Zena H
@zenuska.bsky.social
Enviro professionally and personally. Based in Naarm.
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What a huge loss. Vale.
University of Melbourne’s pioneering vice-chancellor Emma Johnston dies aged 52
University of Melbourne’s pioneering vice-chancellor Emma Johnston dies aged 52
Emma Johnston AO became first woman to lead the 172-year-old institution in February 2025
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A transformative science researcher and the first woman to lead of one of Australia’s top universities has died.
University of Melbourne vice-chancellor Emma Johnston died from complications with cancer, the university announced on Monday. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 29, 2025 at 7:52 AM
What a huge loss. Vale.
There go the fruit bats. Just as the light fades in Naarm. A wonderful sight.
December 7, 2025 at 9:52 AM
There go the fruit bats. Just as the light fades in Naarm. A wonderful sight.
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A new genetic study has found Indigenous Australians travelled over two distinct routes, and 100 kilometres of open water, to reach the ancient landmass that would become Australia 60,000 to 65,000 years ago.
DNA study backs archaeological evidence of Indigenous Australians' arrival
A new genetic study has found Indigenous Australians travelled over two distinct routes, and 100 kilometres of open water, to reach the ancient landmass that would become Australia 60,000 to 65,000 years ago.
www.abc.net.au
November 28, 2025 at 7:28 PM
A new genetic study has found Indigenous Australians travelled over two distinct routes, and 100 kilometres of open water, to reach the ancient landmass that would become Australia 60,000 to 65,000 years ago.
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The biggest ever ensemble of bagpipers gathered in Melbourne's Fed Square to play tribute to AC/DC, smashing a world record.
Bagpipe world record broken in Melbourne
The biggest ever ensemble of bagpipers gathered in Melbourne's Fed Square to play tribute to AC/DC, smashing a world record.
www.abc.net.au
November 12, 2025 at 8:28 AM
The biggest ever ensemble of bagpipers gathered in Melbourne's Fed Square to play tribute to AC/DC, smashing a world record.
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Classic Melbourne cold front moves up the bay
(Timelapse 4:30-:4:40pm today Monday 10/11/25)
(Timelapse 4:30-:4:40pm today Monday 10/11/25)
November 10, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Classic Melbourne cold front moves up the bay
(Timelapse 4:30-:4:40pm today Monday 10/11/25)
(Timelapse 4:30-:4:40pm today Monday 10/11/25)
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“People think that fuel excise pays for roads, but it doesn’t,” says Alison Reeve, at the Grattan Institute. According to the Parliamentary Budget Office, less than 6% of the fuel excise the government collects goes into a special account for states and territories to spend on road infrastructure.
August 24, 2025 at 9:31 PM
“People think that fuel excise pays for roads, but it doesn’t,” says Alison Reeve, at the Grattan Institute. According to the Parliamentary Budget Office, less than 6% of the fuel excise the government collects goes into a special account for states and territories to spend on road infrastructure.
Post an unusual sign if you feel like it.
June 28, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Post an unusual sign if you feel like it.
This is fantastic news!
This elusive possum was thought to be extinct outside Victoria. Now ecologists have made an ‘amazing’ discovery
This elusive possum was thought to be extinct outside Victoria. Now ecologists have made an ‘amazing’ discovery
Leadbeater’s possum spotted in NSW at Kosciuszko national park, at least 250km away from the nearest sighting in Victoria.
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A critically endangered possum species thought to be isolated to Victoria has been found in a New South Wales alpine national park.
Previously thought to be extinct in the state, a leadbeater’s possum has been found in Kosciuszko national park, at least 250km away from the nearest sighting in Victoria.
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June 1, 2025 at 7:04 AM
This is fantastic news!
First time!
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May 27, 2025 at 10:12 AM
First time!
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Democracy committed. Now waiting for Antony’s last stand.
May 3, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Democracy committed. Now waiting for Antony’s last stand.
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Ternie Sanders and Albatrossia-Cortez today:
Ternie: “We flew nonstop to be here today, and let us tell you: our wings are tired, but our souls are on fire!
