Tim Hutton
@timhuttonau.bsky.social
Part time teacher | Occasional freelance writer | Full time sick/disabled person (ME/CFS) | Published in Eureka Street, Junkee, Crikey.
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Based in Meanjin (Brisbane)
Views my own.
Based in Meanjin (Brisbane)
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I like video games because they allow me to act out my wildest power fantasies
December 18, 2025 at 4:07 AM
I like video games because they allow me to act out my wildest power fantasies
It’s like people have forgotten that a cathedra is where the cathedra is!
Which also, fun fact, why St Peter’s is not the Catholic cathedral of Rome. That would be St John Lateran, which is also a pretty cool building.
Which also, fun fact, why St Peter’s is not the Catholic cathedral of Rome. That would be St John Lateran, which is also a pretty cool building.
Westminster Abbey is not a cathedral and Westminster Cathedral is not Anglican and ‘cathedral’ is an adjective meaning ‘a church that holds the seat of a bishop’, not ‘big famous church’
December 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM
It’s like people have forgotten that a cathedra is where the cathedra is!
Which also, fun fact, why St Peter’s is not the Catholic cathedral of Rome. That would be St John Lateran, which is also a pretty cool building.
Which also, fun fact, why St Peter’s is not the Catholic cathedral of Rome. That would be St John Lateran, which is also a pretty cool building.
This is so awful. If you are in Queensland please take 5 minutes to write to the minister to let him know your feelings on this decision. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Queensland pause on puberty blockers for trans adolescents to continue
The Queensland government says it made the decision after considering a 530-page independent review into the evidence surrounding the treatments.
www.abc.net.au
December 19, 2025 at 5:53 AM
This is so awful. If you are in Queensland please take 5 minutes to write to the minister to let him know your feelings on this decision. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
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Our new golden age of free speech, where opposition to immigration enforcement can trigger a federal investigation
December 18, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Our new golden age of free speech, where opposition to immigration enforcement can trigger a federal investigation
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this is essentially a horror story, an old guy interacting with an alien entity that has taken the shape of a friendly helper that always agrees with him and coming away with the lesson “it’s my buddy!”
If we are banning cell phones for kids we need to be talking about banning chatbots for boomers
www.persuasion.community/p/my-chatgpt...
www.persuasion.community/p/my-chatgpt...
December 18, 2025 at 12:31 PM
this is essentially a horror story, an old guy interacting with an alien entity that has taken the shape of a friendly helper that always agrees with him and coming away with the lesson “it’s my buddy!”
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After the 2016 blackout in South Australia, Frydenberg didn't waste a single second in using the disaster to aggressively dismantle renewable energy targets
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG3g...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG3g...
December 18, 2025 at 9:35 AM
After the 2016 blackout in South Australia, Frydenberg didn't waste a single second in using the disaster to aggressively dismantle renewable energy targets
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG3g...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG3g...
My niece has just recently started being able to say my name, and now "Uncle Tim". My heart still grows two sizes every time she does it.
December 18, 2025 at 9:51 AM
My niece has just recently started being able to say my name, and now "Uncle Tim". My heart still grows two sizes every time she does it.
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can genAI be used in a way that’s useful?
of course! And a Juicero can hold down loose papers securely
how many times does someone get to say there are “clear productivity gains” without any gains before we shout “bullshit”
the world needs to stop trying to do Sam Altman’s homework for him
of course! And a Juicero can hold down loose papers securely
how many times does someone get to say there are “clear productivity gains” without any gains before we shout “bullshit”
the world needs to stop trying to do Sam Altman’s homework for him
December 17, 2025 at 3:04 AM
can genAI be used in a way that’s useful?
of course! And a Juicero can hold down loose papers securely
how many times does someone get to say there are “clear productivity gains” without any gains before we shout “bullshit”
the world needs to stop trying to do Sam Altman’s homework for him
of course! And a Juicero can hold down loose papers securely
how many times does someone get to say there are “clear productivity gains” without any gains before we shout “bullshit”
the world needs to stop trying to do Sam Altman’s homework for him
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I can’t believe someone who won the FIFA Peace Prize would act like this.
December 16, 2025 at 11:22 AM
I can’t believe someone who won the FIFA Peace Prize would act like this.
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I know there's no bottom level to Australia's media but also seeing Pauline Hanson elevated to Expert Commentator status is fucking shocking considering
SHE WAS RECORDED CLAIMING AUSTRALIA'S WORST MASS SHOOTING WAS A FALSE FLAG OPERATION
Immediately memory-holed. Like it never happened.
SHE WAS RECORDED CLAIMING AUSTRALIA'S WORST MASS SHOOTING WAS A FALSE FLAG OPERATION
Immediately memory-holed. Like it never happened.
December 16, 2025 at 10:09 AM
I know there's no bottom level to Australia's media but also seeing Pauline Hanson elevated to Expert Commentator status is fucking shocking considering
SHE WAS RECORDED CLAIMING AUSTRALIA'S WORST MASS SHOOTING WAS A FALSE FLAG OPERATION
Immediately memory-holed. Like it never happened.
SHE WAS RECORDED CLAIMING AUSTRALIA'S WORST MASS SHOOTING WAS A FALSE FLAG OPERATION
Immediately memory-holed. Like it never happened.
