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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

@jendn.bsky.social

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Journalist, author, Hard Quiz winner, and Bluesky n00b from Brisbane, Australia.

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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson @jendn.bsky.social · Nov 25

I couldn't find a list of Australian authors and writerly types on Bluesky so here's my effort to fix that. Please follow all of them! (And suggest more because I will add them.) go.bsky.app/DLhFaM8

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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson @jendn.bsky.social · 1d

It’s odd to me that the tech has become so politicised. It doesn’t need to be.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson @jendn.bsky.social · 1d

It’s up for regular review!

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The Electric Vehicle Council is calling on the government to set a deadline for the end of petrol and diesel vehicle sales. aapnews.aap.com.au/a/gzEvGHyQY

Ban on petrol, diesel vehicles urged as EVs set records

Motorists are buying electric vehicles in record numbers but uptake will need to speed up to meet climate targets and experts are calling for change.

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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson @jendn.bsky.social · 4d

Had a casual chat with The Queen of Current Affairs today. Something something bucket list. #bwf

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What it’s like to live in Brisbane this week.

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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson @jendn.bsky.social · 14d

Turns out writing is debating whether to give your manuscript a prologue for Seven Whole Months and then having the words come to you while brushing your hair in the bathroom on a random Tuesday night.

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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson @jendn.bsky.social · 15d

If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me to help them get their social media account back, Australia would have enough money to fund an ombudsman. aapnews.aap.com.au/a/mvNpMUxVv

Banned by AI bots: fresh call for social media referee

Artificial intelligence software is incorrectly banning social media accounts but without an ombudsman, many struggle to reclaim their profiles.

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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson @jendn.bsky.social · 15d

Back to Whangārei.

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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson @jendn.bsky.social · 15d

Well, he did win an Oscar.

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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson @jendn.bsky.social · 15d

So do we give Keith Urban back to the Kiwis to claim now?

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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson @jendn.bsky.social · 23d

I always thought life would be less like Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Anyway, if the rapture comes, DM me.

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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson @jendn.bsky.social · 23d

TIL Imelda Marcos spent $US23,000 on books in a single shopping spree.

Not sanctioning corruption but, sheesh, that's an impressive TBR pile.

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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson @jendn.bsky.social · 25d

Saw a man riding a souped-up e-scooter with a full-face motocross helmet up top and pluggers down below.

In case you’re wondering why I’m cackling at the traffic lights.