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LET'S AIR @nousaerons.bsky.social · Jun 20

An excellent introduction to decentralized mechanical ventilation has been produced by the English company @breathingbuildings.bsky.social in this document:
www.breathingbuildings.com/wp-content/u...
Very clear drawings make it easy to understand the proposed solutions.
H/T @chrisiddon.bsky.social

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Polipedia.com.au @polipedia.bsky.social · Jun 24

A little housekeeping after an election.
Updating the electorate data.
polipedia.com.au/electorate/B...
Now with turnout and informal percentages.
Hella-poor informal vote rate, considering only 8 candidates.

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Polipedia.com.au @polipedia.bsky.social · Jun 22

Good to see.
Have read articles that mention Iran closing the Straits of Hormuz but no handy map to go with it.
So, naturally, people are looking it up.

Google Trends showing a marked uptick in Hormuz as a search term for the past month. Not much for ages, a few searched in the past week and in the last day a sudden spike.

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Polipedia.com.au @polipedia.bsky.social · Jun 21

So great to see this research. Bird deaths are a huge issue, yet some people seem to think they're only caused by wind turbines.

University of Tasmania @utas.edu.au · Jun 19

Our researchers have developed a powerful risk mapping tool to help prevent fatal collisions between endangered wedge-tailed eagles and overhead power lines. The model is already helping guide conservation strategies across Tasmania. Read more: utas.au/Tracking_

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my2centsworth.bsky.social @my2centsworth.bsky.social · Jun 21

Grab your coffee, #SundayShot is live now. Be there or be square......
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCoE...

Welcome to The Sunday Shot!

YouTube video by The Sunday Shot

www.youtube.com

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Polipedia.com.au @polipedia.bsky.social · Jun 21

😂

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ABC News Bot (unofficial) @abcnewsbot.bsky.social · Jun 19

Canberra Liberals MLA Peter Cain resigns from the shadow cabinet, citing concerns about the party's leadership.

Peter Cain resigns from Canberra Liberals shadow cabinet

Canberra Liberals MLA Peter Cain resigns from the shadow cabinet, citing concerns about the party's leadership.

www.abc.net.au

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Polipedia.com.au @polipedia.bsky.social · Jun 20

Looking for your next soapie after Mushroom Lady?
You'll love Defamation Man!
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Available on all streaming services.
#SpringSt

Victoria’s Liberals saved John Pesutto from bankruptcy. But can they save themselves from all-out war?

Since Moira Deeming won a defamation case against the former leader, internal strife has intensified. Now a loan to Pesutto by the party threatens to rip it apart

www.theguardian.com

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USDemocracy @usdemocracy.bsky.social · Jun 19

"On this day in 1865, the last slaves in Galveston, Texas were finally freed.

This day is a celebration of the resilience and strength of our ancestors, and a reminder of the work we still have to do to create the future they dreamed of."
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · Jun 19

If you want to up your mask game, or you just want to learn more about respirators, my article on the fall of public health has you covered.

It’s all about the different types of masks, how to choose one, how to fit test, how to don & doff etc.

Respirators are pretty awesome!

We’re Witnessing the Fall of Public Health… and Your Best Tool is a Mask

Measles in Texas, bird flu in Louisiana, tuberculosis in Kansas and Covid everywhere. Public health has been dying a slow death for years, we can’t count on it anymore. What can we count on? A mask!

www.disabledginger.com

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Kon Karapanagiotidis @kkarapanagiotidis.bsky.social · Jun 19

#WorldRefugeeDay #Telethon powered by the ASRC starts in one hour!

💜 CALL 1300 692 772 (1300 MYASRC) from 7am
💜 TXT ‘HOPE’ to 0476 000 111 to donate $20 now
💜 DONATE ONLINE at asrc.org.au/telethon now
💜 Bid on an auction item at asrc.org.au/auction now

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Bren @kindofnerdy.bsky.social · Jun 19

Dr. Fiona Havers has resigned her post as Sr Advisor on Vaccine Policy, and is now speaking out about the dangers of our nation's gov health policy under RFK, Jr.

Under this admin, it's out with transparency & rigor, in with corruption & immoral misdirection...

www.nytimes.com/2025/06/18/h...

