Bushbark
@bushbark.bsky.social
Curious human.
Biodiversity & citizen science.
Lover of owls, invertebrates, reptiles.
Constant reader.
Habitat gardener. Tea drinker. Crafty. Gluten free baker.
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🐶🐾Precious Maltese Shih Tzu
Yugambeh Country, Logan QLD
Australia
She/Her
Biodiversity & citizen science.
Lover of owls, invertebrates, reptiles.
Constant reader.
Habitat gardener. Tea drinker. Crafty. Gluten free baker.
🍄🟫🐸🐌🪲🦉🦎🐍🌿🌹
🐶🐾Precious Maltese Shih Tzu
Yugambeh Country, Logan QLD
Australia
She/Her
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As the prime minister marks the death of John Laws, other politicians reminisce about how easy it was to manipulate Australia’s most powerful broadcaster, even writing editorials for him to read on air. Read more: satpa.pe/y60P6Ui
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
As the prime minister marks the death of John Laws, other politicians reminisce about how easy it was to manipulate Australia’s most powerful broadcaster, even writing editorials for him to read on air. Read more: satpa.pe/y60P6Ui
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"Something is deeply wrong with this system, when people who are wealthy are getting far wealthier...and people who don't have a lot are falling further and further behind."
- Dr Cassandra Goldie AO, CEO, Australian Council of Social Service at our Revenue Summit 2025
#auspol
- Dr Cassandra Goldie AO, CEO, Australian Council of Social Service at our Revenue Summit 2025
#auspol
November 14, 2025 at 5:32 AM
"Something is deeply wrong with this system, when people who are wealthy are getting far wealthier...and people who don't have a lot are falling further and further behind."
- Dr Cassandra Goldie AO, CEO, Australian Council of Social Service at our Revenue Summit 2025
#auspol
- Dr Cassandra Goldie AO, CEO, Australian Council of Social Service at our Revenue Summit 2025
#auspol
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Non-compostable plastic fruit and vegetable stickers to go. Yeah! knittingnannas.org/2025/11/14/g...
Good News November 14, 2025
Treaty – YEAH! Go Victoria!! Plus: AI used to tackle tricky plastic; and goodbye to those flipping soy sauce fish!
knittingnannas.org
November 14, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Non-compostable plastic fruit and vegetable stickers to go. Yeah! knittingnannas.org/2025/11/14/g...
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Powerful, intelligent, articulate condemnation of Western news media and US influence by an Egyptian woman in convo with CNN's Clarissa Ward, at the border with #Gaza. Superb. #USPolitics #EndTheOccupation #FreePalestine #JournalismMatters
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Powerful, intelligent, articulate condemnation of Western news media and US influence by an Egyptian woman in convo with CNN's Clarissa Ward, at the border with #Gaza. Superb. #USPolitics #EndTheOccupation #FreePalestine #JournalismMatters
They Always Come For the Books (Full Speech)
YouTube video by Steve Hofstetter
youtube.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:45 AM
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It’s pollinator week! Here’s a commission I did for Old Parliament House - you can download the whole poster on their website! 1/8 #pollinatorweek #bees #pollination
November 13, 2025 at 11:39 PM
It’s pollinator week! Here’s a commission I did for Old Parliament House - you can download the whole poster on their website! 1/8 #pollinatorweek #bees #pollination
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I love all Calvin and Hobbes, but the early ones hold a special place, and they’ve all aged really well.
November 14, 2025 at 12:45 AM
I love all Calvin and Hobbes, but the early ones hold a special place, and they’ve all aged really well.
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It will financially cripple Tasmania, but hey, let's debate it and ignore the experts! We love shiny things and the AFL said we must. 🤦♂️
"The Tasmanian Planning Commission (TPC) recommended against proceeding on a range of planning and financial grounds."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
"The Tasmanian Planning Commission (TPC) recommended against proceeding on a range of planning and financial grounds."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Debate begins for controversial Hobart stadium ahead of parliamentary vote
Tasmania's lower house has started debating an "order" to build the Macquarie Point stadium.
www.abc.net.au
November 13, 2025 at 4:57 AM
It will financially cripple Tasmania, but hey, let's debate it and ignore the experts! We love shiny things and the AFL said we must. 🤦♂️
"The Tasmanian Planning Commission (TPC) recommended against proceeding on a range of planning and financial grounds."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
"The Tasmanian Planning Commission (TPC) recommended against proceeding on a range of planning and financial grounds."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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Not all environmental disasters are man-made. Australia’s unprecedented toxic algal bloom has a surprise culprit | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...
