The last time it snowed in Melbourne was around 11.30am on Friday 25th July 1986. I was in chemistry class and we all rushed out to stand in it. The snow melted before it hit the ground. That also happens to be the only time I’ve seen snow – what you see flying over mountains …
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Western Bulldogs reach 50,000 members
I’ve mostly written off our chances of making the finals this year, but very delighted this morning with the news that the Western Bulldogs have reached 50,000 members for the first time in our history. This era truly is our golden age.
It has taken far longer than 3 days, but Kate Bush has resurrected, sort of like Jesus….
‘Hello Old Lady, I know your face well. I know it well.‘ – Kate Bush, Jig of Life, 1985 In the early 1980s, music critics used to write really dumb things about Kate Bush, such as that she had failed to live up to her early promise. After all, her debut single, Wuthering Heights, had …
I’ll Tell It To The Net: Why Martha Davis Failed As A Solo Artist
I recently joined the Kelvin Club, one of the more inclusive and quirky of the private members’ clubs in Melbourne (they are inclusive because aside from welcoming women as members for the past 30 years, they accepted me as a member). Last Friday after work I hosted several of my colleagues as my guests at …
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Broo’s Exit From Mildura Brewery
My smallest shareholding, which is worth less than pocket change, is in Broo Ltd, a craft brewery enterprise. I have been writing about it occasionally in recently months, firstly when there was a stoush between the Founder/Exec Chairman and a recently appointed new director, which was resolved in favour of the new director’s interests, and …
Republicans place German Flag atop Sydney Harbour Bridge
http://www.news.com.au/finance/business/media/lisa-wilkinsons-daughter-in-awkward-photoshop-error-at-the-aus-daily/news-story/9518fcfa21a40a7cab9561f7bd2c0fc8 How patriotic of Peter Fitzsimmons and his wealthy nest of smug and well connected Republicans.
Lisa Wilkinson Provides Conclusive Proof That An Australian Republic Is A Very Bad Idea
We have had some unfortunate incidents at awards shows this past few months. First, we had action hero Will Smith give a slap to not-so-funnyman Chris Rock at the Oscars, just before he picked up the award for best actor. And now, in the past few days, we have had talk show host Lisa Wilkinson, …
Is Dictator Dan a Serial Strangler? You be the Judge!
I normally don’t go in for ad hominem attacks on people, but there is a whole lot about our state premier to dislike and I think there’s something unique about his use of his hands to express himself. Besides, it’s funny.
Year of the Bear
This week, the share market officially entered a bear market. I am not surprised. Up to last Monday, I had lost 10% of the value of my portfolio since January, thanks to Putin’s invasion of the Ukraine. Now… I am down another 10%. I do have to keep a sense of humour about this. After …
For Her Majesty on her official birthday
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