Harry Saddler
@harrysaddler.bsky.social
Wrote a book about a bird (the Eastern Curlew, 2018), a river (A Clear Flowing Yarra, 2023), and a global existential crisis or three (Questions Raised By Quolls, 2021).
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What kind of dogshit response is this from a sitting Minister? A legal challenge in the High Court is not a “threat”, is not “intimidation” - the appropriate, mature response here is, “We believe our policy is sound and will argue that case in court. The High Court will determine the outcome.”
November 27, 2025 at 1:15 AM
What kind of dogshit response is this from a sitting Minister? A legal challenge in the High Court is not a “threat”, is not “intimidation” - the appropriate, mature response here is, “We believe our policy is sound and will argue that case in court. The High Court will determine the outcome.”
This is so good. Look at that parrot hop! I had no idea that’s how they got around! www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Martu rangers capture rare night parrot in WA's Pilbara region.
Follow the latest news headlines from Australia's most trusted source. Read in-depth expert analysis and watch live coverage on ABC News.
www.abc.net.au
November 26, 2025 at 10:50 AM
This is so good. Look at that parrot hop! I had no idea that’s how they got around! www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Absolutely hate that every time I see a cool or funny or compelling photo on the internet now I have to ask myself “Is that AI?” Absolutely hate that every waking moment we’re all online now degrades our sense of reality. Absolutely fucking hate that nobody has asked any of us if we want this
November 26, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Absolutely hate that every time I see a cool or funny or compelling photo on the internet now I have to ask myself “Is that AI?” Absolutely hate that every waking moment we’re all online now degrades our sense of reality. Absolutely fucking hate that nobody has asked any of us if we want this
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#bds #boycott #israel #palestine
Recently reunited shoegazers My Bloody Valentine are among the latest wave of artists to join the “No Music for Genocide” boycott, geo-blocking their music from streaming platforms in Israel. The campaign, now includes over 1,000 artists and labels.
Recently reunited shoegazers My Bloody Valentine are among the latest wave of artists to join the “No Music for Genocide” boycott, geo-blocking their music from streaming platforms in Israel. The campaign, now includes over 1,000 artists and labels.
My Bloody Valentine Pull Music from Israeli Streaming Services in Protest of Gaza
My Bloody Valentine have joined the "No Music for Genocide" campaign alongside Denzel Curry and Shygirl, geo-blocking their music in Israel.
consequence.net
November 26, 2025 at 7:10 AM
#bds #boycott #israel #palestine
Recently reunited shoegazers My Bloody Valentine are among the latest wave of artists to join the “No Music for Genocide” boycott, geo-blocking their music from streaming platforms in Israel. The campaign, now includes over 1,000 artists and labels.
Recently reunited shoegazers My Bloody Valentine are among the latest wave of artists to join the “No Music for Genocide” boycott, geo-blocking their music from streaming platforms in Israel. The campaign, now includes over 1,000 artists and labels.
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Everyone knows data centers use a ton of water.
What hardly anyone knows: they can poison the water that remains.
And in eastern Oregon, Amazon is doing exactly that.
What hardly anyone knows: they can poison the water that remains.
And in eastern Oregon, Amazon is doing exactly that.
AI’s water problem is worse than we thought
A new investigation reveals how Amazon is amplifying Oregon’s nitrate pollution crisis.
heated.world
November 25, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Everyone knows data centers use a ton of water.
What hardly anyone knows: they can poison the water that remains.
And in eastern Oregon, Amazon is doing exactly that.
What hardly anyone knows: they can poison the water that remains.
And in eastern Oregon, Amazon is doing exactly that.
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meanwhile blackjack is definitely right-coded because republicans love to hit anything under 21
November 26, 2025 at 1:49 AM
meanwhile blackjack is definitely right-coded because republicans love to hit anything under 21
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Here, again, is the human cost of the government's unlawful system of payment suspensions
Constant cycles of punishment that you cannot escape - even when you're in hospital
www.kingaroy.org/invisible-ca...
Constant cycles of punishment that you cannot escape - even when you're in hospital
www.kingaroy.org/invisible-ca...
November 25, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Here, again, is the human cost of the government's unlawful system of payment suspensions
Constant cycles of punishment that you cannot escape - even when you're in hospital
www.kingaroy.org/invisible-ca...
