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Wimpson69

@wimpson69.bsky.social
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Humanist. Public health planner; BBV Prevention & Harm Reduction, climate action. I live and work on Wardandi Noongar Boodjar

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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 15h
"NSW Health issues urgent lyssavirus warning after 43 people bitten by bats over two week period" Between September 28 and October 10, NSW Health assessed 43 people scratched or bitten by bats, mostly in coastal areas of the Hunter, Mid-North Coast, Northern NSW and Central Coast regions.
Screenshot of a news.com.au article published 12 October 2026, titled “NSW Health issues urgent lyssavirus warning after 43 people bitten by bats over two week period.”
•	NSW Health has issued an urgent warning following a surge in bat bites across a coastal region of NSW.
•	43 people were reportedly bitten by bats within two weeks.
•	The article warns about Australian bat lyssavirus, a potentially fatal infection with no cure once symptoms develop.
•	Headline and introductory text appear above a large photograph of a flying fox in flight.
•	The bat has wide, outstretched brown and black wings against a clear blue sky.
•	Photo caption advises anyone bitten to wash the wound thoroughly for at least 15 minutes.
•	Article written by Jack Nivison, with a photograph credited to Brenton Edwards/NewsWire.
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climatecouncil.org.au @climatecouncil.org.au · 22h
A little good climate news for your feed. 🌏💚 🚗 EV sales surging across Australia ⚡️ Less energy needed to power our economy ☀️ Solar helping power emergency healthcare 🔋 Big plans for an even bigger battery Progress comes in all shapes and sizes. Swipe through for this fortnight’s good news. 👉
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Michelle Moore @trebula.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
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Prof Ray Wills @profraywills.futuresmart.com.au · 16h
The future of racing is electric Bathurst’s last-lap fuel drama shows why Ray Wills and Howard Buckley When >50% of global new-car sales are electric, why would motorsport continue spending billions racing – and improving – internal-combustion engines? thedriven.io/2026/10/12/t... @thedriven.io
Australian context - monthly vehicle sales by drivetrainAustralian context - annual vehicle sales projected by drivetrain to 2028
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Elise (they/them)🇦🇺 🏳️‍⚧️ @eliseswords.eurosky.social · 17h
From what I've heard, Centrelink these days is designed to be inaccessible & screw people entitled to welfare out of it. BEFORE automated systems booted people off welfare for not ticking the right box at the right time. Small wonder the local socialist has the most signs up on people's front fences
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3wombats @3wombats.bsky.social · 19h
Three in four people in households reliant on JobSeeker live in poverty theaimn.net/three-in-fou...
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Three in four people in households reliant on JobSeeker live in poverty
UNSW Sydney Media Release New ACOSS and UNSW Sydney research shows almost two million Australians in households relying mainly on income support were below the poverty line. Australia’s income support...
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Yung En Chee @yungenchee.bsky.social · 18h
"167,000 people on income support aged between 22 to 64 years old died between 2012 and 2022 – 58.2% of all deaths for people in this age group. Those on JobSeeker aged 35 to 44 are 9.6 times more likely to die than their peers." Poverty is a political choice. It can be changed.
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Plibersek’s charity funding in Anti-Poverty Week is an insult to poor people
The government has announced $5 million in charity funding while welfare recipients make up more than a third of suicide deaths, and are up to 10x more likely to die than people not on income support.
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3wombats @3wombats.bsky.social · 20h
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Sign the Petition
End algorithm-only aged care assessments. Let a qualified human decide.
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Lady Luddite (KJ Colt) @moistenedtart.bsky.social · 17h
I am begging BEGGING people to look up a single iota of sociological and psychological research 😭😭😭 We have known this for decades and decades and decades!!!!
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Dr Sally @drsally.bsky.social · 23h
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... I hope the Greens win This battle on behalf of all of us
theguardian.com
Greens prepare for fight with Labor over social media algorithm reform, with ‘pervert glasses’ in its sights
Minor party plans to drive a bargain in exchange for support for digital duty of care legislation
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Sydney Knitting Nannas and Friends @knitnannassyd.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
A good week to vent about coal expansion in a climate crisis, and to support Gumbaynggirr Elders and forest protectors. knittingnannas.org/2026/10/12/a...
