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Leonie Smith

@leoniegsmith.bsky.social
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Retired from esafety and embracing my offline creative roots in the Blue Mountains Australia.

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Leonie Smith @leoniegsmith.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
How awful No excuse for such thoughtlessness
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Leonie Smith @leoniegsmith.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Guthega from the Edge Cafe NSW Snowies. Oil on canvas. Our favourite view and cafe for Lunch whilst skiing. Great for a hike also.
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An Leavy @an-leavy.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Fire map 07:00 I can only imagine how exhausted everyone in Victoria must be 💔❤️
Fire map of SE Australia 
Still multiple Emergency Warnings and Watch and Act zones particularly in 3 fire complexes in Victoria but concerns are spread across the state
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Leonie Smith @leoniegsmith.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Oil painting of the river in Seymour Victoria. Before the fires. Stay safe everyone.
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Leonie Smith @leoniegsmith.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
It’s by design. Economically driven but short term gains.
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Leonie Smith @leoniegsmith.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
Port Arlington #oilpainting #Australia
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Leonie Smith @leoniegsmith.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
Willful ignorance. Must be heartbreaking for the researchers who have proven the risks, they are being ignored.
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Leonie Smith @leoniegsmith.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
To us it’s odd but to Govts ignoring the science is convenient. Back to normal etc. the damage this coverup will do is doing to so many is horrendous. I know someone who has had it 12 times!
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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
“Just stay home” is not a public health strategy. Non disabled people were livid during stay at home orders. They found the idea of being forced to stay home unpalatable, yet they’re only too happy to demand the disabled do it for the rest of our lives. Clean air & masking make spaces accessible.
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David Tuller @davetuller1.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Australian GPs keep pushing exercise treatments for ME/CFS: virology.ws/2025/05/09/t...
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Trial By Error: Australian GPs Keep Promoting Exercise Treatments for ME/CFS | Virology Blog
By David Tuller, DrPH When it comes to treatments for ME/CFS, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has long endorsed the graded exe ...
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Frances Ryan @francesryan.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
In Who Wants Normal?, I loved chatting to Jameela Jamil, Rosie Jones, Nikki Fox and more about dating and friendships. I wrote for @theipaper.com about one hidden aspect: how friends can go quiet if we’re going through health problems (and what might help). inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
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When I was ill, some friends disappeared - here's what I'd like to tell them
As she publishes a new book on disability, journalist Frances Ryan shares how illness affects our friendships, and can ultimately bring us closer
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Leonie Smith @leoniegsmith.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
I had shingles twice in 3 years and wasn’t considered eligible under PBS. They should include folk that are susceptible also.
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Patient-Led Research Collaborative @patientled.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
“We need more awareness around #LongCovid, not less. By taking away this office that’s supposed to advance research and practice, you’re taking away opportunities for progress. You’re taking away hope from many people.” hsph.harvard.edu/news/a-long-...
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A long COVID researcher continues to search for answers | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Postdoctoral research fellow Beth Stelson, a long COVID researcher, and herself a patient, discusses her research and the ramifications of the closure of a federal office focused on long COVID researc...
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Prof Brendan Crabb AC @brendancrabb.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
New: A summary of a series of podcasts on #longCOVID. Includes comments from me. It’s important to stress that although primary disease severity is a risk factor for LC, bc of the sheer numbers involved, most people with LC only had a mild initial illness. www.healthed.com.au/clinical_art...
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Reducing the risk of long COVID - Healthed
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Leading long COVID researcher fears it could become a national epidemic. Dr. David Putrino: “Your risk of going on to develop long COVID increases slightly with each infection, even if you recover just fine from the last infection” #LongCOVID #COVIDisNotOVER ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
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Leading long COVID researcher fears it could become a national epidemic
CDC data shows 5% of the adult population has long COVID right now.
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Leonie Smith @leoniegsmith.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-con...
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Achilles tendinitis-Achilles tendinitis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Achilles tendinitis — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this overuse injury.
