Robert Fairhead
@tallandtrue.bsky.social
Share my writing and blogging on http://TallAndTrue.com and podcasts at http://TallAndTrueShortReads.com. ❤️ #BeingADad #Dogs #Books #Writing #SydneySwans #VoiceToParliament #Sydney/#Gadigal 🚫 DMs (unless we know each other)
Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ #Plato #quotes #wisdom #ignorance
November 11, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ #Plato #quotes #wisdom #ignorance
Tell your friend in his death, part of you dies and goes with him. Wherever he goes, you also go. He will not be alone. ~ #JidduKrishnamurti #quotes #death #friend
November 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Tell your friend in his death, part of you dies and goes with him. Wherever he goes, you also go. He will not be alone. ~ #JidduKrishnamurti #quotes #death #friend
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50 years since the Dismissal.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
November 10, 2025 at 9:49 PM
50 years since the Dismissal.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
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Not for the first time, heads have rolled at the BBC following a puffed-up scandal pushed by the UK's Tory press. Will the ABC learn the lessons of its British compatriot?
Bending over backwards for the right isn’t saving the BBC. It won’t save the ABC either
www.crikey.com.au
November 11, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Not for the first time, heads have rolled at the BBC following a puffed-up scandal pushed by the UK's Tory press. Will the ABC learn the lessons of its British compatriot?
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Admiring the precise delicacy of these studies of flowers by Leonardo da Vinci, created in pen and ink over a preparatory sketch in red chalk (late 15C, Gallerie dell'Accademia, Venice)
November 11, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Admiring the precise delicacy of these studies of flowers by Leonardo da Vinci, created in pen and ink over a preparatory sketch in red chalk (late 15C, Gallerie dell'Accademia, Venice)
Part of the story brief was that it must take place on an important date from the past 50 years. I chose #TheDismissal of #GoughWhitlam's Labor government on 11 November 1975. ✍️ #writers #writing #sciencefiction #timetravel #shortstories #writesky
The Dismissal Paradox
On 11 November 1975, the Governor-General Sir John Kerr sacked Prime Minister Gough Whitlam's government in an event known as the Dismissal.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Part of the story brief was that it must take place on an important date from the past 50 years. I chose #TheDismissal of #GoughWhitlam's Labor government on 11 November 1975. ✍️ #writers #writing #sciencefiction #timetravel #shortstories #writesky
A story I vividly recall my Pop telling me about the war was how he had written home to his father from the trenches, asking him not to let his younger brother, Roly, join the army. ~ Memories of my Pop 🌺 #ArmisticeDay #WorldWarOne #war #memories
Memories of my Pop
When I was five, my brother and I moved in with our grandparents. While our Nan embraced us, our Pop could be standoffish and scary.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A story I vividly recall my Pop telling me about the war was how he had written home to his father from the trenches, asking him not to let his younger brother, Roly, join the army. ~ Memories of my Pop 🌺 #ArmisticeDay #WorldWarOne #war #memories
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"One of the principles that I’ve always adhered to is, if something’s working, it’s time to change it”.
Wildcard Round Result of Listening to Fans Who Want Less Gimmicks and Rule Changes, AFL Says — The Shovel
"One of the principles I’ve always adhered to is, if something’s working, it’s time to change it”
theshovel.com.au
November 10, 2025 at 10:39 PM
"One of the principles that I’ve always adhered to is, if something’s working, it’s time to change it”.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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One of my favourite garden centres has done it again with another stunning Christmas display. The theme this year is The Wizard of Oz!
November 10, 2025 at 6:53 PM
One of my favourite garden centres has done it again with another stunning Christmas display. The theme this year is The Wizard of Oz!
Picture the scene on the crowded steps of Old Parliament House in Canberra on that historic day in 1975. Fittingly, I'm standing to Gough's left, my fist raised in solidarity with the sacked Labor government. ✊ #shortstory #thedismissal #goughwhitlam www.tallandtrue.com.au/fiction/shor...
The Dismissal Paradox
On 11 November 1975, the Governor-General Sir John Kerr sacked Prime Minister Gough Whitlam's government in an event known as the Dismissal.
www.tallandtrue.com.au
November 10, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Picture the scene on the crowded steps of Old Parliament House in Canberra on that historic day in 1975. Fittingly, I'm standing to Gough's left, my fist raised in solidarity with the sacked Labor government. ✊ #shortstory #thedismissal #goughwhitlam www.tallandtrue.com.au/fiction/shor...
Had a great nigh at the Sydney launch of The Australian Wars book at the State Library of NSW. ACT friends might like to attend the Canberra launch at the Australian War Memorial on Friday with Rachel Perkins and Henry Reynolds! 🖤💛❤️ #Indigenous #Australia www.defendingcountry.au/news/the-aus...
Defending Country | The Australian Wars book: launch at the Australian War Memorial, 14 November
Promo for event 14 November.
www.defendingcountry.au
November 10, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Had a great nigh at the Sydney launch of The Australian Wars book at the State Library of NSW. ACT friends might like to attend the Canberra launch at the Australian War Memorial on Friday with Rachel Perkins and Henry Reynolds! 🖤💛❤️ #Indigenous #Australia www.defendingcountry.au/news/the-aus...
