If our governments hadn't been slaves to the road/trucking lobby for years, there might be trains that would reduce this problem.

Jason Bennett is the best caller in the AFL/VFL. The only reason I can reach that he isn't currently employed by an AFL broadcaster is that he makes the other commentators look shit by comparison. #AFL

Marge vs The Monorail (S04E12), is undefeated as my favourite episode of The Simpsons. So many great lines and scenes. Interested in other people's favourite eps (and if anyone can point to an ep from after season 9 that is even close in terms of funny). #TheSimpsons

Hippotraktor, one of my favourite post-metal bands, have a new album due out later this year. Even in a sea of new music they have managed to craft a sound that is instantly recognisable as their own, aided in no small part by an excellent vocalist. #metalsky \m/

The more I think about the @essendonfc.bsky.social decision today, the more it pisses me off. The club has wasted millions paying people *not* to coach the club over the last 20-odd years and now here's another million for the pile. Will the board be held accountable for throwing away club funds?

In my view, a kneejerk response from the club. Another (recently extended) coach being paid *not* to coach the team. Inherited a shit list, makes some inroads but impatience is loud Shit clubs make shit decisions. I hope I look back on this post in later years and think "Man, was I wrong". #EFC

Clearly there's some bullshit chicanery going on here that no-one wants to discuss. It's a shame that we're entirely reliant on independent (and therefore lower-resourced) media to try to chase this shit down. #michaelwest

Well... I guess I can't buy any more products made by Wizards of the Coast. Fuck those guys.

Harboured - We're Only the Love That We Lead I've noticed a few album titles that can be described as "maybe a bit overwrought", but the music is an interesting mix of atmosphere, post and experiment. #metalsky \m/

Barren Canyon - A Virulent Stream. Dense, atmospheric black metal. Nice job. #metalsky \m/

Keating doing the ALP communication team's work (I do sometimes wonder if they are any good at their jobs). The coaching provided to the treasurer and finance minister about how to answer questions about the budget has been lacking. #auspol

Cricket Australia has some questions to answer here. Certainly appears to be a pretty straight-forward "jobs for the boys" type corruption. #michaelwest

My takeaway from the game against Fremantle yesterday is that Essendon's senior players have nowhere to hide. Last year, they were all injured. This year it's mostly the kids sitting on the sidelines so the lack of ability and drive in the more senior group is writ large. #EssendonVFreo #AFL

Tunisia's not the first place I think of for metal, but Black Primordial's new album Heterotopia is worth a listen if you like your black metal dense. #metalsky \m/

1,000,000 HOLY MOTHERS - ABERRANT. Weird name, interesting post-sludge/grunge. #metalsky \m/

There will be some pain for people that have bought into the idea of property as a wealth-builder - but I'm convinced that the reversal of the disastrous policies of the Howard government will be a net benefit to the country - particularly the young. The wealthy will be fine. #auspol

New music distribution platform with 0% fees for artists. Have a look around; hopefully you can find something that you enjoy. www.subvert.fm @subvert.fm

Cracking sky this morning. The mix of high and low-level cloud and a large one in just the right spot to catch the red of the early sun. #morningsky

MWM is an important voice in Australian journalism and BHP wants them to shut up about how they treat their workers... particularly the injured ones AND tell their lawyers where all their information came from. It is unthinkable that BHP could win this case. #auspol #michaelwest

Watching Maul... I am reminded of Star Wars writers' continual creation of new races - I assume to fit a 'look' they want for a character.

International treasure, David Attenborough making it to 100 may be the strongest argument for the existence of a god that I've heard. The deity: "You guys can keep him for a little longer... you need him more than me."

Something about the UK... just keep throwing up excellent post metal. Electric Sun Defence is no exception. #metalsky \m/

Atmospheric black metal anyone? acceptanceleeds.bandcamp.com/album/crucif... aghalmar.bandcamp.com/album/ruin #metalsky \m/

A component of our psychology makes us feel good if we confirm an existing belief or the efficacy of a previous choice. I suggest being aware of when you're making a decision based on that feeling - you may be being manipulated.

