Brendan - Sparrow & Vine
@sparrowandvine.bsky.social
Inner city wine wanker. Interested in business, books, politics, people and food. Fingers in a few #glutenfree pies.
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Merry Christmas everyone
December 25, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Merry Christmas everyone
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All religions are sick, perverted, murderous cults.
I oppose Islam, Judaism and Christianity in equal measure.
They all make capital off people’s pain and suffering, whilst dispensing pain and suffering in unequal measure.
I oppose Islam, Judaism and Christianity in equal measure.
They all make capital off people’s pain and suffering, whilst dispensing pain and suffering in unequal measure.
December 18, 2025 at 1:09 AM
All religions are sick, perverted, murderous cults.
I oppose Islam, Judaism and Christianity in equal measure.
They all make capital off people’s pain and suffering, whilst dispensing pain and suffering in unequal measure.
I oppose Islam, Judaism and Christianity in equal measure.
They all make capital off people’s pain and suffering, whilst dispensing pain and suffering in unequal measure.
www.bbc.com/audio/play/w.... Almost, but not quite rooted.
BBC Audio | The Inquiry | Is it last orders for the wine industry?
Is there a crisis in the world of wine?
www.bbc.com
December 13, 2025 at 2:24 AM
www.bbc.com/audio/play/w.... Almost, but not quite rooted.
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What To Know About ‘Hamnet’ https://theonion.com/what-to-know-about-hamnet/
December 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
What To Know About ‘Hamnet’ https://theonion.com/what-to-know-about-hamnet/
What is with the SMH's obsession with Private Schools? Some kid gets bullied in the suburbs and no one gives a toss. www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
Scots principal takes swipe at parents after human tunnel incident
The alleged incident occurred off school grounds on Saturday afternoon after numerous students gathered nearby Woollahra Golf Course in Rose Bay.
www.smh.com.au
December 10, 2025 at 1:45 AM
What is with the SMH's obsession with Private Schools? Some kid gets bullied in the suburbs and no one gives a toss. www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
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What is going on here?
December 5, 2025 at 6:37 PM
What is going on here?
Never met Pete but as a Grenache tragic realise the importance of his work. Lovely words too Katie. Vale. www.smh.com.au/goodfood/val...
Vale Peter Fraser: The pioneering winemaker was a master of his art
Yangarra Estate’s master of great Aussie grenache first inspired Katie Spain to write about wine. His loss for Australia’s tight-knit wine community is immense.
www.smh.com.au
December 4, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Never met Pete but as a Grenache tragic realise the importance of his work. Lovely words too Katie. Vale. www.smh.com.au/goodfood/val...
Tarban Creek Lunatic Asylum also planted a vineyard in the 1870's. You can still see the terracing today.
If you squint, the new Parramatta River ‘beach’ at Bedlam Bay has Amalfi Coast vibes, just mind the oyster shells
If you squint, the new Parramatta River ‘beach’ at Bedlam Bay has Amalfi Coast vibes, just mind the oyster shells
The warm water seemed saltier than an ocean beach but we felt safe from any bull sharks or stingrays, thanks to a freshly installed net
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Once we’d wandered across a playing field and down a narrow path winding between shady trees, there, finally, was the beach – and a giant inflatable pink flamingo.
The new Parramatta River “beach” at Bedlam Bay – set below the historical Gladesville Mental Hospital and Tarban Creek Asylum – is certainly picturesque, once you find it. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Tarban Creek Lunatic Asylum also planted a vineyard in the 1870's. You can still see the terracing today.
The fricken soap opera continues.
This comes after the sacking of Chairman Barry O’Farrell. #NRL #RugbyLeague
Wests Tigers CEO considering exiting club
This comes after the sacking of Chairman Barry O’Farrell.
www.zerotackle.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:02 AM
The fricken soap opera continues.
Surely ripping off Crown Casino got to be cheered? Has some Roald Dahl feels to it too. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Couple from Kazakhstan allegedly used hidden camera and earpieces to win $1.18m from Sydney’s Crown casino
Woman, 36, and her husband, 44, arrested at Barangaroo and charged with dishonestly obtaining financial advantage
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Surely ripping off Crown Casino got to be cheered? Has some Roald Dahl feels to it too. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Byron Bay Festival
6-8 Jan 1995:
TISM, Ed Kuepper, Headless Chickens, Skunkhour, Caligula, Powderfinger, Dirty 3, Trout Fishing In Quebec, Swoop, The Whitlams, Porkers, Cactus Child, Anti Anti, Storytime, Vicious Hairy Mary + more
6-8 Jan 1995:
TISM, Ed Kuepper, Headless Chickens, Skunkhour, Caligula, Powderfinger, Dirty 3, Trout Fishing In Quebec, Swoop, The Whitlams, Porkers, Cactus Child, Anti Anti, Storytime, Vicious Hairy Mary + more
November 26, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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i used to think the lyric was ‘i wanna rock and roll all night / and part of every day’ and i remember thinking, honestly that sounds reasonable
November 15, 2025 at 9:36 PM
i used to think the lyric was ‘i wanna rock and roll all night / and part of every day’ and i remember thinking, honestly that sounds reasonable
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The corrupt buffoon Trump is driving America completely in the wrong direction on energy, dooming them to future failure. Guess who Australia’s conservative coalition are following off the cliff. 😏
A Flood of Green Tech From China Is Upending Global Climate Politics www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/c...
A Flood of Green Tech From China Is Upending Global Climate Politics www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/c...
A Flood of Green Tech From China Is Upending Global Climate Politics
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The corrupt buffoon Trump is driving America completely in the wrong direction on energy, dooming them to future failure. Guess who Australia’s conservative coalition are following off the cliff. 😏
A Flood of Green Tech From China Is Upending Global Climate Politics www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/c...
A Flood of Green Tech From China Is Upending Global Climate Politics www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/c...
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If there’s any of you who profess to be into noir and have not yet seen MR INBETWEEN, you need to fix that asap. If you need further convincing, my @crimereads.bsky.social piece from a few years ago
#noirvember
crimereads.com/mr-inbetween/
#noirvember
crimereads.com/mr-inbetween/
Mr. Inbetween: It’s Time to Appreciate the Genius of This Very Australian Noir
I recently chaired a panel in which several American crime writers discussed their most memorable discoveries in terms of noir television and film during the various COVID lockdowns we have all end…
crimereads.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:38 PM
If there’s any of you who profess to be into noir and have not yet seen MR INBETWEEN, you need to fix that asap. If you need further convincing, my @crimereads.bsky.social piece from a few years ago
#noirvember
crimereads.com/mr-inbetween/
#noirvember
crimereads.com/mr-inbetween/
The best analysis I've read on what i believe is the best television series ever produced in Australia.
Australian noir, anyone?
crimereads.com/mr-inbetween/
crimereads.com/mr-inbetween/
Mr. Inbetween: It’s Time to Appreciate the Genius of This Very Australian Noir
I recently chaired a panel in which several American crime writers discussed their most memorable discoveries in terms of noir television and film during the various COVID lockdowns we have all end…
crimereads.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:20 AM
The best analysis I've read on what i believe is the best television series ever produced in Australia.
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Nice warm fuzzy feeling knowing my blood is helping someone. #giveblood
March 30, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Nice warm fuzzy feeling knowing my blood is helping someone. #giveblood
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