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Cathy Saint
@cathysaint.bsky.social
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Perioperative nurse, Educator, Merchant deck officer, Landcarer, certified Bird Nerd. Views my own and reposts not necessarily an endorsement.
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paperbarkwriter.com
a cartoon drawing of 33 native species of bird I heard from my deck, while having a cup of tea, on the first of November 2025
November 15, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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euanritchie.bsky.social
One in five households struggle to feed themselves, but hey, we need a footy stadium and it must have a wonderful roof!

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
November 13, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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sandyhorne.bsky.social
Stan Collins passed away a few days ago. For those who followed him on twitter, this article is a lovely tribute ...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
This Rocky Harbour retiree's Twitter feed might be the best thing on social media | CBC News
Meet the man who has gained thousands of fans by posting 10 pictures a day, every day, of Gros Morne.
www.cbc.ca
November 8, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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sandyhorne.bsky.social
I'm busy loading my programs (oops, sorry, apps) onto my new laptop. Take a while. So here's something from my archives. A Port Lincoln parrot enjoying a cool drink at my friend's birdbath in Cleve.
November 6, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social
Today’s bias feedback on an AI- generated student click-through exercise: “Gemini made everyone who is in a role like a porter or cleaner a person of colour but not the doctors/higher earning staff.”

Good job we hire humans to check these things… 🙄
November 5, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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thejuicemedia.com
It's Melbourne Fucup day
Honest Government Ad | The Melbourne Cup
YouTube video by thejuicemedia
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November 4, 2025 at 12:25 AM
cathysaint.bsky.social
www.abc.net.au/news/science...
World expert in air quality and COVID wins Australia's top science prize
Lidia Morawska, an internationally renowned expert in air quality and its impact on human health, has won Australia's most coveted prize for scientific research.
www.abc.net.au
November 3, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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doktrnick.bsky.social
Powerful Owlets this morning in a Brisbane conservation park. Two weeks ago an adult was found suffering from poisoning (ban 2nd generation rodenticide!) about 1km away. We're not sure it's the papa of these two, but we're regularly checking in on them to see if they are OK and being fed (they are).
November 1, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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davidpocock.bsky.social
Stamp duty on housing is one of our worst taxes.

It is contributing to the housing crisis and is long overdue for reform.
www.afr.com/policy/econo...
October 26, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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australiainstitute.org.au
Listen to the full discussion with Dr Mohammed Musatfa alongside Professor Fiona Stanley AC and Dr Sue Wareham OAM here ⤵️
youtu.be/Dasb7eC9HAo
Delivering Healthcare in Gaza
YouTube video by The Australia Institute
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October 23, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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txttimes3.bsky.social
So at the bottom of the page on their shite new radar the #BoM asks “Was this page useful?”
And get this, if you say no and want to tell them why, they want it in “about 50 words“.
Not enough BoM. Nowhere near enough.
October 22, 2025 at 5:45 AM
cathysaint.bsky.social
Hope the link works. If you haven't already read this, it's amazing.