Australia’s unprecedented toxic algal bloom has a surprise culprit
A relatively unknown species is producing a notorious neurotoxin, devastating sea life
www.science.org
November 14, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Not all environmental disasters are man-made. Australia’s unprecedented toxic algal bloom has a surprise culprit | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...
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The work of Sue Welfare, contemporary UK printmaker #ReframingWomenPrintmaker
November 13, 2025 at 8:36 AM
The work of Sue Welfare, contemporary UK printmaker #ReframingWomenPrintmaker
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🇨🇦 Neil Young is turning 80 — and these Canadian musicians are throwing him a party at Massey Hall in Toronto.
#NeilYoung🇨🇦
#CanadaSky🍁
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
#NeilYoung🇨🇦
#CanadaSky🍁
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
Neil Young is about to turn 80 — and these Canadian musicians are throwing him a party at Massey Hall
"NY80: A Celebration of Neil Young and His Music,” hosted by CBC’s Tom Power, will take place Nov. 12.
www.thestar.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:53 AM
🇨🇦 Neil Young is turning 80 — and these Canadian musicians are throwing him a party at Massey Hall in Toronto.
#NeilYoung🇨🇦
#CanadaSky🍁
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
#NeilYoung🇨🇦
#CanadaSky🍁
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
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The Attican maiden Myrsine excelled in beauty and strength, winning Athena’s favour by triumphing in race and ring. When jealous rivals struck her down, the goddess, grieving her favourite, transformed her into a myrtle, a tree cherished as dearly as the olive. #FolkloreThursday
November 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The Attican maiden Myrsine excelled in beauty and strength, winning Athena’s favour by triumphing in race and ring. When jealous rivals struck her down, the goddess, grieving her favourite, transformed her into a myrtle, a tree cherished as dearly as the olive. #FolkloreThursday
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QLD appoints former chair of far right group Advance to school curriculum board, as union leaders ousted!
Catholic education leader also appointed in changes that come amid breakdown in teacher pay negotiations!
JFC #QLD LNP are importing #ChristoFascist tactics to take over Education Dept!
#qldpol
Catholic education leader also appointed in changes that come amid breakdown in teacher pay negotiations!
JFC #QLD LNP are importing #ChristoFascist tactics to take over Education Dept!
#qldpol
November 13, 2025 at 10:18 AM
QLD appoints former chair of far right group Advance to school curriculum board, as union leaders ousted!
Catholic education leader also appointed in changes that come amid breakdown in teacher pay negotiations!
JFC #QLD LNP are importing #ChristoFascist tactics to take over Education Dept!
#qldpol
Catholic education leader also appointed in changes that come amid breakdown in teacher pay negotiations!
JFC #QLD LNP are importing #ChristoFascist tactics to take over Education Dept!
#qldpol
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France: "Wearing a mask is once again mandatory in Paris hospitals"
"Faced with a rapid rise in respiratory infections, several hospitals in the Île-de-France region have decided to reinstate mandatory mask-wearing for healthcare workers, visitors, and patients over the age of 6."
archive.li/ZeKtJ
"Faced with a rapid rise in respiratory infections, several hospitals in the Île-de-France region have decided to reinstate mandatory mask-wearing for healthcare workers, visitors, and patients over the age of 6."
archive.li/ZeKtJ
November 12, 2025 at 8:02 AM
France: "Wearing a mask is once again mandatory in Paris hospitals"
"Faced with a rapid rise in respiratory infections, several hospitals in the Île-de-France region have decided to reinstate mandatory mask-wearing for healthcare workers, visitors, and patients over the age of 6."
archive.li/ZeKtJ
"Faced with a rapid rise in respiratory infections, several hospitals in the Île-de-France region have decided to reinstate mandatory mask-wearing for healthcare workers, visitors, and patients over the age of 6."
archive.li/ZeKtJ
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The latest Dollars & Sense pod is up - featuring @amyremeikis.bsky.social’s panel from the Revenue Summit with @maiyazize.bsky.social and @purplepingers.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/podcasts/251...
thepoint.com.au/podcasts/251...