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Action of the Week 12 Oct 2026
A good week to vent about coal expansion in a climate crisis, and to support Gumbaynggirr Elders and forest protectors.
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Maranoa Girl @maranoagirl.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
WHAT AUSTRALIANS ACTUALLY WANT
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Dr Sally @drsally.bsky.social · 23h
What a great idea!
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Ryan @lost-in-botany.bsky.social · 22h
Lawrencella rosea is one of the many Everlastings that pop up in WA during the wildflower peak, and can paint sections of the ground in pink from a distance. When the fruits mature the involucral bracts open up to release the fruit and turn into what looks like a skeletal flower!
Lawrencella rosea en masse, pink petal like bracts revolve around a central yellow capitula of small flowers An individual Lawrencella rosea showing the pink bracts, that fade lighter at the base Lawrencella rosea with a few yellow Rodanthes photobombing Lawrencella rosea and yellow Rhodanthes
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Bluesky Wagtail @angrywagtails.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Dear oh dear - Woodman Point Quarantine Station ghost tours now.. www.rebeccamillman.com/ghost-tour-w...
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Ghost Tour Woodman Point Quarantine Station - Rebecca Millman
Ghost Tour Woodman Point Quarantine Station- with Medium Rebecca Millman. Book a spooky night of fun and explore the site on a ghost tour at the old Quarantine Station Woodman Point Rebecca Millman Gh...
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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Ukrainian drones struck three Yandex data centres in Russia, shutting down two and crippling the third. The attacks disrupted more than 80 services, including banking, transport and cloud infrastructure, following Russian strikes on Ukrainian data centres.
yacnews.com
Drone strikes hit three Yandex data centres in four days as Ukraine responds to Russia's attacks
Ukrainian drones struck three major Yandex data centres in Russia over four days, shutting down two and crippling the third. The attacks disrupted more than 80 services, including banking, transport a...
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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Russian bot traffic has dropped to nearly 0 after Ukraine struck a Yandex data center in Vladimir, Russia
• Source Network: AS13238 YANDEX – Yandex LLC (Russian Federation)
• Traffic Breakdown: Prior to the drop, bot traffic accounted for roughly 99.6% of requests compared to 0.4% human traffic.
• Event Cause: The sudden plunge to zero on October 11, 2026, corresponds to a reported military/drone attack on Yandex's data center facility in Vladimir, Russia—marking the third reported attack on Yandex data infrastructure since October 8.
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Hackney Cyclist @hackneycyclist.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Dutch cycling infrastructure during the school run, showing why safe infrastructure is vital if we want children to cycle to school. From a fietsstraat, where bikes have priority, to protected cycle tracks where cars must give way to bikes at every junction. Safe, convenient cycling for everyone.
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Freethinkers United For Change @freethinkersunite.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
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Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
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Brian Jones @darthspoog.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
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Public Transport Users Association @ptua.org.au · 11/10/2026
Extra PT for today's Marathon, including Metro tunnel trains running every 5 mins much of the day. In 2010 organisers said: "public transport is not an option" - back then the first trains didn't reach the city until 8am. In 2026: "We highly suggest that all competitors take public transport"🏃👍
Competitors running the Melbourne marathon PTUA 2014 article: Melbourne's Sunday trains now start last
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Rhys Parton @rhysparton.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Chris Bowen is a bigger target for conservatives than Albanese ever is. They HATE Bowen. Because the renewable energy transition/share of the grid is making Gina’s energy less profitable. Of course, in a climate action sense, Murray Watt constantly undermines Bowen’s work, but Bowen does well.
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Maranoa Girl @maranoagirl.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Prevent Dementia. About Brain Health news.un.org/en/story/202... Test globalbrainhealh.org Give result to yr Doctor. Check OK to do exercise👇 Paul Eugene. List. From Chair Dance to Japanese Walk Dance www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQm1... www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vBd... Keep a chair handy to grab/sit
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Chair Dance Fitness | Non-Verbal Dance Party from Your Chair! | Day 3 of 7
YouTube video by Paul Eugene
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ABC News Bot (unofficial) @abcnewsbot.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
A Ngarrindjeri elder says he would love to see vehicles removed from a South Australian beach as endangered breeding birds and global wanderers are welcomed back to the Coorong.
abc.net.au
Call to protect nesting birds from the cars on SA's Goolwa Beach
A Ngarrindjeri elder says he would love to see vehicles removed from a South Australian beach as endangered breeding birds and global wanderers are welcomed back to the Coorong.
