Trixie Wilkes
@trickytee.bsky.social
Ngunnawal country. Feminist, enthusiastic G’ma, music junkie, occasional creative & devourer of current affairs. Navigating grief. Opinions are my own.
Healing gift from a dear friend 2 weeks ago after my dear Dad died #SundayYellow
February 14, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Healing gift from a dear friend 2 weeks ago after my dear Dad died #SundayYellow
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It was disturbing to listen to Tony Abbott reminiscing about the good old days. In the 50's we had the White Australia Policy, Aboriginal people weren't counted in the census, voting was for whites only, Polio was rife and women's rights were dictated by men. So, no thanks bigot.
February 13, 2026 at 9:02 PM
It was disturbing to listen to Tony Abbott reminiscing about the good old days. In the 50's we had the White Australia Policy, Aboriginal people weren't counted in the census, voting was for whites only, Polio was rife and women's rights were dictated by men. So, no thanks bigot.
What a tender note about friendship 💔
My friend Jon has died | First Dog on the Moon www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My friend Jon has died | First Dog on the Moon www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My friend Jon has died | First Dog on the Moon
Jon Kudelka loved his beautiful family and was fiercely intolerant of greed and hypocrisy
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:32 AM
What a tender note about friendship 💔
My friend Jon has died | First Dog on the Moon www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My friend Jon has died | First Dog on the Moon www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The coalition/throupolition would need to win 20 seats at the next election to be competitive, 28 to take government.
Why is anyone pretending this leadership change will change anything?
Why is anyone pretending this leadership change will change anything?
February 12, 2026 at 10:46 PM
The coalition/throupolition would need to win 20 seats at the next election to be competitive, 28 to take government.
Why is anyone pretending this leadership change will change anything?
Why is anyone pretending this leadership change will change anything?
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Happy 82nd birthday to Stockard Channing, who has always understood the assignment.
February 12, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Happy 82nd birthday to Stockard Channing, who has always understood the assignment.
My dear Daddio died unexpectedly 2 weeks ago. Trying to step back on the planet - it's kinda like one foot on the jetty and one on the bobbing boat - will I make it or fall? I rtnd to work today, managed to lock myself out of house after visiting Mum at lunchtime 😔 #grief #discombobulated
February 12, 2026 at 6:46 AM
My dear Daddio died unexpectedly 2 weeks ago. Trying to step back on the planet - it's kinda like one foot on the jetty and one on the bobbing boat - will I make it or fall? I rtnd to work today, managed to lock myself out of house after visiting Mum at lunchtime 😔 #grief #discombobulated
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Another painting by Epstein network survivor Maria Farmer. Why are they redacting her paintings?
She sent these to the FBI, pleading for help to stay safe.
She sent these to the FBI, pleading for help to stay safe.
February 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Another painting by Epstein network survivor Maria Farmer. Why are they redacting her paintings?
She sent these to the FBI, pleading for help to stay safe.
She sent these to the FBI, pleading for help to stay safe.
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Another painting by Epstein Network survivor Maria Farmer from the recently released files.
Maria was screaming to the FBI to be heard for years, and sent them paintings.
Maria was screaming to the FBI to be heard for years, and sent them paintings.
February 11, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Another painting by Epstein Network survivor Maria Farmer from the recently released files.
Maria was screaming to the FBI to be heard for years, and sent them paintings.
Maria was screaming to the FBI to be heard for years, and sent them paintings.
I know it’s petty, but I'm becoming irritated by the ‘look at me trying to be relevant posts’ from a certain person. My feed pokes me with her posts seeking validation – multiple times a day. I want more of others and less of her. Yes, I am petty. #guesswho 🙃🦋
February 11, 2026 at 6:21 AM
I know it’s petty, but I'm becoming irritated by the ‘look at me trying to be relevant posts’ from a certain person. My feed pokes me with her posts seeking validation – multiple times a day. I want more of others and less of her. Yes, I am petty. #guesswho 🙃🦋
Great job for the advocacy to maintain this grassroots literary tome 👏
Very unexpected and welcome news!
QUT will become the new custodian of Meanjin, Australia's most eminent literary journal, bringing the publication back to Brisbane.
www.qut.edu.au/about/meanjin
QUT will become the new custodian of Meanjin, Australia's most eminent literary journal, bringing the publication back to Brisbane.
www.qut.edu.au/about/meanjin
February 11, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Great job for the advocacy to maintain this grassroots literary tome 👏
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It's telling, isn't it, how our utmost respect these days goes to the cartoonists.
A stark contrast to how we feel about politicians, media magnates, billionaires and tech bros.
A stark contrast to how we feel about politicians, media magnates, billionaires and tech bros.
February 9, 2026 at 7:26 AM
It's telling, isn't it, how our utmost respect these days goes to the cartoonists.
A stark contrast to how we feel about politicians, media magnates, billionaires and tech bros.
A stark contrast to how we feel about politicians, media magnates, billionaires and tech bros.
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There’s some cosmic bingo tea towel out there that has a square for ‘too young, too funny, too decent’.
February 9, 2026 at 4:19 AM
There’s some cosmic bingo tea towel out there that has a square for ‘too young, too funny, too decent’.
