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Kate Upsidebackwards @upsidebackwards.bsky.social · 21h

So thank you for these lovely pictures!

Kate Upsidebackwards @upsidebackwards.bsky.social · 21h

I inherited a Maudiae from my Gran - it eventually died about 10 years after she did 😔 I couldn't have brought it with me to Australia anyway but I keep an eye out for them at orchid shows here.

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Kate Upsidebackwards @upsidebackwards.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

They do have a very good collection - and it can't be sold off by the government! 😍

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Kate Upsidebackwards @upsidebackwards.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Is it the government art collection, or the Parliament art collection?

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Amie Albrecht @nomadpenguin.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

It’s this time of year again …

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Kate Upsidebackwards @upsidebackwards.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

A fun one! Connections Puzzle #1210 🟨🟨🟨🟨 🟪🟪🟪🟪 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟦🟦🟦🟦

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Kate Upsidebackwards @upsidebackwards.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I doubt it will take you long to surpass me!

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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

ACT Weekly Respiratory Surveillance Report: 2 October 2026 From 25 September to 1 October 2026 Reported cases: 🔹COVID: 14 (-41.6%) 🔹Influenza: 223 (-30.5%) 🔹RSV: 40 (-38.4%) Source: act.gov.au/open/respira...

An official report page titled "ACT Weekly Respiratory Surveillance Report" prepared by the Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD). The reporting period covers Friday 25 September 2026 to Thursday 01 October 2026.
The main feature is "Table 1: Notifications of COVID-19, influenza and RSV, ACT..." which breaks down cases by virus type and age group:
• COVID-19: Shows 14 total cases for the current reporting period, a 2026 Total of 1,211, and a rate of 2.9 per 100,000. Age breakdown is excluded for privacy.
• Influenza: Shows 223 total cases for the current reporting period and a 2026 Total of 3,182. By age, there are 77 cases (0-19), 96 cases (20-64), and 50 cases (65+).
• RSV: Shows 40 total cases for the current reporting period and a 2026 Total of 2,229. By age, there are 16 cases (0-19), 19 cases (20-64), and 5 cases (65+).

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Kate Upsidebackwards @upsidebackwards.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Do you play Outlier? I think you'd enjoy it OUTLIER · Day 133 · 840 · 🦅 EAGLE EYES 🟪🟪🟦🟦🟦🟨🟦🟦🟦🟪 🎯 3 words nobody else found · 🦄 6 found by under 1% of players Can you find rarer? playoutlier.com/s/4PPVDR

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OUTLIER · Day 133

nixfan scored 840 on Day 133. Can you beat them?

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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

"Everything you need to know about COVID-19 vaccine changes in Australia" From Oct 1, free COVID vaccines remain available for: 🔸75+ (2 doses/year) 🔸65–74 (1 dose/year) 🔸Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people 50–74 (1 dose/year) 🔸Severely immunocompromised adults 18–64 (1 dose/year)

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COVID vaccines no longer free for many Australians from next month

Only some people will continue to get the COVID-19 vaccination for free after October 1. Here's what the changes mean for you.

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Her Maths Story @hermathsstory.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

“People often assume it means being a human calculator. But #mathematics is vast, a language, a science, and an art. More people should know this.” - Gervy Marie Angeles ➡️ hermathsstory.eu/gervy-marie-... #DifferentialEquations #RoleModels #WomenInMaths #HerMathsStory

A light blue editorial-style poster for “HMS: Her Maths Story.” Large navy text reads “Gervy Marie Angeles,” with “Assistant Professor” beneath a tilted photograph of a woman standing in front of a chalkboard covered with mathematical equations while holding a stack of books. The poster includes a quote: “People often assume it means being a human calculator. But #mathematics is vast, a language, a science, and an art. More people should know this.”

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Kate Upsidebackwards @upsidebackwards.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

It's an Asian bakery chain in Aus, I happen to be in Sydney today ☺️ mugs are $15 with a $25 purchase or with a $15 purchase + social media post. That photo saved me $10 😁

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Kate Upsidebackwards @upsidebackwards.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I've been spreading the word amongst my colleagues

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Helen Beech @beechworks.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

ArtScarves are back! NZ only. www.helenbeech.com/helenbeechar...

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Kate Upsidebackwards @upsidebackwards.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

It appears to be fixed - I got this (spoiler, sorry)

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ANU Research School of Physics @physicsanu.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Get stuck into some physics research this summer, under the guidance of our distinguished researchers. And get some pocket money while you're at it! physics.anu.edu.au/study/summer... @scienceanu.bsky.social

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Kate Upsidebackwards @upsidebackwards.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

NZ really should have adopted 'Fire the Lazar' Laser Kiwi flag - Wikipedia share.google/60ONxcM9s7GP...

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Laser Kiwi flag - Wikipedia

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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

ACT Weekly Respiratory Surveillance Report: 25 September 2026 From 18 September to 24 September 2026 Reported cases: 🔹COVID: 24 (-35.1%) 🔹Influenza: 321 (-1.5%) 🔹RSV: 65 (-4.4%) Source: act.gov.au/open/respira...

