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  #auspol #UN Pearls and Irritations. Australia shouldn’t get a seat at the UN Security Council. Senator David Shoebridge skewers the hypocrisy of Australia’s PM. https://pearlsandirritations.com/post/2026/09/australia-shouldnt-get-a-seat-at-the-un-security-council/?utm_source=pi_news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily-2026-09-29

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  The Canberra bus stop has landed! Between David Jones, Myer, on lower level. Because Floriade

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  A new thing, sculpture(?) in Garema Place, centre of Canberra. Sciences, “Meet glorious Wally.” This refers to Canberra’s very own floral emblem, the Royal Bluebell, Wahlenbergia gloriosa. Not sure if this is only here because of Floriade or whether it’s permanent. Not going to give an opinion at this stage, will see whether it will “grow” on me.

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  Awake at six, two loads of washing done. A great start to the day!

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  Someone from home care provider offered to call by today after midday to pick up some paperwork. No sign yet. Instead, I could have: 1) had a nap 2) …zzzzzzzz

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  Oh dear … my upstairs neighbour has been pleasant, helpful and above all, QUIET. He is moving out. As I had wondered, he has been unofficially ‘subletting’ from previous tenant, known forever in my mind as Hell-on-wheels. Person moving in is family member of previous tenant. I have encountered them some years previously; I need to give them the benefit of the doubt. Worrying also that previous tenant might be around here more. The prospect is not encouraging. I recall that when my unit was recla...

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  TripAdvisor, trying to encourage people to travel in the USA. Hahaha …🤪

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  Gentle stroll around the block in the sunshine. Checked in on the proteas. Saw a bird, ID says Australian King Parrot. Managed to catch only one pic before it flew off.

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  Miles Franklin Award for literature Omar Musa wins this year’s Miles Franklin Award for literature. Omar wouldn’t know me. However, in the early ‘00’s I lived for a while in the home of Stella Wilkie, who was very involved in theatre. A frequent visitor was Helen Musa, Omar’s mum, theatre writer, sometimes accompanied by a young Omar. I’ve been interested to see his literary progress. https://region.com.au/queanbeyans-omar-musa-rapper-poet-artist-wins-australias-most-important-literary-prize/987...

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  RE: https://climatejustice.social/@ketan/116965815717070340 #NTpol #datacentres 👀😱😳

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  Went into Aldi, picked up a couple of kiwifruit. Went to checkout, paid for them. At home I found I had three kiwifruit in my bag. One free kiwifruit! Now I feel like a criminal.👀

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  Re new clothesline installed in my public housing laundry area. The one that’s too high for me to use. It’s gone through two levels of complaint, and the answer? Use another clothesline. You win some and lose them.

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  I went for a walk around the block. I say walk, it was more of a hobble. Wonderful to get outside and in the sun. Unfortunately, 50 m from home, I tripped and almost fell. Saved myself by putting all my weight on my right (bad) foot. As a consequence, OMG Bad Foot is back, in full force! Please enjoy the first Proteas that are emerging.

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  Hailed the grocery delivery guy with a very loud “Oi!” He was heading for the wrong block of units. Hadn’t responded to my first, very polite, calls. 🚛

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  Laundry has been improved! Keypad on main door replaced; other door has been replaced but still waiting on keypad. Two brand new dryers, to replace one not working; other one working but screeching like a banshee. Washing machine, which has been vandalised with paint for the last several months, has been replaced, with a new one. Old table with protruding nails has been replaced, looks so much better. Also works as an actual table. It’s all go here!

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  Walked yesterday, as a result Bad Foot is now Worse Foot. I really need an accurate diagnosis, maybe thinking outside the box. 🤔🤨p.s. not asking for advice, just commiserations!

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  #mosstodon Urban moss A suburban footpath. Much rain in Canberra in the past few weeks.

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  Just cancelled one home insurance policy and took out another, much less costly. Feeling relieved

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  Stunning Canberra afternoon. Not a cloud in the sky.

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  Mentioned to somebody this week that I’ve taken my son, daughter and daughter-in-law to High Tea at the Hyatt for my 40th. Person asked me what I’m going to do for my 80th. I know it’s in sight, just over a distant hill, but really?😲😳😂

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  It’s becoming not merely a crisis, but a catastrophe, IMO. People keep telling me that the NDIS situation is worse. I think it’s only a matter of time before Support at Home is regarded as a scandal of similar magnitude. https://citynews.com.au/2026/366775/

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  Some sadness this week, as someone I knew in the US has died. Her name was Mary. She was one of my professors, and became a dear friend. We often joked about being born in the same year. Last year, a mutual friend visited Canberra and brought me a card, which I posted here, with messages from people who knew me there, 25 years ago. Mary had Parkinsons, but wrote a few words, which I treasure. I’ll be thinking of Mary, her family, friends and colleagues on the day of her memorial gathering. Her...

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  #thicktrunktuesday A reasonably thick -trunked tree. What really caught my attention with these outgrowths. Fungi? They looked almost artificial

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  @MsDropbear42@blahaj.zone @VWDasher@mymasto.com It’s a joke, Joyce! Trump wouldn’t know amusement if it jumped up and bit him.

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  From my walk. A single, tiny red fallen leaf on footpath which has many small pebbles embedded in it.

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  Compass on ABC TV tonight 26/04/26 about William Urwin, Aboriginal soldier, who fought and died in France, WW1. People have been awarded the VC for less. https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article/how-the-family-of-this-gomeroi-war-hero-is-fighting-to-bring-him-home/fjffqly98

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  RE: https://aus.social/@jhaue/116444716013535852 #auspol #algorithm #AgedCare Minister Rae on ABC TV this morning. As usual, a robot-like delivery of the appropriate talking points, with nothing of empathy, humanity or compassion.

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  The Guardian, final chapter of documentary series 7 Up. https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/apr/17/asif-kapadia-direct-final-chapter-itv-documentary-series-70-up

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  @skyfire747 The level of crazy turned up to 11

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  RE: https://aus.social/@peemee/116395169637427965 I’m feeling this today