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Dr Anita Heiss
@dranitaheiss.bsky.social
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Wiradyuri Author of over 20 titles, most recent DIRRAYAWADHA (RISE UP) Publisher @ Bundyi, Simon & Schuster AU Prof of Communications @ UQ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dranitaheiss?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=e8039df8-76bc-4e43-b07d-c57dc8bfc
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Dr Anita Heiss @dranitaheiss.bsky.social · Nov 26
Good morning beautiful peoples!
I finally made it and I'm happy to be here @bsky.app where it looks like the 'social' has been put back into 'social media'. It's great to see friends from other platforms here, but also interersting new accounts to follow. I'm looking forward to engaging with you. 🖤
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Dr Anita Heiss @dranitaheiss.bsky.social · 14d
Too much Trent or not enough? It’s the BWF conundrum

Trent Dalton leads a constellation of literary stars at this year’s Brisbane Writers Festival, which turns over a new leaf in its new digs at Brisbane Powerhouse.

www.indailyqld.com.au/inreview/boo...
Brisbane Writers Festival Kicks Off at Brisbane Powerhouse - InReview | InDaily, Inside Queensland
The Brisbane Writers Festival kicks off next month at Brisbane Powerhouse, featuring Trent Dalton and more exciting events.
www.indailyqld.com.au
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Dr Anita Heiss @dranitaheiss.bsky.social · 21d
Why did it take this long? Nothing progressive about waiting nearly two years then citizens the world over have been in the streets screaming the whole time.
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Dr Anita Heiss @dranitaheiss.bsky.social · 23d
I love the concept and bringing peoples together through shared history, art, words. To honor and respect.

The idea of the collage. 💜

Congratulations to you and all involved.
www.nikkeiaustralia.com/projects/whe...
When You Call My Name | Nikkei Australia
When You Call My Name is a collaborative project honouring civilians who were brought from Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands, and across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand as ‘Japanese enemy aliens’ to ...
www.nikkeiaustralia.com
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Dr Anita Heiss @dranitaheiss.bsky.social · 23d
Voting for the Courier-Mail People's Choice Queensland Book of the Year Award closes today. There are 8 finalists, please support any one of the authors.

I have a few friends in that list, so I can't tell you who I voted for (NO it was not for myself).

www.slq.qld.gov.au/queensland-l...
The Courier-Mail People's Choice Queensland Book of the Year Award
Congratulations to the 2025 finalists! The winner of The Courier-Mail People's Choice Queensland Book of the Year Award is determined by public vote. Click the buttons below to vote for…
www.slq.qld.gov.au
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Dr Anita Heiss @dranitaheiss.bsky.social · 23d
When You Call My Name launch and exhibition

Disappointed I'll miss this exhibition in Canberra (and Perth, Broome, Cowra), but thanks for sharing the link to the opening with me @psephy.bsky.social Looks incredible!

www.nikkeiaustralia.com/wycmn-launch...
When You Call My Name launch and exhibition a huge success! | Nikkei Australia
An unexpectedly large number of people attended the When You Call My Name project launch and inaugural exhibition on Thursday 11 September in Canberra.
www.nikkeiaustralia.com
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Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 27d
A brief sojourn in the nation’s capital.

首都キャンベラに行ってきました♪
A view of sculpture ‘ouroboros’ by Brisbane/Meanjin artist Lindy Lee. A view over Lake Burley Griffin Sakura-like blossoms in Canberra A view of the national library framed by sculptures in the reconciliation walk.
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Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 24d
‘Those who still put their faith… in war as the last resort of all foreign policy may well discover in a not too distant future that they have become masters in a rather useless and obsolete trade…’
H. Arendt ‘On Revolution’, 1963

Reading as I heard more AUKUS-babble on the radio. We can do better
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Dr Anita Heiss @dranitaheiss.bsky.social · 23d
Invitation
Dhuluny 2025:
Documentary screenings
commemorating the 1824 declaration of martial law

Thu, 25 Sep, 5:30pm - 9pm AEST
Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
Dhuluny 2025 // Documentary Screening
RSVP on Humanitix - Dhuluny 2025 // Documentary Screening hosted by Bathurst Regional Art Gallery. Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William St, Bathurst NSW 2795, Australia. Thursday 25th S...
events.humanitix.com
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Dr Anita Heiss @dranitaheiss.bsky.social · 28d
Thrilled to announce that my latest acquisition as Publiser at Large for @bundyipublishing.bsky.social is BELLA’S JOURNEY by Rowena Lawrie.

BELLA’S JOURNEY is a reimagining of the classic tale of Swan Lake. Due for release in late 2026.

www.booksandpublishing.com.au/articles/202...

