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@abcnews presenter, senior reporter, fmr Europe corro, mum, serial jogger, sport/science buff, francophile, don't let me near karaoke gearin.mary @abc .net.au

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@MaryGearin
MaryGearin
1 year
Some personal news: This Saturday night's ABC News bulletin will be my last. After 30 years on and off at the ABC, I'm calling time. Like many people, I've been looking at life in a new way since the pandemic 🧵
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Are the NK cheerleaders meaning to move in concert with rendition of Uptown Funk?? Surreal @pyeongchang2018 #IceHockey @abcnews
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1 year
I'm considering various opportunities, but if you're in need of a journalist- communicator- presenter- strategist- analyst with a focus on community connection and public accountability, decades of contacts and insights, with a side order of puns, hit me up!
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I specifically want to thank the audience - I've developed a profound sense of connection with you and for that I'm very grateful. I'm honoured to have met people from so many walks of life, across the world, and told their stories.🧵
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2 years
You are seen, rainbow kids - we respect you, we support you 🌈🌈 #WearItPurpleDay2022
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Thoughts are with those with no mums, inadequate mums, absent mums, or lost or far-off children Hope everyone’s been ok today. These days are fleeting and not guaranteed, for anyone #MothersDay
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A day for the kids! Great to see a green light for 12-15 yo vax and proud to #WearItPurple - all kids deserve to feel valued and safe @abcmelbourne @abctv @PaulHiggins
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1 year
Backing up Stan and all my colleagues facing racism and trolling #istandwithstan #werejectracism
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4 years
So there I was actually enjoying MMM Soft Rock (longstanding dodgy musical tastes) Until I heard the slogan: "because if we wanted to be yelled at, we'd go home to our wives" AH @TripleMMelb now I get it. Should never have been listening to it. Won't make the same mistake again
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I’ve seen too many talented colleagues angry and frustrated, taking on more and more roles for no extra pay and no real prospects of progression. Too many have already walked out the door. We love our ABC. I’m standing @withmeaa for a fair go and a better Aunty #dontdiscountabc
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It's time for me to explore other adventures, but I leave knowing ABC's future lies safe in the hand of its critical-thinking workers, never compromising their values. From being a wide-eyed, permed-up cadet in 1991, to becoming the ABC's first female TV news sports presenter..🧵
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MaryGearin
3 years
Last day of un-telly threads! Have had a ball filling in for @Raf_Epstein on #drive - don’t fret, he’s back next week Join me for huuuuuge news day @abcmelbourne
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..a long-form specialist for a decade on 730, Europe Correspondent, its first National Sport Correspondent, & for the past 5 years News presenter and senior journalist in Melbourne - it's been a rich and stimulating stint working alongside some of the best humans on the planet🧵
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@MaryGearin
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3 years
Filling in one day only for @latrioli @abcmelbourne #Mornings - join me!
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Go you wonderful young LGBTI+ kids - you be you 💜 #WearItPurpleDay @abcnews @ABCTV
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4 years
AWESOME breaking news! Will Callaghan's been found. After two nights in the bush in those temps. Brilliant work from all those wonderful people searching
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5 years
Can I commend to you (at the risk of indulgence) the @abcnews 7pm news tonight on #iview - a really comprehensive, clear coverage of #coronavirusaustralia - the measures to take, the anxieties, the current situation. More than ever, we need clear information
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VT feeling Friday @BreakfastNews
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Woah nelly! That’s Flinders St, not the Murray Darling. We’ll be reporting on both — soon at 7pm @abcmelbourne #floods
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Non Olympics rights holders are kept within very strict limits of how much we can show in a day. Stills are our fallback And I think @ABCTV does a darn good job of working within that
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Is there anything more awkward than @abcnews showing slide shows during the news for the Olympics? Can't you get access to the video @MaryGearin ? @TamaraOudyn ??
