George Dunford
@george-dunford.bsky.social
Digital, writing, arts, books and travel. Co-author of Micronations and The Big Trip. Solo dad, kitten parent. Hoping for that old Twitter energy of collaboration and consideration.
Great news for graphic novelists.
Canada is releasing a set of stamps celebrating the nation's graphic novelists.
These stamps feature Kate Beaton, Jimmy Beaulieu, Guy Delisle, Julie Doucet, Bryan Lee O’Malley and Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, alongside some of their famous works.
These stamps feature Kate Beaton, Jimmy Beaulieu, Guy Delisle, Julie Doucet, Bryan Lee O’Malley and Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, alongside some of their famous works.
November 26, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Great news for graphic novelists.
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This might be the single funniest thing that has happened during this incredibly cursed year
November 21, 2025 at 9:59 PM
This might be the single funniest thing that has happened during this incredibly cursed year
Live updates: Trump and Mamdani's warm Oval Office meeting in the White House reut.rs/4oVvlmV
Live updates: Trump and Mamdani's warm Oval Office meeting in the White House
After months of trading barbs and insults in the media, the mayor-elect and the president appeared to put aside their differences and quickly strike a rapport.
reut.rs
November 21, 2025 at 11:28 PM
My mood scrolling platform is postcards.
MOODSCROLLING - seeking out those platforms and feeds that match your emotions and opinions. #neologism
November 12, 2025 at 7:05 AM
My mood scrolling platform is postcards.
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MAGAs are so racist they made up a lie to scare Americans about Obama being a socialist and secret Muslim born in Kenya—and karma responded by electing a Ugandan born Muslim and proud democratic socialist to mayor of New York City.😅
November 5, 2025 at 4:03 AM
MAGAs are so racist they made up a lie to scare Americans about Obama being a socialist and secret Muslim born in Kenya—and karma responded by electing a Ugandan born Muslim and proud democratic socialist to mayor of New York City.😅
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Mamdani: "We can respond to oligarchy and authoritarianism with the strength it fears, not the appeasement it craves. After all, if anyone can show a nation betrayed by Donald Trump how to defeat him, it is the city that gave rise to him."
November 5, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Mamdani: "We can respond to oligarchy and authoritarianism with the strength it fears, not the appeasement it craves. After all, if anyone can show a nation betrayed by Donald Trump how to defeat him, it is the city that gave rise to him."
Welcome to New York’s first Muslim and democratic socialist mayor. Hoping this a change for the nation.
New Yorkers shake the United States's political establishment and deliver 34-year-old democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani a stunning victory in the city's contentious mayoral election.
Zohran Mamdani claims stunning win in NYC mayoral election
New Yorkers shake the United States's political establishment and deliver 34-year-old democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani a stunning victory in the city's contentious mayoral election.
www.abc.net.au
November 5, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Welcome to New York’s first Muslim and democratic socialist mayor. Hoping this a change for the nation.
Good news for Australian storytellers.
On Tuesday, Arts Minister Tony Burke proposed a requirement for 10 per cent of streaming services' local expenditure to be spent on Australian film and TV. Here's what the industry thinks.
10pc content quota for streamers not far enough, screen industry says
On Tuesday, Arts Minister Tony Burke proposed a requirement for 10 per cent of streaming services' local expenditure to be spent on Australian film and TV. Here's what the industry thinks.
www.abc.net.au
November 5, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Good news for Australian storytellers.
An Open Letter to the Vice Chancellor of The University of Melbourne on the Closure of Meanjin
openletter.earth
September 4, 2025 at 8:55 PM
The loss of #meanjin is the felling of old growth trees in our cultural ecosystem. Our oldest lit journal has been supporting writers for 85 years but only in the stewardship of MUP for only 17.
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/s...
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/s...
Decision to close Meanjin criticised as act of ‘utter cultural vandalism’
Shutting long-running literary journal, which published emerging writers as well as the cream of Australia’s literary talent, described as ‘enormous loss’
www.theguardian.com
September 4, 2025 at 10:10 AM
The loss of #meanjin is the felling of old growth trees in our cultural ecosystem. Our oldest lit journal has been supporting writers for 85 years but only in the stewardship of MUP for only 17.
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/s...
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/s...
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It’s ludicrous and insulting to suggest that the richest university in Australia can’t afford the two part-time wages to run Meanjin.
Also: did they even try to save it? Donation drive? Philanthropic efforts? Offering it to another institution?
No.
The university council shut it down intentionally.