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Bundyi acquires Lawrie’s picture book | Books+Publishing
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www.booksandpublishing.com.au
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Ben Eltham @beneltham.bsky.social · Sep 8
If Melbourne University Publishing doesn’t want to keep publishing Meanjin, they should hand over the journal to someone worthy of the responsibility. Me in The Conversation theconversation.com/the-decision...
The decision to close Meanjin misunderstands its wider importance. Australian culture deserves better
The decision to close Meanjin is the latest in a string of recent decisions that suggest universities are not safe harbours for priceless cultural institutions.
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Melissa Sweet @melissasweetdr.bsky.social · Sep 5
National summit tackles wide-ranging barriers to health equity – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/national-sum...
By @mariemcinerney.bsky.social for Croakey Conference News Service
National summit tackles wide-ranging barriers to health equity
Introduction by Croakey: An upcoming national summit on equity is being promoted as an event "for those who believe in
www.croakey.org
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Melissa Sweet @melissasweetdr.bsky.social · Sep 5
#WeekendReading

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Melissa Sweet @melissasweetdr.bsky.social · Sep 5
Indigenous child isolated for 84 hours and denied food as coercion technique, investigation finds

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Don Dale detainee isolated for 84 hours and denied food as coercion technique, investigation finds
Children’s commissioner says young Indigenous person kept in isolation for 12 hours longer than permitted under NT youth justice laws because they refused to move cell blocks
www.theguardian.com
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Dr Anita Heiss @dranitaheiss.bsky.social · Sep 6
Just booked my ticket!

Jessica White in conversation with Ashley Hay about Jessica's new book Silence is my habitat

THURSDAY 16 OCTOBER 2025
6.00pm for a 6.30pm start | 60 mins at Avid Reader Bookshop

Book your ticket here: avidreader.com.au/pages/12049-...
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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · Sep 5
The ASA is dismayed by the news that literary journal Meanjin will cease publishing this year, with the final issue due to be released in December.

Read more: www.asauthors.org.au/news/asa-dismayed-over-meanjin-closure/
ASA dismayed over Meanjin closure - Australian Society of Authors
The ASA is dismayed by the news that Australia's second-oldest literary journal Meanjin will cease publishing in December 2025.
www.asauthors.org.au
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Dr Anita Heiss @dranitaheiss.bsky.social · Sep 5
An Open Letter to the Vice Chancellor of The University of Melbourne on the Closure of Meanjin

I've signed, will you?
An Open Letter to the Vice Chancellor of The University of Melbourne on the Closure of Meanjin
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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · Sep 4
Disgraceful decision.

www.theguardian.com/books/2025/s...
Decision to close Meanjin criticised as act of ‘utter cultural vandalism’
Shutting long-running literary journal, which published emerging writers as well as the cream of Australia’s literary talent, described as ‘enormous loss’
www.theguardian.com
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Dr Anita Heiss @dranitaheiss.bsky.social · Sep 3
Waitangi Treaty, Māori dropped from new English, maths curriculums, teachers say

www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Waitangi Treaty, Māori dropped from new English, maths curriculums, teachers say
Teachers and principals warn the government was erasing decades of progress.
www.rnz.co.nz
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Melissa Sweet @melissasweetdr.bsky.social · Sep 2
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Neo-Nazis and racist rallies: why it’s important the Australian media call them for what they are
When reporting on racist rallies, it’s important the media don’t fall for the shadowy language used by organisers.
theconversation.com
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Dr Anita Heiss @dranitaheiss.bsky.social · Sep 2
Tomorrow is Indigenous Literacy Day, and we've got a Great Book Swap at UQ.
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Student Central, St Lucia.

Love to see you there!

If you can't make it but would like to donate, please click the link and share the love of reading.

Thank you!

go.greatbookswap.org.au/rap
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I'm helping the Indigenous Literacy Foundation to raise funds to gift culturally relevant books to remote First Nations Communities. You can too!
go.greatbookswap.org.au
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Dr Anita Heiss @dranitaheiss.bsky.social · Sep 1
😂😂😂 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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Dr Anita Heiss @dranitaheiss.bsky.social · Sep 1
I have a new hero, GOORRAMINDI THE CROCODILE! Congrats to Quinlan Jafftey & Jade Goodwin on bringing to life Goorramindi, the guardian of the river where the Gooniyandi people live. With vibrant illustrations & a fast-paced story, everyone will ❤️ the courage & determination of this colourful croc.
Goorramindi the Crocodile
Deep in the heart of the river country lives Goorramindi, the wise and gentle freshwater crocodile, guardian of the water and all who live near it. When a young boy named Corey finds himself in the da...
www.magabala.com
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Dr Anita Heiss @dranitaheiss.bsky.social · Sep 1
Always a nice surprise 💜
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Dr Anita Heiss @dranitaheiss.bsky.social · Sep 1
😂😂 I know. I have too many author friends 😂😂
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