Anj of Garigal
@garigalanj.bsky.social
Garigal National Park, Australia.
Twitter escapee.
Software and lab tech.
That is me in the profile pic in the Red Sea but haven’t scuba dived for aeons.
#ausPol #nswPol
#science #microbiology #MicroSky
Twitter escapee.
Software and lab tech.
That is me in the profile pic in the Red Sea but haven’t scuba dived for aeons.
#ausPol #nswPol
#science #microbiology #MicroSky
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🔴 ⚠️ 🌀 🛰️ Dramatic impact of #cycloneDitwah on #SriLanka, where heavy #floods affected more than 200000 people with at least 50 dead and dozens missing. ⬇️ last 36 hours seen by Meteosat-9 with RGB Airmass + HSAF Precipitation rate (blu is >50mm/hr).
Animation via #EUMETview
Animation via #EUMETview
November 28, 2025 at 6:19 PM
🔴 ⚠️ 🌀 🛰️ Dramatic impact of #cycloneDitwah on #SriLanka, where heavy #floods affected more than 200000 people with at least 50 dead and dozens missing. ⬇️ last 36 hours seen by Meteosat-9 with RGB Airmass + HSAF Precipitation rate (blu is >50mm/hr).
Animation via #EUMETview
Animation via #EUMETview
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DAY2, @risingtideAus.bsky.social. Nanna Kathy is delighted to be interviewed by Nanna fave Wendy Bacon about the Narrabri Lateral pipeline. Wendy has been following the Narrabri gas project for years.
November 28, 2025 at 11:01 PM
DAY2, @risingtideAus.bsky.social. Nanna Kathy is delighted to be interviewed by Nanna fave Wendy Bacon about the Narrabri Lateral pipeline. Wendy has been following the Narrabri gas project for years.
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Leopards never change their spots...
“They are like the mafia. Their business model is to come sniffing for work and hook the client before they realise it’s too late to change course when things start going wrong. And they always go wrong.”
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/2025/11...
“They are like the mafia. Their business model is to come sniffing for work and hook the client before they realise it’s too late to change course when things start going wrong. And they always go wrong.”
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/2025/11...
Inside the Bureau of Meteorology’s $96m website fiasco
Global IT consultancy Accenture has been accused of ‘strip mining’ the Bureau of Meteorology during its years-late delivery of a redesigned website not fit for purpose.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
November 28, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Leopards never change their spots...
“They are like the mafia. Their business model is to come sniffing for work and hook the client before they realise it’s too late to change course when things start going wrong. And they always go wrong.”
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/2025/11...
“They are like the mafia. Their business model is to come sniffing for work and hook the client before they realise it’s too late to change course when things start going wrong. And they always go wrong.”
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/2025/11...
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I did a little bit of this, others did a lot, often working weekends/nights - satisfying to see this done!
I worked on the original version of the #EPBC Act, now gearing up to help realise this new vision for our national environment laws - an exciting time!
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
I worked on the original version of the #EPBC Act, now gearing up to help realise this new vision for our national environment laws - an exciting time!
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Seven ways Australia’s nature laws are changing after Labor’s deal with the Greens
Legislation to reform the EPBC Act runs to hundreds of pages – here are the main changes
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:36 PM
I did a little bit of this, others did a lot, often working weekends/nights - satisfying to see this done!
I worked on the original version of the #EPBC Act, now gearing up to help realise this new vision for our national environment laws - an exciting time!
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
I worked on the original version of the #EPBC Act, now gearing up to help realise this new vision for our national environment laws - an exciting time!
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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“Kerry O’Brien got a standing ovation at the 70th Walkley awards on Thursday night for a rousing speech that reminded media in the ICC Sydney ballroom of the “clear and present danger for a strong, free, effective & independent media everywhere””
www.theguardian.com/media/commen...
www.theguardian.com/media/commen...
Kerry O’Brien sounds the alarm for Australian media in thunderous Walkleys address | The Weekly Beast
Former 7.30 host takes Labor government to task for record on press freedom and pays tribute to Palestinian journalists. Plus: a roo in the news
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:43 PM
“Kerry O’Brien got a standing ovation at the 70th Walkley awards on Thursday night for a rousing speech that reminded media in the ICC Sydney ballroom of the “clear and present danger for a strong, free, effective & independent media everywhere””
www.theguardian.com/media/commen...
www.theguardian.com/media/commen...
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#auspol
Kerry O'Brien's Walkley speech.
"... we should be seriously disappointed that the government has fallen short of the expectations that Mr. Albanese raised six years ago"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s--o...
Kerry O'Brien's Walkley speech.
"... we should be seriously disappointed that the government has fallen short of the expectations that Mr. Albanese raised six years ago"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s--o...
“Don’t kid yourself that it can’t happen here,” warns Kerry O’Brien
YouTube video by The Walkley Foundation
www.youtube.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
#auspol
Kerry O'Brien's Walkley speech.
"... we should be seriously disappointed that the government has fallen short of the expectations that Mr. Albanese raised six years ago"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s--o...
