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Meanwhile, away from the @elonmusk & @realDonaldTrump spat, in news from people w/o power... important refugee reporting in @GuardianAus by @BenDohertyCorro in PNG, w/pix by @mpbowers : “How long do we wait? What will happen to us? We deserve answers.” theguardian.com/australia-news…

@RichardTuffin @nlagovau Thanks Richard

Gidday @mpbowers. We've just enjoyed the Fit to Print exhibition at the @nlagovau very much. Brilliantly curated and presented. A great little snapshot of Australian history with many wonderful images! Congrats to all involved! #visitcanberra

@Paul_Karp Will Miss you Paul

Friday was @mpbowers last day at Guardian Australia. He has been an amazingly supportive colleague and friend. His photos are iconic; he innovates, captures vibes big and small, charms and disarms. Can't wait to see what you do next mate. #auspol #insiders

@geoffrey_payne It’s on you tube if you don’t have access to I-view starts at the 53 min mark youtu.be/6iQd3HkXJ0s?si…

.@mpbowers g'day Mike Bowers, will talking pictures be posted on X? I missed it yesty, relying on it being posted on X

These guys are gonna be talking pictures on Talking Pictures this morning.

@Egzasa @GrogsGamut @rabbitandcoffee Not much gets past Huw

@GrogsGamut Anyone know if @rabbitandcoffee seen this? @mpbowers would you know if Huw has?

This is art

Heads-up. The talented cartoonist @meganjherbert will be joining @mpbowers on #TalkingPictures on #Insiders tomorrow. So, set your alarms for 9.50am. 😊 #auspol

@TooheyMatthew @charlesbrice_ @isaacnowroozi @mjrowland68 @Riley7News I’ll ask

@mpbowers @charlesbrice_ @isaacnowroozi @mjrowland68 @Riley7News When you put it like that, it seems much more reasonable, Mike. I hope it goes without saying that I love your work. Also, absolutely spoiled for choice with #TalkingPictures this week. Any chance of some kind of extended episode? Pretty please! #insiders

Even before the camera had panned in, your uneven shirt cuffs caught my eye, @mjrowland68. Luckily for you, so did your pocket kerchief. I guess they cancel each other out. #GenderBalancingClothingCommentary #NewsBreakfast

@TooheyMatthew @charlesbrice_ @isaacnowroozi @mjrowland68 @Riley7News I got up out of bed to go to this, they were lucky I wasn’t in my PJ’s I usually wear a collared shirt during a sitting day, having started at 6.30 am I usually retire early

@charlesbrice_ @isaacnowroozi @mjrowland68 The difference in grooming standards for on-camera journalists and their off-camera colleagues is huge. Compare the pair: @Riley7News at the far left and @mpbowers at the right. What's your T-shirt say, Mike? #GenderBalancingClothingCommentary #NewsBreakfast

@RichardTuffin Correct I would have loved to have covered it

In case you're wondering why there was no coverage of the Barnaby incident, I'm fairly sure this week's #TalkingPictures was recorded before it became a story. Is that right @mpbowers #insiders

@ariadnette @KarenMMiddleton @SatPaper @GuardianAus I worked with Karen back in the 90’s at The Age so this is a reunion

@KarenMMiddleton @SatPaper @GuardianAus Great news Karen, can't think of a better fit, you are going to be awesome! And you get to hang with @mpbowers ❤️

Well this has been quite the happy/sad day. It’s a terrible wrench to be leaving the wonderful colleagues l’ve worked alongside at The Saturday Paper for 8 great years. But now, new exciting adventures at Guardian Australia. Feeling all-round grateful. @SatPaper @GuardianAus

@drcwhos Broke after I had recorded unfortunately

Oh yes Talking pictures on #insiders @mpbowers Best one yet

@TraceyLeeHolmes Congratulations Tracey , I remember covering the torch lighting ceremony in Greece for Sydney 2000 with you and now you get to participate great recognition of your work

Ok. So, to say I am surprised is an understatement. When I got the email that I had been selected to run with the Torch for the #Paris2024 #Olympics, I emailed back and said that they had sent the message to the wrong person. But they informed me they hadn't. So here I am. Official Torchbearer for Paris 2024! Apparently I represent, "The collective energy, showcased by those who are taking action each day to build a more inclusive, more sustainable and fairer society with a stronger focus on solidarity.​" I am slightly embarrassed, pretty happy, a little excited, and very keen to book my ticket to #Paris. #Paris2024 #Olympic #olympicgames #olympictorch #torch #Paris #wow #sport #sportspodcast #sportsambassador

@BrentHodgson @heatherewart1 Noice stylin there Sundae lookin sharp

@heatherewart1 Sundae is a match for @mpbowers (She has also been enjoying the weather at Bawley Point.)

Bloody whingers. What’s wrong with a bit of rain on Xmas day? #BawleyPoint #oldmates

@AnnaVidot @RichardTuffin It really was, thanks for coming

@RichardTuffin Thanks for coming! What a great day!

So the @abccanberra open day was very great. Lovely to chat with @AnnaVidot in person again along with @Dan_Bourchier, and the legendry @mpbowers. @AmyRemeikis indeed, the #insiders couch looked massively uncomfortable up close. Straight from IKEA by the looks of it!!

@theautomatt I’ll take that on board my good fellow

Photographers in the 1930's. I expect this level of professional attire from all my photographers... @mpbowers

@ConnickFleur @callapilla @khaledkhawa Some of my best work this year was out and about with you Fleur, you have undertaken some important assignments and you have the skills. I hope we get to work together again real soon @gabriellechan

@callapilla @khaledkhawa @mpbowers Thank you so much @callapilla !! It’s been absolutely the best year working with the Rural Network team and will be hard to beat. I’m so grateful for all your support, guidance and everything you’ve taught me 🥹🙌❤️

@marcuskelson @IhaveabluehatMP @ellinghausen It may have been @hil_clix_pix

Whats the best way of trying to find the name of a photographer that you met at the #NPC?

Spent some time, above ground and underground last week at the Cadia gold mine with @ConnickFleur