Rob Richards
@robrichards.bsky.social
Retired Professor of Genetics. Mid-century modern. Interest in an autoinflammatory mechanism for neurodegenerative diseases https://academic.oup.com/hmg/article/27/R2/R108/4976601
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Rob Richards
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Neurodegenerative diseases have genetic hallmarks of autoinflammatory disease
Abstract. The notion that one common pathogenic pathway could account for the various clinically distinguishable, typically late-onset neurodegenerative di
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Evidence for an autoinflammatory mechanism as the common causal pathway of neurodegenerative diseases.
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Fortunately, I think that the appointment of Jay Weatherill to deal with the Poms on our behalf is excellent. For example youtu.be/RHrVtEeMOW4?...
Watch SA Premier Jay Weatherill shirtfront Josh Frydenberg over energy policy | ABC News
YouTube video by ABC News (Australia)
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November 11, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Fortunately, I think that the appointment of Jay Weatherill to deal with the Poms on our behalf is excellent. For example youtu.be/RHrVtEeMOW4?...
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Like ‘housing affordability’ ‘net zero’ has become one of those meaningless political sayings
Labors support for net zero hasn’t stopped them supporting new coal or gas or from spending billions on fossil fuel subsidies
My latest column on @thepointau.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Labors support for net zero hasn’t stopped them supporting new coal or gas or from spending billions on fossil fuel subsidies
My latest column on @thepointau.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Net Zero hides a truth the mining giants understand perfectly: nothing has to change
The point.com.au
thepoint.com.au
November 10, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Like ‘housing affordability’ ‘net zero’ has become one of those meaningless political sayings
Labors support for net zero hasn’t stopped them supporting new coal or gas or from spending billions on fossil fuel subsidies
My latest column on @thepointau.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Labors support for net zero hasn’t stopped them supporting new coal or gas or from spending billions on fossil fuel subsidies
My latest column on @thepointau.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
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This is a really remarkable piece of writing and in its particulars it describes so, so many people
James Watson, dead at 97, was a scientific legend and a pariah among his peers
James Watson, the co-discoverer of the structure of DNA who died Thursday at 97, was a scientific legend and a pariah among his peers.
www.statnews.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:31 AM
This is a really remarkable piece of writing and in its particulars it describes so, so many people
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Editorial: Monique Ryan’s bill would stop ministers and senior staff from working as lobbyists for three years after they leave politics. It would reveal who lobbyists meet and force ministers to publish their diaries. The reforms are simple and effective and will not pass. satpa.pe/4mKuCFY
A poodle is a dog
Christopher Pyne was still a cabinet minister when he met with EY to discuss taking a job with the consultancy. There was no confusion about the purpose of the meeting.
satpa.pe
November 6, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Editorial: Monique Ryan’s bill would stop ministers and senior staff from working as lobbyists for three years after they leave politics. It would reveal who lobbyists meet and force ministers to publish their diaries. The reforms are simple and effective and will not pass. satpa.pe/4mKuCFY
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Robodebt was a mass deception based on a cruel bet: that people on income support would simply give up and pay debts they didn't owe.
Today I tabled a petition from Kath Madgwick and Jenny Miller calling for those responsible to finally be held accountable.
Today I tabled a petition from Kath Madgwick and Jenny Miller calling for those responsible to finally be held accountable.
November 5, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Robodebt was a mass deception based on a cruel bet: that people on income support would simply give up and pay debts they didn't owe.
Today I tabled a petition from Kath Madgwick and Jenny Miller calling for those responsible to finally be held accountable.
Today I tabled a petition from Kath Madgwick and Jenny Miller calling for those responsible to finally be held accountable.
Great relief to see the election results in the USA.
November 5, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Great relief to see the election results in the USA.
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UK t-shirt but the sentiment is right
November 4, 2025 at 12:08 PM
UK t-shirt but the sentiment is right
Good luck New York
November 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Good luck New York
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Democrats, take a lesson from RepJoeNeguse on how to handle and answer questions from the media. This is how to reclaim the narrative and make your point.👏👏👏💙😎
November 1, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Democrats, take a lesson from RepJoeNeguse on how to handle and answer questions from the media. This is how to reclaim the narrative and make your point.👏👏👏💙😎
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Halloween from
Down Under
I love Kangaroos
Just had to share
(sound up) 🎃🤣
Down Under
I love Kangaroos
Just had to share
(sound up) 🎃🤣
October 31, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Halloween from
Down Under
I love Kangaroos
Just had to share
(sound up) 🎃🤣
Down Under
I love Kangaroos
Just had to share
(sound up) 🎃🤣
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ADORABLE!
This Kid Is Dressing Up as a Coal Industry Lobbyist This Halloween in the Hope of Scoring More Handouts
This Kid Is Dressing Up as a Coal Industry Lobbyist This Halloween in the Hope of Scoring More Handouts
This Kid Is Dressing Up as a Coal Industry Lobbyist This Halloween in the Hope of Scoring More Handouts — The Shovel
“I just said ‘Hello I’m from the mining industry, give me all your money or I’ll run a national advertising campaign to bring down the government,’ and the treats just flowed”.
theshovel.com.au
October 31, 2025 at 3:06 AM
ADORABLE!
This Kid Is Dressing Up as a Coal Industry Lobbyist This Halloween in the Hope of Scoring More Handouts
This Kid Is Dressing Up as a Coal Industry Lobbyist This Halloween in the Hope of Scoring More Handouts
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Fix it
Ken Henry warns Labor’s nature laws ‘are worthless’ unless minister tightens ‘national interest’ exemptions | Australian politics | The Guardian share.google/Beqk2vZZN0Sv...
Ken Henry warns Labor’s nature laws ‘are worthless’ unless minister tightens ‘national interest’ exemptions | Australian politics | The Guardian share.google/Beqk2vZZN0Sv...