Kerry O'Brien's Walkley speech.
"... we should be seriously disappointed that the government has fallen short of the expectations that Mr. Albanese raised six years ago"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s--o...
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#NatMicroPicks
A new protist with remnants of ancient mitochondrial DNA 🧬🦠
The eukaryotic tree of life grows with the addition Solarion arienae - a unique and peculiar protist species
#MicroSky
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
A new protist with remnants of ancient mitochondrial DNA 🧬🦠
The eukaryotic tree of life grows with the addition Solarion arienae - a unique and peculiar protist species
#MicroSky
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Rare microbial relict sheds light on an ancient eukaryotic supergroup - Nature
The discovery of an unusual protist named Solarion arienae, which has a mitochondrial genome with some intriguing features, provides insight into the early radiation of eukaryotic groups.
www.nature.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:49 PM
#NatMicroPicks
A new protist with remnants of ancient mitochondrial DNA 🧬🦠
The eukaryotic tree of life grows with the addition Solarion arienae - a unique and peculiar protist species
#MicroSky
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
A new protist with remnants of ancient mitochondrial DNA 🧬🦠
The eukaryotic tree of life grows with the addition Solarion arienae - a unique and peculiar protist species
#MicroSky
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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“An exclusive gun club with links to the Liberal MP Andrew Hastie was awarded three government grants worth a total of almost $20,000 after being nominated by his office”
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Exclusive gun club linked to Andrew Hastie awarded almost $20,000 in government grants
Liberal MP has declared conflict of interest with Port Bouvard Pistol and Small Bore Rifle Club, of which he is a patron
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:07 PM
“An exclusive gun club with links to the Liberal MP Andrew Hastie was awarded three government grants worth a total of almost $20,000 after being nominated by his office”
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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#FrogFriday > BlackFriday - Here's a male Uakari Poison Frog (Ranitomeya uakarii) hauling two of its tadpoles to a location with permanent water, where they can continue development. Rainforest in the Rio Tahuayo drainage north of Iquitos, Peru. #herps #frogs #NaturePhotography 🌿
November 28, 2025 at 11:14 PM
#FrogFriday > BlackFriday - Here's a male Uakari Poison Frog (Ranitomeya uakarii) hauling two of its tadpoles to a location with permanent water, where they can continue development. Rainforest in the Rio Tahuayo drainage north of Iquitos, Peru. #herps #frogs #NaturePhotography 🌿
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Such a wonderful sense of caring community here - collective action facing a crisis with humour and passion. Fabulous artists playing this weekend include @actualmontaigne, @urthboy, @limecordiale and DOBBY. Join us‼️👇🏽
www.risingtide.org.au/pb2025
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.risingtide.org.au/pb2025
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
November 28, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Such a wonderful sense of caring community here - collective action facing a crisis with humour and passion. Fabulous artists playing this weekend include @actualmontaigne, @urthboy, @limecordiale and DOBBY. Join us‼️👇🏽
www.risingtide.org.au/pb2025
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.risingtide.org.au/pb2025
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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He Killed for the CIA in Afghanistan. Trump Blames Afghan Culture Instead of Langley’s
@attackerman.bsky.social
zeteo.com/p/national-g...
@attackerman.bsky.social
zeteo.com/p/national-g...
He Killed for the CIA in Afghanistan. Trump Blames Afghan Culture Instead of Langley’s
After the National Guard shooting, the US needs to reckon with how its legacy of global violence inevitably comes home. Stephen Miller wants to do anything but.
zeteo.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:51 PM
He Killed for the CIA in Afghanistan. Trump Blames Afghan Culture Instead of Langley’s
@attackerman.bsky.social
zeteo.com/p/national-g...
@attackerman.bsky.social
zeteo.com/p/national-g...
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High-status professions attract strong candidates because they offer prestige, structured advancement, competitive remuneration, and societal recognition. In contrast, early childhood education has too often been treated as an auxiliary service" #childcare #auspol
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
You can’t regulate your way to quality early childhood education
Recent safety failures have triggered tighter regulation in early childhood education and care. But compliance alone cannot deliver quality. Real reform begins with professionalising the workforce.
johnmenadue.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:39 PM
High-status professions attract strong candidates because they offer prestige, structured advancement, competitive remuneration, and societal recognition. In contrast, early childhood education has too often been treated as an auxiliary service" #childcare #auspol
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
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True colours- my rampant consumerism cartoon for @australia.theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
How does Black Friday show your true colours? | Fiona Katauskas
You’ll probably end up in the red
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:51 PM
True colours- my rampant consumerism cartoon for @australia.theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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We don’t want our legacy to be a “hot” planet. 🌏 Newcastle Herald today ⬇️🧶👵
November 28, 2025 at 9:44 PM
We don’t want our legacy to be a “hot” planet. 🌏 Newcastle Herald today ⬇️🧶👵
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That thundering sound you can hear? Pennies dropping everywhere.