Victorian premier, Jacinta Allen, includes the word "dickheads" in an official, government press-release. I see this as a positive. Bob Hawke's utterance of the word "bullshit" on national television was a turning point for swearing in Australia and I support this example as continuation. #auspol

Have a crack at some excellent groove-laden doom. REZN's new album, out in July. #metalsky \m/

Good option in the immediate future, while you decide whether you want the functionality this "feature" offers is to access the Settings (3 dots), select System and then turn off "On-device AI". Check if the file has been installed and, if so, you can delete it.

I don't understand the RBA's move here. Yes, interest rates are the only lever they have to deal with inflation. Sure... if the economy was overheated... but these are external shocks increasing prices rather than signs of people making too much. Surely they want to encourage spending? #auspol

SolNegre - Anthems for the Grand Collapse. I've not listened to them previously, but I was very impressed with this death/doom album. Give it a crack. #metalsky \m/

AFL media organisations need to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of their competition too. This one is a lot more insightful than the one produced by Brisbane about Essendon. #AFL #DonTheStat

@albomp.bsky.social, time to pay attention to the gun-related recommendations in that interim report. Reduce, remove and outlaw. We don't need that many guns in the community. #auspol #BeBetter

Weaksauce: disagreeing (without much of an argument) and then turning off the commenting so that you get the last word.

Ugly here for @essendonfc.bsky.social at Docklands. Not without some green shoots... But quality team football feels a looooong way off. #ESSvBRIS

Bandcamp Friday arrives. Time to clean out the wishlist. Go support an artist you love. Today's purchases. #metalsky \m/ #BandcampFriday

@albomp.bsky.social, it is incredibly disappointing to hear you out, essentially, campaigning for the gas lobby and quoting *their* figures when you do. You've got an easy win here (politically and for the country), but your party has been bought off so you don't take it. Do better!

I 100% agree with this AOTM call by Angrymetalguy.com. Domhain are fantastic and this album is magical. #metalsky \m/

As an Essendon supporter I found the juxtaposition of the advert and the ladder on the AFL app amusing. C'mon, Bombers. Hopefully we can make some kind of game of it. #EssendonVBrisbane

The problem with music these days is that there is too much of it and I can only listen to one song at a time.

@angrymetalguy.bsky.social The tag on Facebook doesn't seem to have worked, so I'm passing this on here. The guys in Domhain were very pleased with the recognition.

Looked like @essendonfc.bsky.social ran out of legs against the Pies yesterday, but the warning signs were evident in the first quarter. Class, experience & leadership were all bridges we couldn't cross. Until we can get better connection between mids & forwards we're gonna keep struggling. #AFL

April in Melbourne tends to produce my favourite weather. Temperatures that don't require heating, cooling or excess clothing, but with chilly evenings. Changeable day to day - some cloud, some sun, some overcast. Lovely.

@ettemedia.bsky.social , re last episode and 'breaks [their] silence'. I also hate the phrase 'opens up'.

Good show today, @essendonfc.bsky.social. Lots of positives to take out of that. Suns probably let us get a bit closer than we deserved, but hold your heads high.

Years ago, a band called Altars of Grief released a blackened doom album called 'Iris' that remains one of my favourite albums of all time. They then split up. The vocalist from that band started a new project and this is the result. Excellent. #metalsky \m/

Pauline Hanson is a grifter and One Nation is a terrible organisation. News at 11. It is also fair to say that all political parties receive money that is unmonitored and while they may be in accordance with the law, those laws are notable for their loose requirements. They all suck. #auspol

I wonder what kind of shenanigans will go on while political donations are uncapped and unmonitored in Victoria. #Auspol

The first strains of this song gave me a strong feeling I was going to enjoy this album... I was not wrong. It's magical. Domhain are a fantastic band. #metalsky \m/

Just had a spam call from "James from iCare". James was a voice chat-bot. For fuck's sake.