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Pearls and Irritations @johnmenadue.com · 1d

If Labor wishes to reclaim its moral authority, it must break with the consultant paradigm: rebuild public governance, fund socially vital disciplines and restore universities as places of learning, not revenue streams. #auspol #universitiesAU

How the ALP outsourced the soul of higher education

For most of its history, the Australian Labor Party spoke of education as a public good, the light on the hill, a vision of collective progress through strong institutions, universal access, and the elevation of ordinary citizens.

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Association for Scottish Literature @asls.org.uk · 10h

Pathways to Research for Scots in Education
28 Oct, online – free

A series of short presentations from current Scots educators exploring the experiences of Scots-language teachers, & identifying potential avenues for future academic research
www.eventbrite.com/e/frlsu-webi...

FRLSU Webinar - Pathways to Research for Scots in Education

A free webinar exploring the experiences of Scots language teachers and identifying potential avenues for future academic research.

www.eventbrite.com

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Dr Craig Buchanan FSAScot @buchanan.today · 10h

Do you suppose Sir Nick looks unhappy because they stole his ‘K’ on the seating plan?

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Dr Craig Buchanan FSAScot @buchanan.today · 10h

Carton of the Week, surely?? 🍺

Dr Craig Buchanan FSAScot @buchanan.today · 11h

US readers may not know, but Snoop Dogg came to Australia last month to sing at our AFL Grand Final, and was obviously all smoked out, so they had to get someone else for this Super Bowl thing you guys do. It’s a shame, cause Snoop knows his bowls, right? And impressionable kids need a role model.

MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 22h

Mike Johnson isn't happy that Bad Bunny is performing at the Super Bowl: It sounds like he's not someone who appeals to a broader audience. There's so many eyes on it. A lot of young, impressionable children. In my view, you would have Lee Greenwood or role models doing that. Not somebody like this.

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Dr Ian McCormick @wokestudies.bsky.social · 12h

One dares to hope?
#antifa

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Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 12h

Catherine Connolly believes in Ireland. She believes in us. She believes in our people. And she will be a president for all the people of Ireland across our 32 counties.

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Lucy Hamilton @lucyham.bsky.social · 13h

In the Trump era, this is terrifying. Apparently criticising capitalism 🥴🤣 is terrorism now in the US.
#Auspol

Australian Federal Police ®
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The AFP has set up new National Security Investigations (NSI) teams to target groups and individuals causing high levels of harm to Australia's social cohesion.
The NSI teams will work closely with state and territory police, law enforcement and national security partners to provide a coordinated, consistent and intelligence-led response to security threats, and also work on a global level through operations, capabilities and relationships with the international law enforcement intelligence community.
There are current and emerging groups dispersed across Australia and in some cases, overseas, who are eroding our country's social fabric by advocating hatred, fear, and humiliation. While many of these crimes may not meet the threshold of terrorism, the AFP has identified concerning behaviours which could escalate to politically-motivated violence or hate crimes, which seriously put the Australian community at risk.
There is no place for hate or violence in our communities and the AFP will defend and protect Australia and Australia's future from these threats.
Anyone with information about possible threats to the community or suspicious activity should make a report to the National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400. In an emergency or life-threatening situation, contact Triple

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Dr Craig Buchanan FSAScot @buchanan.today · 13h

Clearly Snoop Dogg was all smoked out after his AFL GF performance, so they had to get someone else for this Super Bowl thing. Weird, cause Snoop knows his bowls, right?

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Dr Craig Buchanan FSAScot @buchanan.today · 13h

Lovely place. As a young sailor, I was once required to divert one of Her Majesty’s warships there to deliver the First Sea Lord in time for the start of Cowes Week. Never let it be said that we didn’t provide a grand taxi service, though as a trainee navigator I was heartily glad to put him ashore.

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Dr Craig Buchanan FSAScot @buchanan.today · 13h

Apply to Kemi Badenoch - I believe she is very supportive of English as an academic pursuit. Also keen on a free lunch, I’m told.

Dr Craig Buchanan FSAScot @buchanan.today · 14h

Personally, I’d settle for fewer law degrees, and consequently fewer lawyers like Kemi Badenoch, alongside making 57 MPs unemployed when Scotland withdraws from the Union. The woman would give the Wolf of Badenoch a good name.

