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@chequers7.bsky.social
This retired Asian Boomer, thanks to Whitlam’s free tertiary ed and Keating’s superannuation. Commenting on autism, disability, electronics, renewables. Love live music and musicals. Naarm, Wurundjeri in Kulin nation
@davehooper.com
Are we going to do something in Melbourne?
Are we going to do something in Melbourne?
And I’ve paid for the booking!! You all owe me a drink. #SydneySkeetup.
February 14, 2026 at 10:19 AM
@davehooper.com
Are we going to do something in Melbourne?
Are we going to do something in Melbourne?
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Moral clarity in a time of cowardice + complicity.
Thank you, Grace Tame.
Thank you, Grace Tame.
February 12, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Moral clarity in a time of cowardice + complicity.
Thank you, Grace Tame.
Thank you, Grace Tame.
Home made Penang Prawn Noodles Soup, a speciality of the Island. #MalaysianCuisine #ComfortFood #Delish
February 11, 2026 at 8:51 AM
Home made Penang Prawn Noodles Soup, a speciality of the Island. #MalaysianCuisine #ComfortFood #Delish
It appears that Phil Hazell is much better
@jenniferphilp.bsky.social , @thebizzyreader.bsky.social
@lisatellstruth.bsky.social, @kylieac1.bsky.social
@jenniferphilp.bsky.social , @thebizzyreader.bsky.social
@lisatellstruth.bsky.social, @kylieac1.bsky.social
February 9, 2026 at 12:51 PM
It appears that Phil Hazell is much better
@jenniferphilp.bsky.social , @thebizzyreader.bsky.social
@lisatellstruth.bsky.social, @kylieac1.bsky.social
@jenniferphilp.bsky.social , @thebizzyreader.bsky.social
@lisatellstruth.bsky.social, @kylieac1.bsky.social
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No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
www.nature.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:09 AM
No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Up up and away in a beautiful balloon 🎼
You can hear the firing of the gas. It shows how low and close these were to Ivanhoe (Naarm). Of course there’s the usual birds on my morning ride #bike #riding #balloon #melbourneLife
You can hear the firing of the gas. It shows how low and close these were to Ivanhoe (Naarm). Of course there’s the usual birds on my morning ride #bike #riding #balloon #melbourneLife
February 5, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Up up and away in a beautiful balloon 🎼
You can hear the firing of the gas. It shows how low and close these were to Ivanhoe (Naarm). Of course there’s the usual birds on my morning ride #bike #riding #balloon #melbourneLife
You can hear the firing of the gas. It shows how low and close these were to Ivanhoe (Naarm). Of course there’s the usual birds on my morning ride #bike #riding #balloon #melbourneLife
Kulture time for this retired engineer
February 4, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Kulture time for this retired engineer
Hi all
Not so good news of Phil Hazell from Jan
@jenniferphilp.bsky.social @thebizzyreader.bsky.social @lisatellstruth.bsky.social @kylieac1.bsky.social
Not so good news of Phil Hazell from Jan
@jenniferphilp.bsky.social @thebizzyreader.bsky.social @lisatellstruth.bsky.social @kylieac1.bsky.social
February 2, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Hi all
Not so good news of Phil Hazell from Jan
@jenniferphilp.bsky.social @thebizzyreader.bsky.social @lisatellstruth.bsky.social @kylieac1.bsky.social
Not so good news of Phil Hazell from Jan
@jenniferphilp.bsky.social @thebizzyreader.bsky.social @lisatellstruth.bsky.social @kylieac1.bsky.social
With the Epstein file being exposed now, how will this work out in the US? You have implicated POTUS, most of his cabinet and vice as well, implicated senators and Reps, and a few SC judges - who can and should lead the country for a clean out?
In other democratic nations, a fresh elections is held🧵
In other democratic nations, a fresh elections is held🧵
February 2, 2026 at 12:23 AM
With the Epstein file being exposed now, how will this work out in the US? You have implicated POTUS, most of his cabinet and vice as well, implicated senators and Reps, and a few SC judges - who can and should lead the country for a clean out?
