Monthly Archives: June 2021

This weeks links (2021-06-27)

In brief: 🦠 From blood clots to Craig Kelly, is the media reporting Covid responsibly? (2021-Jun-30) [The Guardian] ❝ It’s not surprising that those who emphasise individual liberty are more hostile to society-wide government interventions, and not surprising that those … Continue reading

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Changes 11.59PM on Thursday 24 June 2021

From 11.59pm on Thursday 24 June 2021, the COVID-19 restrictions across Victoria will ease further. ❝ On the advice of the Chief Health Officer, restrictions in regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne will ease from 11.59pm Thursday 24 June. And these … Continue reading

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This weeks links (2021-06-20)

In brief: 🚲 The SBS ŠKODA Tour Tracker – The place to watch the Tour de France in full (2021-Jun-08) [SBS Cycling Central] ❝ The award-winning SBS ŠKODA Tour Tracker is the ultimate second-screen experience available in cycling, and you … Continue reading

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Changes 11.59PM on Thursday 17 June 2021

Metropolitan Melbourne – Most settings have changed ❝ From 11.59pm Thursday 17 June, the 25km travel limit will be removed and travel between metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria will resume. ❞ [3] ❝ Intra-state travel limit: • Removal of 25km … Continue reading

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Yarra River – what’s safe?

A major rain event may result in the river flooding and being too dangerous to paddle. Try to avoid paddling a river that is still rising as there is no way to judge how high it will go. ❝ After … Continue reading

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Changes 11.59PM on Thursday 10 June 2021

Metropolitan Melbourne – Most settings have changed ❝ From 11:59pm Thursday 10 June, the five reasons to leave home will no longer apply in metro Melbourne, and the existing 10-kilometre limit will be increased to 25 kilometres. But wherever possible, … Continue reading

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30 Days Wild – 2021 – week 2

❝ We challenge you to do one wild thing a day throughout the month of June! That’s 30 simple, fun and exciting Random Acts of Wildness. ❞ — 30 Days Wild | The Wildlife Trusts Because here in Australia we … Continue reading

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This weeks links (2021-06-06)

In brief: 🦕 New species of dinosaur – up to 30m long – confirmed as largest ever found in Australia (2021-Jun-07) [The Guardian] ❝ A new species of dinosaur discovered in south-west Queensland has been officially recognised as the largest … Continue reading

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Changes 11.59PM on Thursday 3 June 2021

Metropolitan Melbourne – a further seven days ❝ It’s why, on the advice of Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton, the current restrictions will remain in place in Melbourne for a further seven days, with some small changes. This will give … Continue reading

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30 Days Wild – 2021 – week 1

❝ We challenge you to do one wild thing a day throughout the month of June! That’s 30 simple, fun and exciting Random Acts of Wildness. ❞ — 30 Days Wild | The Wildlife Trusts Because here in Australia we … Continue reading

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