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Leonie Smith @leoniegsmith.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
This article is basically what my Dr Said. I should have said "Can be age related" despite younger folk getting it. I have had both shoulders frozen also, for me, hormone change does weird things. Shoes can help, lots of support, recommended a "Boot". It's very painful. All the best
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Leonie Smith @leoniegsmith.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Bike riding helps, anti inflammatories, and calf lifts as per physio. The longer you walk the worse it will get and will take longer to heal. See a physio if possible to get advice on Calf lift safety. Sorry it’s age related and yes from lack of strength in calves :( very frustrating.
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Sean Mullen, Ph.D. @drseanmullen.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Watch Dr Joffe. No holds barred. ‘Twas perfect! 👌
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
“Denying the Seriousness of Long COVID Is Dangerous for Me – and You” On Long COVID Awareness Day, pleased to publish this piece for Zeteo from @juliadoubleday.bsky.social
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Denying the Seriousness of Long COVID Is Dangerous for Me – and You
What is Long COVID? Are there treatments? A guide to the illness that affects millions, but is hardly talked about.
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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
This #LongCovidAwarenessDay I’m reflecting on how many people have been let down by governments, public health & medical establishments How Covid has been downplayed, airborne spread ignored & vaxx and relax strategies pushed for the sake of capitalism How many have Long Covid because of this? 🧵
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Leonie Smith @leoniegsmith.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Long.…..
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Leonie Smith @leoniegsmith.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
This is one of the best articles I’ve seen on the effects of King Covid. There's no need for us to prove our illness is real anymore. Its all about the money :( cheaper and easier to ignore us. Thank you for this, such bravery from those willing to speak up.
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Colin Kinner @colinkinner.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Today, 15 March, 2025, is #LongCOVIDAwarenessDay It’s a day to recognise the millions of people affected, advocate for research and prevention, and raise awareness for better care and recovery. 💙 #LongCOVID #COVIDisNotOVER
Ribbon for Long Covid awareness day
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Carl T. Bergstrom @carlbergstrom.com · 14/03/2025
The wonder of Voyager: This is the most beautiful thread I’ve read in a long time.
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Leonie Smith @leoniegsmith.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Not even when being treated for cancer. We have gone backwards. Masks optional not worn to protect even the most vulnerable.
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GeeduB.......Greg @geedub1.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
DonOldtRump should have watched the Ferris Bueller's day off movie. Anyone anyone know the effects of tariffs? www.youtube.com/shorts/MckCZ...
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'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' Tariffs Scene Hits Hard After Trump Win
YouTube video by NowThis Impact
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Leonie Smith @leoniegsmith.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Done!
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Renegade Research @renegaderesearch.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
"Did you know? Every #COVID reinfection puts you at risk of developing #longCOVID. If you already have longCOVID, a new infection could cause more health issues and make you feel worse." #LongCovidAwarenessDay #March15 www.longcovidawareness.life
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International Long Covid Awareness
Long Covid Long Covid Awareness Day March 15th #LongCovid #LongCovidAwarenessDay COVID Viral persistence PASC. COVID19 Long Covid awareness ribbon colors grey/teal/black
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Leonie Smith @leoniegsmith.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Sadly I don't Think we will be immune over here, pun intended.
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Leonie Smith @leoniegsmith.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
They would rather be chronically ill or witness mass death than wear a “Face Nappy” or breathe fresh air WTH! I'm sad for my US friends :(
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Leonie Smith @leoniegsmith.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Daily 20min sketch. Lucys garden. Fine tip pen and grey Marker on paper. #Art #Sketch #Artist
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Leonie Smith @leoniegsmith.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
Daily sketch from our bike ride along the Bellarine coast with black swans. Pencil, Fine line pen and grey marker on paper. #Art #Sketch #Australianartist
Sketch with pen and pencil of the coast with black swans
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Leonie Smith @leoniegsmith.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Daily Sketch pen and pencil. Alpaca checking us out on our bike ride in Bright. #Art #dailysketch #artist
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Putrino Lab @putrinolab.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
A tumultuous 24-ish hours since our preprint was released yesterday. I mentioned that this was a fraught issue and I genuinely do understand that people have mixed feelings about the work. I wanted to take some time to respond to some of the concerns and comments that have 1/
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Leonie Smith @leoniegsmith.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Thankyou David. We have many PVS in our Long Covid Group in Australia. They do find it very difficult. This hopefully will help.
