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Sakshi @sakshi.bsky.social · 2d

The best election is here (and notorious)—love to watch how friends and family have their own favourites and how many arguments kick off as to what is strategic voting 😆https://www.theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2025/oct/06/australian-bird-of-the-year-2025-vote-now

Australian bird of the year 2025: vote for your favourite #birdoftheyear in the Guardian / BirdLife Australia poll

From little penguins to (very big) cassowaries, every bird has its fans. Vote for your favourite in the 2025 Guardian/BirdLife Australia poll

www.theguardian.com

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Sakshi @sakshi.bsky.social · Aug 27

Me everyday: I write and think for a living

New boss asks for a paragraph about myself to make a formal announcement about the hire. Me:

a cat is standing on a wooden floor with a loading bar on its head

ALT: a cat is standing on a wooden floor with a loading bar on its head

media.tenor.com

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Sakshi @sakshi.bsky.social · Aug 5

Needs to read more about race and whiteness before making claims

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Sakshi @sakshi.bsky.social · Jul 29

absolutely nobody.

my brain: "you called?"

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Guy Jackson @guyjackson.bsky.social · Jul 27

Osprey hunting at Kielder Water, Northumberland. 🪶

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Sakshi @sakshi.bsky.social · Jul 24

😂😂😂😂

Like registry weddings, there should have been someone around checking if other people had objections to such declaration made.

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Sakshi @sakshi.bsky.social · Jul 24

I am thrilled to announce

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Sakshi @sakshi.bsky.social · Jul 23

Joining those rushing to read Charlesworth J's separate opinion

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Sakshi @sakshi.bsky.social · Jul 23

From what the ICJ said just a few seconds ago, Australia will have to walk through hell fire soon enough 🥳

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Duke University Press @dukepress.bsky.social · Jul 15

In "Becoming Trustworthy White Allies," long-time antiracist facilitator Melanie S. Morrison outlines the actions white people must undertake to become partners in the work of racial justice. Read the intro for free now: buff.ly/4WC0oAq

Cover of Becoming Trustworthy White Allies by Melanie S. Morrison. The background features layered bands of warm orange, amber, and gold tones with a subtle textured pattern. The title is centered and spaced across three lines: “becoming” and “white allies” appear in bold white uppercase letters, while “trustworthy” is in a bright yellow serif font. The author's name is in small yellow text at the bottom.

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Sakshi @sakshi.bsky.social · Jul 16

Church pushing hard for unnecessary centralised bureaucracy

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Sakshi @sakshi.bsky.social · Jul 15

The full text available here: www.judgments.fedcourt.gov.au/judgments/Ju...

Pabai v Commonwealth of Australia (No 2) [2025] FCA 796

www.judgments.fedcourt.gov.au

Sakshi @sakshi.bsky.social · Jul 15

Literally, this is not just an indictment of how bad the Morrison government was at making choices (as the Court strangely hinted at) and how things have marginally improved (it hasn't!!). There is a larger malady that courts must hurry to remedy, rather than shoo everyone to public advocacy.

Sakshi @sakshi.bsky.social · Jul 15

From the sound of it, the Court has yet again washed its hands off from pursuing the simple radicality of duty of care in the Pabai Pabai v Commonwealth. This is tremendously disappointing but also expected that no Australian institution is ready for a second Mabo moment.

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Sakshi @sakshi.bsky.social · Jul 15

From the sound of it, the Court has yet again washed its hands off from pursuing the simple radicality of duty of care in the Pabai Pabai v Commonwealth. This is tremendously disappointing but also expected that no Australian institution is ready for a second Mabo moment.

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Sakshi @sakshi.bsky.social · Jul 10

Ending the holiday at the falls of Bruar (with lovely shades of green)!

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Sakshi @sakshi.bsky.social · Jul 8

The Orkney treasures, including a Black Guillemot! #birds #puffin🪶

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Sakshi @sakshi.bsky.social · Jul 4

Orkney so far!

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Guy Jackson @guyjackson.bsky.social · Jul 4

Wheatear from Orkney, Scotland. 🪶

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Sakshi @sakshi.bsky.social · Jun 23

The stripping and clearing process has begun. Who knew it was all so therapeutic 😎

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Guy Jackson @guyjackson.bsky.social · Jun 20

Kielder water, Northumberland.

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Sakshi @sakshi.bsky.social · Jun 18

Wonder what gave an impression that Albanese was planning to cook #auspol

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Sakshi @sakshi.bsky.social · Jun 17

A gull appropriately disrespecting Adam Smith

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Sakshi @sakshi.bsky.social · Jun 6

Need to get rid of people here. Usually, talking about whiteness and whiteness in Britain helps.

Guy Jackson @guyjackson.bsky.social · Jun 6

The secret ingredients are racism, solipsism, and nostalgia.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

What is Britain's elusive 'national character'? The Ballad of Wallis Island might just tell us | Gaby Hinsliff

Rain, cardigans and puns: a melancholic new romcom set on a windswept island hints at a relatable British identity, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

www.theguardian.com

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Guy Jackson @guyjackson.bsky.social · Jun 6

The secret ingredients are racism, solipsism, and nostalgia.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

What is Britain's elusive 'national character'? The Ballad of Wallis Island might just tell us | Gaby Hinsliff

Rain, cardigans and puns: a melancholic new romcom set on a windswept island hints at a relatable British identity, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

www.theguardian.com

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Guy Jackson @guyjackson.bsky.social · Jun 6

An important discussion paper led by my good friend Francis Nona from QUT. A must read for anyone thinking about Indigenous approaches to climate litigation.

hubs.li/Q03qPnyD0

Indigenous-led Rights-based Approaches to Climate Litigation: a discussion paper - Lowitja Institute

hubs.li

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