GW

The last rays of sun in clouds above trees laden with snow.

A little moment of peace at the end of a bluebird day in Myokokogen, Japan.

The US Administration has banned Americans from *adopting babies* from much of the African continent.

Adopting.

Babies.

What trait do those babies have that, when they grow up as fully American adults, would make them a threat to our country in any form?

We saw hope in the incredible helpers amongst the horror of Bondi last night but we need hope today.

And we need to work at all ages and all parts of society to drive out hate.

Always look for the helpers, said Fred Rogers, because where there are helpers there is hope.

We need hope today. And we need clear action to drive out hate. Bondi 💔

Australian HPV Vaccination Marks Cervical Cancer Milestone The country’s human papillomavirus vaccination program achieves no new cervical cancers reported in people younger than 25 years for 1 year.

Australia has recorded a full year with no new cases of cervical cancer in under-25s, the group most at risk of aggressive types of the cancer-causing human papillomavirus infection.
And the reason is ... [drum roll] ... HPV #vaccination! #vaccineswork
www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...

The BOM app has it at feels like 7°! It is also my fault, as I packed the electric blanket and winter doona away 🤦‍♀️

This is fucking amazing

“Pathology companies systematically report “normal” blood test results for females who would be diagnosed with iron deficiency if they were male”

The killing code: strange symbols in a WA settler’s diaries lay bare frontier atrocities Exclusive: Stories of murders passed down by Yamatji elders are confirmed by a cipher hidden in the 1850s journals of prominent pastoralist Major Logue. Now descendants on both sides want to break the...

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Some really brilliant work here … strong recommend

It is the worst part of this gig.

Kangaroos grazing in the late afternoon under a rocky ridge and blue sky.

A kangaroo grazing in the late afternoon sun.

A rocky outcrop overlooking a valley of trees at sunset

The Grampians. Stunning.

A beach and long headland in the purple glow of twilight

A glorious winter evening.

I think we need to stop obsessing over the mushroom murders and turn our attention to the NT coroner’s inquest report into the police shooting and death of Kumanjayi Walker by policeman Zach Rolfe

I was among this disgraced judge’s victims. Attempts to honour him are an insult The former High Court judge Dyson Heydon is being rehabilitated in some parts of the legal profession. It’s galling.

Powerful piece. “The men now working to rehabilitate Heydon – many..the same ones who once drank in his chambers – never saw his predation. They weren’t his targets. His charm & wit never came with a proposition. That behaviour was reserved for young women like me.” www.theage.com.au/national/i-w...

Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect.

Thanks for the reminder @janemunday.bsky.social. Every summer, I repost this article DROWNING DOES NOT LOOK LIKE DROWNING. To date, I know of FOUR kids who were saved after someone who'd clicked on the link learnt how to spot actual drowning. Take time to read and pass on.

slate.com/technology/2...

Oh my.

I can’t stop rewatching.

The stuff of courtroom nightmares.

(H/T @timmorton2.bsky.social)

A black and white bird on a white ledge against a green garden

A black and white bird on a white ledge against a green garden

A black and white bird puffed up after shaking rain off its feathers

A magpie lark, enjoying a break from the rain.

A black and grey cavoodle lying on a yellow cushion, in the sun.

He is pretty canny old man, with a bundle of anxieties and an associated need to be on or next to one of his humans whenever possible. But we love him.

When our doofus had a similarly placed lump removed he worked out at the park that he could scoop bark chips up into the cone, tip his head upwards so the bark chips fell around his neck and chin and then shake the bark chips around to scratch the itch. It was both hilarious and ridiculous.

We also avoided it until this year, and I tested positive about 36 hours days after kiddo did.

Colurful painted artwork with circular symbolic and significant symbols and motifs and lines against a multicoloured background

Collaborative artwork, 2019 by the senior Indigenous women artists of Amata in the APY Lands of Australia, who founded an art centre for Indigenous artists #WomensArt

Trees with their leaves changing colour to yellow and orange against a bright blue sky

Autumn.

I have been very productive on everything except the thing that REALLY needs to be done today.

Native trees and bushes against a bright blue sky.

A perfect day for celebrating the strength of our democracy. Barely had to queue, helpful independent election officials, and enjoying a democracy sausage and baked goods in the sunshine knowing the funds go directly to our local primary school. #AusVotes

Canadian flag stands beside US flag. But instead of maple leaf, Canada’s flag has a middle finger gesture.

Oh Canada!
My @smh cartoon.
#canada

My postal vote for the Canadian election was one slip of paper, on which you write the candidates name. Disappointingly sensible!

What DEI threatens isn’t merit. It’s monopoly. Political science professor Hakeem Jefferson argues for DEI's importance to de-monopolizing universities.

"These folks often say that they are concerned that DEI threatens merit. The real horror they confront is that DEI threatens monopoly."

Thank you @hakeemjefferson.bsky.social

stanforddaily.com/2025/04/22/w...

Picture of an official special ballot paper for the Canadian Elction, and the return envelope to send in the ballot.

No Canadian equivalent of a democracy sausage when voting from Australia, but satisfying nonetheless.