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This is where I should write something short and witty.
At the moment though it's just short.
At the moment though it's just short.
#Menulog to logoff in Australia
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You have 2 weeks to use them, 26 November is the last day.
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Just Eat Takeaway.com ceases operations in Australia
The Menulog platform will remain active until Wednesday 26 November at 23:59 AEDT.
newsroom.justeattakeaway.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:22 AM
#Menulog to logoff in Australia
Still have vouchers/credits?
You have 2 weeks to use them, 26 November is the last day.
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#ACCC takes #Microsoft to court over forcing Australian users upgrade to #Office365 with Copilot. Rather than having the classic option easily available. Microsoft offers refunds as a result.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Breaking: Microsoft to refund customers for subscription price hike
Microsoft apologises to customers and says it will refund them, after the consumer watchdog alleged the tech giant misled about 2.7 million Australians over subscription costs so they would remain on ...
www.abc.net.au
November 5, 2025 at 11:22 PM
#ACCC takes #Microsoft to court over forcing Australian users upgrade to #Office365 with Copilot. Rather than having the classic option easily available. Microsoft offers refunds as a result.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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Australian government to pass Centre for Disease Control legislation.
"Albanese said the new CDC will be an independent statutory agency with a director general and will be in place on 1 January next year."
#auspol #ACDC
Source: www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
"Albanese said the new CDC will be an independent statutory agency with a director general and will be in place on 1 January next year."
#auspol #ACDC
Source: www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
![39m ago
09.12 AEDT
Government to pass Centre for Disease Control legislation
After passing through the Senate with amendments yesterday afternoon, the governments bill to legislate an AustralianCentre for Disease Control is back in the house to pass parliament.
Anthony Albanese is speaking on the bill this morning, and says he called for the establishment of an independent ACDC after Covid.
We must not forget one of the factors that saw Australia even more vulnerable to Covid and its impacts was [that] we hadn’t had a [pandemic] drill since Exercise Sustain under the Rudd government.
Albanese said the new CDC will be an independent statutory agency with a director general and will be in place on 1 January next year. On a lighter note (with a dig at Sussan Ley) he says:
You couldn’t ask for a more Australian acronym than ACDC Mr Speaker, though if this ACDC were to have a theme song, and I know raising contemporary music is dangerous in this house, it would have to be Highway to Hell.
When it comes to a vote, there’s just a couple of Coalition members in the chamber, who force a division despite the government’s overwhelming majority (“Good on ya,” one government member says).
As everyone else is filing in, Albanese can be heard joking, “What are the hidden messages in ACDC?”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cyy3irakdgdbhcdtd4ik6aro/bafkreighjy4zz4lbnp3zynnxxruomudjfusfnujjfwxz5enac54anxqiyi@jpeg)
November 5, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Australian government to pass Centre for Disease Control legislation.
"Albanese said the new CDC will be an independent statutory agency with a director general and will be in place on 1 January next year."
#auspol #ACDC
Source: www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
"Albanese said the new CDC will be an independent statutory agency with a director general and will be in place on 1 January next year."
#auspol #ACDC
Source: www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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UK: COVID-19 could cost UK £7 billion a year without autumn vaccinations.
"A new OHE model shows that stopping annual autumn COVID-19 vaccinations could cost the UK economy £7 billion each year, highlighting the importance of continued immunisation"
Source: archive.md/nyvSp
"A new OHE model shows that stopping annual autumn COVID-19 vaccinations could cost the UK economy £7 billion each year, highlighting the importance of continued immunisation"
Source: archive.md/nyvSp
October 13, 2025 at 11:12 PM
UK: COVID-19 could cost UK £7 billion a year without autumn vaccinations.
"A new OHE model shows that stopping annual autumn COVID-19 vaccinations could cost the UK economy £7 billion each year, highlighting the importance of continued immunisation"
Source: archive.md/nyvSp
"A new OHE model shows that stopping annual autumn COVID-19 vaccinations could cost the UK economy £7 billion each year, highlighting the importance of continued immunisation"
Source: archive.md/nyvSp
"Victorian lawyer has become the first in Australia to face professional sanctions for using artificial intelligence in a court case, being stripped of his ability to practise as a principal lawyer after AI generated false citations that he had failed to verify."
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/sep...
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/sep...
