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kiri-ganai.bsky.social
Into science, social science, law, institutions, R&D, environment and the future of my 6 Grandpirates. Supporter of women in science and kids in STEM. Company and Board Director, reformed Professor and senior policy advisor.
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I spent today with two of Spain’s leading rabbit researchers visiting Australia, where rabbits (originating from Spain via England) have had a devastating impact on our environment and agriculture. Some fascinating insights from both researchers as well as our CAIRO hosts.

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USA’s McKenzie Hawkins (No. 1) scored three tries in a losing side playing the Australian women’s rugby team. It was a great match to watch on a weekend full of sports for me.

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They think they own our place!

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Been wondering for years why we’ve been hiding the kimono and obi in a draw. Finally found the solution.

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The guardian dog which sits in front of me at the football games wasn’t too keen on how our team was playing. He fell asleep in the second half. I could only empathize.

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Well that’s one less invasive species fish, carp, in the waterways near Gundagai. A refreshing morning shared with two grandpirates and a few cattle. Carp are responsible for much of the ecosystem destruction in south east Australia. Cattle access to waterways doesn’t help, destroying riparian veg.

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Michelle Heyman, Canberra United and the Australian Matilda’s centre forward, comes off the field as the first person to reach 200 games in the Australian Women’s A-League. I could almost reach down from my seat to pat her on the back. Congratulations Hayley; an inspiration to girls and boys alike!

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I do love a good dumpling. If you’re in Sydney, try out Mr Wong’s down near Circular Quay.

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Biggest surprise this past year? Putting in new front doors, not knowing the frosted glass would capture moonlight this fantastically well. Or is it an alien space ship landing in the front lawn . . .

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Young Fijian Silktails sing their national song shoulder to shoulder with the Canberra Raiders youth team. No Trump, no Putin, no international politics at play. It speaks volumes I say this because across the world the airwaves are dominated by what happens in USA more so than what happens at home.

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A guide dog sat in front of me at the rugby tonight. I’m not sure he helped much in translating what was happening on the pitch.

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Most teams of most codes of football in Australia have an Indigenous version of their jersey. Our Canberra women wear it when they play away. I wear mine to watch games. I hope to see this take off in other countries to acknowledge we always play on indigenous ground. @lakotaman.bsky.social

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From crimson dawn last post to crimson dusk this post. Last visit for the day from one of the many crimson rosellas that live nearby.

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Crimson dawn? Just the crimson rosellas coming in for a morning visit hoping for some seed to be put out. We’ve around a dozen that nest near our home here in Australia.

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I love my soccer. I’m a member of Manchester U but can’t get to the games. However I do follow and can get to Canberra United’s Australian national Women’s league games where I get a very close up view. Not sure what was said in this huddle but it worked as they won a tough game against Perth 1-0.

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For decades my wife and I have kept (separate) journals of our travels around the world, if only to settle debates about “remember when, where, what or who” many years later. Here’s Tokyo and the reflection (literally) of a journal writer.

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Cold day in Tokyo, but thankfully no inaugurations were scheduled that could be thoughtlessly moved.

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Farewell Okinawa. Beautiful sunset on last day. Now for the business end. Tokyo.

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