Faith Hunter
@postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social
Wurundjeri country. Naarm / Melbourne
Riding, talking& writing about bikes.
A bit Dutch. Often in Hokkaido.
Convenor at @merri-bekbug.bsky.social
Broadcaster at @yarrabike.bsky.social on 3CR
Researching at https://awiderworld.net/
Riding, talking& writing about bikes.
A bit Dutch. Often in Hokkaido.
Convenor at @merri-bekbug.bsky.social
Broadcaster at @yarrabike.bsky.social on 3CR
Researching at https://awiderworld.net/
Pinned
A Wider World
a girl's own journal of adventures by bike
awiderworld.net
As we're all new-ish, I'll re-introduce my old, small & neglected blog about women cycling in C19th Melbourne. I have written three chapters of a book about these women & drafted the rest. #history #Melbourne #womenscycling #cycling #cyclinghistory awiderworld.net
A lovely account of John Englart's life and commitment to community. brunswickvoice.com.au/john-englart... #couchpeloton #merribek #climatejustice #ChihuahuasforClimateAction
A life of honesty, integrity and social conscience
An obituary for Merri-bek climate campaigner John Englart, who died earlier this month.
brunswickvoice.com.au
July 25, 2025 at 11:24 AM
A lovely account of John Englart's life and commitment to community. brunswickvoice.com.au/john-englart... #couchpeloton #merribek #climatejustice #ChihuahuasforClimateAction
John Englart's family are inviting everyone who knew John to celebrate his life - Monday July 28, 12 noon to 4pm at St Mark's Church Hall in Fawkner. #JohnEnglart #couchpeloton #merribek #climatejustice #ChihuahuasforClimateAction
July 21, 2025 at 8:50 AM
John Englart's family are inviting everyone who knew John to celebrate his life - Monday July 28, 12 noon to 4pm at St Mark's Church Hall in Fawkner. #JohnEnglart #couchpeloton #merribek #climatejustice #ChihuahuasforClimateAction
So many people have asked, happy to report that John Englart's ( @takvera.bsky.social ) beloved Juliet & Indiana Jones, chihuahuas for climate action, have found a loving home after his untimely death last week. #JohnEnglart #couchpeloton #merribek #climatejustice #ChihuahuasforClimateAction
July 20, 2025 at 4:32 AM
So many people have asked, happy to report that John Englart's ( @takvera.bsky.social ) beloved Juliet & Indiana Jones, chihuahuas for climate action, have found a loving home after his untimely death last week. #JohnEnglart #couchpeloton #merribek #climatejustice #ChihuahuasforClimateAction
Devastating news today discovering that @takvera.bsky.social has passed away. John was a loved Merri-bek community activist and will leave an enormous hole in our local community. I got to know him through @merri-bekbug.bsky.social and shared several rides with him and Juliet and Indiana Jones.
July 16, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Devastating news today discovering that @takvera.bsky.social has passed away. John was a loved Merri-bek community activist and will leave an enormous hole in our local community. I got to know him through @merri-bekbug.bsky.social and shared several rides with him and Juliet and Indiana Jones.
The peak of my productivity so far this week has been “keeping dogs company”. 😬
July 15, 2025 at 5:48 AM
The peak of my productivity so far this week has been “keeping dogs company”. 😬
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Interesting study from Spain on the impact of the school run on parents.
Finds that those walking and cycling to drop their kids off at school report "lower body mass indexes, higher life satisfaction, greater travel satisfaction, and lower commuting stress" compared to those travelling by car.
Finds that those walking and cycling to drop their kids off at school report "lower body mass indexes, higher life satisfaction, greater travel satisfaction, and lower commuting stress" compared to those travelling by car.
Parenting ‘on the move’? Active school commuting is linked to parents’ well-being and children’s academic performance
In recent years, growing attention has been given to the creation of ‘active environments’ across key aspects of everyday life. Two particularly relev…
www.sciencedirect.com
July 7, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Interesting study from Spain on the impact of the school run on parents.
Finds that those walking and cycling to drop their kids off at school report "lower body mass indexes, higher life satisfaction, greater travel satisfaction, and lower commuting stress" compared to those travelling by car.
