Ingrid Harrison
@ingridh.bsky.social
Former press and TV journalist, comms strategist, author, island dweller (Tasmania, Australia), coffee lover.
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Ingrid Harrison
@ingridh.bsky.social
· Nov 10
I've always loved the sage advice and story telling of unapologetic liberal Anthony Bourdain. Miss him. Good to revisit this after the week that was.
Read it and breathe.
Read it and breathe.
Refreshing to see media releases in past days from the govt and opposition without the childish 'attack dog' tone ie Ellis. My inbox is breathing a sigh of relief. If this is the future of the new-look collaborative parliament then bring it on! #politas
August 21, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Refreshing to see media releases in past days from the govt and opposition without the childish 'attack dog' tone ie Ellis. My inbox is breathing a sigh of relief. If this is the future of the new-look collaborative parliament then bring it on! #politas
Find it incredible the TCCI is now pouring scorn on Tasinsure. (Michael Bailey ABC Radio this morning). Where was the business group during the election when this nonsense and unworkable pledge was made by the current government during the campaign? #politas
August 20, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Find it incredible the TCCI is now pouring scorn on Tasinsure. (Michael Bailey ABC Radio this morning). Where was the business group during the election when this nonsense and unworkable pledge was made by the current government during the campaign? #politas
Now let's hope they read their framework for collaboration and actually collaborate. A good start would be to go back to the drawing board with the Greens and the Independents. #politas
Josh Willie is the new leader of Tasmanian Labor with Janie Finlay deputy. #politas
August 20, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Now let's hope they read their framework for collaboration and actually collaborate. A good start would be to go back to the drawing board with the Greens and the Independents. #politas
Waiting on the #AFL to admit its double standards and denounce #homophobia by reversing its decision on the #SnoopDogg grand final performance.
August 20, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Waiting on the #AFL to admit its double standards and denounce #homophobia by reversing its decision on the #SnoopDogg grand final performance.
Perhaps Sydney could do with a roofed football stadium? #politas
The fact that Sydney just had its wettest August in 27 years, and we are barely halfway through the month (which is supposed to be dry) should deeply unsettle you:
Sydney records most rain since weather station opened in 1858
Sydney's wettest August in nearly 30 years has tipped the city's recent climate into uncharted territory.
www.abc.net.au
August 19, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Perhaps Sydney could do with a roofed football stadium? #politas
Why Winter is even bothering is beyond me. He's been out manoeuvred by the Government at every turn. He should stop wasting everyone's time and hand in his resignation. #politas
No-confidence motion is on but this is a T20 version with 15-minute speeches, 3 ALP 3 Lib 2 Green (and not sure if it's 1 crossbencher or each crossbencher). #politas
August 19, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Why Winter is even bothering is beyond me. He's been out manoeuvred by the Government at every turn. He should stop wasting everyone's time and hand in his resignation. #politas
So if I cook some potatoes, add broth and call it risotto then I can get equal marks with somebody who uses amazing creativity and technique to make ‘oysters’ filled with flavour in one bite. Righto #masterchefau
August 12, 2025 at 10:36 AM
So if I cook some potatoes, add broth and call it risotto then I can get equal marks with somebody who uses amazing creativity and technique to make ‘oysters’ filled with flavour in one bite. Righto #masterchefau
This says it all.
August 7, 2025 at 3:03 AM
This says it all.
You can listen to my interview with ABC Drive about the next budget & related matters on Monday 4 August 2025 here: #budget #transparencymatters #economy ##politas #election2025 ruthforrest.com.au/media/audio/...
ABC DRIVE – State of the Budget – Ruth Forrest
ruthforrest.com.au
August 5, 2025 at 9:49 AM
It’s a Scotch egg, Andy. Not a ‘Scotched’ egg. #masterchefau.
August 4, 2025 at 10:15 AM
It’s a Scotch egg, Andy. Not a ‘Scotched’ egg. #masterchefau.
Out of frustration of how the conversation is so single focused in Tasmania I wrote this piece published in today’s media.
