Yvonne Perkins
@perkinsy
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Professional writer: technical writing & #OzHist digital history. Find me on Mastodon @[email protected]
Wurundjeri Land - Melbourne
Joined October 2010
Annual reflection that in Australia writers aren't deemed important enough to be invited to the #Logies. I wrote or produced three of the projects nominated, but, like every year, will be sitting at home in front of the telly.
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Okay. It’s just 8am & I’m already in tears (of gratitude) Just read this donation we just got for Jilya and I challenge you NOT to blub like I just did ♥️🖤💛 How awesome are ppl. This beautiful person is just too much
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Just in case anyone was thinking that everything in libraries and archives has been digitised… https://t.co/ZfvIbw3XAk
theglobeandmail.com
Former head of Canada’s public service says poor record-keeping is limiting the ability of the public to access information
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Grief never leaves us, neither should it. Our focus with grief, trauma & loss is to soften reactions to triggers, to memories over time and to make sure grief is not buried or avoided. Giving ourselves space to cry; to feel anger; sadness; is an essential part of that softening.
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Millions of pages scraped from the web, Reddit posts, books, and more are used to create ChatGPT. Scooped up in this data is some of the personal information you share about yourself online, and that data is now getting OpenAI into trouble: https://t.co/O9FEojIop4
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We thank the Australian government for highlighting members of the Baha'i Faith in Iran who have suffered from decades of continued, systemic persecution #Bahai #HumanRights #BahaisInIran
@TimWattsMP
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My cousin @NassimKhadem shares insights from her childhood, her family's emigration from #Iran, her journey to becoming an award-winning journalist, and her passionate reporting on the #IranRevoIution.
Rarely share my personal story. But did this is a deeply personal interview about my childhood, my influences & mentors, my journalism career, my #Persian background, and #IranRevoIution reporting. Podcast on @Spotify Thanks to @DivPillay1
@sadhanasmiles
https://t.co/hUhMQGAU5G
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Palawa woman Dr Gaye Sculthorpe was researching her family history when she saw an illustration that intrigued her. https://t.co/UGTvJYWrak
sbs.com.au
The 'rikawa' or water carrier provides a direct link for palawa to the pre-colonial culture of their ancestors, which is still practised today.
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Really thoughtful piece on the radical nature of rest for adults @siobhanmelise @meredithlake1. There is wisdom behind the Sabbath in many religions - one day of rest helps one replenish and appreciate the sweetness of life https://t.co/whbgBl59L3
abc.net.au
Between the cost-of-living crisis and the modern-day glorification of "grind culture", the idea of rest feels increasingly unattainable. But the "Nap Bishop" says rest isn't just enjoyable, it's a...
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“Oh, Eeyore, I burst the balloon!” said Piglet. There was a very long silence. “My balloon?” said Eeyore at last. “Yes, Eeyore,” said Piglet, sniffing a little. “Here it is. With - with many happy returns of the day.” And he gave Eeyore the small piece of damp rag. ~A.A.Milne
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"'It looks like a lost Mayan city,' says architect Tatjana Djuric-Simovic. “It looks like a subdivision that is not a grid, that follows the topography, but there are no houses.” @ArchDejan and Djuric-Simovic have a solution for a forgotten Australian gem
smh.com.au
The visionary architect dreamed of a New York City in Australia, but the site of his dream became a financial nightmare for many.
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Parramatta Library at PHIVE, Sydney, Australia by @pdjewell for @LibraryPlanet
libraryplanet.net
A Library Planet post by Paul Jewell. Interior of new Parramatta Library at PHIVE (picture courtesy Paul Jewell). Acknowledgement of Country Parramatta Library is situated on the traditional lands …
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‘A truly exceptional book.’ Bain Attwood ‘A tour de force investigation of Indigenous and labour history.’ Rolf Gerritsen ON RED EARTH WALKING **OUT NOW IN NEW FORMAT** https://t.co/SkcKIjNrFN
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Spicy radioactive needle in continent-sized haystack: FOUND
A dangerous radioactive capsule that went missing in Western Australia has been found on the side of an outback road after days of searching. https://t.co/VIkv6h1rtW
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We are truly honoured and humbled to announce that Jilya has received an incredible donation of $100,000 from a family, who wish to remain anonymous as many of our incredible donors often do. We received permission from them to announce this to show them some love.
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"we need #humanities majors who are creators, builders, visionary architects, planners and inventors. Maybe students would see more value in the humanities if those skills were taught too." https://t.co/g5mZ3tS35W
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