Rick Grounds
@rgrounds16.bsky.social
Australian, born 1954, Naarm. Left of centre. Pro renewables. Support rights of First Nations peoples. Anti zealots. Politics is only part of the solution but hoping for much stronger efforts on climate change and social justice by Albanese Gov't this term
I wonder what Barnaby Joyce and all the other foes of wind farms would have said about all these poles and wires. Ugly? Or very useful, so get over it?
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November 15, 2025 at 12:44 AM
I wonder what Barnaby Joyce and all the other foes of wind farms would have said about all these poles and wires. Ugly? Or very useful, so get over it?
@chrisbowenmp.bsky.social @adammorton.bsky.social @readfearn.bsky.social
@chrisbowenmp.bsky.social @adammorton.bsky.social @readfearn.bsky.social
A rare find that pair
This pair from 7am yesterday, less so:
This pair from 7am yesterday, less so:
September 11, 2025 at 10:03 PM
A rare find that pair
This pair from 7am yesterday, less so:
This pair from 7am yesterday, less so:
Pseudo dawn?
7am view to the west from my apartment balcony at Ramsay Gardens, Vermont South
7am view to the west from my apartment balcony at Ramsay Gardens, Vermont South
September 1, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Pseudo dawn?
7am view to the west from my apartment balcony at Ramsay Gardens, Vermont South
7am view to the west from my apartment balcony at Ramsay Gardens, Vermont South
Normally, a standing ovation acknowledges an outstanding achievement by an individual or team
In Peter Dutton's case, however, I suspect it was for an OUTSITTING achievement - 'outsitting' a record number of Coalition MPs at this year's election, that is
In Peter Dutton's case, however, I suspect it was for an OUTSITTING achievement - 'outsitting' a record number of Coalition MPs at this year's election, that is
August 22, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Normally, a standing ovation acknowledges an outstanding achievement by an individual or team
In Peter Dutton's case, however, I suspect it was for an OUTSITTING achievement - 'outsitting' a record number of Coalition MPs at this year's election, that is
In Peter Dutton's case, however, I suspect it was for an OUTSITTING achievement - 'outsitting' a record number of Coalition MPs at this year's election, that is
🧵 A brief account of a turning point in Perth's history
I spent the middle three decades of my life in WA, including a total of 20 years studying and working in Perth. A bestie from my Perth years recently sent me this photo of Perth's train system, taken as he travelled up the line from Fremantle
I spent the middle three decades of my life in WA, including a total of 20 years studying and working in Perth. A bestie from my Perth years recently sent me this photo of Perth's train system, taken as he travelled up the line from Fremantle
July 3, 2025 at 3:43 AM
🧵 A brief account of a turning point in Perth's history
I spent the middle three decades of my life in WA, including a total of 20 years studying and working in Perth. A bestie from my Perth years recently sent me this photo of Perth's train system, taken as he travelled up the line from Fremantle
I spent the middle three decades of my life in WA, including a total of 20 years studying and working in Perth. A bestie from my Perth years recently sent me this photo of Perth's train system, taken as he travelled up the line from Fremantle
The calm of a Merimbula morning. Sure beats reading the news headlines
June 13, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The calm of a Merimbula morning. Sure beats reading the news headlines
Just about to fire-up the barbie!
The inspiration came from this dish I had in November at the Rockley Pub, south of Bathurst, which is owned by Matt Moran.
The inspiration came from this dish I had in November at the Rockley Pub, south of Bathurst, which is owned by Matt Moran.
January 5, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Just about to fire-up the barbie!
The inspiration came from this dish I had in November at the Rockley Pub, south of Bathurst, which is owned by Matt Moran.
The inspiration came from this dish I had in November at the Rockley Pub, south of Bathurst, which is owned by Matt Moran.
This ~50yo Le Creuset pot contains caramelised pieces of purple onion and ripe nectarine. The onion was tossed with olive oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar and seasoning, roasted at 165C for 25 mins, fruit folded in and roasted for another 20. To go with barbecued pork chops tomorrow 😋
January 4, 2025 at 8:09 AM
This ~50yo Le Creuset pot contains caramelised pieces of purple onion and ripe nectarine. The onion was tossed with olive oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar and seasoning, roasted at 165C for 25 mins, fruit folded in and roasted for another 20. To go with barbecued pork chops tomorrow 😋
You might enjoy this Renee. Taken at Echo Point in the Blue Mountains early in November
January 2, 2025 at 8:55 PM
You might enjoy this Renee. Taken at Echo Point in the Blue Mountains early in November
18/20
Strictly Ballroom
There's Hollywood, there's Bollywood and - drum roll maestro - there's Aussiewood!
