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🌍 Blurt Around The WorldOur global segment is bursting with news you won’t want to miss:

How did the humble pineapple end up on a pizza? Why is there a love/hate relationship for pizza lovers? Who made it famous?
- The Anthropocene Reviewed Podcast | Hawaiian Pizza and Viral Meningitis
- Lifeblood have extended dates for the Metallica t-shirt giveaway. Book your donation here.
- Lifeblood | Metallica collab
- Para-athlete, Stef Reid, appeals to footwear companies to sell single shoes.
- BBC News | Why I'm challenging Nike, Adidas and Puma over single shoes
- The Melbourne Fringe Festival has kicked off in Melbourne. Do yourself a favour and get out there and get cultured!
- Melbourne Fringe Festival
- International coffee day (1st October) is all about celebrating the wonderful elixir many of us crave first thing in the morning. But the day is also about acknowleding the diversity of growers and the plight of the smaller growers amongst the massive corporations.
- International Coffee Day
- International Coffee Organisation

Let’s Get Technical* Is superintelligent AI posing an existential threat or is an overhyped distraction?

+ Deep Learning With The Wolf | Doomsday or Distraction? The Superintelligence Debate Among AI’s Great Minds

Quantum sensing is an emerging technology that can sense the minutest movement deep under the sea. Making submarines visible where currently they are invisible. Will the AUKUS submarines be obsolete by the time they are delivered?
- Guardian AUS News | Billion-dollar coffins? New technology could make oceans transparent and Aukus submarines vulnerable

Econobabble* Decline in fossil fuel exports could hit our budget to the tune of $60 billion by 2035.

+ Guardian AU News | Value of Australia’s coal and gas exports will plunge 50% in five years, treasury modelling forecasts

Australia’s September 2025 budget updates. How is the budget going? Has it progressed with innovation and future industries?
- Australian Budget | Building a Future Made in Australia
- Hall & Wilcox Smart Law | Federal Budget 2025–26: boost for technology amid global uncertainty
- Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Net Zero Plan
- OECD | OECD Economic Outlook, Interim Report September 2025

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For any Metallica fans, and you’re a Lifeblood donor, go to this link to book a donation in late October and early November 2025 to get some cool Metallica merch!

Lifeblood | Metallica rocks Lifeblood

🌍 Blurt Around The WorldOur global segment is bursting with news you won’t want to miss:

Other than salary, what is the next category that costs an AFL team? Player injuries are costing AFL clubs millions.
- ABC News | The hidden impact of injuries costing AFL clubs millions
- Who is Australia’s fastest woman? It’s not who you think? Natisha Dingle hopes Speed Skydiving will become an Olympic sport one day.
- ABC News | Australian speed skydiver hangs on to title of fastest woman in the world
- World Skydiving Official | 6th FAI World Cup of Speed Skydiving, 2025 - Female category results
- Dulux brings back the jelly beans campaign in a competition to guess the number of jelly beans in a virtual paint can.
- Dululx | Guess how many beans in the virtual can
- Campaign Brief | Dulux brings back iconic Jelly Beans campaign via DDB, Scooter, Initiative Media + In The Media PR
- The Guardian Australia News is holding it’s biennial Bird Of the Year public poll. The nominations are in, and the Guardian will release the list of nominated birds until 6 October 2025 when the polling starts.
- Guardian AUS News | Bird of the year is back – reminding us why joy matters in difficult times

📻Do Ya Self A Favour The Kegsta is currently listening to the podcast called Anthropocene Reviewed* The host of the podcast, John Green, reviews different aspects of human life and rates it out of five stars. The Kegsta rated it 4.2 out of 5 Blurtstarts.

+ WNYC Studios | The Anthropocene Reviewed podcast
+ Penguin Books Australia | Anthropocene Reviewed book of essays

Wencee told us all about the Health Report from the ABC Radio National. You can listen to it on Radio National every Saturday at 9am or you can find it on the ABC Listen app or your favourite podcast player. Wencee rated it 4.2 out of 5 Blurtstars.
- ABC Listen | Health Report podcast
- National Asthma Council Australia Media Release | New guidelines state SABA inadequate treatment for asthma

🗓️On This Day - 25 SeptemberIn this segment we bring to you world events, births, deaths and interesting stories that happened on this day. This week, we highlight 25 September.

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🍻 Beerducation The Kegsta reviewed No Country for Hazy Beers Super Clean West Coast IPA by Bright Brewery*. He picked a good one as he rated it 81 out of 100 Blurtstars.

+ Bright Brewery | No Country for Hazy Beers Super Clean West Coast IPA

Wencee reviewed a local Brisbane IPA by Archer Brewing. He rated it 79 out of 100 Blurtstars.
- Archer Brewing | IPA

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Some good news. A Scottish pre-teen has been recognised for new invention that helps the homeless. She appears on the cover of Times “Girls of the year” as a huge recognition.
- BBC News | Pupil who invented device to help homeless named 'girl of the year'
- PNG celebrates 50th anniversary of independence and may soon sign bilateral military agreement with Australia.
- ABC News | Papua New Guinea celebrates journey to independence, 50 years after parting with Australia
- Original, first edition, Russian classic literature books stolen from arcoss EU libraries. Justified?
- Australian Financial Review | The Pushkin heist: how crime gangs targeted rare books

Blurt On PoliticsWencee and The Kegsta had the honour of having a great chat with the fucking legend, Wil Strake, solicitor, actor, singer, activist and union leader. We hope you enjoy the chat as much as we did.

Asshole Of The WeekNo one deserves to be assassinated. Who was Charlie Kirk? What did he stand for? We at The New Blurt did not agree with any views he pushed into the public sphere. We also respect his First Amendment right and no one has the right to shut his conversation down or him.

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🌍Blurt Around The World🌎Our global segment is bursting with news you won't want to miss:

Bank Hold Music: The 2025 Remix. Your patience is about to be tested.
- The Kegsta takes you on a journey on dealing with the bank over the phone.
- The USA just made the Aussie-American dream way more complicated with working visa rules changed with no warning and with immediate effect:
- ABC News | Thousands of Australians living in US face new restrictions on visa renewals
- A Philippines arcade just installed the largest claw machine in the world. Game on! 🕹️
- UPI News | Philippines arcade installs world's largest claw machine
- Hawaii fights back. Drones vs. Mosquitoes in a battle to save rare birds. Nature gets techy!
- CNN | Thousands of mosquitoes are being dropped by drone over islands in Hawaii. Here’s why

💂‍♀️Blurt On BlightyIn this segment, we talk about interesting stories from the mother country.

Heathrow's "hazardous materials" scare is OVER. Runways are back open. ✈️
- BBC News | Heathrow reopens after 'hazardous materials' scare
- The UK's single-use vape ban? Already not working. Shock. Horror! 💨
- BBC News | Vape ban isn't working, says waste firm boss

🍜 Chinese TakeawayIn this segment, we highlight stories from China, past and present.

Hong Kong stocks are in a nosedive. Sentiment's sour. 💰
- South China Morning Post | Hong Kong stocks record biggest drop in a week as Chinese equities stumble
- Can the adorable snub-nosed monkey be saved? Signs are positive.🐒
- BBC News | The battle to save China's rare snub-nosed monkey

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We blurt about ethical toilet rolls that are delivered to your door. Big shout out to Yarn’n who are run and owned by First Nations people. Yarn’n toilet paper is made in Australia, so support local! An honourable mention to Who Gives a Crap.
- Official Yarn'n | Toilet paper subscriptions
- Who Gives a Crap
- The Kegsta is stepping up this September raising funds to support early detection and therapy for babies with cerebral palsy for Steptember. If you have the means, please go to this site to donate for the cause.
- Steptember | Donations to The Kegsta
- A sea of redheads in the Netherlands
- Redhead Days Festival - Netherlands
- YouTube PulseTV | World’s Largest Redhead Festival Celebrated in the Netherlands
- Confirmed - Australia’s largest fossilised pearl dated to be 100 million years old.
- ABC News | Palaeontologists verify Australia's largest fossil pearl as 100 million years old
- We chat about the annual World Solar Car challenge where tertiary and secondary students compete in a race from Darwin heading to Adelaide pitting solar cars against each other.
- World Solar Challege - Darwin to Adelaide
- PV Magazine | Dutch teams dominate world solar challenge claiming top two positions

🌱 Green There, Done That* Researchers in University of Tartu Institute of Computer Science converting obsolete mobile phones into tiny data centres. Find out how they are doing it and the potential applications of the tine data centers.

+ Tech Xplore News | Old smartphones can have a new life as tiny data centers

Which country has the biggest uptake of solar power? The Kegsta will tell us who they are and how they have gotten there.
- Perfect Sense Engineering | Top 5 Countries Leading in Solar Power Adoption

⚛️ Science* Will geologists accept a new theory on the creation of the Himalaya mountain range? Or will they bury it underground and stick with the current 100 year old theory?

+ Live Science News | The geology that holds up the Himalayas is not what we thought, scientists discover

Japan opens up an osmotic power plant that can power several hundred households and a desalination plant.
- Guardian AUS News | Japan has opened its first osmotic power plant – so what is it and how does it work?
- YouTube Al Jazeera | Earthrise - How it Works: Osmotic Power

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🌍 Blurt Around The WorldOur global segment is bursting with news you won't want to miss:

I Dream of Jeannie star, Barbara Eden turns 94 years of age. If you want to relive your youth (for those over 45 years old) the show is streamed on 9Now.
- Nine news | Tragedy and magic wishes: Barbara Eden's life and career as the I Dream of Jeannie star celebrates turning 94 – with the help of an unlikely fan
- 9Now | I Dream of Jeannie - Full episodes
- Wear It Purple Day was on 29 August. It aims to ensure rainbow young people have access to safe, inclusive, and supportive spaces where they can thrive.
- Official | Wear It Purple Day
- New words added to the Cambridge dictionary. How many of the 14 new additions do you know?
- Jagran Josh | 14 New Words Added to Cambridge Dictionary in 2025 – Full List
- Air Guitar World Champion was declared over the weekend of 23 and 24 August.
- ABC News | Finnish performer crowned Air Guitar World Champion after 25-year drought
- Air Guitar World Championships official | The World Champion 2025 is The Angus
- Pulse TV - YouTube | Finland Wins Air Guitar World Championship After 25 Years
- Vimeo | Air Guitar World Championships 2025 - Full video 2 hours 23 mins
- BREAKING: Some Bullshit Happening Somewhere (comedy sketch).
- The Onion | BREAKING: Some Bullshit Happening Somewhere

🏘️ Blurt On Society* Tuvalu has the unenviable place in history to start the mass migration of its entire population because of climate change and the rising sea level in Tuvalu.

+ ABC News | Nearly one-third of Tuvalu residents apply for Australian climate change visa program
+ Center For Global Development | The Australia-Tuvalu Climate and Migration Agreement: Takeaways and Next Steps
+ Live Science | Tuvalu residents prepare for world’s first planned migration of an entire nation — and climate change is to blame

Dodgy dealings in the Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) scheme under the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Agency). Developer accused of blowing disability housing funds on a luxury lifestyle.
- ABC News | Man at centre of NDIS property scheme accused of lavish spending despite having assets frozen by Federal Court
- ABC Four Corners | Empty Promises

🐘 Nature Calls* African rodent that packs a punch. So much so, it can kill an elephant!

+ IFL Science | Killer Fur: There’s Only One Poisonous Rodent In The World, And It Can Take Out An Elephant

Eat shit or, Coprophagia, are animals that eat faeces.
- Wikipedia | Coprophagia

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Poo-nami! A deep dive into the surprisingly popular world of faecal matter transplants (FMT) and how "poo donation" is changing lives.
- Lifeblood | Microbiome and FMT
- A "Crocs"-candal! The latest on a high-stakes scam involving a crocodile skin racket that’s pure unadulterated cruelty to animals.
- Farm Transparency Project | Crocodile farming cruelty
- Gnarly Grumbles: Don't miss the heart warming story of a skateboarding bulldog shredding the pavement and capturing hearts worldwide.
- iDogWoofWoof | Meet Giotto: The Skateboarding Bulldog Taking the Internet by Storm
- Kids News | Meet the dog that taught himself to skateboard
- YouTube | Giotto the skateboarding bulldog - Giotto @Glebe!👏😍🐶

🪃Indelible Indigenous* Wencee and The Kegsta gave us a rundown of what happened at the Garma 2025 festival.

+ Yothu Yindi Foundation | About Garma
+ ABC News | Garma, Australia's largest Indigenous festival, marks 25 years — as it happened
+ SBS News | What is Garma Festival? The cultural gathering shaping Australia's future
+ The Saturday Paper | PM launches ‘economic partnership’ at Garma

Wencee also gave us an update on the National Indigenous Music Awards. One of the highlights of the awards was the induction of Jessica Mauboy into the NIMAs Hall of Fame.
- NIMA | Winners list of the NIMAs 2025
- YouTube | Barkaa official page
- YouTube | NIMA presentation streamed and recorded live

📺 Wot's On The Box A Snail's Pace:* The Kegsta reviewed "Memoir of a Snail," a tale of slow but steady growth and an exploration of what it means to carry your life on your back. The Kegsta rated it 4.3 out of 5 Blurtstars.

+ YouTube | IFC Films - Memoir of a Snail - Official Trailer
+ IMDB | Memoir of a Snail

A House of Cards: Wencee took us through his review of "The Residence" a whodunnit streaming on Netflix that's sure to have you on the edge of your seat. Wencee gave it 4.7 out 5 Blurtstars.
- YouTube | The Residence Official Trailer
- IMDB | The Residence

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🌍 Blurt Around The WorldOur global segment is bursting with news you won't want to miss. It's time to get a little worldly—and a little wordy.

A meteor fireball lights up the night sky over Victoria, leaving people in awe and amazement.

Meteor shakes houses across central Victoria, leaving possible fragments between Bendigo and Ballarat
SBS News | 'Fat as anything': Meteor lights up Victorian skies as experts try to locate crash site
ABC News | Seekers come up short in hunt for meteor seen in central Victorian night sky

Paul Kelly releases sequel to "How to make gravy", 30 years on. Will the new song become a new Australian classic? Have a listen on your favourite streaming music service.

ABC News | Rita Wrote A Letter is Paul Kelly's 'black comedy' sequel to How To Make Gravy
Spotify | Paul Kelly - Rita Wrote a Letter

On 16 August, it’s time to celebrate the importance of bees on World Honeybee Day.

Earth.com | National Honey Bee Day 2025: Why pollinators matter

🍻 BeerducationWencee reviewed Slow Lane Brewing's "Check in the Dark - Czech Dark Lager." Will this dark beer Czech all the boxes? We'll find out if it's a 'pint-sational' experience or just another 'hop-less' attempt. Wencee rated it 84 out of 100 Blurtstars.

Slow Lane Brewing | Check In The Dark - Czech Dark Lager

The Kegsta reviewed Behemoth's "Chur IPA." With a name like Chur, we're expecting a brew that's totally 'behemoth' in flavour. Will it be a 'hop-tastic' delight or a 'keg-endary' disappointment? The only way to find out is to tune in! The Kegsta rated it 78 out of 100 Blurtstars.

Behemoth Brewing NZ | Chur IPA

🏆 Great People That Did StuffThe Kegsta will be "Radical," and we're not talking about his beer choice! He chats about the story of Sergio Juárez Correa, a Mexican teacher who transformed a neglected school with his unconventional teaching methods and, in the process, discovered some amazing students. The movie “Radical” is available on Stan, link below.

Collider | What Is the True Story 'Radical' Is Based On?
YouTube | Radical - Official Trailer
Stan | Radical

Wencee will chat about Tim Friede, a man who, quite literally, put his life on the line. By injecting himself with venom from some of the world's deadliest snakes, he's paved the way for a universal antivenom that could save countless lives. He's not just doing good stuff, he's doing 'venom-ous-ly' good stuff for all of us.

ABC News | Snake antivenom developed using blood from man who injected himself for 18 years
Wikipedia | Tim Friede
Cell.com research paper | Snake venom protection by a cocktail of varespladib and broadly neutralizing human antibodies

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Dry July. Time to consider how much we drink and perhaps have some AFD (alcohol free days). And if you donate to the Dry July cause, it will go to services to help cancer patients.
- Dry July official
- Back to school for our politicians. 22 July was the first day back for the Australian federal parliament since the May 2025 election.
- ABC News | Pauline Hanson's surprise nomination and Bob Katter's unusual oath
- Guardian AU | Labor MP Ali France thanks late son for his belief in her in first speech to parliament after unseating Peter Dutton
- ABC News | Underestimated, sexualised, conversation-changer: What it's like being the youngest person in parliament
- BYD EV founder says Australia is an important market.
- News.com | BYD boss says Australia success key to global EV domination plans

🫖Blurt On Blighty* Wencee chats the lowering of voting age in the UK.

+ BBC News | Voting age to be lowered to 16 by next general election
+ ABC News | The UK is lowering the voting age to 16 — what possible reason could Australia have for not following suit?

The Kegsta talks 1.5 million-year-old ice from Antarctica that could help climate scientists.
- BBC News | Unique 1.5m year-old ice to be melted to unlock mystery

🥝 Across the Dutch* The Commodores are touring New Zealand. Or are they? The Kegsta will chat about The Commodores’ feud. That’s right, the one with Lionel Ritchie.

+ Stuff NZ | Un-Easy: Bitter feud over Commodores band name spreads to NZ

And Wencee will be blurting about the latest government polls.
- Stuff NZ | New poll paints grim picture for the coalition government

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Can speedy bearded dragons evade prey?
- ABC News | Bearded dragons fitted with special backpacks showed animals that moved fast, died young
- Plastic free July. Let’s start using less plastic.
- WWF | Go Nude This Plastic Free July
- Flash flooding in New York City and New Jersey.
- BBC News | Watch: Flash flooding sweeps through New York City subways

📻Let's Get Technical* Wencee chats about AI creating a super paint that helps buildings stay cool.

+ Guardian AUS News | AI helps find formula for paint to keep buildings cooler

The Kegsta looks into the biotech industry. What is it? Why is it important?
- AusBiotech | Biotechnology: a game-changer

🍻 Wot's On The Box* The Kegsta reviewed Bay of Fires, which can be seen on ABC iView. He rated it 4 out of 5 Blurtstars.

+ YouTube ABC iView | Trailer Bay Of Fires - Official Trailer
+ YouTube ABC iView | Trailer Bay Of Fires - Season 2 - Official Trailer
+ ABC iView | Bay of Fires

And Wencee reviewed A Man On The Inside, which is available to stream on Netflix. He gave it 4.5 out of 5 Blurtstars.
- YouTube Netflix | A Man On The Inside trailer
- Netflix | A Man On The Inside

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📖 Homework* Wencee talks about liquors and spirits that contain corn.

+ Club Oenologique magazine | Five of the best corn-based spirits for summer sipping

🌍 Blurt Around The WorldOur global segment is bursting with news you won't want to miss:

We'll be exploring the fascinating results of the Victorian Mushroom Trial.
- ABC News | Erin Patterson’s guilty verdict brings the mushroom murder trial to a close
- ABC Listen podcast | Mushroom Case Daily
- Across the pond, the USA just barely passed its latest tax cut and spending bill. We'll break down what that means.
- Wikipedia | One Big Beautiful Bill Act
- The Conversation | ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will have Americans paying higher prices for dirtier energy
- And get ready for a heart-warming tale from Chile about an alpaca to the rescue! Pedro is helping combat the deadly Hendra virus.
- ABC News | Australia scientists closer to Hendra virus vaccine thanks to nanobodies from Chilean alpaca named Pedro

📻Do Ya Self a FavourTime for a dose of auditory inspiration! In this segment we review podcasts that we are listening to.

Wencee reviews the ColdFusion podcast, a captivating listen that explores the profound impact of technology, science, and business on our everyday lives. The podcast on Spotify contains the latest episodes and it can also be viewed as a vodcast.
- Spotify | Coldfusion
- Plus, we'll be discussing the latest from the 7am podcast and the significant Yoorrook Commission.
- 7am podcast | Part 1: The road to Yoorrook
- 7am podcast | Part 2: The truth has been told

🍻 Indelible IndigenousIn our "Indelible Indigenous" segment, we're focusing on crucial conversations and celebrations:

It's NAIDOC Week, a time for us to honour the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- NAIDOC | Winner profiles
- NAIDOC | 2025 National NAIDOC Award Finalists
- We'll also delve into the significant work of the Truth Telling Commission in Victoria.
- SBS News | Victoria's true history on the record as Australia's first Indigenous truth telling commission wraps up
- Terri Janke | True Tracks®: a pathway to Indigenous engagement

🤡Joke Of The WeekLet us know if you found our mushroom jokes funny.

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🍻 Beerducation Wencee reviews Aether Mexican Lager* – A Brisbane-based brew under the microscope. He rated it 77 out of 100 Blurtstars. This lager best had during a warm summer’s day.

+ Aether Brewing | Mexican Lager

The Kegsta checks out Pirate Life Crisp Lager – Will it live up to the hype? He rated it 76 out of 100 Blurtstars. But The Kegsta also recommends this ale during the hotter summer months, not during winter.
- Pirate Life Brewing | South Coast Lager

🌍 Blurt Around The World Rare earth mining in Victoria* – What’s being dug up, and what’s at stake?

+ ABC News | Astron Corporation's Donald Project given green light by Victorian government

Thai politics in turmoil? – Current PM has been suspended. What’s next?
- ABC News | Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra suspended pending court case seeking her dismissal
- Guardian AU | The leaked phone call that could ring the changes for one of Thailand’s most powerful dynasties
- It’s Canada Day – A nod to the Great White North.
- CBC | Canadians nationwide celebrate country's 158th birthday
- YouTube Learn English by Pocket Passport | Canada Day | History and Celebration

🏛️ Blurt On PoliticsSpecial guest: Dr. Marija Taflaga (ANU) – A pre-recorded chat on:

Dr Marija Taflaga, senior lecturer at the School of Political and International Relations at the Australian National University.

Dr Marija is co-host on the Democracy Sausage podcast with Mark Kenny.
- ANU | Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny
- And you can also hear her on an episode of ABC’s The Minefield podcast.
- ABC Listen | The Minefield: What are we doing when we vote?

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We’ve got a special release from our podcast that went live on 1 July 2025.

This is the full chat we had with Dr Marija Taflaga, senior lecturer at the School of Political and International Relations at the Australian National University.

Dr Marija is co-host on the Democracy Sausage podcast with Mark Kenny.
- ANU | Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny
- And you can also hear her on an episode of ABC’s The Minefield podcast.
- ABC Listen | The Minefield: What are we doing when we vote?

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🌏Blurt Around The World “Polly is a fker”* – We’re not saying your pet parrot is problematic, but Polly just cancelled herself in 12 countries.

+ United Press International, Inc. | Rescue seeking forever home for parrot with 'rated R' vocabulary
+ YouTube NBC 10 WJAR | Potty-mouthed parrot goes viral, up for adoption in Fall River

Public Service Announcement: Moon Impact? – Scientists warn that an asteroid hitting the Moon might affect Earth in 2032.
- Guardian AU | Giant asteroid could crash into moon in 2032, firing debris towards Earth
- YouTube | Possible impact of asteroid 2024 YR4 on the Moon in December 2032
- Leukaemia Breakthrough at Peter Mac – Real hope, real science. Aussie researchers make a major move in leukaemia treatment.
- Peter Mac Media Release | Researchers find a new way to treat early relapse in leukaemia

🔍 Reality Check Greenhouse Gas Scoreboard:* Which countries are winning the climate game… and which are still playing dirty?

+ Climate Action Tracker | Australia
+ UK Press Release | UK shows international leadership in tackling climate crisis
+ European Commission Press Release | 2040 climate target
+ Vox USA | We were supposed to hit peak emissions. Why won’t they stop rising?

Keg-Sized Energy Boom: The global renewable energy market is growing — and it’s not just solar panels on suburban roofs anymore.
- eurostat (EU Official) | Shedding light on energy in Europe – 2025 edition
- GridX (Germany) | European EV Charging Report 2025

🤓 Fun Facts Brisbane’s Story Bridge:*– One of only a few bridges in the world you can legally climb. Built during the Great Depression, it’s now a literal highlight of the city skyline.

+ State Library Queensland | The Story Bridge essay by Julie Hornibrook
+ The Best Brisbane | Story Bridge: The History Behind Brisbane’s Longest Cantilever Bridge
+ State Library Queensland | Story Bridge - History in Pictures

10 Fun Facts About Iran:– Home to one of the world’s oldest continuous civilizations

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Get ready, because we're serving up a jam-packed episode today, so let's get crackin' and dive right in!

🖋️ Homework: Deep Dives and DebatesKegsta* Correction on the US Marines firing during the LA Riots from our show last week. It was the LAPD, not the Marines.

🌍 Blurt Around the World: Global Hot TakesWe're globetrotting to bring you the latest:

Polly want a cracker? How about tap water?
- Guardian AUS | Cockatoos start sipping from Sydney’s drinking fountains after mastering series of complex moves
- Western Sydney University News Centre | Polly want a drink of water: clever cockatoos learning to drink from public water fountains
- Plants on the moon?
- ABC News | Australian scientists aiming to grow plants on the moon prepare for launch of Lunaria One
- New data shows daylight savings is good for the economy and for society.
- Guardian AUS | Daylight saving shapes how we spend, socialise and travel, NSW data reveals

💩 Asshole Of The Week* Seriously, who else? How much does Trump owe the courts in his numerous cases?

+ Lawfare Media | Trump Administration Litigation Tracker
+ REAL-TIME TRUMP DEBT COUNTER

🥇Great People That Did Stuff* Good Samaritan, Josie Street, helping the homeless in Hervey Bay.

+ ABC News | Volunteers stretched thin as rough sleepers left hopeless amid 'undersupply' of Queensland homes

Lise Meitner: The woman behind the bomb
- Wikipedia | Lise Meitner
- USA Environmental Protection Agency | Women in Radiation History: Lise Meitner
- Cautionary Tales Podcast | The Nazis, the Bomb, and the Woman that Science Forgot
- The Conversation | Lise Meitner – the forgotten woman of nuclear physics who deserved a Nobel Prize

🐑 Across The Dutch* NZ housing crisis and what's happening now.

+ Stuff NZ | Ohakune rental crisis: Ngāti Rangi’s whānau housing push

Auckland launches fully electric ferry.
- Radio New Zealand | Auckland's new electric ferries set to make waves worldwide

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Get ready, because we're serving up a jam-packed episode today, so let's get crackin' and dive right in!

🖋️ Homework: Deep Dives and Debates Wencee tackles the controversial topic of Japanese whaling*. Are they still doing it?

+ CNN | Japan is determined to keep hunting whales. And now it has a brand new ‘mothership’

🌍 Blurt Around the World: Global Hot TakesWe're globetrotting to bring you the latest:

USA is on fire! 🔥 And not in a good way, we're talking about temperatures rising in challenging times. Why are there riots in Los Angeles?
- ABC News | Riots erupted in LA after immigration raids, then tensions escalated
- Orders of Oz: We'll be tuning into the land down under for some Aussie updates for the King’s Birthday honours.
- ABC News | King's Birthday honours to recognise Hollywood heavyweights and COVID-era prime minister
- Iceland's Chill Schedule: The land of ice and fire has approved the 4-day workweek—now that's a cool move!
- Farmingdale Observer | Iceland approved the 4-day workweek in 2019, nearly 6 years later, all the predictions made by Generation Z have come true.

🖥️ Let's Get Technical: Gadgets, Gizmos & Genius!Our tech gurus are plugging you into the future:

The Kegsta is coding up a storm, chatting about agentic coding and climate tech.
- Plain Concepts | Technology trends that will revolutionize 2025
- Wencee is navigating new frontiers, discussing a new navigation system that could replace GPS.
- Sodern News | ASTRADIA, a daytime star tracker for a reliable & robust navigation system!
- YouTube Sodern | ASTRADIA - For a reliable & robust navigation system
- Defence Industry Europe News | Sodern unveils Astradia: a high-precision star tracker for GNSS-free navigation

Time to find your way to the cutting edge!

📺 Wot's On The Box: Your Binge-Worthy Breakdown!Don't touch that dial—we've got your screen time covered:

Wencee is heading to Taiwan to review "Office Girls," a delightful TV series now streaming on Netflix. Get ready for some workplace drama and laughs! He rated it 4.8 out of 5 Blurtstars!!!
- Netflix | Office Girls
- IMDB | Office Girls (2011 -2012)
- The Kegsta is going full throttle with a review of "Dead Reckoning Part One," the latest Mission: Impossible flick starring the one and only Tom Cruise. Expect explosive action and high stakes—it's sure to be an impossible review to miss! He rated it 4.8 out of 5 Blurtstars!!!
- YouTube Paramount Pictures | Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning - Official Trailer
- YouTube Paramount Pictures | Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning | The Biggest Stunt in Cinema History
- IMDB | Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One

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🌍 Blurt Around The World

Reconciliation week. Book recommendations:
- Simon & Schuster Australia Publishing | I Am Nannertgarrook
- Simon & Schuster Australia Publishing | Warra Warra Wai
- Reconciliation week. Podcast recommendation:
- ABC Listen | The ghosts are here — Tasma Walton, Darren Rix, Craig Cormick, Anthony Sharwood with Natasha Mitchell
- Whales having a whale of a time. Time to catch a glimpse up the Australian Eastern coastline.
- Guardian AUS | Winter brings Australia’s ‘humpback highway’ to life and peak hour is about to begin

🦠😷Covid Countdown

Covid Countdown. Covid’s back and it’s packing a punch.
- Guardian AUS | The new Covid variant NB.1.8.1 is driving infections in Australia. A virologist explains what you need to know

🍺 Beerducation

The Kegsta reviewed Big Sky Hazy Pale by Stomping Ground Brewing Co. He gave it 82 out of 100 Blurtstars.
- Stomping Ground Brewing Co | Big Sky Hazy Pale
- Wencee reviewed Boatrocker Brewing - Northern Red (English Red Ale). He gave it 72 out of 100 Blurtstars.
- Boatrocker Brewers & Distillers | Northern Red (English Red Ale)
- YouTube | The Beer Hunter (1989) - 1: California Pilgrimage (FULL)

🏮🐼 Chinese Takeaway

Wencee will blurt all about the Chinese latest granary technology.
- CGTN (China Global Television Network) | China takes another step forward in developing next-generation granary
- YouTube New China TV | Hunan's "air-supported" grain storage is now ready!
- The Kegsta blurts about the latest in renewables in China.
- Power Technology News | China achieves milestone in renewable energy transition

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🌍 Blurt Around The World

Reconciliation Week: “Bridging Now to Next”.
- Reconciliation Week | Official home page
- Reconciliation official | 1967 Referendum
- Reconciliation official | The Mabo Native Title Decision
- Dramatic lightning strike near Everton's stadium: That was strikingly close!
- BBC News | Dramatic lightning strike near Everton's stadium
- Gender pay gap update in Australia: Still an unequal equation.
- Guardian AU | ABC and SBS gender pay gaps revealed as public sector wage data released for the first time
- SBS News | The public sector gender pay gap data has been revealed. Here's what to know
- Snap ban on machetes in Victoria following gang fight in shopping centre.
- ABC News | Victorian premier announces ban on machete sales
- ABC News | How Victoria's machete sale ban will be enforced

🧿 Asshole of the Week

Crowning this week's champion of churlishness. Return of Abbott: A comeback no one was Abbott to predict?