Bugger! Why didn't I think of today's winning word on guess number 4!? 🙄 #WQuers #Wordle #Wordle1605 5/6
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November 9, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Bugger! Why didn't I think of today's winning word on guess number 4!? 🙄 #WQuers #Wordle #Wordle1605 5/6
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Note the ABC News presenter only refers to "yesterday's rally" and does not say "Nazi" or "neo-Nazi" even once. You can bet if this was a pro-Palestinian rally, we'd be hearing about "anti-Israel protesters" on ABC News. #auspol
November 9, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Note the ABC News presenter only refers to "yesterday's rally" and does not say "Nazi" or "neo-Nazi" even once. You can bet if this was a pro-Palestinian rally, we'd be hearing about "anti-Israel protesters" on ABC News. #auspol
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happy four seasons total landscaping day to all who celebrate
November 7, 2025 at 7:59 PM
happy four seasons total landscaping day to all who celebrate
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ICYMI- yesterday’s cartoon for @australia.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:04 AM
ICYMI- yesterday’s cartoon for @australia.theguardian.com
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#60mins reporting via a whistleblower that a bikie linked security gang has partnered with our own Australian Federal Police to manage refugees on Nauru. Wild. Tragic. Outrageous. Corruption. This is a genuine scandal. #60minutes #nauru #albanese
November 9, 2025 at 10:14 AM
#60mins reporting via a whistleblower that a bikie linked security gang has partnered with our own Australian Federal Police to manage refugees on Nauru. Wild. Tragic. Outrageous. Corruption. This is a genuine scandal. #60minutes #nauru #albanese
Huge THANKS to @writerscentreau.bsky.social's #FuriousFiction team for this month's challenge. I LOVED writing my story for your Game Show prompts! Will your judges love it, too? I'll wait and see! 🙏❤️ #writing #flashfiction #shortstories #writesky
November 9, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Huge THANKS to @writerscentreau.bsky.social's #FuriousFiction team for this month's challenge. I LOVED writing my story for your Game Show prompts! Will your judges love it, too? I'll wait and see! 🙏❤️ #writing #flashfiction #shortstories #writesky
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What happens when a new discovery changes everything you thought you knew about a well known historical event? I explore that very question in this free-to-view article for @washingtonpost.com 👉 wapo.st/4oqWM7Q @groveatlantic.bsky.social #thestolencrown
November 9, 2025 at 10:26 AM
What happens when a new discovery changes everything you thought you knew about a well known historical event? I explore that very question in this free-to-view article for @washingtonpost.com 👉 wapo.st/4oqWM7Q @groveatlantic.bsky.social #thestolencrown
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who among us hasn't had a bit much to drink and gone on Ebay and bought ... a Russian aircraft?
Exclusive: Officials are urgently trying to establish whether a £36m purchase of Russian aircraft breached the UK's sanctions regime
The government only discovered it had happened after being alerted by @theobserveruk.bsky.social
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
The government only discovered it had happened after being alerted by @theobserveruk.bsky.social
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Anger as £38m is spent on plane imports from Russia | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 8:24 AM
who among us hasn't had a bit much to drink and gone on Ebay and bought ... a Russian aircraft?
First draft and edit completed for November's #FuriousFiction. I've loved plotting and writing my story for the GAME SHOW prompts. This could be one of my favourites. Hopefully, the judges will feel the same! 🤞 #writers #writing #flashfiction #shortstories www.writerscentre.com.au/furious-fict...
Furious Fiction | Australian Writers' Centre
A new FURIOUS FICTION challenge goes live on the first Friday of each month. Sign up to the Fan Club to be notified!
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November 9, 2025 at 3:08 AM
First draft and edit completed for November's #FuriousFiction. I've loved plotting and writing my story for the GAME SHOW prompts. This could be one of my favourites. Hopefully, the judges will feel the same! 🤞 #writers #writing #flashfiction #shortstories www.writerscentre.com.au/furious-fict...
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Remember the time Obama personally caught a fainting woman during his speech — rather than just blankly staring like a sociopath?
Character isn't something you tell people about.
It's something you live.
Character isn't something you tell people about.
It's something you live.
November 7, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Remember the time Obama personally caught a fainting woman during his speech — rather than just blankly staring like a sociopath?
Character isn't something you tell people about.
It's something you live.
Character isn't something you tell people about.
It's something you live.
November 8, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Today I celebrate 1 month since the release of my graphic novel, if u haven't read it yet, it's free now with an option to tip, so go read it or I'll eat you 🍽️ 😂😂.
47pages- fully illustrated.
Tittle: STELLAR
47pages- fully illustrated.
Tittle: STELLAR
September 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Today I celebrate 1 month since the release of my graphic novel, if u haven't read it yet, it's free now with an option to tip, so go read it or I'll eat you 🍽️ 😂😂.
47pages- fully illustrated.
Tittle: STELLAR
47pages- fully illustrated.
Tittle: STELLAR