Colour photo of a delicate, white gardenia flower, also known as Cape jasmine, nestled among thick, lush, dark green leaves.
First gardenia from a new planting in my garden. 📷
#Bloomscrolling #Garden #Nature #Flowers #PhotoHour #AusSky #Photography
Just hear me out on this one…
Maybe it is working exactly as intended.
What external oversight is there to audit its outputs?
You might be wondering what an ED doc is doing, commenting on social engineering using automation.
Well.
When it all goes wrong, every problem seems to end in a trip to the emergency system.
Not enough care-> bedsores, aspiration pneumonitis, broken hips etc-> ED
And in the new system, evidently there’s no way to talk to a human to have it resolved 😡
Just listening to abc radio news.
Apparently the algorithm determining disability support is not working. It’s denying high level support to people that can’t breathe without assistance.
Wot. A. Surprise.
#Robodebt
Mayor Mamdani and a child play with Legos while looking very serious and concentrated. The child is impossibly adorable and wearing tiny blue glasses.
No interruptions, please. We’re building universal child care.
Connections
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How did I miss the obvious purple this time 🤷♀️
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Have a safe and fun weekend. Here’s some beauties from our rose garden for you to enjoy.
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A lined piece of paper. The name 'Rhea' is calligraphed on it with swirly decorations.
Dr Patel writing at a table in the middle of a conference hall.
The hidden talents of some people! Look what paediatric surgeon Bhavesh Patel just casually turned out while sitting next to me at #SPICA26. 🤯
I see Prof Peter Doherty seems to have left social media. I hadn't thought about him in a while...
#MedSky
Respirators increase source control by (an) order(s) of magnitude, depending on fit.
They should be the default choice to protect patients from airborne viruses.
Section of the Victorian Respiratory Surveillance Report (6 March 2026) titled Laboratory surveillance – Case notifications. Over the past week, COVID-19 notifications increased 20%, influenza decreased 10%, and RSV increased 24% in Victoria.
Chart from the Victorian Respiratory Surveillance Report (6 March 2026) showing weekly COVID-19 notified cases in Victoria from 2 March 2025 to 28 February 2026. Cases peaked around 1,500–1,600 per week in mid-2025, declined through late 2025, and remain lower in early 2026 with a recent increase. Latest data (week ending 28 Feb 2026): 345 cases last week, up from 288 two weeks earlier +20% increase Activity remains well below the mid-2025 peak but has risen slightly in recent weeks.
Chart from the Victorian Respiratory Surveillance Report (6 March 2026) showing weekly influenza notifications in Victoria from 2 March 2025 to 28 February 2026, broken down into Influenza A, Influenza B, and combined A+B cases. Notifications peaked around 5,000 cases per week in mid-2025, then declined through late 2025 and early 2026. Latest data (week ending 28 Feb 2026): Influenza (total): 176 cases (−10%) from 195 two weeks earlier Influenza A: 122 cases (−16%) from 146 two weeks earlier Influenza B: 53 cases (+8%) from 49 two weeks earlier Overall influenza activity is currently low compared with the mid-2025 peak.
Chart from the Victorian Respiratory Surveillance Report (6 March 2026) showing weekly RSV notified cases in Victoria from 2 March 2025 to 28 February 2026. Cases peaked around 2,100 per week in July 2025 before steadily declining. Latest data (week ending 28 Feb 2026): 161 RSV cases, up from 130 two weeks earlier +24% increase Current RSV activity remains low compared with the mid-2025 peak, though notifications have risen slightly in recent weeks.
Victorian Weekly Respiratory Surveillance Report: 6 Mar 2026
From 22 Feb to 28 Feb 2026:
🔸COVID positivity rate: 3.2% (+0.3%)
🔹COVID: 345 (+20%)
🔹Influenza A: 122 (-16%)
🔹Influenza B: 53 (+8%)
🔹RSV: 161 (+24%)
Source: health.vic.gov.au/infectious-d...
Oh now this could be a thing…
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Repost and make sure you copy in @support.bsky.team
We need to get Marie Coleman back on here as a priority #auspol
What’s going on, @support.bsky.team? Marie Coleman AO @mariecolemanao.bsky.social is a former Australian of the Year and a widely respected public servant and journalist. Why has her account been suspended?
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_C...
Oh dear Marie
Marie is the loveliest person alive.
Correct handle for Marie Coleman's account is
@mariecolemanao.bsky.social
Suspended?
Seems suspended
Missing the ao in her account name
Already following but thanks for the chance to catch up on missed posts
@susanmccreery.bsky.social
A lovely account to follow
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Image of a flight of broad outdoor steps. Native Australian violets (Viola hederacea), which can form a ground cover of masses of kidney-shaped leaves & tiny mauve & white flowers, are spilling out of my garden to grow along the steps. Thirroul, NSW.
The native violets are taking over the steps and I'm here for it.
Well played 3wombats and George
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Helpful guidance thanks
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