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Some fire stuff, some transport stuff, some climate stuff. Some other random science stuff. Probably too much of the one you’re not into.

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Cam@camster· 27d

It's vital that we ensure sovereign capability in the production of nonconsensual explicit content.

Cam@camster· 27d

This is why I thought Spain had what it would take against a highly fancied French team. Onwards to the final! www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...

But Spain's progression to the final is somewhat of a rebuke to that, as the best-drilled and most organised side — the best team, in other words — is now through to the last game.

"One of the key factors that got us into the final was keeping possession of the ball," man of the match and goal scorer Pedro Porro said.

"It's a victory for an incredible team, a group of spectacular players — a victory for all 26 players."

Cam@camster· Jul 8

I was thinking Gerry Harvey, but it’s even better. Jim’s Mowing.

Cam@camster· Jul 7

Champion team, team of champions, etc

Screen shot of tweet by @OptaJoe.
17 - Most shots on record (since 1966) at a single edition of the FIFA World Cup without creating a single chance for a teammate:

Cristiano Ronaldo, 17 (2026)
Alberto Garcia Aspe, 15 (1998)
Jerzy Gorgon, 13 (1974)
Katlego Mphela, 13 (2010)
Denis Cheryshev, 13 (2018)

Ego.

Cam@camster· Jun 30

Remembering that Daily Terrorgraph article from June 2022, and checking in how that resort is looking at the end of June 2026. Wondering if they're planning a full page article on the current conditions.

Screenshot of article from [Sydney] Daily Telegraph from ~22 June 2022 with headline "Got snow idea - alarmists given big chill". Photo of people on snow. Article quotes climate change denier from IPA.

Screen shot of snow cam on Highnoon run at Thredbo on 30 June 2026 showing a small patch of snow on an otherwise bare ski run.

Cam@camster· Jun 30

Just don’t go into it thinking that teaching year 8s will be like a uni law tutorial

Cam@camster· Jun 23

Hang on, that’s the same number I need to text my kid on!

Cam@camster· Jun 18

Now that Jeffrey Epstein’s island is no longer available

Cam@camster· Jun 14

Presumably the snow’s really good a week after opening. *checks snow cams*

Screen shot of snow cam at Mt Hotham showing mostly bare slopes

Cam@camster· Jun 6

Which lines, when? www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06...

The functionality for full-fare passengers will launch this Sunday on the Sunbury, Pakenham, Cranbourne, Metro Tunnel, Werribee, Williamstown, Sandringham, Frankston, Stony Point, Bendigo, Gippsland and Geelong lines.

A week later, it will be rolled out on Mernda, Hurstbridge, Lilydale, Belgrave, Alamein and Glen Waverley lines.

Cam@camster· Jun 5

Contactless fares are the same as full fare myki.

To be charged correctly, always tap on and off with the same card or device.

There are no extra fees when using an Australian payment card.

If you use a card issued overseas, your bank may charge an international transaction fee — check with your card provider.

Cam@camster· May 23

Not sure if I ever established whether this was counted.

Cam@camster· May 21

MS Outlook gripe #17593835. Hiding emails that I’m waiting for in “Other”

Cam@camster· May 18

Thanks for your concern

The exploration technology used in offshore wind projects is different to that used by the offshore oil and gas industry to detect oil and gas deposits. Oil and gas exploration uses a method called seismic testing or seismic blasting. This method refers to powerful sound sources, such as deep penetration seismic air gun surveys.

Offshore wind projects use less invasive technology than those used for offshore oil and gas exploration. The technology used for offshore wind includes non-seismic high resolution geophysical (HRG) surveys.

Non-seismic HRG surveys are not 'seismic blasting'. They are non-intrusive investigations that are used to map the seafloor and the geology underneath it to identify archaeological resources and debris left by other ocean users.

Cam@camster· May 11

Another listener, Michael from Wooragee, said he found the flags useful to identify who he would stay away from.

"I love how the village idiots now mark their location with a red ensign," he said.

"It's very helpful to know who to avoid."

Cam@camster· May 8

Rule of thumb for Melbourne stations

Cam@camster· May 4

Quoted post at the start of this thread has been deleted (perhaps understandably), but I think the central point (below) stands, even if the particular example was not on point.

Cam@camster· May 2

28 days?!?!? I could get AI to do it for me in 10 minutes!

Cam@camster· May 1

Not just North America. Melbourne Transport Plan from 1969.

Cam@camster· Apr 26

Indeed.

Cam@camster· Apr 25

Tesla collects short images and videos from cameras inside and outside their cars. Tesla workers have been caught sharing among themselves highly invasive camera recordings of Tesla customers in the nude, as well as images of crashes and road-rage incidents.

The videos and images Tesla collects may be shared with third parties, Mr Blakkarly said.

"The way their privacy policy is written is incredibly vague and gives them space to potentially share that data."

Cam@camster· Apr 24

I don’t wish to defend Sandilands, but he didn’t just suddenly become a dick just before he was dumped

Sydney Morning Herald headline:
‘If you buy Kyle, you get Kyle’: Lawyer says Sandilands’ unlikeable conduct was legal

Cam@camster· Apr 22

skepticalscience.com/electrifying...

Diagram showing energy losses in petrol powered internal combustion engine vehicle

Cam@camster· Apr 22

BTW, I wanted to provide some context for saying lucky "few". Not inconsiderable numbers of people use PT (obviously), particularly at the moment. But look at who isn't using it, and why.

Chart of method of travel to work in Victoria in 2016 and 2021 Australian censuses showing car as the overwhelming dominant method of transport and active transport (which free PT often cannibalises) as comparable or larger than the individual PT modes.

Screenshot of table from Australian Bureau of Statistics showing reasons for not using public transport for trip to work, with cost considerations a very low ranking reason compared to service availability.

Cam@camster· Apr 19

Newspoll: One Nation slumps amid voter revolt over new taxes

Voters have delivered a stinging rebuke to proposed tax increases, with not one of 10 revenue measures securing majority support in new polling. See the Newspoll results.

Cam@camster· Apr 10

Photo of man with receeding hairline and facial stubble commonly used in the meme "Heartbreaking: The Worst Person You Know Just Made a Great Point"

Cam@camster· Apr 6

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Cam@camster· Apr 6

What I’m currently wearing

Photo of a blue t-shirt with the word “Dùthchas” underneath an illustration of mountains

Cam@camster· Mar 30

Free PT - a good way to fill up your trains, trams and buses with people who weren't using oil anyway.

Hickman has studied the impact of Queensland’s 50-cent fare policy, which began 18 months ago. “What we have seen is that it does get people to take more travel with public transport, but the number of people who are switching from motor vehicles to public transport is actually a very small percentage of it,” he said.
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The cost of fuel: for Australians who can, it’s time to embrace ‘green’ transport
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“The increase has been from people who used to bicycle or walk, or [who used] to not travel at all.”

Cam@camster· Mar 29

I hope you enjoy standing or sitting on the floor for extended periods, fellow regional peeps. Hunger Games, except it's Seat Games. Don't go to the toilet. transport.vic.gov.au/news-and-res...