Catherine Caine
@catherinecaine.bsky.social
Illness is boring, but I am not. She/they, writer, kind(ish) force of nature.
Trying to wrangle an issue as big and complicated as the NDIS changes into digestible size is a fool's errand.
But I am that fool!
www.nbnnews.com.au/2026/04/23/g...
But I am that fool!
www.nbnnews.com.au/2026/04/23/g...
Government prepares to slash NDIS spending - NBN News
To the NDIS, and disability advocates in the Hunter say they're gutted and fearful of the impact, of
www.nbnnews.com.au
April 23, 2026 at 8:26 AM
Trying to wrangle an issue as big and complicated as the NDIS changes into digestible size is a fool's errand.
But I am that fool!
www.nbnnews.com.au/2026/04/23/g...
But I am that fool!
www.nbnnews.com.au/2026/04/23/g...
Reposted by Catherine Caine
📷 Natural Frame — By Collettivo FX in Palermo, Italy 🇮🇹 A Reason To Smile (8 Photos): streetartutopia.com/2026/04/21/i...
April 21, 2026 at 8:43 AM
📷 Natural Frame — By Collettivo FX in Palermo, Italy 🇮🇹 A Reason To Smile (8 Photos): streetartutopia.com/2026/04/21/i...
'Tis true
April 20, 2026 at 2:17 PM
'Tis true
Reposted by Catherine Caine
"It's time to call BS on the idea that we can't afford to look after Australians.
"Subsidies that largely go to Clive Palmer, Gina Rinehart, BHP, Rio Tinto are growing faster than the NDIS."
@rodcampbell.bsky.social on Australia's out-of-control fossil fuel subsidies. #auspol
🎧 theaus.in/3PHIcMu
"Subsidies that largely go to Clive Palmer, Gina Rinehart, BHP, Rio Tinto are growing faster than the NDIS."
@rodcampbell.bsky.social on Australia's out-of-control fossil fuel subsidies. #auspol
🎧 theaus.in/3PHIcMu
March 22, 2026 at 9:57 PM
"It's time to call BS on the idea that we can't afford to look after Australians.
"Subsidies that largely go to Clive Palmer, Gina Rinehart, BHP, Rio Tinto are growing faster than the NDIS."
@rodcampbell.bsky.social on Australia's out-of-control fossil fuel subsidies. #auspol
🎧 theaus.in/3PHIcMu
"Subsidies that largely go to Clive Palmer, Gina Rinehart, BHP, Rio Tinto are growing faster than the NDIS."
@rodcampbell.bsky.social on Australia's out-of-control fossil fuel subsidies. #auspol
🎧 theaus.in/3PHIcMu
Anxiety, the gig doesn't open until 7pm. It isn't even 5 yet. CHILL, FRIEND
April 16, 2026 at 6:51 AM
Anxiety, the gig doesn't open until 7pm. It isn't even 5 yet. CHILL, FRIEND
I have fancy new glass spice jars and a Dymo.
PARTY TIME
PARTY TIME
April 15, 2026 at 8:14 AM
I have fancy new glass spice jars and a Dymo.
PARTY TIME
PARTY TIME
It's cold enough for a blankie. I will be overjoyed about this for... probably three weeks.
April 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM
It's cold enough for a blankie. I will be overjoyed about this for... probably three weeks.
Reposted by Catherine Caine
Mamdani is not just filling the potholes with the crew. He's creating a visual and personal reminder of the dignity inherent in all of these anonymous government jobs.
Beautiful day to fill the 100,000th pothole of the year.
April 7, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Mamdani is not just filling the potholes with the crew. He's creating a visual and personal reminder of the dignity inherent in all of these anonymous government jobs.
Reposted by Catherine Caine
I see a certain science fiction writer has reopened the discussion about the difference between “clever” and “smart.” Which may be one of the defining problems of our age.
The tech masters and finance guys of the universe are monumentally clever, but I cannot name single one who is smart.
The tech masters and finance guys of the universe are monumentally clever, but I cannot name single one who is smart.
March 31, 2026 at 3:56 AM
I see a certain science fiction writer has reopened the discussion about the difference between “clever” and “smart.” Which may be one of the defining problems of our age.
The tech masters and finance guys of the universe are monumentally clever, but I cannot name single one who is smart.
The tech masters and finance guys of the universe are monumentally clever, but I cannot name single one who is smart.
C'mon, body. We have a fun thing planned. I promise it will hurt less once we start! Probably!
March 28, 2026 at 6:52 AM
C'mon, body. We have a fun thing planned. I promise it will hurt less once we start! Probably!
The overnight temperature has dropped enough that sleep is easier. My body has responded by doing All The Sleep.
March 26, 2026 at 11:11 AM
The overnight temperature has dropped enough that sleep is easier. My body has responded by doing All The Sleep.
Nan, I know that Valley of the Dolls did have a doll on the cover but that doll was made of benzos, it was a Hint.
So what was everyone's book they read way too young?
March 22, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Nan, I know that Valley of the Dolls did have a doll on the cover but that doll was made of benzos, it was a Hint.
The analgesic properties of live Hunters and Collectors are underestimated.
March 7, 2026 at 7:21 AM
The analgesic properties of live Hunters and Collectors are underestimated.
I need just one night under 20C. And <50% humidity. Please, weather gods. Just one.
In related news, what temp is good for running aircon overnight?
