Oliver Townshend
@olivertownshend.bsky.social
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Politically bereft, and quite depressed over the US result.
Trying to catch up on all the books I should have read.
No bitcoin, money schemes, relationships.
Politically bereft, and quite depressed over the US result.
Trying to catch up on all the books I should have read.
No bitcoin, money schemes, relationships.
When do pub tests happen? before or after the trivia night? Is the pub tested, or does the test occur in the pub? Is there a curriculum? Is it ad-hoc? Does the SMH publish the results like the HSC? So many questions.
December 3, 2025 at 11:24 PM
When do pub tests happen? before or after the trivia night? Is the pub tested, or does the test occur in the pub? Is there a curriculum? Is it ad-hoc? Does the SMH publish the results like the HSC? So many questions.
Australians suddenly discover how much big IT projects cost, and all claim they could have done it for less because they know how to use WordPress or a Mac. The fact that the BOM got away with http rather than https says something about Australians, because the main outrage is the weather graphs.
November 24, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Australians suddenly discover how much big IT projects cost, and all claim they could have done it for less because they know how to use WordPress or a Mac. The fact that the BOM got away with http rather than https says something about Australians, because the main outrage is the weather graphs.
Now that the new NSW Opposition Leader doesn't have the same name as my real estate agent, I suppose I'll have to bother to remember her name. Or not.
November 21, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Now that the new NSW Opposition Leader doesn't have the same name as my real estate agent, I suppose I'll have to bother to remember her name. Or not.
Advertisers on Facebook going for the Latin market
November 12, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Advertisers on Facebook going for the Latin market
The ladies ahead of me in the new airport security line at Sydney Airport were delayed because they had a crochet needle.
November 1, 2025 at 10:41 PM
The ladies ahead of me in the new airport security line at Sydney Airport were delayed because they had a crochet needle.
Today is the ultimate victory of Oliver over Andrew, a name that once dominated but is now in terminal decline, whereas Oliver has lept from the ashes to be the name. (no Princes... yet).
October 31, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Today is the ultimate victory of Oliver over Andrew, a name that once dominated but is now in terminal decline, whereas Oliver has lept from the ashes to be the name. (no Princes... yet).
My favourite so far - love the Asian music I'd never really heard before, and Trent Yarwood's choices are fantastic. And then there's David F Porteous's choices. Oh well.
NEW PODCAST: “Another Untitled Music Podcast | Pilot 2” with @snarklyplatypus.com & me. anotheruntitledmusicpodcast.com/aump-pilot2/ Look for that title in your podcast app.
Our music license limits our feed to Australia and New Zealand. I have no idea how one could possibly listen from elsewhere.
Our music license limits our feed to Australia and New Zealand. I have no idea how one could possibly listen from elsewhere.
October 28, 2025 at 9:53 PM
My favourite so far - love the Asian music I'd never really heard before, and Trent Yarwood's choices are fantastic. And then there's David F Porteous's choices. Oh well.
Meteorologists around the world - Melissa is a Category 4 Storm. BOM - Storm? What Storm?
October 28, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Meteorologists around the world - Melissa is a Category 4 Storm. BOM - Storm? What Storm?
Why are the Department of Communications creating email addresses and then not monitoring them? I don't think it's acceptable, even if you send out notifications. Automated systems can go back years and may still use them. I do think bureaucrats don't understand IT. #auspol
October 8, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Why are the Department of Communications creating email addresses and then not monitoring them? I don't think it's acceptable, even if you send out notifications. Automated systems can go back years and may still use them. I do think bureaucrats don't understand IT. #auspol
Music from Uni days... I had to be stoned? No wonder all my prog rock records now just sound boring (except Pink Floyd).
NEW PODCAST: “AUMP 00001: Uni Tunes” with @snarkyplatypus.com and me. anotheruntitledmusicpodcast.com/00001/
Look for “Another Untitled Music Podcast” in your podcast app.
Like it? Please tell your friends, and maybe throw in a tip at stilgherrian.com/tip. That page needs updating.
Look for “Another Untitled Music Podcast” in your podcast app.
Like it? Please tell your friends, and maybe throw in a tip at stilgherrian.com/tip. That page needs updating.
October 8, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Music from Uni days... I had to be stoned? No wonder all my prog rock records now just sound boring (except Pink Floyd).
Banking Day's coverage of the troubles at ANZ are really interesting, and not getting enough publicity. Support local media. www.bankingday.com/public/3ddb3...