Strictly Ballroom
There's Hollywood, there's Bollywood and - drum roll maestro - there's Aussiewood!
January 1, 2025 at 5:46 AM
18/20
Strictly Ballroom
There's Hollywood, there's Bollywood and - drum roll maestro - there's Aussiewood!
Strictly Ballroom
There's Hollywood, there's Bollywood and - drum roll maestro - there's Aussiewood!
17/20
Alice's Restaurant
A celebration of the counter-culture
Alice's Restaurant
A celebration of the counter-culture
January 1, 2025 at 5:44 AM
17/20
Alice's Restaurant
A celebration of the counter-culture
Alice's Restaurant
A celebration of the counter-culture
16/20
They're a weird mob
Post-war migrants from southern Europe are film-worthy at last
They're a weird mob
Post-war migrants from southern Europe are film-worthy at last
January 1, 2025 at 5:41 AM
16/20
They're a weird mob
Post-war migrants from southern Europe are film-worthy at last
They're a weird mob
Post-war migrants from southern Europe are film-worthy at last
15/20
Sunday too far away
An exemplar for the renaissance of filmmaking in Australia, by Australians, for Australians
Sunday too far away
An exemplar for the renaissance of filmmaking in Australia, by Australians, for Australians
January 1, 2025 at 5:36 AM
15/20
Sunday too far away
An exemplar for the renaissance of filmmaking in Australia, by Australians, for Australians
Sunday too far away
An exemplar for the renaissance of filmmaking in Australia, by Australians, for Australians
12/20
Gettin' Square
(David Wenham as you've never seen before or since)
Gettin' Square
(David Wenham as you've never seen before or since)
December 31, 2024 at 10:15 PM
12/20
Gettin' Square
(David Wenham as you've never seen before or since)
Gettin' Square
(David Wenham as you've never seen before or since)
11/20
Another 'The ...'
The Castle
(Would have to renounce my Australian citizenship if I didn't include this one!)
Another 'The ...'
The Castle
(Would have to renounce my Australian citizenship if I didn't include this one!)
December 31, 2024 at 10:13 PM
11/20
Another 'The ...'
The Castle
(Would have to renounce my Australian citizenship if I didn't include this one!)
Another 'The ...'
The Castle
(Would have to renounce my Australian citizenship if I didn't include this one!)
10/20
The Dry
Loved the book. The film was almost as excellent. Finally came to respect Eric Bana
The Dry
Loved the book. The film was almost as excellent. Finally came to respect Eric Bana
December 31, 2024 at 10:11 PM
10/20
The Dry
Loved the book. The film was almost as excellent. Finally came to respect Eric Bana
The Dry
Loved the book. The film was almost as excellent. Finally came to respect Eric Bana
9/20
The Sting
Another can of ear-worms
The Sting
Another can of ear-worms
December 31, 2024 at 10:09 PM
9/20
The Sting
Another can of ear-worms
The Sting
Another can of ear-worms
8/20
Chariots of Fire
With its brilliantly seductive opening scene
Chariots of Fire
With its brilliantly seductive opening scene
December 31, 2024 at 9:43 PM
8/20
Chariots of Fire
With its brilliantly seductive opening scene
Chariots of Fire
With its brilliantly seductive opening scene
6/20
Lawrence of Arabia
Lawrence of Arabia
December 31, 2024 at 9:36 PM
6/20
Lawrence of Arabia
Lawrence of Arabia
Fifth film of my twenty (in no order but already looking like a steep mountain to climb):
Far from the madding crowd
(with a poster that dates it)
Far from the madding crowd
(with a poster that dates it)
December 31, 2024 at 9:34 PM
Fifth film of my twenty (in no order but already looking like a steep mountain to climb):
Far from the madding crowd
(with a poster that dates it)
Far from the madding crowd
(with a poster that dates it)