Tracey Spicer AM

Totally!

YouTube video by Anthropic What do you think of my business idea?

LOVED Anthropic's Superbowl ads.

What did you think?

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A demonstration of where you can find the drafts feature in the top right corner of the post composer on Bluesky.

v1.116 is rolling out now!

For all the overthinkers and perfectionists out there, we're launching Drafts.

Left-right labels make political commentary easy, and democracy hard Is protecting freedom of speech a left wing issue or a right wing issue? And if you aren’t sure, how on earth can the press gallery or anyone else talk about what a ‘centre right’ political party's st...

A thought-provoking article by the always excellent Richard Denniss from the Australia Institute.

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Well, it's been a barefoot 'n' beachy kind of break, but it's time to strap on the presenting shoes again!

This is from one of my favourite gigs last year, to a room full of marketing gurus.

In the coming month, I'll be working in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and New York. Cannot wait!

I feel this deep in my soul.

How the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras after party fell apart Two groups, Pride in Protest and Protect Mardi Gras, have very different ideas about how to run a party * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast As the annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras protest parade reaches the end of Oxford Street each year and moves into the Entertainment Quarter, it turns into a party. Big name including Kylie Minogue, Dua Lipa and RuPaul are usually a centrepiece of the extravaganza. But not this year. Continue reading...

How the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras after party fell apart

People Could Be ‘Resurrected’ in Robotic Bodies One Day, Futurist Believes. Now He’s Taken the First Step. This life after death could be built on a model of your mind.

Aaaarrrggghhh!

A hard "no".

www.popularmechanics.com/science/a701...

Hope the pain recedes quickly for you.

That's a lot! Thinking of you. Yikes.

True! Bahahahaha!

Bionic legs - legend! How did that happen?

And a cup of tea. Words for the ages. x

I think I was on drugs when that pic was taken! It was a small group functional fitness class. But it ended up being highly dysfunctional.

It's very bad for you - avoid at all costs!

We have the technology!!! I used to love that show.

The ‘hot flush gold rush’: how women feel about being flooded with menopause marketing Women are frustrated at being bombarded with marketing for menopause ‘solutions’ that don’t work or overstate the benefits.

“Cutting through the commercial noise that has been created about menopause is essential. Only then can we create the social and structural changes need to support women’s health & wellbeing in midlife.”

My new article with Prof Martha Hickey @theconversation.com
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Impressive!!!

Thank you! I really appreciate that. 💪🏼

ABSOLUTELY!

And they say it’s good for you!

Glad the lawnmower’s OK - and congrats on your new-found skill! I look forward to joining the weather forecasting club. 🤩 Thank you. 🙏🏻

Thank you!

It was only a matter of time: I am officially a cyborg!

Five days before Xmas, I broke my wrist in two places while doing a class at the gym. After two rounds of surgery, I now have plates, pins and screws.

Fortunately it's healing well, and I'm working again on the computer, stage and screen.

Former PMs and premiers farewell Dame Marie Bashir at state funeral "Proud country girl" Dame Marie Bashir has been remembered by former prime ministers, premiers and family at a state funeral in Sydney.

A fitting farewell to a true trailblazer.

www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...

Less we forget who Pauline is working for

Australia’s heatwaves are getting deadlier – and renters are paying the price | Maiy Azize Some are trapped in a vicious cycle: rising rents, rising energy bills and falling standards. But this is not inevitable

Heating/cooling/insulation MUST be part of minimum rental standards. It's disgraceful that they aren't. #auspol
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Doomsday Clock 2026: Scientists set new time | CNN The new Doomsday Clock time has been set by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. Here’s what it means.

Well, this is cheery.

Also, entirely predictable.

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UPDATE 2: Sexual assault appeal, Yeppen Lagoon (The Range, Rockhampton) - Queensland Police News Rockhampton CIB detectives with assistance from Hervey Bay CIB, have charged a 27-year-old Victorian man following investigations into an alleged sexual

FFS.

Now we need to reclaim the day, as well.

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Space industry trailblazer named Australian of the Year 2026 Katherine Bennell-Pegg has been named 2026 Australian of the Year for making history as the first Australian to qualify as an astronaut under the nation's space program.

What an inspired choice for Australian of the Year.

Brava, Katherine!

www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...

#AOTY2026