How bad policy created a housing crisis
The point.com.au
thepoint.com.au
November 13, 2025 at 6:36 AM
The latest Dollars & Sense pod is up - featuring @amyremeikis.bsky.social’s panel from the Revenue Summit with @maiyazize.bsky.social and @purplepingers.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/podcasts/251...
thepoint.com.au/podcasts/251...
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Porno-Mikey told Adelita Grijalva "that It was not personal" holding her swearing in for 50 days.
Adelita responded back to his face, "it sure felt personal."
She is a fireball.
Adelita responded back to his face, "it sure felt personal."
She is a fireball.
November 13, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Porno-Mikey told Adelita Grijalva "that It was not personal" holding her swearing in for 50 days.
Adelita responded back to his face, "it sure felt personal."
She is a fireball.
Adelita responded back to his face, "it sure felt personal."
She is a fireball.
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I have an early morning, so that’s it for me. Incredible amount of movement this evening! We didn’t quite hit the aurora high of last night, but no night staring at the sky is wasted.
📍Central MN
📍Central MN
November 13, 2025 at 4:39 AM
I have an early morning, so that’s it for me. Incredible amount of movement this evening! We didn’t quite hit the aurora high of last night, but no night staring at the sky is wasted.
📍Central MN
📍Central MN
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Stunning writing
Stunning observations
Watch how our society in all its facets - built by men, designed by men, produced by men, predominantly controlled by men - works to protect the man every time
(From the BBC drama: The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies, on ABC iview I believe)
Stunning observations
Watch how our society in all its facets - built by men, designed by men, produced by men, predominantly controlled by men - works to protect the man every time
(From the BBC drama: The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies, on ABC iview I believe)
October 22, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Stunning writing
Stunning observations
Watch how our society in all its facets - built by men, designed by men, produced by men, predominantly controlled by men - works to protect the man every time
(From the BBC drama: The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies, on ABC iview I believe)
Stunning observations
Watch how our society in all its facets - built by men, designed by men, produced by men, predominantly controlled by men - works to protect the man every time
(From the BBC drama: The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies, on ABC iview I believe)
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Whitlams legacy lives on
November 11, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Whitlams legacy lives on
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michaelwest.com.au/no-trust-dee...
This is an insult to our democracy. It’s an insult to the intelligence of voters. It’s corruption in plain sight.
This must not stand.
#Nauru #auspol #NACC
This is an insult to our democracy. It’s an insult to the intelligence of voters. It’s corruption in plain sight.
This must not stand.
#Nauru #auspol #NACC
No trust deed. Billions of tax dollars to be spent without oversight by Nauru - Michael West
The Labor Government's deal with Nauru to resettle unwanted refugees will cost Australian taxpayers billions, spent on who knows what.
michaelwest.com.au
November 13, 2025 at 4:01 AM
michaelwest.com.au/no-trust-dee...
This is an insult to our democracy. It’s an insult to the intelligence of voters. It’s corruption in plain sight.
This must not stand.
#Nauru #auspol #NACC
This is an insult to our democracy. It’s an insult to the intelligence of voters. It’s corruption in plain sight.
This must not stand.
#Nauru #auspol #NACC
Morning #WQuers
Hit and miss
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November 12, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Morning #WQuers
Hit and miss
#Wordle 1,608 2/6
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November 11, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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How brilliant was @punterspolitics.bsky.social fundraiser in Canberra with @instanterudite.bsky.social doing the red carpet. I would’ve loved to know why Bridget McKenzie turned up 😆
The Sunday Shot goes to dinner with @punterspolitics!
YouTube video by The Sunday Shot
youtube.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:05 AM
How brilliant was @punterspolitics.bsky.social fundraiser in Canberra with @instanterudite.bsky.social doing the red carpet. I would’ve loved to know why Bridget McKenzie turned up 😆