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Occupation Shortage List outdoors.krtra.com/c/l5Ly04HeTp... Outdoor Adventure Guide shortages in all States, but ok in the NT

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On October 1, Balin Miller died when he accidentally rappelled off the end of his rope in Yosemite. We examine the flawed media reaction to his death. explorersweb.com/balin-miller...

Reynolds should be shunned wherever she goes. A global pariah for the rest of her life.

Learning new ropes

Dignity for Everyone: Periods are Wild In 2025, the BARCOM Expeditions took a significant step forward in ensuring that the female members of the expedition felt comfortable, respected, and supported on camp—no matter what time of the month it is. ... barcomrafting.wordpress.com/2025/10/12/b...

Also: if you work for ICE, even if you’re not one of the ones arresting citizens or tackling 15-year-olds or zip-tying kids together and segregating them by race, you’re part of the mechanism making it happen, and you should suffer long-term social and post-regime-change consequences.

How many recommendations did the Robodebt Royal Commission make, again? And which one, specifically, did the government refuse to recognise, let alone commit to?

And then there were none: Australia’s only shrew declared extinct

at some stage the UN will need to recognise that is no longer feasible for it to be based in New York

Happy butterfly season to all who celebrate. If you’re in Melbourne good news - the caper whites have arrived!

Nature is a powerful tool to support mental wellbeing! "The genius of nature is that as well relaxing us, it lifts us up, making us feel inspired, energised and more likely to get on with our To Do Lists." https://growwild.kew.org/blog/science-behind-nature-and-mental-health #WorldMentalHealthDay

Even after being found guilty of 'officer misconduct' for mishandling the Robodebt referral, Commissioner of the NACC continues consultancy role despite concerns of perceived conflicts of interest. At $820k/year surely he can focus on doing one job well? www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Outdoor Recreation and Leadership Qualification Review (Australia) The review will critically evaluate and update qualifications in the sector to ensure they align with current industry needs, regulatory requirements, safety, and wellbeing outcomes. humanability.com.au/projects/out...

Jack Dickinson, 26, says “we’re winning this.”

Uncover the secrets of successful outdoor adventures, starting with meticulous planning. Discover practical tips for staying safe and making the most of every moment in nature. Learn from your mistakes, and prepare for even more exhilarating adventures ahead. Find out more at www.exploresafe.au

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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“Competency” This was always going to be done badly, but I didn’t think this badly.

🌿 World Mental Health Day – October 10 🌿 Hiking is powerful therapy, it reduces stress, boosts mood, improves sleep, and reconnects us with nature. Take a walk for your mind today. 💚 👉 trailhiking.com.au/the-benefits-of-hiking #WorldMentalHealthDay #TrailHikingAustralia #NatureTherapy

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#Melbourne grass #pollen forecast for today (Thursday, Oct 9) is Moderate. Get the App for more pollen forecasts: https://bit.ly/melbournpollen#Melbourne#pollenNote: Other locations within Victoria have a High forecast today.

In Discworld, cities thrive because they welcome dwarfs, trolls, vampires, and humans alike. Ankh-Morpork works because everyone belongs. Funny how fiction can seem more humane than policy sometimes.

Dad’s books are full of empathy, common sense, and a healthy suspicion of the powerful. But at its heart his work is also about how systems keep people poor while pretending it’s their own fault. So I hope Kemi’s taking notes as well as reading the jokes.

Look at her go! #invertebrates 🌿

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Trees! Everyone loves trees... but they love their property values even more! Booooo www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Vote Bundjil 2025 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

After examining 10,494 herbarium specimens of the orchid genus Caladenia, new Australian research suggests there’s been a >60% decline in orchid pollination since 1977 with sexually deceptive orchid species more impacted #orchids #ozflora #wildoz #pollination www.abc.net.au/news/science...

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Fiery Senate exchange reveals investigation into coal firm allegedly clearing endangered greater glider habitat

It appears to me from the outside that the manual review process (which the Australian government has said it wants for the under 16s ban) led to ID docs being kept longer than needed.

Team Tuesday #Westerfoldians

A friend from my tent vestibule last Wednesday night 🦂

❝ Goal 2 - ZERO HUNGER Scouts, let’s promote sustainable agriculture, advocate for fair land distribution, cut food waste and ensure access to healthy food so no one goes hungry. ❞ — Scouts for SDGs Worried about food waste? We’ve got that covered.

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If Yale were a person, it's $41.4B endowment would make it only the 23rd richest America. It's less than a tenth of Elon Musk's wealth, less than a sixth of Larry Ellison's. So how come it's fine to put a wealth tax on Yale, but unworkable and economically destructive if applied to them? 🤔

Good morning! It’s our last meal on the rafts for X2 2025, so it’s a big one 🍳 — in Wood Wood, Victoria, Australia.

Thursday is a big day on the river for our BARCOM participants. This is where we see the raft crews come together; this is where the memories that last a lifetime are forged. barcomrafting.wordpress.com/2023/09/21/t...

Raft pancakes or pancake rafts?

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Evening on the river

Day 1 on the water for X2 2025 with @barcom.bsky.social #ScoutsVictoria #OutsideIn25 #Venturers #BARCOM

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