Why is no one talking about Trump suing the IRS? #tax puzzles #returnserve
February 9, 2026 at 5:52 AM
Why is no one talking about Trump suing the IRS? #tax puzzles #returnserve
What a loss to political satire and discourse #fuckcancer #auspol
Vale Jon Kudelka (1972-2026). He was one of the sharpest political cartoonists this country has ever produced. He saw through the folly and cant but never let it dim his own warmth or decency. Thoughts are with his family. You can read his essay on cartooning here:
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Lessons from political cartooning
After being diagnosed with an inoperable glioblastoma, The Saturday Paper’s editorial cartoonist took time to consider what really matters – and it is not politics.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:46 AM
What a loss to political satire and discourse #fuckcancer #auspol
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Frida Kahlo (1907-1954), “Untitled (Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird)” (1940), oil on canvas mounted to board
February 8, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Frida Kahlo (1907-1954), “Untitled (Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird)” (1940), oil on canvas mounted to board
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Literary podcasts are like year-round writers festivals – and there’s an Australian one out there for every taste, from occasional readers to bonafide bookworms.
Publishing tips, poetry and witty takes on classics: 6 of the best Australian literary podcasts
theconversation.com
February 7, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Literary podcasts are like year-round writers festivals – and there’s an Australian one out there for every taste, from occasional readers to bonafide bookworms.
I've never visited Meg's Bookshop but what a wonderful contributor to their community 📚 Go well Margie & Mark 💜https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-08/meg-s-bookshop-port-pirie-closes-after-35-years-south-australia/106277430 #books #portpirie #literacy
They were told kids 'didn't read' in this town, they opened a bookshop anyway
In one of Australia's most disadvantaged regions, more known for its lead than its literature, a couple wanted to open a book store but were told children didn't read books there. They did it anyway, ...
www.abc.net.au
February 8, 2026 at 2:55 AM
I've never visited Meg's Bookshop but what a wonderful contributor to their community 📚 Go well Margie & Mark 💜https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-08/meg-s-bookshop-port-pirie-closes-after-35-years-south-australia/106277430 #books #portpirie #literacy
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Protesting Israel’s genocide on Oct 7 was called “disrespectful”.
Celebrating First Nations genocide on Jan 26 is called “patriotic”.
The double standard tells you everything.
#auspol #InvasionDay
Celebrating First Nations genocide on Jan 26 is called “patriotic”.
The double standard tells you everything.
#auspol #InvasionDay
January 26, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Protesting Israel’s genocide on Oct 7 was called “disrespectful”.
Celebrating First Nations genocide on Jan 26 is called “patriotic”.
The double standard tells you everything.
#auspol #InvasionDay
Celebrating First Nations genocide on Jan 26 is called “patriotic”.
The double standard tells you everything.
#auspol #InvasionDay
This could apply to so many situations worldwide right now, powerful brave words #worldgonemad #auspol
January 26, 2026 at 1:37 AM
This could apply to so many situations worldwide right now, powerful brave words #worldgonemad #auspol
Stumbled across this and thought of @oneangryeyebrow.bsky.social being a writer and bossed by cat 💜 www.library.gov.au/whats-on/eve...
Author talk: Great Writers & the Cats Who Owned Them | National Library of Australia (NLA)
Susannah Fullerton discusses her newest book Great Writers & the Cats Who Owned Them.
www.library.gov.au
January 23, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Stumbled across this and thought of @oneangryeyebrow.bsky.social being a writer and bossed by cat 💜 www.library.gov.au/whats-on/eve...
Aspirations
My very favourite substack from Hanna. This 'small life' woman thinks, sees, feels, makes, and writes with big love. Put the kettle on and read her, for your soul. And I'd have a biscuit, if I were you. open.substack.com/pub/lagrosse...
A small life
I started back at work last week.
open.substack.com
January 20, 2026 at 8:52 AM
Aspirations
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More than 200,000 Danish citizens have signed a petition to buy California as a response to Trump’s attempt to take Greenland.
They say they will provide Californians with “rule of law, universal health care, fact-based politics, and a lifetime supply of Danish pastries.”
They say they will provide Californians with “rule of law, universal health care, fact-based politics, and a lifetime supply of Danish pastries.”
January 17, 2026 at 5:36 PM
More than 200,000 Danish citizens have signed a petition to buy California as a response to Trump’s attempt to take Greenland.
They say they will provide Californians with “rule of law, universal health care, fact-based politics, and a lifetime supply of Danish pastries.”
They say they will provide Californians with “rule of law, universal health care, fact-based politics, and a lifetime supply of Danish pastries.”
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Friends, Claudette Colvin—the 15-year-old who refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus in March 1955 & joined the federal case against bus segregation that went to the Supreme Court — died today at age 86. But there are lots of myths and mis-impressions about her. A short corrective thread:
January 14, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Friends, Claudette Colvin—the 15-year-old who refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus in March 1955 & joined the federal case against bus segregation that went to the Supreme Court — died today at age 86. But there are lots of myths and mis-impressions about her. A short corrective thread:
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Me: Come on now give me some of that sweet sweet optimism
Third coffee: Best I can do is detachment
Third coffee: Best I can do is detachment
January 13, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Me: Come on now give me some of that sweet sweet optimism
Third coffee: Best I can do is detachment
Third coffee: Best I can do is detachment