Susan Redden Makatoa
@susanmakatoa.bsky.social
Comms type, news, politics and books nerd, mum to five amazing humans
The amazing @deniseshrivell.bsky.social sends out a wrap of independent Aus news on the daily. Always a good read, one to sign up for if you haven’t already.
Last TrueNorth 5pm weekday update today for a few weeks - & the 227th send!
Not bad for a small, solo-run side hustle
Been such an honour & privilege to support & share journalism & commentary from our excellent independent news media publishers
Sign up here for 2025! > truenorthnews.substack.com
Not bad for a small, solo-run side hustle
Been such an honour & privilege to support & share journalism & commentary from our excellent independent news media publishers
Sign up here for 2025! > truenorthnews.substack.com
December 20, 2024 at 12:36 AM
The amazing @deniseshrivell.bsky.social sends out a wrap of independent Aus news on the daily. Always a good read, one to sign up for if you haven’t already.
Fascinating piece by the always interesting @grogsgamut.bsky.social. Make no mistake - punters (voters) are feeling the pinch and they are furious. Time for a rethink? www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
Australia took its interest rate medicine – and it has poisoned our living standards | Greg Jericho
Even as we spent less, the Reserve Bank kept raising rates – and now household disposable income is back to what it was in 2015
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2024 at 11:24 PM
Fascinating piece by the always interesting @grogsgamut.bsky.social. Make no mistake - punters (voters) are feeling the pinch and they are furious. Time for a rethink? www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
After seeing RTO articles on the daily, two thoughts for employers:
1. You need a better narrative. Is productivity, professional development, employee satisfaction or retention better with more time in the office?
2. What flexibility do your people want and need to do their best?
1. You need a better narrative. Is productivity, professional development, employee satisfaction or retention better with more time in the office?
2. What flexibility do your people want and need to do their best?
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media.tenor.com
November 18, 2024 at 10:40 PM
After seeing RTO articles on the daily, two thoughts for employers:
1. You need a better narrative. Is productivity, professional development, employee satisfaction or retention better with more time in the office?
2. What flexibility do your people want and need to do their best?
1. You need a better narrative. Is productivity, professional development, employee satisfaction or retention better with more time in the office?
2. What flexibility do your people want and need to do their best?
As well from an ace moniker, @kellyscaletta.bsky.social has some most excellent advice.
It's up!!!! My Explainer video for BlueSky beginners.
I cover how to find your Twitter followers, Starter Packs, Feeds, Lists, some handy-dandy tools, and BlueSky etiquette.
Please watch and/or share with any newbies you know. I think it's helpful.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_V2...
I cover how to find your Twitter followers, Starter Packs, Feeds, Lists, some handy-dandy tools, and BlueSky etiquette.
Please watch and/or share with any newbies you know. I think it's helpful.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_V2...
BlueSky for Beginners
YouTube video by Machine Pun Kelly
www.youtube.com
November 18, 2024 at 10:34 AM
As well from an ace moniker, @kellyscaletta.bsky.social has some most excellent advice.
Reposted by Susan Redden Makatoa
It's up!!!! My Explainer video for BlueSky beginners.
I cover how to find your Twitter followers, Starter Packs, Feeds, Lists, some handy-dandy tools, and BlueSky etiquette.
Please watch and/or share with any newbies you know. I think it's helpful.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_V2...
I cover how to find your Twitter followers, Starter Packs, Feeds, Lists, some handy-dandy tools, and BlueSky etiquette.
Please watch and/or share with any newbies you know. I think it's helpful.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_V2...
BlueSky for Beginners
YouTube video by Machine Pun Kelly
www.youtube.com
November 15, 2024 at 1:18 AM
It's up!!!! My Explainer video for BlueSky beginners.
I cover how to find your Twitter followers, Starter Packs, Feeds, Lists, some handy-dandy tools, and BlueSky etiquette.
Please watch and/or share with any newbies you know. I think it's helpful.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_V2...
I cover how to find your Twitter followers, Starter Packs, Feeds, Lists, some handy-dandy tools, and BlueSky etiquette.
Please watch and/or share with any newbies you know. I think it's helpful.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_V2...
Massive news as someone who was previously “one of the most powerful people in Australia” arrested www.smh.com.au/national/ala...
Alan Jones arrested over allegations he indecently assaulted young men
Alan Jones has been arrested at his luxury Circular Quay apartment by NSW Police over allegations the controversial broadcaster and former Wallabies coach indecently assaulted, groped or inappropriate...
www.smh.com.au
November 17, 2024 at 9:12 PM
Massive news as someone who was previously “one of the most powerful people in Australia” arrested www.smh.com.au/national/ala...
So, *checks notes* - male combat trainer says S Ronan right about female safety concerns. Got it. www.theguardian.com/film/2024/no...
Saoirse Ronan ‘absolutely right’ about women’s safety fears, says Gladiator combat trainer
Paul Biddiss, who trained Paul Mescal and Day of the Jackal star Eddie Redmayne, says streetwise women are more aware of surveillance and harder to follow
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2024 at 11:08 PM
So, *checks notes* - male combat trainer says S Ronan right about female safety concerns. Got it. www.theguardian.com/film/2024/no...
Hello! I‘m having a lovely auld time here. I‘m a lover of stories, from the silly to the poignant to the untold. What makes my heart happy? Books, current affairs, equality, championing others, all the Mr Darcys, and my five amazing kids.
November 14, 2024 at 12:06 PM
Hello! I‘m having a lovely auld time here. I‘m a lover of stories, from the silly to the poignant to the untold. What makes my heart happy? Books, current affairs, equality, championing others, all the Mr Darcys, and my five amazing kids.