Adrian Cutts
@lybaskw.bsky.social
Operator of:
@veritasonkw.bsky.social and @onequeensland.bsky.social, and Kuttsywood's Couch blog.
For those asking: Bluesky user #1,080,404.
@veritasonkw.bsky.social and @onequeensland.bsky.social, and Kuttsywood's Couch blog.
For those asking: Bluesky user #1,080,404.
Just wait until they bring out t' Yorkshire AI.
It'll start directing tourists to t' Leeds International Airstrip to catch a Yorkshire Airlines flight, and get a ferret on t' way through.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VLY...
It'll start directing tourists to t' Leeds International Airstrip to catch a Yorkshire Airlines flight, and get a ferret on t' way through.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VLY...
January 14, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Just wait until they bring out t' Yorkshire AI.
It'll start directing tourists to t' Leeds International Airstrip to catch a Yorkshire Airlines flight, and get a ferret on t' way through.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VLY...
It'll start directing tourists to t' Leeds International Airstrip to catch a Yorkshire Airlines flight, and get a ferret on t' way through.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VLY...
Going to be interesting if Starlight Express makes it's first Australian stops in 40 years during the impending world tour post-UK close.
www.whatsonstage.com/news/starlig...
cc. @debritz.bsky.social
www.whatsonstage.com/news/starlig...
cc. @debritz.bsky.social
Starlight Express to embark on world tour
Pumpin’ iron all over the world!
www.whatsonstage.com
January 13, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Going to be interesting if Starlight Express makes it's first Australian stops in 40 years during the impending world tour post-UK close.
www.whatsonstage.com/news/starlig...
cc. @debritz.bsky.social
www.whatsonstage.com/news/starlig...
cc. @debritz.bsky.social
Very interesting to hear: Sunshine Plaza set to get the third non-airport Lego Store in SEQ (fourth in Queensland), due to open in March.
January 13, 2026 at 4:48 AM
Very interesting to hear: Sunshine Plaza set to get the third non-airport Lego Store in SEQ (fourth in Queensland), due to open in March.
Basically, it's from the week before they sent Gary Hardgrave to Stanthorpe.
25/06/84!
25/06/84!
January 9, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Basically, it's from the week before they sent Gary Hardgrave to Stanthorpe.
25/06/84!
25/06/84!
You know, @jayforeman.bsky.social: they are asking about you (or at least Map Men) in the comments!
January 7, 2026 at 1:47 PM
You know, @jayforeman.bsky.social: they are asking about you (or at least Map Men) in the comments!
Birmingham: if you want to stop these spontanious events happening... actually deliver a council sponsored event on NYE.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Birmingham revellers turn out for non-existent fireworks – for second new year in a row
Hundreds of people gather in Centenary Square to see in 2026 after false claims online promise ‘dazzling’ display
www.theguardian.com
January 2, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Birmingham: if you want to stop these spontanious events happening... actually deliver a council sponsored event on NYE.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Mayor weighing... might see a few SEQ Mayors get into shape if that sort of thing were introduced in Queensland.
cc. @spencerhowson.bsky.social
cc. @spencerhowson.bsky.social
I want to see the annual weighing of the mayor that takes place in High Wycombe rolled out to all new strategic mayoral authorities. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayor_o...
Mayor of High Wycombe - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
January 2, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Mayor weighing... might see a few SEQ Mayors get into shape if that sort of thing were introduced in Queensland.
cc. @spencerhowson.bsky.social
cc. @spencerhowson.bsky.social
Meanwhile: the slow Australian newspaper copyright expiry crawl that has stifled Trove since inception in 2009 has finally begun.
As of 1 January 2026, copyright covering Australian newspaper content published in 1955 has expired.
trove.nla.gov.au/announcement...
As of 1 January 2026, copyright covering Australian newspaper content published in 1955 has expired.
trove.nla.gov.au/announcement...
Welcome to the Public Domain
Every year on 1 January, new content enters the public domain as its copyright term expires. On 1 January 2026, copyright covering newspaper content published in 1955 will expire.
trove.nla.gov.au
December 31, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Meanwhile: the slow Australian newspaper copyright expiry crawl that has stifled Trove since inception in 2009 has finally begun.
As of 1 January 2026, copyright covering Australian newspaper content published in 1955 has expired.
trove.nla.gov.au/announcement...
As of 1 January 2026, copyright covering Australian newspaper content published in 1955 has expired.
trove.nla.gov.au/announcement...
A very interesting watch this New Year's Eve: the funeral for New York's MetroCard.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNnQ...
