Trisha Boetto
@trishabee.bsky.social
Author: A Venetian Girl In Wagga Wagga
GP Counsellor | Meditation teacher | Kindness | She/her
GP Counsellor | Meditation teacher | Kindness | She/her
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Today marks the 157th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth. He never visited Australia, yet his belief in religious pluralism, cultural identity and coexistence has a striking kinship with Australian multiculturalism, Rakesh Ahuja writes. #Gandhi #Multiculturalism
October 3, 2026 at 3:51 AM
Today marks the 157th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth. He never visited Australia, yet his belief in religious pluralism, cultural identity and coexistence has a striking kinship with Australian multiculturalism, Rakesh Ahuja writes. #Gandhi #Multiculturalism
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The best piece of news, after a relentless and brutal attempt to destroy a decent person and make an example of her, to scare others to silence.
No thanks to the mainstream, which said and did nothing to defend the principle of press freedom and her right to report fact and express an opinion.
No thanks to the mainstream, which said and did nothing to defend the principle of press freedom and her right to report fact and express an opinion.
The Israel lobby has dropped its vexatious lawsuit against @marykostakidis.bsky.social whose bravery and integrity is a light for us all
Andrew Brown #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/mary-kostaki...
Andrew Brown #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/mary-kostaki...
Mary Kostakidis stared down the Zionist lobby, and courage won - Michael West
The Zionist Federation of Australia expected fear, expense and exhaustion to silence Mary Kostakidis. She stood her ground
michaelwest.com.au
September 11, 2026 at 8:34 AM
The best piece of news, after a relentless and brutal attempt to destroy a decent person and make an example of her, to scare others to silence.
No thanks to the mainstream, which said and did nothing to defend the principle of press freedom and her right to report fact and express an opinion.
No thanks to the mainstream, which said and did nothing to defend the principle of press freedom and her right to report fact and express an opinion.
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The many facets of a shining example.
My cartoon tribute to Dolly Parton in tomorrow's @theageaustralia.bsky.social
My cartoon tribute to Dolly Parton in tomorrow's @theageaustralia.bsky.social
August 26, 2026 at 10:49 AM
The many facets of a shining example.
My cartoon tribute to Dolly Parton in tomorrow's @theageaustralia.bsky.social
My cartoon tribute to Dolly Parton in tomorrow's @theageaustralia.bsky.social
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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs causes harm when it underlies any program that starts with 'basic' needs like food and shelter- just look at historical Aboriginal missions or current aged care. 😱
The first human need is IDENTITY- to be seen, valued, connected. All else follows from this recognition.
The first human need is IDENTITY- to be seen, valued, connected. All else follows from this recognition.
August 15, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs causes harm when it underlies any program that starts with 'basic' needs like food and shelter- just look at historical Aboriginal missions or current aged care. 😱
The first human need is IDENTITY- to be seen, valued, connected. All else follows from this recognition.
The first human need is IDENTITY- to be seen, valued, connected. All else follows from this recognition.
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Timeline/life cleanser.
July 9, 2026 at 6:31 AM
Timeline/life cleanser.
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The undisciplined & lawless behaviour of the IDF seems boundless. Combined with the stated aims of Israeli government ministers, it imposes such despair on Palestinian people. I hate antiSemitism, and I oppose this attempted genocide. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Palestinian baby shot dead by Israeli troops in occupied West Bank
The seven-month-old, Sam Fahd Abu Haikal, was in his mother’s arms when soldiers fired on family in Hebron
www.theguardian.com
June 7, 2026 at 3:34 AM
The undisciplined & lawless behaviour of the IDF seems boundless. Combined with the stated aims of Israeli government ministers, it imposes such despair on Palestinian people. I hate antiSemitism, and I oppose this attempted genocide. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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In April 2024, Spain ran its entire national grid on 100% renewable electricity for a full day — and solar was the single largest contributor. No gas. No coal. No nuclear on standby. The lights stayed on in Madrid and Barcelona with nothing but wind, hydro, and sun. Stop #oilandgas !! #ActOnClimate
June 6, 2026 at 4:56 PM
In April 2024, Spain ran its entire national grid on 100% renewable electricity for a full day — and solar was the single largest contributor. No gas. No coal. No nuclear on standby. The lights stayed on in Madrid and Barcelona with nothing but wind, hydro, and sun. Stop #oilandgas !! #ActOnClimate
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Loving this ... so much...
www.theatlantic.com/philosophy/2...
www.theatlantic.com/philosophy/2...
The Ordinary Miracle of Existing
Being alive at all is the most extraordinary stroke of good luck any of us will ever experience.
www.theatlantic.com
June 3, 2026 at 7:52 AM
Loving this ... so much...
www.theatlantic.com/philosophy/2...
www.theatlantic.com/philosophy/2...
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Congratulations Isabel Hanson passed DPhil! Thanks to examiners Carolyn Chew-Graham and Kam Bhui!