Mike Smith’s toxic legacy at ANZ
A bit of a carpet bagger Mike Smith turned out to be.
www.bankingday.com
October 6, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Banking Day's coverage of the troubles at ANZ are really interesting, and not getting enough publicity. Support local media. www.bankingday.com/public/3ddb3...
You too can sponsor a podcast and have a trigger word you don't remember generate an interesting conversation
Plug 2 of 3: A new episode of “The 9pm Edict” podcast finally appeared too, a week later than planned but obviously still worth listening to. Please enjoy that one as well.
NEW PODCAST: “The 9pm Uncommon Death Adder with David F Porteous” @dfpiii.bsky.social (1h18m21s) the9pmedict.com/edict/00253/
Look for it in your podcast app of choice.
Like it? Please tell your friends and consider throwing in a tip. the9pmedict.com/tip
Look for it in your podcast app of choice.
Like it? Please tell your friends and consider throwing in a tip. the9pmedict.com/tip
September 28, 2025 at 4:22 AM
You too can sponsor a podcast and have a trigger word you don't remember generate an interesting conversation
I will of course be boycotting Marvel and Disney as soon as Alien Earth and Only Murders and the new Hickman series is over. Oh and the new Priest/Quesada black panther. On it! Fortunately I've nearly finished Say Nothing.
September 18, 2025 at 4:41 AM
I will of course be boycotting Marvel and Disney as soon as Alien Earth and Only Murders and the new Hickman series is over. Oh and the new Priest/Quesada black panther. On it! Fortunately I've nearly finished Say Nothing.
Austin on the ABC makes a big deal about how much he likes Doctor Who and yet they get Sylvester McCoy's name wrong (he gets carried McCauley). #doctorwhonerd
September 13, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Austin on the ABC makes a big deal about how much he likes Doctor Who and yet they get Sylvester McCoy's name wrong (he gets carried McCauley). #doctorwhonerd
No Devops. Have to say this now because, well, things will change, probably in the next few hours. Enjoying the peace while I can.
September 2, 2025 at 7:41 AM
No Devops. Have to say this now because, well, things will change, probably in the next few hours. Enjoying the peace while I can.
It's only sparkling sarcasm if it comes from the sparkling regions of France otherwise you're just being petillant.
August 25, 2025 at 8:51 AM
It's only sparkling sarcasm if it comes from the sparkling regions of France otherwise you're just being petillant.
Reposted by Oliver Townshend
“Show me a list of Australian prime ministers since Robert Menzies, with their names and years in office under their portraits.”
ChatGPT –
ChatGPT –
August 9, 2025 at 12:01 AM
“Show me a list of Australian prime ministers since Robert Menzies, with their names and years in office under their portraits.”
ChatGPT –
ChatGPT –
Secure link is so slow it just timed out waiting for itself.
August 6, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Secure link is so slow it just timed out waiting for itself.
ASIC forced the banks to cut charges. When will they cut their own extortionate fees that are five times the cost of the service? #auspol
July 30, 2025 at 4:36 AM
ASIC forced the banks to cut charges. When will they cut their own extortionate fees that are five times the cost of the service? #auspol
If you're in #legalit or just #law in Australia or New Zealand and involved with Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, HR, People & Culture, or Learning & Development then my legally blind friend David Langdon's 7th Aug webinar on accessibility will be of great interest. www.linkedin.com/posts/davidm...
📣 FREE Webinar Announcement - "Accessibility is Everyone’s Business" | David Langdon
📣 FREE Webinar Announcement - "Accessibility is Everyone’s Business"
📅 Thursday 7 August | 🕚 11:00am AEST
What if accessibility wasn’t just a legal checkbox – but a real opportunity to buil...
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July 23, 2025 at 3:29 AM
If you're in #legalit or just #law in Australia or New Zealand and involved with Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, HR, People & Culture, or Learning & Development then my legally blind friend David Langdon's 7th Aug webinar on accessibility will be of great interest. www.linkedin.com/posts/davidm...
Capital gains tax was indexed. It is no longer. Income tax was indexed. It is no longer. In both cases thanks to the LNP. Governments do it every few years and pretend it's a tax cut. Why does a high value super tax have to be indexed? #auspol
July 3, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Capital gains tax was indexed. It is no longer. Income tax was indexed. It is no longer. In both cases thanks to the LNP. Governments do it every few years and pretend it's a tax cut. Why does a high value super tax have to be indexed? #auspol