GW
@couchncomment.bsky.social
Unashamed law nerd, politics junkie and occasional dreamer. Swans supporter thanks to Mum's crush on Ron Barassi. Three passports thanks to Dad's globetrotting.
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The US Administration has banned Americans from *adopting babies* from much of the African continent.
Adopting.
Babies.
What trait do those babies have that, when they grow up as fully American adults, would make them a threat to our country in any form?
Adopting.
Babies.
What trait do those babies have that, when they grow up as fully American adults, would make them a threat to our country in any form?
On that last post: I genuinely cannot think of any good-faith reason to bar international adoptions from those 39 countries. Under this new ban, consulates will refuse adoption visas for any baby from Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela, Nigeria, or any of the 39 other countries.
December 17, 2025 at 3:04 AM
The US Administration has banned Americans from *adopting babies* from much of the African continent.
Adopting.
Babies.
What trait do those babies have that, when they grow up as fully American adults, would make them a threat to our country in any form?
Adopting.
Babies.
What trait do those babies have that, when they grow up as fully American adults, would make them a threat to our country in any form?
We saw hope in the incredible helpers amongst the horror of Bondi last night but we need hope today.
And we need to work at all ages and all parts of society to drive out hate.
And we need to work at all ages and all parts of society to drive out hate.
December 14, 2025 at 8:54 PM
We saw hope in the incredible helpers amongst the horror of Bondi last night but we need hope today.
And we need to work at all ages and all parts of society to drive out hate.
And we need to work at all ages and all parts of society to drive out hate.
Always look for the helpers, said Fred Rogers, because where there are helpers there is hope.
We need hope today. And we need clear action to drive out hate. Bondi 💔
We need hope today. And we need clear action to drive out hate. Bondi 💔
December 14, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Always look for the helpers, said Fred Rogers, because where there are helpers there is hope.
We need hope today. And we need clear action to drive out hate. Bondi 💔
We need hope today. And we need clear action to drive out hate. Bondi 💔
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Australia has recorded a full year with no new cases of cervical cancer in under-25s, the group most at risk of aggressive types of the cancer-causing human papillomavirus infection.
And the reason is ... [drum roll] ... HPV #vaccination! #vaccineswork
www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
And the reason is ... [drum roll] ... HPV #vaccination! #vaccineswork
www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
Australian HPV Vaccination Marks Cervical Cancer Milestone
The country’s human papillomavirus vaccination program achieves no new cervical cancers reported in people younger than 25 years for 1 year.
www.medscape.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Australia has recorded a full year with no new cases of cervical cancer in under-25s, the group most at risk of aggressive types of the cancer-causing human papillomavirus infection.
And the reason is ... [drum roll] ... HPV #vaccination! #vaccineswork
www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
And the reason is ... [drum roll] ... HPV #vaccination! #vaccineswork
www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
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This is fucking amazing
October 31, 2025 at 2:05 AM
This is fucking amazing
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“Pathology companies systematically report “normal” blood test results for females who would be diagnosed with iron deficiency if they were male”
I know so many women of all ages who need iron transfusions and some who can’t get them because they cost hundreds and hundreds of dollars; such long waitlists; no Medicare rebates. This is a medical scandal. The misdiagnosis story is shocking. www.smh.com.au/national/gas...
Gaslit, dismissed and treated as hypochondriacs: The gender divide in iron deficiency
Ignored by doctors for years, Abigail almost died, with one doctor in the end saying she had the blood count of a shark attack or car crash victim.
www.smh.com.au
August 16, 2025 at 7:18 AM
“Pathology companies systematically report “normal” blood test results for females who would be diagnosed with iron deficiency if they were male”
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The Grampians. Stunning.
July 18, 2025 at 7:08 AM
The Grampians. Stunning.
A glorious winter evening.
July 15, 2025 at 11:24 AM
A glorious winter evening.
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I think we need to stop obsessing over the mushroom murders and turn our attention to the NT coroner’s inquest report into the police shooting and death of Kumanjayi Walker by policeman Zach Rolfe
July 8, 2025 at 6:47 AM
I think we need to stop obsessing over the mushroom murders and turn our attention to the NT coroner’s inquest report into the police shooting and death of Kumanjayi Walker by policeman Zach Rolfe
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Powerful piece. “The men now working to rehabilitate Heydon – many..the same ones who once drank in his chambers – never saw his predation. They weren’t his targets. His charm & wit never came with a proposition. That behaviour was reserved for young women like me.” www.theage.com.au/national/i-w...
I was among this disgraced judge’s victims. Attempts to honour him are an insult
The former High Court judge Dyson Heydon is being rehabilitated in some parts of the legal profession. It’s galling.
www.theage.com.au
June 27, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Powerful piece. “The men now working to rehabilitate Heydon – many..the same ones who once drank in his chambers – never saw his predation. They weren’t his targets. His charm & wit never came with a proposition. That behaviour was reserved for young women like me.” www.theage.com.au/national/i-w...