Finds that those walking and cycling to drop their kids off at school report "lower body mass indexes, higher life satisfaction, greater travel satisfaction, and lower commuting stress" compared to those travelling by car.
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"What is extraordinary is that the Albanese Government appointed Segal at all. She has form for advocating censorship and suppressing the rights of pro-Palestinian supporters to express their views" - Greg Barnes
#auspol #PearlsAndIrritations
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/07...
#auspol #PearlsAndIrritations
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/07...
Antisemitism envoy's report 'Trumpian'
The report of the Albanese Government’s antisemitism envoy, Jillian Segal, contains recommendations that will lead to erosion of freedom of expression and the right to protest.
johnmenadue.com
July 12, 2025 at 1:38 PM
"What is extraordinary is that the Albanese Government appointed Segal at all. She has form for advocating censorship and suppressing the rights of pro-Palestinian supporters to express their views" - Greg Barnes
#auspol #PearlsAndIrritations
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/07...
#auspol #PearlsAndIrritations
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/07...
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Yuzu we love #foodhistory #Japan
The juicy tale of Saitama's prized yuzu
Locals are supporting the country’s oldest cultivation of the Japanese citrus via creative ways like ownership schemes and turning the fruit into various sips and savories.
www.japantimes.co.jp
July 12, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Yuzu we love #foodhistory #Japan
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Stunning 🇦🇺 Gigante wins second 🇮🇹 #GirodItaliaWoman stage while 🇮🇹 Longo Borghini moves into pink! 🩷
Get the full stage report:
domestiquecycling.com/en/news/stun...
📸: Cor Vos
Get the full stage report:
domestiquecycling.com/en/news/stun...
📸: Cor Vos
July 12, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Stunning 🇦🇺 Gigante wins second 🇮🇹 #GirodItaliaWoman stage while 🇮🇹 Longo Borghini moves into pink! 🩷
Get the full stage report:
domestiquecycling.com/en/news/stun...
📸: Cor Vos
Get the full stage report:
domestiquecycling.com/en/news/stun...
📸: Cor Vos
Can’t actually justify another bike so splashed out on valve caps instead. 😃
July 12, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Can’t actually justify another bike so splashed out on valve caps instead. 😃
Today’s big/little task is cleaning my bike which I have been avoiding for weeks now because my hands will get cold. 🙄🙄
July 12, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Today’s big/little task is cleaning my bike which I have been avoiding for weeks now because my hands will get cold. 🙄🙄
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The 14th Street Busway has been a smashing success: faster commutes, fewer crashes, calmer streets.
So why is Eric Adams blocking a similar plan for 34th Street?
So why is Eric Adams blocking a similar plan for 34th Street?
July 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The 14th Street Busway has been a smashing success: faster commutes, fewer crashes, calmer streets.
So why is Eric Adams blocking a similar plan for 34th Street?
So why is Eric Adams blocking a similar plan for 34th Street?
Yesterday's @yarrabike.bsky.social Radio Show is online! In this episode we chatted about TAC, the no-fault transport insurance we have in Victoria, and when it does, or doesn't cover you, when you're on a bike. www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...
Why am I paying TAC insurance when it won't cover me on a bike?
Faith and Val are joined in the studio by Mathew Peckham and we all share our bike moments, including the 2025 Melburn Roobaix and installation of a long overdue prioirty crossing on the Inner Circle ...
www.3cr.org.au
July 8, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Yesterday's @yarrabike.bsky.social Radio Show is online! In this episode we chatted about TAC, the no-fault transport insurance we have in Victoria, and when it does, or doesn't cover you, when you're on a bike. www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...
In a very ADHD moment, lost an entire box of Ritalin within half an hour of getting it. 😬
July 8, 2025 at 5:04 AM
In a very ADHD moment, lost an entire box of Ritalin within half an hour of getting it. 😬
Tinking back 1x1 rib a great start to the day. Whatever it is I’m procrastinating from must be really bad!
July 8, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Tinking back 1x1 rib a great start to the day. Whatever it is I’m procrastinating from must be really bad!
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This makes me so happy!
Deadly stuff, Scott!
Deadly stuff, Scott!
