ChrissyL
@chrissyl.bsky.social
Old enough to know better! Have loved Twitter for the opportunity to engage with smart interesting people from across the world.
Interests: history, literature, knowledge, politics (where it offers hope). Need optimism.
Interests: history, literature, knowledge, politics (where it offers hope). Need optimism.
Such an old-fashioned view!
August 20, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Such an old-fashioned view!
Reposted by ChrissyL
I'd love to know who pressured Bendigo Writers Fest organisers at the last minute to make writers sign that agreement.
Did they think that writers talking about Gaza was a greater threat to their beloved festival than this? 👇
Did they think that writers talking about Gaza was a greater threat to their beloved festival than this? 👇
Anti-censorship boycott leaves Bendigo Writers Festival in tatters
More than a third of the Festival's lineup has withdrawn over restrictions on criticising Israel
www.deepcutnews.com
August 15, 2025 at 5:28 AM
I'd love to know who pressured Bendigo Writers Fest organisers at the last minute to make writers sign that agreement.
Did they think that writers talking about Gaza was a greater threat to their beloved festival than this? 👇
Did they think that writers talking about Gaza was a greater threat to their beloved festival than this? 👇
I’ve had a lot of that recently too. It never used to happen - It’s nice in a way that they want to be sure they’re paying you and not some scammer. On the other hand, a sophisticated scammer would probably be pretty convincing on a phone call too!
July 21, 2025 at 9:04 AM
I’ve had a lot of that recently too. It never used to happen - It’s nice in a way that they want to be sure they’re paying you and not some scammer. On the other hand, a sophisticated scammer would probably be pretty convincing on a phone call too!
For those able to, here’s the link to support Nicolette Boele’s legal defence. www.nicoletteboele.com.au/defence-fund
Bradfield Election Defence Fund
#BoeleForBradfield
www.nicoletteboele.com.au
July 16, 2025 at 5:14 AM
For those able to, here’s the link to support Nicolette Boele’s legal defence. www.nicoletteboele.com.au/defence-fund
Amazing work Mr Hasan. History will thank you (and I hope there are more tangible rewards in the here and now - you are doing such great service).
June 4, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Amazing work Mr Hasan. History will thank you (and I hope there are more tangible rewards in the here and now - you are doing such great service).
Thank you Rex. Hope you find time to keep fighting for transparency.
May 27, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Thank you Rex. Hope you find time to keep fighting for transparency.
If only this happened before the Voice referendum ! What a different country we might be.
May 20, 2025 at 6:35 AM
If only this happened before the Voice referendum ! What a different country we might be.
As a Bradfield voter, can definitely say we didn’t know anything about her and we’re programmed not to care. It’s always been Liberal or nothing around here, until Nicolette came along.
May 19, 2025 at 9:21 AM
As a Bradfield voter, can definitely say we didn’t know anything about her and we’re programmed not to care. It’s always been Liberal or nothing around here, until Nicolette came along.
Why is he calling it a “big” country if it’s the UK?
May 8, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Why is he calling it a “big” country if it’s the UK?
Just the old emperors new clothes!
May 7, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Just the old emperors new clothes!
Yeah - and this is what we have to look forward to!
May 6, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Yeah - and this is what we have to look forward to!
She’s brave, caring and consistent. She’s grown into the job and will be a great loss if she doesn’t make it across the line.
May 6, 2025 at 8:03 AM
She’s brave, caring and consistent. She’s grown into the job and will be a great loss if she doesn’t make it across the line.
I am so sad about this outcome!! Very well said Jennifer!
May 6, 2025 at 7:43 AM
I am so sad about this outcome!! Very well said Jennifer!