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watershedd.bsky.social @watershedd.bsky.social · 2d

The very bestest boy.
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Watch: Moment Florida dog leads deputy to missing 86-year-old

Bodycam footage shows the officer responding to a call from a man concerned about his wife's whereabouts after she went for a walk.

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Daryl Maguire’s tractor @daryltractor.bsky.social · 2d

Police are alerting hundreds of accused sexual offenders that they are re-examining the work of a digital forensics officer based in Bendigo.

The ABC understands police are auditing the work of the officer from June 2016 until August 2025.

ABC News Bot (unofficial) @abcnewsbot.bsky.social · 2d

Police are alerting hundreds of accused sexual offenders that their cases may be compromised by the work of a digital forensics officer based in Bendigo.

Hundreds of Victorian sex crime cases being re-examined by police

Police are alerting hundreds of accused sexual offenders that their cases may be compromised by the work of a digital forensics officer based in Bendigo.

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Resist 🕎🍉 @antizionistjew.bsky.social · 6d

#BREAKING | Israel's government commanded the IDF to halt plans to occupy Gaza City (Doron Kadosh)

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Resist 🕎🍉 @antizionistjew.bsky.social · 6d

IDF Spokesperson:

In accordance with the directive of the political echelon, the Chief of Staff directed that preparations be made to implement the first phase of the Trump plan for the release of the hostages.

Resist 🕎🍉 @antizionistjew.bsky.social · 6d

#BREAKING | Israel's government commanded the IDF to halt plans to occupy Gaza City (Doron Kadosh)

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Veronica @veronicaf.bsky.social · 6d

The world is full of horrors and bullshit, so please accept this photo of Crumpet being coaxed into playing with a feather wand.

I also saw a wedge-tailed eagle and TWO peregrine falcons this morning, so it's not all bad.

Maeve, a small tortie cat sits, looking back over her shoulder at Crumpet, a grey cat, sprawled on his side. Crumpet is grabbing at the feather wand I am holding, with both front paws outstretched.

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watershedd.bsky.social @watershedd.bsky.social · 6d

Lamb shanks bought 2 weeks apart. On the left, out of the freezer bought in person. On the right, shopping online & delivered to my boot. Most of the meat removed on the latter. Seems it pays to shop in person. I'd have looked at other meats.

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penny @pennylash.bsky.social · 14d

What fabulous news!

Garth-Gasu ガース in日本語 @gasugasu1984.bsky.social · 15d

This is science and brilliant, not some heroin addled brain worm idea. Great for Tasmania as well which has the 2nd highest reported rate of Huntington's Disease in the world.
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Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time - BBC News

One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.

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watershedd.bsky.social @watershedd.bsky.social · 7d

It's the best kind of news.

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 16d

This is such a useful resource from @penamerica.bsky.social

"What To Do If You’ve Been Doxed Or Placed On A Watchlist"

Please consider letting others know that this exists.

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What To Do If You’ve Been Doxed Or Placed On A Watchlist

We map out steps you can take right away, and steps you can take to build resilience longer term against doxing.

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Jack Ashby @jackdashby.bsky.social · 7d

Platypuses hunt underwater (their bills detect the electricity given off by their preys' muscles), and cram the food into cheek-pouches, then come to the surface to chew it up.
#Tasmania #MammalWatching #WildOz #platypuses

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Tom @tomgj.bsky.social · 7d

Reading this while listening to her conversation with Richard Fidler on ABCSydney currently being rebroadcast.

watershedd.bsky.social @watershedd.bsky.social · 7d

Some deaths are monumental. My Ruminations on the Passing of a Giant: Jane Goodall blakandblack.com/2025/10/03/r...

Ruminations on the Passing of a Giant: Jane Goodall

Legacies are forged, not written. They are the imprint left long after our departure.

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watershedd.bsky.social @watershedd.bsky.social · 7d

Some deaths are monumental. My Ruminations on the Passing of a Giant: Jane Goodall blakandblack.com/2025/10/03/r...

Ruminations on the Passing of a Giant: Jane Goodall

Legacies are forged, not written. They are the imprint left long after our departure.

