Donna Wileman
@wellreadtoo.bsky.social
Enjoy all things beautiful and wonderful - nature books music. Tolerate politics because it affects us all - Australia and globally.
Sorry I’m late I saw a dog!
Sorry I’m late I saw a dog!
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“automated systems struggled w nuance, escalations, & long customer probs. result declining service quality, 👆 complaint volumes, & internal firefighting to stabilize ops previously handled by experienced staff.
You can’t put a bot where a human is supposed to be”
“automated systems struggled w nuance, escalations, & long customer probs. result declining service quality, 👆 complaint volumes, & internal firefighting to stabilize ops previously handled by experienced staff.
You can’t put a bot where a human is supposed to be”
Salesforce regrets firing 4000 experienced staff and replacing them with AI
Salesforces has entered a phase of public reckoning after senior executives publicly admitted that the company overestimated AI’s readiness
maarthandam.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:26 AM
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“automated systems struggled w nuance, escalations, & long customer probs. result declining service quality, 👆 complaint volumes, & internal firefighting to stabilize ops previously handled by experienced staff.
You can’t put a bot where a human is supposed to be”
“automated systems struggled w nuance, escalations, & long customer probs. result declining service quality, 👆 complaint volumes, & internal firefighting to stabilize ops previously handled by experienced staff.
You can’t put a bot where a human is supposed to be”
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SMH management still has not explained why they deleted this piece.
Their silence suggests that the pro-Israel lobby is driving editorial policy.
Just as the outrageous impending visit of Israeli President and war criminal Herzog confirms they are driving Australian foreign policy. #auspol
Their silence suggests that the pro-Israel lobby is driving editorial policy.
Just as the outrageous impending visit of Israeli President and war criminal Herzog confirms they are driving Australian foreign policy. #auspol
On Wednesday the Sydney Morning Herald published an opinion piece by Cumberland City councillor Ahmed Ouf about Muslim-Jewish solidarity in the wake of Bondi.
The piece was quickly taken down.
We're publishing it here in full.
www.deepcutnews.com/p/ahmed-ouf-...
The piece was quickly taken down.
We're publishing it here in full.
www.deepcutnews.com/p/ahmed-ouf-...
Ahmed Ouf: I went to Bondi and hugged people who'd never spoken to a Muslim before
Read Cumberland councillor's deleted opinion piece for the Sydney Morning Herald
www.deepcutnews.com
December 25, 2025 at 10:03 PM
SMH management still has not explained why they deleted this piece.
Their silence suggests that the pro-Israel lobby is driving editorial policy.
Just as the outrageous impending visit of Israeli President and war criminal Herzog confirms they are driving Australian foreign policy. #auspol
Their silence suggests that the pro-Israel lobby is driving editorial policy.
Just as the outrageous impending visit of Israeli President and war criminal Herzog confirms they are driving Australian foreign policy. #auspol
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“After a 10-month exhaustive, rigorous investigative process, I have been cleared of all allegations raised against me & my employment suspension has been lifted & my ARC Future Fellowship reinstated”
Pretty poor to subject a scholar on a prestigious Future Fellowship to this on such flimsy grounds
Pretty poor to subject a scholar on a prestigious Future Fellowship to this on such flimsy grounds
Pro-Palestine academic Randa Abdel-Fattah cleared of wrongdoing after investigation into research grant www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Pro-Palestine academic Randa Abdel-Fattah cleared of wrongdoing after investigation into research grant
A suspension on the grant was lifted earlier this month, after a 10-month investigation into potential conflicts of interest
www.theguardian.com
December 25, 2025 at 10:54 PM
“After a 10-month exhaustive, rigorous investigative process, I have been cleared of all allegations raised against me & my employment suspension has been lifted & my ARC Future Fellowship reinstated”
Pretty poor to subject a scholar on a prestigious Future Fellowship to this on such flimsy grounds
Pretty poor to subject a scholar on a prestigious Future Fellowship to this on such flimsy grounds
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Just a reminder: you are NOT unusual, weird, or unlovable if you have:
- no one to see on Christmas Day,
- no presents, or
- no contactable relatives.
Very few people live the idealised version on TV. Those of us who live differently—whether by choice or trauma—matter as much.
- no one to see on Christmas Day,
- no presents, or
- no contactable relatives.
Very few people live the idealised version on TV. Those of us who live differently—whether by choice or trauma—matter as much.
December 25, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Just a reminder: you are NOT unusual, weird, or unlovable if you have:
- no one to see on Christmas Day,
- no presents, or
- no contactable relatives.
Very few people live the idealised version on TV. Those of us who live differently—whether by choice or trauma—matter as much.
- no one to see on Christmas Day,
- no presents, or
- no contactable relatives.
Very few people live the idealised version on TV. Those of us who live differently—whether by choice or trauma—matter as much.
