kerr

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What SF books did you enjoy the most in 2024? in c/sciencefiction@lemmy.world
[–] kerr@aussie.zone 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I didn’t like Prophet Song either. The mother character’s inability to do anything kinda bogged the whole story down for me.

SEQ residents claim upset stomachs after changes to drinking water in c/brisbane@aussie.zone
[–] kerr@aussie.zone 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Everton Park (Northside). It tastes very earthy/dirty.

SEQ residents claim upset stomachs after changes to drinking water in c/brisbane@aussie.zone
[–] kerr@aussie.zone 6 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Yeah the taste has not been pleasant for the last week or two.

The loyalty tax shoppers willingly pay despite push for supermarket competition in c/australia@aussie.zone
[–] kerr@aussie.zone 1 points 7 months ago

I went to Aldi yesterday and they do really good prices with the limited options the my had. Example.

Sea salt chips big bag:

  • Woolies: on special from $6 down to $3.60
  • Aldi: always $2.99

So they do better than the half price specials at the majors.

Some states are doing better than others at energy in c/environment@aussie.zone
[–] kerr@aussie.zone 5 points 8 months ago

Politics in one simple chart. Sigh.

Why doesn't Greens MP Max Chandler-Mather own a home yet? in c/australianpolitics@aussie.zone
[–] kerr@aussie.zone 21 points 8 months ago

I think all the federal Greens MPs do free community meals now. If you’re in Max’s electorate check out the Events page: https://www.maxchandlermather.com/events

Queensland whooping cough vaccine numbers down in pregnant women amid huge surge in cases - ABC News in c/australia@aussie.zone
[–] kerr@aussie.zone 7 points 8 months ago (2 children)

There’s an outbreak in NZ as well. Seems like we’ve let other vaccinations drop after COVID :(

Greens announce plan to wipe HECS debts and make university free in c/australianpolitics@aussie.zone
[–] kerr@aussie.zone 2 points 9 months ago

Agreed. They need to get back to reality if they want to pick up votes at the next election.

The 50 best Australian songs of the 90s in c/australia@aussie.zone
[–] kerr@aussie.zone 4 points 9 months ago

Great list. Might I humbly add Peachy Keen or Cinnamon Lip from Pollyanna.

Live: Polls officially open in Queensland's state election as the LNP tries to wrest power after nine years in opposition in c/brisbane@aussie.zone
[–] kerr@aussie.zone 7 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Happy democracy sausage day, QLD.

What was the worst book you’ve ever read? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[–] kerr@aussie.zone 5 points 10 months ago

Same for me

South Australia’s upper house narrowly rejects ‘Trumpian’ bill to wind back abortion care in c/australia@aussie.zone
[–] kerr@aussie.zone 10 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Fucking hell SA

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This used to be the Park... - Jonty Bush - Member for Cooper (www.facebook.com)
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Carl Bergstrom lecture at QUT 21 Nov (free event, ticketed) (fediscience.org)
 

Saw this on Mastodon and thought folks might be interested in it.

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Books That Should Be Friends: 5 Perfect Book Pairings (bookriot.com)
 

This got me wondering - do you pair up books like this?

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Man dies from snake bite after trying to uncoil it from friend's leg (Mackay) (www.abc.net.au)
 

Queensland Ambulance says his symptoms suggest it was a highly venomous brown snake

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Matildas will be at the Riverstage tomorrow (Sun) 10:30-11:30 (www.matildas.com.au)
 

Fans are invited to be at the Riverstage in the City Botanic Gardens on Sunday where the CommBank Matildas will take pride of place at a free community reception from 10.30am – 11.30am AEST.

The event will also be telecast on screens at the South Bank live site.

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Baby on the way? Bonds Wondersuits are down to $7. (www.bonds.com.au)
submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by kerr@aussie.zone to c/frugal@aussie.zone
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Free shipping if you sign up for their club iirc.

These zip wondersuits are the absolute best. If you know someone having a baby soon they make great gifts. Totally not a bonds spokesperson, just a happy customer.

This design is $7, others are $10. https://www.bonds.com.au/zip-wondersuit-little-leopard-marscapone-bzbva-g9r.html?queryID=daeedae389e1b9055ec67dc1ac4ca11a&objectID=342563&indexName=prod_bonds_m2_bonds_products

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Light Bringer by Pierce Brown (Red Rising #6) - Spoilers (aussie.zone)
submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by kerr@aussie.zone to c/books@lemmy.ml
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Book #6 was released earlier this week, with the final #7 due next year.

Those who have read, what did you think of it?

I’m 68% of the way through according to my Kindle, but I’m enjoying it a lot more than the last 2 books already!

Series description:

Red Rising is a 2014 dystopian science fiction novel by American author Pierce Brown, and the first book and eponym of a series. The novel, set in the future on Mars, follows lowborn miner Darrow as he infiltrates the ranks of the elite Golds.

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Make a submission to the National Rental Enquiry (forms.office.com)
 

If you are a renter, please consider sharing your experiences with the Senate enquiry.

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New register allows gamblers across Australia to ban themselves from all online wagers (www.theguardian.com)
 

Australians will soon be able to ban themselves from all online gambling companies in every state and territory using just one form, almost five years after legislation was introduced to parliament.

A national self-exclusion register for online gambling dubbed “BetStop” will be launched on 21 August, the federal government says. It will replace systems in the states and territories that have been criticised as ineffective as they do not cover all bookmakers

There’s also an anonymous opinion piece from an affected person here: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jul/10/betstop-australian-anti-gambling-register?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

If you’re thinking “why can’t they just not gamble?” There’s also an excellent You Can’t Ask That episode about problem gamblers on iView (Season 2 if you’re looking for it).

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Fruit and Veg in season for July (www.theguardian.com)
 

Buy Apples Avocado Beetroot Broccoli Broccolini Brussels sprouts Capsicums Carrots Cauliflower Celery Leeks Mandarins Oranges Parsnips Pears Persimmons Potatoes Pumpkin Quinces Rhubarb Spinach

Avoid Asparagus Cabbage Grapes Strawberries

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Anyone up to anything interesting this weekend? (aussie.zone)
 

Getting out and about? Staying at home under the doona?

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