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Robyn in the west @robyninthestix.bsky.social · 7h

I have a supply of turban-type towels. I squeeze the moisture out with my towel after a shower, and then comb carefully and then apply my turban. It then stays like that for ages before I unwind and comb it. It's usually mostly dry by then. I have baby fine hair.

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Robyn in the west @robyninthestix.bsky.social · 8h

The entire series is exquisite. I am glad that Bridget had the sense to return.
I want them all!

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Robyn in the west @robyninthestix.bsky.social · 8h

Our kitties ❤️ dark for sleeps. Naps, daylight okay.
In the middle of the day if they want a proper kip, both of them will find somewhere to get under blankets. One will make their way into the bed (even in mid summer) and bury themselves, the other will be a lump on the couch under the blankets.

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Robyn in the west @robyninthestix.bsky.social · 8h

They're very pretty. :)

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Robyn in the west @robyninthestix.bsky.social · 8h

and it's not like the 'peace' is holding either.
Aid trucks are still being restricted, they IDF are still shooting Palestinians, and Mileikowsky is changing the rules that were agreed to as he feels like it.
This is taking the piss.

Robyn in the west @robyninthestix.bsky.social · 8h

Someone will crack the shits and then there will be hell to pay.

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Robyn in the west @robyninthestix.bsky.social · 8h

If you have a way to warm your towel Rob, it will help speed up the process. Squeeze the excess out of the length with a warm towel and then make yourself a turban to soak up as much as you can. Cold wet head all evening doesn't sound like fun.

a person is blow drying a baby 's hair with a blue blow dryer .

ALT: a person is blow drying a baby 's hair with a blue blow dryer .

media.tenor.com

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Robyn in the west @robyninthestix.bsky.social · 10h

I am currently being tormented by the 🎶 of the ice cream (Mr Whippy) 🚚 down on the next street.
They only sell 🐄 milk ice cream confection which is totally disagreeable to me. Life can be so mean sometimes.
The Freo Market used to have a soft serve coconut 🍦 seller. Heaven in a waffle cone.

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 16h

For more info ⤵️
australiainstitute.org.au/post/in-2023...

In 2023-24 Australians paid more than 4 times on HECS/HELP than gas companies did on PRRT

In 2023-24 tax from the PRRT was less than an quarter the amount raised by HECS/HELP debts repayments.

australiainstitute.org.au

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Refugee Action Campaign CBR @raccanberra.bsky.social · 18h

Canberra! Tonight!

Refugee Action Campaign CBR @raccanberra.bsky.social · 2d

Join @amyremeikis.bsky.social, Prof Alan Gamlen from ANU Migration, and Prof John Minns as they tackle myths, misinformation, and scare campaigns against migrants, refugees, and multiculturalism.

Wednesday, 15 October, 6:30pm, Copland Theatre, ANU. refugeeaction.org/20250910/deb...

Banner with text says: Debunking racist myths about immigration.

Date: 15 October
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Copland Lecture Theatre, ANU

With bios of Amy Remeikis, Alan Gamlen, and John Minns, full text available at included link.

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Robyn in the west @robyninthestix.bsky.social · 14h

Sound up, unless you're in the office. I recommend putting your earphones in:

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

ICYMI: “And now, a response from the leader of the frog resistance...” 🐸 🎵 #Colbert

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 15h

Come along to Barrie, Bowers & Friends – an evening of political insight, laughs, and a touch of sass, led by two of Australia’s sharpest political minds, Barrie Cassidy and Mike Bowers.

🗓️ Monday 17th November 6pm
📍Sydney Town Hall, Sydney

@amyremeikis.bsky.social #auspol

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Robyn in the west @robyninthestix.bsky.social · 14h

So far, the trash panda is my favourite. All the other critters I've seen have been terrified and bolted.

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Robyn in the west @robyninthestix.bsky.social · 15h

I agree. Withhold receipts.

Robyn in the west @robyninthestix.bsky.social · 15h

History is full of them. Lots hid in plain sight and others worked hard to hide it from themselves, let alone the rest of us.

Robyn in the west @robyninthestix.bsky.social · 15h

Has she had a cup of reality and beginning to see the consequences of obsequiousness to a demented egomaniac?

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 15h

Our governments are already caving in to pressure from the gas industry to export our domestic gas reserves.

90% of WA's gas is exported or used for export.

We don't have a gas shortage problem. We have a gas export problem.

@markogge.bsky.social #auspol

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Michael Dowling aka MeckeringBoy @meckeringboy.bsky.social · 16h

“Palestinians in Gaza lived another day without bombs dropping over their heads as the first phase of the ceasefire between Israel & Hamas continued into Monday, which saw the release of Israeli captives from Gaza and the release of *1,718 out of 10,000* Palestinians held in Israeli prisons.”
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Dr Sally @drsally.bsky.social · 23h

mondoweiss.net/2025/10/pale...
Read this article about further Israeli bastardry
Palestinians will never be treated with humanity under this regime

Palestinians freed from Israeli prison denied reunion with families as Trump claims a ‘forever’ peace

Palestinians gathered in the West Bank to reunite with loved ones set to be released as part of the prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas. But many were devastated to learn that Israel had deport...

mondoweiss.net

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Robyn in the west @robyninthestix.bsky.social · 15h

Whatever excuse they can come up with, the IDF and Mileikowsky will use it to carry out his plan to wipe them from the face of the earth.
Peace plan? Don't make me laugh.
The rest of the world needs to step up and stop funding the genocide.
#FreePalestine

Lee Murray (she/her) @cousincat.bsky.social · 15h

www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/world/2...

Cracks in shaky ceasefire as Palestinians killed, aid halted

Israeli forces are restricting aid into the Gaza Strip after hostage families expressed dismay that only four of 28 bodies were returned.

www.thenewdaily.com.au

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Robyn in the west @robyninthestix.bsky.social · 15h

Thank you. This is just beautiful. ❤️

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Paul Eric Scannell @pauleric70.bsky.social · 16h

Timeline Cleanse ⚜️💙⚜️☺️⚜️💙⚜️

this is the most adorable video you’ll see on the internet today 🥰

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Paul Eric Scannell @pauleric70.bsky.social · 16h

Instagram has removed the verified account of Gaza slain journalist Saleh al-Jafarawi, who had 4.5 million followers.

Archived snapshots of his page on the Wayback Machine, the largest public internet archive, also appear to have been wiped or disabled, raising concerns about digital

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Paul Eric Scannell @pauleric70.bsky.social · 16h

Trump ordered today another lethal strike in the Caribbean, killing everyone on board a vessel. The "elimination" of 6 more people is not law enforcement; it's extrajudicial murder. This illegal campaign, which has now claimed 27 lives, is part of war plan against Venezuela.

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Robyn in the west @robyninthestix.bsky.social · 15h

My main hope is that their victims haunt their sleep every single night.

Robyn in the west @robyninthestix.bsky.social · 15h

hear hear!