Word-whore. I write 'em. I talk 'em. Information, politics, media, and the cybers. I drink. I use bad words. All publication is a political act. All communication is propaganda. All art is pornography. All business is personal. All hail Eris! Vive les poissons rouges sauvages!
In my week of Monday 11 to Sunday 17 December 2023 I posted two podcasts and recorded a third, as well as solving some geekery problems for a client, and posting the usual Friday blog. A very productive week indeed.
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The summer series takes a disturbing turn this week with one of our favourite guests, author and columnist John Birmingham — who admits to eating something that I simply do not understand.
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Australiia gets a data and digital government strategy, the online services industry codes come into force, Services Australia blows $52 million but gets a new boss, the treasurer drops the mini-budget, and more.
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As Australia faces another “covid wave” before Christmas — at least if you believe the scary news reports — and with the dirty, dirty holiday season coming up, I thought the summer series should kick off with infectious disease physician Dr Trent Yarwood. And so it does.
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My week of Monday 4 to Sunday 10 December 2023 was one of travel, with visits to Bathurst and Orange on New South Wales’ Central Tablelands. I’ll tell you more about that during the coming week. It was excellent. But for now I have all the news of forthcoming podcasts and livestreams.
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In the final week of parliament for 2023 all manner of new laws were passed, reports tabled, and consultations launched. Digital ID, freedom of information, Centrelink, online gambling, and the demise of cheques.
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