, affordable home should be above politics.
Ensuring everyone has access to a safe, affordable home should be above politics.
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Divide or unite?
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
December 10, 2024 at 8:47 PM
Divide or unite?
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
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Sun simulator people shocked, SHOCKED, to discover that the sun is emitting radiation and are looking for someone to blame.
December 11, 2024 at 8:04 PM
Sun simulator people shocked, SHOCKED, to discover that the sun is emitting radiation and are looking for someone to blame.
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1. What happens when lawyers behind a failed lawsuit against Pfizer & Moderna accuse the presiding judge of bias because the judge has a science degree and a cousin who once supported medical research?
A judicial smackdown of course!
1. What happens when lawyers behind a failed lawsuit against Pfizer & Moderna accuse the presiding judge of bias because the judge has a science degree and a cousin who once supported medical research?
A judicial smackdown of course!
December 11, 2024 at 7:48 AM
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1. What happens when lawyers behind a failed lawsuit against Pfizer & Moderna accuse the presiding judge of bias because the judge has a science degree and a cousin who once supported medical research?
A judicial smackdown of course!
1. What happens when lawyers behind a failed lawsuit against Pfizer & Moderna accuse the presiding judge of bias because the judge has a science degree and a cousin who once supported medical research?
A judicial smackdown of course!
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Despite the headline….
“Only Australia arrested climate and environmental protesters at a higher rate than UK police.”
“Only Australia arrested climate and environmental protesters at a higher rate than UK police.”
Britain leads the world in cracking down on climate activism, study finds #Climate
Britain leads the world in cracking down on climate activism, study finds
Research shows UK police arrest environmental and climate protesters at three times the average global rate
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2024 at 6:34 AM
Despite the headline….
“Only Australia arrested climate and environmental protesters at a higher rate than UK police.”
“Only Australia arrested climate and environmental protesters at a higher rate than UK police.”
This made me mutter "fucking hell" 10x in a row.
My 20yo daughter's pain was dismissed by drs for years before she ended up having emergency surgery to deal with a serious fallopian tube infection. She thinks the Provera injections may have triggered it but feels no one will care to investigate.
My 20yo daughter's pain was dismissed by drs for years before she ended up having emergency surgery to deal with a serious fallopian tube infection. She thinks the Provera injections may have triggered it but feels no one will care to investigate.
December 10, 2024 at 7:56 PM
This made me mutter "fucking hell" 10x in a row.
My 20yo daughter's pain was dismissed by drs for years before she ended up having emergency surgery to deal with a serious fallopian tube infection. She thinks the Provera injections may have triggered it but feels no one will care to investigate.
My 20yo daughter's pain was dismissed by drs for years before she ended up having emergency surgery to deal with a serious fallopian tube infection. She thinks the Provera injections may have triggered it but feels no one will care to investigate.
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Pleased to announce that @6newsau.bsky.social has become a member of LINA (Local Independent News Association), an industry association backing digital, hyperlocal and independent news outlets − all labels that apply to us
This helps us continue to grow and continue our 24/7 live coverage
This helps us continue to grow and continue our 24/7 live coverage
December 10, 2024 at 8:26 AM
Pleased to announce that @6newsau.bsky.social has become a member of LINA (Local Independent News Association), an industry association backing digital, hyperlocal and independent news outlets − all labels that apply to us
This helps us continue to grow and continue our 24/7 live coverage
This helps us continue to grow and continue our 24/7 live coverage
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This is unsurprising, the misinformation has been spread by groups like Family First and the New Conservatives, and is frequently platformed on Reality Check Radio
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/536159/school-sex-education-plans-derailed-by-misinformation-bigotry-and-threats-of-violence-report
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/536159/school-sex-education-plans-derailed-by-misinformation-bigotry-and-threats-of-violence-report
School sex education plans derailed by misinformation, bigotry and threats of violence - report | RNZ News
Schools should not be required to consult parents about the content of sexuality lessons, an ERO report says
www.rnz.co.nz
December 9, 2024 at 8:04 PM
This is unsurprising, the misinformation has been spread by groups like Family First and the New Conservatives, and is frequently platformed on Reality Check Radio
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/536159/school-sex-education-plans-derailed-by-misinformation-bigotry-and-threats-of-violence-report
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/536159/school-sex-education-plans-derailed-by-misinformation-bigotry-and-threats-of-violence-report
I felt this deeply, but this article definitely gives food for thought. Will have to mull over some of the points made in defence of the screen adaptation for a while.
