Donna Weeks
@psephy.bsky.social
Academic-ish, Aust-Japan: politics, society, community; music, books, many books, photography, sports-ish; {Suomi} 政治学、政治思想、日豪関係、9条の会、音楽、写真、波乗り、より良い社会を目指す。#tokyolyf and random commentary. Either in Brisbane/Meanjin or Tokyo 東京&茅ヶ崎
Psephy—a psephologist. 😊
Psephy—a psephologist. 😊
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Donna Weeks
@psephy.bsky.social
· Dec 3
a dog sitting on a beach looking out over the ocean
Alt: a dog sitting on a beach looking out over the ocean, which is also my favourite place to be.
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I appreciate the insignificance of my online existence.
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Demolishing the East Wing of the White House before finalizing plans for what will be built above its ruins is a near-perfect metaphor for Trump's approach to economic policy. The only difference is the wrecking crew doesn’t claim the rubble is evidence of unprecedented growth.
November 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Demolishing the East Wing of the White House before finalizing plans for what will be built above its ruins is a near-perfect metaphor for Trump's approach to economic policy. The only difference is the wrecking crew doesn’t claim the rubble is evidence of unprecedented growth.
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'Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good’ has become the catch-cry of proud 'centrists' in Australia.
But it’s time we admitted that the good has become the enemy of better…my piece in the weekend edition of @thepointau.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
But it’s time we admitted that the good has become the enemy of better…my piece in the weekend edition of @thepointau.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
'The good has become the enemy of better’: why the Senate refused to accept Labor’s first EPBC draft
'Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good’ has become the catch-cry of proud 'centrists' in Australia. But it’s time we admitted that the good has become the enemy of better.
thepoint.com.au
November 29, 2025 at 4:11 AM
'Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good’ has become the catch-cry of proud 'centrists' in Australia.
But it’s time we admitted that the good has become the enemy of better…my piece in the weekend edition of @thepointau.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
But it’s time we admitted that the good has become the enemy of better…my piece in the weekend edition of @thepointau.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
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Honestly, when will unis and other research orgs collectively say enough is enough, and invoice them for all our unpaid labour that drives publishers MASSIVE profits?
The Money in Scientific Publishing danielroelfs.com/posts/the-mo... @danielroelfs.com
#KnowledgeSlavery
The Money in Scientific Publishing danielroelfs.com/posts/the-mo... @danielroelfs.com
#KnowledgeSlavery
November 29, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Honestly, when will unis and other research orgs collectively say enough is enough, and invoice them for all our unpaid labour that drives publishers MASSIVE profits?
The Money in Scientific Publishing danielroelfs.com/posts/the-mo... @danielroelfs.com
#KnowledgeSlavery
The Money in Scientific Publishing danielroelfs.com/posts/the-mo... @danielroelfs.com
#KnowledgeSlavery
And that’s it for concerts this year. A few weeks off and back to rehearsal in January. Of course, I will continue with practising my scales, every day. Of course. 🤭🎶
November 29, 2025 at 8:34 AM
And that’s it for concerts this year. A few weeks off and back to rehearsal in January. Of course, I will continue with practising my scales, every day. Of course. 🤭🎶
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【🎅】フィンランドからサンタクロースが来日！成田空港で「メリークリスマス」
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手を振りながら「日本の子どもたちに会えるのが楽しみ。メリークリスマス」とメッセージを送った。サンタは12月4日まで日本に滞在し、東京都や名古屋市でイベントに参加する。
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手を振りながら「日本の子どもたちに会えるのが楽しみ。メリークリスマス」とメッセージを送った。サンタは12月4日まで日本に滞在し、東京都や名古屋市でイベントに参加する。
November 29, 2025 at 5:37 AM
【🎅】フィンランドからサンタクロースが来日！成田空港で「メリークリスマス」
news.livedoor.com/article/deta...
手を振りながら「日本の子どもたちに会えるのが楽しみ。メリークリスマス」とメッセージを送った。サンタは12月4日まで日本に滞在し、東京都や名古屋市でイベントに参加する。
news.livedoor.com/article/deta...
手を振りながら「日本の子どもたちに会えるのが楽しみ。メリークリスマス」とメッセージを送った。サンタは12月4日まで日本に滞在し、東京都や名古屋市でイベントに参加する。
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No one will stop me from defending our freedoms.
