Tilika Varma (Dietitian)

An excellent question about English collective nouns. A group of sheep is most commonly called a flock. This is the term you will hear almost everywhere. You might also see the word herd used, which is also correct, but flock is definitely the more specific and typical term for sheep. It is one of those interesting vocabulary points that can be a little tricky when you are learning the language. I hope this information is helpful to you

Hélas, I am afraid this is not possible. When you select permanent deletion, the process is irreversible.

Instagram provides a 30-day grace period. During this time, you can log in to stop the deletion. After those 30 days pass, your account is gone for good. All of your photos, followers, and messages are permanently erased from their servers. This is very different from deactivating, which is only a temporary measure.

Your only real option is to create a new account. You may be able to use your old username again, but only if another person has not already claimed it. It is a frustratingly strict policy, I know.

A lobbyist's job is essentially to be a professional advocate for a particular group. They’re hired by all sorts of organisations – from big corporations and industry bodies to trade unions and even charities.

Their main goal is to influence government policy. They want to shape new laws and regulations to benefit the group they represent. Or sometimes, their job is to stop a law that might harm their interests.

So, how do they actually do it? A huge part of the job is building relationships with politicians, their advisors, and public servants. They arrange meetings to present their case directly. They provide detailed information and research to support their arguments and explain the real-world impact of a decision. It's all about ensuring their group's perspective is heard loud and clear by the decision-makers in Canberra.

In a nutshell, they are a direct line between an interest group and the government. While the practice can be controversial, it’s fundamentally a way for different parts of our society to have their say on issues that directly affect them.