📻 Do Ya Self a Favour

Tune in and treat your brain!

The Kegsta reviewed "The Psychology of Your 20s" podcast. He gave it 4+ out of 5 Blurtstars.
- Official podcast | The Psychology of your 20s
- YouTube The Psychology of your 20s | How to get your spark back 🍀🦋🤍
- Wencee reviewed a BBC podcast called "Curious Cases". Get ready for some case studies. He gave it 4.1 out of 5 Blurtstars.
- BBC Podcast | Curious Cases

🦄 Nature Calls

Where the wild things are... and what they're saying.

Ugly animals need love too. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, after all.
- Ultimate Kilimanjaro | The 25 Ugliest Animals on Earth (With Photos)
- Wencee will chat about an incredible matchbox-sized bat in Victoria. Let's wing it with this tiny marvel!
- Guardian AU | This tiny Australian bat is the size of a matchbox. But it flies up to 150km a night in search of food
- Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research | Foraging flights of the Southern Bentwing Bat during two seasons
- Wikipedia | Condorito

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🌍 Blurt Around The World

Biden announced he has advanced prostate cancer — a sobering story from the States.
- BBC News | Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer
- Europe votes — polls, protests, and political pivots as election results roll in.
- BBC News | Romania’s liberal mayor wins presidency, as Portugal and Poland’s election results come in
- Yarra council in a bind.
- ABC News | Controversial Fitzroy mural in Melbourne attracts more than 1,000 letters to Yarra council
- Soft plastic recycling is making a comeback in Australia... kind of a plasticky promise for now.
- The Australian Institute | Soft plastic recycling is back in supermarkets!
- A lucky find at Harvard — an ancient Magna Carta copy unrolled in modern times.
- ABC News | Harvard's $US27 Magna Carta 'copy' turns out to be an original

🫖 Blurt On Blighty

Wencee will unpack a high-flying bust as UK nationals are nabbed for importing cannabis.
- Guardian AUS | Young British woman held on drug charges in Sri Lanka could be linked to Culley case
- The Kegsta gets the scoop on a café conundrum: a gentleman denied his daily grind.
- BBC News | 'I was refused service in a cafe because of my face'

🪃 Indelible Indigenous

The Kegsta dives into the Sir Doug Nicholls Round — the footy celebration that packs both pride and power.
- AFL | Sir Doug Nicholls Round
- Wikipedia | Sir Doug Nicholls Round
- ABC News | Stories of WA's Pilbara, Kimberley take pride of place in Geelong's AFL Indigenous round guernsey
- Wencee highlights the plight of Kimberley residents living in bureaucratic limbo without birth certificates — an issue that’s been left uncounted and unheard for too long.
- ABC News | Outreach support helps Kimberley residents get their first birth certificates

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🌍 Blurt Around The World

Kava on the increase in Northern Territory?
- ABC News | Kava smuggling to NT Indigenous communities spikes after import controls lifted, leaders say
- Australian Great Barrier Reef coral for sale? What the f*&k?
- ABC News | How Australian coral became big business
- USA receives white refugees from South Africa.
- ABC News | First group of white South Africans flying to the US under Trump refugee plan
- Breaking news - another #MeToo scandal. This time, it’s the French film industry.
- ABC News | French actor Gérard Depardieu convicted of sexual assault on film set

📈 Econobabble

Wencee will blurt about the surge in Australia's beef export.
- ABC News | Australian beef surges into China and United States during trade war
- Meat & Livestock Australia | Global demand for grainfed beef climbs
- While The Kegsta will chat about Bunnings, where lowest prices aren't even beginning.
- ABC News | Bunnings boasts about its price-beating guarantee but for 9,000 products there is a catch
- ABC iView | Four Corners - Hammered: Inside the Bunnings Machine

♻️ Green There, Done That

The Kegsta will chat about the ten global sustainability agendas to expect.
- Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) | Global sustainability agendas: 10 things we’re watching for in 2025
- And Wencee will show us what's happening with koala habitats and how drone technology is helping.
- ABC News | Logan council drone survey maps out koala habitat to help protect endangered species

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On a jam packed show we will start with Blurt Around The World:

Floods in Chiang Mai and local areas.
New prime minister of Sri Lanka.
Twitter blocked in Brazil.
Biden hosts his homeys from Australia, India and Japan.

On “Trump Watch” if he loses election, not trying again, we can live in hope!!

On our next segment we will blurt about “Science” where Wencee will inform us all about how the Greenland shark can live to 400 years or more. And the Kegsta will blurt about when robots can't riddle.

And to finish off the show, on “Green There, Done That”, the Kegsta will chat Climate Summit in NY and Wencee will chat about how housing is destroying the Brisbane River and its drinking water.

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Typhoon Yagi has caused havoc across SE Asia, including Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand. Worst hit in Thailand has been the Chiang Rai province as well as the Chiang Mai province →

Bangkok Post | Imminent-flood alert for Chiang Mai city

Bangkok Post | Flooding still ravaging North

UNICEF | Nearly 6 million children affected as floods and landslides devastate Southeast Asia in the wake of Typhoon Yagi

The president of Sri Lanka has appointed Harini Amarasuriya as the new Prime Minister, the third female PM in Sri Lanka’s history. Who is she? Where has she come from? Find out more here →

Reuters | Sri Lanka President Dissanayake picks Amarasuriya as PM, takes finance job

Indian Express News | Meet Harini Amarasuriya, the new Sri Lankan Prime Minister

Twitter banned in Brazil and issued heavy fines. How long has the ban been in effect? Why was Twitter banned from operating in Brazil?

BBC News | Brazil fines Musk's X for site's return after ban

Time Magazine | Brazil Blocks Musk’s X After Company Refuses to Comply Amid Feud With Judge

Al Jazeera News | Judge in Brazil orders Musk’s X to obey ban or face daily fine

President Biden invites leaders from Australia, India and Japan for a two-day summit to strengthen strategic cooperation among these countries, establish the Quad Cancer Moonshot program (to combat cervical cancer), amongst many other topics →

New York Times | Biden Hosts a Final ‘Quad Summit’ at His Delaware Home

ABC news | Four takeaways from the prime minister's 48 hours in the US for the Quad

Trump Watch

Trump’s latest ad shows mountain range from the wrong Georgia. The image is of mountains from Georgia, the former Soviet Union country, in eastern Europe →

Raw story | Trump runs ads in Georgia the state — with pictures of Georgia the country: report

Republican lawmaker decides not to change electoral college votes 43 days out from the USA election. The change would’ve made the winner-take-all system come into effect, a request that Trump had sought for months →

Washington Post | GOP effort to change how Nebraska allocates electoral votes hits roadblock

ABC news USA - Republican Nebraska lawmaker who tanked push to change state's electoral votes speaks out

Science

The Greenland shark can live to 400 years or more and recent research is showing us why. A combination of slow metabolism, and better understanding of their genome sequencing is helping scientists understand their longevity →

New York Times | This Shark Lives 400 Years. Its DNA May Explain Why.

We spoke about the Greenland Shark’s base pair and how it might affect its longevity. Base pairs are the “rungs” that join the DNA double helix. Humans have about 3 billion base pairs. The Greenland shark about 6.5 billion →

Wikipedia | Base pair

Australian Academy of Science | All about DNA

Leibniz Institute of Ageing | International Team of Scientists decodes the Genome of the Greenland Shark

Fun facts about Greenland sharks, a top predators, its meat is poisonous to humans if consumed, and many other interesting things about this beautiful creature →

Oceanside Expeditions | 9 Facts about the Greenland Shark

AI is on the verge of taking over many jobs that humans do. But can it understand riddles? Let’s find out →

BBC News | When robots can't riddle: What puzzles reveal about the depths of our own minds

Green There, Done That

The Climate Week NYC was held 22 - 29 September by Climate Group who are an international non-profit organization dedicated to driving climate action quickly and effectively →

Climate Group | This is Climate: The Global Stakes

Washington Post | Transcript: This is Climate Summit: Global Stakes: Antarctica

Scientists are using artificial whale faeces to boost ocean biodiversity by fertilizing waters and promoting phytoplankton growth. This method aims to replace the nutrient contributions lost due to declining whale populations →

Wilderness Society | Can artificial whale poo save the oceans?

Urban development in Brisbane is causing significant sediment runoff, leading to the once sandy sea floor of Moreton Bay being covered in mud. Efforts to control sediment at construction sites are often ineffective, contributing to this environmental issue →

ABC News | Along the Queensland coast, where the river meets the ocean, a once sandy sea floor is now covered in mud

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On a jam packed show we will start with Blurt Around The World:

Paris Paralympics 2024.
Would you eat sweaty corn?
Why was Putin not turned in to the International Criminal Court yesterday?
Kyle and Jackie O tank in Melbourne.
Museum welcomes back 4 yo boy who broke Bronze age jar.

On “Trump Watch”, the Kegsta will talk Nick Offerman and where the Trump cases are sitting now?

On our next segment we will blurt about what happened "On This Day". World events, births, deaths and any interesting facts about today, 3 September.

And to finish off the show, we have "Wot's On The Box" where we review shows or movies on any streaming service. Today, the Kegsta will review Kneecap. And Wencee will get us all Pysched!

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The Paralympics wrapped up on 8 September 2024. Australia won 18 Gold medals and finished up 9th on the medal tally.

Paris Paralympic Games medal tally

YouTube | Boccia Highlights - Day 8 - Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

YouTube | Goalball Highlights | Day 7 | Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

YouTube | Blind Football Highlights | Day 8 | Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

Putin arrived in Mongolia on an official visit, but why did the government from Mongolia not turn Putin over to the International Criminal Court yesterday? There is a long strong relationship between the two nations and Mongolia was not going to rock the boat →

ABC News | Vladimir Putin defied a war crimes arrest order to visit Mongolia. Here's what he might be up to

Kyle and Jackie O are trying to dominate across all cities in Australia. Fortunately, they are losing cumulative share in Melbourne. Melbourne are quite parochial and will hopefully not given them any more listening hours →

News.com.au | Damning stat in radio ratings spells disaster for Kyle, Jackie O

Despite 4 yo boy breaking a Bronze Age ceramic jar, the museum welcomes him back →

ABC News | Boy who broke 3,500-year-old Bronze Age jar by accident invited back to Israeli museum

What the heck is sweaty corn? Is it healthy, can we eat it? Climate change is affecting the growth of corn and making corn work harder and hence “sweat” to keep itself cool →

AP News | Sweaty corn is making it even more humid

Trump Watch

Delays, delays, delays. Trump’s hush-money sentencing has been postponed again. Now scheduled for 26th Novemeber here are the reasons why →

Reuters | Judge delays Trump hush money sentencing until after election

And now for a little gift from Nick Offerman and his hymn to Kamala Harris →

YouTube | (Uncensored) Nick Offerman - "Proud to Be a Kamala Man" Swearin' Version

On This Day

We discussed world events, births, deaths and interesting facts that happened on 3 September.

Wots On The Box

Kegsta reviewed Irish moview, Kneecap, and gave it 5 out of 5 Blurtstars!

YouTube | Kneecap movie trailer

IMDB | Kneecap (2024)

Apple TV | Kneecap for rent

Kegsta reviewed The Assembly on iView and gave it 4.4 out of 5 Blurtstars →

ABC iView | The Assembley

Wencee reviewed Psych on Netflix and gave it 4.9 out of 5 Blurtstars →

Netflix | Psych TV show

IMDB | Psych TV show (2006 - 2014)

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It's Wear It Purple Day on 30 August.
Harris or Trump, what do Aussies think? Do we care?
Making your hamburger less bad for the planet.
New pedestrian bridge to open across Brisbane River. Why is this important?
Telegram messaging app CEO Durov arrested in France, why?

On Poll Position, the Kegsta will look at the current polls to see who would win the USA election if it was held today. (spoiler Harris ;) )

Then on Econobabble Wencee will see how the reduction in international students mandated by the federal government will affect the Australian economy. And the Kegsta will chat about the ONE policy Dutton has and surprise surprise it's terrible!!

And on Nature Calls the Kegsta will tell us all about emotional support alligators and Wencee will give us some good news about a near extinct species of tortoise on the Galapagos islands.

Then we will round out the show with Joke of the Week!!

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It’s Paris Paralympic time!!! If you are confused about all the different classifications across the various sports of the Paralympics, watch or read the following stories to get familiar with them. Go Aussies!! →

ABC News | VIDEO: Paralympic Classification Explained

ABC News | Paralympics classification demystified: What the letters and numbers at the Games mean

It was Wear It Purple Day on 30 August. Wear it Purple Day is an annual LGBTIQA+ awareness day especially for young people. Supporters wear purple to celebrate diversity and young people from the LGBTIQA+ community →

Waer It Purple official

Insight and Dovetail, Queensland Health | Celebrate Wear It Purple day - 30 August 2024

If the USA election was held in Australia who would be the preferred president? Harris or Trump? Do we care? Read more about it here →

ABC News | If Australians could vote for either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump, the result would be a landslide, says survey

Love your beef burger? But did you know that the production of that burger patty can be bad for the environment? Scientists are making changes to the way cows eat to make your burger better for the environment →

Washington Post | Scientist may have found a radical solution for making your hamburger less bad for the planet

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A new pedestrian bridge opens across Brisbane River connecting the new casino to Southbank. The bridge has been named Neville Bonner, Australia's First Indigenous federal parliamentarian →

ABC News | Brisbane's Neville Bonner Bridge opens to the public from Thursday

Why has Telegram messaging app CEO Durov arrested in France? The arrest is related to problems with moderation, or lack of, on the platform which is allowing many illegal activities to go unregulated →

Reuters | Telegram messaging app CEO Durov arrested in France

Poll Position

What are the latest USA election polls indicating? How is in the lead, Harris or Trump? Find out more here →

Independent | Can Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump? Latest poll updates

Econnobabble

What impact will the cap on international students have on the Australian ecomony? Who are the winners and losers?

ABC News | The true scale of Australia's international student industry — in four charts

ABC News | International student cap draws fury from top universities but regional institutions breathe easier

In a desperate move to win outer suburban voters and win back the Teal seats, Dutton has one policy, tax cuts. Why continue with the class wars? Find out more here →

Michael West media | Dutton has A Policy | The West Report

Nature Calls

We often hear about dogs or birds being an emotional support animal. But what about an alligator? Do they make good a good support animal? Find out more here →

NPR | Have you seen this emotional support gator? Wally's owner says he's lost in Georgia

Some good news on animal conservation. A large increase of giant tortoises on the Galápagos Islands means they are unlikely to go extinct any time soon →

ABC News | Hundreds of giant tortoises return to Galápagos Islands decades after near-extinction of species

Iniciativa Galápagos official

Wikipedia | Santiago Island giant tortoise

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What major discovery has NASA found on Mars?
Monkey see, monkey do. Gangs of monkeys running loose in Thailand.
Nina Kennedy wins first ever gold in a a track and field event at the Olympics for Australia.
Poll position: We check the latest polls in the USA election.

On Beerducation we have some nice brews for review. Wencee will review Bentspoke Red Nut. And the Kegsta will review Ocean Reach Hazy IPA.

Then on Chinese Takeaway, the Kegsta will blurt about robotaxis and Wencee will relive the succulent Chinese meal moment.

And then to finish off the show, we have Joke of the week!!!

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Monkey gangs in Lopburi, Thailand, causing havoc with the locals as well as tourists. Thai police have setup an anti-monkey unit to manage the overpopulation of the long-tailed macaques →

ABC News | On patrol with Thailand's 'Anti-Monkey Unit' battling to keep primates at bay in Lopburi

The discovery of this century? Perhaps. NASA scientists announce water discovered on Mars in large underground lake →

BBC News | Reservoir of liquid water found deep in Martian rocks

Reuters | Seismic data indicates huge underground reservoir of liquid water on Mars

Nina Kennedy wins first ever female gold in a a track and field event at any Olympics for Australia →

ABC News | Nina Kennedy's Paris Games pole vault gold a fitting way for Australia to reach its greatest ever Olympic heights

YouTube Olympics official | GOLD FOR KENNEDY! 🇦🇺 | Women's Pole Vault | #Paris2024 Highlights

Poll position

What is happening in the polls this week in the USA elections? Has Kamala made inroads to Trump’s early lead?

Independent News | Can Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump? Latest poll updates

Beerducation

The Kegsta reviewed Ocean Reach Hazy IPA and gave it a rating of 84/100. This brewery is based on Phillip Island, south of Melbourne →

Ocean Reach official webpage

The Crafty Pint | Hazy IPA tasting notes

Wencee reviewed Bentspoke Red Nut and gave it a rating of 87/100. Bentspoke is a brewery based in Canberra →

Bentspoke official webpage

The Crafty Pint | Red Nut tasting notes

Chinese Takeaway

Autonomous vehicles are coming to a street near you. In some Chinese cities, robotaxis are becoming a reality and it has ride share drivers worried about their future →

Reuters | China's drivers fret as robotaxis pick up pace - and passengers

This week we pay homage to the man who became an internet sensation with his succulent Chinese meal moment. Vale Jack Karlson →

ABC News | Jack Karlson, man behind 'succulent Chinese meal' viral meme, dies aged 82

YouTube | Democracy Manifest - Succulent Chinese Meal - Jack Karlson - best quality version

YouTube | Succulent Chinese Meal but it’s Les Mis

YouTube | The Senate Is Arrested For Eating A Succulent Chinese Meal

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Satellite data shows urban growth trends over the past 30 years.
Bangladeshi prime minister up and quit. Why?
Showing the cost of living crisis using a Big Mac.
Why did the tortoise cross the highway?

On Trump Watch the Kegsta will chat "No stopping Trumps' Pornstar /Hush money case".

Then on Great People That Did Stuff the Kegsta will chat about MacKenzie Scott and Wencee will blurt about Amal Clooney.

Then on Sports Of All Sorts, it's all about the Paris Olympics 2024. Wencee will blurt about the Pole Vault and the Kegsta will talk kayak cross, the best olympic sport you probably never heard of!!!

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How do cities grow? Why do they grow the way they do? Researchers at the University of New Hampshire, USA, used 30 years of satellite data to determine whether cities have grown outwards or upwards or both →

ABC News | What 30 years of satellite data shows about the growth of more than 1,550 cities around the world

Nature Magazine | Global urban structural growth shows a profound shift from spreading out to building up

In the wake of deadly student protests in Bangladesh why did the prime minister quit? Read more about the reason why the students were protesting →

Politico | Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina resigns, flees country as protesters storm her official residence

The cost of living crisis is biting hard for many of us. The ABC News team have done research correlating the price rise of a Big Mac with inflation and the higher cost of living →

ABC News | What’s driving up burger prices?

Why did the tortoise cross the highway? It’s still a mystery, but the pet tortoise managed to cross a busy highway unscathed →

UPI News | Runaway tortoise's Oregon highway crossing a mystery

Trump Watch

What ever happened to the sentencing of Trump in the hush money case? The US Supreme Court says sentencing will proceed in September →

Reuters | US Supreme Court declines to halt Trump's sentencing in hush money case

Great People That Did Stuff

Billionaire philanthropist, McKenzie Scott, is donating a lot of her personal fortune to not-for-profit organisations in the USA. Organisations that receive the grants must fit one of these categories: equity and justice, education, health and economic security and opportunity. To find out more about her, here are some good reads →

Wikipedia | MacKenzie Scott

Yield Giving

AP News | What is next for billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s giving?

Amal Clooney, a world renowned human rights lawyer, has had a long career defending victims of war. Her most recent big case was being one of several key legal experts in the International Criminal Court case against the perpetrators of the Gaza War, both Hamas and Israeli officials →

NBC News | Amal Clooney played key role in decision on war crimes charges in Israel-Hamas war

Nadias Initiative | Statement by Nadia Murad and Amal Clooney on First ISIS Conviction for Genocide

Doughty Street Chambers | Amal Clooney

International Women's Day | Amal Clooney fights for human rights on an international scale

Sports Of All Sorts

It's all about the Paris Olympics 2024 in this episode.

Australia’s Noemie Fox wins in the kayak cross, the best olympic sport you probably never heard of !!!

Fox Sports | ‘Just in awe’: Fox in tears as legend pays emotional tribute to champion sister

And pole vaulting got all the attention, both funny and world record broken →

NBC News | French pole vaulter breaks silence on ‘big' crossbar fail at Olympics

The Spun | Video: Olympic Pole Vaulter's Crotch Costs Him Shot At Medal

ABC News | Armand Duplantis rewrites pole vault history at Paris Olympics, as Kurtis Marschall misses out in the global battle for silver

ABC News | Paris Olympics: Nina Kennedy reaches pole vault final as Molly Caudery misses out, Matt Denny and Torrie Lewis progress

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Is Rex airline wrecked?
Man rowing solo across Atlantic is surrounded by whales.
When is a yellow-tailed black cockatoo not a black cockatoo? When it's called Tweety.
Londoners should be charged for paving gardens.

We then move onto "Green There, Done That" where we talk about green issues. This week Wencee will blurt about a new soft plastics recycling plant in South Australia. And the Kegsta will tell us about King Charles greening the estate.

Then on "Fun Facts", the Kegsta will enlighten us with facts about the able-bodied Olympics in 2024. And Wencee will show us some facts about the Paralympics 2024.

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Blurt Around The World

Rex airlines went into an ASX trading halt on 29 July pending full disclosure in the coming days as to why they are in trouble →

ABC News | Rex Airlines' future uncertain in wake of ASX trading halt

Rex airlines | About Rex

***Update on Rex airlines. They have gone into voluntary administration →

ABC News | Have a flight booked with Rex airlines? Here's what we know about cancellations and refunds

Cities are getting hotter, often because of the concrete jungle effect. A report for the Londoner mayor is recommending residents should be charged a fee for concreting their backyards and offered financial incentives to remove any excess concrete →

Guardian News | Londoners should be charged for paving gardens, says climate resilience report

A yellow-tailed black cockatoo with rare condition, leucism, was born yellow with no black colouring at all. The rare bird has been a collectors dream and at risk if it lives in the wild. It will be cared for by the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary in Tasmania →

ABC News | Rare condition puts Tweety the yellow-tailed black cockatoo at risk of bird collectors

It’s crazy enough to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean, but Englishman, Tom Waddington, is visited by a gam of whales around his little boat →

NPR News | ‘Absolutely incredible’: Man rowing solo across Atlantic is surrounded by whales

A gift for all women who listen to the show (warning bad language but very funny ) →

Green There, Done That

A long time green activist, King Charles of England, is looking at ways to go green on the various royal estates across the country. It includes converting petrol cars to use biofuels, helicopters using 50% sustainable aviation fuel, solar panels to be fitted at Windsor Castle amongst many other changes he is implementing →

Guardian News | ‘A real pioneer’: King Charles seeks to embody green values in royal estate

The South Australian Government has made an investment of $20 million in advanced recycling technology with Recycling Plastics Australia based in Kilburn. The investment is part of the federal Recycling Modernisation Fund (RMF) initiative →

Glam Adelaide | South Australia invests $20m in soft plastic recycling to divert 14,000 tonnes of landfill annually

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water| Investing in Australia's waste and recycling infrastructure

Fun Facts

Let’s get into the Olympic fever and find out some fun facts about the Paris Olympics 2024 →

Official Paris Olympics

Olympics Official | 24 things we already know about the Olympic Games Paris 2024

And here are some fun facts about the Paris Paralympics 2024 →

Olympics Official | 50 things to know about the Paralympic Games

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Who are the millionaires wanting to be taxed more?
Sightings of never before contacted tribe in the Amazon.
90 year old man still working in a supermarket just to live.
98 year old get's a PhD!

On Trump Watch the Kegsta will blurt about the RNC VEEP.

Then on Party In The USA, it will be jam packed with Biden pulling out of the presidential race and Kamala potentially being the new Democrat nominee.

Then on Do Ya Self A Favour, Wencee will review “Nutrition Science Bites” and the Kegsta will blurt about the "Get This" podcast, a Tony Martin vehicle from nearly 20 years ago still stupidly funny, if you are over the age of 40.

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Millionaires want to be taxed fairly??? Yes you heard that right, a small number of millionaires, the Patriotic Millionaires, are pushing for fairer taxes, better wealth distribution, increase minimum wages, and many other changes →

ABC News | The group of millionaires lobbying governments to be taxed more

Patriotic Millionaires | About page

USA Air Force 90 year old veteran is still working in a supermarket just to be able to survive. But the local community helped raised $200,000 to let him to finally retire →

News 4 San Antonio | 90-year-old Air Force vet working at grocery store to make ends meet gets $200K to retire

Rosemary Fowler discovered the kaon particle during her doctoral research in 1948 but gave up PhD to have a family. Now 75 years later, she has been given an honorary doctorate →

Guardian News | Physicist, 98, honoured with doctorate 75 years after groundbreaking discovery

Rare video footage of Amazonian tribe as they search for food as a result of loggers and deforestation of the Amazon →

ABC News | Rare new footage shows 'uncontacted' Mashco Piro tribe in Peruvian Amazon, close to logging activity

Trump Watch

Who is JD Vance? He once called Trump “an idiot” and “reprehensible” is now Trumps’ VEEP. How did JD Vance go from hating Trump to being his right hand man? Read more here →

ABC News | How JD Vance transformed himself from a Never Trumper to the Republican pick for vice-president

BBC News | JD Vance was once 'never Trump'. Now he's his running mate

Substack Michael Moore | What a Difference a Day Makes

Party In The USA

With Biden pulling out of the presidential race and Karmala potentially being the new Democrat nominee, what is Joe Biden’s legacy? Read more here →

The Conversation | Joe Biden’s legacy may have been stained had he not stepped aside. How will history view him now?

New York Times | Read Biden’s Letter Withdrawing From the Race

ABC News | Joe Biden spent a lifetime working towards the White House. His age ultimately caught up with him

Who is Kamala Harris? What have been her achievements? Here are some reading material →

The University of Sydney | Who is Kamala Harris and how might she fare against Trump?

Wikipedia | Kamala Harris

Politico | 55 Things You Need to Know About Kamala Harris

Do Ya Self A Favour

Kegsta reviewed "Get This", a Tony Martin vehicle from nearly 20 years ago still stupidly funny, if you are over the age of 40. He rated it 4.8 out of 5 Blurtstars →

YouTube Music | Get This

Wikipedia | Get This

Wencee reviewed Nutrition Science Bites, a brand new podcast by Professor Clare Collins from No Money, No Time. She is Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics, and Director of Research in the School of Health Sciences at the University of Newcastle, and Director of Hunter Medical Research Institute, Food and Nutrition Program. Wencee rated the podcast 4.1 out of 5 Blurtstars →

Spotify | Nutrition Science Bites

Apple Podcasts | Nutrition Science Bites

Take the Healthy Eating Quiz on No Money, No Time to see how your current diet is like and how you might want to improve (will require an account to be created) →

No Money No Time | Healthy Eating Quiz

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Australians commute time to work compared to other nations.
Barcelona is fed up with tourists.
Fox Fridays wins awards.
Cyclone Beryl wreaks havoc in the USA and surrounds.

With NAIDOC week in full swing Wencee will be covering some of the NAIDOC award winners in our segment called Indelible Indigenous. And the Kegsta will tell us all about David Unapion.

Then, on Blurt On Politics, the Kegsta will blurt the recent elections in the UK and France and Wencee will give us a run down on the elections that have already happened in 2024 and which countries are left.

Then to finish off the show we will have a few laughs on Joke of the Week!!!

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A Tasmanian brewery, Fox Friday, opens a brewpub in Melbourne and in the process wins a design award →

Better Future Melbourne Design Awards 2024 | Fox Friday

Are you tired of the long commute times to work? You should be as Australians spend much more waiting in traffic than other countries around the world →

ABC News | How do Australian worker commute times compare to Europe and North America?

Climate Council | New Poll : Australians want transport options better for our hip pockets and Climate

Hurricane Beryl wreaks havoc in Texas, USA and surrounds as a category 1 hurricane. Hurricane Beryl reached a category 4 across the Caribbean and northern South America before it hit Mexico and the USA →

AP News | Beryl weakens to tropical depression after slamming into Texas as Category 1 hurricane

ABC News | Hurricane Beryl leaves trail of destruction across Caribbean

Why are Barcelona locals fed up with tourists? Is it their smell? Is it their behaviour? No, it’s all to do with the rise of cost of living, especially housing. Thanks to short term accommodation →

ABC News | Why are people protesting against tourists in Barcelona?

Indelible Indigenous

Warning - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this segment contains images and names of deceased persons.

It was NAIDOC week, 7 -14 July. And NAIDOC announced the award winners on 6 July and here are their profiles. Wencee covered a few of the winners: Tui Nolan, a proud Gudjal man, received the Innovation Award; Aunty Dulcie Flower, a Miri woman from the Torres Strait Islands, was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award; and Aunty Muriel Bamblett, a proud Yorta Yorta/Dja Dja Wurrung woman, received the Person of the Year award →

NAIDOC | Winner profiles

David Unapion was an inventor, writer, orator and campaigner and is commemorated by have his portrait on the Australian $50 note →

AIATSIS | David Ngunaitponi (Unaipon)

Australian Dictionary of Biography | David Unaipon (1872–1967)

Blurt On Politics

In a surprise turnaround, the French election produced a win for the left wing parties, scuttling the surge the National Rally (RN) had in the first round of the election →

BBC News | French left celebrates as far right faces surprise defeat

No surprises in the UK election. The Labour party won in a landslide, the Tories lost many seats, and the Liberal Democrats made big gains →

BBC News | General election 2024 in maps and charts

Which countries have had or will have elections in 2024? Here is the full list of elections and their results so far →

CNN | At least 70 countries have elections in 2024. A guide in maps and charts

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UK elections.
NAIDOC week. What is it? And why is it important? When is it?
Greece introduces a SIX day working week.
A chicken wins a Guiness World Record. What? Really?

There's a lot to talk about in Trump watch where we look at his four criminal cases.

Wencee Reality Checks lies of nuclear power in Australia, and the Kegsta fact checks trump in debate 2024!.

Then to finish off the show, on Nature Calls, the Kegsta will blurt about frogs in a jacuzzi and Wencee will show us photos from a recent wildlife photography contest.

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UK elections is coming up on 4th July. How much will the Conservatives lose? Do they have a chance of any positive outcomes? Find out more here →

NY Times | U.K. 2024 General Election: What to Know

It’s NAIDOC week, 7 - 14 July 2024.

Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2024 : Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud

NAIDOC Official | National NAIDOC Awards 2024 winners

Many organisations around the world are moving to a four-day week. But the Greek government has introduced a SIX-day working week →

BBC News | Greece starts six-day working week for some industries

What the cluck? A Canadian chicken can read letters and numbers →

United Press International | Canadian pet chicken identifies letters, numbers to break world record

The Hajj, a yearly pilgrimage to Mecca has sadly had some deaths this year due to the excessive heat experienced →

Associated Press | Pilgrims commence the final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha

Trump Watch

What are the criminal cases Trump is still fighting? Will he be convicted on 11 July for the hush money case?

BBC News | A guide to Donald Trump's four criminal cases

Is Trump behind Project 2025? It’s a possible blueprint of what Trump wants to achieve if he is elected this November →

BBC News | Project 2025: The Trump presidency wish list, explained

Reality Check

The Biden and Trump debate was held on 27 June. Many of Trump’s arguments are based off lies. Here is a list of lies summed up in 3 minutes →

YouTube | A 3-Minute Fact-Check of Donald Trump's Debate Lies

Fact Check Org | Fact Checking the Biden-Trump Debate

Let’s fact check the nuclear power “solution” that the opposition leader has “announced” →

Guardian News | The Coalition’s nuclear fantasy serves short-term political objectives – and its fossil fuel backers

ABC News | Peter Dutton reveals seven sites for proposed nuclear power plants

ABC News | Peter Dutton's nuclear energy plan breaks all the rules of policy making. Is it genius or career self-destruction?

MIT Technology Review | We were promised smaller nuclear reactors. Where are they?

Nature Calls

Researchers from Macquarie University have developed a simple and effective way to help endangered frogs survive the devastating impacts of the fungal disease chytridiomycosis by creating artificial "hotspot" shelters that allow frogs to regulate their body temperature and fight off infections →

Science Daily News | Frog 'saunas' a lifeline for endangered frog populations

Nature is a beautiful thing. Here are 25 fantastic photos of a recent wildlife competition →

Smithsonian Wildlife Photography competition | See 25 Breathtaking Images From the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest

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The NHL Oilers pipped at the post going down to the Panthers in the finals today.
DJ Vika, a Polish octogenarian still pumping out techno bangers.
Newcastle United introduce 'sound shirts' for deaf fans.
The Golden Arches ends two year AI trial. What did they learn?

On Blurt on Blighty, all things British, the Kegsta will blurt about Julian Assange and his recent release. Is he free at last? Wencee will inform us about the UK election to be held on 4th July.

Last but definitely not least, Wot's On The Box? A segment where we review shows or movies that are viewed either on a streaming service or in the old fashioned cinema.

Wencee: will review Bodkin on Netflix.
The Kegsta: will review After The Party on ABC iView.

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The Edmonton Oilers got pipped at the post in game 7, and final game, and were beaten by the Florida Panthers. Congratulations to the Panthers for winning their first title since joining the NHL →

NHL Official | Panthers recover, defeat Oilers in Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final for 1st title

NHL Official | Oilers loss in Game 7 of Final will 'take some time to get over,' McDavid says

Newcastle United introduce 'sound shirts' for deaf fans to be able to feel the cheers and excitement from the crowds in the stadium →

BBC News | Newcastle United introduce 'sound shirts' for deaf fans

What did McDonalds learn when they trialled AI? For starters AI would get drive-through orders wildly inaccurate →

IOT Insider News | McDonald’s ends two-year AI trial

AP News | McDonald’s is ending its test run of AI-powered drive-thrus with IBM

TikTok | AI getting it wrong when taking an order

DJ Vika, a Polish octogenarian still pumping out techno bangers. A new documentary about her is now available →

RNZ News | DJ Vika: 'Those who dance never grow old'

YouTube | Doc Edge Festival 2024: Vika! Trailer

Blurt on Blighty

Julian Assange pleaded guilty on charges that were laid way back in 2010. With the plea and time in prison in the UK, he has avoided extradition to the US and is now a free man and returned to Australia with his wife and kids →

BBC News | Julian Assange pleads guilty in court on US Pacific island

ABC News | Who is Julian Assange and what exactly did he do?

ABC News | What espionage charge did Julian Assange plead guilty to? What does it mean?

IMDB | The Fifth Estate

The UK election will be held on 4th July. Who is likely to win? Who are the contenders? For more information read the following stories →

The Economist | Who's ahead in the British polls?

NY Times | U.K. 2024 General Election: What to Know

The Independent UK | Why Nigel Farage’s Reform is a company and not a party - and what that means

BBC News | Reform UK election pledges: 11 key policies analysed

Wot's On The Box?

Wencee reviewed Bodkin on Netflix and gave it a 4.8 out of 5 Blurtstars →

Netflix | Official link to show

YouTube Netflix official | Bodkin trailer

The Kegsta reviewed After The Party on ABC iView and rated it 4.8 out of 5 Blurtstars →

ABC iView | After The Party series

YouTube iView | After The Party trailer

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On todays action packed show there is lots to cover.

Straight off the stick on Blurt Around The World:

Oilers are making a fighting comeback. Can they repeat history with a 4-3 win in this final series?
Around the grounds...it's been chilly across much of Australia.
What are the popular baby names at the moment?

On Trump watch, Kegsta will show us Biden's new ad campaign to help beat Trump.

Then on Indelible Indigenous, Wencee will blurt about a successful native title claim. And the Kegsta will talk to us about the Makaratta commission.

Then on Let's Get Technical, Kegsta will blurt about Apple Intelligence and what Elon REALLY thinks about Apple. And Wencee will tell us what Meta is using AI for and then ask what Australians think about AI generated news stories.

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The Edmonton Oilers are making history coming back from losing the first three games by winning game 4 eight goals to one keeping the series alive →

NHL Official | Panthers vs. Oilers, Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final: Instant reaction

The Hockey Writers | Oilers Stave Off Elimination vs. Panthers in Game 4

It's been chilly across much of Australia. Will we survive this winter apocalypse →

ABC News | Australia shivers towards winter solstice as unusually long cold snap continues

What the popular baby names at the moment in Australia? It’s not what you expect →

Guardian News AU | Baby names: Oliver and Isla are the most popular in Australia but what do the long-term trends reveal?

Trump watch

Joe Bidens new ad campaign released to help beat Trump →

CNN | Biden campaign slams Trump as ‘convicted criminal’ in first ad seizing on former president’s legal woes

Indelible Indigenous

The Krabi Krabi people from around Sunshine Coast, South East Queensland, succeeded in a native title claim. What does it mean for everyone? Nothing significant, as the Krabi Krabi will create educational resources for all people →

ABC News | Kabi Kabi elders say 'life will still go on' in Queensland tourism hotspots after successful native title claim

The Makaratta commission, Yolngu word, is a proposed process to advance a treaty by using a process of conflict resolution, peacemaking and justice. Prime Minister Albanese will attend Arnhem Land’s Garma festival in August to continue this process →

Guardian News | Anthony Albanese open to Makarrata commission for truth and treaty for Indigenous Australians

Let’s Get Technical

Elon is at it again bashing Apple and their recently introduced Apple Intelligence →

Drive News | Elon Musk ‘to ban Apple devices’ from his businesses in row over AI software – report

Australians are more skeptical on AI news than other parts of the world. And Meta will use your data from Facebook, Instagram, Threads and WhatsApp as far back as 2007 to train Artificial Intelligence →

ABC News | Is Australia a nation of tech sceptics? Inside Meta's AI plans, social media warning labels for teens and decoding the whale alphabet

ABC News | Meta to use Instagram and Facebook posts from as far back as 2007 to train artificial intelligence tools

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On Blurt Around The World:

Quick summary of the NHL finals between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers.
Billionaire donates $1000 to university graduates. Who and why?
Why is there a threat of egg shortages?
World blood donor day.
What is the Castle's Law bill that was introduced in the Queensland parliament?

First up on Econobabble, the Kegsta will blurt about the latest ranking of the world's richest countries and Wencee will see if smashed avocados can save the industry in Australia.

And to finish off the show on some upbeat topics we will have Fun Facts as well as Jokes of The Week to lift our moods for the week.

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National Hockey League finals are underway between Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers. Game 2 has been won and done and the Oilers →

NHL | Oilers vs. Panthers, Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final: Instant reaction

NHL | Stanley Cup Final Game 2 live blog: Oilers vs. Panthers

Billionaire, Robert Hale donates USD $1000 to University of Massachusetts graduates. Is he milking the tax system or is this a genuine philanthropic gesture? Read the story here →

AP News | Billionaire rains cash on UMass graduates to tune of $1,000 each, but says they must give half away

Egg shortages in Australia are being caused by a strain of bird flu in numerous poultry farms across Australia with Victorian supplies being hit the most →

ABC News | Coles limits egg purchases as bird flu spreads to a fifth Victorian farm

ABC News | Farmers in avian influenza outbreak zone permitted to sell stockpiled eggs amid supermarket restrictions

World blood donor day is 14 June 2024 and it is a day to celebrate people who have kindly donated blood or other blood products. So if you haven’t donated blood or plasma book at your nearest Life Blood →

World Health Organisation | World Blood Donor Day 2024

Life blood | Make an appointment

Doctor Michael Mosley dies while on holidays in Greece. Post-mortem results suggest he passed from natural causes →

BBC News | Michael Mosley died of natural causes, police say

Should victims of home invasions be allowed to kill their attackers? Well the Katter Australia Party (KAP) has introduced a bill to allow them to kill an intruder in self-defense. Do you think this is a good law? Find out more here →

ABC News | Castle Law petition to allow lethal force against home intruders tabled in Queensland parliament

Econobabble

A ranking of the nine richest countries has been released. Do you agree with the ranking? Find more here →

Young Platform Blog | The Richest Countries in the World: The 2024 Ranking

Recent Australian and India Free Trade Deal may allow the Australian avocado industry to significantly increase exports to India. Can the current oversupply of Australian avocados convince the Indians to consume more avocados? Read more here →

ABC News | Free trade deal with India set to be worth millions for Australian producers amid avocado oversupply

Australian Dept of Foreign Affairs and Trade | Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA)

Avocados Australia Media Release | Australian avocados enter Indian market with Brett Lee as ambassador

CORRECTION - Australia produces 115,000 tonnes of avocados in total →

Avocados Australia | Facts at a Glance 2022/23 for the Australian avocado industry

Fun Facts

The Kegsta introduced us to a number of fun facts about Australia →

Base Backpackers | Weird or Interesting Facts about Australia

Wencee blurted about fun facts from Thailand →

Fact Retriever | 61 Interesting Thailand Facts

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On todays action packed show there is lots to cover.

Straight off the stick:

Beerducation. Wencee reviews Lakeside Lager by Hip Hops Brewers and the Kegsta will try the Shedshaker espresso black lager.

On Blurt Around The World:

Edmonton Oilers into the NHL finals. Can they bring the Stanley Cup back to Canada?
Elections around the world. Mexico, India and South Africa. Who were the winners?
UK election is on July 11th.
World environment day tomorrow, 5th June 2024.
Pride month kicks off world wide.

On Trump Watch. Guilty, guilty , guilty , guilty, guilty times 34. Is he a convicted felon?

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Beerducation

Wencee reviewed Lakeside Lager by Hip Hops Brewers. This brewery is locatedin Brendale, northern Brisbane suburb. He rated it 80 out of 100 Blurtstars.

Hip Hops Brewers | Lakeside Lager

The Kegsta reviewed the Espresso Black Lager by Shedshaker Brewing. The brewery is located in Castlemaine, Victoria. He rated it 78 out of 100 Blurtstars →

Shedshaker Brewing | Espresso Black Lager

We at The New Blurt want to remind you if you drink, don’t drive.

Blurt Around The World

Edmonton Oilers into the NHL finals. Can they bring the Stanley Cup back to Canada?

CNN | NHL Stanley Cup Final set as Edmonton Oilers advance for first time since 2006

ESPN | 2024 Stanley Cup Final: Panthers-Oilers schedule, stats, more

Elections, elections, elections. So many elections in 2024, but on the weekend of 1 and 2 June, three big election results were known.

Mexico elections. The Mexicans have elected their first female president. Who is Claudia Sheinbaum and what will her party face in this term? Read more here →

Raw Story | Leftist climate scientist Claudia Sheinbaum wins Mexican presidency in landslide

AP News | Mexico’s next president faces 3 pressing challenges: money, dialogue and the US election

India elections. It was an historic third term for Narendra Modi, but his party lost their majority →

ABC News | Who is the Indian prime minister? What were the election results? Who is forming government in India?

BBC News | India 2024 general election results

South Africa elections. Another election that the incumbent party lost their majority. The African National Congress (ANC) will need to form a coalition to be able to rule →

Al Jazeera News | South Africa elections final results: What happens next?

BBC News | South Africa election 2024: When will we know the result?

UK election is on 4th of July. Can Rishi Sunak keep hold of his prime ministership? It’s not looking great →

BBC News | General election 2024 poll tracker: How do the parties compare?

BBC News | UK General Election

World environment day tomorrow, 5th June 2024 →

United Nations Environment Programme | World Environment Day 2024

Pride month kicks off world wide →

Time Magazine | Why Pride Month Is in June

Trump Watch

The news we’ve been waiting for!! Trump has been found guilty on all 34 charges in the hush money trial. What happens next? Is he a felon yet?

CNN | What rights does Trump lose as a felon? And more of your questions, answered

CNN | Donald Trump found guilty of all 34 charges in hush money trial

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On Blurt Around The World tonight!

Richard Dreyfuss controversial sexist and homophobic remarks at a Jaws screening.
The great decaf coffee debate.

On Trump Watch:

Orange Head gets booed by libertarians and what outcomes can we expect from latest case? There are many!

First up on tonight's show:

Chinese Takeaway , Wencee will discuss Germany's warning about being too reliant on China. Kegsta will chat about China chatting to Japan and South Korea.

And to round out the show on Green There Done That:

The Kegsta will blurt about fossil fuels generating less than a quarter of the EU's electricity in April, its happening folks....

And Wencee will ask which if cheap public transport will improve the environment.

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Jaws actor, Richard Dreyfuss, caused a fuss at a screening of the Jaws movie where he made numerous sexist and homophobic comments →

Hollywood Reporter | Richard Dreyfuss Slammed for Alleged Sexist and Homophobic Comments at ‘Jaws’ Screening

Daily Mail News | What Richard Dreyfuss said about trans children, LGBTQ community, #MeToo and Barbra Streisand while wearing a dress during 'sexist and homophobic' rant at $300-ticket Jaws screening

Daily Mail News | 'They make me vomit': Richard Dreyfuss slams Oscars' new woke inclusivity rules that 'treat people like children' as he praises Lawrence Olivier's portrayal of Othello

Many of us need a coffee to get through the day. Sometimes we need the taste of coffee but don’t want the caffeine. Is decaf coffee good for you? Can it give you cancer? Find out here →

Axios News | The decaf coffee debate: Why some groups and lawmakers are raising alarms

The Conversation | How is decaf coffee made? And is it really caffeine-free?

Trump Watch

Trump attends the Libertarian National Convention and gets booed at by the crowd. Find out more here →

CNN | Trump loudly booed at Libertarian convention when he asks attendees to ‘nominate me or at least vote for me’

Raw Story | Trump and RFK Jr. 'made complete asses of themselves' at Libertarian event: MSNBC analyst

YouTube | Trump booed at Libertarian National Convention

Chinese Takeaway

It’s been over four years since the trilateral meeting between China, Japan and South Korea met. What did they discuss and where there any outcomes from the meeting? →

Reuters | China talks security, business with U.S.-allied South Korea, Japan

Are we too reliant on China for manufacturing and cheap labour? The German foreign minister thinks so →

ABC News | German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warns against becoming too reliant on China

Green There Done That

EU countries have surpassed 75% of renewable energy for the first time in April 2024. How did they do that? →

EuroNews.green | Fossil fuels generated less than a quarter of the EU's electricity in April

What’s better than free public transport? South East Queensland is trialling super cheap public transport to encourage less vehicles on the roads. Will it work? How much can be saved for the commuters?

ABC News | Queensland government to trial 50 cent public transport fares to ease cost of living, congestion as state election looms

ABC News | Queenslanders will pay 50 cents to catch public transport from August 5. Here is what you need to know

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Should we be eating salmon from Tasmania? No we should not!!
Gina Rinehart demands portrait to be taken down, but instead goes viral.
Sam Kerr just helped Chelsea football club win 5th premiership in a row !!
Comet shard blazes across the Spanish and Portuguese night skies.

First up on tonight's show we have Party In The USA where the Kegsta will unleash MTG (is it Marjorie Taylor Greene on the unsuspecting listeners) and Wencee will inform us about the new California law to introduce new gun excise tax.

And to round out the show on Do Ya Self A Favour, Wencee will review The Happiness Lab with Dr Laurie Santos and the Kegsta will tell us all about Spies In The Outback, with Alex Barwick

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Another weekend of space news. This past week people in Span and Portugal saw a bright meteor cross the night sky. Scientists from the European Space Agency (ESA) determined the meteor to be of cometary origin →

ABC News | Comet fragment lights up sky in a blue-green hue over Spain and Portugal

Space.com | Bright green fireball lights up the skies over Portugal and Spain (photos)

Should we be eating salmon from Tasmania? No we should not!! Salmon farmers in Tasmanian are mostly multi-nationals so be careful where you buy your fish from →

Australian Marine Conservation Society | Cancel Macquarie Harbour salmon licences to save endangered Maugean skate

ABC News | Months after second Maugean skate extinction alarm issued, concerns raised that fish farms aren't changing practices fast enough

ABC News | Opponents, defenders of Tasmania's salmon industry as entrenched as ever as fish farming continues to grow

YouTube The Juice Media | Visit Tasmania | Government Approved Version 🥔

Gina Rinehart demands portrait to be taken down, but instead goes viral →

Guardian News | Gina Rinehart tried to hide her portrait – it went global instead

CNN | Australia’s richest woman seeks removal of her portrait from exhibition

Sam Kerr just helped Chelsea football club win 5th premiership in a row!! But Sam Kerr is sadly ruled out of the Paris Olympics →

ABC News | Sam Kerr celebrates as Chelsea win fifth straight WSL

ABC News | Matildas star Sam Kerr officially ruled out of Paris Olympic Games because of ACL injury

Party In The USA

A California gun and ammunition excise tax of 11% was passed as part of several new gun control measures. The new tax takes effect on 1 July 2024 →

The Conversation | California is about to tax guns more like alcohol and tobacco − and that could put a dent in gun violence

Kiplinger News | New California Gun and Ammo Tax Becomes Law: What to Know

Who is MTG? Marjorie Taylor Greene is a polarising GOP senator because of her combative style and controversial views →

Britannica | Marjorie Taylor Greene - American politician

BBC News | Marjorie Taylor Greene defiant after failing to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson

SPL Center | Congressional Candidate Marjorie Taylor Greene Has Several Ties To Conspiracy, Hate Groups

Do Ya Self A Favour

The Kegsta reviewed Spies In The Outback, with Alex Barwick. The podcast is all about Pine Gap which is located a few kilometres west of Alice Springs. The Kegsta rated the podcast 4.2 out of 5 Blurtstars →

YouTube | Selling a space base in Pine Gap 👩‍🚀🚀🛰️ | Spies in the Outback Ep1 | Expanse

ABC iView | Spies In The Outback - Binge the whole series on ABC iView

ABC Podcasts | Spies In The Outback

Wencee reviewed The Happiness Lab by Dr Laurie Santos. This podcast is hosted by Dr Laurie Santos, a psychology lecturer at Yale University and through research and stories shows us the different methods we can lead happy lives. He rated 4.7 out of 5 Blurtstars →

Pushkin | The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

Official Dr Laurie Santos podcast site

YouTube | The Science of Well-Being for Teens, with Dr. Laurie Santos

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On Blurt Around The World tonight:

Eurovision
Driving with a red bellied snake
Tornado in Bunbury, WA
Budget

Trump watch - week 5 of the civil case over hush money.

First up on tonight's show on Science, the Kegsta will chat Google/Harvard talking brains and Wencee will inform us about the dazzling night lights seen around the world over the weekend.

And to round out the show we have Nature Calls where Wencee will talk about flora and fauna along the Ghan train line between Darwin and Adelaide. And the Kegsta will chat bird flu in cows!

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A tornado in Bunbury, Western Australia has caused a lot of damage and forced residents out of the town while risks of asbestos is evaluated →

ABC News | Two hospitalised as tornado rips through Bunbury, tearing off roofs and damaging property

Eurovision. Love it or hate it, it is just as popular and controversial as always. Find out who won and their winning performance on YouTube →

Eurovision Official | Participants

BBC News | Eurovision 2024 final: As it happened

YouTube Eurovision official | WINNER'S PERFORMANCE: Nemo - The Code ✨ | Switzerland 🇨🇭 | Eurovision 2024

Venomous red bellied snake has been hiding in a woman’s car for nearly two months. Snake catchers have been unsuccessful in removing the snake. So the driver is still driving the car with her passenger →

ABC News | Newcastle woman continues to drive with a red-bellied black snake in her car after four failed attempts to remove it

Jim Chalmers handed down this years’ budget. Who are the winners and losers? Find out in the following articles →

ABC News | Federal Budget 2024: Winners and Losers

ABC News | Energy bill relief, rent assistance and cheaper medicines feature in budget aimed at cutting living costs

Trump watch

What’s the latest with Trump’s hush money case? Michael Cohen was on the witness stand and had a lot to say →

ABC News | Estranged Donald Trump lawyer Michael Cohen reveals regret at lying for him in hush money trial

Kristi Noem was seen as potentially running as VP with Trump, but controversy after controversy, even Fox News are distancing themselves from her →

Guardian News | ‘She’s in the pantheon now’: Kristi Noem and the politicians who hit self-destruct

Guardian News | Kristi Noem banned from seven Native American reservations in her own state

YouTube | Parody Kristi Noem "We Shot a Zoo" DVD AVAILABLE NOW! w/ Matt Damon & Cricket the Puppy - Donald Trump's VP

Science

Auroras, both australis and borealis were at their most intense over the weekend of 10 -12 May. For photos and videos of the aurora seen across the planet, north and south, visit the following news stories →

ABC News | The light show that stunned the world

ABC News | Will we see more intense auroras this year? The science of solar storms explained

Also, if you want to receive alerts about when and where Aurora Australis are likely to be seen subscribe to the Bureau of Meteorology →

Bureau of Meteorology | Aurora alerts

Harvard researchers teamed up with Google to analyse the makeup of the brain, much of which is not yet understood →

Guardian News | Scientists find 57,000 cells and 150m neural connections in tiny sample of human brain

Nature Calls

Scientists worry that the H5N1 strain of avian influenza will become endemic in cattle, which would aid its spread in people →

Nature | Bird flu in US cows: where will it end?

Do yourself a favour. If you ever get a chance for a luxurious scenic train journey in Australia, consider travelling on the Ghan, from Darwin to Adelaide is the best route in Wencee’s opinion →

Journey Beyond Rail | The Ghan scenic train journey

Nitmiluk Gorge information. Near Katherine, Northern Territory.

Uluru and Kata Tjuta

South Australia tourism website | Coober Pedy

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On Blurt Around The World tonight!

New National Firearms Register in Australia.
Rallies across the nation against gendered violence.

On Trump Watch we'll see how Biden is trolling Trump.

Tonight on Indelible Indigenous: Truth Telling inquiry happening in Victoria as well as a First Nations woman who won a global award for environmental activism and also Archie Moore the winner of the Venice Biennale with his "kith and kin" art installation.

On Wot's On The Box, Wencee will tell us about Heartbreak High and the Kegsta will review Slow Horses.

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The Australian Federal government, ALP, announced a new National Firearms Register is being set up collating each state firearms databases into one managed by the federal government →

Guardian News | Australian government pledges $161.3m for national firearms register

ABC News | Federal government commits $160 million for creation of national firearms register

National rallies were held to demand action on the continuing gendered violence against women. To date, 27 women have been murdered by male partners or known male people in Australia in 2024.

ABC News | Deaths of dozens of Australian women this year trigger mass protests across country

SBS News | 'Men need to step up': Attorney-General's call as Australians rally over violence 'epidemic'

ABC Analysis | Albanese was so desperate to prove he cares about gendered violence, he forgot one thing: if you're a proper leader, it's not about you

On 1 May 2024, National cabinet met to discuss and announce new measures to combat male violence against women →

ABC News | What is the federal government's $925m Leaving Violence Program?

ABC News | Survivors, advocates, experts respond to national cabinet announcement

If you need help or talk to a support person, please contact:

1800 Respect national helpline:1800 737 732
Women's Crisis Line:1800 811 811

Trump Watch

Are you having a hard time keeping track of all the cases against Trump? Well AP News have all that information in one handy location →

AP News | Trump Investigations - Tracking The Cases

President Biden roasts Trump at the White House Correspondents dinner →

Business Insider | Biden keeps up his attack on 'sleepy Don' with a slew of jokes aimed at Trump at the White House Correspondents' dinner

Indelible Indigenous

Victoria is well ahead in their truth telling process to recount in detail past actions against the First Nations people of Victoria →

ABC News | Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan gives evidence to Yoorrook Indigenous truth-telling inquiry — as it happened

ABC News | Victorian premier says she didn't know of brutal massacres of Aboriginal people near her home

ABC News | Victorian traditional owners prepare for historic statewide treaty negotiations

Murrawah Johnson recognised for role in landmark legal case to block coalmine backed by Clive Palmer →

Guardian News | First Nations woman one of seven global winners of prestigious Goldman prize for environmental activism

Collingwood footballer, Wally Lovett, and his family have a deep connection to Anzac Day. His Indigenous heritage and his family’s history of serving in the Australian armed forces have faced adversity and discrimination →

National Indigenous Times | Reconnecting family to the magpies famous ANZAC day connection

Archie Moore won the prestigious Golden Lion award at the annual Venice Biennale art festival. He is the first Australian to win the prize at the Venice Biennale →

Wikipedia | Archie Moore (artist)

ABC News | Archie Moore wins prestigious Golden Lion award at the Venice Biennale, in world-first for Australian artist

Creative Australia | Archie Moore’s ‘kith and kin’ wins Golden Lion at Venice Biennale

Guardian News | Venice Biennale 2024: Australian pavilion to explore colonisation, incarceration and First Nations resilience

Griffith University Art Museum | Archie Moore 1970 - 2018

Wot's On The Box

The Kegsta reviewed the British series Slow Horses on Apple TV+ and gave it 4.7 out of 5 Blurtstars →

Apple TV+ | Slow Horses

You Tube | Apple TV+ Official Trailer - Slow Horses

Wencee reviewed the Australian series Heartbreak High on Netflix. He gave it 4.6 out of 5 Blurtstars →

Netflix AU | Heartbreak High

You Tube | Netflix Trailer - Heartbreak High Season 1

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Who is breaking music streaming records? Again....!!
Was it funny that a comedian kicked out a baby at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival?
Australian government vs Musk. What is that all about?
World's most boring tourist locations. How did Australia fare?
Oldest turd found worth more than gold.

First cab off the rank is Blurt on Blighty where the Kegsta will blurt about Northern Ireland's first-ever astronaut. And Wencee will tell us all about the new anti-smoking law.

Then on Green There Done That, Wencee will talk about the pros and cons about recycling plastics and glass. And the Kegsta will blurt about an international bleaching event, not more orange head, this is serious!

Nearly forgot. To wind up we have Joke of the Week. So if you've got any funnies post them in as you can guarantee yours will be better than ours :)

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Ever wondered what the most boring tourist attractions are? A list has been compiled based off an analysis of 66.7million Google reviews and several keywords indicating a boring review. Where did Australian attractions end up on the list? →

Time Out News | Seven Australian attractions landed on the world’s 100 ‘most boring’ list – but are they all that bad?

Daily Mail UK | The top 100 most BORING tourist attractions in the world revealed.

Slideshow of Australia's "boring" tourist attractions

Once again, Taylor Swift has broken many records with the release of her new album, The Tortured Poets Department. The album was released on 19 April and fans have streamed the album by the BILLIONS!! Read more about it here →

ABC News | Taylor Swift makes streaming history, as The Tortured Poets Department breaks multiple records in less than 24 hours

Billboard | ‘The Tortured Poets Department’: All the Records Taylor Swift’s New Album Has Broken (So Far)

Comedian asks mother with months old baby to leave during his show. Was his actions justified? Read his arguments here →

ABC News | Arj Barker defends decision to remove mother and baby from Melbourne Comedy Festival show

ABC News | Whether you side with Arj Barker or the breastfeeding mum, real life is more nuanced than our tit-for-tat culture wars

eSafety commissioner vs Musk. The Australian government has taken Twitter and Elon Musk to court over images from both recent stabbings in Sydney that have not been removed from the platform →

Guardian News | Elon Musk’s X v Australia’s online safety regulator: untangling the tweet takedown order

World’s most expensive poo is valued at nearly $40,000. To find out who’s poo it belongs to follow this link →

Explorers Web News | A $39,000 Turd: Fossilized Viking Poo Is World’s Most Valuable Excrement

Trump Watch

The hush money trail against Trump has started. Word on the street, it has been windy in the court. Read and watch the latest gas bagging by Trump →

Huff Post | Jimmy Kimmel Uses Trump's Favorite Attack Against Him And This One Really Stinks

You Tube Jimmy Kimmel Live | MANY People Say Trump FARTS in Court and Privately Stews Over Jimmy & Guillermo Meets Madonna!

Blurt on Blighty

Northern Ireland has a new qualified as a new European Space Agency astronaut. This is a first for any person from Northern Ireland. Read all about it here →

Irish Star News | Northern Ireland scientist Rosemary Coogan qualifies as an astronaut in 'long-standing dream come true'

The UK government has passed new legislation to ban smoking for anyone born after 2009. This law follows the New Zealand ban that was introduced by former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern but then over turned by new Prime Minister Christopher Luxon →

BBC News | What is the UK smoking ban, how will it work and when will it start?

BCC News | UK smoking ban for those born after 2009 starts journey into law

We also blurted about New Zealand almost becoming a state of Australia. For a few months in the 1800’s New Zealand was governed by New South Wales →

National Museum of Australia | New Zealand becomes a separate colony

We also blurted about the origins of the word ‘Blighty’. It’s origins come from Indians during the British colonisation during the 1800’s →

Leading Britain's Conversation | Why Is Britain Sometimes Called "Blighty?"