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Remember that $30m of taxpayers' money granted to Foxtel that they could decide how to spend? This is an extra $10m... details uncovered by @danziffer @abcnews
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3 years
Party dress tonight? Party dress tonight. Join me for the roundup of #FreedomDay from the marvellous @abcmelbourne team at 7pm @ABCTV #iview
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. @leighsales : “Your first World Cup was in 2007, what’s the difference being a Matilda now?” @lisadevanna11 : “Being interviewed on ABC - people being interested in us” @abc730 All strength to you Lisa & @TheMatildas - people are finally caught up with you - loving your work 💪🏼
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and realise I want to take time to discover myself away from Aunty's warm embrace for a while, before I work out what's next for me in journalism and beyond. I have loved every challenging, crazy, privileged moment of working for the ABC. 🧵
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One no longer feels like the loneliest number — go Vic, you legends 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 #COVIDVIC19
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Novak’s double fault: ❌ admits conducting interview and photoshoot despite knowingly having Covid ❌admits his team made ‘human error’ when filling out immigration form What do you make of it? Join me on #drive @abcmelbourne and Statewide for the conversation - from 3.30
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Proud moment! @chloeesposito91 and dad/coach Daniel with historic GOLD #Rio2016 #OneTeam
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3 years
My son just showed me images of cheetah cubs with their emotional support dogs and my day is made
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Puppy. You’re welcome
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It’s gobsmacking
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Louise Milligan
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Tune in to @4corners . This one’s for the women of Parliament, on the phone to me for 5 months. Women privately so frustrated, but who feel silenced and sidelined. And it’s for all the wives. In far-flung locations, holding up electorates, wrangling the kids alone. We salute you.
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Double-jabbed! AZ x 2 Double lucky Double grateful #GetVaccinated
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5 years
This... is beautiful beyond words. On so many levels. I hope this gives hope and grace to everyone feeling devastated tonight. #australiaburns #fires @abcnews
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How fun has this been! My last day on #Drive @abcmelbourne ⁩ And what a cruisy news day to end on.. 😬 Join me soon
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2 years
Childhood educator rally in Melbourne @abcmelbourne @abcnews
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4 years
Coffee on hand! Ready for your calls! Filling in for Raf soon on @abcmelbourne Ought to be heaps of fun- Join me
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3 years
Chuffed to be filling in for @Raf_Epstein @nicolechvastek on @abcmelbourne on Drive - back on telly next week but wearing radio threads for a few weeks over summer Join me from 4pm
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After a brief break, successfully dodging outbreaks - it’s good to be back Join me soon @abcmelbourne @PaulHiggins @rwillingham @EliseK53 @danm43
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3 years
Now .. there’s some plain speaking
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Hey @LaTrioli , just in time for your return, here's my own latest #MailsIn ! I do like being told of my 'advanced years' by someone using an Olivetti
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Wandering around @abcmelbourne office with my bare naked face and it feels WILD AND CRAZY #MasksOff #COVID19Vic
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2 years
So happy to be back, I’m wearing team colours Filling in for ⁦ @Raf_Epstein ⁩ who was filling in for ⁦ @LaTrioli ⁩ Join me soon ⁦ @abcmelbourne
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One man IN HIS THIRTIES has passed away. Horrific. We convinced yet? #COVIDVIC19
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Baaaaaaack, after being one of the 47,606 of us tested yesterday - and a lot’s happened since then Join our crack team for details @leanne_wong1 @yvettegrayABC @plusted1 Emma Field @JakeSturmer @abcmelbourne @ABCTV
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This episode of #4Corners should be compulsory viewing for anyone considering cosmetic surgery. Bravo to the women speaking out about their horrific experiences - they’ll be helping so many others
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. @ProfPCDoherty tells @PatsKarvelas it's unfortunate sociology courses will be targeted just as the study of human and social issues has never been ever more important @abcnews #auspol #COVID19au
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It's going to be difficult. It will require discipline. But I vow not to use the word pivot for the rest of 2020. You're welcome. Now everyone join me.