Last swipe, swipe is set for NYE (early 1/1/26 in Australia): and already, eBay is packed with MetroCard sales.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNnQ...
Last swipe, swipe is set for NYE (early 1/1/26 in Australia): and already, eBay is packed with MetroCard sales.
LIVE: “Farewell Service” for the MetroCard in New York City
YouTube video by BG On The Scene
www.youtube.com
December 31, 2025 at 6:39 AM
A very interesting watch this New Year's Eve: the funeral for New York's MetroCard.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNnQ...
Last swipe, swipe is set for NYE (early 1/1/26 in Australia): and already, eBay is packed with MetroCard sales.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNnQ...
Last swipe, swipe is set for NYE (early 1/1/26 in Australia): and already, eBay is packed with MetroCard sales.
We alluded to #ProjectBlackjack in the #kwNetworkSelect that was posted earlier today (kuttsywoodscouch.blogspot.com/2025/12/kwne...).
The clue is in the name itself.
Project Blackjack.
The clue is in the name itself.
Project Blackjack.
kwNetwork Select: 2026
America… are you ready for some content survey… Content Survey Live USA: will arrive here at the start of May sweeps in 2026 (it is unknown...
kuttsywoodscouch.blogspot.com
December 26, 2025 at 3:17 AM
We alluded to #ProjectBlackjack in the #kwNetworkSelect that was posted earlier today (kuttsywoodscouch.blogspot.com/2025/12/kwne...).
The clue is in the name itself.
Project Blackjack.
The clue is in the name itself.
Project Blackjack.
Spencer suggested you, @debritz.bsky.social to answer my question... quoted below.
@spencerhowson.bsky.social
Have I got this right:
January 12, 2001: the date Peter Beattie swam with sharks in the leadup to 2001 QLD election being called weeks later?
Trying to pinpoint a exact date for a Youtube video, that thinks it's June 2001!
Have I got this right:
January 12, 2001: the date Peter Beattie swam with sharks in the leadup to 2001 QLD election being called weeks later?
Trying to pinpoint a exact date for a Youtube video, that thinks it's June 2001!
December 23, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Spencer suggested you, @debritz.bsky.social to answer my question... quoted below.
@spencerhowson.bsky.social
Have I got this right:
January 12, 2001: the date Peter Beattie swam with sharks in the leadup to 2001 QLD election being called weeks later?
Trying to pinpoint a exact date for a Youtube video, that thinks it's June 2001!
Have I got this right:
January 12, 2001: the date Peter Beattie swam with sharks in the leadup to 2001 QLD election being called weeks later?
Trying to pinpoint a exact date for a Youtube video, that thinks it's June 2001!
December 23, 2025 at 8:31 AM
@spencerhowson.bsky.social
Have I got this right:
January 12, 2001: the date Peter Beattie swam with sharks in the leadup to 2001 QLD election being called weeks later?
Trying to pinpoint a exact date for a Youtube video, that thinks it's June 2001!
Have I got this right:
January 12, 2001: the date Peter Beattie swam with sharks in the leadup to 2001 QLD election being called weeks later?
Trying to pinpoint a exact date for a Youtube video, that thinks it's June 2001!
The big question now lies: how does cash strapped Merlin Entertainment respond, let alone Disneyland Paris across the Channel (who will be now pushing like hell for cross-channel services to resume at Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy: axed by Eurostar three years ago).
December 16, 2025 at 3:28 PM
The big question now lies: how does cash strapped Merlin Entertainment respond, let alone Disneyland Paris across the Channel (who will be now pushing like hell for cross-channel services to resume at Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy: axed by Eurostar three years ago).
Have heard, the starters pistol has fired concerning the Universal Great Britain development in Bedford.
Although, I'd be really bringing out the ploughmans lunch when the first sod is turned: one step further than other projects like the London Resort, etc. had tried to achieve.
Although, I'd be really bringing out the ploughmans lunch when the first sod is turned: one step further than other projects like the London Resort, etc. had tried to achieve.
December 16, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Have heard, the starters pistol has fired concerning the Universal Great Britain development in Bedford.
Although, I'd be really bringing out the ploughmans lunch when the first sod is turned: one step further than other projects like the London Resort, etc. had tried to achieve.
Although, I'd be really bringing out the ploughmans lunch when the first sod is turned: one step further than other projects like the London Resort, etc. had tried to achieve.
Will be interesting to see what QIC ends up doing concerning Castle Towers losing David Jones.
www.davidjones.com/stores/castl...
www.davidjones.com/stores/castl...
