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I think medieval beekeeper outfits could be the strongest look in the entire history of fashion.
November 15, 2025 at 7:20 AM
I think medieval beekeeper outfits could be the strongest look in the entire history of fashion.
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Activism is the antidote to failing governments. Get active. Talk to friends and family. Join activist groups or start one of your own. Ring, write to and meet your MPs. Don’t accept inaction on climate, education, healthcare, aged care, corruption, lack of housing, NACC…
I get that the govt is failing in its responsibility to fill its job description but if we do nothing and just allow them to keep going are we any better?
November 15, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Activism is the antidote to failing governments. Get active. Talk to friends and family. Join activist groups or start one of your own. Ring, write to and meet your MPs. Don’t accept inaction on climate, education, healthcare, aged care, corruption, lack of housing, NACC…
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A break today on beautiful K’Gari (Fraser Island), Queensland. Worth a visit. #WorldHeritage #WorkFromRoam
November 15, 2025 at 7:42 AM
A break today on beautiful K’Gari (Fraser Island), Queensland. Worth a visit. #WorldHeritage #WorkFromRoam
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Most of heritage stances these days look to me like just nimbyism.
And then of course there's plenty of real heritage (thinking rock art for a start) not getting protected.
And then of course there's plenty of real heritage (thinking rock art for a start) not getting protected.
November 15, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Most of heritage stances these days look to me like just nimbyism.
And then of course there's plenty of real heritage (thinking rock art for a start) not getting protected.
And then of course there's plenty of real heritage (thinking rock art for a start) not getting protected.
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It's destroying any joy there was in marking assignments.
It creates distrust between educator and student (both directions) because some are using it to write assignments or mark essays, so you need to be vigilant with ALL.
Most importantly, it's reducing critical thinking and writing skills!
It creates distrust between educator and student (both directions) because some are using it to write assignments or mark essays, so you need to be vigilant with ALL.
Most importantly, it's reducing critical thinking and writing skills!
Can I quietly ask we stop talking about what "AI" *could* do in education and identify instead what's actually happening with AI in education? I'll start...
November 15, 2025 at 7:57 AM
It's destroying any joy there was in marking assignments.
It creates distrust between educator and student (both directions) because some are using it to write assignments or mark essays, so you need to be vigilant with ALL.
Most importantly, it's reducing critical thinking and writing skills!
It creates distrust between educator and student (both directions) because some are using it to write assignments or mark essays, so you need to be vigilant with ALL.
Most importantly, it's reducing critical thinking and writing skills!
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7 seasons of Prime Suspect are on ABC iview 🔍 iview.abc.net.au/show/prime-s...
November 15, 2025 at 7:58 AM
7 seasons of Prime Suspect are on ABC iview 🔍 iview.abc.net.au/show/prime-s...
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<Bob Dylan voice>
And how many Epstein emails must a man troll through
Before you can call him a man
The answer my friend
Is Trump blowing Bubba in the wind
The answer is Trump blowing Bubba in the wind
And how many Epstein emails must a man troll through
Before you can call him a man
The answer my friend
Is Trump blowing Bubba in the wind
The answer is Trump blowing Bubba in the wind
November 15, 2025 at 8:06 AM
<Bob Dylan voice>
And how many Epstein emails must a man troll through
Before you can call him a man
The answer my friend
Is Trump blowing Bubba in the wind
The answer is Trump blowing Bubba in the wind
And how many Epstein emails must a man troll through
Before you can call him a man
The answer my friend
Is Trump blowing Bubba in the wind
The answer is Trump blowing Bubba in the wind
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I don't think this will actually happen. But if it does, the UK should simply start subjecting the actions of US-owned social media platforms in this country to British law. Incitement, defamation, intellectual property.
Buckle up - because this now amounts to a direct and deliberate attack on our country and its cultural sovereignty. Which side our politicians take - Trump's or the BBC's - over the coming days and weeks will speak volumes about their patriotism.
November 15, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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Meanwhile in Queensland they get access to kids in public schools...🤬...
Queensland appointed two Catholic strategists to Ed board, replacing union. Classic 2020s US Right politics, working through the back door to crush public education’s independence & strength. One of them: also culture warrior Advance & Classical Christian Ed. #auspol
johnmenadue.com/post/2024/06...
johnmenadue.com/post/2024/06...
