Tag: Australia
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Climate risk Australia: Infrastructure and environment.
Over the last few days, I have be posting excerpts from the risk descriptions appendix to the National Climate Risk Assessment. This is the final installment.They give an alarming overview of our Government’s concerns regarding Australia’s place in the climate emergency. All bold highlights are mine. Risks to resilience of buildings and community infrastructure. Increased extreme weather (e.g., floods, heatwaves, bushfires)…
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Banksy exhibition.
Location: ///lowest.herb.chop Went to see the Banksy exhibition today. Ten out of ten spray paint stars. Banksy is a well deserved culture-jamming icon (IMHO). Spent a long time before each work soaking it in and reading about its context in time and place. I gotta say…after reading all the history and backstories I love this…
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Enlighten 2024
Checked out the Canberra Enlighten Festival last night. A beautiful warm fresh-cut grass Autumn evening in the nations capital. This is the 4th time we have wandered the iconic local buildings now all lit with giant art projections and bespoke soundscapes. Yet, to be honest, each year has been slightly more disappointing than the last.…
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On the road.
Location: ///biographer.corrode.collaborate On the roadIn our bed on wheelsIt may be smallBut it’s got the feels
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Easter Weekend at Parliament House.
Location: https://w3w.co/prices.comet.cabin In-laws in town. Posing in the Great Hall of Parliament House. Additional info: Cafe = unexpectedly delicious fries. Most friendly security guards I have ever met.
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Bus stop update
I originally posted about our local bus stop here. On a recent walk, I met the man behind the aesthetic upgrade. Turns out he is on a mission to bring a little splendiferousness to our suburb. We chatted for a while, and spent some time vacillating over the correct shade of grey to paint the…
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Video: Slim & Soph. Sailing Nakama
This YouTube channel tells the story of two Australians Slim and Soph who, with their cat Chilli, are sailing their boat around the country whilst simultaneously studying for their Law degrees. Because that can’t be too difficult. Right? Their posts are entertaining, beautifully filmed, uplifting and well produced….and just make me want to hop in…
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