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Hilarious video of what seems to be an attempt to be world's fastest torch bearer - through Rio suburbs #Rio2016
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2 years
It’s been a blast! Last day on #Drive @abcmelbourne @abcnews before you return to the safe hands of ⁦ @Raf_Epstein ⁩ ⁦ @nicolechvastek ⁩ Join me! From 3.30
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Got my first jab today at a vax hub. Feeling extremely lucky #covid19vic #GetVaccinated
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6 years
Chuffed and excited to be in the chair for @abcmelbourne - please join me and the team for all the latest
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That moment in rehearsal you realise you’ve dressed as a story.. Lucky it’s a blooming great yarn from @eden_hynninen Could have been worse.. matching @danm43 ’s e-scooter story 🪖 & Oz to welcome int’l vaxxed visitors in a fortnight! Join me & @DANNYTRAN @abcmelbourne @abctv
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So how to pay tribute to the late great Betty White? I’m trying with this get-up (white… gold… geddit?) But probs better to have an optimistic outlook. And live to 99 Let’s give it a go We celebrate her ❤️❤️and the new year .. join us from 7pm @abcmelbourne
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2 years
Last day in the #drive seat - filling in for @Raf_Epstein and @nicolechvastek on @abcmelbourne and statewide - Join me soon!
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They let me back in! Join me soon for one more week in the #drive seat Djokovic, jabs and more @abcmelbourne and Statewide
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Interesting piece on different treatment of NSW and Vic outbreaks. Maybe 'fleeting' means something different in NSW... 👇 #COVID19nsw #COVID19Vic
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About to join to @Raf_Epstein on Drive @abcmelbourne for his one of his contemporary conundrums You might think it’s amusing. But it’s snot
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5 years
Still around, in the US:
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3 years
🤣 these Victorian teachers contemplating taking to the streets
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Lauren Sayer
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@abcmelbourne @AEUVictoria @MeredithPeace @MaryGearin As a teacher I can tell you a) I am fully vaxxed already b) I am too busy marking to go protest c) could you imagine us? Armed with our matching shoes and earrings - playing hot cross buns with our recorders on the Westgate in our high vis yard duty vests and a SunSmart hat
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Thinking of everyone who’s had such a long hard day, with a hard night to come, and more challenging days ahead. Kudos to the firies and everyone who supports them #fires #firecrisis
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Last day this week sitting in for @Raf_Epstein @nicolechvastek #drive seat across Vic - after 3.30 - loved sharing this week with you Lots to talk about - join me for a chat @abcmelbourne
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Well colour me happy! @lisaleong and I declaring it Loud Shirt Day Wearing this statement behind the wheel of #Drive soon.. Join me @abcmelbourne
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A-1 analysis from @PatsKarvelas on that breathtaking Tame/Higgins appearance at the Press Club 👇👇👇 Don't know what this is about?? I urge you to watch it in its entirety when on #iview via @ABCaustralia
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No predictions this year (learnt that lesson!) Just a heartfelt wish for everyone to hold tight the things and people they discovered were the things that helped them float towards the surface this year. Go big. Go sparkly. Go 2021 ❤️❤️❤️
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Who wants to know what @TamaraOudyn might be wearing tonight..? Take a look at this pearler of a story ... about generosity and grace and connection. Wonderful tale and tribute from Tam to Rhonda and THAT DRESS @abcnews @abcmelbourne
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How ‘bout those Ashes!! Back from the wireless this week just in time for that stunning performance from a local hero .. And all the rest From 7pm @abcmelbourne
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Join me soon! Filling in for @Raf_Epstein this week on #Drive @abcmelbourne
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Special shout out to @georgie_tunny - check out her great @afl news wrap tonight on #iview .. she is setting a new benchmark for fantastic conversational broadcast writing 👏🏼 @abctv
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I’ve never - never - wanted a coffee so much as when I’m in a mask carrying it around, looking for a safe space to imbibe #COVID19Vic #FirstWorldProblems
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@PatsKarvelas I know!! I feel this is the biggest vote of confidence in Melbourne we could have wished for
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#TeamGB are on the brink of an Olympic football semi-final. They lead Australia 2-1 as the clock ticks towards 90 minutes... #bbcolympics #tokyo2020
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On my run this morning, as I stepped away from someone to keep my distance, he gave me a little smile and raised his hand - just another little gesture of Covid-solidarity. It felt nice. #coronavirusaustralia
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Heading outside with my mask on… How long will it take us to unlearn habits?! Well done Vic 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
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Filling in this week for ⁦ @Raf_Epstein ⁩ (but talking to him soon) on Drive ⁦ @abcmelbourne ⁩ — Join me!
