Michael Woodhead
@michaelwood8.bsky.social
Medical journalist, Sydney, via Leeds.
Cycling in China. Blog at josephrock.net
Cycling in China. Blog at josephrock.net
The other notable thing about the ‘second Bondi hero’ footage being shared on Chinese social media is the relatively civil and humanistic tone of the comments - at least compared to the screeds of hate and misinformation on X
December 15, 2025 at 10:04 PM
The other notable thing about the ‘second Bondi hero’ footage being shared on Chinese social media is the relatively civil and humanistic tone of the comments - at least compared to the screeds of hate and misinformation on X
Can’t verify it but it’s being widely shared on Rednote and Douyin, Chinese TikTok
December 15, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Can’t verify it but it’s being widely shared on Rednote and Douyin, Chinese TikTok
Odd that this dashcam footage of a ‘second hero’ who disarmed one of the gunmen is all over Chinese media but not being reported in Australia?
December 15, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Odd that this dashcam footage of a ‘second hero’ who disarmed one of the gunmen is all over Chinese media but not being reported in Australia?
This is dashcam footage before the second guy got to the bridge. Looks like when they just got out of the car
December 15, 2025 at 9:39 PM
This is dashcam footage before the second guy got to the bridge. Looks like when they just got out of the car
Odd that this dashcam footage of a ‘second hero’ who disarmed one of the gunmen early on is all over Chinese media but not being reported in Australia ?
December 15, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Odd that this dashcam footage of a ‘second hero’ who disarmed one of the gunmen early on is all over Chinese media but not being reported in Australia ?
Did I miss this? Chinese media reporting that another passerby tackled the Bondi gunman and wrestled the gun from him BEFORE the attack started. But the older guy and his wife were shot by the other gunman
December 15, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Did I miss this? Chinese media reporting that another passerby tackled the Bondi gunman and wrestled the gun from him BEFORE the attack started. But the older guy and his wife were shot by the other gunman
Looks great, would love to hike in Norway too. Instead, I'm heading back to Yunnan in early 2026 for a 100 day trek across the Hengduan mountains - helping to establish China's first equivalent long distance hiking route to the Appalachian Trail/PCT
December 15, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Looks great, would love to hike in Norway too. Instead, I'm heading back to Yunnan in early 2026 for a 100 day trek across the Hengduan mountains - helping to establish China's first equivalent long distance hiking route to the Appalachian Trail/PCT
I remember little about Emma from York who gave me her number after we met on the dance floor at the Warehouse in Leeds in 1980.
But Steve (who I met at Futurama) went on to have a chart topping single with a cover of a Prince song. Can you guess which one?
But Steve (who I met at Futurama) went on to have a chart topping single with a cover of a Prince song. Can you guess which one?
December 14, 2025 at 6:52 AM
I remember little about Emma from York who gave me her number after we met on the dance floor at the Warehouse in Leeds in 1980.
But Steve (who I met at Futurama) went on to have a chart topping single with a cover of a Prince song. Can you guess which one?
But Steve (who I met at Futurama) went on to have a chart topping single with a cover of a Prince song. Can you guess which one?
Sending Christmas cards I dig out the old address book that dates from the time when London phone numbers all began with 01
December 14, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Sending Christmas cards I dig out the old address book that dates from the time when London phone numbers all began with 01
On his podcast, Alexei Sayle couldn’t remember when he’d worked with fellow scouser Cilla Black. Turns out it was a ‘best of the 80s’ award show that also featured Debbie Harry. Surreal banter between them youtu.be/lnwQVLOvoo8?...
December 12, 2025 at 5:17 AM
On his podcast, Alexei Sayle couldn’t remember when he’d worked with fellow scouser Cilla Black. Turns out it was a ‘best of the 80s’ award show that also featured Debbie Harry. Surreal banter between them youtu.be/lnwQVLOvoo8?...
The way the ABC is going she'll probably have her old job back soon
December 11, 2025 at 2:49 AM
The way the ABC is going she'll probably have her old job back soon
Look what the algorithm just put on my feed: former ABC Catalyst presenter Maryanne Demasi on the "MAHA Action" channel calling for Pharma CEOs to be locked up. Via the Falun Gong MAGA propaganda outlet Epoch Times.