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Dr Alex Wodak AM @alexwodak.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Australia & New Zealand have both raised cigarette excise too high in recent years & that resulted in huge illegal market. Have any other countries also done that for cigs or alcohol?
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Dr Alex Wodak AM @alexwodak.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Interesting commentary on ‘behavioural’ taxes (i.e. alcohol, tobacco, mineral oils) & potential conflicts of interests for governments if they come to rely on them for revenue  nicotinecharts.substack.com/p/what-if-be...
nicotinecharts.substack.com
What if behavioral taxes work as intended?
Summary:
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Zero Hanger @zerohanger.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
A former Giant and Roo has called it a day on his football career. STORY >>>>> zerohanger.com/ysiny #AFL
A former Giant and Roo has called it a day on his football career.

STORY >>>>> zerohanger.com/ysiny #AFL
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ABC News Bot (unofficial) @abcnewsbot.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
After making three classic Australian albums, The Avalanches return with a record exploring sounds from old computers, forgotten advertising and the power of nostalgia.
abc.net.au
Sampling wizards The Avalanches mine magic from old ads and obsolete tech
After making three classic Australian albums, The Avalanches return with a record exploring sounds from old computers, forgotten advertising and the power of nostalgia.
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Zero Hanger @zerohanger.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
The Roos have missed out on plenty of stars over the past decade, Collingwood's Jordan De Goey included, but could one moment on Friday have changed the trajectory of the club? STORY >>>>> zerohanger.com/khzba #AFL
The Roos have missed out on plenty of stars over the past decade, Collingwood's Jordan De Goey included, but could one moment on Friday have changed the trajectory of the club?

STORY >>>>> zerohanger.com/khzba #AFL
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Zero Hanger @zerohanger.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Two rival Indigenous stars have become teammates in a local game of footy in regional Western Australia. STORY >>>>> zerohanger.com/nhoep #AFL
Two rival Indigenous stars have become teammates in a local game of footy in regional Western Australia.

STORY >>>>> zerohanger.com/nhoep #AFL
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Ian M. Mackay, PhD (he/him) 🦠🤧🧬📑🦟🧀 @mackayim.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Pneumonia of undetermined etiology - Russian Federation 10 October 2026 www.who.int/emergencies/...
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Pneumonia of undetermined etiology - the Russian Federation
On 2 October 2026, WHO became aware through media reports of the death of an employee of the Irkutsk Antiplague Research Institute (APRI) of Siberia and the Far East, the Russian Federation. According...
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Sydney Knitting Nannas and Friends @knitnannassyd.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Meet master knitter and textile artist Nanna Steph. She’s speaking at an IPC hearing in Mudgee this week cause she thinks clean drinking water for rural & regional communities is a no brainer. Steph joined Knitting Nannas for the fiber but stays for the stiched on support. 🧵1/3
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Sydney Knitting Nannas and Friends @knitnannassyd.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Nanna Steph will be speaking against the approval of Bowden’s silver and lead mine in Mudgee at an Independent Planning Commission hearing October 14-16. Nannas go beyond knits and knots by taking #Climate action. Join us!
lueactiongroup.org
Mudgee Region Action Group
Stop Bowdens silver and lead mine at Lue near Mudgee
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Sydney Knitting Nannas and Friends @knitnannassyd.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
knittingnannas.org/join/
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Join the Knitting Nannas
First, you don’t have to be a grandmother – or even be able to knit!  You can choose to get involved in any of our actions at whatever level suits you and there is no joining fee. Read the Kni…
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Barbara Pedersen @barbie4science.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Victorian Labor pledges royalties for regions. 2008 West Aust's Nationals introduced Royalties for Regions. Still running, WA's 2026-27 budget invests $4 billion in R4R. Spending mining royalties in the regions makes sense. #Auspol
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Rhea Liang @liangrhea.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
I'll tell you where I reckon gendered violence starts. It starts where teachers harass students about hair, nails, or uniform infringements that have nothing to do with educational quality. It starts where teachers police bathroom breaks for period care.