Constant cycles of punishment that you cannot escape - even when you're in hospital
www.kingaroy.org/invisible-ca...
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I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
I see some book piracy discourse, and, to make a positive argument in favor of buying books, your marginal ability to influence what books get published and support the careers of writers you like is massive compared to most other forms of media.
November 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
Absolutely hectic frog action at one of the local wetlands tonight, I reckon there’s at least half a dozen different species calling in this recording I made (sound up, obviously)
November 25, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Absolutely hectic frog action at one of the local wetlands tonight, I reckon there’s at least half a dozen different species calling in this recording I made (sound up, obviously)
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And just yesterday data was published that revealed the rate of searches and use of force against Aboriginal people is "getting worse, not getting better" ...
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
And just yesterday data was published that revealed the rate of searches and use of force against Aboriginal people is "getting worse, not getting better" ...
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FOR THE NEXT 6 MONTHS the cops have 'Designated' Melbourne's CBD & all nearby parkland a 'Zone' where you have to let them search you, empty your bags & pockets, & remove "headwear, jackets, scarves" 🤔 🇵🇸 & any "face covering" that protects you from injurious "crowd-controlling substances" ACAB
Public notice: Melbourne CBD - Sunday 30 November 2025 to Friday 29 May 2026
A public notice for Melbourne CBD and surrounds from Sunday 30 November 2025 to Friday 29 May 2026.
www.police.vic.gov.au
November 25, 2025 at 4:03 AM
FOR THE NEXT 6 MONTHS the cops have 'Designated' Melbourne's CBD & all nearby parkland a 'Zone' where you have to let them search you, empty your bags & pockets, & remove "headwear, jackets, scarves" 🤔 🇵🇸 & any "face covering" that protects you from injurious "crowd-controlling substances" ACAB
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The abrupt and indefensible closure of Meanjin makes me ask, what can be done to shore up the future of literary journals in this country? How about funding the arts to the OECD average. That would mean an extra $5b per year.
With thanks to @jocaseau.bsky.social for her ever-excellent edits on this
With thanks to @jocaseau.bsky.social for her ever-excellent edits on this
Meanjin was closed – but new Australian literary journals are springing up around the country
Literary journals are breeding grounds of talent – including the new Splinter, rebooted Southerly, and First Nations journal Sovereign Texts, launching next year.
theconversation.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:58 PM
The abrupt and indefensible closure of Meanjin makes me ask, what can be done to shore up the future of literary journals in this country? How about funding the arts to the OECD average. That would mean an extra $5b per year.
With thanks to @jocaseau.bsky.social for her ever-excellent edits on this
With thanks to @jocaseau.bsky.social for her ever-excellent edits on this
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Please read this & help save the State Library of Victoria, entering its 'now fully trashed' era. I didn't go to uni - for me the Library was higher education in later life, research for my job, a revelation about what ordinary people could have access to. It changed my life. Not just a building.
The State Library of Victoria’s ‘major’ proposed cuts include slashing the number of reference librarians and free computers for public access. Some staff are shocked.
Proposed cuts at State Library of Victoria go against its mission – and will hurt the disadvantaged
theconversation.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Please read this & help save the State Library of Victoria, entering its 'now fully trashed' era. I didn't go to uni - for me the Library was higher education in later life, research for my job, a revelation about what ordinary people could have access to. It changed my life. Not just a building.
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"It is located 5km from the town of Deniliquin, but none of that town’s population of more than 2,700 people objected to it.
All 66 objections came from more than 50 kms away, with 60 of them from people located more than 100kms away, and 26 from interstate"
reneweconomy.com.au/long-distanc...
All 66 objections came from more than 50 kms away, with 60 of them from people located more than 100kms away, and 26 from interstate"
reneweconomy.com.au/long-distanc...
November 24, 2025 at 10:09 AM
"It is located 5km from the town of Deniliquin, but none of that town’s population of more than 2,700 people objected to it.
All 66 objections came from more than 50 kms away, with 60 of them from people located more than 100kms away, and 26 from interstate"
reneweconomy.com.au/long-distanc...
All 66 objections came from more than 50 kms away, with 60 of them from people located more than 100kms away, and 26 from interstate"
reneweconomy.com.au/long-distanc...
