Victoria’s heart attack survival rate is among the world’s best, and it’s not down to luck

FireAid: Los Angeles benefit concert to feature Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo Stars including Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo are set to help raise funds to rebuild the LA area.

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Quiksilver co-founder and surfwear pioneer Alan Green dies aged 77 Melbourne-born surfer turned fashion visionary credited with designing ‘yoke waist’ boardshorts

This old beach girl remembers Quiksilver turning up RIP
www.theguardian.com/fashion/2025...

"From little things, big things grow": Paul Kelly, Kev Carmody remember Gough in song YouTube video by ABC News (Australia)

#nowplaying

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"From little things, big things grow": Paul Kelly, Kev Carmody remember Gough in song YouTube video by ABC News (Australia)

#nowplaying

youtu.be/dAONlfoNVuY?...

The $920m plan for extra paid leave that could save Australia billions a year A new interim report has estimated how much it would cost each year to offer reproductive leave to Australian workers compared to current costs without it. But concerns about "unintended consequences"...

The $920m plan for extra paid leave that could save Australia billions a year
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...

‘We’re done’: owner of Walter White’s house in Breaking Bad puts it on market – for $4m Modest family home in Albuquerque has a price tag fit for a meth kingpin – but owner Joanne Quintana warns buyers to prepare for hundreds of visitors a day

www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

Australian travellers now have to pay to enter the UK – here’s what you need to know The electronic travel authorisation (ETA), which came into effect on 8 January, is a relatively simple process – but you’ll need to plan ahead

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Shocking photos and videos of the California wildfires. My heart goes out to those who have lost homes and loved ones. Solidarity from Australia where we understand the loss. #californiawildfires

Trudeau's nine years as Canada's prime minister... in 85 seconds The second-youngest PM stepped down amid growing pressure from within his party and beyond.

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I used to have one and loved it.

Biden to block Nippon Steel’s takeover of US Steel, reports say US president expected to announce decision to block proposed sale of Pittsburgh-based steelmaker as early as Friday.

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Who died in 2024? Notable deaths of the year Dame Maggie Smith, James Earl Jones and Liam Payne are among the well-known figures who died this year.

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As the Grampians fires approached, 20 kangaroo joeys took shelter in a living room. Experts say others aren’t so lucky Wildlife Victoria expects ‘catastrophic and long-term impacts’ for wildlife, including substantial loss of life, burns, blindness and starvation

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

I guess that's why he's captain and I'm not.

One of the many astonishing facts about Jimmy Carter:
He installed solar panels on the White House in 1979.

"Harnessing the power of the sun", he said. "One of the greatest and most exciting adventures ever undertaken by the American people.”

Reagan took them down in 1986.

The oldest living survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor dies at 105 | CNN Warren “Red” Upton, the 105-year-old World War II US veteran who was the oldest living survivor of the 1941 Japanese surprise bombing of Pearl Harbor, died on Christmas Day, according to Sons and Daug...

www.cnn.com/2024/12/28/u...

Southerly, you are most welcome.

Pensioners receive per fortnight $1,114.40, plus the maximum rent assistance per fortnight for them of $211.20. Meaning a Pensioner gets $1,325.60 per fortnight. $662.80 per week.

This is $537.60 more per fortnight than JobSeekers. And they are complaining they don’t have enough. #auspol

'Ticking time bomb': Adelaide siblings undergo rare procedure to remove their pancreas Three Adelaide siblings say their lives have changed forever after undergoing pancreas removal — and they're wearing their scars with pride.

www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...

Don't step on the black stick

If you say “Fuck off” backwards, it’s the same, but with an Irish accent.

Happy holidays peps

Oh mate x

Oh that’s a bugger! Wishing you all the best and a quick recovery xx

Have a lovely peaceful day Wolfie x

Making a quiche while doing a lot of the other cooking.

#nowplaying The Muppets Christmas Carol
It’s killing me but apparently suited to the young people with whom I am watching.
I’ll suck it up.

The govt asked the gas companies how they’d like the petroleum resource rent tax to be changed.

Shocked that it ends up with them paying LESS tax