Bryan McGinty
@bryanamac.bsky.social
Retired software engineer. Walker of Charlie the ex-guidedog.
This morning at the beach it was already 23C a bit after 5:00AM.
October 26, 2025 at 10:33 PM
This morning at the beach it was already 23C a bit after 5:00AM.
Hey @firstdogonthemoon.bsky.social, I think we need a cartoon on staffing AUKUS. The Guardian is finally on to the difficulties. What do you say @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social?
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Desperately seeking submariners: why keeping nuclear-powered boats afloat will be Australia’s biggest Aukus challenge
A vast and highly trained workforce is needed to command, crew, supply and maintain nuclear submarines. Some say that’s impossible for Australia
www.theguardian.com
October 21, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Hey @firstdogonthemoon.bsky.social, I think we need a cartoon on staffing AUKUS. The Guardian is finally on to the difficulties. What do you say @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social?
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Charlie and I were at the beach again. Glad to be back from San Francisco.
September 20, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Charlie and I were at the beach again. Glad to be back from San Francisco.
@quentindempster.bsky.social here is why we should try to avoid further wars. Whenever I watch a war movie or documentary I think about the waste of resources, etc. theconversation.com/80-years-sin...
September 1, 2025 at 11:05 PM
@quentindempster.bsky.social here is why we should try to avoid further wars. Whenever I watch a war movie or documentary I think about the waste of resources, etc. theconversation.com/80-years-sin...
@kiwiev.bsky.social You may have to thank Marie Antoinette for your favoured vegetable.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
Queen Marie Antoinette was controversial. Was she also a potato influencer?
Potatoes were once a maligned vegetable in Europe, unworthy for aristocratic tables. Then they underwent a dramatic PR transformation from an unexpected source.
www.abc.net.au
August 23, 2025 at 3:16 AM
@kiwiev.bsky.social You may have to thank Marie Antoinette for your favoured vegetable.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
Hey @peterfitz1.bsky.social , great interview. You should have put it up on bsky.
www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/the...
www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/the...
They’ve been dismissed as ‘beta males and pathetic women’. But this Young Lib is punching back
Georgia Lowden wants to limit negative gearing, impose gender quotas and take action on climate change. No wonder she doesn’t watch Sky After Dark.
www.brisbanetimes.com.au
August 17, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Hey @peterfitz1.bsky.social , great interview. You should have put it up on bsky.
www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/the...
www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/the...
Australia exploded one of its few nuclear bombs this morning.
August 14, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Australia exploded one of its few nuclear bombs this morning.
Charlie and I were at the beach this morning.
July 18, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Charlie and I were at the beach this morning.
@alankohler.bsky.social in this article:
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
you state "A Universal Basic Income for everyone, as some are pushing, is going too far". Why do you think that?
I trials of a UBI in Canada, it was found beneficial on health costs alone.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
you state "A Universal Basic Income for everyone, as some are pushing, is going too far". Why do you think that?
I trials of a UBI in Canada, it was found beneficial on health costs alone.
Productivity and tax strategy can't ignore the impact of AI and robots
The economic reform round table set down for August will talk about tax reform but a strategy for the future of artificial intelligence and robots should be part of the conversation.
www.abc.net.au
June 30, 2025 at 11:33 PM
@alankohler.bsky.social in this article:
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
you state "A Universal Basic Income for everyone, as some are pushing, is going too far". Why do you think that?
I trials of a UBI in Canada, it was found beneficial on health costs alone.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
you state "A Universal Basic Income for everyone, as some are pushing, is going too far". Why do you think that?
I trials of a UBI in Canada, it was found beneficial on health costs alone.
@brontelee.bsky.social The plates arrived yesterday. We had a non-pilchard dinner on them last night. Don't tell Brenda.
May 27, 2025 at 7:06 AM
@brontelee.bsky.social The plates arrived yesterday. We had a non-pilchard dinner on them last night. Don't tell Brenda.
@lenoret.bsky.social I was a little surprised to see this article on The Guardian:
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The LNP are attempting to replace two women with blokes. I am not so sure this will be possible. I think the following explains why:
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/share/20589/...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The LNP are attempting to replace two women with blokes. I am not so sure this will be possible. I think the following explains why:
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/share/20589/...
Can the teal appeal hold? Liberals targeting Curtin and Goldstein argue independent wave has passed
Inner-city independents took six seats from the Liberals in 2022, but some drivers of that success no longer apply. At least two are vulnerable – but a new one could also be in play
www.theguardian.com
April 20, 2025 at 6:46 AM
@lenoret.bsky.social I was a little surprised to see this article on The Guardian:
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The LNP are attempting to replace two women with blokes. I am not so sure this will be possible. I think the following explains why:
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/share/20589/...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The LNP are attempting to replace two women with blokes. I am not so sure this will be possible. I think the following explains why:
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/share/20589/...
Charlie and I were at Tallebudgera beach again this morning.
April 20, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Charlie and I were at Tallebudgera beach again this morning.