May 26, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Congratulations Isabel Hanson passed DPhil! Thanks to examiners Carolyn Chew-Graham and Kam Bhui!
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Every summer I repost this article on how to spot drowning. Please read it and pass on. In the last few years I’ve had SIX messages from people who saved a kid’s life after clicking on the link from my feed.
slate.com/technology/2...
slate.com/technology/2...
Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning
Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect.
slate.com
May 23, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Every summer I repost this article on how to spot drowning. Please read it and pass on. In the last few years I’ve had SIX messages from people who saved a kid’s life after clicking on the link from my feed.
slate.com/technology/2...
slate.com/technology/2...
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Have some manta ray chill to start the day.
From my marine biologist son Rob in Fiji. He lives on an island called Barefoot Manta, helping to protect these guys.
youtu.be/TBWMOIXQCoM?...
From my marine biologist son Rob in Fiji. He lives on an island called Barefoot Manta, helping to protect these guys.
youtu.be/TBWMOIXQCoM?...
Manta highlights
YouTube video by Drawaqa Marine Conservation Trust
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May 12, 2026 at 5:59 AM
Have some manta ray chill to start the day.
From my marine biologist son Rob in Fiji. He lives on an island called Barefoot Manta, helping to protect these guys.
youtu.be/TBWMOIXQCoM?...
From my marine biologist son Rob in Fiji. He lives on an island called Barefoot Manta, helping to protect these guys.
youtu.be/TBWMOIXQCoM?...
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Utterly delighted to hear that Jasmina Kevric, an amazing human and breast surgeon, has received the Les Murray Award @unhcr.org for service to refugees. 🎉🎉🎉
www.unrefugees.org.au/news-and-sto...
www.unrefugees.org.au/news-and-sto...
Surgeon Dr Jasmina Kevric wins 2026 Les Murray Award
Australia for UNHCR and SBS are proud to announce that Dr Jasmina Kevric, a Melbourne-based breast cancer surgeon, is the winner of the 2026 Australia for UNHCR–SBS Les Murray Award for Refugee Recognition.
www.unrefugees.org.au
May 12, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Utterly delighted to hear that Jasmina Kevric, an amazing human and breast surgeon, has received the Les Murray Award @unhcr.org for service to refugees. 🎉🎉🎉
www.unrefugees.org.au/news-and-sto...
www.unrefugees.org.au/news-and-sto...
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I have a cartoonist friend in Afghanistan who draws under the name Kakar. He’s in hiding and has been persecuted for drawing on themes of free expression, free press, women’s rights and education for girls. He’d like me to share his work here. He’d also like for himself and his family to be free.
May 10, 2026 at 10:59 AM
I have a cartoonist friend in Afghanistan who draws under the name Kakar. He’s in hiding and has been persecuted for drawing on themes of free expression, free press, women’s rights and education for girls. He’d like me to share his work here. He’d also like for himself and his family to be free.
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I’m appalled that people thought it smart to boo Welcome to Country ceremonies at Anzac Day dawn services.
I especially acknowledge Bunurong elder Mark Brown who welcomed us cartoonists at our conference in St Kilda a few years ago. He is decent, kind man who deserves respect. I am so sorry.
I especially acknowledge Bunurong elder Mark Brown who welcomed us cartoonists at our conference in St Kilda a few years ago. He is decent, kind man who deserves respect. I am so sorry.
April 27, 2026 at 7:36 AM
I’m appalled that people thought it smart to boo Welcome to Country ceremonies at Anzac Day dawn services.
I especially acknowledge Bunurong elder Mark Brown who welcomed us cartoonists at our conference in St Kilda a few years ago. He is decent, kind man who deserves respect. I am so sorry.
I especially acknowledge Bunurong elder Mark Brown who welcomed us cartoonists at our conference in St Kilda a few years ago. He is decent, kind man who deserves respect. I am so sorry.
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Timeline cleanse: I just got on a bus. An elderly woman was trying to pay but her card didn’t work. She was standing flustered by the driver. A boy, maybe 12 or 13 years old, who was queuing to get on said to the bus driver, “sir can I pay for her?” and then went ahead and paid for her
April 21, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Timeline cleanse: I just got on a bus. An elderly woman was trying to pay but her card didn’t work. She was standing flustered by the driver. A boy, maybe 12 or 13 years old, who was queuing to get on said to the bus driver, “sir can I pay for her?” and then went ahead and paid for her
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If you're in search of a mentor (for writing, cartooning/ illustration, and maintaining healthy creative careers), I now offer online sessions, in addition to the usual in-person option, starting May 7th. HOORAY the internet is sometimes still good for you app.ubindi.com/Megan.Herbert
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April 22, 2026 at 11:29 AM
If you're in search of a mentor (for writing, cartooning/ illustration, and maintaining healthy creative careers), I now offer online sessions, in addition to the usual in-person option, starting May 7th. HOORAY the internet is sometimes still good for you app.ubindi.com/Megan.Herbert
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Please do this ABC
DENMARK AND FRANCE 🇩🇰🇫🇷 bans all Microsoft products from all public offices.
