Bri (she/her)
@eatmeetswest.bsky.social
🎂🍔🍩🖖🏻🦖🐱🧶🏳️🌈 Introverted feminist, knitter, baby DM, fighter. Sometimes Broadsheet-erer. Enthusiast. Dessertress. Lover of Whadjuk boodja
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“The responsibility of the media is, as always, to look precisely at what is being said and done, and the context in which that is happening. In this racially charged moment, that responsibility is more important than ever.”
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
As Dutton parades his softer side, let’s not forget how hard he’s played the politics of race
In these racially charged times, the opposition leader has returned to old ways as the election campaign approaches.
www.smh.com.au
February 18, 2025 at 12:41 AM
“The responsibility of the media is, as always, to look precisely at what is being said and done, and the context in which that is happening. In this racially charged moment, that responsibility is more important than ever.”
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
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If you're wanting to FOI a federal minister's office about something, you should do it now.
If the current government loses the election or if there's a reshuffle, the documents will suddenly no longer be a "document of a minister".
Rex Patrick has been fighting against this but govt is appealing.
If the current government loses the election or if there's a reshuffle, the documents will suddenly no longer be a "document of a minister".
Rex Patrick has been fighting against this but govt is appealing.
February 17, 2025 at 11:45 PM
If you're wanting to FOI a federal minister's office about something, you should do it now.
If the current government loses the election or if there's a reshuffle, the documents will suddenly no longer be a "document of a minister".
Rex Patrick has been fighting against this but govt is appealing.
If the current government loses the election or if there's a reshuffle, the documents will suddenly no longer be a "document of a minister".
Rex Patrick has been fighting against this but govt is appealing.
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Morning! If you have a life (congrats, I am very jealous) and were doing other things than watching Auspol this morning but want to punish yourself by catching up - I have you covered - live.australiainstitute.org.au
Australia Institute Live – Daily updates from The Australia Institute
live.australiainstitute.org.au
February 4, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Morning! If you have a life (congrats, I am very jealous) and were doing other things than watching Auspol this morning but want to punish yourself by catching up - I have you covered - live.australiainstitute.org.au
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A play in two acts:
February 4, 2025 at 1:34 PM
A play in two acts:
I am the chair of my workplace’s LGBT employee reference group. One of the things I am most proud of in my life is helping a coworker dad understand what it meant when his kids came out to him, and how to respond. He didn’t know the terms or concepts, but he didn’t want to hurt his kids.
When people like Dutton talk about “cultural diversity” or DEI jobs they’re essentially just denigrating non-white people.
It’s straight racism and journalists need to call it out.
www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...
It’s straight racism and journalists need to call it out.
www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...
Dutton says cultural diversity jobs do nothing to help Australians
During an impassioned speech on Friday, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton pledged, if elected, to slash the public sector – and one area in particular.
www.theage.com.au
January 31, 2025 at 9:46 AM
I am the chair of my workplace’s LGBT employee reference group. One of the things I am most proud of in my life is helping a coworker dad understand what it meant when his kids came out to him, and how to respond. He didn’t know the terms or concepts, but he didn’t want to hurt his kids.
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my sister and i do this thing that we call the cunt cone and it’s basically the maxwell smart cone of silence but for bitchy things that need to be quarantined between us for the greater good of society. anyways when we cunt cone with wine and chip on a thursday night? that’s spiritual
January 30, 2025 at 9:12 AM
my sister and i do this thing that we call the cunt cone and it’s basically the maxwell smart cone of silence but for bitchy things that need to be quarantined between us for the greater good of society. anyways when we cunt cone with wine and chip on a thursday night? that’s spiritual
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It's "woke" to *checks notes* support parks.
January 30, 2025 at 7:19 AM
It's "woke" to *checks notes* support parks.
This is even more exciting than when Michelle Obama announced she was a knitter!!!
Thank you, I’ll have plenty! I used to crochet a long time ago and just started knitting a few weeks ago.
