i’ve worked in tech more than 20 years. it has never been more ridiculous.

It was @grogsgamut.bsky.social who first mentioned it on my show, but @richarddenniss.bsky.social gave a full rundown on the Gas Tax this morning. I have never had such a cavalcade of calls and texts from right across the political spectrum all universally in favour of the tax. Absolutely wild.

Australia's cyber security co-ordinator just dropped what I think will be a very useful reaction meme

“Fans of the rich world George Lucas created can expect a consistent output of wildly varying guesses at what might appeal to them,” said Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro

Live from @theonion.com HQ.

I always forget that this wasn't the Onion

Oh and this is just a coincidence I suppose?

With the help of the Sandy Hook families, The Onion has reached a long-awaited deal to take over InfoWars. We've enlisted the help of @timheidecker.bsky.social, who will be InfoWars' Creative Director. Please stand by for more.

I’m a China correspondent for the BBC (formerly ABC); I worked on the ABC’s AM, PM and The World Today; I reported for Four Corners and Lateline on the ABC & where did all this start? Sydney’s 2SER radio. The loss of 2SER would be utterly terrible. It’s too depressing to consider. Come on!

Beloved Sydney community radio station 2SER faces closure as early as July. And now, one of its few potential lifelines has ruled itself out. www.crikey.com.au/2026/04/16/2...

I just woke up from a dream that Jon Stewart was interviewing the lead dev on a new World of Darkness rpg written by Clive Barker, and Jon asks: "Is it true that Clive demanded you ration how many feet you can see based on your relationship with npcs?" And the dev replies: "it's Clive, it's true."

Victoria, Australia - World Famous for Crocodiles

I would not have my job without 2ser - they also gave me my first paying job in radio. Every day I learn of another alumnus from the station doing incredible things. This is truly heart-breaking.

Always Be Cancelling www.whistleout.com.au/PayTV/News/c...

You know, I'm something of a doctor myself

he's counting on people not knowing what a doctor looks like because they don't have healthcare

Poor old Ben Garrison. This is just weak sauce. You can tell his heart isn't in it anymore. He'll be doodling in heaven with Scott and Jim in no time.

There is no McTry.

Oooh so close to my dream job!

Parchmaxxing at the gym.

no please NYT, tell me more of this ancient discovery your digital archeologists have unearthed (source: www.nytimes.com/2026/04/08/b...)

So I'm 2cm shorter than I used to be which apparently happens at my age and my reaction to that is fuck everything and we should burn it all down.

Weird that all the shows about aging dads started using songs from my youth. Weird call to use young guy music in that sort of thing.

Having to check with my manager what the coverage plans were if nuclear war started while I was on air is definitely a first for me.

If anyone remembers my cat nephew Garry Barry this is what he looks like now.

People are dunking on the headline but the article is pretty clearly tongue-in-cheek: the reporter interviewed people at different Waffle Houses asking if they had observed teleportation www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/u...

Can't believe I paused my very important re-watch of Person of Interest and that's all Albo had to say.

Nothing says 'not a crisis, don't panic' like the prime minister deciding to hold a covid-style address at 7pm on the last day of parliament for a month, ahead of a hastily arranged press club address, just to prove that yes, this government does hold a (petrol) hose.

Midnight Oil, Missy Higgins and around 150 other prominent musicians have added their voices to the growing chorus of Australians calling on the Albanese Government to introduce a 25 per cent tax on gas exports. Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/4bXRhIQ

In 2022, Gil Kerley opened a used bookstore in Albuquerque. His neighbors were elated—gentrification! Higher property values! Then they watched in dismay as he moved a steadily growing homeless camp into the parking lot. Was it all a revenge plot? slate.com/business/202...

In January 2001, in the OPM2 letters page, Kenneth from Denmark saw the future.

Currently coping by imagining every petrol station has at least one Michelin Star and I'm taking my car out for a treat.

U fukin wot now?

oil prices are about to make polyester a noble fiber

BBC and NWA: the day ABC staff went on strike – and left Aunty looking ‘a bit different’

Obviously time for @bencollins.bsky.social to retire because you cannot top this shit.

“clown event still possible” put that in your pocket, I can already tell you that this is the key phrase of 2026

ABC staff strike: BBC content to replace flagship shows, including 7.30 and AM www.theguardian.com/media/2026/m...

New Australia Institute polling shows an overwhelming majority of Australians support a gas export tax. 💸💸 "That gas belongs to all Australians. Companies can export it. They can make a profit. But they should be paying us 25% of whatever they get for that gas." @davidpocock.bsky.social #auspol

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"Are men ok?" "Do you think an unwell person could make *this*?!"

Fucking Spreadsheet Tron here.

This seems like permission when That Day comes...when there will be a lot of tone policing. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

It's interesting how The Daily Wire attacks the idea that gender is a performance when their sets are all about gender performance. Look at the aesthetics here — the cigars and crystal decanter with Japanese whiskey, the black dress shirt, the tight suit with two-toned double monks and tie bar ...

The Olive Thieves have returned