He/They | 🇭🇰🇬🇧🇦🇺 | Egyptology, Baroque Music, Education, Computing/FOSS | Views are my ownhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelfong.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelfong.bsky.social/post/3mizv6inwts2m// While the current US-Israel war against Iran is different in many ways to ancient wars directed at Persia, the 3rd-century Sasanian rock reliefs are reminders of what can go wrong. https://theconversation.com/an-ancient-oracle-warned-invading-persia-would-backfire-from-croesus-to-trump-rulers-have-failed-to-listen-27975009 Apr 2026 03:40 +0000at://did:plc:sblndpykwcw67qmacrolg5if/app.bsky.feed.post/3mizv6inwts2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelfong.bsky.social/post/3mg52l5gfhk2wSome good news from public schools in NSW - Keffiyeh is now a-okay for Harmony Day and Year 12 formal... Though it takes someone to take legal action before the department to concede that 😅 https://education.nsw.gov.au/news/latest-news/a-statement003 Mar 2026 05:39 +0000at://did:plc:sblndpykwcw67qmacrolg5if/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg52l5gfhk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelfong.bsky.social/post/3mf6ul6ibgk2tConcerned about CCP police intimidating families in China over HungryPanda delivery drivers planning a strike in Australia. The right to strike is protected under int'l law and Australia is a signatory to such law. These foreign interference should cease immediately. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-18/hungrypanda-riders-chinese-police-threats-sydney-australia/10635399619 Feb 2026 05:32 +0000at://did:plc:sblndpykwcw67qmacrolg5if/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf6ul6ibgk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelfong.bsky.social/post/3mexe2uqbpk2x// Under NSW’s new hate-speech regulations, now expanded to specifically include teacher conduct, that teacher may hesitate... When educators must calculate legal risk before responding to student questions, these teachable moments begin to vanish, replaced by silence https://www.smh.com.au/national/history-teachers-are-terrified-by-new-hate-speech-laws-with-good-reason-20260210-p5o0z2.html16 Feb 2026 05:48 +0000at://did:plc:sblndpykwcw67qmacrolg5if/app.bsky.feed.post/3mexe2uqbpk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelfong.bsky.social/post/3meurrrbcfk2mGood news from Queensland - The stolen Egyptian artefacts are found intact with only minor damage. https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2026/02/15/update-enter-premises-and-commit-public-appeal-caboolture15 Feb 2026 05:16 +0000at://did:plc:sblndpykwcw67qmacrolg5if/app.bsky.feed.post/3meurrrbcfk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelfong.bsky.social/post/3meqebhgahk2lDevastating news from Abbey Museum in Queensland - A number of Egyptian artefacts (including a mummy mask) have been stolen from the museum. https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2026/02/13/enter-premises-and-commit-public-appeal-caboolture/13 Feb 2026 11:03 +0000at://did:plc:sblndpykwcw67qmacrolg5if/app.bsky.feed.post/3meqebhgahk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelfong.bsky.social/post/3mdkechf6t223Sydney's "Blue Goose" V Set interurban train on its second last day of service.29 Jan 2026 08:23 +0000at://did:plc:sblndpykwcw67qmacrolg5if/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdkechf6t223https://bsky.app/profile/michaelfong.bsky.social/post/3md6tefjsmk2vSad to learn about the passing of Prof Dame Marie Bashir, former Governor of NSW. Over the years as the patron for many orchestras and ensembles, she regularly graces us with her presence at concert halls.24 Jan 2026 18:20 +0000at://did:plc:sblndpykwcw67qmacrolg5if/app.bsky.feed.post/3md6tefjsmk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelfong.bsky.social/post/3mbv55b4ld22iEscaping from the Aussie summer heat.08 Jan 2026 04:23 +0000at://did:plc:sblndpykwcw67qmacrolg5if/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbv55b4ld22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelfong.bsky.social/post/3mbimbsvypc2bMy words to war criminals: Keep your dirty hands off our police forces. https://www.news.com.au/national/politics/israel-offers-to-train-senior-australian-police-scolds-pm-over-radical-islam/news-story/6a07c9fbd8705a2bd6ef3e4415dbc02a?amp03 Jan 2026 