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Leonie Smith @leoniegsmith.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Trying to “Art” every day and experimenting with all different mediums. Heres a water colour Blackheath Gardens #Bluemountains #art #watercolour #artist
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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Seeing people get up to nonsense like this - like not to get all corny, but honest to God - reminds me that people are worth fighting for lmao.
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Chantzy @chantzy.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
The evidence linking long Covid with viral persistence is growing - and there are several trials underway. Treatment may be needed for months, not weeks 😢😬 www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Targeting the SARS-CoV-2 reservoir in long COVID
There are no approved treatments for post-COVID-19 condition (also known as long COVID), a debilitating disease state following SARS-CoV-2 infection that is estimated to affect tens of millions of peo...
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Leonie Smith @leoniegsmith.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Disgusting and discriminatory. A mask should be considered a wellness aid. So disappointing.
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S|AM Connor @criprights.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
COVID deaths in aged care are now double what they were in the peak of the pandemic. hellocare.com.au/covid-19-dea... Does anybody CARE? If not, why not? This is shameful. #auspol
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Covid-19 deaths in aged care are now double what they were at the peak of pandemic - Hellocare
With nearly 5,000 Covid-19 deaths in aged care since mid-2022, critics argue that poor vaccination rates and systemic failures are leaving aged care residents dangerously exposed.
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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
The Navy's experimental underwater habitat
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The Navy's experimental underwater habitat
While NASA was trying to put a man on the moon, the Navy was quietly conducting a series of tests to see if humans could live and work on the deep seafloor.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
’Unacceptable’: Doctors raise alarm as COVID runs rampant in Aussie aged care facilities. "The COVID death rate of our elderly in residential care is double that of the pandemic peak. Experts are blaming poor vaccination rates." @AnikaWells @healthgovau Source: archive.md/k2w7n
‘Unacceptable’: Covid runs rampant in Aussie aged care facilities.

With the Covid death rate of our elderly in residential care double that of the pandemic peak, ­experts are blaming poor vaccination rates. Search vaccination rates of aged care facilities near you.
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JustNettie🦘🐨 @justnettie.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Excellent article: www.crikey.com.au/2025/01/29/g...
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Why is my t-shirt more offensive to our prime minister than a 50-year assault on democracy?
The boy who lived in public housing comes to die on a corporately owned hill.
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Leonie Smith @leoniegsmith.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
What a letter! Do you think it will help sway some folk? He certainly seems to be a very unbalanced dangerous person.
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Danielle Beckman @daniellebeckman.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Dianna @physicsgirl keeps showing us that there is hope for the millions of people suffering out there after infections. To everyone affected by #LongCovid and #MECFS, recovery can be slow, but it is possible! Don't give up! ❤️‍🩹
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Christine Cooper 🇨🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @coopspeak.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
I paid close attention to AJ Leonardi in the other place. Right from the get go he hammered on about T cell damage. So many people tried to discredit him (looking at you Zeynap). But I believe his observations have substance. #ImmunityLost Great read from @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
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What If COVID Reinfections Wear Down Our Immunity? | The Tyee
Dr. Anthony Leonardi is a lightning rod for debate. If he’s right, this pandemic poses a greater threat than widely assumed.
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Ronni🧂Salt @ronnisalt.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Could I please urge you to email politicians+journalists+news/media outlets with data on BlueSky & its usage & get them to establish accounts here? Just pick 1, or 10, but please do so The politicians and media outlets posting on Xitter are what's keeping so many Aussies on there - get them here
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