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www.davidjones.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Will be interesting to see what QIC ends up doing concerning Castle Towers losing David Jones.
www.davidjones.com/stores/castl...
www.davidjones.com/stores/castl...
Wonder why such a contest couldn't take off in Australia? Because Foxtel's comedy channel is run off a hard drive, not with actual people.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Former Prince Andrew is butt of the year’s best Christmas cracker joke
Two Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor gags make top 10 of public vote, along with jokes about Oasis and Nigel Farage
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Wonder why such a contest couldn't take off in Australia? Because Foxtel's comedy channel is run off a hard drive, not with actual people.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
A interesting idea.
My vision for improving road safety: zero tolerence for any alcohol on a drivers breath between December 20 and January 10 (Christmas/New Year) every year.
See how many end up deciding to leave the car at home to get a jar at the pub at Xmas time just to avoid a fine...
My vision for improving road safety: zero tolerence for any alcohol on a drivers breath between December 20 and January 10 (Christmas/New Year) every year.
See how many end up deciding to leave the car at home to get a jar at the pub at Xmas time just to avoid a fine...
December 13, 2025 at 8:25 AM
A interesting idea.
My vision for improving road safety: zero tolerence for any alcohol on a drivers breath between December 20 and January 10 (Christmas/New Year) every year.
See how many end up deciding to leave the car at home to get a jar at the pub at Xmas time just to avoid a fine...
My vision for improving road safety: zero tolerence for any alcohol on a drivers breath between December 20 and January 10 (Christmas/New Year) every year.
See how many end up deciding to leave the car at home to get a jar at the pub at Xmas time just to avoid a fine...
@vook64.bsky.social Question: any idea what happened to “Nintendo Man”, as seen in this video?
youtu.be/iyti8w21tRI?...
youtu.be/iyti8w21tRI?...
'Nintendo Man': The incredible story of turning gaming passion into a career | 7NEWS VAULT
YouTube video by 7NEWS Australia
youtu.be
December 11, 2025 at 8:03 AM
@vook64.bsky.social Question: any idea what happened to “Nintendo Man”, as seen in this video?
youtu.be/iyti8w21tRI?...
youtu.be/iyti8w21tRI?...
Who needs subs, Bruce Highway edition.
Posted by TMR today… but has a closing date of January this year.
One for @mattdennien.bsky.social to lob at Mickelburg tomorrow, during #qldpol perhaps.
cc. @debritz.bsky.social
Posted by TMR today… but has a closing date of January this year.
One for @mattdennien.bsky.social to lob at Mickelburg tomorrow, during #qldpol perhaps.
cc. @debritz.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Who needs subs, Bruce Highway edition.
Posted by TMR today… but has a closing date of January this year.
One for @mattdennien.bsky.social to lob at Mickelburg tomorrow, during #qldpol perhaps.
cc. @debritz.bsky.social
Posted by TMR today… but has a closing date of January this year.
One for @mattdennien.bsky.social to lob at Mickelburg tomorrow, during #qldpol perhaps.
cc. @debritz.bsky.social
Flixbus set to unleash itself on Brisbane from December 18: first targets being Brisbane-Cairns and Brisbane-Sydney.
$9.99 to travel Brisbane-Cairns: a equivalent distance as that between Seville in Spain to Paris in France, will be seeing a significant take-up.
www.busnews.com.au/flixbus-laun...
$9.99 to travel Brisbane-Cairns: a equivalent distance as that between Seville in Spain to Paris in France, will be seeing a significant take-up.
www.busnews.com.au/flixbus-laun...
FlixBus launches two new Australian routes and expands promotion
FlixBus is quickly building on its recent successful launches, with more coach routes announced to begin this month
www.busnews.com.au
December 10, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Flixbus set to unleash itself on Brisbane from December 18: first targets being Brisbane-Cairns and Brisbane-Sydney.
$9.99 to travel Brisbane-Cairns: a equivalent distance as that between Seville in Spain to Paris in France, will be seeing a significant take-up.
www.busnews.com.au/flixbus-laun...
$9.99 to travel Brisbane-Cairns: a equivalent distance as that between Seville in Spain to Paris in France, will be seeing a significant take-up.
www.busnews.com.au/flixbus-laun...
A open suggestion to the people at Crikey: make this piece, free for all, so it can be spread far and wide: perhaps it can drive the message to some crazy people out there that think a digital ID is coming enmasse.
A AI-powered digital ID ain't coming for you... it's coming for your children.
A AI-powered digital ID ain't coming for you... it's coming for your children.