In other democratic nations, a fresh elections is held🧵
In other democratic nations, a fresh elections is held🧵
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www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j... Israel’s army has become a vehicle for violent settlers to escalate their campaign against Palestinians across occupied West Bank, with reserve units drawn from settlements functioning as vigilante militias, according to Israeli soldiers & activists, & UN.
Settler-only IDF units functioning as ‘vigilante militias’ in West Bank
‘Regional defence’ settler units are escalating violent displacement of Palestinians, Israeli reservists and activists say
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:27 PM
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j... Israel’s army has become a vehicle for violent settlers to escalate their campaign against Palestinians across occupied West Bank, with reserve units drawn from settlements functioning as vigilante militias, according to Israeli soldiers & activists, & UN.
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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the @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social calls on Albanese to rescind the initiation to Isaac Herzog
January 27, 2026 at 10:44 PM
the @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social calls on Albanese to rescind the initiation to Isaac Herzog
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January 25, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Aurora sighting at Altona Beach #melbourne
January 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Aurora sighting at Altona Beach #melbourne
At kindy, when a overweight lazy bully throws a tanty because he was so bad at his performance, the teacher had to create and present him with a made-up prize - this is the level we are dealing with
Grinning like a 5-year old getting his participation trophy at the post-season T-ball pizza party.
January 16, 2026 at 6:59 AM
At kindy, when a overweight lazy bully throws a tanty because he was so bad at his performance, the teacher had to create and present him with a made-up prize - this is the level we are dealing with
Your brilliance on show @cathywilcox.bsky.social
January 16, 2026 at 5:28 AM
Your brilliance on show @cathywilcox.bsky.social
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"My community’s security will not be possible at the expense of others. That is not safety. It is scapegoating."
January 13, 2026 at 10:38 PM
"My community’s security will not be possible at the expense of others. That is not safety. It is scapegoating."
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This cartoon is not divisive. It’s accurate commentary that hits the nail on the head.
January 12, 2026 at 8:08 AM
This cartoon is not divisive. It’s accurate commentary that hits the nail on the head.
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““Wickedness thrives in darkness and prejudice thrives in ignorance born of silence. The open discussion of ideas, beliefs, facts and opinion is ultimately the pathway to community cohesion. Silencing and censorship are not,” it reads.
www.indailysa.com.au/news/just-in...
www.indailysa.com.au/news/just-in...
'Wickedness thrives in darkness': Former Adelaide Festival leaders pen scathing letter on Writers' Week - News | InDaily, Inside South Australia
Eleven SA art directors pen a scathing letter criticising Adelaide Festival Board's decision to drop a Palestinian author from Writers’ Week.
www.indailysa.com.au
January 10, 2026 at 10:23 PM
““Wickedness thrives in darkness and prejudice thrives in ignorance born of silence. The open discussion of ideas, beliefs, facts and opinion is ultimately the pathway to community cohesion. Silencing and censorship are not,” it reads.
www.indailysa.com.au/news/just-in...
www.indailysa.com.au/news/just-in...
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WE did this again tonight honkfest youtu.be/rdcGEBk9egA?...
Honkfest. Bed's are burning . Outstanding hoot band performance honk Australia 🌏
YouTube video by davey ewart
youtu.be
January 10, 2026 at 11:08 AM
WE did this again tonight honkfest youtu.be/rdcGEBk9egA?...
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The Melbourne based Sikh Volunteers Australia have been out providing meals + drinks to people in the #VictorianBushfire areas today + they’ll be there every day they’re needed. If you can chip in a few $’s to help them go to: sikhvolunteersaustralia.org/donation/
Give them a follow on FB too.
Give them a follow on FB too.
January 9, 2026 at 10:46 AM
The Melbourne based Sikh Volunteers Australia have been out providing meals + drinks to people in the #VictorianBushfire areas today + they’ll be there every day they’re needed. If you can chip in a few $’s to help them go to: sikhvolunteersaustralia.org/donation/
Give them a follow on FB too.
Give them a follow on FB too.