Dr Susie Walsh
@susiewalsh.bsky.social
Varuna Writer's Space Fellowship recipient 2024 (Australia) Non-fiction and Hybrid • Autistic • Non-Binary • Irrepressible • PhD Film Studies • Bushfire Survivor • Volunteer Bush Firefighter (NSW RFS) •
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Dr Susie Walsh
@susiewalsh.bsky.social
· Dec 20
Me to me:
What if I stuck eyes on a croissant?
(This is from a few years ago, but the result still makes me cackle)
What if I stuck eyes on a croissant?
(This is from a few years ago, but the result still makes me cackle)
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#Heatwave
#Birds
If it’s too hot for us, it’s too hot for birds.
• Put out a shallow dish of water in the shade
• Add a stick or stone so small birds can safely climb out
• Top up bird baths regularly so water stays cool
• Keep water out of reach of cats, as heat-stressed birds are easy prey
#Birds
If it’s too hot for us, it’s too hot for birds.
• Put out a shallow dish of water in the shade
• Add a stick or stone so small birds can safely climb out
• Top up bird baths regularly so water stays cool
• Keep water out of reach of cats, as heat-stressed birds are easy prey
January 24, 2026 at 2:55 AM
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Experience counts for everything in situations like this. Follow the whole thread there is great info. All be safe today.
If you live in Victoria, please
1. Fill your bath and sinks with cold water and get some towels
2. Be aware that the power grid may be damaged by fire and/or extreme peak demand (the grid could collapse).
3. Ensure your phone is charged and keep it on charge if possible.
1. Fill your bath and sinks with cold water and get some towels
2. Be aware that the power grid may be damaged by fire and/or extreme peak demand (the grid could collapse).
3. Ensure your phone is charged and keep it on charge if possible.
January 27, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Experience counts for everything in situations like this. Follow the whole thread there is great info. All be safe today.
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In public housing, with no insulation, @artistaffame.bsky.social has only a small window air conditioning unit
“It’s so old. I bought it from Cash Converters for about $30 eight years ago,” “It basically does nothing. It will only cool one room down. In summer I literally have to stay in my bedroom.
“It’s so old. I bought it from Cash Converters for about $30 eight years ago,” “It basically does nothing. It will only cool one room down. In summer I literally have to stay in my bedroom.
As Melissa’s rental swelters in Adelaide’s heatwave, she is confined to her bedroom – the only bearable part of the house
Advocates say many renters live in ‘glorified tents’ that are too hot in summer and too cold in winter, forcing them to spend more on energy
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2026 at 8:26 PM
In public housing, with no insulation, @artistaffame.bsky.social has only a small window air conditioning unit
“It’s so old. I bought it from Cash Converters for about $30 eight years ago,” “It basically does nothing. It will only cool one room down. In summer I literally have to stay in my bedroom.
“It’s so old. I bought it from Cash Converters for about $30 eight years ago,” “It basically does nothing. It will only cool one room down. In summer I literally have to stay in my bedroom.
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Just a heads up for everyone not from Australia: if you have any Aussie mutuals be prepared for an influx of weather skeets. It’s proper stinking hot in some parts of the country, like scorching heat a lot of you couldn’t even begin to imagine.
A day of record-breaking heat looms for Victoria, with temperatures forecast to hit 49C in the Mallee and Melbourne facing its hottest day since Black Saturday 2009. 👉 www.theguardian.com/environ...
January 26, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Just a heads up for everyone not from Australia: if you have any Aussie mutuals be prepared for an influx of weather skeets. It’s proper stinking hot in some parts of the country, like scorching heat a lot of you couldn’t even begin to imagine.
brass solidarity band performing “stand by me” in the streets of whittier next to alex pretti’s memorial. the crowd started chanting “the people united will never be defeated” so they incorporated it into the song. i love minneapolis
January 27, 2026 at 3:03 AM
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A record-breaking heatwave is impacting south-east Australia, with temperatures expected to soar in parts of Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales. Follow our live coverage.
Live: Heatwave sends temperatures soaring across Australia's south-east
A record-breaking heatwave is impacting south-east Australia, with temperatures expected to soar in parts of Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales. Follow our live coverage.
www.abc.net.au
January 26, 2026 at 10:18 PM
A record-breaking heatwave is impacting south-east Australia, with temperatures expected to soar in parts of Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales. Follow our live coverage.
Also, "Gentlemen Bring A Plate".
(I lived in small country towns in the 1980s and community events advertised in the local paper invariably stated "Ladies Bring A Plate", meaning bring food to share)
(I lived in small country towns in the 1980s and community events advertised in the local paper invariably stated "Ladies Bring A Plate", meaning bring food to share)
is the cure for male loneliness showing up early and setting up chairs?
A lot of the Male Loneliness Epidemic can be traced back to the fact that most cis dudes don’t participate in communal logistics.
January 26, 2026 at 7:34 AM
Also, "Gentlemen Bring A Plate".
(I lived in small country towns in the 1980s and community events advertised in the local paper invariably stated "Ladies Bring A Plate", meaning bring food to share)
(I lived in small country towns in the 1980s and community events advertised in the local paper invariably stated "Ladies Bring A Plate", meaning bring food to share)
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Just a heads up you don't have to be in a warning zone to self evacuate today from the Great Ocean Road or The Great Ottway National Park.
A lot of tree and sea changers should look at their options today.
Today there are plenty of open roads.