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In case you missed the saga of us quickly opening a little vintage shop and ebay Ireland promptly closing it & suspending us forever, here is our new shop on Etsy. Free shipping in Ireland, cheap shipping in the EU (sorry UK you should have remained 😩)
vintagehabibi.etsy.com
vintagehabibi.etsy.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:14 AM
In case you missed the saga of us quickly opening a little vintage shop and ebay Ireland promptly closing it & suspending us forever, here is our new shop on Etsy. Free shipping in Ireland, cheap shipping in the EU (sorry UK you should have remained 😩)
vintagehabibi.etsy.com
vintagehabibi.etsy.com
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I'd never heard of this site until tonight. Both my books are on there. Did you know my publisher offers one of three lowest royalty rates in the entire industry? And that I didn't get an advance? Literally all I make is from royalties. Royalties I don't earn when you pirate my book.
I posted a buy link here to "A Magical Inheritance" a few days ago, and 24 of you immediately went to Anna's Archives and fucking stole it from me.
Yes, stole it.
I do not get paid for your download there because YOU ARE STEALING FROM ME.
🖕
Yes, stole it.
I do not get paid for your download there because YOU ARE STEALING FROM ME.
🖕
November 24, 2025 at 5:07 AM
I'd never heard of this site until tonight. Both my books are on there. Did you know my publisher offers one of three lowest royalty rates in the entire industry? And that I didn't get an advance? Literally all I make is from royalties. Royalties I don't earn when you pirate my book.
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Gender is a spectrum from just wanting have fun to being back in town, and to varying degrees, each of us contains attributes of both, which is a beautiful thing
November 24, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Gender is a spectrum from just wanting have fun to being back in town, and to varying degrees, each of us contains attributes of both, which is a beautiful thing
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A friend who teaches theology shared with me a post about CS Lewis's Mere Christianity, which discusses foundational Christian logic across denominations. It reminded me of Dale's tweet below, and I wanted to share some thoughts here regarding modesty and respectability, which are often hot topics.
November 23, 2025 at 7:35 PM
A friend who teaches theology shared with me a post about CS Lewis's Mere Christianity, which discusses foundational Christian logic across denominations. It reminded me of Dale's tweet below, and I wanted to share some thoughts here regarding modesty and respectability, which are often hot topics.
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#Victorians! Our State Library is being trashed by a series of executives with no experience or understanding of public collections. Many hired as 'temps' without full process, who then caused scandals & exodus of specialist & librarian staff: a full wreck looms. www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
State Library proposes major cuts to staff and services
The library plans halve the number of reference librarians it employs and reduce the number of computers available for public use in a move that has outraged staff.
www.theage.com.au
November 22, 2025 at 12:05 AM
#Victorians! Our State Library is being trashed by a series of executives with no experience or understanding of public collections. Many hired as 'temps' without full process, who then caused scandals & exodus of specialist & librarian staff: a full wreck looms. www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
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Rules meant to protect endangered gliders increase risk of localised extinction, scientists say www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
'Absolute madness': Environment groups decry glider survey results
New data points to the "systemic" under-reporting of greater glider dens within areas earmarked for logging in NSW, which scientists say could result in localised extinctions.
www.abc.net.au
November 20, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Rules meant to protect endangered gliders increase risk of localised extinction, scientists say www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
November 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
Anyone wanna see this cool stick insect I saw yesterday? (Helpful bods on iNaturalist tell me it’s a Children’s stick insect, Tropidoderus childrenii, and Wikipedia tells me the blue wings spots are diagnostic and the body colour and structure mean it’s a male)
November 20, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Anyone wanna see this cool stick insect I saw yesterday? (Helpful bods on iNaturalist tell me it’s a Children’s stick insect, Tropidoderus childrenii, and Wikipedia tells me the blue wings spots are diagnostic and the body colour and structure mean it’s a male)
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Ethnic cleansing, torture, oppression, dispossession, slavery will continue, as it has since 1948. Palestine is not the threat…Isreal is the threat.
Netanyahu: “A Palestinian state will not be established. It’s an existential threat to Israel and unrealistic even with reforms.”
November 20, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Ethnic cleansing, torture, oppression, dispossession, slavery will continue, as it has since 1948. Palestine is not the threat…Isreal is the threat.