Stilgherrian
@stilgherrian.com
Word-whore • Write 'em, Talk 'em • Cybers, politics, media • I have a podcast, obviously • Signal +61407623600 • All hail Eris! Vive les poissons rouges sauvages! • Based in Wentworth Falls NSW AU.
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Donate to The 9pm Stilgherrian’s Dramatic Decamp to Campsie, organized by Stilgherrian Stilgherrian
After 15 years in Australia’s Blue Mountains, Stilgherrian is… Stilgherrian Stilgherrian needs your support for The 9pm Stilgherrian’s Dramatic Decamp to Campsie
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NEW CROWDFUNDER: “The 9pm Stilgherrian’s Dramatic Decamp to Campsie” www.gofundme.com/f/the-9pm-st...
It’s about covering the costs of moving and extracting stuff from storage after 15 years and surviving during a lull in freelance work, plus the usuals.
It’s about covering the costs of moving and extracting stuff from storage after 15 years and surviving during a lull in freelance work, plus the usuals.
I have been injected with an unknown substance!
February 10, 2026 at 4:05 AM
I have been injected with an unknown substance!
Extremely Left Shark areas.
February 10, 2026 at 3:52 AM
Extremely Left Shark areas.
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The Australian government says Roblox is “on notice” over reports of child grooming and sexual exploitation on the popular gaming platform.
Read more: ia.acs.org.au/article/2026...
Read more: ia.acs.org.au/article/2026...
Australia puts Roblox 'on notice' over child safety concerns
eSafety threatens popular gaming platform with large fine.
ia.acs.org.au
February 10, 2026 at 2:13 AM
The Australian government says Roblox is “on notice” over reports of child grooming and sexual exploitation on the popular gaming platform.
Read more: ia.acs.org.au/article/2026...
Read more: ia.acs.org.au/article/2026...
Approaching The Place Where There Are Antlers, but upstairs.
February 10, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Approaching The Place Where There Are Antlers, but upstairs.
There's a lot of high school groups alighting at Central and heading towards Darling Square or similar. I wonder what's on.
February 10, 2026 at 12:07 AM
There's a lot of high school groups alighting at Central and heading towards Darling Square or similar. I wonder what's on.
Passing the Hill of Dead Pets.
February 9, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Passing the Hill of Dead Pets.
“Want to learn some indigenous astronomy tomorrow night in Melbourne? Head to the Herbarium at the Botanic Gardens for a free pubic lecture or watch online via YT, Twitch or FB.” calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0...
AstroTalk - Aboriginal observations of variable stars
calendar.google.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:03 PM
“Want to learn some indigenous astronomy tomorrow night in Melbourne? Head to the Herbarium at the Botanic Gardens for a free pubic lecture or watch online via YT, Twitch or FB.” calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0...
I saw just 5 or so kangaroos at Western Sydney University today, but I’ll cope.
February 9, 2026 at 10:32 PM
I saw just 5 or so kangaroos at Western Sydney University today, but I’ll cope.
So, overnight this crowdfunder reached 31% of its initial target. That’s fantastic, given that I haven’t even sent the intro email yet, and we’re just 37 hours in. Thanks so much. More soon.
NEW CROWDFUNDER: “The 9pm Stilgherrian’s Dramatic Decamp to Campsie” www.gofundme.com/f/the-9pm-st...
It’s about covering the costs of moving and extracting stuff from storage after 15 years and surviving during a lull in freelance work, plus the usuals.
It’s about covering the costs of moving and extracting stuff from storage after 15 years and surviving during a lull in freelance work, plus the usuals.
Donate to The 9pm Stilgherrian’s Dramatic Decamp to Campsie, organized by Stilgherrian Stilgherrian
After 15 years in Australia’s Blue Mountains, Stilgherrian is… Stilgherrian Stilgherrian needs your support for The 9pm Stilgherrian’s Dramatic Decamp to Campsie
www.gofundme.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:36 PM
So, overnight this crowdfunder reached 31% of its initial target. That’s fantastic, given that I haven’t even sent the intro email yet, and we’re just 37 hours in. Thanks so much. More soon.
Tue plan: 0825 AEDT train to Sydney; various writing tasks en route; haircut; errands; 1200 medical experiments; remainder TBA, though I have a few ideas; return train(s).
There’s further alleged plans in the Weekly Wrap of course.
There’s further alleged plans in the Weekly Wrap of course.
NEW BLOG POST: “Weekly Wrap 819: The relocation is confirmed! To Campsie!” stilgherrian.com/weekly-wrap/... Covers 2–8 February 2026 and contains news of a big change in my life coming very soon. Also, other Interesting Things.
