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The back of an Antonine marble inscription reused as a threshold connecting the western parodos with the orchestra.

Excavation around the marble block

Examining the inscription before lifting the marble block

In November 2002 the Paphos theatre team revealed the reused fragment of the Antonine dedicatory inscription of the theatre. It had been placed facedown as a threshold onto the orchestra during a later phases of use.
It is the largest marble inscription ever found in Cyprus.

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Tonight was a very bad night.

What is the purpose of Barnaby Joyce? Barnaby Joyce has always talked a story about himself bigger than the brim on his Hopalong Cassidy hat. He is a one-man plot line, but his achievements for the people he professes to represent are sli...

Brilliant by Tony Windsor @thesaturdaypaper.com.au “Rarely has a man of such little substance had so much consequence.” #auspol www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/share/22029/...

What is the purpose of Barnaby Joyce? Barnaby Joyce has always talked a story about himself bigger than the brim on his Hopalong Cassidy hat. He is a one-man plot line, but his achievements for the people he professes to represent are sli...

Tony Windsor is always worthwhile.
What is the purpose of Barnaby Joyce? www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/comment/topi...

Excellent opinion piece.

Sounds like a load of gobblers to me …

For you @raylaurence1.bsky.social Two turkeys?

Microsoft sued for allegedly misleading millions of Australians with its AI pricing Tech giant faces hefty fines from consumer watchdog for allegedly trying to convince customers to pay more than needed for their Microsoft 365 subscription

Microsoft forced its AI into 365 and wanted people to pay extra for the privilege. Didn't make it obvious that there was an option without AI.

The ACCC is now suing them over it. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Stacked boards driving ‘rotten’ university sector

A senate interim report into Australia’s universities has heard that, along with a lack of internal scrutiny, councils and the executives who control them face almost no scrutiny from outside. Remuneration committees are especially secretive, writes Tim Moore. satpa.pe/OavkXVQ

Andrew Hastie’s play for the leadership

“Andrew Hastie is taking such positions just to stir emotions and fear, ignoring hard facts in each case, which defines him as opportunistic at best, and delusional at the other end of the scale,” writes John Hewson. satpa.pe/7qfUl98

How Victoria’s Treaty could change Australia

Marcia Langton on the bill that quietly goes further than what she had hoped the 2023 Voice referendum could achieve.

“This historic document outlines the terms for the first Australian experiment in shared sovereignty and Indigenous self-determination.” satpa.pe/nF6ARCt

Mass slaughter in Gaza stands apart from other genocides, Chris Sidoti says – ‘People cannot escape’ Australian human rights expert who was on UN commission of inquiry labels Israel’s strategy a failure that ‘has not brought peace and has not destroyed Hamas’

“Australia should end all defence ties with Israel and cease trade in anything with potential military application, including raw materials, technology or so-called “dual use” material, such as drones." - Chris Sidoti

Mass slaughter in Gaza stands apart from other genocides, Chris Sidoti says – ‘People cannot escape’ Australian human rights expert who was on UN commission of inquiry labels Israel’s strategy a failure that ‘has not brought peace and has not destroyed Hamas’ * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast “The people of Gaza have absolutely no way to escape the killing: they are literally a captive population.” Chris Sidoti knows the brutality of conflict too well, his experience investigating international crimes is devastatingly comprehensive. But he sees a categoric difference in the violence in Gaza. Continue reading...

Mass slaughter in Gaza stands apart from other genocides, Chris Sidoti says – ‘People cannot escape’

Chris Sidoti

Chris Sidoti, former Human Rights Commissioner, at the National Press Club:

“The Genocide Convention not only requires that we not commit genocide - it also requires that we act to prevent genocide.”

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Today at the National Press Club #NPC

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12:30pm ABC (scheduled, subject to change)

Professor Ben Saul & Chris Sidoti, will Address the National Press Club of Australia on “Palestine recognition: necessary but insufficient”.
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Two rights experts to address Press Club on Palestine recognition Two globally renowned figures in the field of human rights will address the National Press Club in Canberra on 1 October on the topic “Palestine recognition: necessary but insufficient”.

Two globally renowned figures in the field of human rights - Ben Saul and Ben Sidoti - will address the National Press Club in Canberra on 1 October on the topic “Palestine recognition: necessary but insufficient”. 11.30am onwards and will be broadcast live by the ABC’s News channel.
#auspol

Chris Sidoti and Ben Saul at the National Press Club currently being live-streamed on ABC NewsRadio saying all the things right now.

View the Finnish model Jason; we do not need to fund private schools.

C/- The Saturday Paper.

Jane Caro: "The segregation crisis in schools funding"...
September 27 – October 3, 2025

www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/comment/topi...

Very much looking forward to seeing Wright's 'Troy' at the Malthouse. What about a Sydney run for the production?

A question for the United Nations

There are wars, and rumours of more wars, but almost total neglect of what should be the most significant global battle: keeping the planet habitable, writes John Hewson. satpa.pe/OGsKDas

Support my 40km challenge for mental health research! Together, we can help create better mental health for all.

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The decision to close Meanjin misunderstands its wider importance. Australian culture deserves better The decision to close Meanjin is the latest in a string of recent decisions that suggest universities are not safe harbours for priceless cultural institutions.

theconversation.com/the-decision...

AI is rapidly diffusing into all aspects of our lives, including our workplaces, for the future of higher education.

We need to ensure that AI is introduced ethically, following genuine consultation, and in ways that do not disadvantage university staff.

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Divers in wetsuits guide the lifting of a large stone statue from the sea, using straps attached to a crane. The figure is being raised near the shoreline as waves crash around the team working in the water.

A group of people gather outdoors around a recovered stone statue laid on the ground. The statue appears weathered and partially broken, while the crowd observes and photographs it under a bright sky.

Three monumental statues were recovered from the seabed of Abu Qir Bay, Egypt'’s first such underwater operation in 25 years.

english.ahram.org.eg/News/551647....

🏺 #archaeology

In a first, the city’s biggest cultural institutions are run by women The six leaders of the state’s major galleries and museums discuss budgets, changing audiences and what they would give for 10 minutes alone with a billionaire.

'In a first, the city’s biggest cultural institutions are run by women'
A piece on the transformation of Sydney's cultural leadership (paywalled)
www.smh.com.au/culture/art-...

There are risks in Australia’s row with Israel, but it’s Netanyahu who is trashing the relationship The Israeli prime minister has launched a diplomatic broadside against Albanese, adopting a similar playbook to his approach to UK, Canada and France * Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast When Anthony Albanese announced Australia would formally recognise Palestinian statehood earlier this month, the prime minister let slip he had already discussed the decision with Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu. A call between the leaders had been expected, but no statement or readout was released after it took place. Speaking alongside the foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, a few days later, Albanese said it had been a civil conversation. Continue reading...

There are risks in Australia’s row with Israel, but it’s Netanyahu who is trashing the relationship

White House announces more aggressive review of Smithsonian museums In a letter to the Smithsonian’s leader, White House officials said they would review exhibition text, curation, exhibition planning and collections starting with eight museums.

Breaking news: The White House will launch an aggressive review of Smithsonian exhibitions, collections and operations ahead of America’s 250th birthday celebrations next year.

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Single frame. Left to right: Skip containing statue, paintings, books visible on left. Man in white coat at top of ladder feeding book into open mouth of a huge robotic dog with studded collar and dog-tag “AI”. Red bucket on floor below dog’s lowered rear. Second white-coated man says to onlooking woman: “It’s marvellous really. You just feed in all the intellectual property you can get your hands on without paying for it, then sell whatever comes out this end…”

Too easy!
My @smh @theage cartoon.