An ACT Government Weekly Respiratory Surveillance Report for the reporting period of Friday, 18 September 2026 to Thursday, 24 September 2026.
The top section features the dark purple branding header for the ACT Government titled "ACT COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV Epidemiology Overview."
The main content displays "Table 1: Notifications of COVID-19, influenza and RSV, ACT, between 18 September 2026 and 24 September 2026." The data is split into three main columns: COVID-19, Influenza, and Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
• Total Cases: COVID-19 shows 24 cases this period (1,197 total for 2026); Influenza shows 321 cases (2,959 total); RSV shows 65 cases (2,189 total).
• Age Breakdown: Influenza and RSV cases are further broken down into age groups (0-4, 5-19, 20-64, 65+). The COVID-19 age rows are left blank.
Four detailed statistical footnotes are visible at the very bottom.

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Dr Hilary Joyce ⚕️ @drhilary.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

And check your Covid vaccination status. If you are due or overdue get yours free before eligibility changes come in on 1st October and effectively exclude the majority of those under 65

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Jonathan King @jonathanking.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Here it is! The BLACK SHEEPS poster – featuring our spectacular star, Tabatha Killick, the incredible Joe Witkowski and the mighty (honorary) Dane Nathan Meister! Opens mid-November in NZ!

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Le Sabre de Canberra @lesabrecanberra.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Commonwealth Park is definitely worth a visit at this time of the year for FLoriade.

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Kerry Jaggers 🇦🇺 @kerryjaggers.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Four weeks into Spring and there are 296 fire warnings in Australia right now. This is not what we want. #ClimateCrisis

Map of Australia showing fire alert zones

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Kate Upsidebackwards @upsidebackwards.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I like! Long Story Short #45 🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦 Cut a sentence to five of its own words. sheets.works/s/nf2n5

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Long Story Short #45

Cut a sentence to five of its own words. A daily word game.

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herodotuspenguin.bsky.social @herodotuspenguin.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I just completed a (mandatory) online course at work which has awarded me a certificate of AI proficiency. In the assessment I had to build an AI Agent. I couldn’t do it but asked AI to write a plausible looking paper on how I had built an agent. I can’t decide whether this was cheating or not.

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Kate Upsidebackwards @upsidebackwards.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I've always been curious whether non-NZers recognise the huia when it is spotted, and the significance of that... And I agree it's a fantastic film (even if that detail doesn't get through). 😍 Huia | Te Papa share.google/ESwtYBlu0FeF...

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Huia | Te Papa

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Kerry Jaggers 🇦🇺 @kerryjaggers.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

⚠️ Canberra. Take note. #CovidIsNotOver

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Jen Hay @jbhay.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

If you're in Ōtautahi this week, come check out this play directed by the pōtiki. It sounds like it's whip-smart, hilarious, joyful, and also has interesting reflections on gender, theatre and copyright law. events.humanitix.com/godot-is-a-w... I'm excited to see it!!

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Godot is a Woman

A play by Silent Faces Theatre, performed by students at Ao Tawhiti

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Kate Upsidebackwards @upsidebackwards.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Ah well, belated happy birthday anyway ☺️

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Kate Upsidebackwards @upsidebackwards.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Yarralumla heritage nursery, we didn't buy anything but it's a pleasant place to wander around ☺️

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Kate Upsidebackwards @upsidebackwards.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Didn't see any today, just their lunch dishes 😁

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Kate Upsidebackwards @upsidebackwards.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

The echidnas on Black Mountain seem to eat well.

An ants' nest with a number of holes dug or scooped out

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Kate Upsidebackwards @upsidebackwards.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Pink finger orchids and blue fairy orchids (I'm pretty sure); Black Mountain Canberra

Small blue orchid with four petals pointing in one direction and one more petal pointing away from them

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Kate Upsidebackwards @upsidebackwards.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Kōwhai in Canberra (conspicuous absence of tūī)

Close up of bright yellow tubular flowers in bright sunshine

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Laurie Winkless @lauriewinkless.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Sound on for some Tūī-in-a-Kōwhai magic this sunny Spring(ish) morning #nz

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Kate Upsidebackwards @upsidebackwards.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Thank you! I miss this so much 😭 there is a kowhai grove in the arboretum here but no tūï

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Kate Upsidebackwards @upsidebackwards.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

The shafts of war, dissension, envy, hate, corruption, dishonour and shame - according to the lyrics

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Amie Albrecht @nomadpenguin.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Notwithstanding the ethical issue discussed here, the conclusion shouldn’t be that solving maths problems is pointless.

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David K Butler @davidkbutler.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

For my Australian maths teacher friends out there. Applications for the Márta Svéd scholarship close this coming Monday 14th Sep. If you have any girls (or nonbinary young people) thinking about studying maths at Uni, let them know ASAP! adelaide.edu.au/study/schola...

A flyer for the Marta Sved Scholarship at Adelaide Universtiy.
Apply for a chance to receive $5,000 while studying a Bachelor of Mathematics.

Do you want to further your maths studies at Adelaide University?
Apply now for a chance to receive a AUD $5,000 scholarship, a personal staff mentor, and exclusive Márta Svéd initiatives during your degree.
The Márta Svéd Scholarship is an exciting opportunity for three female undergraduate students who are looking to undertake a Bachelor of Mathematics program at Adelaide University.
Give yourself the best advantage with AUD $5,000, a personal staff mentor, and the opportunity to attend a range of initiatives throughout your degree.
Shortlisted students will be invited to see the campus and facilities, meet academic staff and students, and undertake a short interview.
Applications for 2026 scholarships close Monday 14 September 2026.
Enquiries to Belinda Chiera: belinda.chiera@adelaide.edu.au
A QR code labelled Find out more goes to https://adelaide.edu.au/study/scholarships/dom/-marta-sved-scholarship/

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