Robbie Buck
@robbieb.bsky.social
Lover of music, photography, dogs and dirt. Not necessarily in that order.
Why on earth is the ABC platforming 2GB presenters on its news website? There are so many ways to report on John Laws death. All far more interesting than this. Laws was at 2UE when at his peak. It's simply lazy.
November 10, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Why on earth is the ABC platforming 2GB presenters on its news website? There are so many ways to report on John Laws death. All far more interesting than this. Laws was at 2UE when at his peak. It's simply lazy.
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On ya @robbieb.bsky.social
So very well said!
So very well said!
Opinion | "John Laws was one of the great radio showmen. His whole schtick was to create controversy and to bring his audience into the fold so they could enjoy his power vicariously."
John Laws was king of the airways — and he hooked me, line and sinker
www.crikey.com.au
November 10, 2025 at 2:30 AM
On ya @robbieb.bsky.social
So very well said!
So very well said!
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Once ran the numbers on John Laws’ claim he had 2 million listeners. Had less than 200k. Published it. He rang, abused me, sent lawyers, heavied my fill-in editor who buckled meekly and gave Laws op-ed space in which he defamed me. Not 1 word of my original piece was changed/corrected.
November 9, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Once ran the numbers on John Laws’ claim he had 2 million listeners. Had less than 200k. Published it. He rang, abused me, sent lawyers, heavied my fill-in editor who buckled meekly and gave Laws op-ed space in which he defamed me. Not 1 word of my original piece was changed/corrected.
John Laws is dead. One of Australia's most successful broadcasters. As a teenager I rang his show. We argued for 10mins on air. He hung up on me with the words "you're obviously a loser in life & going nowhere. Goodbye."
November 9, 2025 at 9:37 AM
John Laws is dead. One of Australia's most successful broadcasters. As a teenager I rang his show. We argued for 10mins on air. He hung up on me with the words "you're obviously a loser in life & going nowhere. Goodbye."
One of the country's best music journalists, writing about one of Australia's greatest musicians. Lovely stuff.
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
Paul Kelly: Seventy review – reflections on ageing from a musician bigger than ever
After five decades, the songs are still memorable, warm and a little sex-mad. It’s classic Kelly – and Joe’s back, too
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:54 PM
One of the country's best music journalists, writing about one of Australia's greatest musicians. Lovely stuff.
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
Bubble....meet pin.
A recent M.I.T. study found that 95% of companies that had invested in A.I. tools were seeing zero return.
The A.I.-Profits Drought and the Lessons of History
Like the steam engine, electricity, and computers, generative artificial intelligence could take longer than expected to transform the economy.
nyer.cm
November 4, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Bubble....meet pin.
I knew things were getting bad, but...
November 3, 2025 at 11:51 PM
I knew things were getting bad, but...
Off to enjoy the mighty sounds of Youthgroup tonight, at the Landsdowne Hotel, in Sydney. A fitting night to see them too, considering the title of their last album.....
October 30, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Off to enjoy the mighty sounds of Youthgroup tonight, at the Landsdowne Hotel, in Sydney. A fitting night to see them too, considering the title of their last album.....
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David Bowie, Brian Eno and Robert Fripp with sound engineer Colin Thurston, Hansa Studios, Berlin, 1977 by Christian Simonpietri
October 14, 2025 at 1:30 AM
David Bowie, Brian Eno and Robert Fripp with sound engineer Colin Thurston, Hansa Studios, Berlin, 1977 by Christian Simonpietri
Is this real? If so, what a bunch of spineless pricks.
October 13, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Is this real? If so, what a bunch of spineless pricks.
Murdoch's daily tele in Sydney, doing its very best to hamper any action on climate change. Different day, same old crap from the nepo-billionaire crowd.
September 24, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Murdoch's daily tele in Sydney, doing its very best to hamper any action on climate change. Different day, same old crap from the nepo-billionaire crowd.
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This ought to be engraved somewhere.
September 23, 2025 at 2:56 AM
This ought to be engraved somewhere.
Couldn't help but feel like the world was a bit shit atm. So, put this record on....and...voilaa....it was suddenly so much better.
September 22, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Couldn't help but feel like the world was a bit shit atm. So, put this record on....and...voilaa....it was suddenly so much better.
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Tell 'em they're dreaming!!!
September 20, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Tell 'em they're dreaming!!!
I camped behind the pub earlier this year, & ate a counter meal. Let me tell ya, it's pretty run down, a bit grubby and to my eyes, worth nowhere near $50m. But hey.....
www.smh.com.au/business/com...
www.smh.com.au/business/com...
The original Ettamogah pub – with its colourful cartoons – hits the market
The Ettamogah comes with a price tag of almost $50 million and 1500 original artwork, while branded apartments are the next new thing for investors and unit dwellers.
www.smh.com.au
September 20, 2025 at 5:53 AM
I camped behind the pub earlier this year, & ate a counter meal. Let me tell ya, it's pretty run down, a bit grubby and to my eyes, worth nowhere near $50m. But hey.....
www.smh.com.au/business/com...
www.smh.com.au/business/com...
