NK JJB
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Building engagement here over books, arts, politics and current affairs. Passionate about rugby, Springboks and all they stand for and Australia. Avatar is Lord Shiva. 🇦🇺🦘. On Gadigal Land of the Eora Nation
Find it curious that the backers of musk with his purchase of Twitter, Saudi Arabia and others, are unconcerned about the CSAM issues.
January 11, 2026 at 9:12 AM
Find it curious that the backers of musk with his purchase of Twitter, Saudi Arabia and others, are unconcerned about the CSAM issues.
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Brilliant, on point cartoon.
I absolutely stand with Cathy
I absolutely stand with Cathy
January 11, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Brilliant, on point cartoon.
I absolutely stand with Cathy
I absolutely stand with Cathy
For masochists here. Following Spurs is often a pursuit of futility. Don't know why but will continue to believe they will come good one day www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Buendía deepens gloom for Frank and Spurs as Aston Villa progress in FA Cup
Emi Buendía and Morgan Rogers fired Aston Villa to a 2-1 victory at Tottenham in the FA Cup third round to keep the pressure firmly on Thomas Frank
www.theguardian.com
January 11, 2026 at 7:23 AM
For masochists here. Following Spurs is often a pursuit of futility. Don't know why but will continue to believe they will come good one day www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Just checked in on threads to see if any rugby, cricket folk doing anything (they are not, wedded to that nazi porn site) and found the place awash with nasty folk defending the killing in Minneapolis.
January 11, 2026 at 7:10 AM
Just checked in on threads to see if any rugby, cricket folk doing anything (they are not, wedded to that nazi porn site) and found the place awash with nasty folk defending the killing in Minneapolis.
Walk around Oatley in Sydney. Remembering those from Oatley who died in war
January 11, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Walk around Oatley in Sydney. Remembering those from Oatley who died in war
Listening to 107 days by Kamala and narrated by her. How did the USA pick anarchy over her?
January 11, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Listening to 107 days by Kamala and narrated by her. How did the USA pick anarchy over her?
Another shooting in the US www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Six dead, including child, in Mississippi shootings, suspect charged
A man is charged with murder after six people from the same family were killed in a series of shootings.
www.abc.net.au
January 10, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Another shooting in the US www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Much cooler in Sydney today and a lot of smoke haze likely blown up from Victoria.
January 10, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Much cooler in Sydney today and a lot of smoke haze likely blown up from Victoria.
Sydney has gone from 43c at 4pm to 22c at 10 pm. Big southerly change sweeping through.
January 10, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Sydney has gone from 43c at 4pm to 22c at 10 pm. Big southerly change sweeping through.
Listening to this on audiobook. Narrated by Kamala herself. Highly recommend
January 10, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Listening to this on audiobook. Narrated by Kamala herself. Highly recommend
Thought I'd step out here in Sydney to see how it feels in 41c. Yep that's enough. Stepping back in
January 10, 2026 at 6:53 AM
Thought I'd step out here in Sydney to see how it feels in 41c. Yep that's enough. Stepping back in
Sydney on a very warm clear day. Humidity is low so just heat that is sort of bearable when in the shade
January 10, 2026 at 3:56 AM
Sydney on a very warm clear day. Humidity is low so just heat that is sort of bearable when in the shade
Might as well rename it the Netanyahu Trump Adelaide Writers Festival
Former leaders of the Adelaide Festival have written to the board. They call it a grave mistake which brings the Festival and Writers Week into disrepute and which may have far-reaching consequences for
both the Festival and Writers Week well into the future."
both the Festival and Writers Week well into the future."
January 10, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Might as well rename it the Netanyahu Trump Adelaide Writers Festival
Very good news about folk missing in Victoria www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Live: Trio missing in Victorian fires found safe, as heatwave intensifies across NSW
A state of disaster has been declared in Victoria as bushfires continue to rage, while NSW battles extreme heat and Queensland is bracing for a potential cyclone. Follow live.
www.abc.net.au
January 10, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Very good news about folk missing in Victoria www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
USA attacks Greenland then are USA troops in the EU detained as prisoners of war of a nation hostile to NATO? www.dw.com/en/us-troops...
