Jarrod Watt
@jaywatt.bsky.social
Australian journo in Hong Kong; podcast editor/producer; Aus news correspondent RTHK3; journalism lecturer HKBU; ex SCMP, ABC, PBSFM, RRR; reformed music journo and bartender - https://jarrodwatt.com/
Harry Harrison detects issues when “Users can also choose to share their live location with their emergency contacts” in the Hong Kong police app: today’s cartoon
November 16, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Harry Harrison detects issues when “Users can also choose to share their live location with their emergency contacts” in the Hong Kong police app: today’s cartoon
From the burgeoning genre of “great news media moments using AI”… economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-upd...
November 16, 2025 at 2:23 AM
From the burgeoning genre of “great news media moments using AI”… economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-upd...
From the Amyl and the Sniffers official Facebook account… www.facebook.com/share/r/1YAW...
November 14, 2025 at 12:51 PM
From the Amyl and the Sniffers official Facebook account… www.facebook.com/share/r/1YAW...
BREAKING NEWS: video posted to socials - Amyl and the Sniffers have put $5,000 dollars on the bar at rocknroll venues around Melbourne to say sorry for the cancelled gig… this is eternal rock legend stuff… a big night beckons…
November 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
BREAKING NEWS: video posted to socials - Amyl and the Sniffers have put $5,000 dollars on the bar at rocknroll venues around Melbourne to say sorry for the cancelled gig… this is eternal rock legend stuff… a big night beckons…
Ohhh so NOW it’s a story…
Wow
Wow
November 14, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Ohhh so NOW it’s a story…
Wow
Wow
Quick note: those of us paying attention have noticed Aussie journos flying in to file stories from here about restaurants and bars, and their stories sometimes include the words "courtesy the Hong Kong Tourism Board"
November 13, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Quick note: those of us paying attention have noticed Aussie journos flying in to file stories from here about restaurants and bars, and their stories sometimes include the words "courtesy the Hong Kong Tourism Board"
Australian media: we can't get journalists into Hong Kong
Australian firefighters: have you tried getting your gear off?
Australian firefighters: have you tried getting your gear off?
November 13, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Australian media: we can't get journalists into Hong Kong
Australian firefighters: have you tried getting your gear off?
Australian firefighters: have you tried getting your gear off?
Among the many reasons to nullify Spotify - the rising tide of AI-generated songs, unlabelled and masquerading as product of human musicianship is really, really annoying
November 13, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Among the many reasons to nullify Spotify - the rising tide of AI-generated songs, unlabelled and masquerading as product of human musicianship is really, really annoying
Getting some weird looks in this cafe as I crank the sound of 350+ bagpipers knocking out It's a Long Way to the Top by AC/DC in the heart of Melbourne... a hearty horns up to all those who strapped on the kit and kilt and set a new world record, perfect intro for AC/DC to play the MCG tonight...
November 12, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Getting some weird looks in this cafe as I crank the sound of 350+ bagpipers knocking out It's a Long Way to the Top by AC/DC in the heart of Melbourne... a hearty horns up to all those who strapped on the kit and kilt and set a new world record, perfect intro for AC/DC to play the MCG tonight...
If ever a thread needed an accompanying sound sample of Kenneth Williams exclaiming "Ohhh, matron"... this is it.
November 12, 2025 at 8:56 AM
If ever a thread needed an accompanying sound sample of Kenneth Williams exclaiming "Ohhh, matron"... this is it.
Harry Harrison peddles today’s cartoon: the bumpy ride for Hong Kong helpers working outside their lane
November 12, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Harry Harrison peddles today’s cartoon: the bumpy ride for Hong Kong helpers working outside their lane
Not one of my mainland Chinese students expressed any interest in it this week (or last night), the Ali Baba-owned SCMP in Hong Kong gave it no coverage (compared to front page live updates in the past)… a few Aussies were keen - anyone else curious about the lack of interest in Singles Day?
