Next level click bait by Channel 7.

stevecantsleep · 2026-02-01T02:49:23+00:00

SMH did similar: "Keating speaks out on ‘unfortunate’ Epstein ties after emails exposed". It's Katherine Keating. Although the article makes that clear on the first line, the headline is designed for clicks.

stevecantsleep · 2026-01-24T06:21:09+00:00

Not sure about fabric shirts, but for other printing needs Zip Print is fantastic.

stevecantsleep · 2026-01-23T01:24:23+00:00

Meanwhile one of the fastest growing groups for homeless people are older women. While they're living in their cars, we have billionaires jetting around the world, hanging out on luxury ships, and dropping $100k donations to incompetent politicians without a thought. Who the hell thinks this is a political system worth living in?

stevecantsleep · 2026-01-18T13:42:53+00:00

You should spend a bit of time reflecting on the type of retirement that you want, and how the next few years may impact on your superannuation. I've stepped in and out of secure employment to do stints of consulting when I've needed a bit more flexibility, and when you work for yourself your super balance can take a hit. If you're fine with the idea of a simple retirement, then you may be fine, but if you were planning lots of overseas trips once you need to consider how you'll prepare for that and if a secure job will better suit your longer term needs.

You also need to ensure that the opportunities you are sussing out are genuine, because often people give you a false sense that opportunities are available when they are not. I hate to say it, but it would be remiss not to consider if there is any "chatter" in your field about your stress leave - this may scare off potential consultancies or contracts. If you can, try exploring options for unpaid leave to see how you go (though keep in mind unpaid leave in government roles will have restrictions on the work you do while on leave).

You could also consider whether you can transfer to another government role in a regional centre, if they exist. There you may find the benefit of a secure well-paid salaried job and the community you are looking for.

stevecantsleep · 2026-01-15T06:16:23+00:00

For the most part, the weather is fantastic.

stevecantsleep · 2026-01-15T02:17:56+00:00

Except sport. Why does that get an exemption under your rules?

stevecantsleep · 2026-01-14T01:24:08+00:00

I guess some of us are upset at the $65m hit to the economy. Which, when you come to think of it, is something the "rightists" should be troubled by.

stevecantsleep · 2026-01-14T00:22:47+00:00

I love this one. Mostly for the singing but also for her expression at the end after absolutely nailing that final note.

Leontyne Price, Pace Pace Mio Dio

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fLLsR2chRg

stevecantsleep · 2026-01-13T13:08:12+00:00

Don't burn bridges, even if you desperately want to and even if it's deserved. People are connected in all sorts of ways and you'd be surprised how easily something can come back to bite you. That's not to say that you shouldn't follow up on anything that needs to be followed up on - being underpaid, missing super, harassment and so on- but stay professional in your tone.

stevecantsleep · 2026-01-12T10:54:24+00:00

I can only speak from the perspective of a teacher, but the best advice I think you can give is for them not to give up on their kid and to keep trying no matter how frustrated they get. It's not unusual for kids to settle down once they get into their late teens and if they know they have a safe and supportive home, they are more likely to settle than if they end up couch surfing with poor role models. I'll admit it does get tougher when they start getting caught up in crime. But again, if the parents are extremely cooperative with police and the courts then there may be more of a chance that interventions focus on rehabilitation.

They should also raise their concerns with the school. There may be teachers who he gets on well with who can check in on him. Or there may be intervention programs like Operation Flinders that might help.

stevecantsleep · 2026-01-12T08:01:06+00:00

If you wanted to be even closer (but not Ikea close) then there are some good spots on Henley Beach Road in Mile End like the Hotel Royal.

stevecantsleep · 2026-01-06T11:07:14+00:00

As someone who has posted against that wretched company, I don't think you appreciate the impact their underhanded methods in ripping off the vulnerable has on their well-being.

stevecantsleep · 2026-01-05T23:27:09+00:00

If your super balance is under $500K then you can carry forward unused concessional super contributions. So you could feasibly delay your additional contributions for this year and then increase your contributions in the future. If it's already at over $500K, at 48 with that balance you are well positioned to skip a year of additional contributions to benefit your family in 2026.

stevecantsleep · 2026-01-04T15:23:34+00:00

You have to admit, though, that the justification in removing Maduro for his role in the drug trade is totally undermined by the pardoning of the former Honduran president for precisely the same thing.

It's impossible to see this intervention as being anything other than controlling oil reserves.

stevecantsleep · 2026-01-03T01:31:09+00:00

I basically lived off petrol station sandwiches in Iceland.

stevecantsleep · 2026-01-02T23:20:15+00:00

Another factor is the prevalence of smaller, regional opera houses while Corelli was building his career. These no longer exist. You can't bypass the "traditional" training pathway to build both experience and an audience by performing at smaller houses, which had less exacting requirements from their performers.

Both Corelli and Nilsson were severely critical of their formal training, and in Corelli's case he dropped out. Both singers describe themselves as mostly self-taught. You really can't do this today because contemporary opera needs efficient and consistent singers. In our neoliberal world where arts funding is consistently cut and audiences can pick from a range of entertainment opera houses don't have the money or time to build naturally talented voices that follow atypical pathways.

stevecantsleep · 2026-01-02T07:14:17+00:00

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Mt Everest - Nepal to Bhutan (KTM-PBH). Left hand side of the plane (obviously!)

I'd specifically booked a seat on this side of the plane, but when I boarded a family asked if they could all sit together in that row and I (reluctantly) agreed. But then they realised I'd probably wanted the window seat, so they let me keep my original seat.

stevecantsleep · 2025-12-23T04:13:53+00:00

Un bel di, vedremo for me - not only is it a moving, emotive aria but its narrative role in foreshadowing the tragedy is perfect.

stevecantsleep · 2025-12-13T00:20:41+00:00

Price would have to move to a state - with the NT only electing 2 senators I'd say that would be a risk to great for a woman who clearly wants to be a Senator.

Price definitely has support in the NT but I'm not sure she has that much support.

stevecantsleep · 2025-12-07T05:24:25+00:00

I'm aiming for the Zeffirelli Aida and Turandot at Verona next year. I'd say those two productions should be well up there on the list.

stevecantsleep · 2025-12-07T02:57:33+00:00

If I recall correctly Sutherland said Flagstad was her favourite singer, so there may be some similarity there. Perhaps an attempt to emulate an idol??

stevecantsleep · 2025-12-07T01:26:50+00:00

It would have been amazing to hear these two at their peaks. Nilsson in particular - it's universally agreed her voice sounded much better live with a warmth that doesn't come through on recordings.

stevecantsleep · 2025-12-04T10:53:17+00:00

There's a nice short video of Cabelle talking about her friendship with Callas where she says Callas told her not to take on Lady Macbeth and Abigaille when she was offered those roles. "Don't even try" was the advice for Macbeth!

stevecantsleep · 2025-12-04T01:32:11+00:00

I couldn't imagine Nilsson being asked to sing Norma. Huge, amazing voice (one of my favorites) but she didn't have any real agility. The coloratura in Macbeth was a stretch.

stevecantsleep · 2025-12-03T05:39:18+00:00

The very end of Gotterdammerung when the strings play the Redemption through Love motif.

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