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Want to change the world in 2026? Be nice to each other, even when you have disagreements.
Except bad faith actors - clean those mofo's clocks
Except bad faith actors - clean those mofo's clocks
December 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Want to change the world in 2026? Be nice to each other, even when you have disagreements.
Except bad faith actors - clean those mofo's clocks
Except bad faith actors - clean those mofo's clocks
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We are tired. So tired.
December 20, 2025 at 11:29 AM
We are tired. So tired.
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For those who celebrate, enjoy a ridgy-didge Australian Xmas tree.
[📷 Credit: Layn Simpson, Queensland]
[📷 Credit: Layn Simpson, Queensland]
December 24, 2025 at 8:26 PM
For those who celebrate, enjoy a ridgy-didge Australian Xmas tree.
[📷 Credit: Layn Simpson, Queensland]
[📷 Credit: Layn Simpson, Queensland]
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Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄❄️🎅
Cartoon from the Toronto Star newspaper 2022.
Cartoon from the Toronto Star newspaper 2022.
December 24, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄❄️🎅
Cartoon from the Toronto Star newspaper 2022.
Cartoon from the Toronto Star newspaper 2022.
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A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight,
Walking in a #wombat wonderland.
Happy Wombatmas on this #WombatWednesday.
#Tasmania #mammalwatching #WildOz #wombats
Walking in a #wombat wonderland.
Happy Wombatmas on this #WombatWednesday.
#Tasmania #mammalwatching #WildOz #wombats
December 24, 2025 at 11:35 AM
A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight,
Walking in a #wombat wonderland.
Happy Wombatmas on this #WombatWednesday.
#Tasmania #mammalwatching #WildOz #wombats
Walking in a #wombat wonderland.
Happy Wombatmas on this #WombatWednesday.
#Tasmania #mammalwatching #WildOz #wombats
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NEW: last night, the US govt launched an assault on the ‘global censorship industrial complex’, aka European tech researchers/campaigners.
It’s a deeply chilling move & speaks as to why we need international solidarity more than ever.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
It’s a deeply chilling move & speaks as to why we need international solidarity more than ever.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
A message to America: we are not your enemy
Last night, the US launched an all-out assault on the "global censorship industrial complex", I respond with some deep breaths, solidarity and a vibey video (it's all I have)
open.substack.com
December 24, 2025 at 11:52 AM
NEW: last night, the US govt launched an assault on the ‘global censorship industrial complex’, aka European tech researchers/campaigners.
It’s a deeply chilling move & speaks as to why we need international solidarity more than ever.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
It’s a deeply chilling move & speaks as to why we need international solidarity more than ever.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
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Here's Herzog happily autographing a bomb to be dropped on Palestinian kids.
A genocide supporter and fanatical zionist has no place in Australia.
A genocide supporter and fanatical zionist has no place in Australia.
December 24, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Here's Herzog happily autographing a bomb to be dropped on Palestinian kids.
A genocide supporter and fanatical zionist has no place in Australia.
A genocide supporter and fanatical zionist has no place in Australia.
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When do you think Albanese will realise there’s no placating these people? News Corp pays no tax and adds nothing to Aus society apart from hate, but Labor acts as if it owns them.
Instead of fighting back or standing up for themselves, Albanese and co are like “please sir can I have some more?”
Instead of fighting back or standing up for themselves, Albanese and co are like “please sir can I have some more?”
December 24, 2025 at 3:48 AM
When do you think Albanese will realise there’s no placating these people? News Corp pays no tax and adds nothing to Aus society apart from hate, but Labor acts as if it owns them.
Instead of fighting back or standing up for themselves, Albanese and co are like “please sir can I have some more?”
Instead of fighting back or standing up for themselves, Albanese and co are like “please sir can I have some more?”
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Happy Festivus!
Enjoy your airing of grievances!
Enjoy your airing of grievances!
two men standing in front of an american video store
ALT: two men standing in front of an american video store
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December 23, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Happy Festivus!
Enjoy your airing of grievances!
Enjoy your airing of grievances!
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Everyone has their favourite writers and commentators on particular topics. And when it comes to Australian politics, mine are very easy to nominate; Amy Remeikis, Dave Milner and Ronni Salt. If you're not familiar with their work, do yourself a favour, they're all outstanding.
December 23, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Everyone has their favourite writers and commentators on particular topics. And when it comes to Australian politics, mine are very easy to nominate; Amy Remeikis, Dave Milner and Ronni Salt. If you're not familiar with their work, do yourself a favour, they're all outstanding.
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“The question isn’t “who are we letting into our country?”, it’s “why are we letting grasping politicians spread further hate and division?””
