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Curious human. Biodiversity & citizen science. Lover of owls, invertebrates, reptiles. Constant reader. Habitat gardener. Tea drinker. Crafty. Gluten free baker. πŸ„β€πŸŸ«πŸΈπŸŒπŸͺ²πŸ¦‰πŸ¦ŽπŸπŸŒΏπŸŒΉ 🐢🐾Precious Maltese Shih Tzu Yugambeh Country, Logan QLD Australia She/Her

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10.03.2026 12:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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10.03.2026 12:24 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Two dogs by a backyard pool: a small brown, white, and tan long-haired Chihuahua (Chippy) floats in a Bluey inflatable ring in the water while a red and tan Kelpie (Rufus) lies happily beside the pool with his tongue out, with palm trees in the sunny background.

Two dogs by a backyard pool: a small brown, white, and tan long-haired Chihuahua (Chippy) floats in a Bluey inflatable ring in the water while a red and tan Kelpie (Rufus) lies happily beside the pool with his tongue out, with palm trees in the sunny background.

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choccy boys got a pool day

10.03.2026 03:41 πŸ‘ 47 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Australia to send aircraft and air-to-air missiles to Gulf to β€˜protect and defend’ civilians, PM says Anthony Albanese announces surveillance aircraft, air-to-air missiles and supporting personnel will be deployed to the UAE after request from their president

Gulf countries welcomed US military bases because they thought it would make them safer. In fact it's put them directly in harm's way due to the US's actions and the US has not adequately defended them.

We should think about this precedent in the AUKUS context. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

10.03.2026 03:56 πŸ‘ 38 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
White tee being worn by a woman featuring a pop art illustration of UN special rapatouer, Francesca Albanese.

White tee being worn by a woman featuring a pop art illustration of UN special rapatouer, Francesca Albanese.

How someone talks about Francesca Albanese is probably the best political litmus test that exists. What. A. Woman. ❀️ Tees: tinyurl.com/24kw22p8

10.03.2026 03:56 πŸ‘ 55 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Take Your Super Back About 12,000 people have lost their superannuation savings due to the collapses of the Shield and First Guardian Master Funds. Are you one of them?

Around 12,000 people were impacted by the Shield and First Guardian Master Fund collapse, but only 2,000 have lodged complaints with the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA).

If you received dodgy advice, you may be eligible for compensation

#superannuation #AusPol #AusSky #OzSky

10.03.2026 02:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Six frames. Woman talking to girl. 1. β€œSunday was International Women’s Day - the one day of the year when women get to…” (girl looks excited) 2. β€œβ€¦be controlling and violent toward their partners,…” (girl looks less thrilled) 3. β€œβ€¦tell men what to wear and what they can do with their bodies,…” (girl looks a bit stunned) 4. β€œβ€¦make men feel unsafe and blame them if they get attacked,…” (girl looks uncomfortable)  5. β€œβ€¦and curtail men’s liberty and make laws that serve our own interests.” (Girl looks depressed) 6. β€œBecause men deserve a day off.” (Girl looks seriously unconvinced.)

Six frames. Woman talking to girl. 1. β€œSunday was International Women’s Day - the one day of the year when women get to…” (girl looks excited) 2. β€œβ€¦be controlling and violent toward their partners,…” (girl looks less thrilled) 3. β€œβ€¦tell men what to wear and what they can do with their bodies,…” (girl looks a bit stunned) 4. β€œβ€¦make men feel unsafe and blame them if they get attacked,…” (girl looks uncomfortable) 5. β€œβ€¦and curtail men’s liberty and make laws that serve our own interests.” (Girl looks depressed) 6. β€œBecause men deserve a day off.” (Girl looks seriously unconvinced.)

#IWD2026.
My @smh @theage cartoon.

09.03.2026 20:51 πŸ‘ 321 πŸ” 109 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 6
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Pauline Hanson secured taxpayer-funded solar rebate despite calling for subsidies to large-scale renewables to end Exclusive: Spokesperson for One Nation leader says it supports roof-top solar, as Matt Canavan also defends using scheme

FOI reveals Pauline Hanson, Matt Canavan & Kevin Hogan have all accessed the government's small-scale renewable energy scheme which provides funding for rooftop solar, solar batteries, solar water heaters & air-sourced heat pumps. #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

09.03.2026 21:30 πŸ‘ 109 πŸ” 60 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 16
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Moral double vision as Australia heads to the Gulf - Michael West Australia claimed impotence over Gaza but is now sending military support to the US-Israel war in the Gulf. Hypocrisy, writes Andrew Brown

So now we send military to the Gulf. Why was Australia so 'cautious' over Gaza, now action heroes for US-Israel war against Iran? Andrew Brown on the double standard
#UAE #Iran #trump #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/moral-double...

09.03.2026 22:58 πŸ‘ 115 πŸ” 62 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 5
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Iranian women’s soccer players granted asylum in Australia The announcement followed days of urging by Iranian groups in Australia and by Trump for the Australian government to offer help to the women.

The announcement followed days of urging by Iranian groups in Australia and by Trump for the Australian government to offer help to the women.

09.03.2026 23:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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In contrast to the coverup of the EPSTEIN crimes here in America, there are ongoing investigations in the UK, France, Turkey, Poland, Latvia & Lithuania that is sure to expose his central, filthy role in the largest crimes against humanity case in world history. #AccountabilityIsComing

09.03.2026 20:30 πŸ‘ 33831 πŸ” 9341 πŸ’¬ 1763 πŸ“Œ 663
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Darwin residents urged to reduce water usage as city's dam stops operations Amid issues with the pump station at Darwin River Dam, which is the city's major supplier of water, Power and Water Corporation have urged locals to reduce their water consumption.

