Sturt's desert peas (Swainsona formosa) near Roxby Downs. The floral emblem of the state of South Australia. From my archives.

Stunned silence, hugs and a very big kiss: at home with the Starmers on election night theguardian.com/politics/artic…

Good summary of the UK election and the challenges for Labour.

Milan’s Brera Modern gallery to open in December after 50 years of delays theguardian.com/world/article/…

Look at those blue eyes.

Today’s outing, a visit to the National Archives of Australia to see the Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize 2024. naa.gov.au/visit-us/event… It’s always a real treat with so many artistic interpretations of the natural world. Here is this year’s winner.

First artwork for Kingston Arts Precinct unveiled | The Canberra Times | Canberra, ACT This is an inspired choice. A wonderful work of art by the late and talented Robert Foster. #art #canberra #Fink canberratimes.com.au/story/8698817/…

With the wind off the snow, Canberra is pretty chilly today. No snow, just sleet and drizzle. Brrrr!

A Madagascan grasshopper. #watercolour #insects #art

Padova?

Wattle we think of next?! 🍃 Happy #WattleDay! It's a day to celebrate a plant that's deeply rooted in Australia's history. But next time you see one of these bloomin' gorgeous plants, you'll be able to fascinate your unsuspecting companion with these facts! 🧵

Holy shit! Bruce Springsteen, with one of the most eloquent endorsements for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz you'll hear. The Boss also delivered one of the strongest repudiations of the loathsome piece of shit I've heard from anyone. Let's fucking go‼️🙌🌊🇺🇸

End of an era. Great gallery. canberratimes.com.au/story/8788800/

Sexual assault allegations ‘ruin man’s life’ all the way to Oval Office chaser.com.au/world/sexual-a…

Noodlefish My old suburb.

It’s been a sad day today walking around seeing all the damage to our trees. Mainly large ash. But small trees too. I found a branch of healthy holly,full of bright red berries, just ripped completely off by the force of the wind! We fished a solid wooden three seater bench out

Michael Leunig, Australian cartoonist, dies aged 79 theguardian.com/australia-news…

Reasons to love Canberra. A kangaroo just hopped through my suburban garden … and then returned 15 minutes later. No wonder they call this the Bush Capital.

A pastel sketch. The River Ouse, Lewes. 20x25cm

Elon Musk, you have blotted your copy book once too often. I’m off to Bluesky like many of your followers. Thanks to my followers for keeping me largely informed, entertained, amused, inspired.