Lawyer caught using AI-generated false citations in court case penalised in Australian first
Victorian solicitor stripped of his ability to practise as a principal lawyer after acknowledging he did not verify case list
www.theguardian.com
September 4, 2025 at 4:13 AM
"Victorian lawyer has become the first in Australia to face professional sanctions for using artificial intelligence in a court case, being stripped of his ability to practise as a principal lawyer after AI generated false citations that he had failed to verify."
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/sep...
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/sep...
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I usually share this one with people when they don't seem to care enough about the very valid points you are making.
How Substack steals your audience and your revenue
They're not just bad for humanity. They're bad for business.
journalistspaythemselves.com
August 31, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I usually share this one with people when they don't seem to care enough about the very valid points you are making.
Looks like AOL wont be sending out any more free beer coasters after 36 years.
www.theregister.com/2025/08/11/a...
www.theregister.com/2025/08/11/a...
Hanging up: AOL to pull the plug on its dial-up service
: A symphony of screeching come to an end! Parent Yahoo! confirms!
www.theregister.com
August 12, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Looks like AOL wont be sending out any more free beer coasters after 36 years.
www.theregister.com/2025/08/11/a...
www.theregister.com/2025/08/11/a...
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"What’s it like to have lived through both HIV and COVID as an ID doctor?"
A new intern asked me that last week.
I didn’t answer it fully then -- but I did here. #IDSky blogs.jwatch.org/hiv-id-obser...
A new intern asked me that last week.
I didn’t answer it fully then -- but I did here. #IDSky blogs.jwatch.org/hiv-id-obser...
Two Pandemics, Compared: Reflections on HIV and COVID-19
“Dr. Sax, what’s it like to have lived through two pandemics as an ID doctor?” The question came from a brand-new intern during afternoon sign-out. I took a breath — because wow, were they different. ...
blogs.jwatch.org
July 7, 2025 at 5:57 PM
"What’s it like to have lived through both HIV and COVID as an ID doctor?"
A new intern asked me that last week.
I didn’t answer it fully then -- but I did here. #IDSky blogs.jwatch.org/hiv-id-obser...
A new intern asked me that last week.
I didn’t answer it fully then -- but I did here. #IDSky blogs.jwatch.org/hiv-id-obser...
Australian citizen?
You have until 8pm AEST today 7 April to enrol or update your enrolment for the Federal election on 3 May.
It's easy online at Australian Electoral Commission
Check enrolment: check.aec.gov.au
Enrol: aec.gov.au/enrol/
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
#auspol #AusVotes
You have until 8pm AEST today 7 April to enrol or update your enrolment for the Federal election on 3 May.
It's easy online at Australian Electoral Commission
Check enrolment: check.aec.gov.au
Enrol: aec.gov.au/enrol/
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
#auspol #AusVotes
If you haven't enrolled to vote, you only have a few hours left
The AEC is urging Australians to enrol to vote in the federal election to have their say in Australia's democracy.
www.abc.net.au
April 7, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Australian citizen?
You have until 8pm AEST today 7 April to enrol or update your enrolment for the Federal election on 3 May.
It's easy online at Australian Electoral Commission
Check enrolment: check.aec.gov.au
Enrol: aec.gov.au/enrol/
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
#auspol #AusVotes
You have until 8pm AEST today 7 April to enrol or update your enrolment for the Federal election on 3 May.
It's easy online at Australian Electoral Commission
Check enrolment: check.aec.gov.au
Enrol: aec.gov.au/enrol/
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
#auspol #AusVotes
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Updated U.S. travel guidance from Utrecht University in the Netherlands: “We tell students that they must realise they can’t shout everything they think. We have freedom of speech in the Netherlands, but that is not the case in all countries.”
Also they have burner phones and laptops available.
Also they have burner phones and laptops available.
UU adopts stricter advice for researchers travelling to the US
Utrecht University has updated its advice for researchers travelling to the United States to ensure their safety and the safety of its research. Recommendations have also been updated for students goi...
dub.uu.nl
April 6, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Updated U.S. travel guidance from Utrecht University in the Netherlands: “We tell students that they must realise they can’t shout everything they think. We have freedom of speech in the Netherlands, but that is not the case in all countries.”
Also they have burner phones and laptops available.
Also they have burner phones and laptops available.
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Well I guess that’s an interesting new approach
Hysterical - a new ransomware crew called Ox Tail is threatening to report its victims to Edward Snowden, Brian Krebs, Troy Hunt or the the European Center for Digital Rights' privacy advocacy group NYOB if they don't pay up.
www.theregister.com/2025/03/18/e...
www.theregister.com/2025/03/18/e...
