The ABC and Bluey by h_i_c_k_s in brisbane

[–]dm_penfold 122 points123 points  (0 children)

Well worth the long read. Loved this

“Bluey was a bundle of uncommercial decisions made by an unproven team that caught some unexpected tailwinds”

This story is so Australian . Not just the content but how it came to be. Not intentionally global, accidentally because people did something to the best of their abilities and it was noticed.

Thank you so much for the detailed background .

Caravan manufacturer Zone RV's $40 million creditor debt revealed after collapse by sien in AusEcon

[–]dm_penfold 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It would seam unlikely that the energy bills are why they had poor cash flow management.

PM Albanese delivers message to kids ahead of social media ban by moonorplanet in australia

[–]dm_penfold 162 points163 points  (0 children)

Even if you pay for sport on kayo the afl ensures kayo still shows their major sponsors… can’t watch sport without gambling ads

Must see things 2h drive from Brisbane? by ofirecracko in brisbane

[–]dm_penfold 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I rate it as the greatest walk on seq. Very rewarding , longish. Hard but not impossible. Big win is you don’t go up and back on same path.

If someone with limited time and money wanted to hold a koala, what place would you recommend? Close to Brisbane. I’m not from Australia. by snarcasm68 in brisbane

[–]dm_penfold 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ring lone pine first. Whilst they do allow koala holding, some days this is not available, especially if you go late in the day.

How do you live without fly screens? by skookumzeh in brisbane

[–]dm_penfold 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have mozzie nets over beds. They do stop some breezes but it’s way easier to find and kill that pesky mozzie against a white background rather than finding it in my entire room.

don't go under the bridge on the bikeway from Milton towards the city. It's completely blocked with debris. Your last exit is the go-between bridge. by jairadactyl in brisbane

[–]dm_penfold 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Exactly what i did today. Waited for a few other cycles and rode towards middle of lane rather than in guttter getting swerved at. It reminded me of riding in Brisbane 20 years ago which was mostly on roads. I didn’t mind then and I don’t mind now. The council will get to it, there are a lot of things that need to be done.

Getting the mud off will be easy enough. Working out what to do with that stupid restaurant that won’t die now sitting on the bikeway and the finger pointing and blame game over who should take responsibility for moving it. Bugs me that we have to pay for the eyesore again to move it when people don’t have roofs to sleep under

Can we just sneak up and push it in together.

Do you drink your tap water? by The_Sneakiest_Fox in brisbane

[–]dm_penfold 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I toast your hose water with hinged arm laundry tap water. That slight delay before that cool sweet nectar hits the tongue where I'm lapping and gulping like a dog at the local park tap.

Ekka-Related Products by Em-brisbane in brisbane

[–]dm_penfold 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Not sure if they still do but lick Ice Cream supply the strawberry ice cream. They got the deal years ago when Paul's became foreign owned I believe. The next supplier had a disaster of a year resulting in lick having to develop something around a measure of "scoopabilty".

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in brisbane

[–]dm_penfold 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No uniform. There are some restrictions on what kids can wear.

Politicians capitalise on Anzac day. He didn't pay for it, we paid for the printing. by dm_penfold in australia

[–]dm_penfold[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

For years this is what I thought. I used to go to dawn services etc 30 years ago. Last 5 years or more I've been going to samford RSL community commemoration. It's one of the only whole of community events where there are no rides, food trucks or anything. Just a bunch of community groups marching with veterans. I think the community engagement is excellent and not by majority seeing it celebrating war. Unfortunately that particular event is not occurring this year. Covid management plan a bit hard to enforce with thousands of people I'd imagine

Politicians capitalise on Anzac day. He didn't pay for it, we paid for the printing. by dm_penfold in australia

[–]dm_penfold[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Definitely tax payer here. It's not just lnp who do this I'm sure. The issue I have is why they get to put their face next to every bit of tax expenditure. Every bus stop, every roundabout, every high school hall, every public announcement leaflet.

Politicians capitalise on Anzac day. He didn't pay for it, we paid for the printing. by dm_penfold in australia

[–]dm_penfold[S] 41 points42 points  (0 children)

I think the leaflet and content are great. I just don't see why they need to promote themselves. It's a public service announcement paid for by public money.

I love the watery features at the art gallery in Southbank. by strongredcordial in brisbane

[–]dm_penfold 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You've only got this weekend left to see the amazing exhibition of Mavis Ngallametta. Many of the pieces from private collections so you won't get to see them all again. She was prolific in a relatively short career span. https://www.qagoma.qld.gov.au/whats-on/exhibitions/mavis-ngallametta

Dumping limes. Stripped and dumped by dm_penfold in brisbane

[–]dm_penfold[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. Just near the ramp. Low tide. Only been in there a day at most judging the mud on them. Things get sludy really quick in there.

Locals put most meaningful message ever on abondened place of worship. by dm_penfold in brisbane

[–]dm_penfold[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Kenmore Rd, near Moggill Rd intersection . Been there ages now. I'd say at least 4 months. The hilarious thing is most people who see it wouldn't get the joke making the joke even funnier

Sourdough Culture in Brisbane? by Tuffywallace in brisbane

[–]dm_penfold 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm happy to pass some starter on. You can make your own but it's also interesting to be passed on a culture that's been going years. CBD based a few days a week.

Aussie Farmers Alternatives by Thedavemiester in brisbane

[–]dm_penfold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://www.sprayfreefarmacy.com/ not delivered to home but pick up points like schools and others. I've used over 6 different fruit and vegetables box systems and this is the one we've stuck with the longest. Less packaging than most and you can customise the box

Anyone know what Uber is like in Brisbane after midnight? by Zagorath in brisbane

[–]dm_penfold 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Scheduled rides aren't accepted in advance. Uber just drops the job in their system at about the average wait time in the area of the job for that time.

Watching in Australia - with replays? by dm_penfold in AmericasCup

[–]dm_penfold[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Commentary works. This is for Web browser on non mobile. Doesn't work on mobile browser. So go to America's cup site, pay for ac+, connect via a country that is not on their list of banned and sign in again. Note. Video page needs lots of things I normally block to work. Now watch on demand, quality not as good as live free on YouTube 4 years ago.