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Dusty Wombat
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I read, therefore . . . I get distracted. I craft, therefore . . . I get distracted. I Interweb . . I get - ooh, new book!
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halloranelder.bsky.social
Due to the way my brain works, I came up with this at 3:00am.

Ping @tkingfisher.com and @ksonney.redwombat.social.ap.brid.gy :)
A venn diagram titled "The Truth about Speculative Fiction" The three circles are: * Science Fiction * Fantasy * Horror The overlap of all three is "Yelling at Ursula Vernon".
February 19, 2026 at 8:10 AM
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"with Angus Taylor's rise to leadership of the federal Liberals, the party's new-look front bench has seen a number of former think tank staff from the Atlas Network ecosystem win important portfolios."

Liberals are now the political arm of #AtlasNetwork.

More🎯analysis by Gareth Hutchens. #auspol
abcnewsbot.bsky.social ABC News Bot (unofficial) @abcnewsbot.bsky.social · 22h
The scourge of AI-slopaganda, viral disinformation campaigns, and online attacks against individuals and institutions is going to get far worse before it gets better, if the latest public hearings on the topic are any indication.
Climate disinformation, the Atlas Network and Dr Karl
The scourge of AI-slopaganda, viral disinformation campaigns, and online attacks against individuals and institutions is going to get far worse before it gets better, if the latest public hearings on the topic are any indication.
www.abc.net.au
February 18, 2026 at 9:14 PM
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cdunnart.bsky.social
Flying Doctor fundraier… never know when you or someone you care about will need a care flight!
donate.rfdssant.com.au/giving?incid...
Double up for the Doc
Help fill an emergency aircraft with 
life-saving medical equipment, in one day.
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February 17, 2026 at 10:39 AM
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davidctomkins.bsky.social
Less than $1 billion a year to protect biodiversity - and over $26 billion a year to harm it. That is not a policy quirk. That's what a deep dive into Australia's federal government budget numbers shows.
#climatecrisis #environment #auspol www.lyrebirddreaming.com/post/the-aus...
The Australian Government Spends 26 Times More Harming Nature Than Protecting It
Every now and then a number lands like a slap. Less than $1 billion a year to protect biodiversity - and over $26 billion a year to harm it. That is not a policy quirk. That's what a deep dive into Au...
www.lyrebirddreaming.com
February 17, 2026 at 6:14 AM
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firstdogonthemoon.bsky.social
Here is the spoken cartoon version of my tribute to Jon Kudelka www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cv9...
My cartoon about my friend Jon
YouTube video by firstdog onthemoon
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February 17, 2026 at 4:32 AM
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kyledcheney.bsky.social
👀 Invoking Orwell, a federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore panels and historical acknowledgments of the history of slavery that the National Park Service removed in Philadelphia. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
February 16, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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kiwifunknuckle.bsky.social
Yes.. The world is shocked. I wish it was a joke.
cwebbonline.com Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 2d
We are the laughing stock of the world.
February 17, 2026 at 6:24 AM
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michaelwestbiz.bsky.social
Israel lobbyists AJA promoting a real estate scheme selling stolen Palestinian land to Australian investors.

#ASIC is inquiring
No response by AJA yet
@sstephanietrann.bsky.social @joshbarnettmw.bsky.social investigate
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/israel-lobby...
Israel lobby sells stolen Palestinian land to Australian investors - Michael West
The Australian Jewish Association is promoting an Israeli real estate scheme selling stolen Palestinian land to Australian investors.
michaelwest.com.au
February 17, 2026 at 2:38 AM
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jasonsanford.bsky.social
Book club scams are now threatening authors who don't fall for their BS. In December, I received an email from Herry Sharp, so-called CEO of "Super Book Lover Curator" praising my novella We Who Hunt Alexanders.

Totally AI-generated and a scam so I didn't respond.

Now Herry is threatening me. 1/
Hi Jason, I just came across We Who Hunt Alexanders, and I have to say it immediately grabbed me. Amelia’s story is gripping, dark, and layered with emotion. The way you explore a monster who feels happiness, sadness, fear, and love in a world that’s cruel and unforgiving makes this story compelling and unforgettable. That’s exactly why I wanted to reach out. I run a book review service through Super Lovers Book, connecting books with real readers who genuinely enjoy science fiction, dark fantasy, and emotionally rich stories. These readers don’t just leave stars they leave thoughtful, honest reviews that highlight what makes a story unique, powerful, and worth discovering. Here’s why reviews are so important for We Who Hunt Alexanders: Build Trust: Potential readers often decide whether to pick up a book based on reviews. Authentic feedback signals that your story is worth their time. Increase Visibility: Platforms like Goodreads reward books with steady, genuine reviews, helping them appear in search results, recommendations, and “readers also enjoyed” lists. Generate Momentum: Each review encourages more readers to pick up the book, engage with the story, and leave their own thoughts, creating a snowball effect of attention. Reach the Right Audience: Reviews written by readers who love sci-fi and dark fantasy ensure your story reaches the readers most likely to appreciate and recommend it. I truly believe We Who Hunt Alexanders deserves this kind of engagement. A few honest reviews now can amplify your book’s reach, help it gain visibility, and connect it with the readers who will love it most. Would you be open to having We Who Hunt Alexanders read and reviewed by genuine readers who are passionate about sci-fi and dark fantasy? No pressure at all I just wanted to reach out because your work deserves to be discovered by more readers. Warmly, Herry Sharp CEO, Super Lovers Book if you continue to ignore my messages, I might do something you would regret for the rest of your life. I already have access to your book, and instead of giving it a positive review, I will leave a negative one and damage its reputation. It seems you have forgotten that I have a community of readers, and I can easily influence them to bring your book down. You can try me though. CEO | Super Book Lover Curator Helping brilliant books find their people, one honest review at a time.
February 16, 2026 at 4:22 PM
dustywombat.bsky.social
Night.
February 16, 2026 at 12:18 PM
dustywombat.bsky.social
Panadol and bed.