β€œDarwin residents have been urged to reduce..water usage following the stalling of water pumps at the city's main dam. Power & Water Corporation say the issue was caused by flash flooding & a "heavy wet season" that lead to the dam being at more than 110% capacity”

www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...

09.03.2026 23:13 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Israel unlawfully used white phosphorus in Lebanon: HRW Images verified by Human Rights Watch show Israel fired white phosphorus in populated areas of southern Lebanon.

Images verified by Human Rights Watch show Israel fired white phosphorus in populated areas of southern Lebanon.

09.03.2026 07:30 πŸ‘ 1049 πŸ” 732 πŸ’¬ 33 πŸ“Œ 97

the ABC has thrown a 3-employee live blog at its debut forum showcasing David Speers with a panel of zionists discussing their feelings from the safety of Australia as Israel poisons a city of 9 million people, blows up schools and hospitals, and half the region, and the global economy.

09.03.2026 09:25 πŸ‘ 178 πŸ” 70 πŸ’¬ 19 πŸ“Œ 0
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Dear @goldingcartoons.bsky.social, Thank you. THIS is outstanding. 🎨 #Russia #Israel #Trump #USPolitics

09.03.2026 10:03 πŸ‘ 240 πŸ” 98 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

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09.03.2026 10:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Connections
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09.03.2026 10:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸŽ‰ congrats

09.03.2026 10:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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WE DID IT! THIRD gosling encounter in the first week of baby bird season 2026!

These are over a week old and not nearly as round, but still around till the end of the thread because I got THE SHOT! it's soooo good!

Encounter over so posting whole thread 🧡

08.03.2026 00:20 πŸ‘ 524 πŸ” 81 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 8
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Yesterday I filmed several baby birds walking across a street directly at my camera and asked Bluesky to suggest music

Several dozen folks did

Some even dubbed music over the original clip.

I haven't been able to get this out of my head.

So I give you

A Bluesky exclusive:

Reservoir Ducks

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09.03.2026 03:46 πŸ‘ 2557 πŸ” 927 πŸ’¬ 86 πŸ“Œ 77
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On Fandom, Heartbreak, and Joss Whedon One night at the dinner table my kids asked which I like better: Star Wars or Star Trek. I demurred; they insisted; I insisted I couldn’t…

(I wrote this. I stand by every word. I was right. And also I am 𝗏̢𝖾̢𝗋̢𝗒̢ ̢𝗅̢𝗂̢𝗄̢𝖾̢𝗅̢𝗒̢ absolutely going to disappoint Past Emily and consume every last moment of any reboot of the browncoat show, even if it involves, as it surely will, the person about whom I wrote that my relationship with them "is over.")

05.03.2026 22:37 πŸ‘ 80 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 2

Conditions have cleared the Coast through Miriam Vale to Gladstone, after a cluster of 100-300mm fell today. Some areas near Miriam Vale have recorded nearly 600mm in 3 days!

09.03.2026 08:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, Emily. Perfectly captured the feelings I have for Firefly and the dilemma I felt for loving it, despite the creator.

09.03.2026 07:57 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Severe Weather Warning for HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for parts of Capricornia & Wide Bay & Burnett Forecast Districts.

#QLDWeather #FloodedForgetIt #BOM

09.03.2026 07:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Reddit screenshot from Glasgow thread. Bright flames rising out the side of a Victorian building.

Reddit screenshot from Glasgow thread. Bright flames rising out the side of a Victorian building.

Video screenshot from Reddit. Building is now a shell with flames visible in every window.

Video screenshot from Reddit. Building is now a shell with flames visible in every window.

The roof has collapsed embers rise into the night sky.

The roof has collapsed embers rise into the night sky.

The fire at Glasgow central station is utterly devastating. Shops, homes and our transport link to England are being wiped out.
I am amazed by the limited news coverage.

08.03.2026 21:11 πŸ‘ 1763 πŸ” 791 πŸ’¬ 81 πŸ“Œ 106

This image is a fictional advisory notice from the United Kingdom's Ministry of Wireless Coordination, National Radio Capability Review.

09.03.2026 07:14 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

When I left for town this morning the fuel was $1.99 a litre.

Coming back four hours later $2.15.

Here’s to mainstream politicians in #auspol giving uncritical support for this utterly insane bullshit war πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

09.03.2026 03:32 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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'Disgraceful': Petrol stations running dry as suppliers cut off fuel

Independent petrol stations running dry as suppliers cut off fuel to regional Australia www.9news.com.au/national/fue...

09.03.2026 05:20 πŸ‘ 41 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 10
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Up to $1.4 billion in medical research remains unused under government cap Researchers say securing funding has become increasingly tough, with many left with no choice but to spend a disproportionate amount of time applying for grants.

More than 60% of Australian medical researchers left active research roles between 2019 & 2024 because they could not make ends meet - while my costings from the PBO suggest the govt could more than double annual spending from the MRFF without any effect on its base level of funding.

09.03.2026 04:45 πŸ‘ 139 πŸ” 52 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 3
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'Foreigners' send Hanson packing Former One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has decided not to move to Europe as planned, as it is full of immigrants and refugees, she says.

"Goodbye forever." In February 2010 Pauline Hanson announced her emigration from Australia to the UK. By November, after a 10 week European trip, she completely backed out. The future immigrant had been confronted with immigrants & refugees. #auspol www.sbs.com.au/news/article...

09.03.2026 03:38 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0