Green There Done That

Scientists have confirmed the occurrence of a fourth global coral bleaching event, signifying a widespread and severe threat to coral reef ecosystems worldwide. Rising ocean temperatures, exacerbated by climate change, are the primary driver behind this phenomenon, underscoring the urgent need for immediate action to mitigate further damage to coral reefs →

John Menadue | Scientists confirm a 4th global coral bleaching event

Age old question of aluminium vs glass vs plastic recycling. Which is the best material to be used and then recycled? For the most part, aluminium and glass can be infinitely recycled, whereas plastic loses its quality every time it gets recycled. Recycling of any material also reduces the raw materials needed to produce the end product →

Build Green NH | Aluminum Can Recycling: A Thorough Guide for Efficient and Environment-Friendly Practices

Sciencing | How Does Recycling Aluminum Cans Help the Environment?

BBC News | Glass or plastic: which is better for the environment?

Ecochain Case study | What has the lowest impact: glass vs. plastic packaging

Better Meets Reality | Is Glass More Sustainable Than Plastic? (Glass vs Plastic Comparison)

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Sydney stabbings.
Senate grills Woolworths' CEO.
Worlds oldest beer recipe.
Swapping red meat for canned fish, could save thousands of lives.

On Trump Watch, we cover the jury selection for recent case and orange head falling asleep in court!

Then on Across the Dutch, all things about New Zealand, the Kegsta will chat about Lego thieves and what they are doing with their plastic and Wencee will blurt about the not-so-mysterious caves of Auckland.

And to round off the show with Fun Facts, we will bring some interesting tidbits from around the world , this week : Cicada rain, what is it? Is it good?

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Ancient Sumerians brewed beer using bread. Today, a UK company is reviving this practice to create beer from wasted bread, reducing food waste and the drink's carbon footprint →

BBC News | Brewed from old bread crusts, the world's oldest beer recipe is experiencing a revival

Toast Brewing UK | Sustainability

A Senate inquiry is investigating supermarket pricing. Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci refused to answer questions about the company's profitability, but Coles CEO Leah Weckert said that Coles' ROE is 31% →

ABC News | Greens senator threatens Woolworths CEO with six months in prison for contempt of Senate

If you live in Melbourne check out Cheaper Buy Miles to save money on your grocery shopping →

Cheaper Buy Miles stores

Trump Watch

Donald Trump is facing criminal charges for falsifying business records. A judge denied his request to skip trial in order to attend a Supreme Court hearing on his presidential immunity claims →

Newsweek | Trump Can't Skip Trial for Supreme Court Hearing, Judge Says

Do you think you would be selected as a juror on the Trump hush money trial? Here are the 42 questions that are being asked for jury selection →

NPR News | Here are the 42 questions on the juror questionnaire in Trump's hush money case

Legal experts question the legitimacy of the $175 million bond because the source of the money is unclear →

News Week | Donald Trump Bond Documents Raise Eyebrows: 'Something's Fishy Here'

Across The Dutch

Auckland has many known caves underneath the city which have had various uses over time. There is research to discover and map new caves →

Guardian News | What lies beneath: the hidden caves buried under Auckland back yards

Masters student is cataloguing the various caves under New Zealand →

University of Auckland News | History and mystery of Auckland lava caves probed by student

Auckland caves were used as a printing press for communists during World War II →

RNZ News | Communists in Caves

In New Zealand, thieves made away with NZ$20,000 worth of Lego by setting off fire alarms to distract store staff in Auckland. The police have arrested a man and woman and charged them with 30 counts of shoplifting →

Channel News Asia | Lego shoplifters nabbed in New Zealand for US$12,000 brick block heists

Lego is working towards being fully sustainable with as little environment impact →

Lego | Sustainability

Fun Facts

Scientists are studying cicadas to learn more about fluid dynamics at small scales. Scientists believe cicadas pee in jets to get rid of a large amount of fluid quickly. The research could have applications in drug delivery and 3D printing →

NPR News | Scientists studied how cicadas pee. Their insights could shed light on fluid dynamics

Elephants are fascinating creatures. Here are some fun facts about them →

Elephants are the largest of all land animals in the world.
It takes a female elephant 22 months from conception to have a baby. This is longer than any other animal in the world.
A newborn elephant can stand up shortly after being born. They can weigh up to 120kg.
The average life span for an elephant in the wild is from 50 to 70 years.
The trunk of an elephant has more than 150,000 muscles and tendons in it.
Elephants are herbivores. They eat a lot of different types of plants, mostly eating leaves, bark, fruits of trees and shrubs.
Elephants have an excellent sense of smell and hearing but poor eyesight.
The tusks of an elephant can weigh up to 50kg and can grow up to 3 metres in length.
For up to 16 hours a day elephants can be found feeding on a variety of plant life. They can consume from 135 to 270kg of food every single day.
Elephants can hold up to 18 litres of water in their trunks at one time.
The African Savanna (Bush) elephant is the world’s largest land animal – with adult males, or bull elephants, standing up to 3m high and weighing up to 6,000kg on average.
Elephant tusks are actually enlarged incisor teeth which first appear when elephants are around 2 years old.
An elephant’s skin is 2.5cm thick in most places. The folds and wrinkles in their skin can retain up to 10 times more water than flat skin does, which helps to cool them down.
Elephants communicate in a variety of ways - including sounds like trumpet calls (some sounds are too low for people to hear), body language, touch and scent. They can also communicate through seismic signals - sounds that create vibrations in the ground - which they may detect through their bones

Reasons not to ride an elephant are plentiful. Here is a list showing why elephants should not have humans riding on their backs →

Wildlife SOS | FAQ For Elephant Riding

Here are more reasons why elephants should not be ridden →

Wildlife Friends Foundation | How Elephants’ Bodies Are Damaged by Tourist Rides

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Who turned out the lights? We'll bring you the latest photos and videos of the total solar eclipse that crossed Mexico, USA and Canada.
Government protects something.
The new “crookie” has hit town. Is it any good?
Recruits wanted for counting penguins in Antarctica. Job for Wencee?

Then we will revisit Covid. The Kegsta will cover the guy who tries to use covid as an excuse for drug dealing court and Wencee will tell us if there is a link between Covid and Shingles.

And to round out the show on Great People That Did Stuff Wencee will talk about Lizzie Magie and the Kegsta will blurt about Nicholas Winton.

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The total solar eclipse of 8 April 2024 crossed Mexico, USA and Canada. If you missed it from where you live, here are some links to relive the spectacular celestial event. The link below is the official NASA broadcast live stream that occurred during the solar eclipse →

YouTube NASA Official | 2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Through the Eyes of NASA (Official Broadcast)

The following Google Slides link is what we used during the show →

Collation of images from the official NASA eclipse stream as a slideshow

The following links show the sun’s shadow traversing the Earth as seen from space →

YouTube NASA | Chasing the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse With NASA Jets

YouTube ABC (USA) News | How the International Space Station viewed the 2024 total eclipse

Start planning the total solar eclipse that crosses Australia on 22 July, 2028 →

Astronomical Society of Australia | Detailed map of the eclipse path over Australia

The federal Environment minister rejects a major residential and commercial development in Moreton Bay, South East Queensland. This is to protect the endangered Eastern Curlew →

Guardian News | Tanya Plibersek rejects Toondah Harbour project over impact on globally significant wetlands

What is a crookie, we hear? If you’re up for adventure to try the cookie inside a croissant, pay a visit to the Surrey Hills bakery in Sydney to see if' it’s worth your tastebuds →

Guardian News | Le crookie lands in Australia: does the cookie-croissant hybrid live up to the hype?

Fancy a cool job counting penguin populations in Antarctica? Well, if you live in the UK, you could be one of five people to apply for the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust →

NDTV | "Job Like No Other": Recruits Wanted For Counting Penguins In Antarctica

Covid

It’s been a while since we spoke about Covid as we are now “living with Covid” in society now. But one Sydney sider is still blaming Covid for his drug trafficking →

ABC News | Sydney man Kevin Song blames COVID-19 after being caught with ice and $40,000 cash

Is there a link between Covid-19 and Shingles? Since Covid-19 appeared, there has been an increase in Shingles cases in Australia compared to previous years. Perhaps some people’s immunity has been lowered after getting Covid. But more research needs to be done to determine if there is a real link →

ABC News | Shingles cases are increasing in New South Wales. Experts say COVID might be why

For more information about when to get your next Covid vaccine, check out the federal Australian health information →

Department of Health and Aged Care | COVID-19 vaccine advice and recommendations for 2024

Great People That Did Stuff

Elizabeth J. Magie also known as Lizzie Magie, was an American game designer, writer, feminist, and Georgist. She created a games called The Landlord’s Game. But her game was stolen by Charles Darrow and made into Monopoly. Read more about her story here →

New York Times | Overlooked No More: Lizzie Magie, the Unknown Inventor Behind Monopoly

The Public Domain Review | The Landlord's Game: Lizzie Magie and Monopoly's Anti-Capitalist Origins (1903)

National Women's History Museum | Monopoly’s Lost Female Inventor

Nicholas Winton was a British stockbroker who, in a heroic act, organized the rescue of 669 mostly Jewish children from Czechoslovakia on the brink of World War II. Despite saving these children from the Holocaust, he remained humble about his actions for most of his life. →

Guardian News | How Nicholas Winton saved 669 children (and counting) from the Holocaust: ‘He became everybody’s grandfather’

Wikipedia | Nicholas Winton

A new movie about Nicholas Winton is available on Google TV →

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On Blurt Around The World we will blurt about:

ADIDAS bans fans from adding 44 on the German team football shirt.
A kid finds a $10k object round the corner.
China scraps wine tariffs.
The Kegsta gains an hour of sleep

On Trump Watch the 44th president posts bond, gets gagged, loses a bunch of money, all in a days work!

Then on Beerducation, Wencee will review Walker IPA by Brisbane Brewing Co and the Kegsta will review "what we brew in the shadows" by Akasha. Also we will be discussing this years GABS 100 list. What is it, do i need to be on it?

Then to round out the show Do Ya Self A Fava (Best poddies) , the Kegsta will introduce us to "Who screwed millennials" and "The Aotearoa History Show" and Wencee will blurt about the podcast called "99% Invisible".

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Why is Adidas banning the number 44 from the German soccer jersey? Find out more information here.

Guardian News | Adidas bans fans from adding ‘44’ to German team football shirt

Young boy from Rubyvale near Rockhampton, Queensland finds a gem estimated to be worth over $10,000 →

Daily Mail UK | Seven-year-old boy goes viral after finding Australian sapphire worth thousands in Outback dirt just metres from his home

Great news for the wine industry in Australia. China removes the over 200% tariff it imposed on wine imports from Australia that was in place for over 3 years →

Guardian News | China scraps tariffs on Australian wine

Trump watch

Trump is at it again. Can’t keep his mouth shut and started to attack a judge’s family. Subsequently, the judge imposes a gag order on Trump from talking about the judge’s family →

New York Times | Gag Order Against Trump Is Expanded to Bar Attacks on Judge’s Family

Civil court allows Trump to post $175m instead of the $465m he was supposed to pay →

Guardian News | Trump posts $175m bond in civil fraud case and averts asset seizures

Do you believe that Trump has read the bible? To find out more watch the following short video from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert →

YouTube The Late Show with Stephen Colbert | Has Trump Even Read The Bible?

Beerducation

Wencee reviewed the Walker IPA from Brisbane Brewing Co. He rated it 79/100 Blurtstars →

Brisbane Brewing Co | Walker IPA

The Kegsta reviewed Akasha Brewing Co - What We Brew In The Shadows a Czech Dark Lager. He rated it 81/100 Blurtstars →

Akasha Brewing

The Great Australasian Beer Spectacular Hottest 100 charts →

GABS 100 | Top 100 results

The regular top 100 includes beers from breweries that are owned by multinationals like Asahi and Kirin. Check out this GABS hot 100 list from true independently owned breweries →

GABS 100 | Top 100 independent breweries

To find more about the duopoly in the beer industry in Australia watch this segment from the ABC 7.30 report →

ABC 7.30 Report | Why your favourite craft beers may not really be independently owned

Do Ya Self A Favour

The Kegsta reviewed the Aotearoa History Show and rated it 4.3 out of 5 Blurtstars →

Radio New Zealand | The Aotearoa History Show

The Kegsta reviewed the “Who Screwed Millennials?” podcast and rated it 4 out of 5 Blurtstars →

Guardian News Podcast | Who screwed millennials?

Wencee reviewed the podcast called “99% Invisible” and gave it 4.1 out of 5 Blurtstars →

99% Invisible official website

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This week On Blurt Around The World:

Who is Banksy?
Are we sick of private health insurance.
Why is it so wet in Queensland???
The Chaser’s Guide to not being ‘Woke’.

On Blurt on Politics:

Wencee will gift us with gifts pollies get.
The Kegsta will unpack the shitshow that was Tasmanian state election.

And to round out the show on Science, the Kegsta will chat Giant kelp forests and Wencee will tell us all about the total solar eclipse that will be visible in April.

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Are you woke? Do you want to know how NOT to be woke? Then read on to find out from the The Chaser team to become un-woke →

The Chaser | The Chaser’s Guide to not being ‘Woke’

We talked about the Kegsta’s glasses and how they are very environmental. Find out more on the Dresden website →

Dresden glasses

Downpours in Queensland is brining back memories of the 2022 floods that Wencee and his family lived through. Here’s more information about the drenching Queenslanders are getting →

Qld weather: Major rain event causes mass gridlock in Brisbane, another 70mm incoming

Are you sick of the rising cost of private health insurance? We certainly are. What are you options if you don’t want to pay for private insurance? Here is some reading to find out more →

ABC News | Some Australians are taking the gamble to self-fund their private healthcare but experts warn it's not for everyone

The identity of the artist known as Banksy has been a mystery for many years. An upcoming defamation court case in the UK could reveal the real identity behind the famous art pieces such as “Love is in the Bin” and “Valentine’s Day Mascara”. Find out more here →

ITV News | Banksy's identity could be revealed as High Court defamation battle ensues

Blurt On Politics

To find out the results from the Tasmanian state election that was held on 23 March 2024 read the following ABC news →

ABC News | Tasmania Election 2024

ABC News | Tasmanian Labor leader Rebecca White resigns after three election losses

ABC News | Jacqui Lambie says she's 'absolutely ropeable' about a Liberal Party website

YouTube -The Juice Media | Visit Tasmania - Government Approved Version

The Australian Institute | Q&A: Native forest logging in Tasmania

What do Australian politicians do in their spare time? Sometimes they are gifted tickets to concerts, sporting events, or even airline lounge access. Find out more information here →

Guardian News | Anthony Albanese among several politicians to declare free Taylor Swift tickets

Guardian News | Concerts, horse races and ballet: Australian politicians declare their freebies after a busy summer

Guardian News | Gambling industry’s dozens of free event tickets to federal MPs raise fears of potential conflicts of interest

Science

On 8th April 2024 a total solar eclipse will cross Mexico, USA and Canada. Check the following links for more information about this event →

New York Times | Maps of the April 2024 Total Solar Eclipse

NASA | 2024 Total Eclipse: Where & When

Time and Date | Total solar eclipse over Australia in 2028

Astronomical Society of Australia | Detailed map for total solar eclipse 2028

Time and Date | Total solar eclipse over Australia in 2030

Astronomical Society of Australia | Detailed map for total solar eclipse 2030

Tasmanian kelp forests are showing hope in surviving the warmer climate. Read more about in at the ABC news site or watch an episode of Back Roads on iView →

ABC News | Giant kelp forests on Tasman Peninsula survive marine heatwave, brings 'hope' amid climate change

ABC iView | Back Roads - Series 10 Tasman Peninsula, TAS

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This week On Blurt Around The World:

What happened at the Brisbane City Council election on 16 March?
Harmony Day. What is it?
Giant sheep
World record for wearing jock hats!!

On Trump Watch we will see if Trump has the cash to pay his half a billion fine, spoiler he can't ! :)

On Reality Check we will fact check nuclear power and claims made by the opposition. Also, we'll fact check LNP claims that utes will go up $15,000 or more if the ALP introduce a fuel efficiency "tax".

And to round off the show, we will have some Good News. A couple of paid their wedding from collecting cans. And happiness index and Finland winning again!!

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Queensland council elections were held on 16 March 2024. The one Wencee is focused on is the Brisbane City Council and where the Greens landed. Prior to the election the Greens were confident in a big swing towards them and gaining several new seats. One was retained (The Gabba), one gain (Paddington) and one in the balance (Walter Taylor) →

Brisbane City Council Election 2024 Results

Harmony Day is celebrated on 21 March. It was originally started in Australia in 1999 by PM John Howard and then expanded to Harmony Week by Scott Morrison. Here are some links about Harmony Day, UN End Racism campaign and the Sharpeville Massacre of 1960 →

Australian Government Dept of Home Affairs | Harmony Week

Parliament of Australia | Harmony Day - a celebration of cultural diversity

United Nations | End Racism Day

Britannica | Sharpeville Massacre 1960

Montana man from USA used sheep tissue and testicles to breed giant sheep to be able to sell to private hunting reserves →

AP News | Montana man used animal tissue and testicles to breed 'giant' sheep for sale to hunting preserves

St Louis City Museum sets world record for the most number of people wearing jocks (underwear) on their head →

UPI | Missouri museum takes world record for wearing underwear as hats

St Louis Today | Photos: City Museum sets world record for people wearing underwear on their heads on 314 Day

Trump Watch

Can Trump pay his record civil case fine for lying about the value of his properties? What happens if he can’t? Find out more here →

Politico News | Trump can’t post $464M bond in New York civil case, lawyers say

Pay Up Trump countdown

Homework

We discussed Sanyo on last weeks’ show. It was founded in 1947 and was acquired by Panasonic →

Wikipedia - Sanyo

Reality Check

The Australian federal government, ALP, has proposed a long awaited fuel efficiency standard for fuel powered vehicles entering the country. As usual, the LNP, are claiming this amounts a new “tax” by the ALP when there is no tax. A tax, by definition, is a mandatory charge that collects revenue for the government. The new fuel efficiency standard will be a framework for vehicle manufacturers to ensure better fuel efficiencies and be penalised if they don’t or be able to buy credits from other manufacturers →

ABC News | Peter Dutton says Labor's proposed fuel efficiency standards constitute a ute or family car tax. Is that correct?

Australian Government | Cleaner, Cheaper to Run Cars: The Australian New Vehicle Efficiency Standard

Once again nuclear energy is being talked about in Australia to replace fossil fuel energy. And once again, there are lots of lies and deception going on. The Australian “news” is claiming that majority of Australians would back a nuclear power plant. For more information about the viability of nuclear energy as a power source in Australia read the following links →

ABC News | Nuclear power in Australia — a silver bullet or white elephant?

The Australian | Most Australians would back a move to small scale nuclear power

International Energy Agency | History

Why was the International Energy Agency set up? Because of 1973’s oil crisis | World Economic Forum (weforum.org)

Good News

A Dubbo couple raise over $11,000 for their wedding by reaching out to the community to collect cans and in return for 10 cents for each can. Here’s how they did it →

ABC News | Return and Earn recycling scheme refunds pay for Dubbo couple's dream wedding

YouTube | Crushing Aluminum Cans - you’ve been doing it WRONG

Who are the happiest countries in the world? Once again, the Finns come out on top at number 1. Find out why and how they do it here →

Good News Network | For World Happiness Day, Finland Wants to Bring 5 Winners to World’s Happiest Country – Crowned 7 Years in a Row

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Blurting around the world this week:

The ever increasing size of Australian homes
NSW falling behind renewable targets
The Oscars and the streaker!!

On Indelible Indigenous, Wencee blurts about Closing the Gap report recently announced. And the Kegsta is chatting on The Gomeroi win.

Then to round out the show, On This Day, Wencee and the Kegsta will inform you of events that happened on 12 March in history.

Oh nearly forgot, Jokes of the week, so get your jokes ready!!

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Ever wondered how large a house was in the 20th century? Wonder no longer. Read the following article on how large Austrlian homes are and how they compare to homes in other countries →

Guardian News | Homes on steroids: how Australia came to build some of the biggest houses on Earth

The largest state by population NSW is falling short on its rollout of renewables. Will it reach the 82% renewable energy target for the grid by 2030? Find out more here →

Guardian News | NSW lags on rollout of renewables, putting Australia’s 2030 clean energy target at risk

The Oscars 2024. Who are the winners? Anything funny happen during the oscars? Here are some links to see what happened →

Oscars official | Nominees and winners

YouTube | Jimmy Kimmel’s Oscars Monologue 2024

YouTube | Oscars 2024: Nearly naked John Cena presents award for Costume Design

YouTube | John Cena Quickly Fitted With Robe After Nude Oscars Skit

YouTube | Ryan Gosling, Mark Ronson, Slash & The Kens - I'm Just Ken (Live From The Oscars 2024)

Homework →

Emma Stone did indeed another Oscar. She won the Best Actress award for La La Land in 2017.

Correction on announcing the Oscar winner for Best Animated Feature. Wencee mentioned it went to “How Do You Live”. The actual winner was “The Boy And The Heron”. AI got it wrong this time and it wasn’t verified.

Indelible Indigenous

The Australian government recently release an interim report on the Closing The Gap. To find out what is doing well and where we are still failing, read the following Guardian news article →

ABC News | Latest Close the Gap data shows only five out 19 targets for Indigenous Australians are 'on track'

In a significant win for the Gomeroi People, the Federal Court has ruled climate change impacts must be properly considered when determining whether a fossil fuel project can go ahead on native title land →

The Conversation | The Gomeroi win puts native title holders in a stronger position to fight fossil fuel projects on their land

On This Day

We blurt about world events, births and deaths that happened on this day, 12 March.

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Blurting around the world this week:

French Constitution what up?
Has Apple killed it's car?
And what does a Peregrine falcon have to do with Taylor Swift?

On Trump Watch the Kegsta will talk about the myriad of cases Trump is fighting give you the link payment countdown!

Then on Party In The USA, Wencee will talk about Cookie Monster and what he thinks about shrinkflation. The Kegsta will chat about gun shy NRA.

To round out the show, on Chinese Takeaway, Wencee will explain why Chinese tourism to Australia is down. And the Kegsta will see why the Chinese don't want to be civil.

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Apple has killed it’s plan to build the Apple Car as predicted by friend of The New BLurt, Dan Ilic →

Facebook | What if Apple made a car?

Apple Insider | Apple Car

Bloomberg News video | What Killed the Apple Car?

A peregrine falcon that lives at Stadium Australia "lost flight" as crews were preparing the venue for Taylor Swift's opening night →

ABC News | Peregrine falcon rescued after crashing Taylor Swift concert set-up at Stadium Australia

ABC Listen | Craig Reucassel talks with Jess Crause from Sydney Wildlife Rescue about the falcon

Great white shark beached on northern NSW beach →

ABC News | Great white shark dies after washing up on Kingscliff Beach

France becomes the first country in the world to enshrine in their constitution the right to have an abortion →

Guardian News | France makes abortion a constitutional right in historic Versailles vote

Trump Watch

Trump has many legal battles going on. And he has damages to pay for. Here’s where each criminal and civil case against Trump stands →

Trump tracker | How much does he owe?

Guardian News | Donald Trump case tracker: where does each investigation stand?

Party In The USA

Cookie monster weighs in on the economy in the USA! He’s complained about the shrinkflation on his cookies →

Guardian news | Cookie Monster and Ohio senator make odd allies in shrinkflation complaint

Twitter | Cookie monster tweet

Can you trust the NRA when it’s former leader has been charged with corruption? Read all about it here →

New York Times | N.R.A. Stung by Corruption Verdict Tied to Millions of Misspent Dollars

Chinese Takeaway

Have Chinese tourists returned to Australia? If not, why not? If not here, where are they going? Find out more here →

Guardian News | Chinese tourism to Australia still in the doldrums after pandemic travel bans

Malaysian government launches new campaign to encourage more Chinese to join the civisl service →

Focus Malaysia | Enticing Malaysian Chinese to join civil service.

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What on the show this week?

In Blurt Around The World, we will talk Tay Tay and Slash.

The Kegsta saw Slash live in Melbourne!

Wencee drove to Sydney to see the biggest music artist at the moment, Taylor Swift. Has Wencee become a Swiftie?

Also, man caught at border with snakes down his pants, and why is gen z so divided!!

Then Wot's On The Box, Wencee will review Raising Dion. And The Kegsta will blurt about Madman and Professor.

Last but not least, Let's Get Technical the Kegsta will inform us about "the godfather of AI" and Wencee will update us on latest RMIT research in "water batteries".

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Rod Stewart performed at the biggest concert in the world in 1994. He performed to 4.2 million people on Copacabana Beach in Rio De Janeiro on 31 December 1994 →

Guitar Lobby | 30 Biggest Concerts of All Time

Guinness Book of Records | Largest free rock concert attendance

Generation Z shows a unique gender divide, with girls being more progressive while young men may feel negative towards feminism, influenced by various factors including economic challenges, the pandemic, and online culture. Find out more by listening to this Guardian News podcast →

Guardian News AU | Why is generation Z so divided on gender? – Full Story podcast

New York City resident gets caught with his pants down, no sorry, with snakes in his pants crossing the Canada-USA border. He was sentenced to a year on probation and fined $5000 →

AP News | Caught at border with pythons in his pants, New York City man fined and sentenced to probation

Let’s Get Technical

Current battery technology is very bad because:

it is not easily recyclable and so bad for the environment,
can damage the environment if buried in the ground
conditions for the people who mine the rare minerals at mine sites in many countries are very poor.

RMIT researchers in Australia are progressing very well developing water batteries →

Guardian News | Greener ‘water batteries’ a step closer thanks to breakthrough by Melbourne researchers

If you are interested in the RMIT research paper on the water batteries, follwo this link →

Research battery | Synergy of Dendrites-Impeded Atomic Clusters Dissociation and Side Reactions Suppressed Inert Interface Protection for Ultrastable Zn Anode

Other water battery researchers from other parts of the world →

Engineering And Technology | Water-based batteries studied as safe alternative to lithium

phys.org news | Inexpensive and stable—The salt water battery

Should we be worried about Artificial Intelligence (AI)? The godfather of AI, Geoffrey Hinton is concerned about the way AI and chatbots are evolving →

New York Times | ‘The Godfather of A.I.’ Leaves Google and Warns of Danger Ahead

Wot’s On The Box

On this weeks’ show, the Kegsta reviewed two features.

The Kegstar gave “Killers of The Flower Moon” 4.2 out of 5 blurtstars →

YouTube | Killers of the Flower Moon official Apple TV trailer

Watch Killers of The Flower Moon on Apple TV

The Kegsta gave “The Professor And The Madman” 4.7 out of 5 blurtstars →

YouTube | The Professor And The Madman official trailer

Watch The Professor and The Madman on Netfilx

Wencee reviewed Raising Dion and gave it 4.7 out of 5 blurtstars →

YouTube | Raising Dion official Netflix trailer

Watch Raising Dion on Netflix

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We've had a week off, now lets get on with it !

Tonight's show?

Like it or not, but the biggest show on the planet is in town. Melbourne and Sydney to be exact. Arguably, the biggest entertainer at the moment, Taytay has completed 3 concerts in Melbourne and now she is in Sydney preparing for her first show this Friday.

Let's see what she's been up to.

Also, we will talk Trumpwatch , whats orange head done now , tune in to find out !.

Then on to my fave segment Beerducation. Wencee (Me ) is being adventurous and will review the Pavlova Passionfruit Sour by Currumbin Valley Brewing and the Kegsta will review Lush Guava Beer mmm, sounds yummy not !

Then we finish off the show with Nature Calls where the Kegsta will blurt about critters about the house and Wencee will chat about the oldest wild platypus found in Australia.

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Young woman in Sydney bitten by suspected bull shark and survives the encounter →

ABC News | Expert says shark attacks in Sydney Harbour are 'rare' after woman bitten

ABC News | Sydney Harbour shark bite victim Lauren O'Neill thanks paramedics, public

Efruz the four year old surfing Jack Russell all the rage in Peru →

Guardian News | Jack Russell terrier who loves to surf makes a splash on beaches of Peru

Dog Time News | Jack Russell Terrier Surfing Waves in Peru Captured on Video

Trump watch

The Trump show continues. This time it’s the Fraud /Valuation case where Trump must pay damages before he can appeal →

https://www.reuters.com/legal/how-will-trump-pay-his-355-million-civil-fraud-judgment-2024-02-16/

Actually 400 mil + 100,000 a day in interest !!

Beerducation

Pavlova Passionfruit Sour by Currumbin Valley Brewing and the Kegsta will review Lush Guava Beer

Not including links, you don’t want these beers !! We’ve done you a favour

Nature calls

The oldest platypus in the wild:

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/feb/15/worlds-oldest-platypus-found-in-the-wild-age-melbourne-water?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

How three housemates in COVID lockdown discovered their Brisbane home was a biodiversity hotspot

https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2024-02-10/biodiversity-hotspot-lockdown-housemates-brisbane-species/103210874?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=other

This project is more than just a backyard survey; it's a call to action. By embracing and nurturing the biodiversity on our doorsteps, we can transform our urban landscapes into vibrant refuges for life. Remember, even a single native plant or a corner left wild can create a ripple effect, attracting new species and fostering a healthier environment for all. So, step outside, explore, and be amazed by the hidden oasis waiting to be discovered in your own backyard!

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We have a great show tonight. On Green There, Done That, we have a special guest, Charles Druckmann, Greens candidate for the upcoming Brisbane City Council election in March. We will go into why he has thrown his hat in the ring, how he will help his constituents if elected and many other things.

As usual, we will chat about the latest news happening around the world.

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On 16 March 2024, there will be Brisbane City Council elections across the 26 wards. On tonight’s show we have Charles Druckmann, Greens candidate for the Pullenvale ward which is located in the inner west suburbs of Brisbane. We have a candid chat about why he is running and what he will offer to the people of Pullenvale if he wins the election →

Greens | Official Greens page for Charles Druckmann

ABC News | Brisbane City Council Election 2024 Guides

ABC News | Brisbane City Council Election Preview

ABC News | Antony Green's summary of the Pullenvale ward

Blurt Around The World

6th February is Waitangi Day in New Zealand. What is it? Here are some links to read or listen to get educated →

Waitangi Day - Rā o Waitangi | History of Rā o Waitangi

Half Arsed History Podcast | EPISODE 293: THE TREATY OF WAITANGI

ABC News | Aotearoa New Zealand's Waitangi Day through the eyes of Pacific people

A French professional photographer often wondered why there was an obsession for taking selfies. He came across the Skinner box, which scientists use to study rats. So the photographer, Augustin Lignier, designed a Skinner box for rats to take selfies. Here are the results →

New York Times | Our Rodent Selfies, Ourselves

YouTube | Kea Parrot destroys car

The creator of the endless scroll in apps was Aza Raskin →

GQ Magazine | He Created Your Phone’s Most Addictive Feature. Now He Wants to Build a Rosetta Stone for Animal Language

The Grammy awards were awarded on 4 February 2024 with Taylor Swift becoming the first artist (of ANY gender) to win four (4) Album Of The Year awards besting Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon and Stevie Wonder who each won three (3) Album Of The Year awards →

ABC News | Grammys winners list 2024: boygenius, Killer Mike, SZA top awards count, Taylor Swift scores Album of the Year and Billie Eilish wins Song of the Year

MAGA supporters going ape s**t with Taylor Swift fans saying that this years’ USA elections will be rigged because of Taylor →

Politico | MAGA World Is About to Meet Taylor Swift’s Fandom. It Won’t Go Well.

