Just finished (Finnished?) Mister8, this weird and wonderful black comedy from Finland. If David Lynch loved strong women and polyamory, he’d make this. sbs.com.au/whats-on/artic…

If you are entertaining doubts on whether pop culture has evolved for the better, just remember that this hate-filled misogyny was nominated for a Grammy in 1990. youtu.be/3wAm2HAx7i0?si… via YouTube

Turns out a willingness to boost supply can make a massive difference to housing affordability. Who knew? A fine backgrounder on the Japan experience by ⁦⁦Matt Bevan⁩. abclisten.page.link/mhm74deddVs8ao…

EGGCORNS (logical malapropisms):

peak your interest
if all goes well
feeble position
pass mustard
wonderlust
mute point
tenderhooks
winfall
free reign
nerve-wrecking
old-timer’s disease
give it your upmost

Fine sentiment over the skies of Canberra.

Thank you for writing this, Isy Oderberg. So many progressive Jews are finding themselves shunned by both tribes of which they are a part.

Congrats on the (re)launch, The Jewish Independent. An important journalistic voice in troubled times.

End of an era for a legend at ABC Canberra. Julian Abbott 💉💉💉💉 💉, thanks for bringing us the news each day with your magnificent voice - a “velvet instrument”, as another great voice was once described.

Deep dive on Modi - sounds like it’ll be a wild ride. ⁦Looking forward to it, Avani Dias⁩ abclisten.page.link/XZppL8dQRkekfC…

The heroism and bravery of Alexei and Yulia Navalny knows no bounds. This jaw-dropping documentary is must-watch. sbs.com.au/ondemand/movie…

Plus ça change. This was me writing about supermarkets' power over suppliers back in 2009. Four Corners smh.com.au/business/super…

Excellent account of what’s realty happening on the ground in Russia, from ⁦The Guardian⁩. theguardian.com/world/2024/feb…

Today Ambassador John Geering laid flowers in memory of Alexei #Navalny at the Solovetsky Stone memorial for victims of political repression. Australia holds the Russian Government solely responsible for his treatment and death in prison.

Good piece, this. theaustralian.com.au/inquirer/disco…

‘A carefully chosen Prabowo whisperer “with the right set of skills” will be needed to keep the relationship on an even keel.

Only the brave need apply.’

⁦Great piece here from ⁦amanda hodge⁩ theaustralian.com.au/inquirer/can-p…

Enjoying the broadcast, Ed Wyatt Michael Dixon. Thanks for bringing this game to Australia, Korea and the world.

Quite the scenario Greg Sheridan presents. theaustralian.com.au/inquirer/the-n…

The artistry of Taylor Swift is obviously impressive, but you’ve also got to admire the work ethic.

Perhaps the best display of stamina at the MCG since Micky McGuane’s seven bounces against Carlton in ‘94.