November 29, 2025 at 1:02 AM
No one will stop me from defending our freedoms.
No reading group at 4:00am, I bet I wake up anyway;
Last concert of the year tomorrow, I bet I won’t sleep much.
…which will it be?
Last concert of the year tomorrow, I bet I won’t sleep much.
…which will it be?
November 28, 2025 at 12:57 PM
No reading group at 4:00am, I bet I wake up anyway;
Last concert of the year tomorrow, I bet I won’t sleep much.
…which will it be?
Last concert of the year tomorrow, I bet I won’t sleep much.
…which will it be?
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This man’s values are based in power, greed and division. They are so far removed from the values of the Australian people.
We need a government that has the courage to stand up to him, reject his racism, reject US bases and forge an independent peaceful path for Australia.
We need a government that has the courage to stand up to him, reject his racism, reject US bases and forge an independent peaceful path for Australia.
November 28, 2025 at 6:32 AM
This man’s values are based in power, greed and division. They are so far removed from the values of the Australian people.
We need a government that has the courage to stand up to him, reject his racism, reject US bases and forge an independent peaceful path for Australia.
We need a government that has the courage to stand up to him, reject his racism, reject US bases and forge an independent peaceful path for Australia.
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“The former ANU vice-chancellor’s golden handshake means that her new annual salary will be more than the total annualised savings ANU sought from the proposal to disestablish the ANU School of Music.”
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/911946...
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/911946...
More details about ANU former vice-chancellor payments released
'In accordance with her entitlements under her contract.'
www.canberratimes.com.au
November 25, 2025 at 11:20 AM
“The former ANU vice-chancellor’s golden handshake means that her new annual salary will be more than the total annualised savings ANU sought from the proposal to disestablish the ANU School of Music.”
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/911946...
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/911946...
There is a certain buoyancy to be enjoyed when the draft plans for two research articles are completed by lunchtime. In a library. Out of the heat of the day.
November 27, 2025 at 3:58 AM
There is a certain buoyancy to be enjoyed when the draft plans for two research articles are completed by lunchtime. In a library. Out of the heat of the day.
Unusually long thunder rumbling; really long. ⛈️
November 26, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Unusually long thunder rumbling; really long. ⛈️
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imagine if Labor cabinet ministers & MPs had an ounce of the character & courage of Senator Fatima Payman—they could prevent harms, achieve positive changes or at the least represent their constituents instead of Big Business, miners, weapons corps, financiers, property developers, landlords etc
Senator Payman: "The more I’ve lived and worked in public life, the more I’ve come to realise that bravery isn’t about never feeling afraid. It’s about recognising fear for what it is and choosing to act anyway. It’s a choice open to us all, not just those whose names end up in the history books."
The Floor I Crossed Was Between Fear and Freedom
The point.com.au
thepoint.com.au
November 25, 2025 at 10:23 AM
imagine if Labor cabinet ministers & MPs had an ounce of the character & courage of Senator Fatima Payman—they could prevent harms, achieve positive changes or at the least represent their constituents instead of Big Business, miners, weapons corps, financiers, property developers, landlords etc
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Name the translator!!!
I mean, they could have at least *mentioned* my name...
Uketsu’s ‘Strange Pictures’ Shortlisted for Waterstones’ 2025 Book of the Year
Uketsu’s horror-mystery novel Strange Pictures has been shortlisted for Waterstones’ 2025 Book of the Year.
www.billboard.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Name the translator!!!
Hanson’s proximity to Trumpian politics is emboldening her to up her game here, to the ongoing detriment to the Australian body politic. Democracy does need boundaries, we can’t pretend we all implicitly understand democratic principles. Discuss.
November 25, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Hanson’s proximity to Trumpian politics is emboldening her to up her game here, to the ongoing detriment to the Australian body politic. Democracy does need boundaries, we can’t pretend we all implicitly understand democratic principles. Discuss.
Just a momentary pause on the back deck.
バルコニーに蛾がいる。
バルコニーに蛾がいる。
November 25, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Just a momentary pause on the back deck.
バルコニーに蛾がいる。
バルコニーに蛾がいる。
Today:
25-11-25
It’s just one month until Christmas…
There is still so much to do.
25-11-25
It’s just one month until Christmas…
There is still so much to do.
November 25, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Today:
25-11-25
It’s just one month until Christmas…
There is still so much to do.
