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David Pocock @davidpocock.bsky.social · 13h

The Albanese govt’s first term was the second most secretive on record.

Rather than changing their ways, they’re doubling down and tightening our FOI system to make it even harder to get information. Not a single expert or member of parliament outside of the Labor party has backed their new bill.

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watershedd.bsky.social @watershedd.bsky.social · 1d

Try this. Archived online version 2 hours ago.

Is shaken baby syndrome landing innocent people in jail?
archive.md/IFF15

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watershedd.bsky.social @watershedd.bsky.social · 1d

Someone's celebrating today, aren't they @blakandblack.bsky.social ?

watershedd.bsky.social @watershedd.bsky.social · 1d

I'll be looking more into this. www.theage.com.au/interactive/...

Diagnosing murder

For decades, the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome has been putting parents in jail all over the world. But some jurisdictions are beginning to ask: are heartbroken people being put in the dock for cr...

www.theage.com.au

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watershedd.bsky.social @watershedd.bsky.social · 4d

The very bestest boy.
www.bbc.com/news/videos/...

Watch: Moment Florida dog leads deputy to missing 86-year-old

Bodycam footage shows the officer responding to a call from a man concerned about his wife's whereabouts after she went for a walk.

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Daryl Maguire’s tractor @daryltractor.bsky.social · 4d

Police are alerting hundreds of accused sexual offenders that they are re-examining the work of a digital forensics officer based in Bendigo.

The ABC understands police are auditing the work of the officer from June 2016 until August 2025.

ABC News Bot (unofficial) @abcnewsbot.bsky.social · 4d

Police are alerting hundreds of accused sexual offenders that their cases may be compromised by the work of a digital forensics officer based in Bendigo.

Hundreds of Victorian sex crime cases being re-examined by police

Police are alerting hundreds of accused sexual offenders that their cases may be compromised by the work of a digital forensics officer based in Bendigo.

www.abc.net.au

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Resist 🕎🍉 @antizionistjew.bsky.social · 8d

#BREAKING | Israel's government commanded the IDF to halt plans to occupy Gaza City (Doron Kadosh)

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Resist 🕎🍉 @antizionistjew.bsky.social · 8d

IDF Spokesperson:

In accordance with the directive of the political echelon, the Chief of Staff directed that preparations be made to implement the first phase of the Trump plan for the release of the hostages.

Resist 🕎🍉 @antizionistjew.bsky.social · 8d

#BREAKING | Israel's government commanded the IDF to halt plans to occupy Gaza City (Doron Kadosh)

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Veronica @veronicaf.bsky.social · 8d

The world is full of horrors and bullshit, so please accept this photo of Crumpet being coaxed into playing with a feather wand.

I also saw a wedge-tailed eagle and TWO peregrine falcons this morning, so it's not all bad.

Maeve, a small tortie cat sits, looking back over her shoulder at Crumpet, a grey cat, sprawled on his side. Crumpet is grabbing at the feather wand I am holding, with both front paws outstretched.

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watershedd.bsky.social @watershedd.bsky.social · 8d

Lamb shanks bought 2 weeks apart. On the left, out of the freezer bought in person. On the right, shopping online & delivered to my boot. Most of the meat removed on the latter. Seems it pays to shop in person. I'd have looked at other meats.

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penny @pennylash.bsky.social · 16d

What fabulous news!

Garth-Gasu ガース in日本語 @gasugasu1984.bsky.social · 17d

This is science and brilliant, not some heroin addled brain worm idea. Great for Tasmania as well which has the 2nd highest reported rate of Huntington's Disease in the world.
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time - BBC News

One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.

www.bbc.com

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watershedd.bsky.social @watershedd.bsky.social · 9d

It's the best kind of news.

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 18d

This is such a useful resource from @penamerica.bsky.social

"What To Do If You’ve Been Doxed Or Placed On A Watchlist"

Please consider letting others know that this exists.

pen.org/what-to-do-i...

What To Do If You’ve Been Doxed Or Placed On A Watchlist

We map out steps you can take right away, and steps you can take to build resilience longer term against doxing.

pen.org

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Jack Ashby @jackdashby.bsky.social · 9d

Platypuses hunt underwater (their bills detect the electricity given off by their preys' muscles), and cram the food into cheek-pouches, then come to the surface to chew it up.
#Tasmania #MammalWatching #WildOz #platypuses