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Welton B. Marsland

@wbmarsland.bsky.social

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Writer. Queer-punk. Beer drinker. Melburnian. TheDamned fan. Motto: punk-poetry-Palin Weird northern kid (so weird=i'm australian!) My biggest fan wants you to know I'm an award-winning novelist. #workingclass #MDANT #goTiges www.weltonbmarsland.com

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MingTheMerciless @m1ngthemerciless.bsky.social · 13h

I think @davidshoebridge.bsky.social is right. I can't see how a failing democracy's considerable armed forces on our soil - particularly when the President of that benighted country uses his military forces against his own people, can do other than threaten Australia's security #auspol #aukus

Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 14h

More and more Australians are seeing through the spin, and working out that Australia being a US base for B52 bombers, nuclear submarines, marines and spy hubs is making us less safe. Much less safe.

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patrick m. @sfpodge.bsky.social · 17h

As it so happened, I was out and about in the dark several nights last week.

#photodump

A small mural behind a pub with an image of Oscar Wilde holding a cheeky pint, and the words: “WHEN IT RAINS LOOK FOR RAINBOWS; WHEN IT'S DARK LOOK FOR ТНЕ РUB.”

A pair of whiskey barrels stand in front of the mural.

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Welton B. Marsland @wbmarsland.bsky.social · 17h

50 years since the murder of the Balibo Five.

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

'It still hurts': Families seek justice 50 years since the Balibo Five murders

On the 50th anniversary of the Balibo Five murders, families are still grieving the loss of their loved ones and remain committed to holding those responsible accountable for their actions.

www.abc.net.au

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Alan Baxter @alanbaxter.bsky.social · 20h

Cry havoc and let slip the frogs of war.

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Punk Rock History @punkrockhistory.bsky.social · 18h

No further words needed 👊🏻 ⚡

#punk #punks #punkrock #fucknazis #fightracism #history #punkrockhistory

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Welton B. Marsland @wbmarsland.bsky.social · 18h

Closing my eyes and throwing a dart at:

3 Models
2 Heaven 17
1 Tears For Fears

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John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 1d

Spot on.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Q: Politico reported on a group chat of young Republicans. Does this just reflect some bad apples?

HOCHUL: Some bad apples? These are the future of the GOP. This is so vile it's hard to find the words to put into context ... there's gotta be consequences ... this bullshit has to stop.

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Peter Ross @peteralanross.bsky.social · 2d

So, I'm watching Sally Wainwright's excellent Riot Women – and, astonishingly, Joanna Scanlan's character has a copy of my book Daunderlust. I'd LOVE to know how the heck that has come about.

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Welton B. Marsland @wbmarsland.bsky.social · 1d

This is Extremely Cool[tm].

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Birmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 2d

Here's another clip to celebrate Cliff's 85th birthday. This one features him walking around Birmingham in his 1973 film Take Me High. Look out for brutalist landmarks like the Central Library (RIP), Alpha Tower and New Street Signal Box
youtu.be/yfvsVcKlLQs?...

Cliff Richard - Winning - Take Me High - 1973 - 4K - Stereo Retro Remix 2005 Remaster

YouTube video by Cliff, The Shadows | And Other Great Music

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Welton B. Marsland @wbmarsland.bsky.social · 1d

The closest I've ever got to Brum is passing through it on the train, but having watched this I feel very much that every comedian I've ever heard talk about it has been lying to me. This looks lovely! And so clean!

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Peg Alexander @tvradiopeg.bsky.social · 1d

Ey up! Chuck D just came up to our table and said hello and I replied “you alright Chuck” in my best Leeds accent without thinking. 😳🤦🏼‍♀️🫣.

#PublicEnemyNo1 🤣 #LIFI25

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The Ass is the father of the legs @internethippo.bsky.social · 1d

The entire economy depends on this horseshit so it's your patriotic duty to ask the computer to honk your bingus several times a day

The Verge @theverge.com · 2d

Sam Altman says ChatGPT will soon sext with verified adults

ChatGPT is about to get flirty.

buff.ly

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#MusicBrownlow @musicbrownlow.bsky.social · 1d

Your #GaryAyresMedal Top 20

Number ONE (91 votes)

Crowded House - Crowded House

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Crowded House - Mean To Me

YouTube video by Neil Finn

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Punk Rock History @punkrockhistory.bsky.social · 2d

wonderful news that I will gladly believe

#poisonivy

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Cassiopeia7 @cassiopeia7.bsky.social · 2d

❤️❤️❤️

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 2d

‘Risky is the best way to be’: Tim Curry on sexuality, surviving a stroke – and 50 years of stardom

From Rocky Horror to the Muppets, Curry’s extraordinary career made him world-famous. Then, a stroke left him paralysed. The actor talks about his cocaine years, his friendship with David Bowie – and the moment his mother came at him with a knife

www.theguardian.com

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Shayne Calliss @shaynecalliss.bsky.social · 2d

How to unwind after a long day #537 The Large Dog

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Joel Morris @gralefrit.bsky.social · 11d

Ever wondered where all the Cheers title photos are from? I did. And I've gathered everything I can find into this post. That was fun.

joelmorris.substack.com/p/where-nobo...

Where nobody knows your name...

Tracing the anonymous faces at the start of Cheers.

joelmorris.substack.com

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WHAT A FUCKING RECORD @whatafuckingrecord.bsky.social · 2d

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Papa Woof und Krampus und Bleaken @papawoof.bsky.social · Jul 9

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your #3 source for absurdist true crime 🔨 @davidgerard.co.uk · 3d

Listen. And understand. That LLM is out there. It can't be bargained with. It can't be reasoned with. It doesn't feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And it absolutely will not stop, ever, until they run out of money.

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Welton B. Marsland @wbmarsland.bsky.social · 2d

3 The The
2 Pet Shop Boys
1 The Housemartins

with huuuuuuge apologies to Crowded House and Hunners. Quite a good year for albums. Big year for Billies, too.

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KJ Charles @kjcharleswriter.com · 3d

These are the utterly heaven-sent people who publish the historical A-Zs of London, so if you write London-set historicals, you want to follow!

London Topographical Society @londontopsoc.bsky.social · 4d

We have just joined BlueSky! Since our foundation in 1880, we have reproduced an unrivalled selection of historic maps, plans and views of London. We also publish books and monographs containing original research. See more of what we have to offer at: londontopsoc.org

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Welton B. Marsland @wbmarsland.bsky.social · 3d

People letting their things be in their own home. How unforgivable.

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#MusicBrownlow @musicbrownlow.bsky.social · 3d

Your #KenHunterMedal Top 20

Number 2 (64 votes)

Place Without a Postcard - Midnight Oil

youtu.be/IveuP25qX6k?...

Midnight Oil - Don't Wanna Be the One (Live at Wanda Beach 1982)

YouTube video by MidnightOilVEVO

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