November 15, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Meanwhile in Queensland they get access to kids in public schools...🤬...
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To have any type of documentary done on Gough Whitlam by Greg Jennett. Was the biggest insult to Whitlam and his legacy. That it was only one half hour's worth of a so called documentary was disgraceful and disgusting. Even Howard the criminal and the lnp got longer documentaries.
November 15, 2025 at 8:35 AM
To have any type of documentary done on Gough Whitlam by Greg Jennett. Was the biggest insult to Whitlam and his legacy. That it was only one half hour's worth of a so called documentary was disgraceful and disgusting. Even Howard the criminal and the lnp got longer documentaries.
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Rats continue their desertion …
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump ends support for Marjorie Taylor Greene amid growing Epstein feud
President turns on ‘Wacky Marjorie’ after congresswoman criticizes effort to block release of key Epstein documents
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Rats continue their desertion …
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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youtu.be/nGuI_h7YVDY?.... #Auspol #news #Australia. Ditch AUKUS and ask America to leave Pine Gap. Allies and friends don't interfere this way
Did the US overthrow an Australian Prime Minister?
YouTube video by ABC Australia
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November 15, 2025 at 4:06 AM
youtu.be/nGuI_h7YVDY?.... #Auspol #news #Australia. Ditch AUKUS and ask America to leave Pine Gap. Allies and friends don't interfere this way
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Traditionally, actual socdem parties have addressed the causes of fascism holistically through redistributive taxation and securing the material basis of existence for the masses - housing policies, education policies, adequate health care etc. If Labor doesn't this time, then fascism is on them.
November 15, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Traditionally, actual socdem parties have addressed the causes of fascism holistically through redistributive taxation and securing the material basis of existence for the masses - housing policies, education policies, adequate health care etc. If Labor doesn't this time, then fascism is on them.
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There was a time when it was considered patriotic to remove Nazis from society.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘We can’t police our way out of fascism’: experts urge holistic approach to counter Australia’s neo-Nazis
Reactive lawmaking and off-the-cuff ideas won’t deal with the problem, counter-terrorism expert and researcher at ANU says
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:33 AM
There was a time when it was considered patriotic to remove Nazis from society.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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“It’s so important that we are roaring about the failure of this Government to protect the environment,
Corporations these days are making the laws to suit them, and they get weak-spined politicians to pass the laws and the rash of laws around the world to arrest peaceful protesters.“
#Auspol
Corporations these days are making the laws to suit them, and they get weak-spined politicians to pass the laws and the rash of laws around the world to arrest peaceful protesters.“
#Auspol
Bob Brown: when the law is wrong you have a duty to stand up against it
Dr Brown discusses crackdowns on environmental protestors, his multiple arrests, and the importance of civil disobedience.
thepoint.com.au
November 15, 2025 at 4:07 AM
“It’s so important that we are roaring about the failure of this Government to protect the environment,
Corporations these days are making the laws to suit them, and they get weak-spined politicians to pass the laws and the rash of laws around the world to arrest peaceful protesters.“
#Auspol
Corporations these days are making the laws to suit them, and they get weak-spined politicians to pass the laws and the rash of laws around the world to arrest peaceful protesters.“
#Auspol
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In the #Rationale magazine, cartoonist Matt Bissett-Johnson gives his take on what’s happening in current affairs. Check out his other recent cartoons here: rationalemagazine.com/index.php/au...
@mbjcartoonist.bsky.social
#auspol
@mbjcartoonist.bsky.social
#auspol
November 15, 2025 at 4:07 AM
In the #Rationale magazine, cartoonist Matt Bissett-Johnson gives his take on what’s happening in current affairs. Check out his other recent cartoons here: rationalemagazine.com/index.php/au...
@mbjcartoonist.bsky.social
#auspol
@mbjcartoonist.bsky.social
#auspol
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"Roberts now claims that he was just reading a script written by an aide, saying “I didn’t know much about this Fuentes guy.” He explained his ignorance by saying “I actually don’t have time to consume a lot of news. I consume a lot of sports.”
Yeah, right.
paulkrugman.substack.com/p/the-declin...
Yeah, right.
paulkrugman.substack.com/p/the-declin...