Tomorrow might be very different.
#VicFires
A lot of tree and sea changers should look at their options today.
Today there are plenty of open roads.
Tomorrow might be very different.
#VicFires
January 26, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Just a heads up you don't have to be in a warning zone to self evacuate today from the Great Ocean Road or The Great Ottway National Park.
A lot of tree and sea changers should look at their options today.
Today there are plenty of open roads.
Tomorrow might be very different.
#VicFires
A lot of tree and sea changers should look at their options today.
Today there are plenty of open roads.
Tomorrow might be very different.
#VicFires
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January 25, 2026 at 6:48 AM
January 25, 2026 at 1:14 AM
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Albo just advised that Mark Carney, PM of Canada, is coming to Australia in March and will address the parliament. Excellent. #insiders
January 24, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Albo just advised that Mark Carney, PM of Canada, is coming to Australia in March and will address the parliament. Excellent. #insiders
#Heatwave
#Birds
If it’s too hot for us, it’s too hot for birds.
• Put out a shallow dish of water in the shade
• Add a stick or stone so small birds can safely climb out
• Top up bird baths regularly so water stays cool
• Keep water out of reach of cats, as heat-stressed birds are easy prey
#Birds
If it’s too hot for us, it’s too hot for birds.
• Put out a shallow dish of water in the shade
• Add a stick or stone so small birds can safely climb out
• Top up bird baths regularly so water stays cool
• Keep water out of reach of cats, as heat-stressed birds are easy prey
January 24, 2026 at 2:55 AM
🚨 A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the whole state of Victoria - Saturday 24 January 2026.
No fires can be lit, or be allowed to remain alight, in the open air from 12:01 AM until 11:59 PM. more information: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans
#VICfires
No fires can be lit, or be allowed to remain alight, in the open air from 12:01 AM until 11:59 PM. more information: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans
#VICfires
January 23, 2026 at 7:54 AM
🚨 A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the whole state of Victoria - Saturday 24 January 2026.
No fires can be lit, or be allowed to remain alight, in the open air from 12:01 AM until 11:59 PM. more information: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans
#VICfires
No fires can be lit, or be allowed to remain alight, in the open air from 12:01 AM until 11:59 PM. more information: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans
#VICfires
"The Art Of The Concept A Deal"
Trump: "We have a concept of a deal. I think it's gonna be a very good deal for the United States. Also for them. And we're gonna work together on something having to do with the arctic as a whole, but also Greenland. And it has to do with the security and other things."
January 21, 2026 at 9:24 PM
"The Art Of The Concept A Deal"
Trump is now confusing Greenland and Iceland: "They're not there for us on Iceland, that I can tell you. Our stock market took the first dip yesterday because of Iceland. So Iceland has already cost us a lot of money."
January 21, 2026 at 9:11 PM
It didn't happen.
One day IT will happen.
One day IT will happen.
January 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM
It didn't happen.
One day IT will happen.
One day IT will happen.
Untrustworthy.
Unhinged.
Unfit.
Unhinged.
Unfit.
US President Donald Trump has shared a private message purportedly from his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron ahead of a global economic forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Trump shares messages from Macron offering G7 meeting after Davos
US President Donald Trump has shared a private message purportedly from his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron ahead of a global economic forum in Davos, Switzerland.
www.abc.net.au
January 20, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Untrustworthy.
Unhinged.
Unfit.
Unhinged.
Unfit.
January 20, 2026 at 2:43 AM
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Reminder that if you post images in my replies without alt text I am likely to mute them for everyone. This is particularly the case for text-heavy memes and/or political messaging that is mostly made up of words. Make your images accessible, please and thank you.
January 19, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Reminder that if you post images in my replies without alt text I am likely to mute them for everyone. This is particularly the case for text-heavy memes and/or political messaging that is mostly made up of words. Make your images accessible, please and thank you.
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If Albanese allows Marles to join the Peace Board we need a motion of no confidence on the floor of Parliament.
We can not allow Albanese’s cowardice to make Australia complicit in this madness any longer.
We are firmly on the wrong side of history right now.
We can not allow Albanese’s cowardice to make Australia complicit in this madness any longer.
We are firmly on the wrong side of history right now.
January 19, 2026 at 7:00 AM
If Albanese allows Marles to join the Peace Board we need a motion of no confidence on the floor of Parliament.
We can not allow Albanese’s cowardice to make Australia complicit in this madness any longer.
We are firmly on the wrong side of history right now.
We can not allow Albanese’s cowardice to make Australia complicit in this madness any longer.
We are firmly on the wrong side of history right now.
Progress...
We worked in the drizzle this weekend and most of the old concrete tank stand supports are out of the ground, broken up, and in the skip bin. Tools down now. #Demolition
#Renovation
We worked in the drizzle this weekend and most of the old concrete tank stand supports are out of the ground, broken up, and in the skip bin. Tools down now. #Demolition
#Renovation
January 18, 2026 at 5:34 AM
Progress...
We worked in the drizzle this weekend and most of the old concrete tank stand supports are out of the ground, broken up, and in the skip bin. Tools down now. #Demolition
#Renovation
We worked in the drizzle this weekend and most of the old concrete tank stand supports are out of the ground, broken up, and in the skip bin. Tools down now. #Demolition
#Renovation
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Shout out to everyone currently experiencing everything
January 18, 2026 at 4:01 AM
Shout out to everyone currently experiencing everything