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watershedd.bsky.social @watershedd.bsky.social · 26d

😆 All good. The lamb shank is cooling.

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watershedd.bsky.social @watershedd.bsky.social · 26d

The Namco model 9 is in action.

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watershedd.bsky.social @watershedd.bsky.social · 26d

You are hilarious! And Yarndi is clearly adored!

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watershedd.bsky.social @watershedd.bsky.social · 26d

The unfinished. When the master teaches the student a lesson.
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Banksy, Political Commentator and Genius

The brilliance of Banksy's judicial commentary lies in his understanding and acceptance of the response yo his message.

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Kent Parkstreet, Laird of Doofus @kentparkskeet.bsky.social · 27d

Hospital's children in war event cancelled amid safety fears

Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital says a symposium on the effect of war on children has been cancelled due to safety fears, but some doctors say pressure from an antisemitism group is to blame.

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David McInnis @dnmcinnis.bsky.social · 28d

The University of Melbourne English and Theatre Studies Statement on the closure of Meanjin.

12 September 2025

A way forward can and must be found that allows Meanjin to continue its important work, in consultation with the University’s most affected communities, disciplines, and concentrations of expertise—including creative writing, literature and theatre studies, publishing and editing.

We call on the University of Melbourne’s leadership and the board of Melbourne University Publishing to work together to preserve Meanjin’s future on grounds that take into account its ongoing cultural value, whether in Naarm or Meanjin.

Dr Sarah Balkin, A/Prof Justin Clemens, Prof Deirdre Coleman, Dr Sara Fernandes Crouch, Dr Michael Falk, Dr Lindsay Goss, Dr Margaret Harvey, Dr Joe Hughes, Dr Ryan Johnson, Dr Jessica Marian, Prof David McInnis, Dr Beth McLean, Dr Marc Mierowsky, Dr Lynda Ng, Prof Peter Otto, Dr Elliot Patsoura, Prof Paul Rae, Dr Miranda Stanyon, Dr Mairi Stirling Hill, Prof Stephanie Trigg, Prof Clara Tuite, Prof Denise Varney

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watershedd.bsky.social @watershedd.bsky.social · 27d

Charlie Kirk: A Retrospective on Provocative Rhetoric and Its Consequences blakandblack.com/2025/09/13/c...

Charlie Kirk: A Retrospective on Provocative Rhetoric and Its Consequences

Introduction Charlie Kirk emerged in American political life as an energetic, unapologetic conservative voice who sought to remake campus politics and the broader conservative movement in his image. B...

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watershedd.bsky.social @watershedd.bsky.social · 27d

Oh, I've known few beauties, so may argue you on that, but that's OK!

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watershedd.bsky.social @watershedd.bsky.social · 27d

Oh my, Rob. She's very pretty.

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jansant @jansant.com · Aug 25

Well over 70,000 marched in Naarm/Melbourne on Sunday calling on @albomp.bsky.social to #SanctionIsraelNow.
#auspol #springst #GazaGenocide

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Blakandblack @blakandblack.bsky.social · Jul 28

Here, ‘Country’ means all, earth, sky, water, breath,
A kinship web spanning millennia’s unbroken threads.
To stand here is promise: to tread lightly, to listen deeply,
To offer respect to every root, every stone, every heartbeat.

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Echoes of Country: A Welcome

A welcome that echoes, unbroken, across sandplain and billabong.

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Blakandblack @blakandblack.bsky.social · Jul 27

Today’s BnB post is by Watershedd who looks at Israel, Gaza and the limits of morality - starving children to attack your foe…

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The Limits of Morality: Starving the Children to Attack Your Foe

If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as well as if a manor of thy friend's or of thine own were: any man's death diminishes me, because I am involv...

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watershedd.bsky.social @watershedd.bsky.social · Jul 27

What are the limits of morality? Have we become insensitive? My writing today at BlakandBlack.
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The Limits of Morality: Starving the Children to Attack Your Foe

If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as well as if a manor of thy friend's or of thine own were: any man's death diminishes me, because I am involv...

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