@henrybelot.bsky.social @zoedaniel.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
"...is a teal MP who receives significant funding from Simon Holmes à Court, a billionaire investor."
I can recall @simonahac.bsky.social objecting to being called a billionaire. Is this a false flag operation?
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
"...is a teal MP who receives significant funding from Simon Holmes à Court, a billionaire investor."
I can recall @simonahac.bsky.social objecting to being called a billionaire. Is this a false flag operation?
Zoe Daniel says team had nothing to do with Climate 200-backed robocall criticised by Coalition
Liberal senator says voters in teal seats receiving aggressive ‘push polling’ calls, but company behind poll says it complied with guidelines
www.theguardian.com
April 19, 2025 at 2:04 AM
@henrybelot.bsky.social @zoedaniel.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
"...is a teal MP who receives significant funding from Simon Holmes à Court, a billionaire investor."
I can recall @simonahac.bsky.social objecting to being called a billionaire. Is this a false flag operation?
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
"...is a teal MP who receives significant funding from Simon Holmes à Court, a billionaire investor."
I can recall @simonahac.bsky.social objecting to being called a billionaire. Is this a false flag operation?
Could someone please explain this:
April 9, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Could someone please explain this:
For those people trying to understand Trump's tariff policy here is a great analogy from xkcd: xkcd.com/3073/
Tariffs
xkcd.com
April 8, 2025 at 11:03 PM
For those people trying to understand Trump's tariff policy here is a great analogy from xkcd: xkcd.com/3073/
This is a great article and is well timed. Discusses most of the issues of concerned by our generation: www.brisbanetimes.com.au/politics/fed...
I’ve spent my life fighting nuclear. Here’s what Dutton isn’t telling you about his reactors
This deceptive proposal has all the Trumpian hallmarks: a quasi policy announcement intended to serve sectional interests – in this case fossil fuel giants.
www.brisbanetimes.com.au
March 29, 2025 at 9:23 PM
This is a great article and is well timed. Discusses most of the issues of concerned by our generation: www.brisbanetimes.com.au/politics/fed...
Charlie and I were not at the beach this morning...
March 22, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Charlie and I were not at the beach this morning...
First time down at the beach since before the cyclone. A few changes have taken place.
March 16, 2025 at 10:33 PM
First time down at the beach since before the cyclone. A few changes have taken place.
Around ten days after cyclone Alfred we now have power...
March 16, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Around ten days after cyclone Alfred we now have power...
I have an ex-guide dog. He was kicked out because he didn't have the right temperament. It is sometimes a real chore to walk with him, but in a cafe he is perfect. Cannot imagine that a real guide dog would be a problem.
A Guide Dogs campaign urges hospitality businesses to make small modifications to help people with vision impairment or blindness enjoy their spaces.
Diners with guide dogs turned away from venues as campaign seeks change
A Guide Dogs campaign urges hospitality businesses to make small modifications to help people with vision impairment or blindness enjoy their spaces.
www.abc.net.au
February 23, 2025 at 3:05 AM
I have an ex-guide dog. He was kicked out because he didn't have the right temperament. It is sometimes a real chore to walk with him, but in a cafe he is perfect. Cannot imagine that a real guide dog would be a problem.
I am sorry that I don't have a Truth Social account so I could like Trump's post.
musk: i just wish i could go myself to get the astronauts but of course i know i'm too important to you here
trump: no you're going
musk: i'm absolutely livid that i don't get to go myself and - huh?
trump: no you're going
musk: i'm absolutely livid that i don't get to go myself and - huh?
January 29, 2025 at 6:07 AM
I am sorry that I don't have a Truth Social account so I could like Trump's post.
Interesting article. Contains a fascinating TEDx talk at the end that deals mostly with bird calls:
theconversation.com/heres-what-d...
theconversation.com/heres-what-d...
Here’s what ‘deep listening’ can tell us about the natural world and our place in it
To listen deeply to nature is to become aware of behaviours, relationships and patterns of interaction between multiple species – and to learn from what we hear.
theconversation.com
January 28, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Interesting article. Contains a fascinating TEDx talk at the end that deals mostly with bird calls:
theconversation.com/heres-what-d...
theconversation.com/heres-what-d...
This morning's visitors.
January 24, 2025 at 9:07 PM
This morning's visitors.
Looking toward The Rock from Palm Beach this morning
January 17, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Looking toward The Rock from Palm Beach this morning
Looks like we had a tornado in Australia and no one knew about it:
theconversation.com/a-man-scouri...
theconversation.com/a-man-scouri...
A man scouring Google Earth found a mysterious scar in the Australian outback – and now scientists know what caused it
An 11-kilometre long tornado scar was discovered on the Nullarbor Plain. Without the power of technology, it would have gone unnoticed.
theconversation.com
November 21, 2024 at 7:55 PM
Looks like we had a tornado in Australia and no one knew about it:
theconversation.com/a-man-scouri...
theconversation.com/a-man-scouri...