The phaseout is expected to be completed before autumn 2026.
Their products are being replaced with customer versions of Linux and LibreOffice.
This is digital sovereignty being taken back
The phaseout is expected to be completed before autumn 2026.
Their products are being replaced with customer versions of Linux and LibreOffice.
This is digital sovereignty being taken back
April 22, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Please do this ABC
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The closure of the Grace Tame Foundation raises a bigger question – when did disagreement become grounds for shutting someone down?
This isn’t about debate, but a pattern of pressure, defunding and quiet silencing, Sue Barrett writes.
#auspol #GraceTame #FreeSpeech #Accountability #Politics
This isn’t about debate, but a pattern of pressure, defunding and quiet silencing, Sue Barrett writes.
#auspol #GraceTame #FreeSpeech #Accountability #Politics
Defund, don’t debate – the playbook for silencing dissent
The closure of the Grace Tame Foundation exposes a troubling pattern – dissent isn’t debated, it is defunded through pressure applied behind the scenes.
johnmenadue.com
April 13, 2026 at 10:16 PM
The closure of the Grace Tame Foundation raises a bigger question – when did disagreement become grounds for shutting someone down?
This isn’t about debate, but a pattern of pressure, defunding and quiet silencing, Sue Barrett writes.
#auspol #GraceTame #FreeSpeech #Accountability #Politics
This isn’t about debate, but a pattern of pressure, defunding and quiet silencing, Sue Barrett writes.
#auspol #GraceTame #FreeSpeech #Accountability #Politics
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Good morning!
This tiny “snow fairy” is actually one of the most magical little birds on the planet - the long-tailed tit!
In winter, they puff up so much they look like floating snowballs with wings. Photography by @y.odamon
This tiny “snow fairy” is actually one of the most magical little birds on the planet - the long-tailed tit!
In winter, they puff up so much they look like floating snowballs with wings. Photography by @y.odamon
April 12, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Good morning!
This tiny “snow fairy” is actually one of the most magical little birds on the planet - the long-tailed tit!
In winter, they puff up so much they look like floating snowballs with wings. Photography by @y.odamon
This tiny “snow fairy” is actually one of the most magical little birds on the planet - the long-tailed tit!
In winter, they puff up so much they look like floating snowballs with wings. Photography by @y.odamon
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BOOM!
South Australia's power prices have plummeted as they near 100% renewables, proving to the world that relying on wind and solar with battery back-up is possible, more reliable and costs people less.
THIS is how we avoid the next oil crisis.
#EnergyRevolution
South Australia's power prices have plummeted as they near 100% renewables, proving to the world that relying on wind and solar with battery back-up is possible, more reliable and costs people less.
THIS is how we avoid the next oil crisis.
#EnergyRevolution
April 12, 2026 at 6:21 AM
BOOM!
South Australia's power prices have plummeted as they near 100% renewables, proving to the world that relying on wind and solar with battery back-up is possible, more reliable and costs people less.
THIS is how we avoid the next oil crisis.
#EnergyRevolution
South Australia's power prices have plummeted as they near 100% renewables, proving to the world that relying on wind and solar with battery back-up is possible, more reliable and costs people less.
THIS is how we avoid the next oil crisis.
#EnergyRevolution
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don't send our young to war, Albo
this is home (they cannot afford)
their country (what you haven't destroyed)
their future (so darkly uncertain)
but yet ours, and yet young.
let old men expend their hollow breaths instead
the vain raging they started
they can end
this is home (they cannot afford)
their country (what you haven't destroyed)
their future (so darkly uncertain)
but yet ours, and yet young.
let old men expend their hollow breaths instead
the vain raging they started
they can end
March 5, 2026 at 10:39 AM
don't send our young to war, Albo
this is home (they cannot afford)
their country (what you haven't destroyed)
their future (so darkly uncertain)
but yet ours, and yet young.
let old men expend their hollow breaths instead
the vain raging they started
they can end
this is home (they cannot afford)
their country (what you haven't destroyed)
their future (so darkly uncertain)
but yet ours, and yet young.
let old men expend their hollow breaths instead
the vain raging they started
they can end
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Urgent work and why I vote Independent!
Politicians are outnumbered by lobbyists in Parliament House 15 to one; on sitting days hundreds of lobbyists roam the halls in Canberra, meeting with Ministers to influence government policies.
My Clean Up Politics Act would shine a light on lobbyists’ activities.
My Clean Up Politics Act would shine a light on lobbyists’ activities.
Time to end the lobbying protection racket
The number of lobbyists seeking to influence the federal government has soared, yet they’re bound by secrecy that stifles honest business.
www.theage.com.au
February 22, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Urgent work and why I vote Independent!