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London Review of Books @lrb.co.uk · 6d

This is on Sunday!

Tickets still available: www.slunglow.org/v-a-homecomi...

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kunzea.bsky.social @kunzea.bsky.social · 6d

happy proximity could leave space for Nature!

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the Mountain Goats @themountaingoats.bsky.social · 8d

highland cattle have it figured out

Tom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 8d

Highland cattle are famous for their ability to "disco nap". Normally these brief, efficient sleeps will last between three and twenty minutes, deploying a variety of objects as pillows, including moorland boulders, cars or any particularly large dog or sheep who happens to be nearby.

A highland cow having a little nap on a boulder on Dartmoor (ok, it was actually scratching its head)

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kunzea.bsky.social @kunzea.bsky.social · 8d

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Nobody hates trees more than coastally adjacent narcissists. Here’s how we should deal with them | First Dog on the Moon

A deterrent is one thing but I want revenge!

www.theguardian.com

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Meta Resistance @metaresistance.bsky.social · 8d

“Words cannot express how much I love this. Humor is critical in stopping the Fascists.” Below, another caption reads: “Portland Protestors Baiting ICE Agents With Donuts on Fishing Poles Calling it ICE Fishing.” Image shows protesters holding fishing poles with donuts tied to the ends, facing several uniformed officers standing near bicycles on a city sidewalk.

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kunzea.bsky.social @kunzea.bsky.social · 8d

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kunzea.bsky.social @kunzea.bsky.social · 8d

and think Marles, Marles..

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William Dalrymple @willdalrymple.bsky.social · 8d

After the heyday of Ottoman rule in the sixteenth and seventeenth century, the power of Istanbul weekened and local autonomy grew more and more a possibility. How did the citrus and cotton industries develop in Ottoman Palestine?
linktr.ee/empirepoduk

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 8d

"The Attorney-General’s Department was unable to present evidence of the malicious and automated FOI requests alleged by the government."

Great article from @dholmesnoise.bsky.social in @themandarin.bsky.social today, covering the latest.

Estimates find no evidence of automated FOI applications

The Attorney-General's Department was unable to present evidence of the malicious and automated FOI requests alleged by the government.

www.themandarin.com.au

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 9d

Today’s #AutumnArrivalSpotlight is the humble Woodpigeon!

Did you know these familiar birds migrate?

From late October to November, huge flocks, sometimes tens of thousands strong, can be spotted flying south on clear, autumn days, while others stay in the UK year-round.

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raven-mumur @raven-murmur.bsky.social · 9d

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Sandy Horne @sandyhorne.bsky.social · 9d

Ready for launch! The lovely little black-fronted dotterels were my (almost) constant companions at Lake Hattah.

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kunzea.bsky.social @kunzea.bsky.social · 10d

why would Albo care, or are Starmer's days really numbered?

kunzea.bsky.social @kunzea.bsky.social · 10d

brave, articulate...if more people were like her ..tx 🕊️🕊️

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kunzea.bsky.social @kunzea.bsky.social · 10d

Maga or Labor... getting fine..

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Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 11d

Defence: “No, no we are not working on Plan B for when the AUKUS nuclear subs don’t show up.”
Public: “What about all these secret documents about a Plan B that you refuse to release?”
Defence: “Look over there, a nuclear kitten!” @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social
⁦‪‬⁩ michaelwest.com.au/a-crack-in-t...

A crack in the AUKUS public relations pressure hull! - Michael West

AUKUS is a hugely expensive Defence project facing considerable and, many argue unsurmountable, hurdles. But does Defence have a Plan B?

michaelwest.com.au

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BrianJHillphotos @brianjhillphotos.bsky.social · 12d

Beautiful plumage #mallard #duck #trca #birds #wetlands #ontario #trca_hq #birders #birding #birdlovers #bestbirdshots #bird #conservation #bestbirdphotos #best_birds #birdwatching #wildlife #fall #naturelovers #nature #birdsofbluesky #birdphotography @NatGeoPhotos @HenrysCamera @OMSYSTEMcameras

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Jane H @themothershipau.bsky.social · 11d

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

These adorable pups are helping fight one of WA's worst plant diseases

Two dogs join the fight against one of the biggest threats to Australia's native plants, making dieback detection possible in minutes rather than weeks.

www.abc.net.au

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kunzea.bsky.social @kunzea.bsky.social · 11d

perhaps a decision not for wider broadcast to reduce copycat?

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kunzea.bsky.social @kunzea.bsky.social · 11d

or just being, let the fish relax!

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Dr Delyth Badder @folklorewales.com · 11d

Six weeks ago, I picked up a year-old tawny owl with a broken leg off the main road near our home and dropped him off at our nearest vet.

After a few days, I received one of the most bizarre phone calls I’ve ever had, asking “So when are you coming to pick up your owl?” 🧵

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Jenny Frecklington-Jones #IStandWithWatermelon🍉🍉 @joneshowdareyou.bsky.social · 11d

Chris Hedges is right, @PressClubAust.

You're not a "press" club. You're a "club" of Zionist toadies who are happy to give your podium to liars and frauds but shun truthtellers b/c you're scared.

We need more Sidoti and Saul, not less. Your #GazaGenocide complicity is noted. #auspol #NPC

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kunzea.bsky.social @kunzea.bsky.social · 11d

similar problem in Australia with the ABC news and David Speers

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 11d

🚨BREAKING: A federal judge Saturday blocked President Donald Trump’s call-up of the National Guard for a deployment in Portland, saying Trump’s actions were based on false claims and undermined Oregon’s sovereignty. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Seizure of Oregon National Guard for Portland Deployment