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Belle
@esquizzical.bsky.social
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Older gal, likes the stars, feels too much, frequently wishes things weren't so but here we are (Also, image not me - copyright protected I'm sure - I just like her hair - & it's a wig - so I too can aspire) (Australian) ISUAH.
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Belle @esquizzical.bsky.social · 9h
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www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/a...
Fed clash over scrapping climate risk guidance
In a joint statement, the Fed and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation said they 'do not believe principles for managing climate-related financial risk are necessary.'
www.lemonde.fr
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Belle @esquizzical.bsky.social · 9h
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www.lemonde.fr/en/lifestyle...
At Paris Fashion Week, three historic fashion houses open a new chapter
Pierpaolo Piccioli for Balenciaga, Glenn Martens for Maison Margiela and Duran Lantink for Jean Paul Gaultier presented their first ready-to-wear collections for spring-summer 2026.
www.lemonde.fr
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Belle @esquizzical.bsky.social · 9h
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www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/economy...
Governments crack down on Airbnb rentals
Increasingly, state and local governments are legislating to curb the use of properties for short-stay accommodation, in hopes of easing a historically tight and costly rental market.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
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Belle @esquizzical.bsky.social · 9h
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www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/environ...
How the fossil fuel lobby captured a landmark Labor policy
The federal government’s Future Gas Strategy, which backs extending production through to 2050 and beyond, is based on contested EY research commissioned by Australian Energy Producers.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
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Belle @esquizzical.bsky.social · 9h
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www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic...
The Liberal lobbyists making their fortunes in Trump’s America
A clutch of Liberals who built relationships during Donald Trump’s first presidency are now the most influential Australians in Washington.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
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Belle @esquizzical.bsky.social · 9h
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www.bbc.com/news/article...
Landmark global shipping deal abandoned under US threats
President Trump intervened in the talks calling the deal a "green scam".
www.bbc.com
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Belle @esquizzical.bsky.social · 10h
Guess which piece I like?
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Belle @esquizzical.bsky.social · 10h
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Get to it
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
Tarnanthi turns 10: how a small South Australian festival became a super-sized champion of First Nations art
This year’s edition, a statewide juggernaut spanning more than 30 exhibitions and events and a major show at the Art Gallery of South Australia, celebrates the past and present while looking to the fu...
www.theguardian.com
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Belle @esquizzical.bsky.social · 10h
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Critical thinking is one of the most important aspects of being human, according to Stoicism. So why are we handing it over to a machine? | Brigid Delaney
All of us, no matter what our circumstances, have the ability to be more wise, more just, more courageous and more moderate
www.theguardian.com
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Belle @esquizzical.bsky.social · 10h
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www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
Sculpture by the Sea 2025: from troubled waters to Bondi beach – in pictures
The world’s largest free-to-the-public sculpture exhibition is on again along Sydney’s Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk after surviving a funding shortfall
www.theguardian.com
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Belle @esquizzical.bsky.social · 10h
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theconversation.com/what-a-surpr...
What a surprise spike in the unemployment rate means for interest rates and the economy
The unexpected jump strengthens the case for the Reserve Bank to cut the official cash rate in November.
theconversation.com
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Belle @esquizzical.bsky.social · 10h
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theconversation.com/grattan-on-f...
Grattan on Friday: Master communicator vs master tactician, the race between Chalmers and Burke
In the clandestine race for Labor’s next leader, the question is will youth or expereince shine through?
theconversation.com
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Belle @esquizzical.bsky.social · 10h
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The climate crisis is fuelling extreme fires across the planet
It’s clear – climate change is supercharging the world’s wildfires in unpredictable and devastating ways.
theconversation.com
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Belle @esquizzical.bsky.social · 10h
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theconversation.com/many-rooftop...
Many rooftops are perfect for solar but owners and renters can’t afford it. Here’s our answer
Solar panels can be a low priority for cash-strapped homeowners – but a ‘use it or lend it’ program could help
theconversation.com
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Belle @esquizzical.bsky.social · 10h
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nit.com.au/17-10-2025/2...
What Australia can learn from Canada on Truth and Treaty
When our team from the Australian National Centre for Reconciliation, Truth and Justice (NCRTJ) travelled to Canada, we were struck by how visible and structured their national approach to truth-telli...
nit.com.au
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Belle @esquizzical.bsky.social · 10h
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nit.com.au/17-10-2025/2...
First Peoples Disability Network launches national survey to drive reform
First Peoples Disability Network, in partnership with Jumbunna Research UTS, has officially launched the Our Way: Strengthening First Nations Disability Sector survey.The Network is inviting Aborigina...
nit.com.au
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Belle @esquizzical.bsky.social · 11h
Dear Diary There is no crying abt the office we moved into. You had a cry abt offices. You heard the reason of staff increases. You loved the proximity to shops food and transport. You loved the light & space. It is what is. There is no backsies now 😊
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Belle @esquizzical.bsky.social · 22h
Dear Diary You know what I really don't feel I have time to write that parliamentary submission & quite frankly I think the whole thing went really well ..
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Belle @esquizzical.bsky.social · 22h
Dear Diary I'm suspicious.
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Belle @esquizzical.bsky.social · 22h
Dear Diary Not going to the convention (5.5); I'm skipping event 6, & now I know about a thing (7) on the EP in mid Nov, I'll contemplate it, & then miss Energy & Mining (event 8). All these things & tomorrow I could do with just hanging out. I think I'll go to the beach If it's not high tide
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Belle @esquizzical.bsky.social · 22h
Dear Diary This dress is *chef's kiss & too much for next week. So I'll find another dress.
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It arrived. it's lovely.
esquizzical.bsky.social Belle @esquizzical.bsky.social · 22d
Dear Diary Bought a dress for event 5. The dress reminds me of the Dior Oyster dress, which I love. my sister gave me ideas to elevate it but I'll wait to see what the material is like & then see about alterations.
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Belle @esquizzical.bsky.social · 1d
Dear Diary I have two questions for the world:
Why is it that my sh*t show is not as dramatic for anyone else?
Where is the investment, people...?

((I am being a drama queen at 2am 😬))
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Belle @esquizzical.bsky.social · 1d
Dear Diary Whatever happened to late night talk back radio. Does that still happen?
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Belle @esquizzical.bsky.social · 2d
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Belle @esquizzical.bsky.social · 2d
Always have to mindful of things coming at you from left field. They have money. Govt's have authority to make laws to regulate this. Unfortunately Silicon Valley is in the US.
Is it a race? Humans have buitlt a power hungry world.