Benno
@benno.au
I got kicked out of Ravenna. Had to move to the lagoon and build a more equitable society.
Just signed up to be a Supporting Member of the Python Software Foundation. Topped my contribution up to US$500 because the Python community is awesome.
October 29, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Just signed up to be a Supporting Member of the Python Software Foundation. Topped my contribution up to US$500 because the Python community is awesome.
Eat shit, LNP: www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Queensland’s controversial puberty blocker ban overturned by supreme court
Parent of transgender child successfully challenged decision by Crisafulli government to halt treatment for under 18s
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Eat shit, LNP: www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Look I'm not saying you're not a real Hunters & Collectors fan if you only know "Throw Your Arms Around Me" and "Holy Grail" and that kind of stuff but I _am_ saying that if you ignore tracks like "Towtruck" or "Run Run Run" or "Lumps of Lead" then you're missing some of their best work.
October 16, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Look I'm not saying you're not a real Hunters & Collectors fan if you only know "Throw Your Arms Around Me" and "Holy Grail" and that kind of stuff but I _am_ saying that if you ignore tracks like "Towtruck" or "Run Run Run" or "Lumps of Lead" then you're missing some of their best work.
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probably my most deeply-held belief: it is not possible for a slide deck to be both (1) a good presentation aide; and (2) a standalone document that can be read and understood in isolation.
October 14, 2025 at 8:08 AM
probably my most deeply-held belief: it is not possible for a slide deck to be both (1) a good presentation aide; and (2) a standalone document that can be read and understood in isolation.
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For the first time, the Deloitte report also publicly maps out the business rules of the jobseeker punishment system
Here's the tech the government inflicts on poor ppl every day - everyone is subject to it: single mums, ppl with disabilities, homeless ppl
Here's the tech the government inflicts on poor ppl every day - everyone is subject to it: single mums, ppl with disabilities, homeless ppl
October 9, 2025 at 1:57 AM
For the first time, the Deloitte report also publicly maps out the business rules of the jobseeker punishment system
Here's the tech the government inflicts on poor ppl every day - everyone is subject to it: single mums, ppl with disabilities, homeless ppl
Here's the tech the government inflicts on poor ppl every day - everyone is subject to it: single mums, ppl with disabilities, homeless ppl
Music for today: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpEy...
Faith Hope and Treachery
YouTube video by Lard - Topic
www.youtube.com
October 7, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Music for today: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpEy...
Arnold Schwarzenegger was elected Governor of California on this day in 2003, which is closer to the start of the Falklands War than to today.
October 7, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Arnold Schwarzenegger was elected Governor of California on this day in 2003, which is closer to the start of the Falklands War than to today.
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On Blue sky, if you post hard enough, you can fix things. I be lieve in you.
September 30, 2025 at 10:53 PM
On Blue sky, if you post hard enough, you can fix things. I be lieve in you.
Here is my talk from @pyconau.bsky.social titled "Skill Issue" and with the most perfect thumbnail possible: youtu.be/ND_SPnOynvg
"Skill Issue" - Benno Rice (PyCon AU 2025)
YouTube video by PyCon AU
youtu.be
September 23, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Here is my talk from @pyconau.bsky.social titled "Skill Issue" and with the most perfect thumbnail possible: youtu.be/ND_SPnOynvg
So if you’re a member of Professionals Australia they have a member-run Discord you can join. If you can’t find your way in then PM me and I’ll hook you up.
September 17, 2025 at 5:21 AM
So if you’re a member of Professionals Australia they have a member-run Discord you can join. If you can’t find your way in then PM me and I’ll hook you up.
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In terms of asking people in power - there's a public submission open in response to the Productivity Commission's report
- re: @benno.au at #PyConAU
bsky.app/profile/dani...
- re: @benno.au at #PyConAU
bsky.app/profile/dani...
Make a submission re: Productivity Commission report allowing AI to run rampant in Australia (“Harnessing data and digital technology”)
Please consider doing so, if you don’t want to see artist’s work being “legally” stolen for profit, in an #AusPol “AI arms race”
engage.pc.gov.au/surveys/secu...
Please consider doing so, if you don’t want to see artist’s work being “legally” stolen for profit, in an #AusPol “AI arms race”
engage.pc.gov.au/surveys/secu...
Make a submission
District
engage.pc.gov.au
September 14, 2025 at 2:26 AM
In terms of asking people in power - there's a public submission open in response to the Productivity Commission's report
- re: @benno.au at #PyConAU
bsky.app/profile/dani...
- re: @benno.au at #PyConAU
bsky.app/profile/dani...
It me?!
Kiwi PyCon 2025 keynote reveal! 🎉
We’re stoked to welcome Benno Rice — long-time Pythonista, open source contributor, and all-around thoughtful human.
👉 kiwipycon.nz/keynote-benn...
We’re stoked to welcome Benno Rice — long-time Pythonista, open source contributor, and all-around thoughtful human.
👉 kiwipycon.nz/keynote-benn...
September 11, 2025 at 4:20 AM
It me?!