December 11, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Look what the algorithm just put on my feed: former ABC Catalyst presenter Maryanne Demasi on the "MAHA Action" channel calling for Pharma CEOs to be locked up. Via the Falun Gong MAGA propaganda outlet Epoch Times.
From this to this. An 800g tent with a few mods to make it pitch better. Bikepacking here I come.
December 10, 2025 at 7:29 AM
From this to this. An 800g tent with a few mods to make it pitch better. Bikepacking here I come.
Taking the bike and ultralight tent out for a trial run, over the seas and far away
December 9, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Taking the bike and ultralight tent out for a trial run, over the seas and far away
Seam sealing the new Lanshan ultralight tent. Latest model is polysil fabric (800g!) that does not absorb water like nylon and so does not sag after rain (or increase weight)
I made a right dog’s breakfast of the sealing, but I don’t care if it’s not pretty so long as it be waterproof. #camping
I made a right dog’s breakfast of the sealing, but I don’t care if it’s not pretty so long as it be waterproof. #camping
December 8, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Seam sealing the new Lanshan ultralight tent. Latest model is polysil fabric (800g!) that does not absorb water like nylon and so does not sag after rain (or increase weight)
I made a right dog’s breakfast of the sealing, but I don’t care if it’s not pretty so long as it be waterproof. #camping
I made a right dog’s breakfast of the sealing, but I don’t care if it’s not pretty so long as it be waterproof. #camping
Bought a new tent to replace the ageing MSR Hubba, a Lanshan Pro, via AliExpress. A Chinese brand and the quality is pretty good, at a fraction of the price of US/EU ultralight tents. Camping gear is yet another area where #China brands are becoming dominant
December 7, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Bought a new tent to replace the ageing MSR Hubba, a Lanshan Pro, via AliExpress. A Chinese brand and the quality is pretty good, at a fraction of the price of US/EU ultralight tents. Camping gear is yet another area where #China brands are becoming dominant
SMH running crap articles from the Washington Post that give credulity to antivax cranks now appointed to official positions. There is no ‘balance’ or ‘ both sides’ when it comes to scientific fact vs quack fiction
December 6, 2025 at 9:38 PM
SMH running crap articles from the Washington Post that give credulity to antivax cranks now appointed to official positions. There is no ‘balance’ or ‘ both sides’ when it comes to scientific fact vs quack fiction
Spent most of the day trying to plan the my 2026 100-day hike across the Hengduan mountains in SW China.
30 years ago it was a blank on the map. Now there are Chinese hiking apps showing daily itineraries of how to cross from one remote canyon to the next.
30 years ago it was a blank on the map. Now there are Chinese hiking apps showing daily itineraries of how to cross from one remote canyon to the next.
December 5, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Spent most of the day trying to plan the my 2026 100-day hike across the Hengduan mountains in SW China.
30 years ago it was a blank on the map. Now there are Chinese hiking apps showing daily itineraries of how to cross from one remote canyon to the next.
30 years ago it was a blank on the map. Now there are Chinese hiking apps showing daily itineraries of how to cross from one remote canyon to the next.
"God damn British get out": graffiti on a Beijing college wall, 1925 hpcbristol.net/visual/FD-s036
December 5, 2025 at 9:15 AM
"God damn British get out": graffiti on a Beijing college wall, 1925 hpcbristol.net/visual/FD-s036
If #PFAS forever chemicals are causing ovarian cancer, why are rates of the cancer showing long term decline just after peak levels of PFAS exposure in the population?
December 4, 2025 at 9:59 AM
If #PFAS forever chemicals are causing ovarian cancer, why are rates of the cancer showing long term decline just after peak levels of PFAS exposure in the population?
Surprising how many people are still unaware of packrafts. Some bikers I met couldn’t understand how I had the kayak in the front bag and the camping gear in the back
December 4, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Surprising how many people are still unaware of packrafts. Some bikers I met couldn’t understand how I had the kayak in the front bag and the camping gear in the back
I did a bike ride/rafting trip down the Hawkesbury River
December 4, 2025 at 7:44 AM
I did a bike ride/rafting trip down the Hawkesbury River
One of the key observations from my bike ride up the Yellow River was the scale of reforestation. This was particularly notable in the arid loess plateau regions of Shanxi through to Ningxia
December 4, 2025 at 7:40 AM
One of the key observations from my bike ride up the Yellow River was the scale of reforestation. This was particularly notable in the arid loess plateau regions of Shanxi through to Ningxia