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Esther Anatolitis @anatolitis.bsky.social · 58m

What a fine evening we’re in for!

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Prof Jenny Hocking @palaceletters.bsky.social · 11h

Really looking forward to this! Melburnians please join me in conversation w the wonderful Esther Anatolitis celebrating the launch of her book ’When Australia became a republic’, a fascinating look at Australia, politics, the Whitlam dismissal & so much more! Wed 15 Oct 6pm Readings Carlton #auspol

Esther Anatolitis @anatolitis.bsky.social · 1d

Of course, this Wednesday evening 15 October, Melburnians will come join @palaceletters.bsky.social Jenny Hocking and I for the Readings launch of When Australia Became a Republic—see you there! Free, RSVP here: www.readings.com.au/events/esthe...

Esther Anatolitis in conversation

We are delighted to have Professor Jennifer Hocking join Esther Anatolitis in conversation to discuss her essay, When Australia Became a Republic. In When Australia Became a Republic, Esther Anatolit...

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Esther Anatolitis @anatolitis.bsky.social · 1d

Keaton’s “endearing performance as Woody Allen’s eccentric, insecure girlfriend”? This film is about *her* life. It’s literally called Annie Hall. Allen always made it clear that the film was based on Keaton’s inimitable character and style. Come on @reuters.com: don’t diminish a feminist legend.

Reuters @reuters.com · 1d

Diane Keaton, who won an Academy Award and captured hearts with her endearing performance as Woody Allen's eccentric, insecure girlfriend in the 1977 romantic comedy ‘Annie Hall,’ died at age 79, People reported on Saturday, citing a family spokesperson reut.rs/3W11pJa

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Esther Anatolitis @anatolitis.bsky.social · 1d

Of course, this Wednesday evening 15 October, Melburnians will come join @palaceletters.bsky.social Jenny Hocking and I for the Readings launch of When Australia Became a Republic—see you there! Free, RSVP here: www.readings.com.au/events/esthe...

Esther Anatolitis in conversation

We are delighted to have Professor Jennifer Hocking join Esther Anatolitis in conversation to discuss her essay, When Australia Became a Republic. In When Australia Became a Republic, Esther Anatolit...

www.readings.com.au

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Esther Anatolitis @anatolitis.bsky.social · 1d

Watch Julianne’s The Idea of Australia series—based on her nation-building book—on SBS On Demand, or on actual broadcast starting Wednesday evening 15 October: www.sbs.com.au/whats-on/art...

Explore the myths of our nation with Rachel Griffiths in ambitious documentary 'The Idea of Australia'

Think you know Australia's history? Think again. SBS Original 'The Idea of Australia' is here to explore the identity of our nation.

www.sbs.com.au

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Esther Anatolitis @anatolitis.bsky.social · 1d

“In her snappy little book When Australia Became a Republic, Esther Anatolitis documents the long, slow history of political change…” Big thanks to the always brilliant @juliannes.bsky.social for including When Australia Became a Republic in her column today: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Adopting a ‘she’ll be right’ attitude to Australian politics may be seductive, but it certainly isn’t guaranteed

Australians are rightfully proud of their robust election process, yet surveys suggest very few fully understand it

www.theguardian.com

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Esther Anatolitis @anatolitis.bsky.social · 3d

Latest: flaplings in absolutely no condition to fly just yet 🥰

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Esther Anatolitis @anatolitis.bsky.social · 3d

“To complement her relentlessly murderous lifestyle, the Collins St Peregrine Falcon prefers a Modernist apartment of…magnificent proportions…accommodating the Falcon’s limited routine of standing majestically, casting her gaze across the city below, and intercepting smaller birds at over 320km/h…”

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Esther Anatolitis @anatolitis.bsky.social · 3d

And for the architectural analysis of the falcons’ home that you didn’t know you needed, here’s one I prepared earlier: meanjin.com.au/latest/at-ho...

At Home With the Collins St Peregrine Falcon

The home of the Collins St Peregrine Falcon, the fastest creature on the planet, attracts dedicated attention each spring as Melburnians follow its 24/7 live webcam. In response to strong demand fo…

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Esther Anatolitis @anatolitis.bsky.social · 3d

Watch the 367 Collins St livestream here: www.youtube.com/@367collinsf...

367 Collins Falcons

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Esther Anatolitis @anatolitis.bsky.social · 3d

Falcon watchers! The Collins St peregrine falcon, the fastest creature on the planet, is training her little flaplings to fly: www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Melbourne’s skyscraper falcon chicks set for first flight as livestream audience becomes ‘permanent watch parties’

Tens of thousands watch online as city’s beloved peregrine offspring prepare for first plunge

www.theguardian.com

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Esther Anatolitis @anatolitis.bsky.social · 7d

Australian Republic Movement members! See you in just under an hour: republic.org.au/events/20251...

Members’ Event: When Australia Became a Republic — Australian Republic Movement

Join Australian Republic Movement Co-Chair Esther Anatolitis in conversation with Vice Chair Adam Spencer on her new book.

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Esther Anatolitis @anatolitis.bsky.social · 7d

Join me on RRR rrright now with Dylan Bird talking When Australia Became a Republic!

