Michael J. Gratton4d ago

"That's not a quiz, *this* is a quiz", or, how there's no such thing as "an Australian accent".

https://theconversation.com/quiz-can-you-pick-a-victorian-from-a-queenslander-how-our-accents-change-from-state-to-state-250908

#straya

Quiz: can you pick a Victorian from a Queenslander? How our accents change from state to state

Have you ever wondered why Australian accents are so similar compared to the US and UK? There are some subtle differences between states, though.

The Conversation
Show threadLaurent Duval6d ago
Gourmet rodent! #STRAYA @gregeganSF https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/oct/26/australian-water-rats-cut-cane-toads-open-with-surgical-precision-to-feast-on-their-hearts
Australian water rats cut cane toads open with 'surgical precision' to feast on their hearts

Scientists say native rodents in Western Australia have discovered how to kill and eat parts of the poisonous pests

The Guardian
"Musty Bits" McGeeAug 10

Topical Australian cover band idea: The Labubu Gurus

#Straya

shawnandrew_artist@socialhome.networkAug 6

#Books #GraceKarskens #TheColony #Oz #Straya

Show threadiris ✿ sandwalkerAug 1
@kcarruthers at least it wasn't snowing 😆 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-01/hail-creates-snow-scene-outback-south-australia-andamooka/105600156 #straya
Hail creates snow-like scenes in outback towns of South Austalia's far north

A massive hailstorm transforms parts of far north South Australia into a scene from a European winter, which locals say "really did feel like snow".

ABC News
theHigherGeometerJul 31

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-31/giant-stick-insect-acrophylla-alta-wet-tropics-discovery/105596666

#straya #FNQ

Illusive giant stick insect species discovered in rainforests of far north Queensland

Naturalists have made the discovery in the misty rainforests of far north Queensland where tree canopies reach more than 30 metres above the ground and many species are believed to still be unknown.

ABC News
Bruce DavieJul 29
It's been wintry of late in Melbourne but I managed to get out on the bike for a sunny ride along the beach today, with just the right number of layers to stay warm. #Melbourne #straya #cycling
Show threadHeliographJul 29

Incredibly, there's a sequel to this 😭  🐝 #WA #bees

"WA beekeepers are sending a convoy across the Nullarbor

About 600 West Australian beehives are being loaded on trucks to assist South Australian almond growers facing drought."

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-29/wa-beekeepers-offer-help-south-australia-almond-growers/105580888

#straya #beehives #drought #SouthAustralia #WestAustralia

Beekeepers' convoy of WA hives to help South Australia's almond growers

About 600 West Australian beehives are being loaded on trucks to assist South Australian almond growers facing drought.

ABC News
☮ ♥ ♬ 🧑‍💻Jul 27

“Under the #Australian #PrivacyAct, #political parties are exempt from reporting on #DataBreaches and many of the obligations under the act that govern how personal information must be handled.”

#Data / #protection / #Straya <https://theguardian.com/technology/2025/jul/27/trumpet-of-patriots-hack-calls-for-political-parties-report-data-breaches-ntwnfb>

Political parties hold vast amounts of data about Australians. Experts say it’s a growing risk

Ransomware attack puts focus on privacy risks for political parties, which are exempt from many data protection obligations

The Guardian
Show threadSeaFury 🦜🍉Jul 26
OK. PEOPLE who are not Aussies, do not click the link 🤣🤣🤣 there will be an embarrassing fbomb song with faces…. 🤣 #TripleJHottest100 #straya