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Vice-Chancellor and President, The University of Sydney. Formerly NSW Education, ABC, Fairfax. Retweets/likes not endorsements etc
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When the news all seems tumultuous and grim, love this insight from War and Peace - more relevant than ever.
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It feels like she taking political communication to a whole new level. Simple, practical, grounded, authentic - just fabulous connection with real people living real lives.
Meanwhile, in NZ: Our Prime Minister just popped her toddler to bed and has pitched up on the couch in a sweater to do a
#covid19
Q&A, as the country enters its first night of lockdown.
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How many royal commissions have been triggered by the work of Four Corners over more than five decades? Just remarkable, sustained investigative reporting of the highest quality. Journalism with consequence.
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Not just a remarkable service for Australians at home - the ABC’s international TV service is bringing outstanding bushfire coverage for Australian travellers and expats. Only the ABC can do this - a treasured asset.
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Such a straight-talker, Dr Chant. You know she is working around- the-clock with her team and is so concerned at the current risk and the challenges ahead. Great professionalism and integrity.
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A remarkably divided nation when you look at the national two party count - just 30,000 difference in 7.3m counted.
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Those outraged by Tom Gleeson just aren’t old enough to remember Gold Logie winner Norman Gunston. He ran a marvellous campaign.
#Logies
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Ten years since we lost the intrepid storytellers: Paul Lockyer, John Bean and Gary Ticehurst - on assignment for the ABC at Lake Eyre. Much admired, greatly missed. Love to family, friends and colleagues.
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64 Parliamentary sitting days last year.
Today I am calling for teachers to stop working from home unless paid to do it. What's your view?
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Interesting how you can feel astonished and not surprised at the same time.
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New Zealand election tomorrow. I was there for the last one. This was the only evidence of a polling centre. Laws prohibit leaflets, banners, party workers, corflutes at booths. No democracy sausage. No fundraisers. It is serious business. Get in, do your duty, move on.
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Two things that have exhausted the nation this week:
1. Canberra
2. Book Week costume creation.
Thanks to all the mums, dads, teachers and kids who have made thousands of book week celebrations look so wonderful.
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Having studied these over the years - the ABC's growth and sustained online engagement is remarkable. Not just the audience - but how long they stay and how frequently they return. An indispensable part of Australian life.
ABC NEWS was Australia’s No 1 digital news site in August with an audience of 13 million Australians, the most sessions and the most time spent. Source: Nielsen DCR
@abcnews
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Thrilled to be able to join the great team at the University of Sydney and support their vital work.
(1/3) We’re pleased to announce that alumnus Mark Scott AO
@mscott
has been appointed the 27th Vice-Chancellor and Principal of
@sydney_uni
and will join us on 19 July, 2021.
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On Election Day I am always reminded of the advice of the great Rugby writer Spiro Zavos. Heading into the World Cup final, I asked him who was going to win. He told me: “I don’t know. That’s why they’re playing the game.”
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I wonder if anyone at Nine/Fairfax ever considers the morality and fairness of regularly selling prime editorial real estate (today pages 2-3) to Clive Palmer, to advance his personal vendetta against a senior public servant.
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Delighted to award Australian media icon, Margaret Pomeranz, a Doctor of Letters at
@Sydney_Uni
for her passionate support of the Australian film and arts industry – congratulations Margaret!
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Is there a finer Australian actress than Deborah Mailman? She is just remarkable in this.
#TotalControlTV
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Vale Caroline Jones. A giant of Australian journalism.
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Worth remembering with these press conferences that the speakers have an additional 15 hours of case numbers in their possession than being publicly announced (which is up to 8pm last night). The tone of the press conference often presages what tomorrow's numbers will show.
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Why the independence of the ABC is vital to Australia. My speech tonight:
http://t.co/Njq49qUwM7
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"I can report that the ABC has the most infuriatingly diligent anti-bias and complaint-handling processes of any organisation... no organisation is more genuine in trying to do the right thing, from top to bottom."
@alankohler
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After this morning’s Zoom effort, I am expecting some vacancies on the
@NSWEducation
Executive.
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A hero to all of us in NSW Education - and now Australia's local hero. Congratulations Eddie Woo. A wonderful teacher, an innovative leader, a great Australian.
#AusoftheYear
@misterwootube
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The bell is about to go for the final time for me at
@NSWEducation
. Many thanks for the opportunity to serve as Secretary and work with our teams across the state..../1
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It was a most curious decision. If reach was the aim - why give the $ to a service not seen in 65% of homes?
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Tonight I'm giving an address on the ABC's independence, integrity and responsibility - answering the question 'Whose side are you on?' ....
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You look at these numbers....reflect on the achievement....and Victoria feels like the friend you are proud to know.
#COVID19VicData
: Yesterday there were 11 new cases & the loss of 2 lives reported. Our thoughts are with all affected.
