Fiona Bateman

[Peter Malinauskas @PMalinauskasMP]

Vale Neale Daniher.

For 13 years, Neale faced Motor Neurone Disease with extraordinary courage, dignity and determination, turning a devastating diagnosis into one of the most powerful community movements this country has ever seen.

He inspired millions of Australians through his relentless optimism, his humanity and his refusal to give up hope for others facing MND. His legacy will live on not only through the awareness he raised, but through the countless lives changed by the fight he led.

It was my privilege to work with Neale in support of MND research and to witness firsthand his unwavering commitment to improving the lives of others. Even in the face of immense personal adversity, he never stopped fighting for hope, for progress and for a cure.

Neale’s advocacy directly resulted in the State Government committing to meaningful investment into research, care and support services for South Australians living with MND.

Today, Australians mourn not just a AFL great or MND campaigner, but a genuinely remarkable human being.

My thoughts are with Neale’s family, friends, supporters and the entire MND community.

May he rest in peace.

[Fiona Bateman @FionaFBBateman]

Seoul, South Korea.
Humanoid robots dressed as Buddhist monks attend a parade as part of the Lotus lantern festival celebrating the Buddha’s birthday. https://t.co/IQhCYcXyYa

[Fiona Bateman @FionaFBBateman]

Did a hitman kill a New York gallerist? Art world rocked by murder-for-hire trial.
Daniel Sikkema is accused of hiring someone to kill his husband, Brent Sikkema, amid a divorce and alleged fights over money.
https://t.co/O4ogyljI6t

[Fiona Bateman @FionaFBBateman]

Australian sprinter Eddie Nketia has smashed the all-conditions 100m record for the second time, running a blistering 9.74 seconds at a college meet in the United States. 👏👏👏
https://t.co/wQZeP00jRM

[Fiona Bateman @FionaFBBateman]

Sloviansk, Ukraine.
A man drives past the Hotel Ukraine, which was badly damaged in Russian airstrike. Moscow targeted Ukraine with more than 800 drones in large-scale daytime assault that killed at least 9 people on Wed, hrs after previous deadly barrage. https://t.co/ojLHbKTSAy

[Fiona Bateman @FionaFBBateman]

Flamingoes turn the world pink in Navi Mumbai, on India’s west coast. https://t.co/9AmMa03Yg7

[Fiona Bateman @FionaFBBateman]

London, UK.
King Charles greets people in Golders Green after visiting Jewish Care, a health and social care charity. https://t.co/TQfqHjeEGd

[Fiona Bateman @FionaFBBateman]

Maritime archaeologists are working to restore the oldest colonial-era boat ever found in Australia.
It was discovered during construction of the Barangaroo metro station on the edge of Sydney's CBD in 2018.
https://t.co/peVUDOX1cA

[Fiona Bateman @FionaFBBateman]

@simon_schama How spectacular! Hope that's the view from your backyard @simon_schama !

[Fiona Bateman @FionaFBBateman]

@Malcolm33560721 @ColinSpenc4257 Yes!

[Fiona Bateman @FionaFBBateman]

@ColinSpenc4257 With a bit of Vegemite underneath, delicious!

[Fiona Bateman @FionaFBBateman]

"Curious canines and patient pups - it's dogs at polling stations."

Such great photos!
https://t.co/H9R9kKyWjH

[Fiona Bateman @FionaFBBateman]

Australians from hantavirus cruise ship to fly out of Netherlands in full PPE after plane and crew secured.
Health minister Mark Butler says six passengers who have tested negative for hantavirus will land in Western Australia on Friday.
https://t.co/a43j7HaHUS

[Fiona Bateman @FionaFBBateman]

A US citizen has been convicted of helping run what has been described as the first known secret police station in the US on behalf of the Chinese government.
https://t.co/kPOgzRtPPV

[Fiona Bateman @FionaFBBateman]

Russia bombards Ukrainian capital Kyiv during ‘massive attack’ from drones and missiles.
The missile and drone attack struck buildings in different districts of the city, including in residential areas.
#Ukraine 🇺🇦 🙏
https://t.co/2d6o9EinKF

[Fiona Bateman @FionaFBBateman]

Beijing, China.
A young girl climbs up to look through a gap in the doors of a hall at the Temple of Heaven, a complex of Confucian buildings closed in preparation for the visit by Donald Trump.
https://t.co/A73jTowNzX…

[The Independent @Independent]

In British politics, leaders come and go... however, there's been one constant at Downing Street - Larry the cat

[Fiona Bateman @FionaFBBateman]

@ColinSpenc4257 Rode my bike. Rain, hail or shine!

[Fiona Bateman @FionaFBBateman]

'Devoid of all military logic': Zelenskyy fumes as Russia targets Ukraine civilians.
The attacks came following the end of a three-day ceasefire to mark the Soviet victory in World War Two.
https://t.co/9Z0hL92ABX

[Fiona Bateman @FionaFBBateman]

Smuggled in syringes: how Nairobi became a nexus for the black market in giant harvester ants.
https://t.co/uCQnrUolnX