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We've had our first long weekend in Australia but the news doesn't stop.

In Blurt Around The World:

Trump is in the headlines again, a Jack Russell who loves to surf, rats that like to take selfies, sharks in Sydney harbour and heaps more..

Then on Econobabble, we will see who the winners and losers are with Albo's change of the Stage 3 Tax Cuts which will come in, on 1 July 2024.

And to round up the show with Blurt On Society we have a quick look at the Australians Of The Year winners.

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Young woman in Sydney bitten by suspected bull shark and survives the encounter →

ABC News | Expert says shark attacks in Sydney Harbour are 'rare' after woman bitten

ABC News | Sydney Harbour shark bite victim Lauren O'Neill thanks paramedics, public

Efruz the four year old surfing Jack Russell all the rage in Peru →

Guardian News | Jack Russell terrier who loves to surf makes a splash on beaches of Peru

Dog Time News | Jack Russell Terrier Surfing Waves in Peru Captured on Video

Trump watch

The Trump show continues. This time it’s the E Jean Carroll defamation case where Trump must pay damages before he can appeal →

ABC News | Donald Trump ordered to pay writer E Jean Carroll $US83.3 million as defamation trial reaches verdict

CNN News | Takeaways from the $83.3 million jury verdict against Donald Trump

Homework

Last week we asked how cyclone categories are classified. Follow this link from the Bureau of Meteorology with all five categories →

BoM | Tropical cyclone categories

Good reading about the impact of mosquitos and how they have killed nearly HALF of all known living humans EVER →

Amazon | The Mosquito: A Human History of Our Deadliest Predator by Timothy C. Winegard

Blurt On Society

On 25 January, the annual Australian Of The Year awards were handed out. The sitting Prime Minister hands out the awards. During the show, we spoke about Professor Georgina Long AO and Professor Richard Scolyer AO joint winners of the top award, as well as Yalmay Yunupiŋu (Senior Australian of the year), Emma McKeon AM (Young Australian of the year) and David Elliott OAM (Local hero) →

Australian Government | Australian Of The Year nominees and winners

ABC News | Melanoma researchers Richard Scolyer and Georgina Long named joint 2024 Australians of the Year

Commercial tanning salons have been banned in all Australian states and territories since 2016. What is Melanoma?

Cancer Council | Types of cancer - Melanoma

Econnobabble

The Australian ALP government introduced changes to the Stage 3 tax cuts which reduced the tax cuts for the super rich and distributed it to people on lower wages. Broken promise or changing the plan due to current economic circumstances? →

ABC News | Most taxpayers to get $804, but high-end tax cut halved as government rewrites stage 3

For those unfortunate souls who earn more than $200,000 not getting their fair share of the Stage 3 tax cut, here are some tips to help survive on the the $4,500 tax cut you will get instead of the $9,000 promised previously →

The Chaser | Top 10 savings tips for struggling one percenters only getting an extra $4.5k in tax cuts

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Far north Queensland is battening down the hatches. Tropical cyclone Kirrily is fast approaching the Townsville area.

First up on the show this week is Great People That Did Stuff. We'll learn who invented spray on skin and also talk about Marcus Aurelius.

Then on Do Ya Self A Favour, we'll check out the latest podcasts we are listening. Like The Squiz Today, Am I The Arsehole, Hardcore History, Dollars & Sense and revisiting The Imperfects.

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Cyclone Kirrily hits far north Queensland. It was predicted to hit as a category 3 but when it hit landfall it was downgraded to a category 2. The definition of a category 2 cyclone is →

Destructive winds. Minor house damage. Significant damage to signs, trees and caravans. Heavy damage to some crops. Risk of power failure. Small craft may break moorings.
Maximum mean wind speed 89–117 km/h.
Typical strongest gust 125–164 km/h.

BoM | Tropical cyclone categories

ABC News | Ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily updates: Severe weather warning and flood watches remain in place as weather system moves west as a tropical low

ABC News | BOM to declare Tropical Cyclone Kirrily overnight as it tracks slowly towards Queensland coast

BMW begins testing humanoid looking robots on the assembly line →

Axios News | 1 big thing: Humanoid robots at BMW

CONTROVERSY!! Despite being the highest-grossing movie of 2023, once again women are being forgotten at the 2024 Oscar nominations. Greta Gerwig (director) and Margot Robbie (leading actress) did NOT get a nomination for the Barbie movie.

Oscars nominations

Time | The Biggest Snubs and Surprises of the 2024 Oscar Nominations

Great People That Did Stuff

Marcus Aurelius ruled as the last of the "Five Good Emperors" of Rome, overseeing a period of relative peace and stability. He was also a dedicated Stoic philosopher, leaving behind insightful personal writings titled "Meditations" that continue to inspire people today →

MIT Archive | Classic books - The Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

Britannica | Marcus Aurelius emperor of Rome

Daily Stoic | Who Is Marcus Aurelius? Getting To Know The Roman Emperor

While talking about Marcus we also spoke about Mosquitos and a book about the history of the deadly insect →

Booktopia | The Mosquito Human History of Our deadliest predator by Timothy Winegard

Marie Stoner and Fiona Wood worked together to create the revolutionary spray-on-skin technology to treat burn victims. It allows burn injuries to recover quickly and with less scarring than skin grafts →

The Fiona Wood Foundation

Wikipedia | Spray On Skin

ABC News (2009) | Spray-on skin speeds up healing burns

We also spoke about Mosquitos and a book about the history of the deadly insect →

Booktopia | The Mosquito Human History of Our deadliest predator by Timothy Winegard

Do Ya Self A Favour

The Kegsta revisited The Imperfects podcast because he binged many episodes over the Christmas and New Year break. He particularly spoked about the following episodes →

Spotify | Lael Stone - Parent Yourself First
Spotify | Gina Chick
Spotify | Claire Bowditch
YouTube | Your Own Kind Of Girl · Clare Bowditch

Kegsta also reviewed Dan Carlin's Hardcore History which dives deep into historical events, weaving together meticulous research, dramatic storytelling, and insightful analysis. With his signature "big picture" approach, Carlin challenges listeners to confront complex historical narratives, question their assumptions, and contemplate the enduring relevance of the past →

Spotify | Dan Carlin's Hardcore History

Dollars And Sense unpacks complex economic data and its impact on your life, demystifying trends and policies with expert analysis from Chief Economist Greg Jericho →

Wencee reviewed the Squiz Today podcast. Squiz Today is your daily dose of news in Australia, delivered with a quirky, informative, and opinion-free approach, perfect for a quick and engaging update on the day's headlines. →

Spotify | Squiz Today

Wencee also reviewed “Am I The Arsehole?” Another Australian podcast where host Sammy Peterson talks with special guests about everyday social conflicts and seeking judgment on their own behaviour →

Spotify | Am I The Arsehole a Confessions sub podcast

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Link to Dan’s show on 1 February in Melbourne → https://www.malthousetheatre.com.au/what-s-on/malthouse-outdoor-stage/a-rational-fear

This episode is with the brilliant, funny and climate aware Dan Ilic, we were lucky to have Dan on for our 150th show, (I know ! ;) )

We chatted all things:

new show in Melbourne links above
moving to southern Highlands
what’s next
some nice teasers of new podcasts on the a rational fear label (Patreon)
some memories of the best shows after 1 million downloads !

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We have a big show today. We have the award winning, climate change campaigner Dan Ilic joining us to discuss climate change, the referendum, Russell Crowe, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and anything else we care to talk about.

In our last segment we will blurt about Great People That Did Stuff and we will focus on a couple of people who recently passed, Tina Turner and Rolf Harris.

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Banter

An extremely tired Western Australia Premier, Mark McGowan, to retire from politics citing exhaustion →

ABC News | Mark McGowan stands down as WA premier in shock announcement, citing exhaustion

Indian food inspector loses Samsung Galaxy 23 Ultra in a dam and drains 2 million litres of water to recover it →

ABC News | Indian official suspended after draining thousands of litres of water from dam to find lost phone

YouTube | The Indian Express news

National Reconciliation Week 2023 - Be a Voice for Generations →

National Reconciliation Week 2023

Green There, Done That

Wencee and the Kegsta chat to Dan about his part in 10 minute genius, a rational fear touring and what’s next, and getting over covid. Nearly forgot THE Russell Crowe gig.

UNSW - Introducing the 10 Minute Genius program

Podcast | A Rational Fear

Great People That Did Stuff

We lost another musical legend, Tina Turner →

ABC News | Tina Turner, legendary American singer dubbed the 'Queen of Rock'n'Roll', dies aged 83

We lost another Australian entertainer and artist, Rolf Harris, but can, or should we separate talent from convicted criminal sentence?

ABC News | Rolf Harris, disgraced former entertainer and convicted paedophile, dies aged 93

The Conversation | Even after his death, Rolf Harris’ artwork will stand as reminders of his criminal acts

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Join us on BLURT ON SOCIETY as we blurt with Mark from Dancing With The Black Dog,

https://www.dancingwiththeblackdog.com

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Banter

Cookie cutter sharks rips through a catamaran off Cairns, Australia →

Guardian News | Pencils with teeth: meet the tiny cookiecutter shark that attacked a catamaran off Cairns

ABC News | How a 40cm cookiecutter shark deflated a 9-metre catamaran off the coast of Cairns

Blurt On Society

This week we have a frank and honest conversation about mental health, in particular men’s health, with Mark from Dancing With The Black Dog. We talk R U OK day, how to get a mental health plan from your GP and many other topics →

Read Mark’s story here →

Dancing With The Black Dog blog page

Details on Australia’s Medicare Mental Health plans available through your GP →

Services Australia | Mental health care and Medicare

We also mentioned the following books by Johann Hari →

Amazon Audible | Stolen Focus

Amazon Audible | Lost Connections

Another book that could help your situation is by Eckhart Tolle →

Amazon | The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

We also talked about Black Eyed Peas →

YouTube | Black Eyed Peas - Now Generation

If you need support here are some services that can help:

Lifeline: 13 11 14

MensLine Australia: 1300 789 978

Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800

Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636

Trump watch

Trump in another court case. Does it ever end? Read more about it here →

BBC News | Trump suffers loss in second E Jean Carroll defamation case

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Another week, another country. Wencee is now in Thailand enjoying the heat and cultural activities that Chiang Rai offers.

Right, let’s get on with the show!!

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Jimmy Barnes cancels show after medical issue →

ABC News | Jimmy Barnes hospitalised with pneumonia, cancels festival appearance

ABC News | Jimmy Barnes shares update after back and hip surgery cancelled shows

Do your f*g mind!

How can brain parasites get in? Find out more here →

https://www.dyfmpod.com/

Purdue/sackler court case!

sackler news —> Will Purdue need to pay 6 million billion dollars for compensation?

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APOLOGIES FOR RUBBISH NOTES, Wencee is the king of notes and details, we have some of the best in the poddie world!

He has had some issues in Thailand unfortunately, whihc has meant its left to me and this is not my jam, as you can surely see :)

We are planning on doing one FINAL SHOW for the week tomorrow for XMAS but this is also up in the air so watch this space, if not we have loved your company in 2023, we will be back in 2024, a massive year with elections, UK and US , tons of trump stuff and more guests, so in case we don’t see you tomorrow night have a great chrissy from wencee and me and all at the New Blurt, thanks to all our guests in 2023, look forward to seeing the ol favourites again and some new faces.

So just in case this is our last show for 2023, thanks all that downloaded and enjoyed the poddie, we love bringing it to you, next year there should be some articles as well, watch this space.

Merry Christmas

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On this week's show, we will be having a Party In The USA where we will give a brief history of Thanksgiving, what is it, why they do it, and what does it mean? What does it mean for the govt, why do they pardon turkeys? wtf?

And on Nature Calls, Wencee will be talking about the Red-shanked duoc and the Kegsta will talk about the world’s most endangered species and what we need to do to save them!!

Right, let’s get on with the show!!

Nearly forgot, Wencee's live from Vietnam!

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New NZ government scraps revolutionary smoking ban legislation that would have saved lives. I guess they care more about tax collection than the health of our people →

New Zealand government scraps world-first smoking ban

And you thought that Clive Palmer was an Aussie. He is suing the Australia as a “foreign investor” →

Guardian News | Who knew Queensland’s richest man is a foreign investor?

Trump Watch

A new novel idea to disqualify Trump from running for the 2024 ballot →

BBC News | The 14th Amendment plan to disqualify Trump, explained

New York Times | Colorado Supreme Court Agrees to Take Up Trump’s 14th Amendment Case

Party In The USA

This week we covered Thanksgiving. How did it start and how did it evolve to that present-day Thanksgiving holiday?

Good Housekeeping News | The True Story Behind the First Thanksgiving

History.com | Thanksgiving

World History | Thanksgiving Day: A Brief History

Nature Calls

How endangered is the Red-Shanked Duoc from Vietnam? Find out more information here →

Endangered Primate Rescue Center| Red-Shanked Douc Langur

Chao Hanoi News | Endangered red-shanked douc langurs detected in central Vietnam

New England Primate Conservancy | RED-SHANKED DOUC LANGUR

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It's been two weeks since our last show and we've lots to cover.

In Banter we'll chat about the Hollywood actor's strike, Trump Watch, Taylor Swift, Trans Awareness week.

In our first segment we get into some Good News.

And we finish off with Across The Dutch and we will see why New Zealand is flapping about.

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Banter

Transgender Awareness Week is from 13 - 19 November 2023. Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is celebrated on 20 November. For more information visit the official webpage here →

Transgender Awareness Week

The Hollywood actors strike has come to an end after four months negotiating with the studios. The Australian movie industry also need to negotiate their own deals to protect their rights and IP. Follow the story here →

ABC News | Hollywood's actor strike ends, but artificial intelligence and wages a 'concern' for Australian industry

BBC News | Actors' strike ends: Which films will resume production

8th November will forever be remembered for the big Optus fail. A near full business day outage cause many issues across the nation when mobile, landline and broadband services went offline from 4am →

ABC News | What caused Optus's nationwide outage, and how long was it down for? Here's what we know

ABC News | Optus identifies cause of nationwide outage, says 'changes to routing information' after software upgrade to blame

Trump Watch

We covered the latest news about the various federal cases against the former US president →

BBC News | Donald Trump: Legal experts see uphill battle in fraud case

Guardian News | Trump unleashes outrage at court clerk online barely an hour after gag order paused

Good News

This weeks’ Good News comes from Queensland.

A chance meeting at a Local Government conference lead to half sisters to meet for the first time →

ABC News | These sisters would never have met had it not been for a kind word at a work conference

And on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, a father and son who are eco-warriors, cleaning up the Noose River, found a lost and very expensive watch. They managed to find the owners →

ABC News | On a clean sweep of Noosa River, eco-warriors find $30,000 vintage watch

Across The Dutch

Who won the Bird of the Century? With the help of British John Oliver, US talk show host, a massive 350,000 votes were counted to determine the New Zealand bird of the century →

Official New Zealand Bird of The Century webpage

And the winner is....pūteketeke

Guardian News | ‘Puking’ pūteketeke crowned New Zealand bird of the century after John Oliver campaign

votethisbird.com

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Happy trick or treating! That's right, it's Halloween and it has certainly taken a foothold here in Australia.

Today we will take you back to how Halloween originated and how it became commercialised.

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Banter

Bushfires raging across South East Queensland →

Queensland bushfire update - 31 October 2023

Bruce the brolga at one with Brisbane Moreton Bay area residents →

Guardian News | How Bruce the brolga won over a Queensland community

Day of the Dead history and how it’s gained a global following →

CNN | Day of the Dead is full of longstanding traditions meant to honor ancestors

History.com | Day of the Dead: How Ancient Traditions Grew Into a Global Holiday

Blurt on Society

Some links on the ancient and modern history of Halloween →

History.com | A history of Halloween

BBC | Trick or treat? A brief history of Halloween traditions

Great People That Did Stuff

To keep the Halloween theme for this show, Tim Burton created “The Nightmare Before Christmas” movie. It was directed by Henry Sellick and the soundtrack was produced by Danny Elfman →

New York Times | ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’: A Hit That Initially Unnerved Disney

Famous villains associated with Halloween →

Fandom | Jason Vorhees from Friday the 13th

IMDB | Freddy Kruger from A Nightmare on Elm Street movies

Fandom | Michael Myers from the Halloween series

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It's been a tough week reflecting why the Voice referendum failed.

This week on Indelible Indigenous, Wencee and the Kegsta will look at why it failed and how we move forward. Also a quiz on how much we really know about referendums, live!

We will have the normal banter and TRUMP WATCH, see you there :)

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Banter

It’s been over 100 days but what’s happening with the Hollywood actors’ strike? We blurt about it on the show and here is some more information →

Euro News | Hollywood actors strike hits 100 days: What next (and why no Halloween costumes)?

To celebrate Cal Wilsons’ long career on the comedy circuit, here is a YouTube playlist of some of her shows over the last 20 years →

YouTube | Cal Wilson video playlist

You go on holidays and you expect your home to be standing. Not this family from Atlanta →

Associated Press News | Woman returns from vacation to find Atlanta home demolished

Indelible Indigenous

Tonight, Wencee and the Kegsta took a deep dive why the Voice referendum failed and where do go now? Here are some links to find out more information →

NITV News | The referendum is over, the Voice rejected. Where to from here?

NITV News | 'Not the end of the road': Reactions to the defeated Indigenous Voice referendum

ABC News | The No victory in Voice to Parliament referendum reveals more than a divide between urban and regional Australia

ABC News | The Voice to Parliament has been rejected by Australians in a referendum. What happens now?

How well do you know about reconciliation in Australia? Take the quiz to find out →

Reconciliation Australia | Take the reconciliation quiz

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We are gutted here at The New Blurt. We were hoping Australians would find it in their heart to recognise the First Nations of this country and enshrine their Voice in our Constitution. Wencee and the Kegsta were working as hard as we could to make it happen.

Alas, the majority of Australian voters did not agree with the proposal. So, to respect the First Nations wishes, we will have a weeks' silence before we talk more in depth of where we go from here to get First Nations reconciliation back on track.

First off the bat: Across The Dutch, we will talk all things Kiwi.

Then in our last segment, Green There Done That, we will talk about how electric bikes are taking over.

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Banter

Poland had an election on 15th October and the opposition party, Civic Coalition, led by Donald Tusk has been elected to lead the country →

ABC News | Polish Opposition Leader Donald Tusk declares an election win — so what does this mean for relations with Ukraine?

Politico News | Poland election results: Opposition secures win, final count shows

Stranded Mako shark on Florida beach, bravely saved by passersby →

Insider news | Dramatic video shows a stranded shark thrashing wildly as beachgoers try to save it

Across The Dutch

In more election news, New Zealand also went to the polls over the weekend of 14th/15th October. The NZ Labour party suffered a massive loss and the Kiwis have elected the National Party to lead them for the next 3 years. Read more information here →

ABC News | New Zealand elects new government as Labour suffers heavy losses across electoral map

The Conversation | It’s National on the night as New Zealand turns right: 2023 election results at a glance

Green There, Done That

What’s better than an electric vehicle? An electric bicycle. It’s great for short distances and better than driving to the local shops for some milk! Here’s more information about why more Australians are investing in e-bikes →

Guardian News | ‘They pay for themselves’: why more Australian families are ditching cars for e-bikes

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We're in the last days before the crucial Voice referendum. C'mon Australia. Let's push for a positive change, VOTE YES!

We have a special Blurt On Society segment today. We have Mike, a Melbourne MICA paramedic on the show and we will talk a day in the life of a paramedic.

We'll finish off with Wot's On The Box, where Wencee will review Gentefied on Netflix and the Kegsta will review an Australian movie called Happy Sad Man.

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Banter

We blurted about China’s 996 policy were people work from 9am to 9pm 6 days a week. Here’s more information about that news →

BBC News | China steps in to regulate brutal '996' work culture

What is the role of the Australian Electoral Commission in elections and referendums? Read the following for more information →

Australian Electoral Commision | About AEC

Trump Watch

What’s happening with Trumps’ numerous trials? Here’s one of the current ones regarding his over-inflation of the value of his properties →

Guardian News | Trump real estate case: what to know about the civil fraud trial

Blurt On Society

We had a chat with Mike the Ambo (MICA). Join us to find out a “Day In The Life of An Ambo”.

Ambulance Victoria | Types of paramedics, including what MICA paramedics do

Ambulance Victoria | 50 years of MICA

Wot’s On The Box

Gentefied on Netflix was reviewed by Wencee and gave it out 4 of 5 Blurtstars.

YouTube | Genetefied trailer

Netflix | Genetified series

Kegsta reviewed Happy Sad Man and he gave it 4.6 out of 5 Blurtstars.

Official website for Happy Sad Man

YouTube | Happy Sad Man trailer

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Collingwood has now won an equalling 16th premiership with Carlton and the Drug cheats, they have far better chance of making it 17 than the others!

To read the Australian Constitution, follow this link:

Parliamentary Education Office and Australian Government Solicitor | AUSTRALIA’S CONSTITUTION

Sports Of All Sorts

We at The New Blurt are supremely joyous that the mighty AFL team Collingwood won the Grand Final for 2023 →

AFL | Sweet 16: Magpies outlast Lions in thrilling Grand Final

Collingwood Football Club | Family Day photo gallery

Collingwood Football Club | One flag, one daughter and 44 sons: McRae's day to remember

Party In The USA

50 Moments That Define the Trump Presidency

https://www.theatlantic.com/unthinkable/

Who truly was the most dishonest president?

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-56246507

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Victoria is reeling that the longest serving Labor premier has suddenly resigned. Well, maybe not all Victorians are crying.

Speaking of crying, Hollywood screenwriters and actors might be crying with joy as their strike might be coming to an end.

On tonight's show, in our Science segment we'll cover the latest NASA success story and have conversations with plants.

And in Econobabble, Wencee will tell us all about a method to make housing affordable. It's not a quick fix, but it could work. And Kegsta will let us in on the economics state of the states.

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Banter

Victoria’s longest serving Labor premier, Dan Andrews, resigns after 9 years as premier and 21 years in Victorian politics →

Guardian News | Daniel Andrews resigns as premier of Victoria

Screenwriters strike. What’s the latest news? Find out here →

CNN News | Writers Guild and studios reach tentative deal, potentially ending a monthslong strike that ground Hollywood to a halt

What happens when you take a selfie and forget about your surroundings? You fall 10m down a cliff →

Guardian News | Woman falls off Phillip Island cliff while trying to take photos

Can Apple Airpods survive in your stomach? One woman find out the hard way →

Apple Insider News | Woman accidentally discovers swallowed AirPods are acid resistant for nine hours

Science

NASA’s spacecraft that dug asteroid dust, arrives on Earth ready to be studied →

NASA | OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Capsule Lands in the Utah Desert

Ever conversed with plants? Researchers at the University of Cambridge are using Optogenetics, light stimulus, to activate plant cells. You can find detail here →

Science Daily | Conversations with plants: Can we provide plants with advance warning of impending dangers?

Econobabble

Ever wondered how your states’ economy is performing against other states? We have the answers and here are some links you can read for more information →

Commonwealth Bank | State of the States - State and Territory Economic Performance Report

Grant Thornton | 2023-2024 State Budget Updates: Navigating the evolving grant funding landscape

Reserve Bank Australia | Economic Growth Explainer

In Australia there’s a housing crisis that has been decades in the making. New Zealand made changes seven years and are only now seeing positive changes that is making housing more affordable. Find out what the NZ government did here →

ABC News | New Zealand's housing density experiment saw approvals for new builds in Auckland 'skyrocket' while house prices kept climbing

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Hi all just a 30 minute episode mainly talking Pies in SOAS(sportsOf All Sorts)

If you are Pies supporter then this lil bewdy is for you, enjoy !!!

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Yes, yes, yes. Australians across the nation marched together to show support for the Yes campaign for a Voice in parliament.

Our first segment let's talk beer. Wencee will review Blackflag Brewing and Kegsta reviews Bright Brewery Frost Fire Australian Strong Ale.

Then on Do Ya Self a Favour, Wencee will review ABC's J Files podcast and Kegsta will review Films To Be Buried With.

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Banter

Nuclear power - Is Australia ready for it?
The Voice Yes23 rally on 17 September 2023.
Slideshow of Wencee's Yes23 rally
AFL
Preview of Pies vs Greater Western on 22 September 2023. Will Wencee have a heart attack during the match? Tune in to next week’s show to find out.
And Brisbane Lions tussle it out with Carlton Blues.
Kegsta is predicting a Grand Final with Pies vs Lions.
Trump Watch
Can the 14th Amendment disqualify him from the ballot?
The 14th Amendment plan to disqualify Trump, explained
Can the USA president, Joe Biden, be impeached?
ABC News | Joe Biden is facing an impeachment inquiry. Here's what that means for the US president
Will Hunter Biden be indicted?
New York Times | Hunter Biden Indicted on Gun Charges

Beerducation

This week, the Kegsta reviewed the Frost Fire Australian Strong Ale from Bright Brewery. This brewery is located in Bright, Victoria. Kegsta rated it 72/100 points.

Bright Brewery - Frostfire Australian Strong Ale

And Wencee reviewed the Rage Juicy Pale Ale from Blackflag Brewing. Blackflag Brewing can be found in Mooloolaba. Wencee rated it 77/100 points.

Blackflag Brewing - Rage Juicy Pale Ale

Do Ya Self A Favour

Kegsta reviewed the “Films To Be Buried With” podcast which is hosted by Brett Goldstein. Kegsta rated it 4.2 out of 5 blurtstars.

Google Podcasts | Films To Be Buried With podcast

Spotify | Films To Be Buried With podcast

Wencee reviewed ABC Listen The J-Files hosted by Caz Tran. Wencee rated it 4.2 out of 5 blurtstars.

ABC Listen | J-Files

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In this mini episode we give you our banter on our “Banter on Can we fix it? YES23 we can” episode:

We blurt about:

Nuclear power - Is Australia ready for it?
The Voice Yes23 rally on 17 September 2023.
Slideshow of Wencee's Yes23 rally
AFL
Preview of Pies vs Greater Western on 22 September 2023. Will Wencee have a heart attack during the match? Tune in to next week’s show to find out.
And Brisbane Lions tussle it out with Carlton Blues.
Kegsta is predicting a Grand Final with Pies vs Lions.
Trump Watch
Can the 14th Amendment disqualify him from the ballot?
The 14th Amendment plan to disqualify Trump, explained
Can the USA president, Joe Biden, be impeached?
ABC News | Joe Biden is facing an impeachment inquiry. Here's what that means for the US president
Will Hunter Biden be indicted?
New York Times | Hunter Biden Indicted on Gun Charges

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Join us on BLURT ON SOCIETY as we blurt with Mark from Dancing With The Black Dog, https://www.dancingwiththeblackdog.com.

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Banter

Cookie cutter sharks rips through a catamaran off Cairns, Australia →

Guardian News | Pencils with teeth: meet the tiny cookiecutter shark that attacked a catamaran off Cairns

ABC News | How a 40cm cookiecutter shark deflated a 9-metre catamaran off the coast of Cairns

Blurt On Society

Read Mark’s story here →

Dancing With The Black Dog blog page

Details on Australia’s Medicare Mental Health plans available through your GP →

Services Australia | Mental health care and Medicare

We also mentioned the following books by Johann Hari →

Amazon Audible | Stolen Focus

Amazon Audible | Lost Connections

Another book that could help your situation is by Eckhart Tolle →

Amazon | The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

We also talked about Black Eyed Peas →

YouTube | Black Eyed Peas - Now Generation

If you need support here are some services that can help:

Lifeline: 13 11 14

MensLine Australia: 1300 789 978

Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800

Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636

Trump watch

Trump in another court case. Does it ever end? Read more about it here →

BBC News | Trump suffers loss in second E Jean Carroll defamation case

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Lot's happening in the news this week. Alan Joyce arrives at the Qantas departure lounge. The ongoing US writers strike.

Joining us on BLURT ON POLITICS, we have Dr Marija Taflaga (Political Scientist, ANU) discussing Citizens Assembly, CPAC, and much more...

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Banter

John Farhnam’s “You’re The Voice” is now the official song for the Yes campaign →

Guardian News | You’re the Voice: John Farnham lends song that ‘changed my life’ to yes side advertisement

Mitch Tambo singing You’re The Voice in Gamilaraay language →

YouTube | Mitch Tambo singing John Farhnam's You're The Voice

And some good news. Jolien Boumkwo, a shot putter, runs 100m hurdles so that the Belgian team don’t get disqualified →

Guardian News | Shot putter runs 32sec 100m hurdles after injury hits Belgium at Euro Champs

Joyce quits CEO at Qantas →

Guardian News | Alan Joyce quits immediately as Qantas CEO following tough week for airline

When size matters. How big are your burgers, really? →

Guardian News | How do Australia’s bestselling burgers stack up against their ads?

Blurt On Politics

Tonight we play the great chat with Dr Marija Taflaga that we recorded a few days ago.

We blurt about Citizens Assembly, CPAC, and many other things.

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We've been recording interviews for the new blurt, and Dr Marija Taflaga, our political expert is ready for download at https://thenewblurt.substack.com, See live-ish on next weeks’ show!

On to tonight!

Why is a cross not the same as a tick? All you no voters, just use an X if your not sure ;-)

On Banter. Trump watch...that mugshot, how did it worm its way in, the kiss that stopped the nation.

In our first segment we will blurt about the lovely creatures on this planet in a segment we call Nature Calls: Let's dispel some myths about Aussie fauna. And we will also talk about snow monkeys from Texas.

Then we finish off with some Good News. Cos we bloody need some!!

So let's get on with the show with Wencee and the Kegsta.

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Banter

Imagine living with a roundworm in your brain!! Find out how it happened here →

ABC News | Living roundworm pulled from brain of patient, suspected to have come from python poo

ABC News video | Surgeons pull an 8cm worm from woman's brain in Canberra

Dutton wants a cross to mean a No in the referendum →

ABC News | Peter Dutton to complain to AEC about tick and cross Voice referendum voting

Guardian News | ‘New low’: Peter Dutton accused of seeking to ‘undermine’ faith in Australia’s electoral system

Trump Watch

Here’s a sample of Trump mugshots →

Trump mugshot memes

Nature Calls

Snow monkeys in Texas? Really? How did they get there? Read the following links to find out more →

ABC News | How a group of Japanese snow monkeys wound up in sunny Texas

In 1972, Snow Monkeys Were Sent to a Texas Desert. Do They Still Remember Snow?

