Tim Coronel
@timcoronel.bsky.social
Toiling in the word mines for decades. Publishing/comms lecturer at Unimelb. Opinions, I got plenty. Join your union/s!
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Tim Coronel
@timcoronel.bsky.social
· Oct 2
‘Everything that is wrong with the human race’: inside Hollywood’s bizarre war on the leaf blower
For 18 years, Cate Blanchett has railed against the hated garden gadget – and she’s not alone. From Hugh Grant to Danny DeVito, the backpack blower has united stars in unlikely, furious contempt
www.theguardian.com
in furious agreement www.theguardian.com/film/2025/oc...
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I have thoughts on this, as a former director and a board member for six years, and for one time anyway, a keeper of the flame of Freeplay’s history. But first up I want to say how incredibly disappointing it is that Creative Vic hasn’t funded Freeplay.
An update: Unfortunately Freeplay didn’t secure multi-year funding and is potentially looking at its last year of operation. We’re exploring what comes next & want your input.
Read our full statement here: www.freeplay.net.au/survey2026
Help us decide our next step here: forms.gle/W4ZSns1bGCX1...
Read our full statement here: www.freeplay.net.au/survey2026
Help us decide our next step here: forms.gle/W4ZSns1bGCX1...
Freeplay | 2026 Survey
An Update from Freeplay
www.freeplay.net.au
January 20, 2026 at 11:48 AM
I have thoughts on this, as a former director and a board member for six years, and for one time anyway, a keeper of the flame of Freeplay’s history. But first up I want to say how incredibly disappointing it is that Creative Vic hasn’t funded Freeplay.
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The Coalition talking up removing vilification from hate crimes bill at the same time they have made govt introduce provisions into hate org listing that cover ridicule and contempt - an org can be banned without anyone even being convicted of an offence so it’s actually worse for free speech!
January 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM
The Coalition talking up removing vilification from hate crimes bill at the same time they have made govt introduce provisions into hate org listing that cover ridicule and contempt - an org can be banned without anyone even being convicted of an offence so it’s actually worse for free speech!
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Dame Marie Bashir, former NSW governor and distinguished psychiatrist, dies age 95
Dame Marie Bashir, former NSW governor and distinguished psychiatrist, dies age 95
The first female governor of New South Wales, Dame Marie was widely respected and will be honoured with a state funeral
Dame Marie Bashir, the first female governor of New South Wales, has died. She was 95.
The NSW premier, Chris Minns, confirmed her death on Tuesday on behalf of her family, writing in a statement that he was saddened to share the news of her passing. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 20, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Dame Marie Bashir, former NSW governor and distinguished psychiatrist, dies age 95
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Just took these in my back garden (snapped with a Samsung S10 phone without a tripod.) I love Tasmania.
January 20, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Just took these in my back garden (snapped with a Samsung S10 phone without a tripod.) I love Tasmania.
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Public libraries should grow in number and size in proportion to an area's population. New housing is great but only if there's also a public lending library with a good stock of books, journals, music, and tools. And librarians. It's not a library without librarians.
January 20, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Public libraries should grow in number and size in proportion to an area's population. New housing is great but only if there's also a public lending library with a good stock of books, journals, music, and tools. And librarians. It's not a library without librarians.
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Aurora australis streaming over central Hobart/nipaluna
January 20, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Aurora australis streaming over central Hobart/nipaluna
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For the past 25 years there has never been a national security law that has done anything other than to give more power to cops and spooks and to ministers to stifle anyone who disagrees with the status quo.
January 20, 2026 at 11:52 AM
For the past 25 years there has never been a national security law that has done anything other than to give more power to cops and spooks and to ministers to stifle anyone who disagrees with the status quo.
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A greeting card for my Bluesky friends
January 17, 2026 at 10:53 PM
A greeting card for my Bluesky friends
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Gay writer rant alert ⚠️ 🤬
January 20, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Gay writer rant alert ⚠️ 🤬
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Well over 100,000 Palestinians are estimated to have been massacred and starved to death since October 2023. This is why millions have marched, not because they hate Jews, but because they are against possibly the biggest racist atrocity of the 21st century, carried out by the state of Israel"
January 20, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Well over 100,000 Palestinians are estimated to have been massacred and starved to death since October 2023. This is why millions have marched, not because they hate Jews, but because they are against possibly the biggest racist atrocity of the 21st century, carried out by the state of Israel"
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The Attorney General can’t rule out that accurately describing Israel as committing genocide could land you in jail for 15 years.