February 9, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Tue plan: 0825 AEDT train to Sydney; various writing tasks en route; haircut; errands; 1200 medical experiments; remainder TBA, though I have a few ideas; return train(s).
There’s further alleged plans in the Weekly Wrap of course.
There’s further alleged plans in the Weekly Wrap of course.
Today, Tuesday 10 February, is Plimsoll Day. You’ve got to draw the line somewhere. www.daysoftheyear.com/days/plimsol...
Also, Extraterrestrial Culture Day. www.daysoftheyear.com/days/extrate...
And it’s happy 56th birthday to breakfast star Melissa Doyle. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melissa...
Also, Extraterrestrial Culture Day. www.daysoftheyear.com/days/extrate...
And it’s happy 56th birthday to breakfast star Melissa Doyle. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melissa...
Plimsoll Day
Plimsoll Day honors Samuel Plimsoll and the ship safety lines that protect crews and cargo, inspiring learning about maritime history and safer global trade.
www.daysoftheyear.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Today, Tuesday 10 February, is Plimsoll Day. You’ve got to draw the line somewhere. www.daysoftheyear.com/days/plimsol...
Also, Extraterrestrial Culture Day. www.daysoftheyear.com/days/extrate...
And it’s happy 56th birthday to breakfast star Melissa Doyle. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melissa...
Also, Extraterrestrial Culture Day. www.daysoftheyear.com/days/extrate...
And it’s happy 56th birthday to breakfast star Melissa Doyle. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melissa...
It’s a little damp in the Blue Mountains again today, and the temperature will be 2°C above average.
February 9, 2026 at 8:16 PM
It’s a little damp in the Blue Mountains again today, and the temperature will be 2°C above average.
Tuesday. Bitterness is a sign of a healthy psychology. Smell the glue. An exotic crop. A closed channel. Tuesday.
February 9, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Tuesday. Bitterness is a sign of a healthy psychology. Smell the glue. An exotic crop. A closed channel. Tuesday.
Right. It’s 2315 AEDT and my alarm is set for 0600. I think I’d better go now. Goodnight.
February 9, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Right. It’s 2315 AEDT and my alarm is set for 0600. I think I’d better go now. Goodnight.
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I use Grindr a lot but not for sex. I love looking at the decor of the homes people photograph themselves in. I've had suggestions for delightful chairs, curtains, and wallpaper by messaging men on Grindr.
February 9, 2026 at 8:20 AM
I use Grindr a lot but not for sex. I love looking at the decor of the homes people photograph themselves in. I've had suggestions for delightful chairs, curtains, and wallpaper by messaging men on Grindr.
New from the Lowy Institute: “The global sovereign citizen movement” www.lowyinstitute.org/publications...
The global sovereign citizen movement
The sovereign citizen movement has grown beyond a nuisance and into an escalating national security challenge for many countries around the world.
www.lowyinstitute.org
February 9, 2026 at 8:26 AM
New from the Lowy Institute: “The global sovereign citizen movement” www.lowyinstitute.org/publications...
“Crocodile wrangler Matt Wright fined $10k for landing helicopter in backyard... The star of hit TV shows Outback Wrangler and Wild Croc Territory is serving a five-month prison sentence after being found guilty of unrelated charges.” www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Croc wrangler Matt Wright fined for landing chopper in backyard
The Netflix star, who is currently behind bars on unrelated charges, pleaded guilty to a single count for landing his chopper and taking off in the backyard of his former home in Darwin's rural area.
www.abc.net.au
February 9, 2026 at 8:24 AM
“Crocodile wrangler Matt Wright fined $10k for landing helicopter in backyard... The star of hit TV shows Outback Wrangler and Wild Croc Territory is serving a five-month prison sentence after being found guilty of unrelated charges.” www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
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Archaeology conducted in space.
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Archaeology conducted in space
Archaeology conducted in space - Earth.com
www.earth.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:53 AM
Archaeology conducted in space.
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Today I was reminded that back in 2013 I wrote this. There’s one word I’d change now. I seem to remember getting hate mail. Not for that word, but for the whole concept.
“‘Literally’ purists literally belong in the stone age” www.abc.net.au/news/2013-08...
“‘Literally’ purists literally belong in the stone age” www.abc.net.au/news/2013-08...
'Literally' purists literally belong in the stone age
Some basic research into the history of "literally" and the basic role of dictionaries could have saved the feverish googlers among us a lot of angst.
www.abc.net.au
February 9, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Today I was reminded that back in 2013 I wrote this. There’s one word I’d change now. I seem to remember getting hate mail. Not for that word, but for the whole concept.
“‘Literally’ purists literally belong in the stone age” www.abc.net.au/news/2013-08...
“‘Literally’ purists literally belong in the stone age” www.abc.net.au/news/2013-08...