US troops in Germany are legacy of World War II, Cold War – DW – 01/09/2026
Donald Trump's desire to acquire Greenland has raised questions about the US's commitment to NATO. The US maintains a major military presence in Germany — a vital part of its post-World War II nationa...
www.dw.com
January 10, 2026 at 12:31 AM
USA attacks Greenland then are USA troops in the EU detained as prisoners of war of a nation hostile to NATO? www.dw.com/en/us-troops...
DW playing early April's Fool joke surely? www.dw.com/en/g7-resche...
G7 rescheduled so Trump can attend White House cage match – DW – 01/09/2026
The G7 summit was originally scheduled for June 14-16. The meeting, however, was reportedly moved so US President Donald Trump would be at the White House for a UFC fight on June 14, his 80th birthday...
www.dw.com
January 10, 2026 at 12:27 AM
DW playing early April's Fool joke surely? www.dw.com/en/g7-resche...
An extremely miserable day coming up in Sydney today
January 9, 2026 at 9:20 PM
An extremely miserable day coming up in Sydney today
Diving into Threads is quite revealing. Many blaming Renee Good for her actions claiming the ICE agent acted in self defence.
January 9, 2026 at 4:20 AM
Diving into Threads is quite revealing. Many blaming Renee Good for her actions claiming the ICE agent acted in self defence.
Extract from Bob Dylan Blowing in the Wind
Yes, and how many ears must one man have
Before he can hear people cry?
Yes, and how many deaths will it take 'til he knows
That too many people have died?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind
The answer is blowin' in the wind
Yes, and how many ears must one man have
Before he can hear people cry?
Yes, and how many deaths will it take 'til he knows
That too many people have died?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind
The answer is blowin' in the wind
January 9, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Extract from Bob Dylan Blowing in the Wind
Yes, and how many ears must one man have
Before he can hear people cry?
Yes, and how many deaths will it take 'til he knows
That too many people have died?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind
The answer is blowin' in the wind
Yes, and how many ears must one man have
Before he can hear people cry?
Yes, and how many deaths will it take 'til he knows
That too many people have died?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind
The answer is blowin' in the wind
Yes it does. The Chinese will build an economic empire. America built around violence. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Bowen: Trump risks pushing world back to age of empires
Donald Trump wants and needs quick victories. Taking Maduro is the decisive win he has craved, writes Jeremy Bowen.
www.bbc.com
January 8, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Yes it does. The Chinese will build an economic empire. America built around violence. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Not a culinary delight but Robertson Pie Shop in NSW. Why? After you you tackled the Macquarie Pass in a sports car. Avoid the winter months as sliding off a hairpin over the side is literally quite the hill to die on www.drive.com.au/caradvice/fi...
Great Australian bites: Road trips with the best food and wine
Which Aussie road trips have the best places to stop for a bite?
www.drive.com.au
January 8, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Not a culinary delight but Robertson Pie Shop in NSW. Why? After you you tackled the Macquarie Pass in a sports car. Avoid the winter months as sliding off a hairpin over the side is literally quite the hill to die on www.drive.com.au/caradvice/fi...
We discuss this yet continue to engage with Israel diplomatically and commercially. Double standards www.drive.com.au/news/why-aus...
Why Russian-linked petrol is still ending up in Australian petrol tanks | Drive
The embargo on Russian oil products isn’t working. Here’s why.
www.drive.com.au
January 8, 2026 at 9:22 PM
We discuss this yet continue to engage with Israel diplomatically and commercially. Double standards www.drive.com.au/news/why-aus...
There is much wrong with the world currently. Bit of light relief. This is a dad's toy par excellence. Every dad needs this
www.tomsguide.com/vehicle-tech...
www.tomsguide.com/vehicle-tech...
My favorite product of CES 2026 is a rideable (and ridiculously fast) electric-powered wagon
Apologies to whoever’s foot I ran over today
www.tomsguide.com
January 8, 2026 at 9:19 PM
There is much wrong with the world currently. Bit of light relief. This is a dad's toy par excellence. Every dad needs this
www.tomsguide.com/vehicle-tech...
www.tomsguide.com/vehicle-tech...