Great journalism from Jason Koutsoukis @jksocrates.bsky.social @thesaturdaypaper.com.au.
satpa.pe/2Z5OhOg
Great journalism from Jason Koutsoukis @jksocrates.bsky.social @thesaturdaypaper.com.au.
satpa.pe/2Z5OhOg
November 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM
That thundering sound you can hear? Pennies dropping everywhere.
Great journalism from Jason Koutsoukis @jksocrates.bsky.social @thesaturdaypaper.com.au.
satpa.pe/2Z5OhOg
Great journalism from Jason Koutsoukis @jksocrates.bsky.social @thesaturdaypaper.com.au.
satpa.pe/2Z5OhOg
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Researchers found that while human fevers (40-42C) are effective against human-adapted flu viruses, the higher baseline body temperature of birds means that avian-adapted flu viruses aren’t really threatened.
More interestingly, it’s just a small handful of residues in the PB1 subunit that change.🧪
More interestingly, it’s just a small handful of residues in the PB1 subunit that change.🧪
Avian-origin influenza A viruses tolerate elevated pyrexic temperatures in mammals
Host body temperature can define a virus’s replicative profile—influenza A viruses (IAVs) adapted to 40° to 42°C in birds are less temperature sensitive in vitro compared with human isolates adapted t...
www.science.org
November 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Researchers found that while human fevers (40-42C) are effective against human-adapted flu viruses, the higher baseline body temperature of birds means that avian-adapted flu viruses aren’t really threatened.
More interestingly, it’s just a small handful of residues in the PB1 subunit that change.🧪
More interestingly, it’s just a small handful of residues in the PB1 subunit that change.🧪
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I don’t know if anyone else notices or cares, but when I see a presentation in which the speaker uses obviously generated-AI images to illustrate their slides, it makes me immediately less confident in whatever other content they’re presenting.
November 28, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I don’t know if anyone else notices or cares, but when I see a presentation in which the speaker uses obviously generated-AI images to illustrate their slides, it makes me immediately less confident in whatever other content they’re presenting.
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Stunning images! 🧪
DYK? 16 years' worth of pictures of the week are available on our Hubble website, a testament to the incredible treasures that this NASA/ESA telescope has uncovered for us all.
Enjoy them here 👉 https://esahubble.org/images/potw/
🔭
Enjoy them here 👉 https://esahubble.org/images/potw/
🔭
November 28, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Stunning images! 🧪
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Back from COP30. The speeches on the last day made me think of how how we are living a tragedy, and so, to paraphrase the Bard ...
Do we keep going as we are,
absorbing disaster after disaster,
or do we finally confront the system that’s breaking the planet?
insideclimatenews.org/news/1211202...
Do we keep going as we are,
absorbing disaster after disaster,
or do we finally confront the system that’s breaking the planet?
insideclimatenews.org/news/1211202...
November 28, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Back from COP30. The speeches on the last day made me think of how how we are living a tragedy, and so, to paraphrase the Bard ...
Do we keep going as we are,
absorbing disaster after disaster,
or do we finally confront the system that’s breaking the planet?
insideclimatenews.org/news/1211202...
Do we keep going as we are,
absorbing disaster after disaster,
or do we finally confront the system that’s breaking the planet?
insideclimatenews.org/news/1211202...
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Floods across Southeast Asia kill at least 250 as rescuers step up recovery operations
Floods across Southeast Asia kill at least 250 as rescuers step up recovery operations
The death toll from floods across large swathes of Southeast Asia rose to at least 250 on Friday.
www.sbs.com.au
November 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Floods across Southeast Asia kill at least 250 as rescuers step up recovery operations
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Getting a taste of Friday night action on the streets of the world’s largest coal port. What’s in store tomorrow for Naughty Newcastle? Tune in with us 🧶👵👵 for #RisingTide #ClimateAction #ExtremeKbitting
November 28, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Getting a taste of Friday night action on the streets of the world’s largest coal port. What’s in store tomorrow for Naughty Newcastle? Tune in with us 🧶👵👵 for #RisingTide #ClimateAction #ExtremeKbitting
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An amazing Northern Territory sky and sunrise … post Cyclone Fina
November 28, 2025 at 6:04 AM
An amazing Northern Territory sky and sunrise … post Cyclone Fina
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One more from this morning
November 28, 2025 at 10:23 AM
One more from this morning
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Australia’s letting entire Torres Strait communities drown in slow motion, then acting shocked when people say their homes are becoming unliveable. The government calls it 'adapting'. Everyone else calls it what it is: climate abandonment.
#auspol #ClimateCrisis #EndCapitalism
#auspol #ClimateCrisis #EndCapitalism
Torres Strait Islanders are facing an existential crisis as climate change threatens their island communities
For generations, Indigenous Australians have thrived in the Torres Strait, but some low-lying islands could become uninhabitable within decades if climate change is not curbed.
www.abc.net.au
November 28, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Australia’s letting entire Torres Strait communities drown in slow motion, then acting shocked when people say their homes are becoming unliveable. The government calls it 'adapting'. Everyone else calls it what it is: climate abandonment.
#auspol #ClimateCrisis #EndCapitalism
#auspol #ClimateCrisis #EndCapitalism
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