Michael van Vliet
@vlietman.bsky.social
Richmond supporter. Rock star. He/him. Living on Wurundjeri land.
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Just days into summer and a broad heatwave is already spreading across the country.
Broad heatwave spreads across the state, hottest summer on the cards
Just days into summer and a broad heatwave is already spreading across the country.
www.abc.net.au
December 4, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Just days into summer and a broad heatwave is already spreading across the country.
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Alt text for those who need it. This is amazing.
December 2, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Alt text for those who need it. This is amazing.
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Good Morning, Bloonies. #BloonWatch
November 27, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Good Morning, Bloonies. #BloonWatch
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Farage maintains he has only ever been racist in a respectful way.
November 26, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Farage maintains he has only ever been racist in a respectful way.
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Whether you're a street photographer, documentarian, or just have an eye for the unexpected, this is your chance to help shape the visual history of Victoria’s public life! We're seeking contemporary street photography for our new exhibition:
prov.vic.gov.au/whats/public...
📸 Christopher Hopkins.
prov.vic.gov.au/whats/public...
📸 Christopher Hopkins.
October 8, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Whether you're a street photographer, documentarian, or just have an eye for the unexpected, this is your chance to help shape the visual history of Victoria’s public life! We're seeking contemporary street photography for our new exhibition:
prov.vic.gov.au/whats/public...
📸 Christopher Hopkins.
prov.vic.gov.au/whats/public...
📸 Christopher Hopkins.
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Cool light show moving through north of Melbourne tonight.
This is a time lapse, but there's plenty of lightning to see in real time.
This is a time lapse, but there's plenty of lightning to see in real time.
November 24, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Cool light show moving through north of Melbourne tonight.
This is a time lapse, but there's plenty of lightning to see in real time.
This is a time lapse, but there's plenty of lightning to see in real time.
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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 4:40 AM
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.
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Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae singer, actor and cultural icon, dies aged 81
Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae singer, actor and cultural icon, dies aged 81
Star of The Harder They Come had hits including You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now
Jimmy Cliff, the singer and actor whose mellifluous voice helped to turn reggae into a global phenomenon, has died aged 81.
A message from his wife Latifa Chambers on Instagram reads: “It’s with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy Cliff, has crossed over due to a seizure followed by pneumonia. I am thankful for his family, friends, fellow artists and coworkers who have shared his journey with him. To all his fans around the world, please know that your support was his strength throughout his whole career … Jimmy, my darling, may you rest in peace. I will follow your wishes.” Her message was also signed by their children, Lilty and Aken. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae singer, actor and cultural icon, dies aged 81
I've just donated to Wikipedia. If you use it you should too. #wikipedia
November 20, 2025 at 11:34 PM
I've just donated to Wikipedia. If you use it you should too. #wikipedia
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The Five Stages of Starmer
1. He's not charismatic but he's a proven leader
2. He's not a leader but he's a manager
3. He's not a manager but he's dull and dependable
4. He's not dull and dependable but at least the entire country does not hate him
5. Everybody in the country hates him
1. He's not charismatic but he's a proven leader
2. He's not a leader but he's a manager
3. He's not a manager but he's dull and dependable
4. He's not dull and dependable but at least the entire country does not hate him
5. Everybody in the country hates him
On Labour MPs in a dark place. Featuring King Lear. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Starmer’s squandering of a historic election victory is a tragedy nearing its finale | Rafael Behr
The tactics that gave Labour its huge majority in 2024 were no preparation for government – and the prime minister has proved he has nothing more to offer, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:47 AM
The Five Stages of Starmer
1. He's not charismatic but he's a proven leader
2. He's not a leader but he's a manager
3. He's not a manager but he's dull and dependable
4. He's not dull and dependable but at least the entire country does not hate him
5. Everybody in the country hates him
1. He's not charismatic but he's a proven leader
2. He's not a leader but he's a manager
3. He's not a manager but he's dull and dependable
4. He's not dull and dependable but at least the entire country does not hate him
5. Everybody in the country hates him
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Get Yer Yia-Yia's Out!