The stadium has dominated the past two elections don’t let it dominate the next four years. #politas
The stadium has dominated the past two elections don’t let it dominate the next four years. #politas
July 24, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Out of frustration of how the conversation is so single focused in Tasmania I wrote this piece published in today’s media.
The stadium has dominated the past two elections don’t let it dominate the next four years. #politas
The stadium has dominated the past two elections don’t let it dominate the next four years. #politas
Saul Eslake says the State’s budget crisis will worsen with no major party given a mandate to fix it. “Neither side sought, nor has, a mandate to do what needs to be done to fix the budget so it will just get worse."
So why do they all continue to ignore to this voice of reason? #politas
So why do they all continue to ignore to this voice of reason? #politas
July 21, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Saul Eslake says the State’s budget crisis will worsen with no major party given a mandate to fix it. “Neither side sought, nor has, a mandate to do what needs to be done to fix the budget so it will just get worse."
So why do they all continue to ignore to this voice of reason? #politas
So why do they all continue to ignore to this voice of reason? #politas
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Excellent OpEd by @ingridh.bsky.social, President of COTA Tasmania. Not only does Tasmania need a Minister for Ageing, but it needs a dedicated body (advisory council) to conduct/commission research and provide policy advice to the Minister in relation to a rapidly changing demographic 1/3 #politas
July 10, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Excellent OpEd by @ingridh.bsky.social, President of COTA Tasmania. Not only does Tasmania need a Minister for Ageing, but it needs a dedicated body (advisory council) to conduct/commission research and provide policy advice to the Minister in relation to a rapidly changing demographic 1/3 #politas
This analysis of minority governments 'No Harm in a Minority Retort for Major Parties' Merc July 8. Don't listen to the horror stories some are trying to suggest about what is a truly democratic system. Wayne Crawford's experience is a breath of fresh air in political reporting. #politas
July 8, 2025 at 12:07 AM
This analysis of minority governments 'No Harm in a Minority Retort for Major Parties' Merc July 8. Don't listen to the horror stories some are trying to suggest about what is a truly democratic system. Wayne Crawford's experience is a breath of fresh air in political reporting. #politas
July 2, 2025 at 10:30 AM
And most importantly, it's ruining my Peace prize!
I told the war to stop and it didn’t stop?!
WATCH THE VIDEO:
June 24, 2025 at 11:56 PM
And most importantly, it's ruining my Peace prize!
Polled by EMRS tonight about the State election - what is the main issue (my choice) and how do two party leaders rate between 0-10? All of six or so questions. #politas
June 18, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Polled by EMRS tonight about the State election - what is the main issue (my choice) and how do two party leaders rate between 0-10? All of six or so questions. #politas
It's quite special to see your part of the world through the lens of a visitor to our beautiful island. What a stunning photograph of the Tamar Valley in Tasmania by @rogueytwinkles.bsky.social Hope you continue to enjoy your Tasmanian travels.
June 18, 2025 at 6:35 AM
It's quite special to see your part of the world through the lens of a visitor to our beautiful island. What a stunning photograph of the Tamar Valley in Tasmania by @rogueytwinkles.bsky.social Hope you continue to enjoy your Tasmanian travels.
Beau is an example of the program continually focusing on the ‘popular’ cooks and ignoring the talented ones! He’s a fantastic quiet achiever. So disappointing we only see a favoured selection of contestants and not all of them. Frustrating too! #masterchefau
June 15, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Beau is an example of the program continually focusing on the ‘popular’ cooks and ignoring the talented ones! He’s a fantastic quiet achiever. So disappointing we only see a favoured selection of contestants and not all of them. Frustrating too! #masterchefau
Reposted by Ingrid Harrison
Just wandered around DTLA between Broadway - 7th Metro and down to 11th. It's not a war zone. Broadway's already cleaned up and people are going about their business. Got an excellent coffee from a new Yemeni coffee shop. Picked up some fruit. This town deals with a lot of shit but it's resilient.
June 10, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Just wandered around DTLA between Broadway - 7th Metro and down to 11th. It's not a war zone. Broadway's already cleaned up and people are going about their business. Got an excellent coffee from a new Yemeni coffee shop. Picked up some fruit. This town deals with a lot of shit but it's resilient.