January 20, 2026 at 9:10 AM
The Attorney General can’t rule out that accurately describing Israel as committing genocide could land you in jail for 15 years.
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My barber told me on Friday that him and his friends have cancelled going to the world cup. He was saying it's not really a protest more he doesn't want to end up in prison/die.
January 19, 2026 at 4:32 PM
My barber told me on Friday that him and his friends have cancelled going to the world cup. He was saying it's not really a protest more he doesn't want to end up in prison/die.
Reggie striking a pose earlier this evening
January 20, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Reggie striking a pose earlier this evening
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This morning on ABC radio I heard Julan Leeser: falsely substitute "Zionists" with "Jewish people" in a statement made by someone else, to claim "antisemitism"; then say "more is needed to combat antisemitism in the arts", & suggest defunding organisations accordingly.
This is getting annoying.
This is getting annoying.
January 20, 2026 at 9:12 AM
This morning on ABC radio I heard Julan Leeser: falsely substitute "Zionists" with "Jewish people" in a statement made by someone else, to claim "antisemitism"; then say "more is needed to combat antisemitism in the arts", & suggest defunding organisations accordingly.
This is getting annoying.
This is getting annoying.
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Good point. There are different kinds of crimes.
First nations are not the major committers of genocide.
Or fraud.
Or tax evasion.
Or environmental destruction.
Or kidnapping presidents.
Or stealing oil.
Or cybercrime.
Or corrupting politicians.
First nations are not the major committers of genocide.
Or fraud.
Or tax evasion.
Or environmental destruction.
Or kidnapping presidents.
Or stealing oil.
Or cybercrime.
Or corrupting politicians.
January 20, 2026 at 6:11 AM
Good point. There are different kinds of crimes.
First nations are not the major committers of genocide.
Or fraud.
Or tax evasion.
Or environmental destruction.
Or kidnapping presidents.
Or stealing oil.
Or cybercrime.
Or corrupting politicians.
First nations are not the major committers of genocide.
Or fraud.
Or tax evasion.
Or environmental destruction.
Or kidnapping presidents.
Or stealing oil.
Or cybercrime.
Or corrupting politicians.
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The Home Secretary has evidently stopped her misreading with Bentham and has not progressed to Foucault
"When I was in justice, my ultimate vision for that part of the criminal justice system was to achieve, by means of AI and technology, what Jeremy Bentham tried to do with his Panopticon. That is that the eyes of the state can be on you at all times"
Shabana Mahmood here, and the vibes are not getting better.
January 20, 2026 at 8:48 AM
The Home Secretary has evidently stopped her misreading with Bentham and has not progressed to Foucault
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new year means a new tram of the year.
say hello to this year's TOTY
say hello to this year's TOTY
January 20, 2026 at 9:33 AM
new year means a new tram of the year.
say hello to this year's TOTY
say hello to this year's TOTY
my beard trimmer really is waterproof: managed to yeet it directly into the toilet. Kept on running.
January 20, 2026 at 9:36 AM
my beard trimmer really is waterproof: managed to yeet it directly into the toilet. Kept on running.
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I don’t enjoy the taste of crabs but I eat them all the time. Why? As revenge for Amelia Earhart
January 20, 2026 at 9:18 AM
I don’t enjoy the taste of crabs but I eat them all the time. Why? As revenge for Amelia Earhart
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Weber State with a "WTF did I just watch? (Complimentary)" to win the partner stunt competition at nats
www.instagram.com/reel/DTmAnJx...
www.instagram.com/reel/DTmAnJx...
January 20, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Weber State with a "WTF did I just watch? (Complimentary)" to win the partner stunt competition at nats
www.instagram.com/reel/DTmAnJx...
www.instagram.com/reel/DTmAnJx...
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Wondering if I have time to write a quickie thriller novel about the failed American invasion of Greenland before the failed American invasion of Greenland kills us all.
January 20, 2026 at 7:46 AM
Wondering if I have time to write a quickie thriller novel about the failed American invasion of Greenland before the failed American invasion of Greenland kills us all.
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Facebook memories reminded me this morning of the penguin that moulted to become French
January 20, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Facebook memories reminded me this morning of the penguin that moulted to become French
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There's a massive overlap between miserable whiny sods and lads who listen to right wing influencers and obsess about protein. Eat some chips and do something good for other people lads. It'll cheer you up.
January 20, 2026 at 8:55 AM
There's a massive overlap between miserable whiny sods and lads who listen to right wing influencers and obsess about protein. Eat some chips and do something good for other people lads. It'll cheer you up.
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