The Prime Minister credited 36 Months for convincing him to ban teens from social media.
This group accused experts who opposed the ban of being 'bought' by big tech. Meanwhile, it was lining up brand deals, eyeing global expansion & developing an AI tool to track students
www.crikey.com.au/20...
This group accused experts who opposed the ban of being 'bought' by big tech. Meanwhile, it was lining up brand deals, eyeing global expansion & developing an AI tool to track students
www.crikey.com.au/20...
December 9, 2025 at 11:13 AM
A open suggestion to the people at Crikey: make this piece, free for all, so it can be spread far and wide: perhaps it can drive the message to some crazy people out there that think a digital ID is coming enmasse.
A AI-powered digital ID ain't coming for you... it's coming for your children.
A AI-powered digital ID ain't coming for you... it's coming for your children.
Missing: 25.3t of sandstone blocks.
Last seen: Friday afternoon.
If found: contact the Lake Macquarie City Council: because they kind of, want them back... and the council also wants to know how they were actually stolen in the first damn place.
cc. @molk.bsky.social
Last seen: Friday afternoon.
If found: contact the Lake Macquarie City Council: because they kind of, want them back... and the council also wants to know how they were actually stolen in the first damn place.
cc. @molk.bsky.social
Blockheads pull off heavyweight heist
The hunt is on for a gang of blockheaded thieves who stole more than 25 tonnes of sandstone slabs on the weekend from the side of one of Lake Macquarie’s busiest roads.
www.lakemac.com.au
December 8, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Missing: 25.3t of sandstone blocks.
Last seen: Friday afternoon.
If found: contact the Lake Macquarie City Council: because they kind of, want them back... and the council also wants to know how they were actually stolen in the first damn place.
cc. @molk.bsky.social
Last seen: Friday afternoon.
If found: contact the Lake Macquarie City Council: because they kind of, want them back... and the council also wants to know how they were actually stolen in the first damn place.
cc. @molk.bsky.social
Bold prediction: next Saturday, will be the seed for Gunther V Randy Orton at WrestleMania in 2026.
Next step: tease a moment in next year's Rumble, that sees Randy and Gunther fighting over eliminating a wrestler under a legends deal.
That's when you push a Legend Killer V Legend Killer match.
Next step: tease a moment in next year's Rumble, that sees Randy and Gunther fighting over eliminating a wrestler under a legends deal.
That's when you push a Legend Killer V Legend Killer match.
December 6, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Bold prediction: next Saturday, will be the seed for Gunther V Randy Orton at WrestleMania in 2026.
Next step: tease a moment in next year's Rumble, that sees Randy and Gunther fighting over eliminating a wrestler under a legends deal.
That's when you push a Legend Killer V Legend Killer match.
Next step: tease a moment in next year's Rumble, that sees Randy and Gunther fighting over eliminating a wrestler under a legends deal.
That's when you push a Legend Killer V Legend Killer match.
Who needs subs? #NHL edition.
Anaheim Ducks playing... Oregon Ducks (a college team for the University of Oregon) used as the catch image.
A quackup if I've ever seen one.
cc @debritz.bsky.social
Anaheim Ducks playing... Oregon Ducks (a college team for the University of Oregon) used as the catch image.
A quackup if I've ever seen one.
cc @debritz.bsky.social
December 6, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Who needs subs? #NHL edition.
Anaheim Ducks playing... Oregon Ducks (a college team for the University of Oregon) used as the catch image.
A quackup if I've ever seen one.
cc @debritz.bsky.social
Anaheim Ducks playing... Oregon Ducks (a college team for the University of Oregon) used as the catch image.
A quackup if I've ever seen one.
cc @debritz.bsky.social
Let me present a proposition to you.
This is no Gruen pitch.
It's a actual social media ban for politicians and registered political parties in Australia.
Former politicians can keep their accounts as long as they are personal and private.
See how quickly they react.
cc. @molk.bsky.social
This is no Gruen pitch.
It's a actual social media ban for politicians and registered political parties in Australia.
Former politicians can keep their accounts as long as they are personal and private.
See how quickly they react.
cc. @molk.bsky.social
December 6, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Let me present a proposition to you.
This is no Gruen pitch.
It's a actual social media ban for politicians and registered political parties in Australia.
Former politicians can keep their accounts as long as they are personal and private.
See how quickly they react.
cc. @molk.bsky.social
This is no Gruen pitch.
It's a actual social media ban for politicians and registered political parties in Australia.
Former politicians can keep their accounts as long as they are personal and private.
See how quickly they react.
cc. @molk.bsky.social