November 12, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Not one of my mainland Chinese students expressed any interest in it this week (or last night), the Ali Baba-owned SCMP in Hong Kong gave it no coverage (compared to front page live updates in the past)… a few Aussies were keen - anyone else curious about the lack of interest in Singles Day?
The most prophetic cartoon of them all, from Ballarat artist Will Dyson in the London Daily Herald upon the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, 1919. The adults are UK PM Lloyd George, PM Orlando of Italy, French PM ‘Tiger’ Clemenceau of France, & US President Woodrow Wilson. Just 20 years later…
November 11, 2025 at 1:20 AM
The most prophetic cartoon of them all, from Ballarat artist Will Dyson in the London Daily Herald upon the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, 1919. The adults are UK PM Lloyd George, PM Orlando of Italy, French PM ‘Tiger’ Clemenceau of France, & US President Woodrow Wilson. Just 20 years later…
🎶”You're watching people fighting, you're watching people losing/ On Armistice Day…”🎶
youtu.be/tr-egHGNFG8?...
youtu.be/tr-egHGNFG8?...
November 11, 2025 at 1:09 AM
🎶”You're watching people fighting, you're watching people losing/ On Armistice Day…”🎶
youtu.be/tr-egHGNFG8?...
youtu.be/tr-egHGNFG8?...
Today’s COP30 cartoon keepsake from Matt Golding: stakeholders get a seat at the table
November 10, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Today’s COP30 cartoon keepsake from Matt Golding: stakeholders get a seat at the table
Earth control to Tiangong… any update on the taikonauts last seen grilling chicken wings in zero gravity?
November 9, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Earth control to Tiangong… any update on the taikonauts last seen grilling chicken wings in zero gravity?
A twofer from the mighty 4ZZZ in Brissie…
November 9, 2025 at 6:36 AM
A twofer from the mighty 4ZZZ in Brissie…
I’ve said this time and again - if the Hong Kong headline says a signal was “hoisted” I want pictures of actual hoisting, otherwise it’s just “posting” with hoist characteristics…
November 9, 2025 at 5:31 AM
I’ve said this time and again - if the Hong Kong headline says a signal was “hoisted” I want pictures of actual hoisting, otherwise it’s just “posting” with hoist characteristics…
“Hong Kong has seen a rise in endangered species smuggling in recent years.”
One fine day at the Customs office: Harry Harrison’s cartoon
One fine day at the Customs office: Harry Harrison’s cartoon
November 9, 2025 at 2:41 AM
“Hong Kong has seen a rise in endangered species smuggling in recent years.”
One fine day at the Customs office: Harry Harrison’s cartoon
One fine day at the Customs office: Harry Harrison’s cartoon
Good to see the Elon’s moment in history has been publicly honoured somewhere in the world…
November 9, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Good to see the Elon’s moment in history has been publicly honoured somewhere in the world…
The ambitious cross-cultural movie reboot is sitting right there in plain sight...
November 8, 2025 at 6:01 AM
The ambitious cross-cultural movie reboot is sitting right there in plain sight...
Your old hood remembers you fondly…
November 8, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Your old hood remembers you fondly…
It’s a sign! Hanging with generation X(iaohongshu) in Kennedy Town… where it’s always magic hour
November 8, 2025 at 4:33 AM
It’s a sign! Hanging with generation X(iaohongshu) in Kennedy Town… where it’s always magic hour
Harry Harrison demonstrating a bit of remaining press freedom in Hong Kong: drawing on a campaign poster in today’s cartoon
November 8, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Harry Harrison demonstrating a bit of remaining press freedom in Hong Kong: drawing on a campaign poster in today’s cartoon
Nice to see the Australian consul general in Hong Kong stepping up to support the HK pride parade via their Facebook page - HongKongers do love a dress up… might be a bit cool for hot pants and arseless chaps in late November but we can hope 🌈
November 7, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Nice to see the Australian consul general in Hong Kong stepping up to support the HK pride parade via their Facebook page - HongKongers do love a dress up… might be a bit cool for hot pants and arseless chaps in late November but we can hope 🌈