So delighted to see Sabra Lane presenting the news in Tasmania. Love her. #ABC #ABCNEWS

Seriously just read this and acknowledge what's going on here: https://newrepublic.com/post/207693/palantir-ceo-karp-disrupting-democratic-power

Further to my complaint about podcast length from yesterday, one of my subscriptions has just released a 5 hour, 17 minute podcast. For goodness sake podcasters, learn how to edit.

Probably more fun than significant, yet, still, another example of the earth saying, yeah nah. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-11/earthquake-hits-boorowa-nsw/106443952

And in news to no one, the Nationals have elected their most conservative member as leader.

Australia is at war. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/speaking-plainly-if-australia-is-at-war-with-iran-government/106437946

That has been a very long day.

Clearly the Nationals think that there is too little focus on themselves amid the global crisis in the middle east and Ukraine. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/david-littleproud-steps-down-as-nationals-leader/106437902

Why are so many podcasts about 3 hours long now? We stopped making 3 hour+ films because frankly, people needed the bathroom. But podcasts are getting longer and longer. Good grief people, use a damn editor.

"I think people want people with disability to be inspiring. And I think that's a shame... There are are moments of tenderness and there are moments of precariousness" Amen to that.

Wonderful. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVllW8yjPNl/?igsh=MXAwNmNtYnlsZ20xeg%3D%3D

I know she's frightened of cattle, but I think it's marvellous that on International Women's Day, Courtney ends up being the woman dog handler who wins #MusterDogs . And Blossom, goodness you are a marvellous dog.

NEW. CLEAR. FFS it's not that difficult.

Tim Wilson really showed his talent in Question Time this week. #insiders

This war will continue for months. The economic impact will be awful. #insiders

The UN has not broken down at all. The problem is that world leaders are choosing not to listen to it as an organisation. #insiders

There was probably more that Penny Wong didn't say, than what she did say in that #Insiders interview.

I'm disappointed and actually a bit horrified that Penny Wong is not fighting for the international rule of law. #insiders

If Australian troops are on board in 3rd country military deployments, and those vessels are in involved in acts of war, then it's difficult to see how those troops can *not* be involved in those acts. I suspect a conscientious objection to participate would be impossible. #insiders

And how will the MAGA base respond to this? #UStroopscaptured https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-08/war-in-the-middle-east-live-trump-israel-iran/106429250

1300+ deaths in the Iran war so far. 75,000 deaths in the war on Gaza... So far. 400,000 deaths in the war in Ukraine... So far. *Sigh*

Dire warnings about the global economy outlook are emerging: https://bbc.com/news/articles/cy031ylgepro

The cry of the black cockatoo is the loveliest sound in the world. Fight me on this.

Goodness, do you think the alleged assault by Donald Trump on a woman, appearing in the latest Epstein files release might have something to do with his announcement that Cuba is next in his list of countries with which he wants to go to war? https://www.abc.net.

I would really like summer to go away.

No, I should not select a new washing machine on the basis of the song it sings to me at the end of the cycle.

The stench of another global financial crisis gets stronger every day: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-03/global-stock-markets-tumble-middle-east-war/106412262

On top of everything else disrupting flights there are now new eruptions of volcanoes in the Ring of Fire.

Rather glad I live in Tasmania. In spite of today's humidity.

You don't get regime change with bombs and assassination. Even with a terrible regime and government.

Wow live coverage of events is always fraught. But ... Gosh. Not a good start ABC. #mardi_gras

Okay ABC what's going on with the audio?

Getting rid of old people doesn't get rid of ideology.

FlightRadar24 indicating where the conflict is.

I love that commentators are assuming that there has been planning about the impact of the strikes on Iran, as opposed the chaotic fuckwittery of decision making in international foreign affairs.

Wondering how many South Australians think this will affect Insiders. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-28/sa-liberal-and-labor-to-preference-david-speirs-last-at-election/106400228

Oh this weekend was always going to be bittersweet. #Bridgerton

This is going to happen everywhere. Except maybe re-training https://www.smh.com.au/technology/ai-to-blame-as-wisetech-cuts-2000-jobs-20260225-p5o5a2.html :

Probably worth watching the National Press Club address today: https://newshub.medianet.com.au/2026/02/dangerously-unprepared-australias-leading-ai-expert-delivers-urgent-warning/141289/ #TobyWalsh #AI

So this doesn't sound good. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-24/anthony-albanese-security-incident-at-lodge-police-canberra/106383816

I love Tasmania.

Well that does me. I'm not staying up for Four Corners now. I'll watch another time.

So why are we getting a repeat on Australian Story?

Oh wishing Michael Rowland all the best for his retirement from the ABC!

The Andrew Formerly Known as Prince should be in gaol. #insiders

Tim Wilson is more than a loose cannon, he's a liability. It's not even clear if he will keep his seat at another election. #insiders

Wow that was a spectacular interview from Tony Burke. #insiders

While it's single issue and a bit repetitive, you'd have to say this is an excellent interview from Tony Burke. #Insiders

I'm actually rather interested in this interview with Tony Burke on #Insiders . Burke is being consistent, careful and accurate. Speers seems like he's floundering against this level of clarity.

I know it's not well regarded as a film, but I think De-Lovely is just lovely. Rewatched it tonight, and still charmed by a flawed but still earnest retelling of a true story.