newlinesmag.com/review/one-h...
newlinesmag.com/review/one-h...
December 9, 2024 at 7:45 PM
I felt this deeply, but this article definitely gives food for thought. Will have to mull over some of the points made in defence of the screen adaptation for a while.
newlinesmag.com/review/one-h...
newlinesmag.com/review/one-h...
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A brutal regime falls. But there’s a problem: the UN and several countries say the victorious rebels are terrorists. What to do? There’s no playbook for Islamist insurgents faced with the challenges of running a country. But there is a precedent, in Afghanistan. 1/
December 9, 2024 at 12:02 PM
A brutal regime falls. But there’s a problem: the UN and several countries say the victorious rebels are terrorists. What to do? There’s no playbook for Islamist insurgents faced with the challenges of running a country. But there is a precedent, in Afghanistan. 1/
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A lot is happening in Syria.
Want to follow along with additional context, local knowledge, and those who witnessed it in real-time?
Here’s a starter pack: Syria from 2011 and beyond.
go.bsky.app/3ng3Ghq
Want to follow along with additional context, local knowledge, and those who witnessed it in real-time?
Here’s a starter pack: Syria from 2011 and beyond.
go.bsky.app/3ng3Ghq
December 7, 2024 at 10:13 PM
A lot is happening in Syria.
Want to follow along with additional context, local knowledge, and those who witnessed it in real-time?
Here’s a starter pack: Syria from 2011 and beyond.
go.bsky.app/3ng3Ghq
Want to follow along with additional context, local knowledge, and those who witnessed it in real-time?
Here’s a starter pack: Syria from 2011 and beyond.
go.bsky.app/3ng3Ghq
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This is an absolutely incredible example of how, if you ever decide to engage with a right-wing media outlet, *how* you do it almost perfectly. Bravo @risingtideaus.bsky.social!
Sky News Host PANICS During Climate Activist Interview
YouTube video by fusion
www.youtube.com
December 7, 2024 at 3:16 PM
This is an absolutely incredible example of how, if you ever decide to engage with a right-wing media outlet, *how* you do it almost perfectly. Bravo @risingtideaus.bsky.social!
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Syria is the most displaced nation on Earth.
60% of its population - 14M people - forced from their homes by the regime’s brutality.
Today, a golden thread has connected cities around the world as the Syrian diaspora gather to celebrate the end of Assad.
Here’s a 🧵 of global celebrations
🟢⚪️⚫️ 👇
60% of its population - 14M people - forced from their homes by the regime’s brutality.
Today, a golden thread has connected cities around the world as the Syrian diaspora gather to celebrate the end of Assad.
Here’s a 🧵 of global celebrations
🟢⚪️⚫️ 👇
December 8, 2024 at 5:41 PM
Syria is the most displaced nation on Earth.
60% of its population - 14M people - forced from their homes by the regime’s brutality.
Today, a golden thread has connected cities around the world as the Syrian diaspora gather to celebrate the end of Assad.
Here’s a 🧵 of global celebrations
🟢⚪️⚫️ 👇
60% of its population - 14M people - forced from their homes by the regime’s brutality.
Today, a golden thread has connected cities around the world as the Syrian diaspora gather to celebrate the end of Assad.
Here’s a 🧵 of global celebrations
🟢⚪️⚫️ 👇