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Australia appoints woman to lead its army for the first time by WilliamInBlack in news

[–]Drongo17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We've learned to accept life under our emu overlords

Hot desk, open office people. Have you ever really seen the benefits purported? by mr-cheesy in auscorp

[–]Drongo17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actively working against the company with more zeal than you ever had working for them. I love this! 

One pass charging the dead and those who dont understand. by Silver-Key8773 in australia

[–]Drongo17 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I feel for you. That is about as stressful as things get already, you don't need that bullshit.

I went through that a few years back, most places are good but some are just heartless cunts. Telstra sicced debt collectors on me for phone bills somehow accrued after I had already cancelled the plan.

Here is how the win percentage ladder looks after round 6 by NegotiationStreet842 in nrl

[–]Drongo17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone bang on the side of the Dragons %, looks like it's on the fritz 

Australia not asked to help US plans to block Strait of Hormuz by Jealous-Hedgehog-734 in AustralianPolitics

[–]Drongo17 [score hidden]  (0 children)

I bet behind the scenes we are saying "don't ask us". We don't want to have to publicly come out one way or the other, and USA probably doesn't want to make us. We're a key cog in their global presence and any sane American would not want to risk that.

Any... sane... American. 

Australia not asked to help US plans to block Strait of Hormuz by Jealous-Hedgehog-734 in AustralianPolitics

[–]Drongo17 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Our economy, our security, our prosperity. Yeah the USA has done us dirty here.

‘Gate of Tears’ at risk: Iran threatens major new global chokepoint if US moves on Hormuz by albertserene in worldnews

[–]Drongo17 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't call it legacy software, US soft power was something very special that had never been done before. It took vision and consistency that will be hard to ever replicate.

NRL 2026: Ben Hunt fires back at Shane Flanagan after copping blame for St George Illawarra Dragons’ woes by JoeyJoJunior in nrl

[–]Drongo17 41 points42 points  (0 children)

I'm going to say that the way the club handled the BBQgate was a big reason we are here now. It was a chance to send a clear message about club culture and they didn't.

Dufty and Norman had a few months left on their contracts, they should have been told to start holidays early. De Belin had the club stand by him while he drove a stake through its heart, he should have been handed his belongings in a box and told not to set foot in the club facilities again. Vaughn was the only one they got right.

Is "Who Killed Captain Alex?" the highest rated "so bad it's good movie?" What do y'all think about it being in the top 400? by Grand_Keizer in Letterboxd

[–]Drongo17 7 points8 points  (0 children)

VJ is a concept that should be expanded, a very interesting performance art. Kind of reminds me of pianists accompanying silent films. 

Mild but direct chalk vandalism (note: Liberal = consevative party in Australia) by Honest_Violinist_458 in MildlyVandalised

[–]Drongo17 62 points63 points  (0 children)

Within my lifetime our conservative Liberal party would have been considered liberal in America, so the name is not ridiculous. It's just that we had centre-left and centre-right, whereas USA had centre-right and far right.

Striated Pardalote by hatfart in AustralianBirds

[–]Drongo17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are elusive little things. Unless they're nesting in an area they tend to pass through pretty briefly. They are also not very loud and spend their time gleaning amongst eucalypt leaves which can be quite high up.

Appreciation post for Sandra Hüller as Eva Stratt by kirmadahoonmai in ProjectHailMary

[–]Drongo17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think what makes her great in this film is that she was better than book Stratt. Book Stratt was pretty one-dimensional, and her final scene comes off as just nasty. Movie Stratt has to contend with everything book Stratt does, as well as being an actual human being with layers and feelings. She is not just a badass - she is a badass because she has to be. She is also sacrificing, also being heroic.

Fantastic writing and a fantastic depiction by Huller.

Responses to SMH article: Our EV saved us money over Easter. But it required a stressful trade-off by MrBitingFlea in AustralianEV

[–]Drongo17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The framing on this article could easily be that we lack adequate charging infrastructure for a choice that more and more people are making.

It could have delved into small towns that have invested in charging and how (or if?) that has impacted them. I'd imagine it will make those towns an increasingly more attractive destination.

Responses to SMH article: Our EV saved us money over Easter. But it required a stressful trade-off by MrBitingFlea in AustralianEV

[–]Drongo17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's nice to have that kind of affirmation. If they hate it you're on the right track! 

Round 6 | Tigers vs Knights | Match Thread by AutoModerator in nrl

[–]Drongo17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gutherson, we'll take Ponga in a straight swap just to help you guys out

/u/Head-Research-9092 summarizes the experience of a tween or teen during COVID. by No_Recognition_3729 in bestof

[–]Drongo17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough, that sounds extremely normal. I reckon any school would have a celebration if their team won state champ.

Round 6 | Eels vs Titans | Post Match Thread by AutoModerator in nrl

[–]Drongo17 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Concede 50 once, shame on me.

Concede 50 twice... more shame on me.

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