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Dr Craig Buchanan FSAScot @buchanan.today · 14h

I keep saying it: the corporate neoliberals and their bought politicians want a workforce just educated enough to push the buttons and pull the levers, but woe betide anyone who suggests a workforce - let alone a population - that might be able to think for themselves, and question their betters.

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ABC News (Unofficial) @abc-news.bsky.social · 15h

Mates take matters into their own hands to rescue trapped galah: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-08/macgyver-style-rescue-of-galah-in-wa-north-goes-viral/105865732

Mates take matters into their own hands to rescue trapped galah

A lifetime sailor says his experience problem-solving with limited resources helped figure out how to rescue a galah trapped in an 8-metre-tall power pole.

www.abc.net.au

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Dr Craig Buchanan FSAScot @buchanan.today · 15h

I’ve seen würz.

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Jenny Frecklington-Jones #IStandWithWatermelon🍉🍉 @joneshowdareyou.bsky.social · 16h

Nobody hates trees more than coastally adjacent narcissists. Here’s how we should deal with them
— First Dog on the Moon
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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*•.¸.𝐻𝑒𝓂𝓅 𝐸𝒹𝒾𝒻𝒾𝒸𝒶𝓉𝒾🐨𝓃.¸.•* @hempedification.bsky.social · 16h

A new cannabis compound that appears to have “remarkable antioxidant & skin anti-inflammatory”, Cannabizetol (CBGD), is formed when two cannabinoid molecules bind with a methylene bridge, one of the rare compounds in a class known as dimeric cannabinoids. www.marijuanamoment.net/scientists-d...

Scientists Discover New Cannabis Compound With 'Remarkable Antioxidant And Skin Anti-Inflammatory' Benefits - Marijuana Moment

A new cannabis compound that appears to have “remarkable antioxidant and skin anti-inflammatory” properties has been discovered by scientists. The isolated cannabinoid, classified as cannabizetol (CBG...

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Dr Craig Buchanan FSAScot @buchanan.today · 15h

You’ve made it awfully hard to get Italy without giving up everything else 😂

Dr Craig Buchanan FSAScot @buchanan.today · 18h

This is beyond disgraceful on the part of the Cook Labor Government here in WA. For once, Basil is right - the Premier needs to step in, instruct the Treasurer, and put an end to this poor man's pain and public trauma. #wapol #auspol

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

Abuse survivor 'mortified' by state's challenge of $2.85m compensation payout

An appeal against a $2.85 million compensation payout to a man who suffered child sexual abuse while in state care should be abandoned, a prominent Perth lawyer and the state opposition says.

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Dr Craig Buchanan FSAScot @buchanan.today · 19h

God bless her. If he takes Willie, that will spell the end for me.

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Dr Craig Buchanan FSAScot @buchanan.today · 23h

I hear you, but there are days when I hear them far more loudly.

Dr Craig Buchanan FSAScot @buchanan.today · 23h

The battle was fought - and lost - at the ballot box, as is the case in almost all failing democracies @nuitsdeyoung.bsky.social. One can surely forgive civilised folk for despairing at the underbelly that has risen to rule as if of right. This Rome too will fall, but not before blood and circuses.

Dr Nuits de Young @nuitsdeyoung.bsky.social · 23h

I am tired of ppl who seem to have surrendered before battle's rlly been joined.

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Dr Craig Buchanan FSAScot @buchanan.today · 1d

I can say with confidence that, mean and dumb as some of us were at school, even our meanest and dumbest had nothing to rival this dumpster fire.

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Prof Bob Davis @rokewood.bsky.social · 1d

This is what it's come to in Mr #Trump's America:
Even basic trust is haemorrhaging away 🤔

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Dr Craig Buchanan FSAScot @buchanan.today · 1d

I’ll say this for Trump - he plays a decent game of snooker.

www.thesun.co.uk/sport/368981...

Xi'an Grand Prix snooker 2025 LIVE RESULTS: Ronnie O'Sullivan eyes £177k jackpot

THE Xi’an Grand Prix is UNDERWAY – and there is a big name returning to action. Ronnie O’Sullivan is back competing after almost two months away from the table. The Rocket faces U…

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