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Esther Anatolitis @anatolitis.bsky.social · 12d

It's publication day! Are you in Brisbane or Canberra and is it drive time? Well get off your phone and tune into your local ABC, because I'm about to join you!

Esther Anatolitis @anatolitis.bsky.social · 15d

and not a class hierarchy permanently fixed time; in a democracy, we decide. My next book—out Wednesday—speaks to the need for renewed democracy movements that question privilege and power. Seems quite timely today in light of the prime minister's remarks: estheranatolitis.net/2025/05/28/w...

When Australia Became a Republic: out 1 October 2025

Monash University Press: In the National Interest seriesPublished October 2025 Australia became a republic many years ago—culturally, if not yet constitutionally. We’ve long stopped identifyin…

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Esther Anatolitis @anatolitis.bsky.social · 14d

"Britain’s pride of place in the Australian psyche, and on every young Aussie’s travel itinerary, appears to be receding rapidly." Comprehensive analysis by @hansvanleeuwen.bsky.social: www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/e205730...

Australians used to flock to Britain. Now the expat dream is all but dead

The UK’s appeal Down Under is fading just as both countries need an ally on the world stage

www.telegraph.co.uk

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Esther Anatolitis @anatolitis.bsky.social · 15d

There's an exciting book I'm working on which looks ambitiously at Australian culture, and another bringing art, tenacity and democracy together. My first book on all of this thinking was Place, Practice, Politics (2022) which you can still find in ebook formats: estheranatolitis.net/2022/04/26/w...

Where to buy Place, Practice, Politics

What futures are we designing by default? What collaborations are we complicit in? How can we incorporate an active civic engagement into our professional and creative practice – into our everyday …

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Esther Anatolitis @anatolitis.bsky.social · 15d

and not a class hierarchy permanently fixed time; in a democracy, we decide. My next book—out Wednesday—speaks to the need for renewed democracy movements that question privilege and power. Seems quite timely today in light of the prime minister's remarks: estheranatolitis.net/2025/05/28/w...

When Australia Became a Republic: out 1 October 2025

Monash University Press: In the National Interest seriesPublished October 2025 Australia became a republic many years ago—culturally, if not yet constitutionally. We’ve long stopped identifyin…

estheranatolitis.net

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Esther Anatolitis @anatolitis.bsky.social · 15d

recognising that tax incentives and disincentives communicate their own ethical and cultural messages as well as financial ones. Who we privilege financially in a democracy says everything about the people we are today, and the Australia we want to become. Who we privilege is a choice that we make,

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Esther Anatolitis @anatolitis.bsky.social · 15d

and that work has never seemed more crucial. Now more than ever, it requires all of us—and demands our very best.
Last week's Art of Tax Reform Summit (stay with me on this!) was a valuable first: govts are thinking well beyond subsidy, embedding the arts across policy and into treasury operations,

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Esther Anatolitis @anatolitis.bsky.social · 15d

Art, tenacity, democracy. The ways we create and experience new work, sustain the courage of our convictions, and make important decisions together: they're all intertwined. I've devoted my career to the ethics of creative and civic practice, working to expand public spaces and champion new voices,

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Esther Anatolitis @anatolitis.bsky.social · Sep 1

I'm proofing @meanjin.bsky.social 84.4 Summer 2025—only AI thinks it's got a better idea on how to engage with Australia's finest writers.

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Esther Anatolitis @anatolitis.bsky.social · Sep 1

Big thanks to Tom Shakespeare, Scott Avery and Lorna Hallahan talking the social model with Anne Kavanagh just now. The model is only just gaining traction and while there are limitations, we need to keep building on it; the medical model still excludes too many. about.unimelb.edu.au/diversity-in...

Critical Disability Studies Seminar Series

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Esther Anatolitis @anatolitis.bsky.social · Aug 31

Devastatingly excellent reporting by @roycerk2.bsky.social—

Tim Baxter @timinclimate.bsky.social · Aug 30

This piece is so good that I feel weird and kind of gross for both discovering it four days after the fact and sharing it after midnight.

But anyway this is an exceptionally affecting piece of writing and @roycerk2.bsky.social is a very good journalist.

But you all already knew that. Didn't you?

“There Was So Much Death.” A Toxic Algal Bloom Is Ravaging Australia’s Southern Coast—Warming Waters Are to Blame.

Three ingredients are required for an algal bloom to get going – temperature, the right conditions and food. South Australia had all the preconditions necessary, thanks to climate change.

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Esther Anatolitis @anatolitis.bsky.social · Aug 31

PSA: Be careful today, Melbourne. And if you’re headed into the city, fyi the Swanston St trams aren’t running through the CBD. Stay safe 🙏

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Esther Anatolitis @anatolitis.bsky.social · Aug 30

It was only the other night that I heard the news of Fiona's death… I was so shaken that my whole world just stopped. What a powerhouse. May she rest knowing just how appreciated and admired she was x
www.nida.edu.au/news/vale-fi...

Vale Fiona Winning – The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA)

It is with great sadness that NIDA acknowledges the passing of Fiona Winning.

www.nida.edu.au

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