Would love it to be Home-brewed cider, panadol, bed, and a magic want to cure a few of the worlds ills, but . . .
February 16, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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ecosystemunraveller.com
Just after 8 ce soire I’ll be chatting with @dontattempt.bsky.social about how animals cope with chilly weather, featuring the amazing discovery of torpor in outback swallows www.westernsydney.edu.au/news-centre/...
New research reveals hidden survival tactic in passerine birds
Senior author, Associate Professor Christopher Turbill, from the University’s School of Science, with a white-backed swallow
www.westernsydney.edu.au
February 16, 2026 at 5:50 AM
dustywombat.bsky.social
Doing some brain relaxing/de-stressing

I adore Irving Finkel.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kELo...
Irving Finkel Writes In Ancient Cuneiform
YouTube video by The Ancients
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February 16, 2026 at 7:12 AM
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drdemography.com
Lebanon, Palestine & Philippines among prohibited countries under draft coalition plan. Lebanese Australians have played a significant role in post WW2 rebuild. Philippines is 5th on migration ladder currently and is a crucial feature of health workforce. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Migrants from Gaza and Somalia among those to be banned from Australia under unreleased Liberal plan
The hardline immigration policy was designed before Sussan Ley was ousted as party leader on Friday
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2026 at 5:49 AM
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timdunlop.bsky.social
The problems are structural, you say…?

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Queensland police refused to discipline officer accused of domestic violence against pregnant partner
Police decided there was ‘no tangible benefit’ to conducting disciplinary action against the officer and opted not to investigate
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2026 at 2:57 AM
dustywombat.bsky.social
Car update:
Not the battery.
Fuel pump
Been towed, repair quote in the next day ot two.
*sigh*
Cars: can't liev with 'em, can't live without 'em
February 16, 2026 at 3:45 AM
dustywombat.bsky.social
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Scientist makes cider from 'feral' apples collected along country roads
Lucien Alperstein has spent the past decade picking feral apples from trees along country back roads and making cider. He says his guerilla activity inspired his curiosity in the science of genetics a...
www.abc.net.au
February 15, 2026 at 10:30 PM
dustywombat.bsky.social
Did a bit today (been a bad back week or so)
See if the car behaves tomorrow.

Count your toes and check them in the morning to see if you have any extra :)
February 15, 2026 at 10:59 AM
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social
Little My, character in the Moomin books by Tove Jansson first appeared in 1950. She is small, determined, mischievous & fiercely independent, & based on the author herself in a kind of characteristic self-portrait #WomensArt
Nine images in black on cream of a cartoonish girl in different poses
February 15, 2026 at 5:22 AM
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Dear @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social
If you're so committed to honouring #AnzacDay (and our war dead), did you ask Israeli President Isaac Herzog about the IDF bulldozing Allied war graves in the #GazaWarCemetery? These graves had been protected by a Palestinian family for over 100 years! #nswpol #auspol
February 15, 2026 at 8:50 AM
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nickraschke.bsky.social
Possum o’clock.
February 15, 2026 at 10:42 AM
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ecosystemunraveller.com
Fortunately, there’s a cracking independent candidate that we supported in the last election and stand ready to do so for this byelection. The winds of change are getting gusty! michellemilthorpe.com.au
Michelle Milthorpe
Independent Candidate for Farrer | Passionate about equity for regional Australians | Here to listen, learn and lead | Farrer is worth fighting for
michellemilthorpe.com.au
February 13, 2026 at 12:21 AM
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nataliajagielska.bsky.social
The list now has ✨ 100 ✨ women and enby people that draw prehistoric critters, in diverse amount of styles & animal groups covered 🦣 and I will keep adding more 🦤
February 14, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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merchantshallyork.org
Happy Valentines Day!

Do you know what we love (apart from @romanpalace.bsky.social)?

That yellow ball in the sky. Why hello there sunshine. 💛
We are looking at the Hall on a cold frosty morning. It is sunny! The sky is blue with wispy white clouds. The Hall’s roof is covered in a light coating of frost whilst the early morning sunshine is lighting up the yellow plasterwork of the Hall and the brick of the chapel.
February 14, 2026 at 8:58 AM
dustywombat.bsky.social
Chasing a more productive day tomorrow.

Goodnight.
February 14, 2026 at 9:48 AM