Ken Henry warns Labor’s nature laws ‘are worthless’ unless minister tightens ‘national interest’ exemptions
Exclusive: ‘Every project developer is absolutely convinced that their project is in the national interest,’ Australian Climate and Biodiversity Foundation head says
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October 30, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Fix it
Ken Henry warns Labor’s nature laws ‘are worthless’ unless minister tightens ‘national interest’ exemptions | Australian politics | The Guardian share.google/Beqk2vZZN0Sv...
Ken Henry warns Labor’s nature laws ‘are worthless’ unless minister tightens ‘national interest’ exemptions | Australian politics | The Guardian share.google/Beqk2vZZN0Sv...
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The Albanese government is upset because the Senate has asked it to release a report into jobs given to mates. It is quite specifically grumpy about answering more questions in question time www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...
Government threatens reprisals after losing key Senate vote
The Coalition and crossbench united to extend question time until the government releases a report on jobs for mates.
www.theage.com.au
October 30, 2025 at 12:34 AM
The Albanese government is upset because the Senate has asked it to release a report into jobs given to mates. It is quite specifically grumpy about answering more questions in question time www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...
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David Pope in Canberra Times
October 28, 2025 at 8:41 AM
David Pope in Canberra Times
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Legacy #auspol ko-fi.com/hudsoncartoons
October 28, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Legacy #auspol ko-fi.com/hudsoncartoons
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Coalition and Greens scolded for opposing new nature laws by author of key environment report
Coalition and Greens scolded for opposing new nature laws by author of key environment report
Graeme Samuel says he is ‘puzzled’ by the opposition’s desire to split the EPBC Act into two parts given his previous interactions with Sussan Ley
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Graeme Samuel has urged the Coalition and Greens to set aside grievances with the Albanese government’s new nature laws and support them, avoiding further delays in fixing a system that his landmark review found was broken.
The author of the 2021 review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act issued a stern message to both sides as Labor braces for a political fight to deliver the long-awaited reforms. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 27, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Coalition and Greens scolded for opposing new nature laws by author of key environment report
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October 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Not just another flu, COVID-19 complacency risks lives
Former ABC medical reporter Sophie Scott warns that complacency about COVID has set in. Public health messaging has faded, yet large numbers are still catching COVID, being hospitalised, or dying — COVID hasn’t gone away.
archive.li/NccoV
Former ABC medical reporter Sophie Scott warns that complacency about COVID has set in. Public health messaging has faded, yet large numbers are still catching COVID, being hospitalised, or dying — COVID hasn’t gone away.
archive.li/NccoV
October 24, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Not just another flu, COVID-19 complacency risks lives
Former ABC medical reporter Sophie Scott warns that complacency about COVID has set in. Public health messaging has faded, yet large numbers are still catching COVID, being hospitalised, or dying — COVID hasn’t gone away.
archive.li/NccoV
Former ABC medical reporter Sophie Scott warns that complacency about COVID has set in. Public health messaging has faded, yet large numbers are still catching COVID, being hospitalised, or dying — COVID hasn’t gone away.
archive.li/NccoV
Incredible
Sound UP! When a gang of young male Superb Lyrebirds surround you, often within less than a metre. I zoomed back to 80mm but often had to lean back to get this footage. I've left it largely unedited to capture the mayhem of the moment. #birds #birding #nature #lyrebirds
October 24, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Incredible
Excellent band by that name.
I thought the Australian Crawl was a swimming stroke but now I find it’s our approach to foreign policy.
October 23, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Excellent band by that name.
There was a moratorium on genetic cloning of DNA that still has impacts on how experiments are conducted. AI needs to hit the pause button to identify the risks and establish agreement on its implementation.
Reckless tech billionaires are racing to build AI ‘superintelligence’ - raising massive ethical and security concerns. action.eko.org/a/sign-the-s...
Ban superintelligent AI until it’s safe
Reckless tech billionaires are racing to build AI ‘superintelligence’ - raising massive ethical and security concerns. From controlling nuclear weapons, to replacing millions of jobs, to creating dead
action.eko.org
October 23, 2025 at 2:37 AM
There was a moratorium on genetic cloning of DNA that still has impacts on how experiments are conducted. AI needs to hit the pause button to identify the risks and establish agreement on its implementation.
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"Winding down after a big day of diplomacy in the USA.
October 21, 2025 at 7:01 AM
"Winding down after a big day of diplomacy in the USA.
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Australians pay 4 times more in HECS repayments than the gas industry pays in Petroleum Resource Rent Tax!
Australia Institute analysis shows replacing the PRRT with a flat 25% tax on gas exports, as suggested by the ACTU, would raise over $17 billion a year.
#auspol @richarddenniss.bsky.social
Australia Institute analysis shows replacing the PRRT with a flat 25% tax on gas exports, as suggested by the ACTU, would raise over $17 billion a year.
#auspol @richarddenniss.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Australians pay 4 times more in HECS repayments than the gas industry pays in Petroleum Resource Rent Tax!
Australia Institute analysis shows replacing the PRRT with a flat 25% tax on gas exports, as suggested by the ACTU, would raise over $17 billion a year.
#auspol @richarddenniss.bsky.social
Australia Institute analysis shows replacing the PRRT with a flat 25% tax on gas exports, as suggested by the ACTU, would raise over $17 billion a year.
#auspol @richarddenniss.bsky.social
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You know what’s one of the great things about the No Kings protests today?
No one is going to storm the U.S. Capitol.
No one is going to storm the U.S. Capitol.
October 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM
You know what’s one of the great things about the No Kings protests today?
No one is going to storm the U.S. Capitol.
No one is going to storm the U.S. Capitol.