The Decline and Fall of the Heritage Foundation
Its descent into conspiracy-mongering and blatant bigotry was utterly predictable
paulkrugman.substack.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:10 AM
"Roberts now claims that he was just reading a script written by an aide, saying “I didn’t know much about this Fuentes guy.” He explained his ignorance by saying “I actually don’t have time to consume a lot of news. I consume a lot of sports.”
Yeah, right.
paulkrugman.substack.com/p/the-declin...
Yeah, right.
paulkrugman.substack.com/p/the-declin...
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There's also some nice landscaping on the platform with old railway artefacts.
There isn't a main commercial area of this small town, so the west exit leads to houses while the east exit to a dirt road and forest. But there are some nice old cafes a short walk away.
Gorgeous.
There isn't a main commercial area of this small town, so the west exit leads to houses while the east exit to a dirt road and forest. But there are some nice old cafes a short walk away.
Gorgeous.
November 15, 2025 at 4:20 AM
There's also some nice landscaping on the platform with old railway artefacts.
There isn't a main commercial area of this small town, so the west exit leads to houses while the east exit to a dirt road and forest. But there are some nice old cafes a short walk away.
Gorgeous.
There isn't a main commercial area of this small town, so the west exit leads to houses while the east exit to a dirt road and forest. But there are some nice old cafes a short walk away.
Gorgeous.
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The pedestrian bridge is a basic steel truss and unsheltered. The addition of lifts was recently announced.
On the city-bound platform is another brick heritage building. The old signs advertise a dining room and bar, but only the waiting room was still open. (3/4)
On the city-bound platform is another brick heritage building. The old signs advertise a dining room and bar, but only the waiting room was still open. (3/4)
November 15, 2025 at 4:20 AM
The pedestrian bridge is a basic steel truss and unsheltered. The addition of lifts was recently announced.
On the city-bound platform is another brick heritage building. The old signs advertise a dining room and bar, but only the waiting room was still open. (3/4)
On the city-bound platform is another brick heritage building. The old signs advertise a dining room and bar, but only the waiting room was still open. (3/4)
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The main double-storey building is sandstone brick and houses the ticket office, a waiting room and staff facilities, as well as a local museum that is open limited hours.
Also on the platform is an old signal box, with a brick lower floor and weatherboard upper floor. (2/4)
Also on the platform is an old signal box, with a brick lower floor and weatherboard upper floor. (2/4)
November 15, 2025 at 4:20 AM
The main double-storey building is sandstone brick and houses the ticket office, a waiting room and staff facilities, as well as a local museum that is open limited hours.
Also on the platform is an old signal box, with a brick lower floor and weatherboard upper floor. (2/4)
Also on the platform is an old signal box, with a brick lower floor and weatherboard upper floor. (2/4)
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MOUNT VICTORIA, 127km from Central, is a beautiful station cut into sandstone, serving a town at the top of the Blue Mountains. It has two platforms accessed by a footbridge, but no lift. The station features a range of grand old buildings that show its former importance on the line. (1/4)
November 15, 2025 at 4:20 AM
MOUNT VICTORIA, 127km from Central, is a beautiful station cut into sandstone, serving a town at the top of the Blue Mountains. It has two platforms accessed by a footbridge, but no lift. The station features a range of grand old buildings that show its former importance on the line. (1/4)
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Has the Useful Idiot in chief served his purpose?
even Fuentes turning against Trump, I didnt had this shit on my bingo card.
November 15, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Has the Useful Idiot in chief served his purpose?
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Harmful algal bloom (HAB) spread across 20,000 km2 & resulted in the deaths of millions of marine animals, from at least 550 species
Scientists found a novel, significant brevotoxin-producing algal species, Karenia cristata, in the multispecies Karenia HAB—1st time brevetoxins have been found in 🇦🇺
Scientists found a novel, significant brevotoxin-producing algal species, Karenia cristata, in the multispecies Karenia HAB—1st time brevetoxins have been found in 🇦🇺
November 15, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Harmful algal bloom (HAB) spread across 20,000 km2 & resulted in the deaths of millions of marine animals, from at least 550 species
Scientists found a novel, significant brevotoxin-producing algal species, Karenia cristata, in the multispecies Karenia HAB—1st time brevetoxins have been found in 🇦🇺
Scientists found a novel, significant brevotoxin-producing algal species, Karenia cristata, in the multispecies Karenia HAB—1st time brevetoxins have been found in 🇦🇺