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Bushbark
@bushbark.bsky.social
Curious human.
Biodiversity & citizen science.
Lover of owls, invertebrates, reptiles.
Constant reader.
Habitat gardener. Tea drinker. Crafty. Gluten free baker.
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🐶🐾Precious Maltese Shih Tzu
Yugambeh Country, Logan QLD
Australia
She/Her
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shocked, horrified and saddened by the vicious mass shooting at the Chanukah by the Sea celebration at Bondi Beach

thinking of all those whose lives this has changed forever

misinformation & disinformation already in action in genAI-powered/partnered media, take care with what you read, and share
December 14, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Morning #WQuers

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December 14, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Arvo #WQuers

Slow day so hot

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December 14, 2025 at 5:54 AM
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Letting you know in advance that our final #SundayShot for 2025 is a ripper! One of our most popular guests @dncameron.bsky.social returns & we're thrilled to have @zoedaniel.bsky.social with us. Plus cameos from some of our favourite contributors across the year...and Xmas MERCH!! Not to be missed.
December 9, 2025 at 6:18 AM
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Been rather dispiriting how much ink has been spilled by the gallery on MP expenses, while the report into mutual obligations has been pretty much ignored. @amyremeikis.bsky.social is on it #ThePoint (what is The Point? It’s not news, but it SHOULD be)

thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
The welfare system isn’t just on fire, it’s burning out of control
The problem with having pattern recognition is that you can always see the fires before they start. Governments are a bit like that, too.  It’s not that they don’t see the fire before the smoke, it’s...
thepoint.com.au
December 13, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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Scoop: the pro-teen social media ban lobby group 36 Months was funded & co-staffed by its co-founder's ad production firm that was simultaneously making gambling ads

The federal government has ignored calls for a gambling ad ban while pursuing the social media ban.

www.crikey.com.au/20...
December 12, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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A delegation of United Nations inspectors have raised the alarm about Australia's detention facilities and a breach of human rights.
United Nations inspectors warn Australia is breaching human rights
A delegation of United Nations inspectors have raised the alarm about Australia's detention facilities and a breach of human rights.
www.abc.net.au
December 13, 2025 at 6:08 AM
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I call on the Australian government to #RaiseTheRate of all support payments to a living wage.
This would be the single most effective way to lift the productivity, quality of life, and well-being of the whole country.
#CommitToALivingWage
December 13, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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Latest from our AAP #news feed #auspol
‘Holding the tide back’: doctor’s plea for health deal.
The federal and state governments are being urged to come together to reach a funding agreement for overwhelmed public hospitals....
'Holding the tide back': doctor's plea for health deal - Michael West
The federal and state governments are being urged to come together to reach a funding agreement for overwhelmed public hospitals.
michaelwest.com.au
December 13, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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I think this scene is beautiful. Layered textures, zigzag patterns, and subtle color shifts mesmerize me. It calms me—hopefully you feel it too. Mother Nature’s emotional balm.

#Photography #NaturePhotography #ForestFriday #Fungi #FungiFriends #FungiFriday #Texture #Texas #EastTexas #BigThicket
December 12, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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When your conflicts become the story instead of the anti-corruption work you’re supposed to be leading, you know there’s a problem.

That Commissioner Brereton claims he’s seeking a public hearing to “put questions to rest” only erodes trust further.

He has to go.
December 12, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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"No idea what Mr Mouse was going on about."
December 12, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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I now have hearing aids. Thanks to the government for your contribution. Which only covers the cheapest and most useless models, I can afford (by careful saving and going without holidays) the $3000 extra for decent ones but what about those just on a pension? #Laborleavingpeoplebehind
December 12, 2025 at 6:33 AM
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The federal government (currently the Labor branch of the Billionaire Club) has abandoned its responsibilities for aged care and in doing so has placed a burden on the states, who run the hospitals.

Shameful behaviour.
December 12, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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For fellow #WQuers #thirdle players: not just a great game but great devs!
I enjoyed the game so much, I did their Buy Me A Coffee but got an error message when I put my email in the Support Us pane. I mailed details to [email protected] and less than 24h later Fredrik replied & it was fixed.
Wow!
December 12, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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As I keep saying, war will be different. This is not the 1940s.

Germany accuses Russia of air traffic control cyber-attack

The latest accusations come amid heightened concern in Europe over suspected Russian cyber-attacks since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Germany accuses Russia of 2024 cyber attack and election disinformation campaign
The Russian ambassador is summoned over a cyber-attack on air traffic control and attempted electoral interference.
www.bbc.com
December 12, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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Did you know those over 55 can sell their house, buy a bigger, more expensive house, and use the ‘downsizer’ scheme to put $300k extra into their super

its called the ‘downsizer scheme’ but…you don’t have to actually downsize…FFS

Not sure that passes ‘the pub test’

thepoint.com.au/news/251213
The rich get tax advice; the poor get lectures: super tax saga lays bare a skewed system
A new report on the amount of revenue expected to be raised by the changes to superannuation tax on balances over $3m highlights yet again how the tax system is weighted in favour of the rich and that...
thepoint.com.au
December 12, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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Look at these baby plants sprouting from detached leaves. So weird yet so wonderful.
December 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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“We can’t tinker and dither.”

Maybe it’s a good thing @australianlabor.bsky.social factional forces ousted Ed Husic from the ministry. With the shackles of Cabinet solidarity lifted, he’s speaking some common sense on gas. #auspol
Courage needed on gas policy
ANALYSIS: “We need better local gas pricing For Australia, that means doing something hitherto unthought of: telling multinationals that the cost of doing business here is to provide better prices for...
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
December 12, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Morning #WQuers
Chillin’

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December 12, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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I forgot to tell you all that Matt Golding @goldingcartoons.bsky.social was crowned the Museum of Australian Democracy’s Political Cartoonist of the Year. Hitting them out of the park all year. Congratulations Matt! #MoAD
December 7, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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BREAKING: At least 373 Palestinians have been killed and 970 wounded since the start of the ceasefire in October, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.

🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/ro90fr
December 7, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Great that SBS has also been focussing on this appalling abuse and exploitation of PALM workers - PALM is a state sanctioned modern slavery scheme complete with vile bastard plantation owners
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
December 10, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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2025's last #SundayShot is approaching and it is a good one. @zoedaniel.bsky.social & @dncameron.bsky.social join the panel & there are cameos from SO MANY MORE!

Plus our ace Summer merch from @fionakatauskas.bsky.social is now on sale - a top Xmas gift for your favourite people.

theshot.store
December 12, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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- Solar sharer is not an unalloyed good. For just one easy example: it sure is cute politics, but congratulations you just lopped off a huge chunk of the incentive for people to install new small scale rooftop PV.

Solar sharer has its good points, but the cons list for this idea is *long*.
December 12, 2025 at 9:49 AM