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Rhea Liang @liangrhea.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Gendered violence starts in schools where unequal gender advancement is easily visible in the leadership. It starts where women teachers carry unequal labour related to providing 'safety' or 'care' because of gendered stereotypes about women as nurturers.
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bradpsychology @bradpsychology.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Public executions have a brutalisation effect through modelling, desensitisation and legitimisation. They may deter some offenders, while increasing aggression in more, as evidenced by increased homicides following executions. Trump’s redneck bloodlust will do harm.
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coupdegraz7.bsky.social @coupdegraz7.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
#auspol #NT
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Cyclingnews @cyclingnews.com · 10/10/2026
UCI Gravel World Championships 2026 elite women LIVE - Star names descend on Nannup Australia to battle for rainbows www.cyclingnews.com/pro-cycling/...
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Random Sarah @random-sarah.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Reasons I won’t vote ALP again (main reasons for me)… - left behind the poorest during a cost of living crisis. - continuing AUKUS, funding US ICE & their war machine - selling out our sovereignty to the US - continuing to approve fossil fuel projects. 1/ 🧵 #auspol
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Rob Walls @robwalls.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
greens.org.au I've been a militant unionist and left-leaning political activist all my life. But for the first time ever, I've committed to joining a political party. I think, now more than ever, it's important to nail your colours to the mast. Today, for me, that colour has to be GREEN.
greens.org.au
Australian Greens | Fighting for a future for all of us
The Greens are fighting for your future. Together we can tackle the climate crisis, the housing crisis and economic inequality, and create a better life for all. We're fighting for a future for all of...
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Tim Bonville-Ginn @timbonvilleginn.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
What a finale! Vos 🇳🇱 is boss yet again as she becomes first rider to take a 2nd gravel world title. You've got to feel for Klöser 🇩🇪 who had a puncture, mechanical and then a late crash as she tried to follow Vos 🇳🇱. Hartog 🇳🇱 takes bronze ahead of Laing 🇩🇪. www.cyclingnews.com/pro-cycling/...
cyclingnews.com
UCI Gravel World Championships 2026 elite women LIVE - Rosa Klöser and Marianne Vos drop the rest
Elite women tackle 3,179m of elevation gain across 125.6km with 84% gravel en route to rainbow-jersey victory
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Larry @larrymilly.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... #auspol I wish we stood up and protested like they did in Spain when a lady was evicted
theguardian.com
Fiona Dhawunymurruwuy will be evicted on Sunday, along with 120 other First Nations people: ‘There’s no place for me’
The NT government turned down $6.5m to keep the Darwin emergency housing open, saying it’s a ‘waste of taxpayers’ hard-earned money’
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Bluesky Wagtail @angrywagtails.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
The Little Bird That Fights Eagles www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqQS...
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The Little Bird That Fights Eagles
YouTube video by The Backyard Naturalist
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Sue Barrett - Onward We Press @suebarrett.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
There are more of us than you think. The real freeloaders aren’t migrants or people on welfare. They’re gas exporters paying less tax than beer drinkers, and 200 people holding $707 billion. They have the money. We have the numbers. We are the change. suebarrett.substack.com/p/there-are-...
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There Are More of Us Than the Freeloaders Need You to Believe. We Are The Change.
Most Australians want the same things: A home. A fair share. A liveable future. A small few are taking far more than their share and they’re counting on you never finding out how many of us there are.
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Pup Fiction @pupfiction.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Heads up to anyone with a relative in aged care in Australia. Service charges that aged care facilities are charging that bundled everything into a daily extras fee now can be unbundled, and there is money to be saved www.health.gov.au/resources/pu...
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Climate Tracker @climate.skyfleet.blue · 10/10/2026
Climate crisis is coming to crush many of world’s best surf breaks, study warns #Climate
theguardian.com
Climate crisis is coming to crush many of world’s best surf breaks, study warns
Changing tide levels, shifting sands and hardened shorelines put waves at risk, affecting more than just surfers
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