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Lols
September 20, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Lols
If you're in Sydney Wed, I'd love to see you for the final Dust & Groove, at the Petersham Bowlo. My guest, the wonderfully talented and very fun Mark Callaghan (Gangajang/Riptides). A great singer with an extensive career behind the scenes in the music biz. Come events.humanitix.com/dust-and-gro...
Dust & Groove featuring Mark Callaghan
A night of vinyl, stories and song - hosted by Robbie Buck
events.humanitix.com
September 7, 2025 at 8:33 AM
If you're in Sydney Wed, I'd love to see you for the final Dust & Groove, at the Petersham Bowlo. My guest, the wonderfully talented and very fun Mark Callaghan (Gangajang/Riptides). A great singer with an extensive career behind the scenes in the music biz. Come events.humanitix.com/dust-and-gro...
I was lucky enough to work with David many years ago, doing studio sound for SBS-TV, when he hosted the Movie Show. He was unfailingly polite, generous and the ultimate professional.
What a giant legacy. Vale.
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/au...
What a giant legacy. Vale.
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/au...
David Stratton, esteemed Australian film critic, dies aged 85
The international cinema expert was beloved for his film reviews, particularly on television with Margaret Pomeranz
www.theguardian.com
August 14, 2025 at 6:16 AM
I was lucky enough to work with David many years ago, doing studio sound for SBS-TV, when he hosted the Movie Show. He was unfailingly polite, generous and the ultimate professional.
What a giant legacy. Vale.
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/au...
What a giant legacy. Vale.
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/au...
If you're in Sydney this Wednesday night, come join us at the Petersham Bowlo for another Dust & Groove. This month featuring Frenzal Rhomb guitarist, yacht rock lover & ABC host Dr Lindsay McDougall. Gonna be a hoot!
events.humanitix.com/dust-and-gro...
events.humanitix.com/dust-and-gro...
Dust & Groove featuring Lindsay McDougall
A night of vinyl, stories and song - hosted by Robbie Buck
events.humanitix.com
August 10, 2025 at 12:57 AM
If you're in Sydney this Wednesday night, come join us at the Petersham Bowlo for another Dust & Groove. This month featuring Frenzal Rhomb guitarist, yacht rock lover & ABC host Dr Lindsay McDougall. Gonna be a hoot!
events.humanitix.com/dust-and-gro...
events.humanitix.com/dust-and-gro...
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Quite a few.
Drone footage showing the extent of the March For Humanity all the way back into the CBD.
www.reddit.com/r/sydney/com...
www.reddit.com/r/sydney/com...
From the sydney community on Reddit: Drone footage showing the extent of the March For Humanity all the way back into the CBD [from IG]
Explore this post and more from the sydney community
www.reddit.com
August 5, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Quite a few.
Bit of a thing going on today, on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
August 3, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Bit of a thing going on today, on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
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Motherfucking wind farms…
July 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Motherfucking wind farms…
Australian journalists rapidly learning what it's like to report in China these days.
At least they weren't being tailed by drones. Which happened to a certain BBC reporter.
Isn't that right Stephen? 👂👁️
At least they weren't being tailed by drones. Which happened to a certain BBC reporter.
Isn't that right Stephen? 👂👁️
Australian journalists traveling with the Prime Minister stopped in a public area and hassled while trying to film in #Beijing... welcome to the life of a reporter in #China.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
Live: Australian journalists stopped by security on PM's China trip
Six journalists from Australian organisations — including the ABC — are stopped by local security guards despite having permission to film in Beijing's historic heart.
www.abc.net.au
July 15, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Australian journalists rapidly learning what it's like to report in China these days.
At least they weren't being tailed by drones. Which happened to a certain BBC reporter.
Isn't that right Stephen? 👂👁️
At least they weren't being tailed by drones. Which happened to a certain BBC reporter.
Isn't that right Stephen? 👂👁️
If you're going to spiral, try heading up, not down.
(Benesse House, Naoshima Island, Japan)
(Benesse House, Naoshima Island, Japan)
July 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
If you're going to spiral, try heading up, not down.
(Benesse House, Naoshima Island, Japan)
(Benesse House, Naoshima Island, Japan)
Howdy, if you're in Sydney and feel like some terrific music (& converstion) Dust & Groove returns to the Petersham Bowlo tomorrow night. My guest is the gloriously voiced Abby Dobson (Leonardos Bride). It's gonna be a hoot. Tix at the link. www.thepbc.org.au/whats-on
What's On | Petersham Bowls Club
Readers events, tickets to gigs and all things 'What's on' at The PBC!
www.thepbc.org.au
July 8, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Howdy, if you're in Sydney and feel like some terrific music (& converstion) Dust & Groove returns to the Petersham Bowlo tomorrow night. My guest is the gloriously voiced Abby Dobson (Leonardos Bride). It's gonna be a hoot. Tix at the link. www.thepbc.org.au/whats-on