Such a great piece by @amyremeikis.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Such a great piece by @amyremeikis.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Australian hearts are shattered – and some would-be leaders have broken them further
There is no denying Australia’s sense of safety has been shattered.
thepoint.com.au
December 23, 2025 at 9:44 AM
“The question isn’t “who are we letting into our country?”, it’s “why are we letting grasping politicians spread further hate and division?””
Such a great piece by @amyremeikis.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Such a great piece by @amyremeikis.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
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I keep hearing that folk who don't use AI will be at a competitive disadvantage compared to those who do
I wonder how long before that flips completely, and there's a big market for people who still have basic creative and research skills
I wonder how long before that flips completely, and there's a big market for people who still have basic creative and research skills
December 22, 2025 at 6:19 PM
I keep hearing that folk who don't use AI will be at a competitive disadvantage compared to those who do
I wonder how long before that flips completely, and there's a big market for people who still have basic creative and research skills
I wonder how long before that flips completely, and there's a big market for people who still have basic creative and research skills
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“Australia is rich,” writes Richard Denniss. “Despite this, our business community remains determined to keep this one of the lowest taxed countries in the world, which makes those of us who rely on public schools, public hospitals and public transport feel poor.” satpa.pe/AxtCXEF
The fight Chalmers has to have
ANALYSIS: Having finally persuaded most voters that it is the better economic manager, Labor is well placed to pursue an obvious solution to the problems to come.
satpa.pe
December 22, 2025 at 8:16 PM
“Australia is rich,” writes Richard Denniss. “Despite this, our business community remains determined to keep this one of the lowest taxed countries in the world, which makes those of us who rely on public schools, public hospitals and public transport feel poor.” satpa.pe/AxtCXEF
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To be clear, anti-semitism or any kind of racism/hatred is vile and evil.
But what’s happening in this country right now is something else again.
If you believe the answer is to silence people who are simply against genocide, the arseholes win.
It’s about humanity…here, in Gaza, everywhere.
But what’s happening in this country right now is something else again.
If you believe the answer is to silence people who are simply against genocide, the arseholes win.
It’s about humanity…here, in Gaza, everywhere.
December 21, 2025 at 11:25 AM
To be clear, anti-semitism or any kind of racism/hatred is vile and evil.
But what’s happening in this country right now is something else again.
If you believe the answer is to silence people who are simply against genocide, the arseholes win.
It’s about humanity…here, in Gaza, everywhere.
But what’s happening in this country right now is something else again.
If you believe the answer is to silence people who are simply against genocide, the arseholes win.
It’s about humanity…here, in Gaza, everywhere.
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Weaponising the Bondi tragedy is a betrayal of all our children theshot.net.au/uncategorize...
Weaponising the Bondi tragedy is a betrayal of all our children - The Shot
Breathe, slowly. It helps. Cry if you need to. All of this hurts. But please understand, before we go any...
theshot.net.au
December 19, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Weaponising the Bondi tragedy is a betrayal of all our children theshot.net.au/uncategorize...
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I know it’s all been said but as a Tasmanian living in Melbourne during the Port Arthur massacre, I remember the shock, the horror, the sadness…but also the coming together…even John Howard doing the right thing just once.
We’re no longer the same country…bc back then tragedies weren’t weaponised.
We’re no longer the same country…bc back then tragedies weren’t weaponised.
December 19, 2025 at 4:59 AM
I know it’s all been said but as a Tasmanian living in Melbourne during the Port Arthur massacre, I remember the shock, the horror, the sadness…but also the coming together…even John Howard doing the right thing just once.
We’re no longer the same country…bc back then tragedies weren’t weaponised.
We’re no longer the same country…bc back then tragedies weren’t weaponised.
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The idea that changing a definition to include criticism of Israel as being anti-Semitic and cracking down even further on anti-genocide protests would have in any way made anyone safer is madness. That the Coalition have so comprehensively jumped to blame here is insanity. Who is this speaking to?
December 17, 2025 at 8:14 AM
The idea that changing a definition to include criticism of Israel as being anti-Semitic and cracking down even further on anti-genocide protests would have in any way made anyone safer is madness. That the Coalition have so comprehensively jumped to blame here is insanity. Who is this speaking to?
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An American beast. Tamed.
#WorldBollardAssociation
#WorldBollardAssociation
December 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
An American beast. Tamed.
#WorldBollardAssociation
#WorldBollardAssociation
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This is about all protest and all free expression, from here on out. Our establishment knows social discontent will only grow as the climate worsens, the slaughters continue, and the rich extract harder. They're not fixing anything, and they don't want you to be able to resist.
December 20, 2025 at 1:33 AM
This is about all protest and all free expression, from here on out. Our establishment knows social discontent will only grow as the climate worsens, the slaughters continue, and the rich extract harder. They're not fixing anything, and they don't want you to be able to resist.