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harrykench.bsky.social
Harry-Dean
@harrykench.bsky.social
Hello everyone, i am an Australian scientist, designing and creating photonic chips for astronomers.
I am interested in science, in my field and out, economics, and politics.
Please feel comfortable to reach out, I am friendly and love to chat.
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Hello world,
@bsky.app is a great opportunity to build communitie and reach out to new people. I look forward to interacting with a diverse group of people with the freedom to share our opinions openly and honestly.
Perhaps worth a read on a Friday evening?
I've written my first Medium post on a passion of mine, replacing the Hare-Clark voting system with MMP. I'd love feedback, if people are interested, and to have a discussion on #actpol in the comments.
medium.com/@harrykenchi...
#canberra#auspol
The end of Hare-Clark in the ACT
Canberra’s unique blend of local and territory governance exposes the limits of the Hare-Clark system. A Mixed Member Proportional approach…
medium.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:59 AM
I've written my first Medium post on a passion of mine, replacing the Hare-Clark voting system with MMP. I'd love feedback, if people are interested, and to have a discussion on #actpol in the comments.
medium.com/@harrykenchi...
#canberra#auspol
The end of Hare-Clark in the ACT
Canberra’s unique blend of local and territory governance exposes the limits of the Hare-Clark system. A Mixed Member Proportional approach…
medium.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Following a recent post by @antonygreenelec.bsky.social (on X) re. NewsPoll vs 2022 results, I have a nice (open office) graph of the 2022 Fed Results. The senate is a little off because I used total seats rather than elected seats, but it should be close. #auspol
April 15, 2025 at 6:49 AM
It's true what they say, "As you get older, you get more conservative". I'm now nearly as right-wing as the @greens.org.au!!! despite being an ALP member. Thanks @VoteCompass, always good to check-in. #AusPol #AusVotes share.votecompass.com/s6SdEy3kalr0...
My Vote Compass Results - 2025 Australian Election
Vote Compass calculated my alignment with the candidates running in the 2025 Australian election. Try it for yourself!
share.votecompass.com
April 2, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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The first thing American doctors ask rather then how are you is

Who is you're insurance don't have it you may as well fuck off.
March 26, 2025 at 5:10 AM
I paid $900 at the dentist to have 5 fillings. I can afford this, but not many families can. One had a much larger cavity than anticipated. If i had delayed for cost reasons it would have reached the root, causing great pain and costing more money. Dentists should be a part of Medicare.
#auspol
March 26, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Finished the drive from #Canberra to #Hobart and back. The mainland has a lot to learn from the #ev infrastructure in #Tasmania.
We had only one instance of a charger being down (in NSW).
Also the AC stopped working on a 33°c day. But otherwise a successful journey.
#byd
February 3, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Not sure if the Libs plan to also do Tariffs with our closest trade partners, but I'm prepared. #politics #auspol #australia
February 3, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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President Biden has issued an executive order blocking drilling for oil in more than 625 million acres of U.S. ocean. It's the largest such move in history, but is almost guaranteed to be challenged under the incoming Trump administration.
Biden makes an 11th-hour move to block coastal oil drilling
President Biden has issued an executive order blocking drilling for oil in more than 625 million acres of U.S. ocean. It's the largest such move in history, but is almost guaranteed to be challenged u...
www.npr.org
January 6, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Reposted by Harry-Dean
A blanket of snow covers the Rock of Cashel. South Tipperary has become a winter wonderland this morning!

The Rock of Cashel, or Carraig Phádraig, is undoubtedly one of Ireland’s most iconic monuments with well more than 1500 years of stories.

#sneachta
January 5, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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An important reminder that Ireland is not prepared for even moderate weather events.

One plausible future under climate change is a collapse of the system that makes our climate mild. #sneachta
January 5, 2025 at 11:01 PM
I had my first "long distance" drive with an #ev. Not far at first, #Canberra to #Jugiong, but enough to prepare for Canberra to #Melbourne next week.
January 5, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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Rail trail enthusiasts are one step closer to an exciting new nature experience, with plans underway for an extension of the scenic and historic Mary Valley track.
Rail trail extension hopes to attract 'wallets on wheels' to tiny towns
Rail trail enthusiasts are one step closer to an exciting new nature experience, with plans underway for an extension of the scenic and historic Mary Valley track.
www.abc.net.au
December 15, 2024 at 11:28 PM
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December 15, 2024 at 2:11 PM
Hello world,
@bsky.app is a great opportunity to build communitie and reach out to new people. I look forward to interacting with a diverse group of people with the freedom to share our opinions openly and honestly.
December 15, 2024 at 6:49 AM