What’s the feeling in Canada? This guy good enough to win the election?
I’m sure there’s a spot for a good ol’ “lowest… so far” Simpsons meme
Let’s get ready to… CYCLONE!
Bureau of Meteorology says guidance ‘favours landfall on Thursday’ as premier David Crisafulli warns ‘large system presents big challenge’
How’s your prep going? Cleaned your gutters? Stocked up on toilet paper?
He’s going to sack 36,000 public servants to pay for it. https://www.pressreader.com/australia/the-guardian-australia/20250225/281612426138609
Super good news and policy. It feels like a splash (rather than a drop) in the bucket for the cost of living though.
Surely a decent housing policy has to be next.
That’s awesome! You guys have a much better train system for the airport as well. I’d love for the Brisbane one to be back in public hands.
How good! I hope they roll out this initiative to other states now and definitely keep it for QLD.
HRT, contraceptive pills to cost less in $573m major women’s health pledge
For menopausal women, the hormone replacement therapies Prometrium, Estrogel and Estrogel Pro – or estradiol and progesterone – will go on the PBS for the first time in 20 years. About 150,000 women using those treatments currently pay up to $670 a year, but this will come down to $380, a saving of $290.
Contraceptive pills Yaz and Yasmin, which are used by 50,000 women and typically cost $380 a year, will be the first new oral contraceptives added to the PBS in more than 30 years. Government subsidies will bring them down to $126 a year, or $31 for concession cardholders, saving $254. Both changes will come into effect on March 1.
Great that this isn’t an election pledge. It’s coming in on March 1!
It was a bit hot yesterday…
Just wanted to remind people that you can catch the 590 bus service to DFO for 50 cents. https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/timetables/bus/T/590
And then catch the free Skygate transfer service to the Domestic or International terminal if you need to get there cheap. https://www.skygate.com.au/sites/default/files/2018-01/Brisbane-Airport-Skygate-Loop-Timetable-July2017.pdf
Her take on the cost of living crisis was that it was good that I wouldn’t have the issue of hoarding things like her, as I would never be able to afford them in the first place.
Lmao. You’ll be so poor you wont be able to buy things. Great flex, boomer.
Both are brilliant!
I didn’t like Prophet Song either. The mother character’s inability to do anything kinda bogged the whole story down for me.
Everton Park (Northside). It tastes very earthy/dirty.
Yeah the taste has not been pleasant for the last week or two.
I went to Aldi yesterday and they do really good prices with the limited options the my had. Example.
Sea salt chips big bag:
So they do better than the half price specials at the majors.
Politics in one simple chart. Sigh.
I think all the federal Greens MPs do free community meals now. If you’re in Max’s electorate check out the Events page: https://www.maxchandlermather.com/events
Queensland whooping cough vaccine numbers down in pregnant women amid huge surge in cases - ABC News
There’s an outbreak in NZ as well. Seems like we’ve let other vaccinations drop after COVID :(
Agreed. They need to get back to reality if they want to pick up votes at the next election.
What’s Brisbane’s handover from LA going to look like?
It’s only 4 years away! And surely the Chats have to play?
Bluey’s World Presale tickets
One of those interactive jobbos at Northshore if you’re interested.
Step into Bluey’s world - for real life. Let’s do this kiddos!
Embark on a brand-new immersive journey with Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad in their beloved home, backyard and beyond. Explore your favourite rooms, play interactive games, and keep your eyes peeled for surprises around every corner…and maybe even a Longdog or two!
As you arrive at the Heeler family’s Brisbane cul-de-sac watch out for those pesky bin chickens. Then enter their colourful Queenslander house, where you are invited to live and play like Bluey.
Follow the hallway to the living room and meet your guide who will join you on this very special adventure.
Discover Bluey and Bingo’s epic giant cubby. Crawl, climb and walk (funny walks encouraged) your way through the various cubby rooms.
Explore the girls’ bedroom from the stained-glass window to the watermelon rug. Then play games and make good times in the fun and vibrant playroom.
See what’s coo
Olympics Stadium and Gabba Rebuild - Have Your Say!
The Quirk review is in and it has recommendations!
The Gabba:
… the panel estimates an upgrade alone would cost around $2 billion. A full rebuild would cost around $3 billion – more than the $2.7 billion estimated by the Queensland government – plus displacement costs for the AFL and cricket.
