Rob
@ausrob.bsky.social
I'm a husband/father/technologist/human not necessarily in that order. NSW-based, but have lived and worked abroad.
Interests include the environment, politics and film/tv, games and such.. I have a large vinyl collection.
Interests include the environment, politics and film/tv, games and such.. I have a large vinyl collection.
Read this and lament how stupid this country is. www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/09/3... #auspol #socialmediaban #dumbshit
‘Everyone got paid’: How Wippa’s pro-teen social media ban group cashed in on its success
36 Months accused ban critics of being paid off by big tech. Meanwhile, it was lining up sponsorship deals, eyeing global expansion and coming up with its own AI tool to sell.
www.crikey.com.au
December 9, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Read this and lament how stupid this country is. www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/09/3... #auspol #socialmediaban #dumbshit
Age verification seems to have come to BlueSky early..
December 8, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Age verification seems to have come to BlueSky early..
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HEY FRIENDS!! Did you know that Australia - #2 in the world for data centre investment - is now formally missing its climate targets thanks in large part to the resulting surge in power demand?
It's massive news - @crikey.com.au let me NERD OUT to explain why:
www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/04/d...
It's massive news - @crikey.com.au let me NERD OUT to explain why:
www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/04/d...
December 4, 2025 at 11:19 PM
HEY FRIENDS!! Did you know that Australia - #2 in the world for data centre investment - is now formally missing its climate targets thanks in large part to the resulting surge in power demand?
It's massive news - @crikey.com.au let me NERD OUT to explain why:
www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/04/d...
It's massive news - @crikey.com.au let me NERD OUT to explain why:
www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/04/d...
@reynoldsgareth.bsky.social Every time I watch a Packers game lately and they mention Rashan Gary, in my mind I hear: “Gareth, not Gary”.. so thanks for that… #packers
December 5, 2025 at 8:02 AM
@reynoldsgareth.bsky.social Every time I watch a Packers game lately and they mention Rashan Gary, in my mind I hear: “Gareth, not Gary”.. so thanks for that… #packers
As an aussie parent I want this instead of a social media ban: I want platforms to know my kids are kids. I want them to have access, but I want the platforms held accountable for what they expose. I want consistent and effective parental controls across all platforms to make it easier to moderate.
December 3, 2025 at 11:28 AM
As an aussie parent I want this instead of a social media ban: I want platforms to know my kids are kids. I want them to have access, but I want the platforms held accountable for what they expose. I want consistent and effective parental controls across all platforms to make it easier to moderate.
"will operate through investment accounts set up by the US Department of Treasury that will be managed by private companies." seems legit.. not.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Michael and Susan Dell donate $6.25bn to encourage families to claim ‘Trump accounts’
Billionaires contribute to new investment accounts for children created as part of Trump legislation
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:13 AM
"will operate through investment accounts set up by the US Department of Treasury that will be managed by private companies." seems legit.. not.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
True fact: The "J" in Donald J. Trump stands for "war crimes"
December 1, 2025 at 9:12 AM
True fact: The "J" in Donald J. Trump stands for "war crimes"
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"My poll numbers have never been better."
November 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
"My poll numbers have never been better."
LOL. What a waste of time and money. #auspol
Scoop: The most popular apps in Australia right now are social media platforms not included in the teen ban (so far).
This comes as teens make videos recommending that they all migrate to these alternative platforms to get around the ban — something experts warned about.
www.crikey.com.au/20...
This comes as teens make videos recommending that they all migrate to these alternative platforms to get around the ban — something experts warned about.
www.crikey.com.au/20...
November 28, 2025 at 12:12 AM
LOL. What a waste of time and money. #auspol
Imagine if you will, an alternate reality where the ALP is not shit and simply worked with the Greens to enact legislation which not only meets our international emissions obligations, but respects the science and actually triggers a true transition away from fossil fuels. #auspol
November 26, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Imagine if you will, an alternate reality where the ALP is not shit and simply worked with the Greens to enact legislation which not only meets our international emissions obligations, but respects the science and actually triggers a true transition away from fossil fuels. #auspol
Sounds like he is channeling his inner Chuck Schumer: www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Schumer Mocked for Mentioning Imaginary Couple Hundreds of Times
Comedian John Oliver is fed up with Chuck Schumer’s politics—and his imaginary friends. For decades, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has invoked Joe and Eileen Bailey, a fictional Long Island cou...
www.yahoo.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Sounds like he is channeling his inner Chuck Schumer: www.yahoo.com/news/article...
"Worst bushfire risk in years" is running alongside "ALP wants to water down environment protection laws" without a hint of irony. #auspol
November 26, 2025 at 12:48 AM
"Worst bushfire risk in years" is running alongside "ALP wants to water down environment protection laws" without a hint of irony. #auspol
Giving the old Linn a spin with some classic #jazz on an overcast afternoon. #musicsky #vinylrecords
November 24, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Giving the old Linn a spin with some classic #jazz on an overcast afternoon. #musicsky #vinylrecords
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"Poverty is not evidence, the presumption of innocence must apply to everyone" Smashing column by @kristin8x.antipovertycentre.org & @maiyazize.bsky.social #ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Poverty is not evidence, the presumption of innocence must apply to everyone
In the final days of October, the Federal Government quietly inserted a last-minute amendment into an unrelated bill. It has been trying to rush through a change that would allow police and the Home A...
thepoint.com.au
November 23, 2025 at 11:38 PM
"Poverty is not evidence, the presumption of innocence must apply to everyone" Smashing column by @kristin8x.antipovertycentre.org & @maiyazize.bsky.social #ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
This is hands down my favourite former Beatles solo album. Harrison must have had heaps of material building up which he couldn’t add to the Fab Four’s final albums.
He’s joined by a stellar list of skilled musicians in compiling this outstanding album. Original UK pressing.
#musicsky #vinyl
He’s joined by a stellar list of skilled musicians in compiling this outstanding album. Original UK pressing.
#musicsky #vinyl
November 22, 2025 at 3:20 AM
No matter which way you look at it, Trump's got to be removed from office.
November 18, 2025 at 6:06 AM
No matter which way you look at it, Trump's got to be removed from office.
From a time when “just following orders” wasn’t tolerated. We could use this…
For no particular reason….posting former U.S. Attorney General John Mitchell’s mugshot before he went to Federal prison for committing numerous crimes on behalf and or/at the direction of President Nixon including obstruction of justice and conspiracy.
November 15, 2025 at 9:32 AM
From a time when “just following orders” wasn’t tolerated. We could use this…
You’ve got to hand it to Tool (the band), they’ve got a sense of humour: store.toolband.com/product/TLCT... #tool #vinyl #musicsky
ÆNIMA Where's The Vinyl Tee | Tool Band Store
ÆNIMA Where's The Vinyl Tee
4.3 oz.
100% combed ringspun cotton
Set-in 1x1 baby rib collar
Hemmed sleeves
Side seamed
store.toolband.com
November 15, 2025 at 5:58 AM
You’ve got to hand it to Tool (the band), they’ve got a sense of humour: store.toolband.com/product/TLCT... #tool #vinyl #musicsky