November 12, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Get Yer Yia-Yia's Out!
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Heads up extreme wealth enthusiasts - do you know how much is a trillion dollars? No you don't nobody does! Read this cartoon to find out... www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
What do you need to do to ‘earn’ a trillion dollars in this economy? | First Dog on the Moon
Look at all those zeroes – look at them!
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Heads up extreme wealth enthusiasts - do you know how much is a trillion dollars? No you don't nobody does! Read this cartoon to find out... www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Australia is ranked 6th Ihe world for life expectancy, the US a shameful 48th.
Can we credit the Australian Labor Party for giving us a national health scheme?
Can we credit the Australian Labor Party for giving us a national health scheme?
November 10, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Australia is ranked 6th Ihe world for life expectancy, the US a shameful 48th.
Can we credit the Australian Labor Party for giving us a national health scheme?
Can we credit the Australian Labor Party for giving us a national health scheme?
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A presidency in one image
November 6, 2025 at 9:52 PM
A presidency in one image
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David Rowe. #Mamdani #NewYorkNewYork
November 5, 2025 at 6:40 AM
David Rowe. #Mamdani #NewYorkNewYork
A delightful interview with Melbourne-based photographer Rod McNichol who recently passed away. portrait.gov.au/stories/life...
Rod McNicol: 'Life and Times'
Echoing 19th-century photography, Rod McNicol's portraits give us a chance to look quietly at the human condition.
portrait.gov.au
November 5, 2025 at 5:13 AM
A delightful interview with Melbourne-based photographer Rod McNichol who recently passed away. portrait.gov.au/stories/life...
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A sneak peek at the cover of next week’s issue, which celebrates Zohran Mamdani’s historic win. #NewYorkerCovers
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/451hFM
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/451hFM
November 5, 2025 at 3:15 AM
A sneak peek at the cover of next week’s issue, which celebrates Zohran Mamdani’s historic win. #NewYorkerCovers
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/451hFM
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/451hFM
Nice bloke and a great footballer. www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Mark Viduka, 25 years on from his four-goal show: ‘I love Leeds but they couldn’t afford for me to stay’
A quarter of a century from his starring role in a 4-3 win over Liverpool, the Australian reminisces on playing in Croatia during civil war and opening a coffee shop after retirement
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Nice bloke and a great footballer. www.theguardian.com/football/202...
One of the greats. www.theguardian.com/film/2025/oc...
Peter Watkins, Oscar-winning director of The War Game, dies aged 90
Radical English director who clashed with the BBC over his ‘horrifying’ film about nuclear war, was forced to look abroad to continue working
www.theguardian.com
November 1, 2025 at 9:56 PM
One of the greats. www.theguardian.com/film/2025/oc...
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Food stamps? What other Democracy has food stamps? Australia hasn't had them since WW 11.
In the US, the workers are not paid a living wage, so the taxpayer has to support business by making up for it.
Demeaning to the workers, and shameful for the US.
In the US, the workers are not paid a living wage, so the taxpayer has to support business by making up for it.
Demeaning to the workers, and shameful for the US.
November 1, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Food stamps? What other Democracy has food stamps? Australia hasn't had them since WW 11.
In the US, the workers are not paid a living wage, so the taxpayer has to support business by making up for it.
Demeaning to the workers, and shameful for the US.
In the US, the workers are not paid a living wage, so the taxpayer has to support business by making up for it.
Demeaning to the workers, and shameful for the US.
Bleak Squad at the Recital Centre tonight.
October 29, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Bleak Squad at the Recital Centre tonight.
Sybil Fawlty was an amazing creation and you couldn’t imagine anyone other than Prunella Scales in the role. RIP. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Prunella Scales: From Fawlty Towers to Great Canal Journeys
The versatile actress, who has died aged 93, will be best remembered for her portrayal of Sybil Fawlty.
www.bbc.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Sybil Fawlty was an amazing creation and you couldn’t imagine anyone other than Prunella Scales in the role. RIP. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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