Can't, I'm shorter of breath and one day closer to death.

Six decades ago, Australia swapped its old currency for dollars and cents. A catchy jingle sung by a cartoon character named Dollar Bill helped the country adapt.

Struth.

Yes , I heard the same rumour I also understand, Nostradamus like, he was heard to opine that the “next” leader has also had his raison detra written about ; “Said Hanrahan “

Found near the water feature. Moved to safety before the geese decided they looked like a tasty snack.

The balloons go up Who knows where they come down That’s not my department…

You’re all scoffing but Angus Taylor has the potential to be the greatest Liberal leader since Brendan Nelson. Maybe even Alexander Downer.

This film is one of the great musical mismatches: a grim English movie completely at odds with its sweet, boppy theme

From Brody King to Magneto. From carny pro wrestlers to classically trained Shakespearean knights of the realm. Standing shoulder to shoulder whether they know it or not. Yeah, we're going to fucking win.

Ian McKellen performs “The Strangers’ Case” speech from “Sir Thomas More” on Colbert.

Very powerful. The full interview is here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2l2R...

There are so many beautiful ways to say "fuck ICE."

Name a TV show of more than one season where you've seen every episode *at least* twice.

This piece from Sir Terry Pratchett's "Night Watch" book. I didn't know a composer had set it to music. The book is a gut punch. This piece is a gut punch. And right now? Yeah. @rhi.bsky.social I'm sure you've heard this? youtu.be/1X2_2D1DFZQ?...

When I surveyed people on my street the most common answer was "Get out of our house"

Cat wandered in front of the camera during the #aurora long exposure

Another Ninja mum! Sale or soup, we have too many roosters.

Dresden Files 18 - Twelve months has just arrived. Thought I'd put aside what I was reading and give it a peek. I'm now 6 chapters in, and may be officially considered distracted (even by my unsociable standards). 😂🤣🤣

Part 1.53, The Law Of The Clown 154.) if you perform enough misery, your impulse when experiencing misery will be to perform 155.) each scene is a new lifetime for the clown 155.1.) what connects these lifetimes is the name, and the mask 156.) if you meet pagliacci in the road, prescribe him

Beetle: "How was your day, Frank?" Beetle Frank: sigh

also on that #penguins note 🥳 #iluvu #urdoingr8 #meme

Just about to put away the birds for the night, so naturally there's a flash of lightning and thunder indicating it's 3k away and closing (sign) #RuralLife

We couldn’t possibly change the date. It’s just not something we do.

I've pointed out issues from Day 1, with 40+ years working in IT under my belt. FINALLY people are starting to wake up! Ftr one (I did a double) of my degree majors was Systems Analysis & Design. AI platforms like Grok are an ethical, social and economic nightmare — and we're starting to wake up

Great message! Also, excellent example of use of #altText. With added benefit that it make online translation easy. (I am studying Portuguese, but I’m still beginner-level.)

RT if you've never had a tab of ChatGPT open 'just to do quick research'

Yesterday's Word Count = 1,011 And was brought to you by BURK - superior catering for Evil Masters since 1985. TRAP DOOR (1985) youtu.be/-9dbAQJIu1o?...

Gift article #auspol Defence experts say while Australia keeps meeting downpayments on the promised Virginia-class nuclear submarines, it is getting nothing in return for a deal that shows signs of failure on several fronts. By Karen Barlow.

Yesterday's Word Count = 541 MONKEY More dubbed goodness with a banging theme song. “The nature of Monkey was irrepressible!” youtu.be/88y4ttqaW6U?...

"Ye who approach the door to Dave, Answer us, our questions twelve, If beyond you would delve."

I think posts that contain AI images and video should have to be clearly marked as such, and have a system tag… and users should be able to opt out of seeing all AI tagged posts.

No new pictures, where are you mentally

I don’t think we should have ceded control quite so quickly and without so much as a fight.

No Yanks in sight, but I am reliably informed that some Canadian firefighters and firefighting resources (planes and choppers) are on their way down under to assist Australia. Thank you, Canadians.

If you squint, you can see Melbourne city

Yet another surprise batch of chicks! This time literally hanging around outside the barn door. Opened the door to go out and there they were.

it comes with its own oath and everything

I mean, did you expect anything else from me

For those who watched the John Clarke doco on the ABC tonight... You're welcome farnaklers!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=X454...

Don't stop me now 'Cause I'm having a good time Don't stop me now Yes, I'm having a good time I don't wanna stop at all, yeah! youtu.be/HgzGwKwLmgM