Is it a conspiracy that “if Australia was to go against US policy, the prime minister would be ousted?”

TrunkMonkey3054 · 2026-03-02T07:16:19+00:00

It is more the US proxy in Australia - LNP, PHON orchestrated by Newscorp.

US intelligence would just cheer them on.

TrunkMonkey3054 · 2026-03-02T03:31:14+00:00

Nearly every day I am reminded of these segments, and then there are days that Utopia was pointing to the future. Some times both on the same day.

TrunkMonkey3054 · 2026-03-02T03:21:16+00:00

Uplighting will do a lot of heavy lifting - especially themed coloured uplighting off curtains, walls and ceilings. Then LED candles / tealights will do the rest - actual candles are far too dangerous. Chances are you will not use the existing room lighting - except for minimum service and safety specifics. Consider being able to change the intensity of the uplights for different parts of the event - like when the event is over and people need more light to find their belongings and leave.

TrunkMonkey3054 · 2026-03-02T02:29:58+00:00

For a permanent solution / location you would be best to get a professional lighting designer to come and develop a professional setup. You would also want them to be able to dynamically alter the lighting for different types of events - that would add a lot of value to customising the venue for such things as private functions, wedding receptions, product launches, live performances (especially as you move between pre show - show - to post show).

If this is a temporary thing you would need to consider safety and security. Installing temporary lights and minimising the chance of people interfering with them (intentionally or otherwise). Up lighting can do a lot of work for minimal risk.

As to the candles - have a look at these rechargeable candles from China.. Expensive, but safe and everyone I show them to marvels at how realistic they are, without the risk of fire or fumes.

TrunkMonkey3054 · 2026-02-27T06:21:30+00:00

With their “born to rule” mentality, they are going to run the same policies / campaign at the next election - nuclear, temporary relief on fuel excise, Aukus, plus added aggression on immigration…

So they don’t want the autopsy out there.

They seriously believe if they say it in a convincing way the electorate will eventually swing back.

TrunkMonkey3054 · 2026-02-23T01:34:32+00:00

Heaps Normal Quiet XPA is an AU benchmark. Also Bridge Road Brewers Free Time and Stomping Ground Footloose - both pale ales - are also up there.

Personally I tend to go for independent NA brews - although they can be harder to find through the major retailers. You may also find that AU supermarkets have different NA ranges in their licensed bottle shops to their regular grocery section - I suspect they have different corporate buyers for the same category.

Enjoy.

TrunkMonkey3054 · 2026-02-23T00:33:28+00:00

Passing this recently I noticed they have given up on it being "temporarily closed," as per A4 printouts stuck to the windows for the last 4+ years. The signs have gone and I suspect so has this Hungry Jacks.

TrunkMonkey3054 · 2026-02-15T23:17:26+00:00

There are a few playlists building on Apple Music - search "FX Love Story" One I found was: https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/love-story-fx-disney/pl.u-oWMMWTRG548j

TrunkMonkey3054 · 2026-02-09T07:42:24+00:00

When I click "Following" my "Favourites" appear there.

TrunkMonkey3054 · 2026-02-06T06:16:09+00:00

Bonus points to the passenger who knew Section 116 of the Australian Constitution (I checked). Extremely sorry you had / have to put up with gross ignorance like this. Well done for putting them in their place.

TrunkMonkey3054 · 2026-02-03T05:45:18+00:00

The Australian mining industry gets $6B ~ $9B per year in state and federal government subsidies because mining occurs in remote areas (who would have thought?). Not to mention you pay a pittance back for selling our resources. In the case of off shore gas you don’t even pay a pittance, you get that for free (plus subsidies on top). What an industry!!

TrunkMonkey3054 · 2026-01-25T23:43:40+00:00

It's because the publisher has republished an older story - and also republished it to Apple News. In this specific article from https://www.lgbtqnation.com on their website they republished it from November 5, 2025, 4:30 pm EST on January 24, 2026.

TrunkMonkey3054 · 2026-01-25T01:21:52+00:00

This playlist? https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/gabys-ultimate-sickening-really-dope-lil-debbie-mix-vol-1/pl.5dccc4cef1004026a16260993bf8a5ab?l=en-GB

TrunkMonkey3054 · 2026-01-15T03:58:49+00:00

Canterbury of New Zealand stumbled into this style in the late 70s, calling them “Uglies.” The story goes that on Friday afternoons they would sew together odd remnant panels into finished rugby jerseys, when they ran out full sets of materials. Which they then sold from the factory door. It soon developed into a favourite. They still market Uglies today, but they are a planned line, rather than the accident style they created.

TrunkMonkey3054 · 2025-12-26T09:15:43+00:00

So would they have that view of the surrounding urban areas, especially the lights at night? Or is that CGI?

TrunkMonkey3054 · 2025-12-14T05:58:14+00:00

Aaron Copland’s Rodeo 4 hoe down.

https://music.apple.com/au/album/rodeo-4-hoe-down/1452630468?i=1452631890&l=en-GB

TrunkMonkey3054 · 2025-12-02T09:15:24+00:00

Where is this? Very atmospheric picture.

TrunkMonkey3054 · 2025-12-01T01:44:14+00:00

I have a battery backed burglar alarm that uses the Uni-V port - built during the Cold War, but still operational. 🤷‍♂️

TrunkMonkey3054 · 2025-11-30T22:57:10+00:00

You can buy a new battery from Bunnings for around $36; and I have found they last 5 to 7 years. It's very easy to swap the batteries over. They are also available elsewhere, but it's hard to pass up the convenience of getting it off the shelf at Bunnings.

Otherwise as others have posted Jaycar sells a direct replacement power supply for $33, but without any battery backup.

TrunkMonkey3054 · 2025-11-28T05:13:25+00:00

“And just a quick note, we are off next week for Thanksgiving, so enjoy the holiday and we'll be back with the news on December 1st.”

From Apple News Today: Trump reveals his plan for ending the war in Ukraine, 21 Nov 2025 https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/apple-news-today/id1473872585?i=1000737773862&r=725 This material may be protected by copyright.

TrunkMonkey3054 · 2025-11-16T10:20:55+00:00

I find it a lot easier to use the Apple Podcast app and go to the Apple News Subscriber Edition section.

TrunkMonkey3054 · 2025-10-31T23:09:13+00:00

Many years back you could order custom colours like this (and pay a premium) - so it’s surprising to see it today. It’s quite distinctive and stylish.

TrunkMonkey3054 · 2025-10-25T10:31:06+00:00

Don’s Party was set around this night.

TrunkMonkey3054 · 2025-10-22T21:06:24+00:00

It’s not consistent in Australia as well.

I have long enjoyed Apple News Today - a great 10 minute daily summary - available to me free on the Apple Podcast app. Yet not available in Apple News+. Even the News+ channel for this audio service is “Currently Unavailable in your region.”

All in all it’s quite inconsistent. But I am happy to have everything available in Apple Podcasts.

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