Australian fauna myths. Some of the Australian animals we discussed: Quokka, daddy long legs, Kangaroo and Emus, and crocodiles →

ABC News | Quokkas throw their babies at predators to escape, and other Australian animal 'myths'

YouTube | Emu walking backwards

Good News

When doing a Bradbury means saving lives. Winter Olympian Steve Bradbury saves swimmers from drowning →

ABC News | Winter Olympics gold medallist Steven Bradbury receives bravery award for rescuing four drowning swimmers

Australian runs his 100th marathon →

ABC News | Tasmanian 69-year-old runs 100th marathon

Barbie movie continues to break records →

ABC News | Barbie topples Harry Potter to become Warner Bros' highest-grossing film of all time

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Kids are off to their formals. Parents are in disbelief our kids have grown up so quick. But we still have a jam packed show for you tonight.

First off, on Chinese Takeaway, we see how the Chinese Communist Party Rock n' Roll.

Then on Green There, Done That, we show you some initiatives that will help the environment. And in the USA there was a landmark ruling brought on by child for a cleaner, healthier world.

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No such thing as climate change or climate warming. There’s sad news about Hawaii and the deadly bushfires they are currently experiencing →

ABC News | How a drought, a heatwave and a hurricane created Hawaii's deadliest wildfires ever

The Brisbane Intercolonial Exhibition was shortened to Ekka. Here is a little history about the Brisbane Ekka →

Ekka history

US writers' strike 2023 update →

Guardian News | Hollywood writers union mulls proposal from studios that would end strike

Reuters News | 100-day strike: Hollywood writers show unity and anger on picket lines

Trump Watch

Racketeering charges and other defendants →

Politico | 19 defendants: Here are all the people charged in the new Trump indictment

Chinese Takeaway

When censorship is taken too far. The CCP rewrites a Chinese folklore song →

New York Times | Rock ’n’ Roll According to the Chinese Communist Party

Green There, Done That

Youth lead landmark case against Montana that affects fossil fuel companies →

New York Times | Judge Rules in Favor of Montana Youths in a Landmark Climate Case

ABC News | Children's climate change case overturned on appeal as Federal Court dismisses government's 'duty of care'

Small initiatives to save this little planet we call home →

Use keep cups for hot beverages or sit down in the cafe and drink from their mugs.
Minimise shopping at the big supermarkets. They don’t pay their suppliers what they deserve. Often have inferior fresh produce.
Use less packaging products. For example, Who Gives a Crap.
Don’t need to wash jars that are going into recycle bin. This is because you’re using more energy and resource (water, electricity).
Use 10c recycle return system in your state.
WA and QLD: https://www.containersforchange.com.au/
NSW: https://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/your-environment/recycling-and-reuse/return-and-earn
Victoria: https://www.vic.gov.au/container-deposit-scheme
SA: https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/environmental_info/waste_recycling/container_deposit/collection_depots
Information for any state in Australia: https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/containerdeposit/
Medicine blister packs can be recycled. For example, Pharmacycle.
Buy milk in glass containers: https://schulzorganicdairy.com.au/glass-milk-bottles
Buy in bulk: https://graina.com.au/
Follow War On Waste (ABC TV): https://www.facebook.com/groups/WarOnWasteAU

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citizens assembly

pollies now- diversity in politics

electoral system , how small parties are voted in and how the function

integity in govt -commission wheres it at?

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We've had a week off and we are now chomping at the bit to bring you the latest in Wot's On The Box and Indelible Indigenous.

Join us tonight as we we talk about the Garma festival recently held in the Northern Territory in our segment we call Indelible Indigenous and also discuss the brilliant Dr Yunupingu, who started the festival.

Then to round out the show, we go Barbie vs Oppenheimer in Wot's On The Box.

We'll have some banter regarding deadly mushrooms, the Matildas and fire ants on the march.

So strap in and hold on to this 1979 Gemini we call The New Blurt!

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Banter

FIFA Women’s World Cup. Matilda’s vs Denmark →

ABC News | Matildas through to FIFA Women's World Cup quarterfinals as Sam Kerr returns in 2-0 victory against Denmark, England edge Nigeria

Alleged mushroom poisoning deaths in Victoria →

ABC News | Three people dead from poisoning at Leongatha in South Gippsland

Fire ants are marching south from Queensland into NSW →

ABC News | Fire ants expected to spread across Australia, as lessons arise from Queensland's eradication program

ABC News | Fire ants winning battle against eradication due to 'bureaucratic delays', says Invasive Species Council

Indelible Indigenous

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander audience members are warned that in this segment we mention names of deceased persons.

Yearly Garma festival →

SBS News | What is the Garma Festival and why is it significant?

Official federal Indigenous department | Garma's history of reconciliation and celebration

SBS News | Garma: the origins of the country's biggest cultural exchange event

ABC Behind The News | Garma Festival 2023 with Prime Minister as guest reporter

Guardian News | Garma festival 2023: celebrating past, present and future – in pictures

Dr Galarrwuy Yunupingu →

SBS News | Dr Galarrwuy Yunupingu: ‘Let us live by a law of another kind’

ABC News | Aboriginal land rights champion Yunupingu dies in Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory

Wot’s On The Box

Oppenheimer was reviewed by the Kegsta. He rated it 4.8 out of 5 Blurtstars.→

YouTube | Official Oppenheimer trailer

Barbie was reviewed by Wencee. He rated it 4.9 out of 5 Blurtstars. →

YouTube | Official Barbie trailer

Guardian News | Barbie movie tops $1bn in global box office ticket sales, breaking record for female directors

ABC News | Barbie movie banned by Vietnam government over scene showing nine-dash line over South China Sea

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We're glad to be with you again this week.

We have a bit to cover tonight where we will see how powerful the Australian passport is and why would you need a dog passport!

Our first segment, Party In The USA, we will talk about US Women's soccer player pay. Is it equal or are they still fighting? And will cricket take over baseball?

Then in Reality Check, we will talk about the Yes and No campaign official referendum pamphlet and see if they are telling the truth or porky pies.

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Banter

Is the bird dead? Twitter goes to X →

Guardian News | Will Elon Musk’s X rebrand help Twitter soar to new heights?

Dog passport? DNA testing dog poo? They are in a French country town to see if you didn’t pick up your dog poo →

SBS News | Dog owners required to carry pet 'passport' or face fine in this town's war on poo

More on passports. Which country’s passport has the power? Find out here where your country sits →

ABC News | Singapore has overtaken Japan as the world's most powerful passport — but where does Australia rank?

Are you part of the Barbenheimer phenomenon? Here’s some more information about that latest Hollywood buzz →

BBC News | What does 'Barbenheimer' really mean for Hollywood?

YouTube | BARBENHEIMER — THE TRAILER (4K)

You can’t say that Tom Cruise doesn’t deserve his massive paycheck for each movie he does. Here is the behind the scene on the Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning stunt →

YouTube | Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One | The Biggest Stunt in Cinema History (Tom Cruise)

Party In The USA

Why are the US women soccer players earning more at the FIFA Women’s World Cup???

New York Times | Why U.S. Players Will Get the Most Prize Money, Even if They Lose

It’s just not cricket. Cricket is taking off in the USA, of all places →

New York Times | In the Land of Football, a Cricket Oasis Rises Outside Houston

Reality Check

This week we analyse the official Yes and No referendum pamphlet →

Yes → Guardian News | The yes pamphlet: campaign’s voice to parliament referendum essay – annotated and factchecked

No → Guardian News | The no pamphlet: campaign’s voice to parliament referendum essay – annotated and factchecked

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Is old Orange scone going to jail yet, who knows. any other country would have been there years ago, BUT this is the US , they do things differently there.

This is a 5 minute teaser on our segment Trump Watch, enjoy, as DJT tries to find 11, 780 votes, to win the election?

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This week we have Andrew from Lifeblood on the show and we will chat about why they need blood donations, how they use the blood, does blood have a use by date?

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Banter

Hollywood actors joining the screenwriters to strike against the studios →

ABC News | Why are Hollywood actors joining writers on strike? How the Screen Actors Guild ended up here

Are the Commonwealth Games dead in the water? They are at least in Victoria for 2026 →

ABC News | Commonwealth Games scrapped in regional Victoria as government redirects allocated money

Make poverty history →

Guardian News | Make poverty history? A decade on from Gleneagles, it is a genuine possibility

Global Citizen - Join the Movement Changing the World

Blurt On Society

We are thrilled to have special guest Andrew here with us today from Lifeblood!

Lifeblood plays a crucial role in saving lives and ensuring a steady supply of blood for medical emergencies and treatments. Our guest brings great insights into the world of blood donation, transfusion, and the impact it has on lives.

Please enjoy our conversation with Andrew. Maybe think about becoming a donor. It’s easy, and there’s free food!! Seriously though you will be giving the gift of life, is there a better gift?

How to Donate

Please use the link below, will take you straight to donation page and if you are O negative DO IT NOW !! They need us !!

What Lifeblood will accept as donations:

plasma
blood
platelets
organ and tissue
breast milk (yeah i know right, who knew? )

Lifeblood - Donate here

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Hi all please enjoy 30 minutes of banter with Wencee and myself, we talk about “Dog poo passports, Singapore passport and Barbenheimer”.

We discuss the merits of dog poo passports, are they really the s**t? (sorry ) To me it sounds like an excrement idea.

Also we talk Barbenheimer, the phenomenon of having Oppenheimer and Barbie released on the same weekend and did it work?

Short answer YES it DID!!

so enjoy.

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I'm back on home territory after venturing to the deep south of Australia visiting the Kegsta in Mexico. (the cold one !! )

On this weeks show we get a little Frenched up as it is Bastille day in a few days time.

On This Day, - we will talk about Bastille Day amongst other things that happened on the 14th of July.

Then on Great People That Did Stuff we look at some influential French people such as Gilbert Du Motier, Andre the Giant, Louis Pasteur and Coco Chanel.

Allons-y!

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Banter

Homework - What is the collective noun of a platypus? A paddle of platypus.

Food wastage. Humans do too much of it. How can we minimise our food waste? Listen to the tips from the Kegsta →

AP News | 5 strategies for wasting less food in the kitchen.

Koreans get an extra birthday! Does that mean more presents too? Read all about it here →

Reuters News | South Koreans become a year or two younger as traditional way of counting age scrapped

Trump Jr cancels Australian tour (thank goodness) →

ABC News | Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil calls Donald Trump Jr a 'big baby' over cancelled tour

On This Day

It’s Bastille Day on 14th July. Here’s a bit of history on Bastille Day →

France 24 | Bastille Day: A brief history of France’s July 14 national holiday

History.com | Bastille Day

ABC News | What is France's Bastille Day and why is it celebrated?

Great People That Did Stuff

Some of the famous, influential, French people we talked about:

André René Roussimoff AKA André The Giant
Gilbert Du Motier AKA Lafayette
Coco Chanel

French Learner | 26 Most Famous French People In History

World History | Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette

Thought Co | Biography of Coco Chanel, Famed Fashion Designer and Executive

Wikipedia | André the Giant

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We are thrilled to have special guest Andrew here with us today from lifeblood!

The Blood bank plays a crucial role in saving lives and ensuring a steady supply of blood for medical emergencies and treatments. Our guest brings great insights into the world of blood donation, transfusion, and the impact it has on lives.

Please enjoy our conversation with Andrew, maybe think about becoming a donor its easy, and theres free food !! Seriously though you will be giving the gift of life, is there a better gift?

How to Donate

Please use the link above , will take you straight to donation page and if you are O negative DO IT NOW !! They need us !!

what lifeblood will accept as donations:

plasma
blood
organ and tissue
breast milk (yeah i know right, who knew? )

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The RBA has finally given mortgage holders some relief by not raising the interest rates this month.

To continue this excellent news from the RBA, this week on the show we cover some Good News where we will talk about a happy monkey and flying cars!

Then on Science, we ask the question, can we make electricity out of thin air. We also talk about poha berries, WTAF? Earthquakes in Melbourne, again?

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Banter

NAIDOC week →

Official NAIDOC Week website

Elon Musk makes changes to Twitter. Is this the end of Twitter? Find out what he’s changed this time →

ABC News | Elon Musk announces limit for how many posts users can read on Twitter

Good News

Happy Chimpanzee. A chimpanzee who’s life was lived in a laboratory all her life, has been retired with other chimpanzees on large, open enclosure →

Save The Chimps | A bio about Vanilla the chimpanzee

YouTube | CBC News Vanilla the chimpanzee sees the sky for the first time

The Alef flying car is getting closer to flying in the USA, perhaps by 2025 →

CNN News | A flying car prototype just got an airworthiness certificate from the FAA

Science

Making electricity out of thin air →

Guardian AU | ‘It was an accident’: the scientists who have turned humid air into renewable power

Nikola Tesla and his inventions →

Encyclopedia Britannica

History.com | About Nikola Tesla

More Melbourne “earthquakes”, or should that be tremors? Read all about it here →

ABC News | Victoria's latest earthquake: What do we know, and what can we expect next?

Could poha berries help fight antimicrobial resistance? UH Hilo students investigate

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Join us today where we will banter about the writers strike in America, briefly talk about the quasi-coup in Russia and pay tribute to Simon Crean, former ALP leader. And we also have Trump Watch.

Then in Indelible Indigenous we talk about how the Yes and No campaigns are spending their advertising dollar. We also talk about the First Nations exhibition called Rising: Shadow Spirit, which is currently on in Melbourne.

Then in Nature Calls, we talk about the platypus and a pre-historic skink.

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Banter

Hollywood directors come to contract agreement with the studios →

NY Times | Hollywood Directors Ratify Their Contract as Writers Continue to Strike

US TV shows and movies currently affected by the Hollywood strikes →

ET Online | The 2023 WGA Writers' Strike: Every Television Show That Has Been Affected So Far

Simon Crean, former ALP opposition leader passes away →

Guardian AU News | Tributes flow after former Labor leader Simon Crean dies age 74

Putin vs Wagner →

Guardian AU News | Why did Wagner turn on Putin and what does it mean for Ukraine?

ABC News | Wagner's rebellion is a catastrophic backfire on Putin, and he only has himself to blame

Indelible Indigenous

Where are the Yes and No campaigns spending their advertising money on social media? You will be surprised which states they are targeting? Read all about it here →

ABC News | What social media ads and polling tells us about the Voice to Parliament referendum campaign strategies so far

A new First Peoples exhibition in Flinders Street Station’s abandoned rooms. Be immersed in Ancestral systems of knowledge. Traverse time and celestial worlds. Reflect on the shadows of Australia’s history →

Rising: Shadow Spirit

Photos taken by The Kegsta at Shadow Spirit

Watch Megan Davies on ABC iView which aired on 26 June 2023 →

ABC iView | Australian Story A Voice From The Heart - Megan Davis (29 mins)

Nature Calls

The humble platypus →

WWF | Platypus

The Mega Chonk. What is it? Where was it discovered? When did it live? Find out more information here →

ABC News | 'Mega Chonk' giant prehistoric skink discovered by cave researchers

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You are listening to 20 minutes of banter on thenewblurt.susbtack.com, Wencee and I , always start the show each week, with a bit of banter, this week week chat about Spud having 21 properties, but still being a man of the people.

Wencee enjoying the freezing climbs of Melbourne in August, how quickly we forget ;)

If you want to listen to full show with Science and Good news, tune in Monday, you will be able to grab on your best podacst apps, or even your worst, enjoy !

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This episode is a cut from the full show that was aired on 27 June 2023. Enjoy this shortened episode.

Indelible Indigenous

Rising: Shadow Spirit

Photos taken by The Kegsta at Shadow Spirit

During the segment, Wencee talks about various poll results. Follow this link to see that graphs and polls that were discussed →

Graphs showing Voice poll results

Watch Megan Davies on ABC iView which aired on 26 June 2023 →

ABC iView | Australian Story A Voice From The Heart - Megan Davis (29 mins)

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Can you handle the cold? Out of the frying pan into the freezer. Winter has definitely settled in many parts of the country as we shiver to the coldest week of the year so far.

What better thing to do on a cold winters' day, or night, than snuggling up under the blanket and check out Wot's On The Box. The Kegsta will be reviewing "The Shrink Next Door". And then Wencee will turn to a family animated show called "The Owl House".

Then on Chinese Takeaway Wencee brings to you some of the fabulous inventions the Chinese have brought to the world. While the Kegsta will be blurting about Xi Jinping philosophy.

So sit back, put on your listening muffs, and check out what The New Blurt has to talk about this week.

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Banter

World Refugee Day, 20 June →

United Nations | World Refugee Day 2023

Asylum Seeker Resource Centre - Based in Melbourne

LNP member resign on allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards female politicians →

ABC News | Senator David Van resigns from Liberal Party following allegations of inappropriate behaviour

Female reporter from 1970s doing a vox pop on sexism in London →

BBC Archive | 1970: Female reporter turns tables on 70s men by PINCHING THEIR BUMS

Will the Grammy awards allow the use of AI when handing out awards?

AP News | Grammys: Only ‘human creators’ eligible to win, recording academy says response to AI

How Russians are silently protesting against the war in the Ukraine →

New York Times | Decoding the Antiwar Messages of Miniature Protesters in Russia

Chinese Takeaway

The Chinese have made some great inventions many centuries ago that we still use today. Here are a select few →

Compass: http://www.historyofcompass.com/compass-history/invention-of-the-compass/

Printing: https://www.britannica.com/topic/printing-publishing/History-of-printing

History of fonts: https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/latenightlive/the-meanings-of-typography/102443094

Paper Money: https://www.thoughtco.com/the-invention-of-paper-money-195167

Porcelain: https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/culture/porcelain-history.htm

Acupuncture: https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/acupuncture-0017051

Xi Jinping Thought philosophy. What is it and what does it mean for the Chinese population →

Al Jazeera News | China targets ‘unity in thought’ with campaign on Xi’s philosophy

Li Cunxin (Mao’s Last Dancer) retiring from the Queensland Ballet →

ABC News | Mao's Last Dancer Li Cunxin to step away from Queensland Ballet after stunning career

Wikipedia | Mao's Last Dancer (book)

Wot’s On The Box

The Shrink Next Door on Apple TV was reviewed by the Kegsta. He gave it 4.5 out of 5 Blurtstars →

YouTube | The Shrink Next Door trailer

Apple TV | The Shrink Next Door

The Owl House on Disney + was reviewed by Wencee. He gave it 3.7 out of 5 Blurtstars →

YouTube | The Owl House trailer

Disney + | The Owl House

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Hey listener enjoy 20 minutes of Banter with Wencee and the Kegsta, as we traverse, Russian protestors, sexist journalist (1970’s , woman) Refugee week and Trump watch.

If you want to hear the full episode inclusive of “Chinese Takeway” and “Whats on the Box”, tune in to download the full poddie on Monday.

1970's video

world refugee week

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Thanks for joining us this week on The New Blurt.

We have Wencee’s two favourite show segments, Beerducation and Science.

Wencee reviews a lager from Brick Lane Brewing and the Kegsta reviews a stout from Hargreaves Hill Brewing. Both breweries are from Victoria, Australia.

And in our Science segment, we look at what an average human being’s day looks like in a 24-hour cycle. Our daily activities are quite common regardless of where we live on this planet. And then we ask if flossing or brushing our teeth is necessary.

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Don’t forget to listen at the end of this weeks’ podcast to hear Dean Parkin and others from the Yes 23 campaign explaining what voting Yes means at this years’ Voice To Parliament referendum.

More information about the Yes campaign at this years’ Australian referendum for a Voice To Parliament →

https://yes23.com.au/

Banter

Trump indicted on 37 charges including obstruction and unlawful retention of defence information, to name but a few →

NPR | https://www.npr.org/2023/06/09/1181340894/trump-indictment-classified-documents-charges

Politico | Trump haphazardly stashed military secrets throughout his home, indictment says

The Voice To Parliament: Inform yourself with Thomas who was present at the Uluru Statement of The Heart →

The Australian Institute | The Voice to Parliament Handbook - Webinar with Thomas Mayo & Kerry O’Brien

Thomas Mayo & Kerry O'Brien | The Voice To Parliament Handbook

The Writers and Actors strike in the USA →

Hollywood Reporter | Tony Awards 2023: ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ Wins Big as Winners Praise Writers

ABC News | Aussie writer on Hollywood picket lines says strike is pivotal for global entertainment industry

YouTube | Ariana DeBose addresses the #WritersStrike on her "live and unscripted" monologue at #TonyAwards

YouTube | “I don’t know what these notes stand for" Ariana DeBose hosts the Tonys without a script

What does a 3.5 metre crocodile look like in your pool? Have a look here →

UPI | 10-foot crocodile removed from Florida swimming pool

Beerducation

This week, the Kegsta reviewed the Hargreaves Hill Brewing Russian Imperial Stout 2022. Hargreaves Hill is loaved in Steels Creek, close to Kinglake NE of Melbourne, Victoria. He rated it 75/100 points.

Hargreaves Hill Brewing - R.I.S. 2022

And Wencee reviewed the Brick Lane Brewing Hi Fi Dry Zero Carb Japanese Lager. Brick Lane Brewing are based in Dandenong, a suburb of Melbourne of Victoria. He rated it 78/100 points.

Brick Lane Brewing - Japanese Lager

Science

Recent studies gives us an idea of how the average human 24 hour day would look like →

ABC News | Everyone in the world has 24 hours, but how do they spend their time? This is what the average human day looks like

If you want to read the study on what a 24 hour day would look like have a look at this link →

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) | The global human day

What does the science say about flossing and brushing your teeth?

BBC News | Should you floss or not? Study says benefits unproven

Here is the study report on flossing and teeth brushing →

National Institutes of Health study on flossing and teeth brushing

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Hey Blurtstars, another little bonus before Monday , when we release the whole poddie, bit of banter with Wencee and also we chat about which beers we are reviewing.

Kegsta - RIS 2022 11.2 % abv (4 standard drinks, i know ! :) )

Wencee - Bricklane Japanese Lager 4.5 abv (1.2 standard drinks)

On the show , we mentioned Beechworth, thats Bridge Road, yes another avenue to walk for beer similar to a lane, definately not the same , and NOT in the country in Dandenong Victoria.

Apart from that enjoy your mini ep.

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Has it been a week already? As always, lots happening across the globe. Tonight, we will blurt about some of the important news going around.

In Let's Get Technical, Wencee will talk about the latest Apple reality headset that was announced today. The Kegsta will talk about EVs (electric vehicles) charging in 5 mins.

Then we turn to America in our segment we like to call, Party In The USA. Wencee will talk about the Hollywood actors and the Screen Actors Guild going on strike. And the Kegsta will talk about the debt ceiling being lifted.

And to round out the show on Nature Calls, Kegsta will chat about Ningaloo. And Wencee will ask if humans will ever understand how animals think.

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At the end of this episode, we have added Megan Davis’ 10 minute talk about the Voice To Parliament.

ABC Australia | The Voice to Parliament: Megan Davis | 10 minute Genius - Ep 6

Banter

June is Pride month. Here are links to the history and events happening in Australia →

History.com | Origins of Pride Month

Minus18 | Pride Month

Australian Pride Network | LGBTIQ Festivals and Events

US teenager wins spelling bee competition →

BBC News | Florida teenager Dev Shah wins US Spelling Bee with 'psammophile'

Rare sighting of wolverine in California →

Guardian News | Wolverine spotted for the second time ever in California in the last 100 years

Let’s Get Technical

The long awaited Apple augmented reality googles has been released. What is it? Is it worth it? Find out here →

YouTube The Verge | First Look of the Apple Vision Pro

Toms Guide | First look at the new Apple Vision Pro lens

Super-fast electric vehicle battery charging. Is it possible? When will it be available to the general public? →

I'mNovation Hub | NASA’s Fast Electric Charge for EVs: 5 Minutes and Good to Go

Is there an alternative to electric vehicles? Hydrogen powered vehicles could be the answer →

Smithsonian Magazine | Can Green Hydrogen Help Power Latin America?

Party In The USA

Why is US president Joe Biden in trouble? What is a debt ceiling? Here’s more information →

NPR | The fight over the debt ceiling could sink the economy. This is how we got here

What is the USA Inflation reduction act? →

Wiki | Inflation Reduction Act

Hollywood actors propose going on strike supporting the writers guild who went on strike in early May →

Guardian News | Hollywood actors union overwhelmingly votes to strike if talks fail with studios

Nature Calls

Do animals think like humans? How can we study animal thought behaviour? Let’s find out here →

Guardian News | Can humans ever understand how animals think?

Let’s discover the Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area →

WA Dept of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions | Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area

Word of the week

Some examples of anthropocentrism include the belief that humans are the only beings with souls, that animals exist solely for human use, and that nature is only valuable insofar as it serves human interests. Another example is the idea that humans have the right to exploit natural resources without regard for the long-term consequences.

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Latest Party in The USA, from our Ep126 episode, we discuss, the screen writers

guild and the latest in the debt celing saga in US.

Full episode can be heard inclusive of nature calls and lets get technical

on your best podcast app (or worst ;) )

Please enjoy this mini ep, who knows you might learn something :)

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In our last segment we will blurt about Great People That Did Stuff and we will focus on a couple of people who recently passed, Tina Turner and Rolf Harris.

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Banter

An extremely tired Western Australia Premier, Mark McGowan, to retire from politics citing exhaustion →

ABC News | Mark McGowan stands down as WA premier in shock announcement, citing exhaustion

Indian food inspector loses Samsung Galaxy 23 Ultra in a dam and drains 2 million litres of water to recover it →

ABC News | Indian official suspended after draining thousands of litres of water from dam to find lost phone

YouTube | The Indian Express news

National Reconciliation Week 2023 - Be a Voice for Generations →

National Reconciliation Week 2023

Green There, Done That

Wencee and the Kegsta chat to Dan about his part in 10 minute genius, a rational fear touring and what’s next, and getting over covid. Nearly forgot THE Russell Crowe gig.

UNSW - Introducing the 10 Minute Genius program

Podcast | A Rational Fear

Great People That Did Stuff

We lost another musical legend, Tina Turner →

ABC News | Tina Turner, legendary American singer dubbed the 'Queen of Rock'n'Roll', dies aged 83

We lost another Australian entertainer and artist, Rolf Harris, but can, or should we separate talent from convicted criminal sentence?

ABC News | Rolf Harris, disgraced former entertainer and convicted paedophile, dies aged 93

The Conversation | Even after his death, Rolf Harris’ artwork will stand as reminders of his criminal acts

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Hey Blurtstars, this is a BONUS episode, which is just the interview with Dan. The podcast will be available tomorrow morning as usual.

Wencee and I chat to Dan about his part in 10 minute genius, a rational fear touring and whats next, and getting over covid. Nearly forgot THE Russell Crowe gig.

So turn it up and enjoy thenewblurt with Dan Ilic.

10 minute genius

a rational fear - podcast

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We have another busy show for you today.

First up, on Sports of All Sorts, we cover both the conventional and wacky sports that are played on this planet.

Today we will talk about the FIFA World Cup 2023 and also a Japanese sport called Bo-Taoshi, gesundheit.

Then we go back in the annals of time (really dangerous word that) On This Day. Food will be a focus tonight.

And to top off the show, we talk Science this week. The Kegsta will be doing mushrooms and Wencee is sweeping the marine floor.

Nearly forgot Joke of the week this week, wahey !

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Malaysian comedian, Nigel Ng, aka Uncle Roger, has his social media accounts in China →

Guardian News | Comedian Uncle Roger has social media accounts suspended in China

Uncle Roger’s offending video that lead to his Chinese social media accounts to be suspended →

YouTube | Uncle Roger cancelled

It was sad to hear that Clare Nowland, 95 year old women tasered by NSW police, lost her life since we went to air. Vale Clare Nowland →

ABC News | Clare Nowland, 95-year-old woman tasered at Cooma nursing home, dies in hospital

How is the Yes vote going #voteyesaustralia #referendum

ABC News | What is the Indigenous Voice to Parliament? Here's how it would work and who's for and against it

ABC News | There are 11 First Nations MPs and senators. Here's what they think of a Voice to Parliament.

We stand with Stan Grant as he steps away from journalism →

Guardian News | Q+A presenter cites ‘poison’ of the media as he steps away from ABC show

Sports of All Sorts

Women’s Soccer World Cup will be played in Australia and New Zealand →

FIFA | Women's Soccer World Cup 2023

Australia’s Sam Kerr helps secure Chelsea win fourth WSL title in a row →

ABC News | Sam Kerr claims another trophy as Chelsea secure fourth-straight WSL title

Bo-taoshi, pole toppling, was created by the Japanese National Defence Academy during WWII. Here are some YouTube videos explaining the rules and also videos of actual “gameplay” →

YouTube | Rules of Bo-Taoshi

YouTube | Japanese Dangerous Sport, Bo-Taoshi

Science

Australian scientists announce new ocean floor map →

ABC News | Scientists unveil mass online mapping tool revealing marine life on ocean floors

To access the map, click the following link →

Seamap Australia

What a load of mushrooms! Why are we seeing gigantic sized mushrooms? Here’s an explainer →

ABC News | Giant bolete mushrooms pop up in a nature reserve near Naracoorte to the delight of locals

On This Day

In the US it is national Taffy Day on 23 May:

National Taffy Day

It’s also national donut week (23 - 28 May) in the UK →

UK national donut week

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Now that we have recovered from the federal budget, let's see what's been happening around the world.

This week, in our first segment sit back and relax with Beerducation, as we review the beers for you to indulge.

In Listen To This, we are talking Eurovision, should Sweden have one?

And to round out the show on Green There, Done That, we will talk about beavers and if they can save the climate and El Niño what is it, how do I get it, do I want it?

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Banter

We talked about Lifeblood, and why, as a South American, Wencee can’t donate blood in Australia. It’s because of chagas disease

Lifeblood | Other transfusion-transmitted infections

USA CDC | American trypanosomiasis or Chagas disease

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex Discrimination and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) falls on May 17 every year. Here is more information about this day →

IDAHOBIT Australia | History of IDAHOBIT

ABC News | Victoria's LGAs fly rainbow flag on IDAHOBIT in support of LGBTQIA+ community

Amnesty International Australia | How you can help the LGTBQIA+ community

Commonwealth of Australia settles payout for people who were exposed to PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) →

ABC News | Commonwealth settles $132.7 million class action over PFAS contamination across Australia

US President, Joe Biden, postpones visit to Australia →

ABC News | US President Joe Biden postpones Australia visit due to domestic debt ceiling crisis

Women’s world cup mania will soon land in Australia and New Zealand. Here is more information about the event →

FIFA | Women's world cup to be held in Australia and New Zealand in 2023.

Beerducation

Five Barrels from “The Gong” (Wollongong) was reviewed by Wencee and he gave it a rating of 84/100 →

Five Barrels Brewing – Navigator Red IPA

Deeds, a craft brewery from Glen Iris in Melbourne, was reviewed by the Kegsta and he gave it a rating of 83/100.Deeds Brewing - XPA

Remember to drink responsibly and never drink and drive. Look after your mates.