The 14 day rolling average & number of cases with unknown source are down from yesterday as we move toward COVID Normal. Info
#COVID19Vic
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Good luck to the
#qanda
team tonight - after a week of enormous pressure and scrutiny. 9.35pm. Streaming on
#iview
http://t.co/D7SwZM9TR1
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Wonderful
In 1958, one of the original students of Sydney Girls High School was asked what she thought about the younger generation. You might be surprised by her answer!
#aussieED
#history
#RetroFocus
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My message of thanks to all the staff at
@NSWEducation
after an extraordinary week.
"You have worked tirelessly, with professionalism and dedication, to keep delivering our essential community service for children and families across New South Wales...
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AAP is part of the vital media infrastructure in this country, allowing local news outlets to cover stories only they can cover, with the national news and photos are delivered through the AAP service. Regional/rural news outlets will be even more at risk. A solution needed.
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A warm welcome to
@DrEmmaLJohnston
who has officially joined
@Sydney_uni
as Deputy Vice-Chancellor following her appointment earlier this year.
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Thanks to my friend Pete, who observed I am using shutdown to transition to the University sector seriously.
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If your child has a cough, sore throat, respiratory illness, fever, heavy cold or flu-like symptoms - then it is best for everyone that there is no school today. Same for teachers!
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Amazing - at times of national need - and information we can trust - we turn to the national broadcaster.
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A remarkable week. Thanks to all our teams in
@NSWEducation
schools - and all across the Department providing support. Your passion for teaching and learning - and your commitment to ensure every student is known, valued and cared for - has been clear for everyone to see.
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Heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Banksia Road Public: courageous, compassionate and totally dedicated to children. They are magnificent.
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Thanks again for standing up for the kids
#4corners
and
@Milliganreports
- and thanks to those who told their stories and all who backed them on the journey.
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I am not sure it is widely understood just how important AAP is, providing a core reporting service for countless large and small media outlets across the country.
Unthinkable not that long ago - AAP was one of the bedrocks of Australian journalism.
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Wonderful seeing
@LisaMillar
sign off after nine years as a foreign correspondent for the ABC. Like the very best - she is as she seems - smart, tough, hard-working, funny and much loved.
@abcnews
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Steady. I know things can get intemperate in these difficult times. But there is no need to call me an accountant.
@mscott
It is no longer medical; it is much wider. Mark is an accountant and a manager. He knows some things but he does not know health. I have been a teacher with 6 degrees in the humanities. I only have an average knowledge of Maths and Science.
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It’s a wonderful Australia Day address by
@misterwootube
- and you can read the full transcript here. A great story - and a call to action.
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It has to be seen to be believed. The Al Jazeera Investigation. One Nation, the NRA, hopes for mega donations and dreams of gun-law reforms. On iview here:
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Congratulations to David Anderson on his appointment as Managing Director of the ABC. He will be an outstanding leader of the public broadcaster.
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Under the circumstances, it is inevitable that my leadership style has been 'remote'. But great to start work today supporting world-class research and outstanding teaching at the University of Sydney (
@Sydney_Uni
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As the full horror of this report is absorbed - a hat tip to the courageous journalists and editorial leaders who pursued this story with fearless commitment, despite endless obfuscation and ferocious opposition. We are in their debt.
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Another wonderful cover from Time. In her words. I hope she has a lasting impact.
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How good is this - new Aboriginal languages app - developed by
@nswaecg
. Over 10,000 students learning Aboriginal languages in
@NSWEducation
schools. Download now!
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Never in doubt
Communications Minister
@PaulFletcherMP
has confirmed the ABC is an essential service that must continue operating through the shut-down.
#COVID19Aus
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Steady.
Hey
#qanda
technically there is no Communications Minister right now, so there are no rules tonight.
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If you missed
#ChangingMinds
- extraordinary television. Full of love, compassion and wisdom. All eps on
#iview
http://t.co/ljA7WN441y
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Congratulations
@LeighSales
- what a remarkable tour of duty in the chair at
@abc730
. Great days ahead for you. Our heartfelt thanks.
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And in a truly remarkable moment for Australian education and a fine tribute to a wonderful teacher and brilliant communicator......
‼️ So... this just happened! 😳 Thanks to everyone who’s joined me to learn maths from all over the world, and watched together for a total of 4 million hours - which would have taken me over 5200 years’ worth of regular classroom lessons!
#iteachmath
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Responding to feedback from teachers, parents and students, the NSW Education Minister Rob Stokes has announced NAPLAN year 9 results will no longer be linked to HSC requirements.
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'He outlived nearly everyone who knew him and might explain him.'