It’s been a great way to stop doomscrolling and reflect 😌
I’ve finished a Sophie scarf and have started a sweater. (I’m waiting for more purple yarn & am casting on a new cardigan as I wait 🫣)
It’s been a great way to stop doomscrolling and reflect 😌
I’ve finished a Sophie scarf and have started a sweater. (I’m waiting for more purple yarn & am casting on a new cardigan as I wait 🫣)
January 30, 2025 at 12:37 PM
This is even more exciting than when Michelle Obama announced she was a knitter!!!
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As a restaurant critic is it my solemn duty to inform you that there’s a Michelin-starred spot in Germany called Restaurant Überfahrt
January 29, 2025 at 3:11 PM
As a restaurant critic is it my solemn duty to inform you that there’s a Michelin-starred spot in Germany called Restaurant Überfahrt
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I said yesterday that it was likely Dutton would announce a federal inquiry on trans healthcare if he wins and look, the groundwork is being laid by all the usual suspects. www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/call-...
www.theaustralian.com.au
January 29, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I said yesterday that it was likely Dutton would announce a federal inquiry on trans healthcare if he wins and look, the groundwork is being laid by all the usual suspects. www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/call-...
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this is how I know Perth fringe aren’t checking the event descriptions
January 28, 2025 at 9:27 AM
this is how I know Perth fringe aren’t checking the event descriptions
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I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion
The Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in payments.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 28, 2025 at 3:03 AM
I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
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"So, I return to my original question — how much do I really need to know? And, further, how can I ensure that I’m getting the knowledge I seek without either turning towards ignorance or overwhelming myself with information?"
How Much Do I Really Need to Know?
investing in humanity, divesting from socials
www.wordsfromeliza.com
January 26, 2025 at 4:48 PM
"So, I return to my original question — how much do I really need to know? And, further, how can I ensure that I’m getting the knowledge I seek without either turning towards ignorance or overwhelming myself with information?"
There’s truly no faster way to ruin your day than cracking a rotten egg.
January 26, 2025 at 4:25 AM
There’s truly no faster way to ruin your day than cracking a rotten egg.
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we never should’ve given power to the nerds. the jocks shouldn’t have it either. we must usher in the age of the goths
January 25, 2025 at 5:41 PM
we never should’ve given power to the nerds. the jocks shouldn’t have it either. we must usher in the age of the goths
And here comes the anti-DEI shit…
In fact the Coalition has always rejected diversity in its ranks
January 24, 2025 at 6:04 AM
And here comes the anti-DEI shit…
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This is where I'm at right now. There's a difference between being informed and poisoning your brain with what you can't control.
A lot of this is going to get blocked in court. A lot of it isn't really meaningful. And unless it's literally your job there is not much you can do about any of it tonight. And no, worrying about it does not somehow give you control over events, my shrink was real clear about that.
don’t give into that shit - you’re allowed to log off and just catch up on it later
January 21, 2025 at 5:33 AM
This is where I'm at right now. There's a difference between being informed and poisoning your brain with what you can't control.
Dutton will be furiously taking notes, and you can pry my LGBTQIA+ employee group out of my cold dead hands
January 21, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Dutton will be furiously taking notes, and you can pry my LGBTQIA+ employee group out of my cold dead hands
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Weird that we have to say this, but the government doesn’t get to decide what gender a person is.
January 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Weird that we have to say this, but the government doesn’t get to decide what gender a person is.
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You’re going to see a lot of your favourites jump on the Trump et al bandwagon this time around in the name of ‘unity’ and ‘bringing people together’. Make no mistake - it’s not unity, it’s capitulation
January 20, 2025 at 10:53 PM
You’re going to see a lot of your favourites jump on the Trump et al bandwagon this time around in the name of ‘unity’ and ‘bringing people together’. Make no mistake - it’s not unity, it’s capitulation
@astrokatie.com please be proud of me
January 20, 2025 at 10:38 AM
@astrokatie.com please be proud of me