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Donna Weeks

@psephy.bsky.social

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Academic-ish, Aust-Japan: politics, society, community; music, books, many books, photography, sports-ish; {Suomi} 政治学、政治思想、日豪関係、9条の会、音楽、写真、波乗り、より良い社会を目指す。#tokyolyf and random commentary. Either in Brisbane/Meanjin or Tokyo 東京&茅ヶ崎 Psephy—a psephologist. 😊

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Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · Dec 3

I appreciate the insignificance of my online existence.

a dog sitting on a beach looking out over the ocean

Alt: a dog sitting on a beach looking out over the ocean, which is also my favourite place to be.

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Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 1d

There is a bookshop by that name in Tokyo, in Jimbocho, of course.

Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 1d

Relieved to read to the final pages of a book you think might be close to the book you are writing but is really nothing like the book you are writing and so you feel encouraged to keep on writing your book, hoping to convince the publisher that is the case. ✍🏼

And of course, avoid long sentences.

Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 1d

Stunning colour and form.

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Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 1d

Allow me to add my congratulations. Canberra is a great city.

Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, quite…just as I am finalising my Brisbane Writers Festival go-to events. 🤭 The local indie bookshops here have very strong events programs—kind of feels like writers festivals all year round.

Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 2d

It’s just that time of year when temperatures north and south line up—Tokyo and Brisbane.

この時期、気温が同じです。

Weather app showing the same temperatures, 21°C, in Tokyo and Brisbane at 21:00/10:00pm

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David @daverino.bsky.social · 4d

Please watch

KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 4d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

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Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 3d

First cicadas of the season, just briefly… sounds like they realised they woke up a bit early and went back to bed.

Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 4d

Human/Nature was a very thoughtful read, enhanced by a meet-the-author event in Brisbane.

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Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 4d

Robodebt is a good example—so much has been written, corruption and illegality exposed and yet, they all got away with it. Certainly it’s indicative of people’s loss of trust in the system. My main focus though is Japan where the neonationalist right wave is also about to land.

Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 4d

It’s been truly amazing to watch his career develop these last few years.

Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 4d

Not all Brisbane residents are Broncos fans, in case anyone was wondering.

Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you. Just the waiting now.

Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 4d

Yes indeed. Perfect description.

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Claire Willett @clairewillett.bsky.social · 4d

my cousin had the family over tonight for a party whose theme was “everyone make a cake and then we will sit around in the backyard and try all the cakes” and honestly like, we should do this once a month

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Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 4d

But you know they will.

Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 4d

Looking forward to season 2026 already.

Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 4d

I could go retro… 😊 though a refreshing ginger beer also suffices.

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Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 4d

Not a G&T type, but yes, on certain days a small tipple aids hoop shots. 🤭

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Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 4d

Ok, the AC/DC cover passes muster, but could we just get on with the footy.

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Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 4d

Croquet is just the best way to get through the day.

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Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 4d

I should be drafting commentary but so tired of scared politicians running to the right just to preserve their positions… I think I need to write something bigger.

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Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 4d

Came here to say just what Danielle said, to send bluesky hugs and appreciation for every pic you post. 💜🌻

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Agnes Mack @agnessmack.bsky.social · 5d

The 2025 Boyer Lectures will be broadcast on ABC Radio National and ABC News Channel on Sundays from October 19.
Julia Baird outlines issues facing Australian democracy and reveals the five Boyer lecturers who will deliver their take on them over 5 weeks

Agnes Mack @agnessmack.bsky.social · 5d

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

Will Australia's democracy survive global collapse?

This year's Boyer Lectures will consider whether our democratic system will hold in the face of global headwinds.

www.abc.net.au

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Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 5d

Noda Seiko, another of the LDP’s female leaders and previously a candidate for the top job, has just posted a pic of ‘team Koizumi’ post the result—Takaichi will know this.