Why a Vaccine Expert Left the C.D.C.: ‘Americans Are Going to Die’

www.nytimes.com

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Polipedia.com.au @polipedia.bsky.social · Jun 19

Good morning everyone,
It's Friday!
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
#SpringSt

Victoria Liberals bail out John Pesutto with $1.5m loan to avoid bankruptcy

Party approves last-minute loan to help former leader pay $2.3m defamation costs against Moira Deeming

www.theguardian.com

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Mona Eltahawy @monaeltahawy.bsky.social · Jun 19

My new oped

Netanyahu is using Muslim women’s 'rights’ to justify his war. What hideous, hollow hypocrisy www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Netanyahu is using Muslim women’s 'rights’ to justify his war. What hideous, hollow hypocrisy | Mona Eltahawy

As his troops slaughter civilians in Gaza, he claims to be standing up for Iranian women’s autonomy. He is far from the first warmonger to do so, says author Mona Eltahawy

www.theguardian.com

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stranger @strangerous.bsky.social · Jun 19

Vic Lib leader Brad Battin who’s been criticised for failing to condemn NeoNazis is asked about the Deeming / Pesutto / NeoNazi Farce.
Battin “I don’t want to talk about it. Victorians don’t want to talk about it”

He’s lying. I’m from Victoria & I want to talk about it.

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Pilfering Kibble @ednasmeds.bsky.social · Jun 19

"Canstruct, which has previously been linked to a series of donations to the Coalition, was paid $1.82 billion to run Australia’s asylum seeker processing regime on Nauru for five years up to late 2022, making at least $450 million in profits."

Nothing to see here....

#auspol

Nop 🍉 PUSSY IN BIO 🐱 @voxexsinister.bsky.social · Jun 19

Great to see that the Nauru gulag rorters are *finally* being investigated!
#auspol

www.theage.com.au/national/an-...

Unpaywalled link: archive.md/U4jTQ

An Aston Martin, fine art and a yacht: Police probe millions spent protecting detention company luxury

Police suspect the company, which made significant profits running offshore detention, may have misused public funds, as a senior official claimed the Nauru government shook down Australia for money.

www.theage.com.au

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Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · Jun 19

Congratulations to spacex on testing the fire, it definitely does a lot of fire

Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · Jun 19

"That's not good."

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Charlie Lewis @theshufflediary.bsky.social · Jun 19

For a while I've been burrowing away at this, trying to get to the bottom of one my biggest obsessions; the long running absolutely dire state of Australia's opposition at every level. Here's part 1: www.crikey.com.au/2025/06/19/a...

The spiralling death of Australian opposition. Part 1: How it happens

The opposition parties of Australia are in a dire position at both state and federal levels. Here's how a party spirals into chaos, and what the impact is on our politics.

www.crikey.com.au

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Polipedia.com.au @polipedia.bsky.social · Jun 18

State seat of Lyons is now in, with more candidates to come. Interesting to see Nationals make their move, scooping up independents to join them.
#Politas
www.polipedia.com.au/electorate/L...
There will be so many more candidates to add, and more details on as many as we can find.

State Seat of Lyons with candidates who have nominated so far. Brian Mitchell stepped back at the Federal, and now he's stepped in again for the state election.

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Polipedia.com.au @polipedia.bsky.social · Jun 18

Yes, you are correct. My mistake. Have fixed it. I'll grab your profile pic as well and get it in.
Have fun on the hustings.

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Polipedia.com.au @polipedia.bsky.social · Jun 18

I get the fury and frustration people are feeling, especially those who just voted in the 3 upper house seats at the end of May.

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Polipedia.com.au @polipedia.bsky.social · Jun 18

Franklin is also done - for now - but not all candidates announced. Federal candidate Peter George picked up 20% at the May election, and is running now for the state.
www.polipedia.com.au/electorate/F...

The state seat of Franklin and the nominated candidates so far, for the state election on July 19.

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Polipedia.com.au @polipedia.bsky.social · Jun 18

Wheee, Clark is in for July 19.
www.polipedia.com.au/electorate/C...

State seat of Clark in Tasmania, with candidates so far. Nominations have not closed yet.

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Polipedia.com.au @polipedia.bsky.social · Jun 18

Braddon is here www.polipedia.com.au/electorate/B...
and it too has the 2025 treatment because there could be more than 30 candidates in the end.
#Politas

Candidates for the Braddon state electorate for the Tasmanian poll on July 16.
More nominations to come.

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Polipedia.com.au @polipedia.bsky.social · Jun 18

OK Tassie, I have the first two electorates done with candidates so far for the July 19 election.
(Nominations haven't closed yet, so plenty more to come.)
www.polipedia.com.au/electorate/B...
Bass State Tas 2025
Let me know who I've missed.
#Politas

State electorate of Bass and confirmed candidates so far for the July 19 election.

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