Visit the Indigiverse, where the oldest living culture inspires the newest living superheroes
Scott Wilson's Indigenous superhero Dream Walker captivated fans at Supanova Comic Con and Gaming, sharing stories deeply rooted in Gooniyandi language and culture.
www.sbs.com.au
June 25, 2025 at 7:16 AM
This makes me so happy!
Deadly stuff, Scott!
Deadly stuff, Scott!
Just when you thought the thirteen year old dog was finally slowing down you find yourself wrestling a decaying rat barehanded from his mouth in the street. 🤮
June 23, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Just when you thought the thirteen year old dog was finally slowing down you find yourself wrestling a decaying rat barehanded from his mouth in the street. 🤮
Today on @yarrabike.bsky.social radio Val and I recapped the City of Melbourne draft budget submissions hearing and take a look at what you can do next to improve the budget for building bike lanes in Melbourne. www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...
City of Melbourne bike lane budget - Why the Spin?
Fresh from a brief technical gremlin wrestling session Faith and Val warm up the mikes by sharing their bike moments. We check in on our Radiothon fundrasing target and remind everyone of the differen...
www.3cr.org.au
June 23, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Today on @yarrabike.bsky.social radio Val and I recapped the City of Melbourne draft budget submissions hearing and take a look at what you can do next to improve the budget for building bike lanes in Melbourne. www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...
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The idea that bike lanes are in conflict with these things is just so stupid.
Workers and customers all get to the city by bike, deliveries already happen by bike (ubereats anybody?)
Workers and customers all get to the city by bike, deliveries already happen by bike (ubereats anybody?)
June 13, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The idea that bike lanes are in conflict with these things is just so stupid.
Workers and customers all get to the city by bike, deliveries already happen by bike (ubereats anybody?)
Workers and customers all get to the city by bike, deliveries already happen by bike (ubereats anybody?)
That is over 1300 submissions about the need for safer cycling to get in and out of the city and enjoy what Melbourne has to offer.
1466 submissions to City of Melbourne draft budget, 94% about bikes lanes. CoM has slashed the funding necessary to build the planned bike network by 2030. www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/angry-cyclists-accuse-city-of-melbourne-lord-mayor-of-peddling-spin-on-bike-lanes-20250613-p5m778.html
Angry cyclists accuse City of Melbourne, lord mayor of peddling ‘spin’ on bike lanes
The council has received more than 1500 submissions ahead of its budget meeting next week, and 94 per cent of those favour bike lanes.
www.theage.com.au
June 13, 2025 at 11:26 PM
That is over 1300 submissions about the need for safer cycling to get in and out of the city and enjoy what Melbourne has to offer.
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also from the 1990s: Sagan worried that the current situation might happen youtu.be/U8HEwO-2L4w?...
Carl Sagan's last interview with Charlie Rose (Full Interview)
YouTube video by bailesie
youtu.be
June 11, 2025 at 9:56 PM
also from the 1990s: Sagan worried that the current situation might happen youtu.be/U8HEwO-2L4w?...
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"The vast majority of Australians have got less than $200,000 worth of super."
"We're having this entire media obsession about a small increase in the amount of tax that will be paid by people with more than 15 times that."
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
"We're having this entire media obsession about a small increase in the amount of tax that will be paid by people with more than 15 times that."
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
June 10, 2025 at 6:37 AM
"The vast majority of Australians have got less than $200,000 worth of super."
"We're having this entire media obsession about a small increase in the amount of tax that will be paid by people with more than 15 times that."
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
"We're having this entire media obsession about a small increase in the amount of tax that will be paid by people with more than 15 times that."
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
Ordered a long black and after he brought it to my table the barista asked “Do you have milk with one?” Is that a thing?
June 9, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Ordered a long black and after he brought it to my table the barista asked “Do you have milk with one?” Is that a thing?
One of those days where everything seems just a bit harder than it should be and now at the end realising I am getting a sore throat and a headache and not feeling well and maybe that was the problem all along 😬
May 27, 2025 at 7:58 AM
One of those days where everything seems just a bit harder than it should be and now at the end realising I am getting a sore throat and a headache and not feeling well and maybe that was the problem all along 😬