At least 80 children dead as missile reportedly hits school in southern Iran The building appears to be among many devastated in Trump’s ‘major combat operations’ as long expected attacks arrive

Thank goodness the Iranians are not actually human beings, with lives, hopes and rights . If they were, well, this would be a war crime.

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Were the US actions in Venezuela legal under international law? International law is created by all states, not just the powerful few. This makes international community reactions to breaches particularly important.

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Is there any legal justification for the US attack on Venezuela? International law experts expect Washington to claim self-defence and face little serious pushback

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Emma Johnston was a visionary scientist, environmentalist and leader, with an abiding hope for humanity The University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor, who has died aged 52, was driven by a deep love of science and a desire to safeguard the planet’s future.

Vale, Emma. This is truly gut-wrenching news. Sincere condolences for her family, friends, and countless colleagues in the scientific community. theconversation.com/emma-johnsto...

I’m so sorry, Tanya. Heartbroken 😢

Don’t you hate it when someone loses the last (dog-shaped) jigsaw piece

Oh I like this game

Introduce yourself with 5 animals you’ve seen in the wild:
Great Blue Turaco
Forest Elephant
Eastern Bristlebird
Grey Falcon
Chimpanzee

* selected as animals that when seen were accompanied by tears and/or dancing

You lot seem a little too familiar with SA niche tribal ecology

I’ll take 5% credit and that’s generous

I agree. This is officially a thing for ESA from here on.

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Assoc Prof Holly Kirk presenting at the Ecological Society of Australia 2025 Conference, Tarndanja (Adelaide)

@hollykirk.bsky.social being typically awesome, talking responses of fairy wrens to urban revegetation in Naarm (Melbourne). Very pleased Hol made the wise choice to talk birds at #ESA2025.
@ecolsocaus.bsky.social

Really enjoying hearing so many expert, vibrant and sharp women as plenaries of #esa2025. What bloody superstars 🤩

#womeninSTEM
@ecolsocaus.bsky.social

The motto of #ESA2025 this year is "Biodiversity on the brink – BOLD ACTIONS for a resilient future"

On Thu I'm presenting on a super bold, landscape-scale biodiversity project that will keep 10-25 species from being added to Threatened species list.

Thu 1030!
Big room!
Comfy chairs!
Great photos!

The Superb City Wrens logo, features a stylised blue Wren and a pale blue skyscraper silhouette

Very excited to be speaking in the Nature Positive Cities symposium @ecolsocaus.bsky.social #ESA2025

In a last minute change to advertised content, I'll be talking about the super cool Superb City Wrens project!
🐦🪶🌏
Riverbank Room 3-4, 1:45pm is where it's at!

No, Ez! That would have been cool. Hoary-headed though.

@drphilmccormack.bsky.social being typically awesome at #ESA2025, talking fire law in Lutruwita (Tasmania) to ecologists, weaving law, politics, values, and climate change. @ecolsocaus.bsky.social

Pre-conference #ESA2025 birding with the troops, led more than ably by @hollykirk.bsky.social. Highlight was black cockatoo, followed very closely by the company and giggles @ecolsocaus.bsky.social

Such a powerful opening to #ESA2025, followed by a series of brilliant, clever and compassionate speakers. Really set a positive, energetic, hopeful mood to kick us off.

Hi lovely #AusEcol peeps! Early bird registration is now open for @ecolsocaus.bsky.social #ESA2025, to be held at the end of November on Kaurna Yerta, Adelaide! Very much looking forward to having you all in Rads for a week of ecology and nature conservation cleverness!

esa2025.org.au

Great work, team! You’re going to have to do better “lots of bird species” to satiate us vicarious birders, though, Hugh.

Well that was epic, #ICCB2025 folks! Always energised by the intellect and passion and ideas of the conversation community. Thanks so much to all my beautiful friends, and to the organisers for making the week such an inspiring conference. See you in Mexico! @iccb2025.bsky.social

Our #ICCB2025 #conservation congress statement from today’s @scboceania.org members meeting: static1.squarespace.com/static/66c56...

Here is the link to our SCB Oceania Region Statement from #ICCB2025

As the federal government fumbles on nature law reform, the states are forging ahead

South Australia’s new Biodiversity Act will achieve things no federal or state law has done before. It shows states and territories can achieve ambitious reform.

If @hugepossum.bsky.social is leading it Emily, he’ll guarantee that you see it (no pressure Hugh 🤣)

Appreciate the shout out @martinemaron.bsky.social but I really was only there for the pitta (and yes it was outrageous) 🤣 #ICCB2025 @iccb2025.bsky.social

Oceanians at #ICCB2025 Everyone from (or working in) Australia, Melanesia, Micronesia, & Polynesia is invited to the SCB Oceania meeting, Thursday lunchtime in M9. Grab a lunch plate and make new friends, meet old friends, and find about what SCBO are up to.

WOW! Kinda needed that Holly!