25-11-25
It’s just one month until Christmas…
There is still so much to do.
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"progressive politics is not just about climate targets and tax reform. It must also be about moral courage: the ability to say, “Not in our name,” when innocent lives are being destroyed and our government looks away."
An excerpt from Senator Fatima Payman's brilliant essay from @australiainstitute.org.au latest book, "A Time For Bravery".
Rather topical given Hanson's bullshit yesterday
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Rather topical given Hanson's bullshit yesterday
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
The Floor I Crossed Was Between Fear and Freedom
The point.com.au
thepoint.com.au
November 24, 2025 at 11:38 PM
"progressive politics is not just about climate targets and tax reform. It must also be about moral courage: the ability to say, “Not in our name,” when innocent lives are being destroyed and our government looks away."
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“Norway taxes its fossil fuel industry heavily and gives their kids free higher education ... we subsidise our fossil fuel industry and charge a fortune to go to uni.”
Hear more from Richard Denniss - pre-order 'A Time for Bravery' (code SAVE5 for $5 off) australiainstitute.org.au/store/a-time...
Hear more from Richard Denniss - pre-order 'A Time for Bravery' (code SAVE5 for $5 off) australiainstitute.org.au/store/a-time...
November 24, 2025 at 5:25 AM
“Norway taxes its fossil fuel industry heavily and gives their kids free higher education ... we subsidise our fossil fuel industry and charge a fortune to go to uni.”
Hear more from Richard Denniss - pre-order 'A Time for Bravery' (code SAVE5 for $5 off) australiainstitute.org.au/store/a-time...
Hear more from Richard Denniss - pre-order 'A Time for Bravery' (code SAVE5 for $5 off) australiainstitute.org.au/store/a-time...
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Poetrye, theatre, storyes, daunse, art, scholarlye researche about literature, historye, and language -- all of these thinges mattir more now, not less.
November 23, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Poetrye, theatre, storyes, daunse, art, scholarlye researche about literature, historye, and language -- all of these thinges mattir more now, not less.
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Hanson proving, yet again, that despite a quarter of a century in public office she remains bereft of ideas, originality, or even common sense.
PS: Of course she has a portrait of herself in her office!
PS: Of course she has a portrait of herself in her office!
#BREAKING 🚨 The Senate has been suspended after One Nation leader Pauline Hanson wore a burka on the floor, repeating her 2017 stunt
It happened shortly after Hanson tried introduce a bill which would ban burkas in Australia
It happened shortly after Hanson tried introduce a bill which would ban burkas in Australia
November 24, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Hanson proving, yet again, that despite a quarter of a century in public office she remains bereft of ideas, originality, or even common sense.
PS: Of course she has a portrait of herself in her office!
PS: Of course she has a portrait of herself in her office!
Seems to be almost over; little hailstones here, which is unusual.☔️
Herewith the afternoon storm, as scheduled.
November 24, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Seems to be almost over; little hailstones here, which is unusual.☔️
Herewith the afternoon storm, as scheduled.
November 24, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Herewith the afternoon storm, as scheduled.
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Wind so strong it blew Darwin into Sydney.
November 23, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Wind so strong it blew Darwin into Sydney.
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大相撲九州場所 安青錦が初優勝 ウクライナ出身力士で初
https://news.web.nhk/newsweb/na/na-k10014984471000
https://news.web.nhk/newsweb/na/na-k10014984471000
大相撲九州場所 新関脇 安青錦が初優勝 ウクライナ出身力士で初めて | NHKニュース
【NHK】大相撲九州場所で千秋楽の23日、新関脇・安青錦が12勝3敗で並んだ横綱・豊昇龍との優勝決定戦を制し、初優勝を果たしました。ウクライナ出身力士の優勝は初めてです。
九州場所は14日目を終えて、大の里
news.web.nhk
November 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
大相撲九州場所 安青錦が初優勝 ウクライナ出身力士で初
https://news.web.nhk/newsweb/na/na-k10014984471000
https://news.web.nhk/newsweb/na/na-k10014984471000
No cricket on the radio…guess I’ll just have to go and play croquet in the afternoon.
a person is playing a game of croquet on a grass field
Alt: a person is playing a game of croquet on a grass field
media.tenor.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:22 AM
No cricket on the radio…guess I’ll just have to go and play croquet in the afternoon.