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Bam is on the left, Tonkan on the right (talking about the cats).
Views: Roos in the top paddock.
Living on unceded Wadandi Boodja land. Yes I voted YES.
Dms blocked unless I know you.
💙 West Coast Eagles! 💛
Views: Roos in the top paddock.
Living on unceded Wadandi Boodja land. Yes I voted YES.
Dms blocked unless I know you.
💙 West Coast Eagles! 💛
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If you, your family, and your friends use GPS, thank her.
An American mathematician. known for her contributions to mathematical modeling of the shape of the Earth, and her work on the development of satellite geodesy models, which were later incorporated into the Global Positioning System (GPS).
An American mathematician. known for her contributions to mathematical modeling of the shape of the Earth, and her work on the development of satellite geodesy models, which were later incorporated into the Global Positioning System (GPS).
No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
www.nature.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:03 PM
If you, your family, and your friends use GPS, thank her.
An American mathematician. known for her contributions to mathematical modeling of the shape of the Earth, and her work on the development of satellite geodesy models, which were later incorporated into the Global Positioning System (GPS).
An American mathematician. known for her contributions to mathematical modeling of the shape of the Earth, and her work on the development of satellite geodesy models, which were later incorporated into the Global Positioning System (GPS).
Dayum! On Tuesday I started to see black lines marks (like a thin veil was over my right eye) and flashes out of the corner. Popped into OPSM this arvo and described these strange symptoms to them and now I'm sitting in the #Busselton hospital waiting room :/
February 6, 2026 at 7:12 AM
Dayum! On Tuesday I started to see black lines marks (like a thin veil was over my right eye) and flashes out of the corner. Popped into OPSM this arvo and described these strange symptoms to them and now I'm sitting in the #Busselton hospital waiting room :/
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#Auspol Upgrading our Security Agreements with Indonesia is a positive. Paul Keating said when he was PM we need to build relationships within our region
February 6, 2026 at 4:31 AM
#Auspol Upgrading our Security Agreements with Indonesia is a positive. Paul Keating said when he was PM we need to build relationships within our region
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Thread of before & after garden pics ~2016 & 2026, decade on this beautiful bushland property in the highlands of central Victoria.
Majority are Australian natives & drought tolerant, many failures before success, I kept trying.
Haven't watered now for 6+yrs😎💜
#FirstTimeGardener ... 1/
Majority are Australian natives & drought tolerant, many failures before success, I kept trying.
Haven't watered now for 6+yrs😎💜
#FirstTimeGardener ... 1/
February 6, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Thread of before & after garden pics ~2016 & 2026, decade on this beautiful bushland property in the highlands of central Victoria.
Majority are Australian natives & drought tolerant, many failures before success, I kept trying.
Haven't watered now for 6+yrs😎💜
#FirstTimeGardener ... 1/
Majority are Australian natives & drought tolerant, many failures before success, I kept trying.
Haven't watered now for 6+yrs😎💜
#FirstTimeGardener ... 1/
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EXCELLENT. Donate money to them or buy tickets. These people have stood up where it counts
📢 Newcastle Writers Festival has defied a national firestorm over the Palestinian-Australian author that led to the cancellation of Adelaide Writers’ Week.
Newcastle Writers Festival invites Randa Abdel-Fattah amid questions over funding
www.theage.com.au
February 6, 2026 at 12:22 AM
EXCELLENT. Donate money to them or buy tickets. These people have stood up where it counts
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As they have for hundreds of years, Inuit people are gathering in Greenland Kalaallit Nunaat. Canada will soon open a full consulate (honorary consul at present) which will draw the nations closer. Flight time between Iqaluit and Nuuk is about 2 hours. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Canadian Inuit head to Greenland to show solidarity, attend consulate opening | CBC News
As Canada prepares to launch its new consulate in Greenland this week, dozens of Inuit from across the Canadian Arctic flew into the Danish territory's capital Nuuk on Thursday to show solidarity.
www.cbc.ca
February 6, 2026 at 12:34 AM
As they have for hundreds of years, Inuit people are gathering in Greenland Kalaallit Nunaat. Canada will soon open a full consulate (honorary consul at present) which will draw the nations closer. Flight time between Iqaluit and Nuuk is about 2 hours. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
As Israel’s President visits Australia, genocide continues in Gaza and serious legal concerns remain unanswered. We’re calling on the government to uphold Australian and international law: Detain and investigate Isaac Herzog. ✍️ Add your name getup.to/lXX5mysgCeZkCE
✍️SIGN: Detain and investigate Herzog
As Israel’s President visits Australia, genocide continues in Gaza and serious legal concerns remain unanswered. We’re calling on the government to uphold Australian and international law: Detain and ...
getup.to
February 5, 2026 at 11:49 PM
As Israel’s President visits Australia, genocide continues in Gaza and serious legal concerns remain unanswered. We’re calling on the government to uphold Australian and international law: Detain and investigate Isaac Herzog. ✍️ Add your name getup.to/lXX5mysgCeZkCE
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By @deadder.bsky.social .
Breathtaking.
Breathtaking.
February 5, 2026 at 10:47 PM
By @deadder.bsky.social .
Breathtaking.
Breathtaking.
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If Palantir goes near England’s public healthcare system the people should absolutely general strike
February 5, 2026 at 9:42 PM
If Palantir goes near England’s public healthcare system the people should absolutely general strike
February 5, 2026 at 11:27 PM
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Not mine, but had to share
February 5, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Not mine, but had to share
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I’d be writing fiction about this time in history, but the reality is really competing with my ideas for originality
February 5, 2026 at 9:55 PM
I’d be writing fiction about this time in history, but the reality is really competing with my ideas for originality
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While the possibility of US ever selling Australia submarines is becoming more remote by the day, Defence is obviously hoping to wait out the current Presidency... financially risky in today’s climate. #auspol
February 5, 2026 at 10:14 PM
While the possibility of US ever selling Australia submarines is becoming more remote by the day, Defence is obviously hoping to wait out the current Presidency... financially risky in today’s climate. #auspol
February 5, 2026 at 11:08 PM
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My laundry fairies quit because I caught them on film 🤦😝
February 5, 2026 at 10:28 PM
My laundry fairies quit because I caught them on film 🤦😝
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ICYMI- yesterday's cartoon for @australia.theguardian.com on the Herzog visit
February 5, 2026 at 10:35 PM
ICYMI- yesterday's cartoon for @australia.theguardian.com on the Herzog visit
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Yellow-billed spoonbills.
Menindee, New South Wales.
Menindee, New South Wales.
February 5, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Yellow-billed spoonbills.
Menindee, New South Wales.
Menindee, New South Wales.
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@chrisminnsmp.bsky.social You really want to do this. Did you not see what happened at the Adelaide Writer's festival.
You talk about racism. This. This right here is fucking racism.
You talk about racism. This. This right here is fucking racism.
February 5, 2026 at 9:45 AM
@chrisminnsmp.bsky.social You really want to do this. Did you not see what happened at the Adelaide Writer's festival.
You talk about racism. This. This right here is fucking racism.
You talk about racism. This. This right here is fucking racism.
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Let’s go, world!
Help us out, please!!! 🇺🇸
Help us out, please!!! 🇺🇸
BREAKING: Billionaires around the world are reportedly freaking out after France, Poland, the UK, and Lithuania launched major investigations into Epstein's operation because their prosecutors will not censor everything like Pam Bondi and Todd Blanche did…
Good. 😎✨
Good. 😎✨
February 5, 2026 at 4:55 AM
Let’s go, world!
Help us out, please!!! 🇺🇸
Help us out, please!!! 🇺🇸