They say the system is frozen. That nothing will change. But I’m here to tell you: THE ICE IS CRACKING, AND A MOVEMENT IS HATCHING! 1/3
Ternie: “We flew nonstop to be here today, and let us tell you: our wings are tired, but our souls are on fire!
They say the system is frozen. That nothing will change. But I’m here to tell you: THE ICE IS CRACKING, AND A MOVEMENT IS HATCHING! 1/3
April 15, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Ternie Sanders and Albatrossia-Cortez today:
Ternie: “We flew nonstop to be here today, and let us tell you: our wings are tired, but our souls are on fire!
They say the system is frozen. That nothing will change. But I’m here to tell you: THE ICE IS CRACKING, AND A MOVEMENT IS HATCHING! 1/3
Ternie: “We flew nonstop to be here today, and let us tell you: our wings are tired, but our souls are on fire!
They say the system is frozen. That nothing will change. But I’m here to tell you: THE ICE IS CRACKING, AND A MOVEMENT IS HATCHING! 1/3
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What would YOU do if they triggered your fight or flight response and you couldn’t fly?
FIX BEAKS! MAKE READY! HOLDDD!
FIX BEAKS! MAKE READY! HOLDDD!
April 5, 2025 at 9:18 PM
What would YOU do if they triggered your fight or flight response and you couldn’t fly?
FIX BEAKS! MAKE READY! HOLDDD!
FIX BEAKS! MAKE READY! HOLDDD!
This is fantastic!
I have been doing entirely too much earnest posting about deep things recently, I need to do a proper thread about hippo testicles or something just to keep myself sane.
Oh by the way hippos have migratory testicles.
Oh by the way hippos have migratory testicles.
a statue of a hippopotamus with its mouth open and teeth showing .
Alt: A hippo being tossed a watermelon, which it crushes in its massive jaws.
media.tenor.com
March 13, 2025 at 7:35 AM
This is fantastic!
February 11, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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For as long as Leo Puglisi can remember, news has been his passion. But running a news channel from his bedroom while finishing high school isn't easy.
A prime minister, online trolls and conspiracy theories: a child reporter grows up on YouTube
For as long as Leo Puglisi can remember, news has been his passion. But running a news channel from his bedroom while finishing high school isn't easy.
www.abc.net.au
February 7, 2025 at 6:08 PM
For as long as Leo Puglisi can remember, news has been his passion. But running a news channel from his bedroom while finishing high school isn't easy.
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The Saturday Paper Quiz No. 535
I got 9/10!
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/quiz/2025/02...
The Saturday Paper Quiz No. 535
I got 9/10!
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/quiz/2025/02...
Who commissioned the building of the Arc de Triomphe but died before its completion?
Click to reveal the answers.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
February 1, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Good effort this week. ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅❌✅
The Saturday Paper Quiz No. 535
I got 9/10!
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/quiz/2025/02...
The Saturday Paper Quiz No. 535
I got 9/10!
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/quiz/2025/02...
It is International Zebra Day! All hail stripes!
February 1, 2025 at 2:38 AM
It is International Zebra Day! All hail stripes!
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Find a crunchier crunch than a banksia fruit being destroyed by a yellow-tailed black cockatoo 🪶🌏🌿🦜🧪
January 26, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Find a crunchier crunch than a banksia fruit being destroyed by a yellow-tailed black cockatoo 🪶🌏🌿🦜🧪
Penguins!! With sheep??
King penguins preening, loafing and probably sleeping is today's #penguinpicoftheday #PPOTD. King penguins are the second largest penguin species alive today, but still only about half the size of the largest, the emperor.
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January 14, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Penguins!! With sheep??
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Gaffes are littered throughout Australia political history, some with more serious consequences than others. They all shape our politics, for better and worse.
‘I don’t hold the hose, mate’: Australia’s political history is full of gaffes. Here are some of best (or worst)
Gaffes are littered throughout Australia political history, some with more serious consequences than others. They all shape our politics, for better and worse.
theconversation.com
January 6, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Gaffes are littered throughout Australia political history, some with more serious consequences than others. They all shape our politics, for better and worse.