In related news, what temp is good for running aircon overnight?
March 6, 2026 at 1:33 AM
I need just one night under 20C. And <50% humidity. Please, weather gods. Just one.
In related news, what temp is good for running aircon overnight?
In related news, what temp is good for running aircon overnight?
Reposted by Catherine Caine
8-yr-old Liza Ostapenko,from a rural border settlement in Chernihiv region,greets Ukrainian Defenders returning from Russian captivity-in any weather,at any time of day,in every season
Whenever Liza learns about a prisoner exchange,she runs to the road near home with a Ukrainian flag
📹valera.glyhov
Whenever Liza learns about a prisoner exchange,she runs to the road near home with a Ukrainian flag
📹valera.glyhov
March 4, 2026 at 6:57 PM
8-yr-old Liza Ostapenko,from a rural border settlement in Chernihiv region,greets Ukrainian Defenders returning from Russian captivity-in any weather,at any time of day,in every season
Whenever Liza learns about a prisoner exchange,she runs to the road near home with a Ukrainian flag
📹valera.glyhov
Whenever Liza learns about a prisoner exchange,she runs to the road near home with a Ukrainian flag
📹valera.glyhov
Okay cuties, let's try this again.
Hi
Hi
March 4, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Okay cuties, let's try this again.
Hi
Hi
Am currently full of facts about the Night Witches and may need to acquire a romantic partner in order to share said facts
December 30, 2024 at 1:55 PM
Am currently full of facts about the Night Witches and may need to acquire a romantic partner in order to share said facts
I ain’t going back to Twitter. So here shall be the home for a plethora of randomness going forward
December 30, 2024 at 1:29 PM
I ain’t going back to Twitter. So here shall be the home for a plethora of randomness going forward
I, like many geeks, know a staggering amount about a number of media I’ve never actually seen.
It’s time to watch #DS9.
My thoughts on the pilot episodes:
1. Did the Locutus of Borg incident happen during a season or a movie? I forget but am determined that you know I recall his name.
It’s time to watch #DS9.
My thoughts on the pilot episodes:
1. Did the Locutus of Borg incident happen during a season or a movie? I forget but am determined that you know I recall his name.
October 28, 2023 at 8:41 AM
I, like many geeks, know a staggering amount about a number of media I’ve never actually seen.
It’s time to watch #DS9.
My thoughts on the pilot episodes:
1. Did the Locutus of Borg incident happen during a season or a movie? I forget but am determined that you know I recall his name.
It’s time to watch #DS9.
My thoughts on the pilot episodes:
1. Did the Locutus of Borg incident happen during a season or a movie? I forget but am determined that you know I recall his name.
Reposted by Catherine Caine
Oh my goodness - come meet me, @catherinecaine.bsky.social and a bunch of other awesome comrades and get a free feed, a cool beanie and scarf, and fairy bread! 1PM on Thursday the 24th of August.
RSVP Essential:
https://actionnetwork.org/events/newcastle-meetup-free-auwu-beanies-and-scarves/
RSVP Essential:
https://actionnetwork.org/events/newcastle-meetup-free-auwu-beanies-and-scarves/
Free AUWU Beanies and Scarves!
AUWU beanies and scarves have arrived! We'll be handing them out free to unemployed workers and welfare recipients in Newcastle at a meetup from 1:00 PM on Thursday the 24th of August at Bernie's Bar,...
actionnetwork.org
August 10, 2023 at 7:03 AM
Oh my goodness - come meet me, @catherinecaine.bsky.social and a bunch of other awesome comrades and get a free feed, a cool beanie and scarf, and fairy bread! 1PM on Thursday the 24th of August.
RSVP Essential:
https://actionnetwork.org/events/newcastle-meetup-free-auwu-beanies-and-scarves/
RSVP Essential:
https://actionnetwork.org/events/newcastle-meetup-free-auwu-beanies-and-scarves/
Man I suck at slicing fresh bread
August 7, 2023 at 11:02 AM
Man I suck at slicing fresh bread
Watching sovcit arrests as a leftist is a complex and nuanced experience
August 6, 2023 at 4:34 PM
Watching sovcit arrests as a leftist is a complex and nuanced experience
There’s always a chance to reinvent yourself on new socials. Which me-pieces shall I bring here?
August 4, 2023 at 7:29 AM
There’s always a chance to reinvent yourself on new socials. Which me-pieces shall I bring here?
Dang, I probs need to write a few posts so new people have some idea who I am?
Current obsessions:
- delta p
- nuanced discussion about cluster munitions in Ukraine
- the social weirdness of using a wheelchair
- the politics of poverty
- magpies
Current obsessions:
- delta p
- nuanced discussion about cluster munitions in Ukraine
- the social weirdness of using a wheelchair
- the politics of poverty
- magpies
July 17, 2023 at 3:33 PM
Dang, I probs need to write a few posts so new people have some idea who I am?
Current obsessions:
- delta p
- nuanced discussion about cluster munitions in Ukraine
- the social weirdness of using a wheelchair
- the politics of poverty
- magpies
Current obsessions:
- delta p
- nuanced discussion about cluster munitions in Ukraine
- the social weirdness of using a wheelchair
- the politics of poverty
- magpies
Transitive social media flux be damned, I have priorities.
July 17, 2023 at 1:44 PM
Transitive social media flux be damned, I have priorities.