04:50 +0000at://did:plc:sblndpykwcw67qmacrolg5if/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbimbsvypc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelfong.bsky.social/post/3mbdkbzxnv22iHappy new year from Sydney.01 Jan 2026 04:31 +0000at://did:plc:sblndpykwcw67qmacrolg5if/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbdkbzxnv22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelfong.bsky.social/post/3mbbsbnepik2sFine wine and good company back home.31 Dec 2025 11:48 +0000at://did:plc:sblndpykwcw67qmacrolg5if/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbbsbnepik2shttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelfong.bsky.social/post/3mbbctrgces2lLeaving Kangaroo Island by plane. What a view from the sky above!31 Dec 2025 07:12 +0000at://did:plc:sblndpykwcw67qmacrolg5if/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbbctrgces2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelfong.bsky.social/post/3mbafdha3pk2hKoala joey.30 Dec 2025 22:24 +0000at://did:plc:sblndpykwcw67qmacrolg5if/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbafdha3pk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelfong.bsky.social/post/3mb7sodvdm22oSaying hello to the local population in Kingscote, the oldest European settlement in South Australia. Unfortunately, I have yet to see any penguins that allegedly live in the area...30 Dec 2025 16:50 +0000at://did:plc:sblndpykwcw67qmacrolg5if/app.bsky.feed.post/3mb7sodvdm22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelfong.bsky.social/post/3mb7jggoupk2jPrivate tour at the eucalyptus oil distillery.30 Dec 2025 14:05 +0000at://did:plc:sblndpykwcw67qmacrolg5if/app.bsky.feed.post/3mb7jggoupk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelfong.bsky.social/post/3mb7jdctbwc2jAn outback Christmas.30 Dec 2025 14:03 +0000at://did:plc:sblndpykwcw67qmacrolg5if/app.bsky.feed.post/3mb7jdctbwc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelfong.bsky.social/post/3mb73ea42z22eSelfie with the mascot of this distillery: An emu!30 Dec 2025 09:53 +0000at://did:plc:sblndpykwcw67qmacrolg5if/app.bsky.feed.post/3mb73ea42z22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelfong.bsky.social/post/3mb6a3rlkhk23Dropping by the beekeepers.30 Dec 2025 01:45 +0000at://did:plc:sblndpykwcw67qmacrolg5if/app.bsky.feed.post/3mb6a3rlkhk23https://bsky.app/profile/michaelfong.bsky.social/post/3mb67ixohxs2lWine tasting and delicious meat pies for lunch with the bros.30 Dec 2025 01:34 +0000at://did:plc:sblndpykwcw67qmacrolg5if/app.bsky.feed.post/3mb67ixohxs2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelfong.bsky.social/post/3mb5ydpxwas22Magnificent view by the sea at Cape Willoughby.29 Dec 2025 23:26 +0000at://did:plc:sblndpykwcw67qmacrolg5if/app.bsky.feed.post/3mb5ydpxwas22https://bsky.app/profile/michaelfong.bsky.social/post/3mb4kimtoxs2rView from the hotel room: American River.29 Dec 2025 09:46 +0000at://did:plc:sblndpykwcw67qmacrolg5if/app.bsky.feed.post/3mb4kimtoxs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelfong.bsky.social/post/3mb4hc2pvd22lDinner with the bros.29 Dec 2025 08:48 +0000at://did:plc:sblndpykwcw67qmacrolg5if/app.bsky.feed.post/3mb4hc2pvd22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelfong.bsky.social/post/3mb45hsykw222Making a dramatic entrance.29 Dec 2025 05:53 +0000at://did:plc:sblndpykwcw67qmacrolg5if/app.bsky.feed.post/3mb45hsykw222https://bsky.app/profile/michaelfong.bsky.social/post/3mb452e7cyc2iBecoming a caveman.29 Dec 2025 05:45 +0000at://did:plc:sblndpykwcw67qmacrolg5if/app.bsky.feed.post/3mb452e7cyc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelfong.bsky.social/post/3mb44pvqyes2oSkippy!29 Dec 2025 05:39 +0000at://did:plc:sblndpykwcw67qmacrolg5if/app.bsky.feed.post/3mb44pvqyes2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/michaelfong.bsky.social/post/3mb44mrcl2c26Exploring the wilderness.29 Dec 2025 05:38 +0000at://did:plc:sblndpykwcw67qmacrolg5if/app.bsky.feed.post/3mb44mrcl2c26https://bsky.app/profile/michaelfong.bsky.social/post/3mb44fdp6hc26Breakfast with a view.29 Dec 2025 05:33 +0000at://did:plc:sblndpykwcw67qmacrolg5if/app.bsky.feed.post/3mb44fdp6hc26https://bsky.app/profile/michaelfong.bsky.social/post/3mb23h5fh3c2rThe question remains: How remarkable are these rocks behind me?28 Dec 2025 10:11 +0000at://did:plc:sblndpykwcw67qmacrolg5if/app.bsky.feed.post/3mb23h5fh3c2r