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Lots who talk the talk. But few follow through with the inconvenience of walking the walk. Be informed. Be critical of thought. Be independent. Be precautious. Be farsighted. Be logical. Be compassionate. Be well.

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The Russia's Future channel, launched by Navalny's widow Yulia Navalnaya and Reporters Without Borders, began broadcasting Wednesday, on what would have been the late Russian activist's 49th birthday.

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Frog was in his garden. Toad came walking by. “What a fine garden you have, Frog,” he said. “Yes,” said Frog. “It is very nice, but it was hard work.”

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Three months have passed since the NACC promised an “impartial & fair investigation” into Robodebt. Nothing has been heard since. @FahyMichelle & @LizMinter #auspol michaelwest.com.au/deafening-si...

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A declaration of (informed) independence Built on a foundation of verified, evidence based strategies Sustained by resilience, community and commitment to human rights ✊ 😷

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They are speaking the truth. Maybe it’s bc I don’t have biological children but it is so obvious to me that they are our children.These Gazan children are my/your children as much as Israeli, Australian or your biological children are. See how the fig leaf of nationality covers an abyss?

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Day 603 of the war on Gaza and journalists still seem to be having trouble with the basic five W’s of reporting. Who? What? When? Why? How? For a reason I cant quite put my finger on, they keep burying the lead: Who is doing this? How did the guns fire? And why were they waiting for food?

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My work was used in a recent piece for The Conversation: "There’s a new COVID variant driving up infections. A virologist explains what to know about NB.1.8.1". The links in the paragraph "Genomic sequencing has confirmed …" point to my report for Australia. theconversation.com/theres-a-new... 🧵

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The Fed Gov needs to put a stop to the Americanisation of the health system. If Healthscope has shown us one thing, it’s that corporate self-interest is fundamentally at odds with the sustainable delivery of quality health care for the majority of Australians. #auspol #politas

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ANU colleagues - we are getting there with this open letter - nearly 400 now. 48 hours to try to get over 460 signatures, so we have more than last time. Please share in your offline and online networks. Mobilise that group chat!! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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If you want to donate to help farmers in drought, go to ruralaid.org.au #AusPol

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Weird unilateral sore throat (and raised lymph nodes) has vanished as quickly as it started. Relieved, bewildered. A little bit comforted by knowing if it was contagious at least my Covid mitigations means I won’t have spread it

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Instead of protecting Whistleblower Richard Boyle, he’s treated like a hard criminal. If he’d done the wrong thing & swept things under the carpet he’d be free. AG can intervene via Sec 71B of Judiciary Act, but is weak. Feels like a Dictatorship country, locking up good ppl?😡

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Although I can’t help but envy abled, neurotypicals right now

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Really hating living in this prelude to dystopia. And I’m simultaneously stressed and acutely aware of my privilege

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Not helping that I don’t think I can go to GP for help as no precautions taken and I’m sure there wouldn’t be any point if they couldn’t look at my throat

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Feeling stressed. One side of my throat is really sore. No other symptoms at all. I am very Covid cautious - N95 inside at all times. Ate outside with a (apparently well) friend 6 days ago. Could it be Covid? Testing negative so far

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I don’t know 4 sure if new cvd variant NB.1.8.1 is more severe But all evidence def points to it being highly virulent 200% ⬆️ in cases in a week in NZ 😮 ⬆️ in hospitalisations & deaths likely to follow If you relaxed yr protections recently, it’s def time to layer up again 😷

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"we are bound by our ethical obligation to protect life and are unequivocal in our stance: no population should be denied access to healthcare, humanitarian aid, or the means to survive." All Australian medical doctors invited to sign open letter to @albomp.bsky.social and @senatorwong.bsky.social

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My cover for the ‘New York Times For Kids’ which is in TODAY’S @nytimes.com. I drew the centrespread and some spot illustrations as well.

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Israel needs to STOP. but in the meantime, people are hungry and need to get out. Can you help with a little $$ or share?

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In trauma, anger can provide you with a rest from vulnerability. It makes sense because anger is a high energy state. It’s a necessary part of healing to visit anger but you don’t want to live there. Anger is a feeling; aggression is its behavioural manifestation

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They came to a dark cave. A big snake came out of the cave. “Hello lunch,” said the snake when he saw Frog and Toad.

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Telstra, the largest telco in Australia, is increasing their prices. This is Telstra’s second price increase in less than 12 months. They’re jacking up their cheapest plans by 50% with many seeing increases of around 10%. www.telstra.com.au/exchange/tel... 1/3

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Bun buns 🐇🥖

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Thrilled, I tell you. Not one, but FOUR of these rare visitors to my garden. Must be the soggy weather (they're known as rainbirds). They were absolutely mauling the softened old banksia spikes, and I was all for it. This is a female. Yellow-tailed black-cockatoo in the swamp banksia. 🪶 #WildOz

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Rest is Resistance. Survival is Resistance. Telling your story is Resistance. You don’t have to be boots on the ground to fight back. Survive out of spite, and then tell your story. Share your struggles. Change hearts and minds.

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Feed these people!!!! UN warns 14,000 babies could die in Gaza in next 48 hours without aid – Israel-Gaza war live https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/may/20/israel-gaza-hamas-aid-middle-east-crisis-live-news-updates

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@australianlabor.bsky.social's official response is that acting alone to sanction Israel is too hard. Here we see multiple allies finally saying enough is enough, yet Australia isn't among them. Why @albomp.bsky.social? @senatorwong.bsky.social? #auspol #gaza #genocide #SanctionIsrael #OffTheFence

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This moment from a session of Italy's parliament went viral when politician Angelo Bonelli launched a scathing attack on PM Giorgia Meloni for her support of Israel's war on Gaza.

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“Help!” cried Toad. “My list is blowing away. What will I do without my list?”

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Little vegan treat - Aquafaba meringue shell, granola, coconut vanilla yogurt, raspberry purée, raspberries #food #foodporn #vegan

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EXCLUSIVE: We dug up a video of Donald Trump trashing Qatar in 2017 calling them “funders of terrorism.” I’m sure he would hate if this clip changed their mind to give him a $400 million plane - so definitely don’t repost it.

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23 years ago i lost my son to suicide. There were no dedicated Aboriginal Mental Health Services dealing with youth suicide then. There is now. Dr. Tracy Westerman and the Jilya Institute are self funded tgrough donations. Please donate. It saves lives. www.thejilyainstitute.com.au/donate/

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Tonight’s moon rise , a tribute to this ancient land and its First Nations Custodians #MyHome Canberra #CBR Ngunnawal Country Australia

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Are you a disabled person with cancer, or do you care for someone with cancer? It's now proven that outcomes for people with cancer who catch Covid are worse than for those who don't catch Covid. This means that people with cancer should avoid catching Covid. 1/3 www.thelancet.com/journals/ecl...

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It has been over 9 weeks of siege on #Gaza, with the State of Israel banning the entry of all humanitarian aid, medical, and commercial supplies. UNRWA has thousands of trucks ready to enter and our teams in Gaza are ready to scale up the delivery. The siege must be lifted.

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