How about a new stadium at Victoria Park:
The review instead recommends the government build a new stadium at Victoria Park with 50,000 seats for the Games, and more to be added later for the AFL and cricket. And, as Brisbane Times revealed on Sunday, the alternative stadium would come at a cost of around $3.4 billion – $700 million more than the government tipped for the Gabba.
And how about a new Brisbane Live Arena venue:
Instead, it recommends building Brisbane Live at a the non-parkland northern corner of Roma Street precinct which currently houses a carpark and workshop depot. This corner was originally set aside by the former Beattie government for a landmark public museum-style bu
Coles paper bags have been shrinkflated
1L juice for comparison. You guys got these at your local? First time getting them in Brisbane. I use the paper bags for collecting recycling so the new size sucks for this.
Hottest 100 Chat Thread
The Hottest 100 is back! Listen on Saturday January 27 as we count down the Hottest 100 songs of the year - as voted by you.
Let’s party!
Oli the cat completes Sydney to Hobart yacht race to fanfare at dock, after a week at sea
An emotional Bob Williams greets the fanfare in Hobart with his cat Oli as their yacht, the last in the fleet, brings the Sydney to Hobart race to a close.
Your good news story for today. 🐱⛵️
Happy Christmas Everyone
Whether you’re seeing family, staying home or working your arse off, hope you have a happy Christmas. Be good to each other. ❤️
Labor leader makes announcement on Sunday following months of speculation
Labor leader makes announcement on Sunday following months of speculation
This used to be the Park Hotel in Spring Hill. We’ve now bought it - it will be used as accommodation for people at risk of homelessness. A fantastic...
Carl Bergstrom lecture at QUT 21 Nov (free event, ticketed)
4. On Tuesday November 21 at 6 PM at the Queensland University of Technology. I'll again be speaking about the crisis of human decision-making in a social media world. My understanding is that there will a reception beforehand at 5:00 PM. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/carl-bergstrom-public-lectu...
Saw this on Mastodon and thought folks might be interested in it.
These books should be friends: if you read these pairings at the same time, they'll complement each other for a deeper reading experience.
This got me wondering - do you pair up books like this?
Man dies from snake bite after trying to uncoil it from friend's leg (Mackay)
A man has died after attempting to remove a snake that had coiled around his friend's leg in a tragic accident during school celebrations in northern Queensland.
Queensland Ambulance says his symptoms suggest it was a highly venomous brown snake
Matildas will be at the Riverstage tomorrow (Sun) 10:30-11:30
Fans have the chance to show their love for the CommBank Matildas and celebrate their inspirational FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023™ efforts at a special fan event in Brisbane on Sunday, 20 August.
Fans are invited to be at the Riverstage in the City Botanic Gardens on Sunday where the CommBank Matildas will take pride of place at a free community reception from 10.30am – 11.30am AEST.
The event will also be telecast on screens at the South Bank live site.
Baby on the way? Bonds Wondersuits are down to $7.
Free shipping if you sign up for their club iirc.
These zip wondersuits are the absolute best. If you know someone having a baby soon they make great gifts. Totally not a bonds spokesperson, just a happy customer.
This design is $7, others are $10. https://www.bonds.com.au/zip-wondersuit-little-leopard-marscapone-bzbva-g9r.html?queryID=daeedae389e1b9055ec67dc1ac4ca11a&objectID=342563&indexName=prod_bonds_m2_bonds_products
Light Bringer by Pierce Brown (Red Rising #6) - Spoilers
Book #6 was released earlier this week, with the final #7 due next year.
Those who have read, what did you think of it?
I’m 68% of the way through according to my Kindle, but I’m enjoying it a lot more than the last 2 books already!
Series description:
Red Rising is a 2014 dystopian science fiction novel by American author Pierce Brown, and the first book and eponym of a series. The novel, set in the future on Mars, follows lowborn miner Darrow as he infiltrates the ranks of the elite Golds.
Make a submission to the National Rental Enquiry
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‘BetStop’ scheme to be launched next month enables self-exclusion from all sites using just one form
Australians will soon be able to ban themselves from all online gambling companies in every state and territory using just one form, almost five years after legislation was introduced to parliament.
A national self-exclusion register for online gambling dubbed “BetStop” will be launched on 21 August, the federal government says. It will replace systems in the states and territories that have been criticised as ineffective as they do not cover all bookmakers
There’s also an anonymous opinion piece from an affected person here: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jul/10/betstop-australian-anti-gambling-register?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
If you’re thinking “why can’t they just not gamble?” There’s also an excellent You Can’t Ask That episode about problem gamblers on iView (Season 2 if you’re looking for it).