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That time I went down to the dishlickers with Ricky Ponting 😆 90s hair all-round Thanks @robelinda2 for the memories!
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YOUNG PUNTER ACTUALLY PUNTING
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Heaven clearly couldn’t wait. RIP Meatloaf. You are one of the formative voices of my childhood. Iconic. Flamboyant. Voiced the big emotions and complex lives of a demographic not used to that. Stuff your critics. And fly high #RIP #Meatloaf
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For all those making light of #victorialockdown #lockdownextension ... Please just imagine yourself in the same position. Some empathy. That’s all. And also.. Don’t count those chickens
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@PatsKarvelas One of my kids just told me how hard he’s finding it to concentrate this time around. I think he just didn’t have the words last year
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What an incredibly powerful, important read this is from Dan Palmer This is for anyone who 'can't understand' the struggles so many - including kids - are facing because of their sexuality - yes even today Go you good things 🌈
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Wow indeed. What an extraordinary way for John Coates to talk to a Premier. Actually, anyone in the time of Covid
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‘You are going to the opening ceremony.’ Here is that awkward exchange between AOC President John Coates and Queensland Premier @AnnastaciaMP at a media conference in Tokyo last night. #Brisbane2032 @BreakfastNews
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Ni night Twitter. Off chasing rabbits
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Here's one that's staggered me: the @melbournefc Coterie group is to hold a function in The Australian Club. Yes, the male-members-only one. This is a venue where women - for instance, the @MelbourneAFLW team- can visit 'as guests' but can't be members. How's that message/timing?
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I just LOVE this. So few public figures- let alone sportspeople - have this instant perspective. All strength to your arm @ashbarty You smash it, no matter what the result #AusOpen
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Loud shirt means one thing - I’m on the radio! Filling in for @Raf_Epstein @nicolechvastek across Victoria on #Drive @abcmelbourne @abcnews Join me, give me a call from 3:30
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Virtual high five to you Melbourne. You’re still purdy #Melbourne #mitchellshire #COVID19Vic
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So my kid’s Medieval Day has been cancelled. The ONE TIME I’m organised enough to buy a costume well in advance. I’m not letting it go to waste. Even if she has to wear the purple jester suit to the shops. #CoronavirusPandemic
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Bravo @anneconnollyabc - giving voice to the brave people who’ve spoken out about a broken system, and the ones who can’t @abc730 #AgedCareRC
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These 'Days' are great but may be triggering for so many... hugs for those with missing Mums, absent Mums, Mums who weren't up to the job. Let's tread gently with our generalisations💕
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Jeez, vending machine. I mean, you’re not wrong. Clearly my true nature shines through my 7pm makeup.
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This is very early @mjrowland68 ! But as you prepare for your @InsidersABC appearance, very happy to be briefly in your chair alongside @LaTrioli on @BreakfastNews
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We do autumn efficiently in Melbourne. We like to burn the leaves off the trees in the first three days
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Vale Judith Durham.. music legend and voice of a generation gone 💕 Join me soon @abcmelbourne @ABCTV #iview
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ICYMI: Brunswick St Oval turns back to the magic of turf, as it sprouts a sporting grass-roots success story @abcnews @fitzdonc @Fitzroy_FC @rdhinds @rwillingham
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Thoughts are with those with missing dads, absent dads, bad dads, or lost or far-off children Hugs to you this #FathersDay
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Pfinally joined the Pfiiiizer club Grateful AGAIN for the marvels of science and the privilege of free & available vaccines Even in Ch’mas/NY week! #GetVaccinatedNow #GetBoostedNow
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Proud parents: @emma_mckeon 's mum and dad -neither bad swimmers themselves - celebrate her bronze #Rio2016 #OneTeam
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Right now - can we think of #Afghanistan rather than #AstraZeneca ? Have we the bandwidth?
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So after some weeks on the wireless, the wilderness of iso and just a couple of days leave, great to be back on set! Joined by the great @DANNYTRAN And photobombed by @ElizaJadeBeck Join me soon @abcmelbourne and Statewide @MaddocksThomas @leanne_wong1 @danm43 RoseanneMaloney
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