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@sofiaanniew.bsky.social
Health Before Profits, Justice Seeker, All Arts Lover
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If you are in a position to support my open-source project work, then any amount is welcome. You just need to create a free GitHub account, and you can remain anonymous if you prefer.
There’s info on that page about how your contribution will be used.
github.com/sponsors/Mik...
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Sponsor @Mike-Honey on GitHub Sponsors
Hi I'm Mike Honey, a data visualization specialist from Melbourne, Australia. I build open-source dataviz projects for anyone to use to turn complex raw data into insights. My current topic is COVI...
github.com
November 1, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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Australian Influenza update:

Reported cases have been holding at a stubbornly high plateau. This wave has run much longer than in previous years.

#Influenza #Australia
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November 7, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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Another excellent #SundayShot episode

Thanks @davemilbo.bsky.social for the much needed detailed report centreing the perspectives, philosophy, wisdom & generosity of Camp Sovereignty custodians in the aftermath of 31 Aug's neo-Nazi attack
The #SundayShot is up for your catch-up viewing! Nazis on our streets, Woodside driving Govt policy - we delve into the bleak and search for hope in the future.

Watch, like, subscribe...and, if you can, donate so we can keep providing an alternative to #Insiders.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNQs...
The Wild West - September 7 - Jesse Noakes and Marian Wilkinson
YouTube video by The Sunday Shot
www.youtube.com
September 7, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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Round of applause for Brissy.
March for Palestine rally over Brisbane's Victoria Bridge is absolutely huge. Thank you to all Australians in Brisbane & around the country marching today against Israel’s genocide. Anyone not standing with Palestine at this point in time is clearly on the fringe. #FreePalestine
August 24, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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Reports of up to 50,000. I'm so proud of you, Brissie 🇵🇸💕
August 24, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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Very obvious now that SARS-CoV-2 infection can be characterised as: AAA

A: Acceleration (e.g. dementia, vascular)
A: reActivation (e.g. EBV, LTBI)
A: Aging (inflammation, telomere shortening)

Longevity and / or healthspan cannot be fully addressed without understanding this.
Covid accelerates vascular aging
An 18-country, 38-center study of ~2,000 participants
—Effect predominantly in women, adding 5 years of aging
—Seen with non-hospitalized and mild-moderate Covid
—Reversible in some at 1-year; vaccination link to protection
apps.crossref.org/pendingpub/p...
August 18, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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Fuck yeah Melbourne
August 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Here's the latest variant picture for the United States, to late June.

The XFG.* "Stratus" variant grew to dominant at 40%, with LP.8.1.* at 28%.

Growth of the NB.1.8.1 "Nimbus" variant is slower, at 16%.

#COVID19 #USA #XFG #Stratus #NB_1_8_1 #Nimbus
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July 19, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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Our society utterly relies on science, way more than most realise. It’s a global endeavor like no other. What’s happening now is profoundly negative, not just to funding, but to institutions, workforce & culture. Other countries must step up to try and fill the void.

www.smh.com.au/healthcare/a...
‘A bomb thrown into the middle of science’: Trump cuts hurt Australian medical research
Local research institutes are suspending projects and laying off staff as US funds dry up.
www.smh.com.au
June 22, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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“He became detached.”

I suffer with long covid and stopped talking about it because the look I could see glazing over people’s faces.

I still have a distorted sense of smell. If you’ve noticed me lose weight over 5 years, I’m not trying. I don’t like it. My brain feels like a faraday cage.
Brian Wilson had struggled with #LongCovid for his last few years.

"There was no trauma to speak of until that very last tour in ’22. He kind of went silent and began to suffer the effects of long-term COVID...that was a turning point for him. He became detached."

uk.news.yahoo.com/brian-wilson...
Brian Wilson 'went silent' and 'became detached' after battling COVID-19
Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson "went silent" and "became detached" as he battled the long-term effects of COVID-19, according to his bandmate Al Jardine.
uk.news.yahoo.com
June 14, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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A new COVID variant is on the rise. Here’s what to know about LP.8.1

"It’s increasing in Australia, making up close to 1 in 5 COVID cases in NSW."

"Elsewhere it’s become even more dominant, comprising at least 3 in 5 cases in the UK."

Source: archive.md/qfvJH
April 2, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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Wake up - prosecutors .
Elon musk does not have presidential immunity - every state should file felony charges against him
March 29, 2025 at 4:58 AM
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Serious issues that face Australia. #ClimateChange. 🙃🤞🦋
March 16, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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This is really interesting....and why initiatives like the Cheek Media, Purple Pingers, Punters Politics and even the #SundayShot are so important in our small market.
1. What you see here is clearest illustration why things are so messed up and why it cannot get any better until this asymmetry is addressed.

Put simply: the right-wing has narrative dominance.

My org @mmfa.bsky.social did this study and has been sounding this alarm for years. Some thoughts...
March 16, 2025 at 6:19 AM
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Here are the “Democratic” Senators that voted YES on the GOP budget that doesn’t protect Medicare and Social Security:

Schumer-NY
Fetterman-PA
Cortez-Masto-NV
Durbin-IL
King-ME
Schatz-HI
Hassan-NH
Peters-MI
Gillibrand-NY
Shaheen-NH

They should all face primaries.
March 14, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Here's a current story on the inspirational Plum Stone.

www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
The world has largely moved on from COVID-19. Meet the people who can't
It's been five years since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, but some people continue to feel the effect every day.
www.sbs.com.au
March 14, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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The 15th of March is LC Awareness Day! I acknowledge people everywhere impacted by LC, & am very grateful for the leadership of those with LC who's awareness raising is the single most important factor in finding solutions - @sickandtiredaus.bsky.social @plumskyjam.bsky.social & many others.
March 14, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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COVID is NOT over...
Today is Long COVID Awareness Day.

We recognise those living with LC and those caring for people with LC.

We must all provide support and join the call for research and a remedy for LC.

This Billboard was captured in Melbourne, Australia.

#LongCovidAwarenessDay
March 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Today, March 15, 2025, is #LongCOVIDAwarenessDay.
We stand with those affected, advocate for research, and raise awareness for better care and recovery. 💙

#LongCOVID #COVIDisNotOVER
March 14, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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We stand in support of everyone who has experienced or continues to experience long COVID, this long COVID Awareness Day. We’re researching the impacts of COVID infections to help find answers and solutions to tackle long COVID. www.burnet.edu.au/knowledge-an...
Novel therapies for long COVID | Burnet Institute
Burnet continues its research into the longer-term impacts of respiratory infections.
www.burnet.edu.au
March 14, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Today is Long Covid Awareness Day

😷 selfie at one of Melb’s busiest corners to capture community funded, advocate created billboard reminding Australia that those living with LC urgently need recognition, research & remedy

🙏 @sickandtiredaus.bsky.social & @pandemicresistance.bsky.social
March 14, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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The 15th of March is LC Awareness Day!

On this day we acknowledge Australians impacted by and living with LC.

#LongCovid #ChronicIllness
March 14, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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Just a reminder for anyone new or who missed it - The @australiainstitute.org.au starter pack
bsky.app/starter-pack...
March 12, 2025 at 5:03 AM
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Australia: "Scourge of coronavirus is still killing the vulnerable."

"20 more Australians are dying each day than before the pandemic due to Covid. It sits 5 times higher than the annual road toll, and 10 times higher than seasonal flu deaths."

Source: archive.md/TSEHU
March 10, 2025 at 10:16 PM