Also: did they even try to save it? Donation drive? Philanthropic efforts? Offering it to another institution?
No.
The university council shut it down intentionally.
Exclusive: Australia’s second-oldest literary journal, Meanjin, is being shut down today for "financial" reasons, Crikey can reveal.
Literary journal Meanjin to close after 85 years of publishing
Meanjin, a mainstay of Australia's cultural landscape and the nation's second-oldest literary publication, is shuttering after Melbourne University Publishing decided to cease financial support.
www.crikey.com.au
September 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
It’s ludicrous and insulting to suggest that the richest university in Australia can’t afford the two part-time wages to run Meanjin.
Also: did they even try to save it? Donation drive? Philanthropic efforts? Offering it to another institution?
No.
The university council shut it down intentionally.
Also: did they even try to save it? Donation drive? Philanthropic efforts? Offering it to another institution?
No.
The university council shut it down intentionally.
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It’s “Team by team reporters, baffled, trumped, tethered, cropped,
Look at that low playing,
fine, then
Look at that low playing,
fine, then
September 1, 2025 at 6:11 PM
It’s “Team by team reporters, baffled, trumped, tethered, cropped,
Look at that low playing,
fine, then
Look at that low playing,
fine, then
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It’s ‘Left of west and coming in a hurry with the Furies breathing down your neck
September 1, 2025 at 12:10 AM
It’s ‘Left of west and coming in a hurry with the Furies breathing down your neck
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Makes sense that our music industry is shifting audiences and I’m keen to hear the music that comes out of this.
For generations of musicians, there was a simple recipe for success: pack your bags and move to the west but those markets are being challenged by the growing prestige and influence of the music business in Asia.
How Asia is changing the classic Aussie band origin story
For generations of musicians, there was a simple recipe for success: pack your bags and move to the west but those markets are being challenged by the growing prestige and influence of the music business in Asia.
www.abc.net.au
August 9, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Makes sense that our music industry is shifting audiences and I’m keen to hear the music that comes out of this.
Just thinking #hottest100 is what socials should be for - people gathering around an event that celebrates our best.
I had a few hits and misses but great music all day.
I had a few hits and misses but great music all day.
July 26, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Just thinking #hottest100 is what socials should be for - people gathering around an event that celebrates our best.
I had a few hits and misses but great music all day.
I had a few hits and misses but great music all day.
And the winner is…
INXS Never Tear Us Apart.
I feel ok about it - not thrilled but…Remember the Prague video fondly and strings are always emosh. #hottest100
INXS Never Tear Us Apart.
I feel ok about it - not thrilled but…Remember the Prague video fondly and strings are always emosh. #hottest100
July 26, 2025 at 10:03 AM
And the winner is…
INXS Never Tear Us Apart.
I feel ok about it - not thrilled but…Remember the Prague video fondly and strings are always emosh. #hottest100
INXS Never Tear Us Apart.
I feel ok about it - not thrilled but…Remember the Prague video fondly and strings are always emosh. #hottest100
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The Hoods are very, very good at what they do. Have their new LP on pre-order.
Looking forward to seeing what they have for us. #Hottest100
Looking forward to seeing what they have for us. #Hottest100
July 26, 2025 at 9:56 AM
The Hoods are very, very good at what they do. Have their new LP on pre-order.
Looking forward to seeing what they have for us. #Hottest100
Looking forward to seeing what they have for us. #Hottest100
Loving Nosebleed Section at 2. And Cosby Sweater earlier too. Plus the story about digging out a sample from a crate in Hahndorf - SA represent! #hottest100
July 26, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Loving Nosebleed Section at 2. And Cosby Sweater earlier too. Plus the story about digging out a sample from a crate in Hahndorf - SA represent! #hottest100
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If you’re confused about #Hottest100 voting, remember that Australians also voted for Tony Abbott and Scott Morrison.
July 26, 2025 at 8:15 AM
If you’re confused about #Hottest100 voting, remember that Australians also voted for Tony Abbott and Scott Morrison.
Loving #hottest100 coverage. It’s an evocation of the richness of Oz #music and why it needs more support.
July 26, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Loving #hottest100 coverage. It’s an evocation of the richness of Oz #music and why it needs more support.
Got my first King Charles coin today - the only new monarch in my lifetime and he doesn’t look any happier than his mum.
#postcolonial #republicans
#postcolonial #republicans
June 3, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Got my first King Charles coin today - the only new monarch in my lifetime and he doesn’t look any happier than his mum.
#postcolonial #republicans
#postcolonial #republicans