www.abc.net.au/deeptime
Explore an epic story 65,000 years in the making
Dive into Deep Time, an immersive story of the knowledge, art and ingenuity of Australia’s First Nations peoples — told like never before.
www.abc.net.au
October 20, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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joneshowdareyou.bsky.social
Waiting in line. #367Collins #PeregrineFalcons
October 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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cathywilcox.bsky.social
The lights on the hill.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
Single frame. Parliament House Canberra by night - with bright neon signs saying “AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENTARY SPORTS CLUB” “PLAY TO WIN - ACCESS” “TRY YOUR LUCK” “PAY TO PLAY” “‘RESPONSIBLE’ LOBBYING AUSTRALIA”
October 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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kazcooke.bsky.social
With US science & research tanking, an independent CSIRO, weather bureau and medical/science grant systems in Australia are more crucial than ever. #csiro #bom #sciencesky
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Albanese urged to ‘secure the future of science’ as CSIRO reckons with ongoing decline in funding
CEO Doug Hilton says the agency’s budget allocation ‘has not kept up with the cost of doing science’
www.theguardian.com
October 13, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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euanritchie.bsky.social
And still people wonder why more women don't report sexual assault www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Linda Reynolds launches bankruptcy proceedings against Brittany Higgins
Former senator Linda Reynolds launches bankruptcy proceedings in the Federal Court against her ex-staffer Brittany Higgins as she tries to recover damages awarded to her for defamation.
www.abc.net.au
October 13, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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thatingrid.bsky.social
These pts will have fewer treatment choices, or have to choose to travel to Melbourne to receive treatment but be far away from their families.
October 13, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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kazcooke.bsky.social
How very Pocockian. The only parliamentarian to have captained an elite national sports team got expelled from the parliamentary sports club for expressing principles about the sinister cavortings of the gambling industry.
australia.theguardian.com Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · Oct 10
Former Wallabies star David Pocock booted from parliamentary sports club
Former Wallabies star David Pocock booted from parliamentary sports club
Exclusive: Senator accused of bringing social club into disrepute after raising concerns about its association with betting lobby Independent ACT senator David Pocock – a former Wallabies captain – been banned from attending parliament house’s social sports club after raising concern about its sponsorship by the gambling industry. The former rugby star was on Thursday night told he was no longer welcome at Australian Parliament Sports Club events, and accused of politicising the organisation. He has been removed from group chats discussing its events. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 10, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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sxh.bsky.social
Imagine you're driving vehicle. You're unlicensed, unregistered, you're speeding. You hit two pedestrians, one of whom is flung 7 metres and dies from their injuries. Then you flee the scene. Later you send odious text messages about the victim to yout friends.

Would you expect a prison sentence?
euanritchie.bsky.social Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · Oct 9
"left for dead on a Darwin road by a driver who did not stop to help, and then later sent text messages to his friends describing the victim as an "oxygen thief" and a "dog"."

This passes for justice, in the N.T. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
'There's no justice': Outrage as Jake Danby walks after fatal hit-and-run
A fatal hit-and-run case in Darwin has exposed deep disparities in the NT’s justice system, say Aboriginal leaders, as the victim’s family speaks out.
www.abc.net.au
October 9, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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joneshowdareyou.bsky.social
"Deforestation is a global catastrophe in slow motion. Despite the good intentions of many, it is still accelerating, as humans continue to gnaw, like termites, at the very foundations of the Earth’s life support system – and their own future."
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10...
The Earth uncloaked – A catastrophe in slow motion
Woodman, spare that tree! Touch not a single bough! In youth it sheltered me, And I'll protect it now. – GP Morris 1837
johnmenadue.com
October 9, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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harrysaddler.bsky.social
Emily and I were briefly in Healesville today so we popped into Healesville Sanctuary and it is very important for you all to know that they currently have BABY TASMANIAN DEVILS
October 4, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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drdevildave.bsky.social
“Not anticipated”, if you’ve been living under a rock for the past 5 years…

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Feral deer are a huuuuge problem in Tasmania that’s only getting worse. Legislation catching up with reality would be a good start - incredibly, they’re still a partly protected species…
'Not anticipated': New survey shows deer population boom in Tasmania
The first survey for feral deer in Tasmania in five years reveals an unanticipated increase of nearly 20,000 to the population.
www.abc.net.au
October 2, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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analyticaledge.bsky.social
“No anticipated” except by all of us that have been saying for ever that the #feral #deer management plan is pathetic. 🌎 #wildoz

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
'Not anticipated': New survey shows deer population boom in Tasmania
The first survey for feral deer in Tasmania in five years reveals an unanticipated increase of nearly 20,000 to the population.
www.abc.net.au
October 2, 2025 at 4:08 AM
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mackayim.bsky.social
What is ‘dunkelflaute’? And how will a new long-duration battery change Australia’s energy grid?
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
What is ‘dunkelflaute’? And how will a new long-duration battery change Australia’s energy grid?
Limondale project designed to store excess renewable power during day and dispatch when demand is high
www.theguardian.com
September 29, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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liangrhea.bsky.social
PLEASE have your mammograms. 🙏
#BreastCancer
bmj.com The BMJ @bmj.com · Sep 25
New @bmj.com study finds that women who don’t turn up for their first breast screening appointment face a 40% higher long term risk of dying from breast cancer, mainly due to delayed detection

www.bmj.com/content/390/...
September 26, 2025 at 8:10 AM