Extortion crew to victim: Pay or we tell ... Edward Snowden?
: Don't laugh. This kind of warning shows crims are getting desperate
www.theregister.com
March 20, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Well I guess that’s an interesting new approach
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This video is three years old, but it has some very good points anyone remotely within the anti-fascist side of politics should start seriously talking about. I am finding the lack of broader historical awareness and perspective not surprising but deeply disturbing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z55A...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z55A...
5 Ways To Stop Fascism with Paul Mason
YouTube video by Penguin Books UK
www.youtube.com
February 26, 2025 at 12:45 AM
This video is three years old, but it has some very good points anyone remotely within the anti-fascist side of politics should start seriously talking about. I am finding the lack of broader historical awareness and perspective not surprising but deeply disturbing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z55A...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z55A...
They know when you've been sleeping.
They know when your awake...
Do you really need an #iot bed?
Especially one which streams your sleeping habits to AWS and opens an SSH shell to developers?
Your sleeping habits available thanks to Eightsleep?
trufflesecurity.com/blog/removin...
They know when your awake...
Do you really need an #iot bed?
Especially one which streams your sleeping habits to AWS and opens an SSH shell to developers?
Your sleeping habits available thanks to Eightsleep?
trufflesecurity.com/blog/removin...
Removing Jeff Bezos From My Bed ◆ Truffle Security Co.
Eight Sleep smart bed found to contain an exposed AWS key and a likely backdoor that allowed engineers to remotely access users' beds
trufflesecurity.com
February 26, 2025 at 6:09 AM
They know when you've been sleeping.
They know when your awake...
Do you really need an #iot bed?
Especially one which streams your sleeping habits to AWS and opens an SSH shell to developers?
Your sleeping habits available thanks to Eightsleep?
trufflesecurity.com/blog/removin...
They know when your awake...
Do you really need an #iot bed?
Especially one which streams your sleeping habits to AWS and opens an SSH shell to developers?
Your sleeping habits available thanks to Eightsleep?
trufflesecurity.com/blog/removin...
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“political leaders insist that mining and forestry underwrite Australian prosperity. I will state it plainly. Those who believe this nonsense cannot be trusted with the wellbeing of future generations.”
Ken Henry nails why LNP and Labor are on the nose. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Ken Henry nails why LNP and Labor are on the nose. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
‘Wilful acts of bastardry’: former Treasury secretary says young Australian workers ‘robbed’ by tax system
Ken Henry made comments at a tax summit in Melbourne, arguing fiscal drag is seeing taxes go up while real incomes fall
www.theguardian.com
February 20, 2025 at 9:43 AM
“political leaders insist that mining and forestry underwrite Australian prosperity. I will state it plainly. Those who believe this nonsense cannot be trusted with the wellbeing of future generations.”
Ken Henry nails why LNP and Labor are on the nose. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Ken Henry nails why LNP and Labor are on the nose. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Did you know there was a lumber yard in Victoria Rd Marrickville?
Well, won't be one for much longer.
There's a proposal to build a large rental complex on the site.
Wonder if someone will complain about it changing the character of the low rise industrial area? 😉
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
Well, won't be one for much longer.
There's a proposal to build a large rental complex on the site.
Wonder if someone will complain about it changing the character of the low rise industrial area? 😉
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
www.abc.net.au
February 18, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Did you know there was a lumber yard in Victoria Rd Marrickville?
Well, won't be one for much longer.
There's a proposal to build a large rental complex on the site.
Wonder if someone will complain about it changing the character of the low rise industrial area? 😉
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
Well, won't be one for much longer.
There's a proposal to build a large rental complex on the site.
Wonder if someone will complain about it changing the character of the low rise industrial area? 😉
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
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if you have a big kindle library and have been thinking about moving to kobo or boox (👋) here’s a deadline
February 15, 2025 at 11:06 PM
if you have a big kindle library and have been thinking about moving to kobo or boox (👋) here’s a deadline
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The UK is telling its citizens “that it is willing to put their security at risk from all manner of bad actors like hackers and thieves because it cannot tolerate the ability to have a private conversation online,” EFF’s Andrew Crocker told @theverge.com.
The UK’s war on encryption affects all of us
‘If you build a door, other people will try to get in.’
www.theverge.com
February 13, 2025 at 10:59 PM
The UK is telling its citizens “that it is willing to put their security at risk from all manner of bad actors like hackers and thieves because it cannot tolerate the ability to have a private conversation online,” EFF’s Andrew Crocker told @theverge.com.
