And crickets 🦗🦗🦗 from Australian media

This 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 we are aware of….

Somebody posted this on a Discord server I frequent. Possibly the most Edwardian feline gentleman I have ever seen.

#caturday

Well, at least the BBC is covering this.

Happy 80th Birthday to the legendary Tim Curry! 🖤

This image is a political illustration from the German newspaper Die Zeit depicting a confrontation between a Pope and a US President.

The artwork is titled "Pope Leo XIV" and portrays a tension-filled scene between the two figures.

REMEMBER NSW.
State Election is in:
3 2 7 days.
Let's send 'MossadMinns' back Home to Israel
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Trump steers America into a ditch but shush, don’t tell the media…

A person performs in front of a crowd in Trafalgar Square. A yellow Khanda symbol appears in the top left corner. Overlaid yellow text reads “Celebrate Vaisakhi,” followed by “18 April | Trafalgar Square” and “12–6pm.” A large audience is visible in the background.

No plans for today? Look no further.

Head over to our annual celebration of Sikh culture and heritage at Vaisakhi on the Square.

Expect live music, free tea and vegetarian snacks, and family-friendly performances.

Everyone is welcome.

www.london.gov.uk/events/vaisa...

I've followed @themerl.bsky.social for at least 8 years, then, from. But visited for the first time yesterday with @calmerfuture.bsky.social. I went especially for their excellent Radical Rural trail. But we also got childishly excited following the rat trail and lingering in the Ladybird gallery.

After the day we’ve had on Bluesky, we all need this. #Cats 🐈‍⬛

Do the clowns in One Nation and the Liberal party not understand that - according to the 2021 Census - approximately HALF (48.2%) of Australians have a parent born overseas?
Just how they think they can dismantle our successful, multi-cultural society remains an international mystery!

Gorgeous 💜

Logging and thinning are putting Alpine Ash forests at risk Australia’s Alpine Ash forests are endangered and highly vulnerable to fire. Logging, thinning and burning are increasing that risk – not reducing it.

Alpine Ash forests are already endangered – and current forestry practices are making things worse.
Logging, thinning and burning increase flammability and push these ecosystems closer to collapse, David Lindenmayer, Chris Taylor and Phil Zylstra write.
#auspol #Environment #Climate #Forestry #Bush…

A praying mantis on my light while camping at Gluepot Reserve.

We're making some huge progress with George Clooney.

His skin will take another couple of weeks to heal but look at his body language now. He's out walking and everything.

A southern whiteface with "Lake Gluepot" in the background.
(Note: There is no Lake Gluepot. That was just our name for the unusual new body of water that suddenly appeared after the heavy rain in March.)
Gluepot Reserve, South Australia.

Pope Leo reframes the moral language of war Leo may help break a trend that has dominated American Catholicism – less religion as national glue, more faith as a critique of power.

Pope Leo reframes the moral language of war johnmenadue.com/post/2026/04/pope-leo-re... #Auspol

Rinehart's "Advance" preps for MAGA blitz - The Klaxon Australia’s main “MAGA” group is preparing to launch an attack ad over surging fuel prices — while failing to point out they are caused by Donald Trump’s America and Israel starting a war.

🚨Australia's MAGA movement –– run by a handful of billionaires –– is preparing to launch an attack ad over surging fuel prices....While failing to mention the cause is MAGA US President Donald Trump's invasion of Iran.

Funded by... guess who?
theklaxon.com.au/7j6m

It seems to me like Bluesky is really taking off recently. It’s having a growth spurt I think.

I’m going to post a lot more original content here now.

I help save street dogs in Thailand and try to post content that is uplifting and that will make you smile!

The old dogs are my fav ❤️

ABC News logo Headline: Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith charged with war crimes, taken into custody

Guardian Aus news headline text: Ben Roberts-Smith Arrest of national war hero Ben Roberts-Smith cuts deeply to core of Australian psyche Criminal charges against the Victoria Cross recipient now on remand has deeply divided a nation whose identity is often entwined with the exploits of young men on foreign fields By Ben Smee

#BenRobertsSmith is charged with FIVE war crime MURDERS.
• ABC News headline:
mentions he's a Victoria Cross recipient, no mention of murder.
• GuardianAus headline:
mentions he's a national war hero AND a Victoria Cross recipient, no mention of murder.
Word choice in headlines frames the story.

Gout Gout smashes 20-second barrier in 200m sprint, beating own national record The 18-year-old has become the first Australian to legally break the 20-second barrier over 200m after he recorded a time of 19.67.

Gout Gout smashes 20-second barrier in 200m sprint, beating own national record

Mt. Fuji and cherry blossoms at Arakurayama Sengen Park 🌸🗻 Honestly, one of the most stunning views in Japan. So… will you come see it for yourself next cherry blossom season? 😉

Mt. Fuji and cherry blossoms at Arakurayama Sengen Park 🌸🗻
Honestly, one of the most stunning views in Japan.
So… will you come see it for yourself next cherry blossom season? 😉

#MountFuji
#MtFuji
#Fujisan
#Sakura
#Japan

French perspective

I've been very lucky with DNA testing - only good things have come from it. After researching for many years, brick walls came tumbling down and new families found. No unexcepted results, but I have seen in other people, how disturbing and life altering they can be. Approach with care.

She refuses to give up. With the help of our team she and weeks of patience this very senior lady is making progress

10 Miraculous Dog Stories That Will Put A Huge Smile On Your Face The best creatures in the world

Prepare to smile a lot! What a great week and the good news we all need in our lives!

niallharbison.substack.com/p/10-miracul...

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That’s exactly what my Thomas did when I was at the RSPCA looking a kitten. We were together for 19 years. 😻

'The Little Tree', The Dove, Hammersmith by Roy Glanville (1911–1965)

(Grundy Art Gallery)