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George
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Conservatorium CEO musician gardener volunteer in rural NSW Australia. Opinions expressed are my own,
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George @gb2580.bsky.social · 3d
I suddenly feel about 8yo.
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George @gb2580.bsky.social · 3d
This will be one to watch. Yet another example of not quite fit for purpose governance in the tertiary sector.

TEQSA is about academic comparability/recognition not the professions.

But did no-one @ UWS or Newcastle see this coming??

#auspol #highered #teqsa

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Careers in limbo after graduates discover university courses were never accredited
Students have been left with HECS debts and careers that are "non-existent" after completing degrees that were not accredited. Class actions have been launched against two Australian universities.
www.abc.net.au
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George @gb2580.bsky.social · 8d
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George @gb2580.bsky.social · 8d
It’s hard, sometimes, with photography to know what is skill and what is contrivance. But collections like this are powerful reminders of connected nature and the emotional connection we experience.

##birds. #photography

www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
From the Swiss Alps to a solar eclipse: the 2025 Bird Photographer of the Year – in pictures
An image of a magnificent frigatebird silhouetted against a total solar eclipse by Canadian photographer Liron Gertsman was chosen from more than 25,000 images as the grand prize-winner in 2025’s larg...
www.theguardian.com
George @gb2580.bsky.social · 10d
Politicians tend to wear some level of makeup if doing a lot of media. The bit that’s interesting is the need for a room. Surely Secretary or Executive offices come with a bathroom?
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Ashmolean Museum, Oxford @ashmoleanmuseum.bsky.social · 11d
🍐This beautiful pear-shaped porcelain bottle from Japan is covered in a distinctive green flambé glaze.

It was made by Ishiguro Kōkō of the Sumida Pottery in Tokyo, named after the nearby Sumida River.
A pear-shaped Japanese bottle with a vibrant and highly reflective green glaze. There are also hints of yellow and blue
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George @gb2580.bsky.social · 11d
If it wasn’t serious it would be amusing that they think enforceable rights can be wished away like this.

Quite timely given the Senate hearings underway here at the moment.

#auspol. #ai. #copyright
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Dr Abeba Birhane @abeba.bsky.social · 11d
this is not gonna go down well

www.reuters.com/technology/o...
OpenAI's new Sora video generator to require copyright holders to opt out, WSJ reports
OpenAI is planning to release a new version of its Sora generator that creates videos featuring copyrighted material, unless right holders opt out of having their work appear, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.
www.reuters.com
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George @gb2580.bsky.social · 14d
Good ABC news piece today on the chasm in climate change policy.

Like everyone else I have my complaints about the ABC so it’s nice to see. I just wish these questions got raised more often

@abcnewsbot.bsky.social #auspol. #climatecrisis

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
The government provided a media management masterclass on climate
As a nation, it's as if we're arguing about where to have a family holiday in 2035, and whether we fly economy or business. Meanwhile, nobody can agree on dinner tonight.
www.abc.net.au
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George @gb2580.bsky.social · 18d
An Australian Dr describes Gaza hospitals today.

#AUSPOL #GAZA #ABCNEWS #PALESTINE

Not for kids.

Harrowing is the only word- you want this interview to end, but know it mustn’t.

www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Australian doctor describes horror inside Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital - ABC listen
WARNING: This interview contains distressing details about injuries and deaths. France and Saudi Arabia have convened dozens of world leaders alongside this week's UN General Assembly, to rally suppo...
www.abc.net.au
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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 20d
#GoodNews on #biodiversity

Because we all need some
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘It’s resurrection’: 1,000-year-old seeds could grow ancient plants in England’s ice-age ghost ponds
An expert team are resurrecting ice age ponds and finding rare species returning from a ‘perfect time capsule’
www.theguardian.com
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George @gb2580.bsky.social · 20d
It’s a far from perfect petition, but banking licence holders do need to have obligations to provide universal access to services.
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George @gb2580.bsky.social · 20d
OMG. Maybe he actually does think that. I thought I was beyond being surprised by his apparent ignorance.
George @gb2580.bsky.social · 20d
You know the key fruit vs are going to win, I hope 🙂
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George @gb2580.bsky.social · 20d
Probably even goes back to the Brits
George @gb2580.bsky.social · 20d
This debate has been had before- to little effect- but with all the challenges the sector faces, it’s a good time for renewed discussion. #education. #auspol
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Dr Liz Allen @drdemography.com · 20d
THIS!
‘Australia’s higher education market is saturated with prestige-driven narratives that often alienate…potential students from regional, first-in-family, neurodiverse, mature-age and non-traditional backgrounds. It is time for change.’ theconversation.com/bill-shorten...
Bill Shorten ‘re-imagines universities’, with specialist institutions and bespoke degrees
University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor Bill Shorten has called for a “fundamental re-imagining” of Australia’s universities
theconversation.com
George @gb2580.bsky.social · 20d
Surely something could be said about the sector plans. Do I really have to spend a few hours reading to get any idea? A journalism fail here #abcaustralia: where was the line of questioning on what these plans contain if not planned outcomes?
George @gb2580.bsky.social · 20d
Anyone can understand the desire avoid gotcha moments and scare campaign fodder. But it’s hard to see how the extended avoidance from @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social this morning can build confidence. Most of us probably want to hear realistic if qualified plans, despite journalistic tactics. #auspol
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George @gb2580.bsky.social · 22d
Not surprising this one. The health effects of our last seriously bad bushfire year (2019) were felt by large numbers of us. Not to mention weeks of ‘please stay indoors’ advice

#auspol

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Wildfire smoke will kill nearly 1.4m each year by end of century if emissions not curbed – study
Separate research found that at the current rate of global heating, more than 70,000 people will die in the US by 2050
www.theguardian.com
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George @gb2580.bsky.social · 24d
Slightly obsessed are you? It’s about 7 weeks away!
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George @gb2580.bsky.social · 25d
There is a reasonable mint of PNG reporting. I’m more frustrated at the dearth of Indonesian coverage (except for holiday maker issues and drug crime)
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George @gb2580.bsky.social · 27d
I rarely agree with him but at least- unlike this post- what he says consists of more than vitriol. And how are his clothes relevant to anything? Seems like some sort of perverse sexism or ageism to be throwing that around.
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George @gb2580.bsky.social · 27d
It takes a certain kind of hubris to choose to ignore safety practices developed from experience over generations. There’s a century of experience in road, rail and air. So there were plenty of design approaches to consider.
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George @gb2580.bsky.social · 27d
That is quite the lovely variety
George @gb2580.bsky.social · 28d
But ignoring that, I don’t think you can pursue an argument on impact without overly considering the cost going slow. It states to look a bit like an apologia for those being selfish
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George @gb2580.bsky.social · 28d
Well a provocation is always welcome. The discussion in part 2 is stronger I think. Part one really seems to be focused on the inconvenience and loss of investment. When of course much of that investment in the last 20 years or so was blinkered and poorly considered.
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