Applied for job. Applying for a course in June because said job will maybe take a year to get back to me (competition). As it did before but I bottled it. Now I'm pretty confident I'm overqualified 🫠 but things are looking good. Need money. Need a life. #nicethings #recovery #speirgorm

The Fish Doorbell — The Fish Doorbell Did you spot a fish? Press the Fish Doorbell! This alerts our lock operator to let the fish through. The Fish Doorbell is in Utrecht, NL.

With all the crap going on, do not forget the Fish Doorbell is now live for the season

#fishdoorbell

#nicethings

#gentlestuff

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Have you had your dosis of #Benito today? 😁
#BadBunny 🐰 #NiceThings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6FuWd4wNd8

a man says nice things in front of a screen with ribbon on it ALT: a man says nice things in front of a screen with ribbon on it

#NiceThings

Ireland’s basic income for the arts scheme becomes permanent When piloted, initiative that provided €325 a week to eligible artists recouped more than its net cost, study shows

It's limited in numbers & duration (for individuals), and more of a supplementary income, but it's been a success and made permanent.

May it pave the way for more UBI programs to come 🤞
#nicethings #ubi

Oranges and limes

Just a reminder that the glory of California, is that it gives you this, year around.

Also, if a tree hangs out over the public sidewalk with fruit on it, passersby are legally allowed to pick that, and have a snack.

#Gardening

#NiceThings #ShareTheBounty

#NiceThings 🩷🌺

#nicethings #hopethings

Snowy hill with trees. In the foreground some stone pillars (part of a piece of art) and a red sky.

-8 degrees Centigrade and a wonderful winter’s dawn on Telegrafenberg. #nicethings

More public toilets mean more people can access public life.
If there's no loos you can use, you can't go out. Period.

Hoping this will include accessible & unisex/all-gender toilets too.
#nicethings

Koala catches a ride on Brisbane bus after dash across busy suburban street A rescue groups says the quick-thinking of a Brisbane bus driver could have saved the koala — named Peri — from being hit by traffic on a busy road.

Meanwhile in Brisbane, buses are being overtaken by fare avoiding koalas
#australia #nicethings

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From 99 to 15 cases: How outback region reduced preventable disease A lack of access to clean clothes and sheets led to high rates of heart disease in this outback Queensland town. But an Indigenous-led washing initiative is changing health outcomes in the region.

Rheumatic heart disease has been reduced by 85% in Doomadgee by addressing the root causes.

An Indigenous-led collaborative health initiative provides laundry services, health screenings, and education campaigns co-designed with local elders.

Yes! Preventative health care!

#hopethings #nicethings

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Former gymnast's mission to rehome disability equipment Ava Costa's spinal injury sparked an outpouring of support from the gymnastics community. Now the teenager wants to ensure others can spend less time in hospital.

Teenager starts Sharing Shed for disability equipment ❤️
#nicethings #circulareconomy

GPs given ability to diagnose adults with ADHD in bid to cut wait times From December 1, specialist general practitioners will have the ability to diagnose adults with ADHD and prescribe medication, in an Australian first.

"GPs in QLD will have the ability to diagnose ADHD in adults and prescribe medication, in an Australian first.

The changes will come into effect from Dec 1 and expand the scope of specialist GPs in Queensland, who can currently prescribe ADHD meds for patients from 4 to 18 years old."
#nicethings

#nicethings Tweenage girl waving to the driver as the train pulled in.

Boy hitting the door button then politely letting others board first.

Thank you bees
#nicethings

The 'grotesque policy cock-up' stopping downsizers freeing up their homes In regional Australia, where baby boomers are being told to downsize to free up homes, country communities are having to become developers to build appropriate-sized housing.

Communities coming together to build small homes for older people to move into, freeing up larger homes for families.

It's win-win. Elders get to remain in their communities and younger people can own a home. #nicethings

Governments & councils need to get on board and provide support.

I Tried A Luxury Hot Chocolate Machine & It’ll Make Your Holidays SO Much Cozier We tested the Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser and explain how it works, its pros and cons, flavor options, and whether this hot chocolate maker is worth the price.

Yeah, but are we going to be able to AFFORD the cocoa to use in it? #Presents #Xmas #Christmas #Gifts #GiftIdeas #Discover #News #📰News #HotChocolateMachine #Holidays #Winter #WinterSolstice #Cozy #Comfort #NiceThings #Kitchen #Food #Foodie #Appliances #FoodFun #Women

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#nicethings Solar success!

In my lifetime I've seen telephone calls go from $$$$s to free public phones and mobile phone plans all including unlimited calls and SMSes.

Now there's so much electricity, it's going to be free! 😭

#nicethings the kind stranger who held the door open for me when I was exiting a building carrying a large awkward bundle yesterday.

An awesome use of Blue Sky's features! ❤️
#nicethings

#nicethings : the guard held the train for me when he saw me running for it ❤️
Especially appreciated as I had already just missed the alternative bus home

Australian households to get free electricity three hours a day Saying there is enough solar power for everyone in the daytime, the federal government will direct retailers to provide three hours of free power every day to consumers.

#nicethings Australians to get free electricity for 3 hours a day.

That means aircon! 😌 Will sure help to make houses more liveable during the day.

Pair it with a big household battery and reduce power bills even more, and be protected from blackouts.

#nicethings : A doctor clinic in the next suburb has started bulk billing all appointments thanks to the new Medicare incentives.

It has online bookings, appointments from tomorrow morning (!!), and is accessible via public transport 😮😮😮

#nicethings : the many posts on local community groups of houses with candy for kids on Halloween ❤
(we're not in America)

#nicethings : the sound of my coworker laughing on a phone call ❤️

#nicethings : a person on the train helping a tourist get to their station after they fell asleep and missed it.

A mini Schnauzer eating his dinner on the couch

A truck with red heart balloons, that say "Will you marry me" and "I love you"

A miniature Schnauzer looking at its owner

Haven't posted in awhile, my posts get all drowned out but its think I'll post something cheery since everything is crap in the US.
#DOGS #nicethings #love

#nicethings : the local neighbourhood Facebook groups which are full of people giving things away, helping each other, reuniting lost pets, and photos of the local suburb sign being decorated for holidays.

They're a good bunch of people that do much for restoring my faith in humanity.