Listen To This

2022 winners, Ukraine, unable to host Eurovision in their home country, travel to Liverpool, UK, to host this spectacular event →

Eurovision | The Origins of Eurovision

Eurovision 2023

ABC News | Sweden wins 2023 Eurovision song contest, Australia in ninth place

Green There Done That

Can beavers can save our planet from climate change. Spoiler alert - THEY CAN!! →

Beavers are “ecosystem engineers” and fight climate change, too.

We also ask if Australia will experience a super El Niño in 2023 →

Climate models warn of possible ‘super El Niño’ before end of year

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Enjoy this excerpt from our season 4, episode 123 where we raised the question if beavers can save our planet from climate change. Spoiler alert - THEY CAN!!.

Beavers are “ecosystem engineers” and fight climate change, too.

We also ask if Australia will experience a super El Niño in 2023 →

Climate models warn of possible ‘super El Niño’ before end of year

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Another week another show! What's hot this week? Well, it's budget night here in Australia.

First up we have a great chat with Dr Marijia in Blurt on Politics. We talk budget, politics and the voice referendum amongst other things.

After our chat with Dr Marija we go live with our segment Econobabble. Wencee and Kegsta break the budget down to:

Winners and losers of this years budget.
Surplus, what are we doing with it?
Still paying tax cuts?
Will it be provide cost of living support? Let's hope so, because if the price of lettuce goes up to $10 a head again there will be a revolution!

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Victorian state funeral for Father Bob Macguire →

Father Bob Maguire farewelled at Melbourne state funeral as John Safran leads tributes

Father Bob Maguire honoured at a state funeral at Melbourne's St Patrick's Cathedral

Why is the Vietnamese government unhappy with an Australian coin? →

Vietnam government furious about release of Australian commemorative war coins

Young Swedish asylum seeker raises funds for Majblomman (Mayflower) children's charity →

Racists targeted this young Swedish asylum seeker. Now, he's broken a fundraising record

Blurt On Politics

So lucky to have Dr Marija Taflaga join us this week to talk Australian politics, the Voice, the budget and heaps more.

So please enjoy our chat with Dr Marija. Twitter - @MarijaTaflaga.

Econobabble

Australian May budget was delivered today. We talk about what was announced and who were the winners and losers →

ABC News | Federal budget 2023: Winners and Losers

Guardian Australia | Inside the Canberra bubble: what happens in the federal budget media lock-up?

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Hey BlurtstarsSo lucky to have Dr Marija Taflaga join us this week to talk Australian politics, the Voice, the budget and heaps more.This recording is part of our episode we aired on 9th May 2023. So please enjoy our chat with Dr Marija. Twitter - @MarijaTaflaga.

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Another week gone and there's lot's to cover.

On this weeks' show:

Blurt on Society where we chat about things that affect us or question societal issues. Wencee checks out if it is illegal to drive a car without footwear, drive with headphones on and if you can run a red light to let through an emergency vehicle. Kegsta asks if AI will replace human therapists.
We'll review a couple of podcasts in Do Ya Self A Favour. Kegsta reviews Evil Genius with Russell Kane and gives it 4.5 out of 5 blurtSTARS. And Wencee reviews Hi Phi Nation and gives it 4 out of 5 blurtSTARS.
And last but not least we try to blow your mind with our Fun Facts segment. The Kegsta will intrigue you with reptilian facts. And Wencee will bamboozle you about Bluey facts.

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Blurt On Society

Can AI (artificial intelligence) replace mental health professionals? →

Tatum says he confides in ChatGPT to help his depression. Is it safe to use AI for therapy?

In Australia, is it illegal to drive: naked, with headphones on or without footwear? Can you drive through a red light to let emergency vehicles through? Here’s the advice →

Is it illegal to drive with headphones in Australia?

Is it illegal to drive barefoot or in thongs in Australia?

Is it legal to drive through a red light to make way for the police?

Is it illegal to drive nude in Australia?

Do Ya Self A Favour

In this segment, we review other podcasts we listen to.

Kegsta reviewed “Evil Genius with Russell Kane” and gave it 4.5 out of 5 BlurtSTARS →

BBC Radio 4 - Evil Genius with Russell Kane

Spotify podcast link

Wencee reviewed “Hi Phi Nation” and gave it 4 out of 5 BlurtSTARS →

Official Hi Phi Nation website

Hi Phi Nation podcast links

Fun Facts

It’s Australia’s cult show that is wowing children and adults alike. Here are some fun facts about Bluey →

The Guardian UK - The cult of Bluey: how a kids’ cartoon became a bible for modern parenting

Bluey on CBeebies trivia: Cast and crew reveal 11 things you didn’t know about the smash hit Australian pre-school series

How well do you know reptiles?

21 Fun Reptile Facts: How Many Do You Know?

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Another busy week in news across the globe. As always, we bring you some of that news with a New Blurt spin.

To start the show:

Party In the USA where we'll talk about changes in abortion laws, Tucker Carlson, Murdoch, who’s running in 2024 and is Biden losing the young votes?
In Chinese Takeaway, we'll revisit the alleged Chinese police outposts in the USA and see how easy it is to visit China now that they have opened up to tourists.
And last but not least: Good News - cos we all need some.

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Banter

ANZAC Day. What is it and why do we commemorate on 25th April? Read more about ANZAC day here →

Australian Army - About ANZAC Day

Australian War Memorial - History of ANZAC Day

Belgium gull screeching competition 2023 →

The Brussels Times - Belgian coastal town hosts European seagull screeching contest

YouTube Short - Seagull screeching 2023 contestants

Tucker Carlson says sorry. Thanks The Daily Show →

YouTube Short - The Daily Show

VALE Father Bob Macguire →

YouTube - Father Bob Maguire, charity campaigner and Catholic priest, dies aged 88 | ABC News

YouTube - John Safran visits Father Bob

VALE Barry Humphries →

YouTube - 'I've always been a provocateur': a look back at the life of Barry Humphries | Guardian Australia

Deer squatter in Melbourne home →

ABC News - Deer causes chaos after breaking into Melbourne home before becoming trapped

Party In the USA

Who could be running for the USA presidential election in 2024? These are the potential candidates for the Democrats and the Republicans →

ABC News - Who's running for US president in 2024? From Joe Biden and Donald Trump to Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis, here are the confirmed and potential candidates

Is Biden less appealing to the young American voters? →

New York Times - Many Young Voters Bitter Over Biden’s Support of Willow Oil Drilling

Guardian - Joe Biden formally announces 2024 White House run

Chinese Takeaway

China has opened up for tourism after having one of the strictest Covid restrictions in the world. What do tourists to China need to do now? →

New York Times - China Has Reopened to Tourists. The Hard Part Is Getting There.

The FBI have arrested two men in connection with the unauthorised Chinese police outpost in New York →

New York Times - F.B.I. Arrests Two on Charges Tied to Chinese Police Outpost in New York

Good News

There are signs that the extremely rare hairy nosed wombat is slowly growing in numbers →

ABC News - Footage of northern hairy-nosed wombat in south-west Queensland refuge a good sign for species

Family on a desert crossing manage to get rescued after having mechanical issues →

ABC News - NSW family in 'good spirits' after spending five days stranded in Munga-Thirri National Park, Simpson Desert

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We have another jam packed show that will enlighten you, entertain you and you may even shed a tear. Mainly over the terrible puns :)

To start the show:

Let's Get Technical - we bring you up to speed with what's happened in the cyber hacking world and then the top trends in tech.

Econnobabble. We ask "Is cash still King?" And will the world economic growth slow to 1.7% in 2023, what does it mean?

And last but not least, Nature Calls. Are humans as smart as a crow? Do dogs really need therapy?

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Victorian public transport regional fares now capped to be the same as metropolitan Melbourne pricing →

Victoria Public Transport Regional fare cap

Federal member for Ryan, Elizabeth Watson-Brown, proposes a 12 month trial for free public transport across all states. What are the benefits? Read the following for more information →

The Greens - Requesting federal government to include 12 month trial in May budget

Allirra Jennings finishes the Boston marathon and joins the prestigious marathon “Six Star Finisher” club →

ABC News - Allirra Jennings becomes the first Aboriginal woman to complete world's six major marathons

Let's Get Technical

Popular tech You Tube channel hacked. Here is how it happened and the lessons learnt →

The Verge - How hackers took over Linus Tech Tips

Unsurprisingly, Artificial Intelligence, is near the top of the charts of leading technology in 2023. Read the following article for more information →

Top 18 New Technology Trends for 2023

Econnobabble

The World Trade Organisation is reporting that the world trade growth is slowing in 2023 →

World Trade Organisation - Trade growth to slow to 1.7% in 2023 following 2.7% expansion in 2022

Is cash king anymore? Let’s explore how other countries use cash in their everyday lives →

Australians among the least likely in the world to pay with cash, global report finds

FIS - GPR 2023 The Global Payments Report

Nature Calls

Launceston General Hospital therapy dog has surgery and is now on the receiving end of getting all the love from staff, patients and the general public while he recovers →

ABC News - Gilbert the therapy dog at Launceston General Hospital in post-operation therapy

Watch this video to see why crows are as clever as a young seven year old human →

Why Crows Are as Smart as 7 Year Old Humans

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Easter has come and gone. We filled our tummies with chocolate and hot cross buns. Now it's time to see what's been happening around the globe.

First up the Voice To Parliament this week, and we cover some of that in Indelible Indigenous.

Then in Reality Check, we will cover the porky pies that have been going around and set the record straight.

And lastly, Wot's On The Box, we will review some of the best shows or movies we've been watching .

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Banter

Voice To Parliament latest news →

Shadow Attorney-General Julian Leeser quits Liberal frontbench to support Voice to Parliament

Serious Danger live podcast at Good Chat Comedy Club in Brisbane on 21 May 2023 →

Serious Danger w/ Emerald Moon & Tom Ballard - LIVE in Brisbane!

USA - Tennessee GOP-controlled state house voted to expel Black lawmakers Justin Jones and Justin Pearson →

Harris visits ousted Tennessee lawmakers as Republicans accused of ‘overt racism’

The Guardian - Justin Pearson celebrates return to Tennessee legislature after expulsion

Indelible Indigenous

First Australian female indigenous runner to complete the marathon quest of “Six Star Finisher” →

SBS News - Allirra is about to become the first Aboriginal woman to run all six major world marathons

Gary Foley, activist of the Gumbaynggirr people, academic, writer and actor. One of the original founders of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Canberra, Australia in 1972 →

Victoria University, Melbourne - Professor Gary Edward Foley

Wikipedia - Gary Foley

50th Anniversary of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy

AM podcast - Can the Voice to Parliament deliver radical change? With Gary Foley (5th Jan 2023)

Gary Foley reflects on the 1971 Springbok tour protests

Reality Check

Untruths about Alvin Bragg, Manhattan DA, prosecuting Donald Trump →

Associated Press - FACT FOCUS: Manhattan DA’s record distorted amid Trump case

Claims the NSW State election was rigged by officials changing voters ballots →

ABC News/RMIT Fact Check - No, an election official did not tamper with a ballot in Saturday’s NSW election

Wot's On The Box

Upright on Binge. An Australian drama with some comedy thrown in. Reviewed by Wencee 5/5 Blurtstars

Binge - Upright, seasons 1 and 2

Tim Minchin and Milly Alcock Tell You Why You Should Watch Upright | BINGE

Upright's Tim Minchin & Milly Alcock Guess Road Trip Songs | BINGE

Still We Rise documentary on ABC iView. Commemorating the Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Canberra, Australia →

ABC iView - Still we rise

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Lot's happening in the world this week.

First up, we get stuck into Beerducation, just in time for the Easter long weekend.

And to round out the show we lighten the mood with Fun Facts.

Now its time to get on with the show with Keighley and Wence.

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Banter

Millions of personal data sold on hacker marketplace. Cyber criminal marketplace web domains seized by FBI →

FBI seizes Genesis Market, a notorious hacker marketplace for stolen logins

LNP announces they will NOT support the Voice to Parliament as proposed by the Labor government →

Noel Pearson accused Peter Dutton of 'preparing the grave' to bury the Uluru Statement, after Liberals reject Voice proposal

Beerducation

Reviewed by Wence and rated 87/100 →

Aether Brewing - West Coast IPA

Reviewed by Keighley and rated 81/100 →

Two Birds Brewing - Sunset Ale

Fun Facts

April Fools 2023:

Duolingo gets into reality TV with Love Language. Heinz enters world of homewares. Youly’s ‘Menstruation’ boardgame.Nutella and Tic Tac →

Very funny: The brands firing out pranks on April Fools’ Day 2023

McNugget Ugg boots →

Megxit to McNugget boots: some of the best April Fools’ Day 2023 gags

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We have another jam packed show this week.

First up, we get local and talk politics in Blurt on Politics. Lot's to talk about this week.

Then in Party In The USA we'll discuss tornadoes, shootings, Trump and Obama.

And to round out the show we get geeky and talk Science. There are new water treatment solutions and then we talk about science undoing bad inventions.

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Banter

United Nations - World Autism Awareness Day, 2 April 2023

Blurt On Politics

Labor and Greens parties reach consensus on climate bill to pass legislation →

The Guardian Australia - Labor agrees to absolute cap on emissions to secure Greens backing for safeguard mechanism climate bill

South Australia introduces voice to state parliament →

ABC News - SA becomes first Australian jurisdiction to create First Nations Voice to Parliament as historic bill passes

Party In The USA

Tornedo season. The terrifying stories of recent tornadoes hitting the USA twister corridor →

ABC News - Satellite images show devastation in Mississippi after tornado tears through state, killing 26

ABC News - As Mississippi's tornado flattened a house on top of him, Darian had no choice but to 'Incredible Hulk' his way out

Nashville shooting →

ABC News video - Nashville school shooting becomes 129th mass shooting in US.

The Guardian Australia - Nashville school shooter carefully plotted attack that killed six, say police

45th USA President news →

The Guardian Australia - Why did a grand jury vote to indict Trump and what does it mean for him?

Forbes - Trump Hits No. 1 With ‘Justice For All’ Song Made With Jan. 6 Arrestees

Science

Scientists discover method to get rid of harmful PFAS chemicals →

Science Daily - New water treatment zaps 'forever chemicals' for good

Thomas Midgley Jr, inventor of two 20th century innovations that ended up being bad for humanity and the planet. Can we learn from past mistakes? →

The New York Times - The Brilliant Inventor Who Made Two of History’s Biggest Mistakes

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Hey BlurtstarsWe have a jam packed show this week.First up, we talk about Great People That Did Stuff. This week we will talk about David Tran, creator of Sriracha and Patricia Schroder, US female Congress woman.Then we delve into the latest news on Covid. Yes, Covid is still with us and there's lots to talk about.And to round out the show we review latest shows or movies we've been streaming on Wot's On The Box.Now its time to get on with the show with Keighley and Wence.Subscribe to our newsletter: https://thenewblurt.substack.com.Subscribe and like our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thenewblurt7773

Great People That Did Stuff

David Tran, creator of the globally popular chili sauce, Sriracha →

Who is David Tran, the 'saucy billionaire' behind this cult chilli sauce?

Sriracha, by way of Si Racha

Patricia Nell Scott Schroeder (July 30, 1940 – March 13, 2023) →

The Guardian - Pat Schroeder, Democrat and feminist pioneer in Congress, dies aged 82

The New York Times - Patricia Schroeder, Feminist Force in Congress, Dies at 82

The Washington Post - Patricia Schroeder demonstrated the unique value of electing women

Covid Countdown

Let’s look at the latest Covid numbers around the nation →

ABC news - The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories

New data about link between Covid and Racoon Dogs →

The New York Times - New Data Links Pandemic’s Origins to Raccoon Dogs at Wuhan Market

The New York Times - What Are Raccoon Dogs?

CDC Journal December 2020 - Susceptibility of Raccoon Dogs for Experimental SARS-CoV-2 Infection

Wot's On The Box

You People can be streamed on Netflix in Australia. Reviewed by Keighley and scored it 3.5 out of 5 Blurtstars→

You Tube - You People office Netflix trailer

Lockwood & Co can be streamed on Netflix in Australia. Reviewed by Wence and scored it 4 out of 5 Blurtstars →

You Tube - Lockwood & Co trailer

History of Netflix →

Britannica - History of Netflix

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Hey BlurtstarsWe have a bit of a heavy show today. In Green There Done That, we discuss the environmental impact of the Chalumbin Wind Farm project in Far North Queensland and the increase in renewable energy use in Alberta, Canada.Then on Blurt On Blighty we talk Conservatives "Stopping the boats" and the Beeb cancelling Sir David Attenborough.And to round out the show, we talk about the Voice to Parliament. We give both the Yes and No groups a say.Now its time to get on with the show with Wence and Keighley.Subscribe to our newsletter: https://thenewblurt.substack.com.

Banter

Oscars 2023 →

Official Oscars winners list

Michelle Yeoh makes history as Everything Everywhere All at Once sweeps Oscars — as it happened

Best Documentary Feature Film →

Navalny - Official Trailer

What is the origin of the word Moomba?

Linguists and historians say Moomba is a joining of the Aboriginal words "moom", meaning bottom, and "ba" , which alternatively means "up" or indicates a joke — in this case, a joke played on the burghers of Melbourne in 1955 when they searched for a name for their celebration of civic pride.

Green There Done That

When is a renewable energy source a bad idea? When it threatens native habitats of endangered Australian species →

Queensland windfarm backed by Apple and Andrew Forrest sparks warning over impact on threatened species

Canadian province doubles renewable usage in a decade →

Once powered primarily by coal, Alberta, Canada, now gets more electricity from renewables

A building in Sydney is designed with sustainability in mind →

ABC Gardening Australia - Green Gains

South Australia close to having 100% renewables to power the state.

Blurt on Blighty

Copy cats. The UK Tories literally replicates the Australian LNP Stop The Boats mantra. How sad that refugees are still treated as criminals →

YouTube - The Project, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Launches New 'Stop The Boats' Policy

The BBC afraid of broadcasting one of Sir David Attenborough’s latest episodes due to right-wing concerns about rewilding →

BBC will not broadcast Attenborough episode over fear of ‘rightwing backlash’

Indelible Indigenous

At The New Blurt we fully support the Yes campaign for the Voice to Parliament.

Why Yes?

Take a short course to learn about the Voice to Parliament →

From The Heart - Course to learn about the Voice to Parliament.

South Australia legislates Voice to Parliament. Complements a national Constitutional change →

ABC News - South Australia set to become first jurisdiction with Indigenous Voice to Parliament

ABC News - Fact checking that there already exists a Voice to Parliament.

LNP Coalition demands clarification of wording →

SBS News - Coalition demands Labor clarify definition of Aboriginality ahead of Voice to Parliament referendum

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Hey Blurtsters Are you ready for a jam packed show tonight?

On Blurt On Society, tonight we will celebrate International Women's Day, 8 March. #IWD2023 #EmbraceEquity

Then we will delve into the wonderful world of animals in Nature Calls.

And to round out the show, we will review a podcast or two.

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Banter

Get your tickets to see Keighley perform in Cynisca at the Flemington Theatre Company in Melbourne on 25 and 26 March

Flemington Theatre Company – CYNISCA

How many guns are sold in the USA? →

CNN - Americans bought guns in record numbers in 2020 during a year of unrest – and the surge is continuing

Guns in the U.S. – 2021 Second-Highest Year for Gun Sales Since 2000

Blurt On Society

International Women's Day 2023 campaign theme: #EmbraceEquity

Timeline of International Women’s Day →

History of International Women's Day

Nature Calls

36 Random Animal Facts That May Surprise You

Do Ya Self a Fava

The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens is a podcast that explores the systems science underpinning the human predicament →

The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens

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On tonight's show we will talk about why Sydney's WorldPride march was hijacked by a lone protester.

In our first segment, Science, we talk about PVC recycling.

We follow that up with Econobabble and blurt about Arts funding and why Australians Superannuation is changing.

And to finish off the show, we talk about what happened On This Day.

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Banter

Sydney Mardi Gras protest by Lydia Thorpe →

SBS News - Senator Lidia Thorpe removed from Mardi Gras parade after confrontation with police

Indigenous issues →

The Quarterly Essay - IN DENIAL The stolen generations and the Right

Science

Researchers at University of Michigan successfully recycle PVC →

Scientists Recycle Previously Unrecyclable Plastic

How researchers reviving dead pig organ decay could help humans in the future →

ABC News - Organ decay halted, cell function restored in pigs after death, say Yale researchers

Universal flu vaccine. What is it and how does it work?

The Conversation - How do you make a universal flu vaccine?

Econobabble

How important is the Arts to our economy? Quite a lot in fact →

New Report Released on the Economic Impact of the Arts and Cultural Sector

How many Broadway, Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway theatres are there in New York? →

Overview of New York Theatres

New changes to Australia’s Superannuation laws. Here what is means to you →

SBS News - Superannuation tax concession changes have been announced.

ABC News - Labor's superannuation tax changes are a low-risk plan for repairing the budget

The Shovel - Millionaires form yacht blockade in Sydney Harbour to protest superannuation changes

The Shovel - Mosman protester throws glass of ’94 Penfolds Grange on famous artwork to raise awareness about superannuation changes

On This Day

US Billboard #1 - I Love A Rainy Night by Eddie Rabbitt

Michael Jackson’s Historic Grammy Night - 28th February 1984

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On tonight's show we kick off with Beerducation. Keighley will review a beer from Jervis Bay. And Wence reviews a beer from the Hunter Valley.

Then we are off to new Zealand with Across The Dutch, where we talk about the latest news from New Zealand. They've had one natural disaster followed by another.

And we round out the night with Blurt On Society, Wence covers the new phenomenon "phubbing". And Keighley will discuss all things World Pride, which Sydney is hosting this year.

It's gonna be great, join us and get on board the new blurt train with Wence and Keighley!!

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Beerducation

One of our favourite segments on the show is when we review beers. This week, both are from NSW, Australia.

Jervis Bay Brewing - Tropical Pale Ale was reviewed by Keighley. Score: 86/100 →

Jervis Bay Brewing - Tropical Pale Ale

Jervis Bay Territory information →

Jervis Bay Territory governance and administration

Jervis Bay Territory

Keighley's photos from his recent holiday

Hope Brewery – IPA was reviewed by Wence. Score: 82/100 →

Hope Brewery, Hunter Valley, New South Wales

Across the Dutch

Let’s help our neighbours in New Zealand by donating to the Red Cross to help with the recent natural disasters.

Red Cross New Zealand Disaster Relief

Cyclone Gabrielle: Where to donate

Blurt On Society

Sydney WorldPride →

Sydney Worldpride 2023

History of WorldPride

Phubbing, phone snubbing. What is it, how to identify it and how to deal with it →

How to Identify and Manage Phubbing

People exposed to phubbing by their romantic partner are less satisfied with their romantic relationship

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Grammy’s winners →

2023 GRAMMY Nominations: See The Complete Winners & Nominees List

We did talk about Cheshire Shire in the UK. Famous for Harry Styles and our very own Keighley who was born in Cheshire.

Tripadvisor - Things to Do in Cheshire

Chinese Takeaway

When is a weather balloon not a spy balloon? Some nations believe one can not be the other.

Guardian - China calls for calm amid growing row with US over suspected spy balloons

Guardian - US military searches territorial waters for Chinese spy balloon wreckage

The Conversation - Did China's balloon violate international law?

Do Ya Self A Favour

Smartless with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett →

Google podcast - Smartless

Take Me To You Leader, with host Hamish Macdonald →

ABC Podcast - Take Me To Your Leader

Fun Facts

In parts of Canada, milk is still sold in milk bags, rather than bottles or cartons. Here is an explanation why milk bags are still being used today →

CBC Radio News - Here's why milk comes in bags in parts of Canada

Dolphins actually surf for fun, not just because they can →

YouTube - Dolphins surf for fun

Fun facts and trivia link →

Fun Facts and Trivia

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Join us on The New Blurt as we explore green initiatives that can improve and be sustainable in our segment we call "Green There, Done That".

Then, in "Let's Get Technical" we talk about chat bots and will they be the death of jobs around the world? And how can schools deal with these chat bots?

And in our last segment "Nature Calls" we'll talk about our toilet habits, no sorry, we'll chat about the wonderful world of creatures that inhabit this beautiful planet.

So tune in for a unique blend of education and entertainment on The New Blurt. So, let's get on with the show with Wence and Keighley.

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Banter

On the below Triple J Hottest 100 results page, scroll down to view all the facts about this year's voting →

ABC Triple J Hottest 100 result

Genesis Owusu - GTFO (Official Music Video)

Elephant seal runs amok in the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria →

Elephant seal that smashed windows may have appeared in Blairgowrie on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula

We also spoke about a Geelong street artist, Tyrone Wright, better known as Rone →

Rone - Flinders Street Station Art Exhibition

Green There Done That

The Ocean CleanUp - A dutch not-for-profit initiative to remove plastic waste from rivers from around the world, so it does not end up in the oceans →

The official Ocean Cleanup website

Clickable Ocean Cleanup map

The Interceptor #003 located in Can Tho in Vietnam

A greener way to be buried →

Why this green burial startup wants to turn people into trees

Let's Get Technical

It’s all over the news. Chat bots. And in particular ChatGPT. We discuss the positives and negatives of having ChatGPT in our lives →

ABC News - What is ChatGPT and why are schools and universities so worried about students using AI to cheat?

What is ChatGPT and how does it make money?

Google doesn’t want to miss out and are creating their own chat bot →

Google is Launching its Own Chatbot to Rival ChatGPT

Nature Calls

Queensland, home of the cane toads, has produced Australia’s largest cane toad →

Toadzilla to join other giant cane toads at Queensland Museum

Cane toads coming back from the dead. How is this possible? →

Zombie cane toads are real. Here's how they can come back from the 'dead'

Do dogs dream? What do they dream about? →

Your dog loves you so much, they even dream about you

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On today’s show we talk about Great People That Did Stuff where we will focus on the notable people we lost over the Christmas and New Year period.

Then we talk about the Voice to Parliament in our segment we call Indelible Indigenous.

And to round off the show, we talk about the latest goings on in the USA in the Party In The USA segment.

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Did you vote in the ABC Triple J Hottest 100 for 2022? Did you listen to the Hottest 100? Here are the top 100 as voted by the listeners →

Triple J Hottest 100 list for 2022 best songs

Did you miss the GABS Hottest 100 for 2022? Here is the list of best beers in Australia as voted by beer lovers →

Best beers for 2022 as voters by lovers of beer.

Great People That Did Stuff

This week we celebrate the people that left this planet while we were on our Christmas.

Maxi Jazz - 24 Dec 2022 (Faithless), Pele - 29 Dec 2022, Vivienne Westwood - 29 Dec 2022, Barbara Walters - 30 Dec 2022, Jeff Beck - 10 Jan 2023, Lisa-Marie Presley - 12 Jan 2023, Renee Geyer - 17 Jan 2023, David Crosby - 19 Jan 2023

On this weeks’ show we focused on:

Pelé, born 23 Oct 1940, passed away 29 December 2022. Football legend, musician and politician →

Encyclopaedia Britannica - Pelé

The Guardian - Pelé, Brazil World Cup winner and football legend, dies aged 82

Netflix - Pelé documentary

Maxi Jazz, born 14 June 1957, passed away 24 December 2022. DJ and musician, founder of Faithless →

Wikipedia - Maxi Jazz

Wikipedia - Faithless discography

Lisa-Marie Presley, born February 1 1968, passed away January 12, 2023. Singer and songwriter →

BBC News - Lisa Marie Presley, singer and daughter of Elvis, dies aged 54

Jeff Beck, born 24 June 1944, passed away 10 January 2023. Rock guitarist →

CNN - Jeff Beck, legendary rock guitarist and musician, dead at 78

Wikipedia - Jeff Beck

Indelible Indigenous

The New Blurt support a Voice to Parliament. For more information on what we all need to learn about the Voice and the upcoming referendum, please refer to the following websites.

“A Voice to Parliament gives the Australian Government the opportunity to make policies WITH Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, RATHER THAN FOR Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.” - Quote from From The Heart website.

The official Uluru Statement

Uluru Statement - The Voice model

From The Heart - What is a voice to parliament?

From The Heart - Take the constitutional recognition course

ABC News - Megan Davis: the road to the Uluru Statement from the Heart

Official Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission

Party In The USA

Only in America. Another Republican lying, allegedly, through his teeth.

US ABC News - Investigations and complaints facing George Santos could bring serious penalties

BBC News - George Santos: Drag queen claims embroil embattled congressman

CNN - George Santos’ ex says congressman will never resign because ‘his ego is too big’

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Wencee and The Kegsta wish to thank all our guests we had on The New Blurt in 2022. We learnt plenty from you all in all our chats.

S3 Ep 63, 25 January - Indelible Indigenous with Hannah McCleary

S3 Ep 64, 1 February - Get Off The Grass ScoMo with Dylan Behan

S3 Ep69, 8 March - Ash Fils-Aime on Good News

S3 Ep75, 19 April - Mark Kelly on Get Off the Grass ScoMo

S3 Ep78, 10 May - Get Off The Grass ScoMo with Cr Nicole Johnston

S3 Ep79, 17 May - Get Off The Grass ScoMo with Dylan Behan

S3 Ep83, 14 June - Good Edi on Green There Done That

S3 Ep84, 21 June - Dr Marija Traflaga on Econnobabble

S3 Ep 98, 27th September - Mark Pacitti from Dancing With The Black Dog on Blurt On Society

S3 Ep 99, 4th October - Dr Marija Traflaga on Blurt On Politics

S3 Ep100, 11 October - Dan Ilic on Do Ya Self A Fava

S3 Ep 102, 25th October - Ange Lavoipierre on Do Ya Self a Favour

S3 Ep105, 29th November- Green There, Done That - with Sumithri Venketasubramanian

2022 In Review

22 Things That Happened for the First Time in 2022

Good News Stories From 2022 That Prove Everything Isn’t Terrible

Christmas Around The World

How do other countries celebrate Christmas? →

Christmas in Finland

Christmas in Vietnam

Christmas in China

Christmas in Singapore

Nature Calls

The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards - Gallery of Winners and Finalists 2022 Finalists

The Comedy Wildlife Photography 2022 winners

Good Morning Vietnam

While Wencee is travelling around Vietnam, he has posted some videos and photos on Instagram. Follow these links to see them →

Wencee travelling in a Saigon taxi at a busy intersection, no rules apply

Sizzling breakfast in Can Tho, Vietnam

Staying Alive while crossing the road in Can Tho, Vietnam

Photos of Christmas decorations in Saigon and Can Tho.

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Where’s Wencee? He’s travelling in Vietnam but that won’t stop him from broadcasting live for The New Blurt.