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Thanks for the reminder @janemunday.bsky.social. Every summer, I repost this article DROWNING DOES NOT LOOK LIKE DROWNING. To date, I know of FOUR kids who were saved after someone who'd clicked on the link learnt how to spot actual drowning. Take time to read and pass on.
slate.com/technology/2...
slate.com/technology/2...
Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning
Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect.
slate.com
June 19, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Thanks for the reminder @janemunday.bsky.social. Every summer, I repost this article DROWNING DOES NOT LOOK LIKE DROWNING. To date, I know of FOUR kids who were saved after someone who'd clicked on the link learnt how to spot actual drowning. Take time to read and pass on.
slate.com/technology/2...
slate.com/technology/2...
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I need all of #lawsky to see this video from a Colorado appeals court livestream yesterday. I am in actual tears. Sound *incredibly* on, the subtitles will not help.
June 19, 2025 at 6:49 AM
A magpie lark, enjoying a break from the rain.
June 14, 2025 at 8:02 AM
A magpie lark, enjoying a break from the rain.
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Collaborative artwork, 2019 by the senior Indigenous women artists of Amata in the APY Lands of Australia, who founded an art centre for Indigenous artists #WomensArt
May 10, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Collaborative artwork, 2019 by the senior Indigenous women artists of Amata in the APY Lands of Australia, who founded an art centre for Indigenous artists #WomensArt
A perfect day for celebrating the strength of our democracy. Barely had to queue, helpful independent election officials, and enjoying a democracy sausage and baked goods in the sunshine knowing the funds go directly to our local primary school. #AusVotes
May 3, 2025 at 4:17 AM
A perfect day for celebrating the strength of our democracy. Barely had to queue, helpful independent election officials, and enjoying a democracy sausage and baked goods in the sunshine knowing the funds go directly to our local primary school. #AusVotes
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April 29, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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"These folks often say that they are concerned that DEI threatens merit. The real horror they confront is that DEI threatens monopoly."
Thank you @hakeemjefferson.bsky.social
stanforddaily.com/2025/04/22/w...
Thank you @hakeemjefferson.bsky.social
stanforddaily.com/2025/04/22/w...
What DEI threatens isn’t merit. It’s monopoly.
Political science professor Hakeem Jefferson argues for DEI's importance to de-monopolizing universities.
stanforddaily.com
April 23, 2025 at 9:34 AM
"These folks often say that they are concerned that DEI threatens merit. The real horror they confront is that DEI threatens monopoly."
Thank you @hakeemjefferson.bsky.social
stanforddaily.com/2025/04/22/w...
Thank you @hakeemjefferson.bsky.social
stanforddaily.com/2025/04/22/w...
No Canadian equivalent of a democracy sausage when voting from Australia, but satisfying nonetheless.
April 23, 2025 at 8:42 AM
No Canadian equivalent of a democracy sausage when voting from Australia, but satisfying nonetheless.
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Full suite of projections seen:
April 18, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Full suite of projections seen:
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"When you expose a problem you pose a problem."
Important reminder from the brilliant work of @saranahmed.bsky.social to myself tonight, so I'm sharing it here, in case anyone else needs to be reminded
feministkilljoys.com/2014/02/17/t...
Important reminder from the brilliant work of @saranahmed.bsky.social to myself tonight, so I'm sharing it here, in case anyone else needs to be reminded
feministkilljoys.com/2014/02/17/t...
The Problem of Perception
When you expose a problem you pose a problem. I have been thinking more about the problem of how you become the problem because you notice a problem. When exposing a problem is to become a problem…
feministkilljoys.com
April 9, 2025 at 9:22 AM
"When you expose a problem you pose a problem."
Important reminder from the brilliant work of @saranahmed.bsky.social to myself tonight, so I'm sharing it here, in case anyone else needs to be reminded
feministkilljoys.com/2014/02/17/t...
Important reminder from the brilliant work of @saranahmed.bsky.social to myself tonight, so I'm sharing it here, in case anyone else needs to be reminded
feministkilljoys.com/2014/02/17/t...
"In other words, if the nation looks after the boys, the rest will take care of itself. Forget economics, Dutton’s grand plan for the nation seems to be trickle-down gender equality"
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
Dutton’s ‘me too’ election strategy is great … unless you’re a woman
If you’re employed in these sectors Dutton has earmarked as priorities, it’s great news. But what’s the plan for women? Signing up for the next season of Farmer Wants a Wife?
www.smh.com.au
April 2, 2025 at 1:07 AM
"In other words, if the nation looks after the boys, the rest will take care of itself. Forget economics, Dutton’s grand plan for the nation seems to be trickle-down gender equality"
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...