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Andrew Orton @andreworton.bsky.social · 14h

The death of multi-camera TV: a thread. I know most of you will know the technical parts of this (and may have read it in the other place) but bear with me. 1/ 🧵

A shot from the studio rehearsal of Doctor Who: The Daleks' Master Plan episode 'Volcano', showing several actors ont he TARDIS set, with various video cameras around the scene.

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Anas Basil🍉 @anasbasil211.bsky.social · 1d

@nenieb.bsky.social
After years of fear and loss, I just want my family to feel safe again. To study, to laugh, to sleep without worry.
Please help me rebuild hope for my little brothers every bit counts.
Donate to help my family start over.🙏🏻💔

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Jeannine Baker @nenieb.bsky.social · 1d

Fantastic piece by Kate Murphy responding to the devastating change of policy at the @BBC Written Archives Centre, which will make it impossible to undertake new independent research using the collection. cstonline.net/defending-th... #mediahistory

DEFENDING THE WAC: RECOVERING THE INVISIBLE WOMEN OF THE BBC by Kate Murphy

My first visit to the BBC’s Written Archives Centre was in 2002. I was working as a producer on Woman’s Hourand had applied for a three-month attachment to what was then the Diversity Centre…

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Mike W @gekido.bsky.social · 2d

so Google just added a bunch (more) AI bullshit to Chrome

Go through these steps to disable it:

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#chrome #aibullshit

How to Remove AI From Your Google Chrome Experience - Opus

Follow these steps to resist the AI-pocalypse in your everyday web browsing.

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Jeannine Baker @nenieb.bsky.social · 1d

Terrific story - 17,000 photographs taken by tailor & amateur photographer Allan Doney have been returned to Bendigo.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Trove of historical photos taken by a tailor a 'brilliant time capsule'

A collection of photographs taken by an amateur photographer in a regional Victorian city in the 1950s, 60s and 70s has been returned.

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Jeannine Baker @nenieb.bsky.social · 2d

Yep. My grandmother always used one.

Jeannine Baker @nenieb.bsky.social · 2d

I signed this petition to demand @albomp.bsky.social @tonyburkemp.bsky.social deliver on their promise for streaming regulation & local content requirements. International streaming platforms must invest in Australian storytelling & creators. #auspol #AusFilm c.org/TwF6yZZS46Sign

Sign the Petition

Save Australian Stories

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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 6d

COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care facilities: 2 October 2025

🔹Active cases: 290 (+53.4%)
🔹Active outbreaks: 54 (+14.8%)
🔹Resident cases: 230 (+54.3%)
🔹Staff cases: 60 (+50.0%)
🔹Reported deaths in 2025: 390 (+3)

@SamRaeMP

Source: www.health.gov.au/resources/pu...

COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes

National snapshot

As at 8:00 am 2 October2025, there are 290 active COVID-19 cases reported in 54 active outbreaks in residential aged care homes (RACHs) across Australia. There have been 26 new outbreaks, 3 new resident death

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Jeannine Baker @nenieb.bsky.social · 11d

The Dixson family were great Australian philanthropists, but their wealth was built on slave labour
theconversation.com/the-dixson-f...

The Dixson family were great Australian philanthropists, but their wealth was built on slave labour

The legacy of the Dixson family reveals a complicated history of interconnected global capital and racialised exploitation.

theconversation.com

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Jeannine Baker @nenieb.bsky.social · 17d

I found this fascinating David! And I was utterly mesmerised by his eyebrows in the Muggeridge interview.

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Jeannine Baker @nenieb.bsky.social · 19d

I've been thinking how incredibly tough it must be there. Every day a new horror. Have you got a job to go to?

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Jeannine Baker @nenieb.bsky.social · 19d

Are you coming back to Oz Kylie?

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David Hendy @davidhendy.bsky.social · Aug 24

‘… social historian David Kynaston, told The Observer he suspects “a serious scandal is unfolding”

John Wyver, Ian Greaves, Erica Wagner and others on the growing battle to prevent damaging changes to the BBC’s priceless behind-the-scenes archives:

Historians dismayed by ‘scandal’ of BBC cutting access to...

Critics say new limit to trove of information sounds knell for independent research

observer.co.uk

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Gillian Murphy @gillianmurphy.bsky.social · 25d

We're planning an exhibition to mark the centenary of The Women's Library next year. We'd like to feature collections and research that people are working on currently. Please get in touch and let us know.

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stranger @strangerous.bsky.social · 26d

This is the Ad that #Newscorpse initially pulled despite that it was already paid for by the Jewish Council of Australia. #Newscorpse deny they pulled it, saying it was delayed due to internal processes. Sounds like BS, I’m pretty sure they don’t want ppl to see it. Plz share.

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Institute of Historical Research @ihr.bsky.social · Sep 3

🎉📣 Announcing the IHR Research Training Courses for October - December 2025.

Visit the IHR website to register and find detailed information on each course: www.history.ac.uk/study-traini...

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Ian Greaves @greavesian.bsky.social · Aug 24

Thank you to @theobserveruk.bsky.social for giving attention today to the campaign for independent access to the BBC Written Archives. The Corporation is still yet to engage with our argument and properly defend the policy shift. That is because it is indefensible. observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

Historians dismayed by ‘scandal’ of BBC cutting access to...

Critics say new limit to trove of information sounds knell for independent research

observer.co.uk

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Illuminations @illuminations.bsky.social · Aug 24

Our campaign for the continuation of independent access to the BBC Written Archive Centre is highlighted this morning by Vanessa Thorpe in The Observer. Her article, with excellent contributions from David Kynaston and Ian Greaves, outlines the issue with clarity.

observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

Historians dismayed by ‘scandal’ of BBC cutting access to...

Critics say new limit to trove of information sounds knell for independent research

observer.co.uk

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Dr Liz Allen @drdemography.com · Aug 18

Education Minister Jason Clare tells university heads to ‘lean into’ their $1M+ salaries being cut www.afr.com/politics/fed...

Jason Clare puts unis on notice over governance and VC pay

The education minister says the public is losing confidence in the sector as separate analysis shows vice chancellor salaries averaged more than $1 million.

www.afr.com

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Damien Cahill @damiencahill.bsky.social · Aug 12

Sometimes it takes an act of extraordinary courage to expose and bring down those who rule through fear and intimidation. I hope @nteunion.bsky.social member Liz Allen's brave and harrowing testimony today is the start of such a process - at ANU and other universities.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...

Julie Bishop accused of bullying by ANU staff member, senate inquiry hears

Former member of the Australian National University council Liz Allen has used a Senate inquiry investigating university governance to allege Chancellor Julie Bishop harassed, bullied, and threatened ...

www.abc.net.au

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Jeannine Baker @nenieb.bsky.social · Aug 12

A difficult but necessary watch. I'm in awe of your courage & integrity @drdemography.com. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...

ANU academic Liz Allen tells the Senate Education and Employment Education Committee that she's been "bullied into near suicide"

Follow the latest news headlines from Australia's most trusted source. Read in-depth expert analysis and watch live coverage on ABC News.

www.abc.net.au

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Jeannine Baker @nenieb.bsky.social · Aug 11

Maisa I'm so sorry that you and your daughter are experiencing such suffering.

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Jeannine Baker @nenieb.bsky.social · Aug 11

Please help Maisa if you can.

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