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Budget problems solved! Ray Hadley found more than $4 billion in our budget I didn't know was there.
http://t.co/BzwSGHIsAQ
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Expats/travellers: the geoblock is lifted on
@ABCNews24
for coverage of Malcolm Turnbull's leadership challenge
http://t.co/sSzwQIqcSP
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Clear advice from NSW Health - if your child has a sore throat, heavy cold, cough, fever or flu-like symptoms - now is the time for them to be staying home until they are better. An important strategy in slowing the spread of COVID-19.
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"OzSAGE is a multi-disciplinary network of Australian experts from a broad range of sectors relevant to the well-being of the Australian population during and after the COVID-19 pandemic." This is a formidable group of experts.
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Such positive stories from all across NSW about the first day of a staged return to schools today. Thanks to all our school staff for the painstaking preparation; to parents for their cooperation and support - and to the students who were so happy to be back.
@NSWEducation
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A great Australian - a wonderful teacher - and a role model for so many of us -
@misterwootube
on iview.
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Mick Millett - the great newspaper reporter and foreign correspondent who became a tireless champion for the ABC and the right-to-know. Straight talking, unpretentious, always wise and insightful - he fought for the important things. Gone too soon. Vale
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Announced today at
@Sydney_Uni
. The Sydney Horizon Fellowship scheme: 40 new continuing positions, empowering the world's most talented emerging researchers to undertake innovative research to address some of the biggest challenges of our time.
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Congratulations
@misterwootube
! How wonderful. A local hero to all of us in NSW Education!
Destigmatising mathematics and making education equitable via social media,
@misterwootube
founder Eddie Woo is the 2018
#NSW
Local Hero
#AusoftheYear
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And words to tweet by.
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An amazing photo. (And how remarkable does Jimmy Carter look...aged 93)
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Last day in the job for the passionate champion of public education and the inspiration leader:
@LilaMularczyk
. On behalf of all of us - many thanks and happy days ahead.
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The 24/7 work done by our teams over recent weeks to support schools through the start of the school year, fires and now coronavirus - has been remarkable to watch. They have been going all weekend and are still at it tonight. Tireless and committed to public service.
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So much love for this episode with Sophie Delezio. She is remarkable - so warm and measured and funny. Well worth watching on iview - here’s the link.
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This will change healthcare in Australia forever.
@Sydney_uni
has made a historic $478m commitment to build a nation-leading
#biomedical
precinct, the Sydney Biomedical Accelerator (SBA) to fast-track research and patient care in NSW.
#LeadershipInAction
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Congratulations Professor Annamarie Jagose - new Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor at
@Sydney_Uni
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As we often say at
@NSWEducation
– there are only two kinds of jobs in the Department. Those who teach – and the rest of us who help them. A terrific team effort.
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Heard of an Irish nurse who is here on a Working Holiday visa - she wants to roll up her sleeves and work in rural/remote areas to help with COVID-19 - but has been told she has to go fruit picking to satisfy visa requirements. ..../1
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Met a fellow outside Chatswood Public today - showing it to his son and grandson. He was a student there 75 years ago and remembers this day with the announcement of Victory in the Pacific. They all got an early mark and he heard all the church bells tolling as he walked home.
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Australians know a robust ABC is worth the cost: my response to those who want to shrink the public broadcaster.
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It is a telling insight into these difficult and troubling times, just how many news stories end with important contact details for Lifeline and other crisis support agencies.
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Is the nation ever more creative than in Book Week? Thanks to all the mums, dads, carers, teachers and kids who make thousands of Book Week celebrations look so wonderful.
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Delighted to welcome
@DrEmmaLJohnston
to
@Sydney_Uni
as our new DVC Research. A distinguished scholar and outstanding leader in research, we look forward to her joining us in July. Details of her appointment here:
“I am delighted to welcome
@DrEmmaLJohnston
to
@Sydney_Uni
. Professor Johnston is a passionate advocate for all types of
#research
and is deeply committed to supporting research across all our faculties and schools.” - says
@Mscott
#LeadershipForGood
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Bluey : an Emmy and the NYT. Made for the moment. “Stuck Inside? Here’s an Australian Kids’ Show Every Parent Can Love” - The New York Times
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Tonight's
#uber
driver went to Muirfield High and is completing his PhD in neuroscience at Sydney University, focusing on synaptic plasticity. It was a most enlightening journey. (He also has an Uber rating of 4.9 after 2,200 rides.)
#highachiever
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No matter where your virtual
@Sydney_Uni
campus may be today - it’s a great day to support our gender diverse and inclusive community.
#wearitpurple
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A remarkable leader - and a wonderful story. “Knocked back endlessly for principals’ jobs, when he got Dapto he wept.”
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Welcome to Semester 2 at
@Sydney_Uni
: campus is very quiet due to the lockdown. But great teaching and learning continues online due to the marvellous efforts of teachers and students. Look forward to all being back together soon.
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