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John Oliver really was not kidding about the overwhelming rebellious power of just saying “Fuck you, make me.”
we can kill them all if we just work together and ✨believe💫
December 15, 2025 at 8:49 PM
John Oliver really was not kidding about the overwhelming rebellious power of just saying “Fuck you, make me.”
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Have seen this "explainer" urging a soft, cautious response to gun law reform in Aus shared a few times now, but no one seems bothered the author is affiliated with the gun lobby theconversation.com/why-can-some...
December 16, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Have seen this "explainer" urging a soft, cautious response to gun law reform in Aus shared a few times now, but no one seems bothered the author is affiliated with the gun lobby theconversation.com/why-can-some...
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i created a graphic to explain
December 15, 2025 at 3:01 AM
i created a graphic to explain
I unfortunately cannot give blood* but please give if you can.
*Fun fact: people with ME/CFS cannot give blood in Australia.
*Fun fact: people with ME/CFS cannot give blood in Australia.
Donating blood is an incredibly important way that so many people can help in the aftermath of a mass casualty event, as these frequently strain bloodbank reserves.
Australians can begin donation through the Red Cross Lifeblood service or by calling 13 14 95.
www.lifeblood.com.au/donors/blood...
Australians can begin donation through the Red Cross Lifeblood service or by calling 13 14 95.
www.lifeblood.com.au/donors/blood...
Making a donation
Find out how you can give blood, plasma or platelets today.
www.lifeblood.com.au
December 15, 2025 at 3:36 AM
I unfortunately cannot give blood* but please give if you can.
*Fun fact: people with ME/CFS cannot give blood in Australia.
*Fun fact: people with ME/CFS cannot give blood in Australia.
And the blaming of people who support Palestine has already begun…
December 14, 2025 at 12:25 PM
And the blaming of people who support Palestine has already begun…
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We are horrified and shaken in the wake of the mass shooting at a Chanukah event in Bondi this evening, which has left at least ten people dead and injured many more.
This is the first night of Chanukah when we gather with loved ones and friends to light the Chanukiah. 1/4
This is the first night of Chanukah when we gather with loved ones and friends to light the Chanukiah. 1/4
December 14, 2025 at 11:25 AM
We are horrified and shaken in the wake of the mass shooting at a Chanukah event in Bondi this evening, which has left at least ten people dead and injured many more.
This is the first night of Chanukah when we gather with loved ones and friends to light the Chanukiah. 1/4
This is the first night of Chanukah when we gather with loved ones and friends to light the Chanukiah. 1/4
If the racists could take a moment to not make everything about them right now, that would be tops.
December 14, 2025 at 10:43 AM
If the racists could take a moment to not make everything about them right now, that would be tops.
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![BREAKING NEWS CONSUMER'S HANDBOOK
1. In the immediate aftermath, news outlets will get it wrong.
2. Don't trust anonymous sources.
3. Don't trust stories that cite another news outlet as the source of the information.
4. There's almost never a second shooter.
5. Pay attention to the language the media uses.
• "We are getting reports".
". could mean anything.
• "We are seeking confirmation".. means they don't have it.
• "[News outlet] has learned". means it has a scoop or is going out on limb.
6. Look for news outlets close to the incident.
7. Compare multiple sources.
8. Big news brings out the fakers. And photoshoppers.
9. Beware reflexive retweeting. Some of this is on you.
ON THE MEDIA
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December 14, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Sending lots of love to people in Sydney right now.
December 14, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Sending lots of love to people in Sydney right now.
Imagine if we put equivalent restrictions and applied the same scrutiny to, say, mining subsidies as we did to Centrelink payments.
December 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Imagine if we put equivalent restrictions and applied the same scrutiny to, say, mining subsidies as we did to Centrelink payments.
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Tomorrow is my last day on Gamer, and before I leave, I wanted to give everyone a little gift.
Below, you’ll find Good Game: The Complete* Collection. All 12 seasons of Good Game, 418 episodes, in one massive playlist.
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Below, you’ll find Good Game: The Complete* Collection. All 12 seasons of Good Game, 418 episodes, in one massive playlist.
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Good Game: Seasons 1 - 12 - YouTube
Good Game! Every single season, (almost) every single episode, in one place. Regrettably missing from this archive and possibly lost to time: Season 3, Episo...
youtube.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Tomorrow is my last day on Gamer, and before I leave, I wanted to give everyone a little gift.
Below, you’ll find Good Game: The Complete* Collection. All 12 seasons of Good Game, 418 episodes, in one massive playlist.
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Below, you’ll find Good Game: The Complete* Collection. All 12 seasons of Good Game, 418 episodes, in one massive playlist.
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Politicians, charities, and advocacy orgs really need to make a point of moderating their comments sections whenever they post about trans issues, because they always immediately become a torrent of the most vile, awful effluence you've ever seen.
December 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Politicians, charities, and advocacy orgs really need to make a point of moderating their comments sections whenever they post about trans issues, because they always immediately become a torrent of the most vile, awful effluence you've ever seen.
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Same paper that campaigned to have kids put in gaol. Makes sense.
December 9, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Same paper that campaigned to have kids put in gaol. Makes sense.