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Dear Mr President Trump of the United States,
I hope this fax finds you well.
Re the imposition of tariffs on Australian trade.
Would you be willing to accept a knighthood in order to back down?
If not I will have no other option but to shirtfront you - as soon as Margie finishes ironing it.
Tones
I hope this fax finds you well.
Re the imposition of tariffs on Australian trade.
Would you be willing to accept a knighthood in order to back down?
If not I will have no other option but to shirtfront you - as soon as Margie finishes ironing it.
Tones
February 12, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Dear Mr President Trump of the United States,
I hope this fax finds you well.
Re the imposition of tariffs on Australian trade.
Would you be willing to accept a knighthood in order to back down?
If not I will have no other option but to shirtfront you - as soon as Margie finishes ironing it.
Tones
I hope this fax finds you well.
Re the imposition of tariffs on Australian trade.
Would you be willing to accept a knighthood in order to back down?
If not I will have no other option but to shirtfront you - as soon as Margie finishes ironing it.
Tones
Worried about industrial action on Sydney Trains tomorrow?
Just be thankful you aren't trying to use the largely neglected public transport in the USA.
#publicTransport #trains #buses #Sydney #USA #SydneyTrains
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
Just be thankful you aren't trying to use the largely neglected public transport in the USA.
#publicTransport #trains #buses #Sydney #USA #SydneyTrains
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
The reason public transport in American cities is so bad
Many American cities have dire public transport systems, but it hasn't always been this way. How did they get so bad and how does Australia compare?
www.abc.net.au
February 11, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Worried about industrial action on Sydney Trains tomorrow?
Just be thankful you aren't trying to use the largely neglected public transport in the USA.
#publicTransport #trains #buses #Sydney #USA #SydneyTrains
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
Just be thankful you aren't trying to use the largely neglected public transport in the USA.
#publicTransport #trains #buses #Sydney #USA #SydneyTrains
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
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Opinion | "Yesterday I discovered that maybe I don’t have a race. Good! I didn’t want one anyway. It’s a pesky ol’ thing," writes @janfran.bsky.social
According to the ABC, I'm raceless. Or white. Thank goodness!
What even is a Lebanese anyway? You gotta admire the ABC’s moxie in punting that one over to Antoinette Lattouf to solve.
www.crikey.com.au
February 4, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Opinion | "Yesterday I discovered that maybe I don’t have a race. Good! I didn’t want one anyway. It’s a pesky ol’ thing," writes @janfran.bsky.social
January 22, 2025 at 6:17 AM
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Every single person in every single multiverse will at one point in time have an issue using their printer
That's a Canon event
That's a Canon event
January 19, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Every single person in every single multiverse will at one point in time have an issue using their printer
That's a Canon event
That's a Canon event
Lighting up the sunset and clouds
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#streetLight #sunset #clouds #tree #crane #treesilhouette #cranesilhouette #sydney
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#streetLight #sunset #clouds #tree #crane #treesilhouette #cranesilhouette #sydney
January 18, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Lighting up the sunset and clouds
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#streetLight #sunset #clouds #tree #crane #treesilhouette #cranesilhouette #sydney
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#streetLight #sunset #clouds #tree #crane #treesilhouette #cranesilhouette #sydney
Light and shadow play on lanes in Enmore, Sydney
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#lightandshadowplayonlanes #light #shadow #lane #Enmore #Sydney #urbanstreet #urbanfragments #urbanandstreet #streetphotography #sunset #rubbishbin #rubbishbins #garbagebin #garbagebins #graffiti #clouds
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#lightandshadowplayonlanes #light #shadow #lane #Enmore #Sydney #urbanstreet #urbanfragments #urbanandstreet #streetphotography #sunset #rubbishbin #rubbishbins #garbagebin #garbagebins #graffiti #clouds
January 9, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Light and shadow play on lanes in Enmore, Sydney
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#lightandshadowplayonlanes #light #shadow #lane #Enmore #Sydney #urbanstreet #urbanfragments #urbanandstreet #streetphotography #sunset #rubbishbin #rubbishbins #garbagebin #garbagebins #graffiti #clouds
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#lightandshadowplayonlanes #light #shadow #lane #Enmore #Sydney #urbanstreet #urbanfragments #urbanandstreet #streetphotography #sunset #rubbishbin #rubbishbins #garbagebin #garbagebins #graffiti #clouds