On this week’s show, we will talk about: Vietnam of course in our first segment.

Then we will bring cheer and fun in the Good News segment.

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Banter

Ange Lavoipierre investigates the character, Loab, generated by Artificial Intelligence →

There's a woman haunting the internet. She was created by AI. Now she won't leave

Good morning Vietnam

Encyclopaedia Britannica - Vietnam facts

Vietnam is one of the highest exporters of coffee beans, cashews and black pepper. There is no official religion in Vietnam, as Buddhism is a spiritual construct, and not a religion. But Buddhism is the most practised amongst the population →

50 Fun Facts about Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City population is officially approximately 9 million, but it could be as much as 12 million, unofficially →

Ho Chi Minh City Population 2022

Geography of Vietnam, north to south is approximately 1650km →

Wikipedia - Geography of Vietnam

Good News

Wellington Warriors Football Club recovers $100k gear container swept away by floods

'No barrier' for Murray-Darling fish, Menindee Weir open fully for first time in a decade

Theatre an inclusive space for Next Gen actors with disabilities, mental illness

Ballarat community raises $100,000 to buy sleep bus for city's homeless people

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With COP27 done and dusted for another year, what does it mean for climate change. Will it make a difference? What was agreed on? Can Australia meet any new targets? Let's find out when we talk with Sumithri Venketasubramanian, an Anne Kantor fellow from The Australia Institute.

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Green There Done That

This week, we have the privilege to have Sumithri Venketasubramanian from The Australia Institute on the show and we blurt about COP27 →

COP27 Reaches Breakthrough Agreement on New “Loss and Damage” Fund for Vulnerable Countries

What are the key outcomes of Cop27 climate summit?

The Australia Institute - Climate of the Nation 2022

Indelible Indigenous

This week we heard the Nationals political party will not support a Voice to Parliament. Here are their arguments and analysis why they have chosen that path →

National party won’t support Indigenous voice to parliament, saying it won’t close the gap

Nationals to oppose Indigenous Voice to Parliament

Why do the Nationals oppose the Indigenous voice and do their arguments stand up to scrutiny?

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Victoria are about to go to the polls again. This time it's the state election. It's been an ugly campaign. Will Labour lose their large majority, or can the Liberal party miraculously win this election? We will look at both sides in Blurt on Politics.

Then we will continue with Party In The USA from last week, as we didn't have time to cover the US Midterm elections. And Donald Trump has put his hat in the ring to run for president in 2024.

And in our last segment, Green There Done That, we will continue from last weeks' show because we ran out time.

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Banter

Australian Podcast Awards Winners 2022

Green There, Done That Part 2

AGL, Australia’s largest electricity generator has elected new directors to the board. Will this mean a quicker transition to renewables? →

AGL shareholders overrule board to elect directors nominated by Mike Cannon-Brookes

AGL board must work as one, warns McKenzie

Frydenberg Lobbied AGL to Fire CEO over Net Zero Plans

Earth has reached 8 Billion people →

Earth now has 8 billion people—and counting. Where do we go from here?

Party In The USA Part 2

This week we continued our chat about the US Midterm elections now that most of the results have been confirmed →

Politico - US Midterm results

Historical record of midterm

Michigan makes history: 2022 state-wide midterm election results

Blurt On Politics

Victorian state election has gotten ugly this year. Who will win the 26th November election? →

Why has the Victoria state election campaign turned so ugly?

Victorian state election pledges on offer from Labor, Liberals, Nationals and the Greens

Liberal leader Matthew Guy ignored warnings about Renee Heath’s religious views

‘We are safe’: Matthew Guy seeks a reset in final days of Victorian election campaign

Liberal candidate rails against Indigenous people, abortion and climate change

Sister of controversial Victorian Liberal Party candidate opens up about City Builders Church

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After a two week break, WE'RE BACK BABY!

Many predicted a red wave across the US midterm elections. But it didn't happen. It was more of a ripple. Why did the Republicans not do as well as expected? Michael Moore predicted that it would be a close election. Let’s talk all about it in our segment called Party In The USA.

We will also get tasting in Beerducation where Wencee and the Kegsta will review a beer or two.

And in Green There Done That, we will talk about the environment.

So let's get on with the show with Wencee and the Kegsta.

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Beerducation

Dainton Beer, Red Eye Rye was reviewed by Wencee. Score: 87/100

Dainton Beer - Red Eye Rye Ale (Limited edition)

Golden Pipes Brewing - Hazy Pale Ale was reviewed by The Kegsta. Score: 84/100.

Party In The USA

This week, it’s all about the US Midterms. Who won? Who lost? Here are some articles and videos that will inform and entertain →

The Red Wave That Wasn’t

Sky News Australia predicting a red wave

Who were the big winners and losers of the US midterm elections?

US midterm results: Republicans one seat away from taking control of House of Representatives

Trump ally Kari Lake loses to Democrat Katie Hobbs in Arizona governor race

US midterms: America appears to have passed ‘peak Trump’

A Canadian Tweeted How It Felt To Watch US Elections & The Responses Are So Divided

Stephen Colbert - This Is How Kari Lake's Comments Would Sound If They Were Actually Creatively Edited

Green There, Done That

With soft plastic recycling on a temporary hiatus in Australia, what can we do? Listen to the show for some advice.

Let us know on our socials what you think we can do to minimise our plastic usage.

REDcycle: soft plastic scheme closes ‘temporarily’

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Who doesn't love a podcast? On our show we have Ange Lavoipierre, host of the ABC Schmeitgeist podcast where pop culture is discussed, like why croc "shoes" are popular and can fetch $1350 or why we hatewatch reality TV and other contemporary topics.

It's budget night here in Australia, so we will quickly talk about what to expect and how important it is for the federal governments first budget since coming into office.

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Do Ya Self a Favour

We have a great chat with Ange Lavoipierre, host of the Schmeitgeist podcast. Also listen out for an exclusive announcement for Ange’s comedy show at the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. →

ABC - Schmeitgeist homepage

Other topics we discussed during our chat →

The Clown Master - Newsnight

YouTube - Dr Brown: Paul

'That's close to being in the womb': Geoffrey Rush, 65, jokes over footage of his 27-year-old self as a clown

Econobabble

It’s the ALP’s first budget since winning the federal election. How did they go? Here’s a summary of the budget announcements →

Here's what we know about the Albanese government's budget

Federal budget 2022 summary – winners and losers: who will benefit and who was left behind?

ABC News - Federal budget 2022: Winners and Losers

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It's all about the economy at the moment. Budget week is looming, the UK have back flipped on their tax cuts. Let's talk more about it in Econobabble.

In our Indelible Indigenous we focus on Australians who have made a difference.

And in our last segment Fun Facts we give you just that. Fun facts!

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Banter

Two in three Australians will have some form of skin cancer before 70. Get your skin check now →

Get your skin cancer check now. You won't regret it.

Climate change activists in London →

Two women charged after Just Stop Oil activists throw soup at Vincent van Gogh painting

Aussie tradie raises money for homelessness →

Nedd Brockmann: Aussie tradie completes 3800km run from Perth to Sydney, raising $1.5m for homelessness

Econobabble

UK PM, Liz Truss back flips on her mini budget, sacks the chancellor of the exchequer. What next for Lizzie? →

UK’s Liz Truss pledges tax-cutting future in landmark speech plagued by protest and political infighting

Jeremy Hunt scraps almost all mini-budget as Liz Truss battles to remain PM

Did Liz Truss outlive the humble iceberg lettuce? Spoiler alert…no she didn’t! →

Liz Truss resigns: so why isn’t the UK having an election?

Should Australia ditch the stage 3 tax cuts? Too close to call according to one poll →

Guardian Essential poll: voters split on whether Labor should ditch the stage-three tax cuts

Indelible Indigenous

CONTENT WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers, listeners and viewers are advised that this segment contains names and images of deceased people.

Uncle Jack Charles state memorial was held today, 18th October 2022 →

Uncle Jack Charles: First Nations elder and storyteller farewelled at state funeral in Melbourne

How is the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria going with the Treaty Community Forums? Find out more here →

First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria establishing an Elders' Voice to oversee treaty business

Created and run by First Nations people, Australian federal government announces online resource supporting Indigenous Australian cancer sufferers →

Ground-breaking platform launched for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people affected by cancer

Our Mob and Cancer

Fun Facts

The entire population of the world, 7.5 billion could fit inside the city of Los Angeles.
The world's quietest room is located at Microsoft's headquarters in Washington state.
People who are currently alive represent about 7% of the total number of people who have ever lived.

Joke of the week

Q - I have read that meteorologist have weighed a rainbow. Do you know what they found?A – They’re pretty light!

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This week on our 100th episode of The New Blurt we talk politics, climate, tax reform and all things in between with Dan Ilic.

And we finish off our birthday episode with Wot’s On The Box, where we review movies or shows on streaming services or the old fashioned free-to-air television!

Do Yaself A Favour

Dan Ilic, from A Rational Fear podcast fame, joins us to talk about Australian politics, climate change, Heath Ledger, why he’s not allowed back to the ABC and a not so special guest Alan Jones sends us a message…(allegedly).

Wot’s On The Box

Zan Rowe Take 5 - Zan talks to Australian icons as they share intimate stories based on a mixtape of 5 songs. 4.5 out of 5 Blurtstars by The Kegsta→

ABC iView - Take 5 with Zan Rowe

Our Flag Means Death - a comedy series loosely based on a true story about the gentleman pirate, Steed Bonnet. 4.5 out of 5 Blurtstars by Wencee.

Our Flag Means Death on Binge streaming service

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On this week's show we start off with Blurt On Politics, where we talk with Dr Marija Taflaga, Director The Australian Politics Studies Centre at the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences.

ANU School of Politics & International Relations, Twitter: @politicsANU

We chat about the federal ICAC, now known as NACC (National Anti Corruption Commission), Peter Dutton 3.0, how are the Greens and crossbenchers going and more.

And we round off the show with Great People That Did Stuff where we talk about people, famous or not, that have influenced our lives in some way.

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Blurt On Politics

We talk about :

New ICAC - National Anti Corruption commission
The Softening of Peter “Spud” Dutton (cushioned baseball bats :) )
How is the newest Australian Parliment functioning
What relevance does the cross bench have? Or the opposition for that matter?

Current public service anti-corruption models

NSW ICAC

https://www.icac.nsw.gov.au/

Vic IBAC

https://www.ibac.vic.gov.au/about-us

Queensland CCC

https://www.ccc.qld.gov.au/about-us

South Australia ICAC

https://www.icac.sa.gov.au/about-us

Tasmania Integrity Commission

https://www.integrity.tas.gov.au/about

Western Australia CCC

https://www.ccc.wa.gov.au/about-us

ACT Integrity Commission

https://www.integrity.act.gov.au/about-us/our-role

NT ICAC

https://icac.nt.gov.au/office-of-the-icac/about-us

Softening of Peter Dutton

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10853451/Peter-Dutton-plans-soften-hardman-image-bids-Liberal-Party-leadership.html

Parliament functioning ok?

https://www.firstlinks.com.au/7-questions-70-opinions-major-policies-facing-australia

Great People That Did Stuff

Maurice Flitcroft, British “golfer” →

Wiki - Maurice Flitcroft

Maurice Flitcroft: The story of the ‘World’s Worst Golfer’

Professor Graeme Clark, cochlear implant pioneer →

Graeme Clark Foundation

Interview with Professor Graham Clark

Cochlear Limited - About page

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This week we have a deep conversation with Mark Pacitti from Dancing With The Black Dog.

We delve into his journey with anxiety and depression and how he learnt to live with it.

To view the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics mental health and wellbeing study click on the link below:

National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing

If any of the topics we discussed have caused you concern, please reach out to these free Australian services.

Lifeline: 13 11 14

MensLine Australia: 1300 789 978

Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800

Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636

Joke Of The Week

To lighten the mood this week, we share some jokes. Let us know if you liked this segment.

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This week we have a great conversation with Dr. Marija Taflaga from Australian National University/Political and Social Sciences.

ANU School of Politics & International Relations

Twitter: @politicsANU

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We talk about :

New ICAC - National Anti Corruption commission

The Softening of Peter “Spud” Dutton (cushioned baseball bats :) )

How is the newest Australian Parliment functioning

What relevance does the cross bench have? Or the opposition for that matter?

Current public service anti-corruption models

NSW ICAC

https://www.icac.nsw.gov.au/

Vic IBAC

https://www.ibac.vic.gov.au/about-us

Queensland CCC

https://www.ccc.qld.gov.au/about-us

South Australia ICAC

https://www.icac.sa.gov.au/about-us

Tasmania Integrity Commission

https://www.integrity.tas.gov.au/about

Western Australia CCC

https://www.ccc.wa.gov.au/about-us

ACT Integrity Commission

https://www.integrity.act.gov.au/about-us/our-role

NT ICAC

https://icac.nt.gov.au/office-of-the-icac/about-us

Softening of Peter Dutton

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10853451/Peter-Dutton-plans-soften-hardman-image-bids-Liberal-Party-leadership.html

Parliament functioning ok?

https://www.firstlinks.com.au/7-questions-70-opinions-major-policies-facing-australia

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This week, we have a new segment called Blurt on Society, where we will chat about any topic that affects us or the general public, or any topical news here or abroad.

Next we will talk Science. This week we hear all about NASA trying to deflect an asteroid. And we also learn about synthetic milk.

And to round off the show, let's get comfortable with Nature Calls and chat about the weird and wonderful world of animals.

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Blurt on Society

Lavish, large homes, known as McMansions are booming in Melbourne →

Melbourne’s most popular streets: Meet the McMansion boulevards of lockdown dreams

Society wastes a lot of fresh food. What can we do about it? We could change food expiration date labels →

Why ‘best before’ food labelling is not best for the planet or your budget

Science

Near-Earth Objects (NEO) could slam into Earth. NASA has plans to deflect them away from Earth →

NASA will crash a $488 million spacecraft into an asteroid. Here's why

Would you drink milk created in a lab? →

'Synthetic milk' made without cows may be coming to supermarket shelves near you

Nature Calls

Kangaroos are wild animals, not domesticated. Why would you keep them as pets? →

‘They will get you in a headlock’: Australians warned off pet kangaroos after second death in 100 years

Why do humans talk and other primates don’t? It’s all to do with a missing piece of tissue in humans →

Why humans have more voice control than any other primates

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BoB - let's talk all things royal on Blurt on Blighty

Funfacts - this week, it is all based on the monarchy, any monarchy.

And lastly, we review the shows or movies we've been watching on the streaming services, on Wot's On The Box.

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Vale Uncle Jack

CONTENT WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers, listeners and viewers are advised that this segment contains names and images of deceased people.

In sharing his story, Uncle Jack Charles opened Australia's eyes to wider truths

Documentary - Bastardy on Apple TV

Screen Australia - Bastardy

Jack Charles: Born-again Blakfella

Blurt On Blighty

Wikipedia: British Raj

Advantages for a British Monarchy →

The Advantages and Disadvantages of the British Monarchy in 21st Century Great Britain

Republican movement →

Australian Republic Movement

Wikipedia: 1999 Australian republic referendum

Fun Facts

In this segment we focused on royal fun facts from across the world.

Wot’s On The Box

This week we reviewed History 101 a documentary series using infographics and archival footage to deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.

Savage River: When Miki Anderson returns to her hometown after ten years in prison she's determined to finally move on with her life, but the close-knit community of Savage River is not about to let her forget the past that easily.

History 101 on Netflix →

History 101

Savage River on ABC iView →

Savage River

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What a week it's been. We had the Australian federal government jobs summit. Tensions in China and Taiwan. Continuing FBI investigations against the 45th president. Chile's draft constitution change rejected.

First up this week we have Party In The USA and talk all things US.

Then we get Chinese Takeaway and have a blurt about China.

And lastly, we bring you some Good News. And on with the show with Wencee and Kegsta.

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Matsuri Festival Brisbane

Official Matsuri Festival Brisbane website

Toko-ton Taiko

Party In The USA

GOP candidates quietly changing their websites to hide previous controversial policies, such as anti-abortion stance →

Republicans Are Scrambling To Obscure Their Records On Abortion

Support For Abortion Rights Rises In Wake Of Supreme Court Ruling Against Roe: Poll

Trump not happy with FBI search. Surprise, surprise →

Trump Lashes Out in First Rally Since F.B.I. Search

Chinese Takeaway

The next Dalai Lama and China’s influence to select the next Dalai leader →

The next Dalai Lama - ABC News

Tensions are rising in the Taiwan Strait are making many countries nervous →

India launches new aircraft carrier as concerns over China grow

US approves potential $1.1bn weapons sale to Taiwan

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC)

Good News

Four year old Tasmanian saves mothers’ life →

Four-year-old helps save mother's life by calling ambulance after she suffers seizure

US Lottery winner now a BILLIONAIRE! →

A single US lottery winner is now an incredible $1.33 billion richer. And yes, that’s billion — richer

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Is it hot in here? Or is it just Wencee and The Kegsta? We're excited because it's AFL finals week and the Pies are up against the Geelong Cats this Saturday.

On this weeks' show we get green in our environmental segment called Green There, Done That.

What podcasts have we been listening to? Let's find out on Do Yaself A Favour and we'll review the podcasts we've been listening to.

And to round out the show, we talk sports in Sports Of All Sorts - the AFL finals, especially the mighty Pies!!

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Supermarket shock →

Supermarket shoppers report frequent static electricity shocks at Brighton Foodland store

Double standards out of control →

Let’s Face It — If Finnish PM Were a Man, No One Would Care She Parties

Green There, Done That

New proposal to use recycled water for growing fruit and veggies →

Plan to unlock unused land in Australia's salad bowl using 'wasted' recycled water

Australian Fuel Standards introduction to come in early →

Australian petrol getting cleaner from 2024, legislation brought forward

Do Yaself A Favour

The Climate Pod available on most major podcast players →

The Climate Pod

Schmeitgeist with Ange Lavoipierre available on most major podcast players →

Schmeitgeist - new pop culture podcast from ABC Everyday

Left Right Out, an Australian politics podcast with Elfy and Justine →

Left Right Out Spotify Exclusive Podcast

Mark Pesce: inventor, writer, entrepreneur, educator and broadcaster →

The Next Billion Seconds

Also check out Mark Pesce’s book Augmented Reality →

Augmented Reality - Unboxing Tech's Next Big Thing

Sports Of All Sorts

AFL Finals →

AFL Finals Fixture

Collingwood Football Club →

The Mighty Pies Footy Club

Indonesia's Sepak Bola Api - fireball soccer →

Sepak Bola Api

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On tonight's show we will:

Blurt on Blighty, where we talk about anything from the UK.

Covid. Yeah, it's still around.

Great People That Did Stuff. We shine the light on important people, unknown or well known.

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Covid

Covid is still around. Here are some extra information about our friend The Rona →

More than half of all destinations remain at 'high' Covid risk, CDC says

Haven't Had COVID Yet? Wanna Bet?

Blurt On Blighty

This segment is all about news from the UK.

Barristors living on the poverty line? Is that really true? Find out here →

Criminal barristers in England and Wales vote to go on all-out strike

Let’s talk about the Edinburgh fringe festival’s one liner joke competition →

Pasta one-liner wins best joke award at Edinburgh festival fringe

Great People That Did Stuff

Pioneer and Australia’s first female Paralympian at the 1960 Rome Paralympics →

Daphne Hilton (Ceeney) — the girl who dominated the Paralympics

Daphne Hilton: the greatest Australian athlete you may not know

Angie Xtravenanza co-founder and Mother of the House of Xtravaganza →

Angie Xtravaganza wiki

Paris Is Burning documentary

Penny Wong, Australian Foreign Minister →

Penny Wong - ALP Foreign Minister

Penny Wong wiki

We also spoke about Bryce Courtenay books →

Official Bryce Courtenay website

Bryce Courtney - Matthew Flinders' Cat

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We thought we heard the last of ScoMo when he lost the election in May, but he's hit the headlines big time this week. The man who said "it's not my job", in fact had many jobs and most of the time no one knew about it except the Governor-General. What a blight on democracy, right when the public already have a distrust of our pollies. What will come of it? Will ScoMo leave parliament, some of his colleagues certainly think so. Time will tell.

What have we got on this weeks' show?

Well, we get techie in our segment called Let's Get Technical and discuss things that are technologically fascinating or intriguing.

We will also talk about the wonderful world of our creatures, where we RIP freya the walrus..

And lastly, in a new segment, we do some fact checking in a segment we like to call Reality Check.

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Let's Get Technical

Planes getting electric propulsion →

REX And Dovetail Electric Aviation Forge Partnership Converting Turbine Aircraft To Electric Propulsion

Rex Goes Electric with Sydney Seaplanes and Dovetail Electric Aviation

US increasing investments in high tech →

US invests $280bn in high tech to compete with China

Nature Calls

Norway and Freya the walrus →

Norway was right to put down Freya the walrus, prime minister says

Over 570 Whales Killed During Norwegian Whale Hunting Season in 2021

Weird animals we discussed: ghost shark, great potoo and Thistledown velvet ant →

Weird animals: 17 of the most bizarre animals on Earth

Reality Check

Barnaby’s meltdown over nuclear energy claim

NZ does not have the world’s most extreme abortion laws

Harsh light shone on claim early morning sun isn’t harmful

Alex Jones must pay $49.3m for Sandy Hook hoax claim

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Another week, another loss. This week we say farewell to Olivia Newton-John. The legacy she leaves behind is bigger than her music and movie career. Battling cancer for the best part of 3 decades, she founded the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre in Melbourne. She campaigned to legalise medicinal marijuana. She had a big heart and was ever so kind to all she met. Vale Olivia Newton-John.

We also lost Judith Durham from The Seekers. Hailing from Melbourne, she went on to become the lead singer of the Seekers. The Seekers were the first Australian pop music group to reach success in the UK and the USA. Vale Judith Durham.

On this weeks' show we will discover new beers on one of our favourite segments called Beerducation.

We will also dive in head first with the economy and discuss something interesting that affects us all.

And lastly, we will get all sciencey and talk about Science!

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The Seekers Best Songs Ever Of All Time - The Seekers Greatest Hits Full Album

Remember When Olivia Newton-John Had a Fashion Line?

Olivia Newton-John biopic - Channel 7

Beerducation

Last Rites Brewing Co - Horn of Diligence was reviewed by the Kegsta. Rating 83/100. Wow! →

Last Rites Brewing Co - American Pale Ale

Seven Mile Brewing Co - This is a dark beer stout was reviewed by Wencee. Rating 78/100. →

Seven Mile Brewing Co - This Is A Dark Beer Stout

Econobabble

Argentina inflation skyrocketing →

Argentina's Central Bank Likely to Raise Interest Rate This Week, Say Traders

ATO releases latest data on taxes paid by Australians →

The 60 millionaires who paid no tax and the richest and poorest postcodes revealed

Science

CSIRO - Recently announced 139 new species, mostly in Australia →

From fish to ants: 139 new species named by CSIRO

Ten new species you need to meet

Legs for days! Scientists discover world's first true millipede in Western Australia

The Guardian - CSIRO researchers identify 139 new species, including an ant that ‘babysits’ caterpillars

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On this weeks show we remember the legend that is Archie Roach. After a tough start to his life, his passion for music led him to create fantastic songs like Took Them Away, One Song, Down City Streets, Lighthouse and many others. Vale Uncle Archie Roach.

Also on today's show we have Chinese Takeaway, where we explore all things Chinese, whether it's from the past or current news.

And lastly, we get hot and sweaty with Sport Of All Sorts. We talk about sports, the weird or regular sports we know OR don't know about.

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Indelible Indigenous

CONTENT WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers, listeners and viewers are advised that this segment contain names, audio and images of deceased people.

Archie Roach, pioneering Indigenous singer behind Took the Children Away, offered message of hope and solidarity. This week we celebrate the legend that is Archie Roach who sadly left us on 30th July.

Archie Roach: A remarkable life

Paul Kelly: the crowd was stunned into silence after Archie Roach sang Took the Children Away

Archie Roach & Friends cover Bob Marley for Like A Version

Archie Roach, pioneering Indigenous singer behind Took the Children Away, offered message of hope and solidarity

Archie Roach - Took The Children Away (Official Music Video)

Archie Roach looks back on a remarkable life | ABC 7.30

Chinese Takeaway

China investigates vlogger who roasted, ate great white shark

Pelosi expected to visit Taiwan, Taiwanese and US officials say

Pelosi Is Expected to Go to Taiwan, Biden Administration Officials Say

Sports Of All Sorts

Commonwealth Games 2022 - Medal Standings

Beach parties, street ball and summer vibes: Let the good times roll at the Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games can provide the opportunity of a lifetime for competitors from all over the world

Basketball 3x3 and Wheelchair Basketball 3x3 - #B2022 Sport Explainer Video

Best Lawn and Indoor Bowlers In The World | A Helpful Guide

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On this week's show, we have BOP (Blurt On Politics).

The 47th Australian parliament has started. Today all the pomp and ceremony was followed, as is traditional in the previous 46 parliaments. New members and senators sworn in, new speaker of the House of Reps voted on. Will the new cross bench remain cross as 18 new pieces of legislation get tabled this week? We will wait and see if this new, and hopefully improved, parliament can come to a consensus as legislation is argued.

That's the boring part of this weeks show. What else have we got tonight?

We have Wot's On The Box where we talk about shows or movies we've watched, whether on a streaming service, at the cinema or on the telly. Remember what a telly is?

And in our last segment we talk Good News. Cos we all need some good news in our life.

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BOP - Blurt On Politics

Australian Federal Government TV - This official government site transmits live coverage of both houses of parliament on sitting days. Past recorded coverage also contains transcripts of the recorded sessions.

House of Representatives seating arrangements

Image below shows the seating arrangement of the “teal” independents and the Greens.

Seating arrangements in the Senate

Wot's On The Box

Wencee reviewed Heartstopper. Gave it 4.5 out of 5 Blurtstars.

Heartstopper on Netflix

Kegsta reviewed The Beatles: Get Back. Gave it 5 out of 5 Blurtstars.

Get Back on Disney +

Who owns Paramount +?

Good News

Meet the man who rescues around 100 snakes a month

Video game coding skills lands South Australian year 12 student with autism a job

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The new Australian Parliament in both houses will begin on 26th July. The climate crisis will be front and centre as the new parliamentarians begin the debate how to reduce carbon emissions in Australia. The ALP want 43% reduction by 2030. The Greens and independents want higher targets.

Let's hope there is meaningful debate and consensus and not scuttled in the pursuit to get the perfect policy.

Also on this show we delve into what is happening in the United States in our segment called Party In The USA.

And to lighten up the mood, we talk fun facts and what happened on this day.

Let's get on with the show Wencee and Kegsta.

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Party In The USA

High inflation and a strong dollar →

Why is US inflation so high – and how long will it last?

The Dollar Is Extremely Strong, Pushing Down the World

The US’s selfish war on inflation will tip the world into recession

On This Day

Fact Monster - This Day In History

On This Day

Fun Facts

200 Awesome Facts About Everything

How many paintings did Picasso paint in his lifetime?

Why do they add iodine to salt?

How fast does a nerve impulse travel?

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The rain has eased up on the eastern coastline. But that hasn't stopped the Rona taking hold again and making life troublesome. We have cruise ships with Covid cases...hello Coral Princess! We have hospitals at crisis point, not that it was ever quiet. Does that mean it's time to "Shut the border?!"

Tonight we talk all things Covid because it's been a while since it's been in the news.

We also blurt about animals in our segment we call Nature Calls.

And lastly we talk about people who have gone good stuff to make a positive change to our lives.

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The Beatles Get Back documentary - Directed by Peter Jackson

Covid

More than 100 people on a cruise ship that docked in NSW on Tuesday have tested positive to COVID-19

Official COVID-19 vaccination daily rollout update

Jonathan Pie - Put a F**king Mask On!

Nature Calls

Australian “Firehawk” Raptors Intentionally Spread Wildfires

Aye-aye, Dumbo octopus, Turritopsis nutricula →

Top 10 strangest animals in the world

Great People That Did Stuff

Abraham Lincoln →

Abe Lincoln

James Web Space Telescope →

NASA’s Webb Delivers Deepest Infrared Image of Universe Yet

James Webb Telescope captures thousands of galaxies in first photo | USA TODAY (short version)

President Biden and Vice President Harris Receive a Briefing on James Webb Space Telescope Images (long version)

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Sydney and outskirts are under water. Some places the 4th time in less than 2 years! Climate change? What Climate Change????

In our first segment on Indelible Indigenous, we talk more about NAIDOC week, 3 - 10 July. I hope you Got Up, Stood Up and Showed Up during NAIDOC week. We briefly talk about this years’ award winners and highlight Dr Stanley Grant AM, winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award.

In our environment segment, Green There, Done That, we look at two people who are turning the dreaded single-use disposable coffee cups into roads. We also look at an autonomous aquatic robot that collects rubbish from the sea.

And lastly, in our podcast review segment, Do Ya Self A Favour, we inform the Blurtsters of the podcast shows Wencee and The Kegsta are listening.

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Indelible Indigenous

Yoorrook Justice Commission releases interim report detailing Aboriginal elders' experiences of racism

NAIDOC week - YouTube video playlist of 15 First Nations musicians

NAIDOC 2022 Award winners

We focussed on Dr Stanley Grant AM, winner of Lifetime Achievement Award 2022 →

One of the NAIDOC award recipients - Dr Stanley Grant AM

Stan Grant (Wiradjuri elder)

Honorary doctorate for life's work to reclaim Wiradjuri language

Green There, Done That

The Green Recovery - This man turns discarded coffee cups into roads

Jellyfishbot, the marine waste collection robot

Do Ya Self A Favour

ListenABLE – Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin →

Apple Podcast

Listnr

Spotify

Rumble with Michael Moore →

Anchor FM

Apple Podcast

Spotify

Download This Show - with Marc Fennell →

ABC Listen App - Google and Apple

Apple Podcast

Google Podcast

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Has power gone to Albo's head? Is the honeymoon over for him? His recent decision to provide less staffing for the crossbench has angered them all. The Greens, independents and Jacqui Lambie Network have all denounced the decision. With Jacqui Lambie and Pauline Hanson threatening to oppose EVERY legislation that the ALP puts forth the lower house, how will this play out?

Also this week in the news, the US Supreme court has overturned the Roe vs Wade abortion law was enshrined in the USA constitution. What does this mean for women in the USA now?

Also on this weeks' show we discover new beers and review them in our Beerducation segment.

Let's get sporty and talk about sports in our segment we call Sports of All Sorts.

And lastly, we get technical and talk about geeky, technical things that is part of our lives.

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NAIDOC Week

NATIONAL NAIDOC WEEK 2022

Current Theme - Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!

Local NAIDOC events by state

Roe vs Wade decision

Period apps deleted over privacy concerns for women seeking abortions in post-Roe world

Roe v Wade legalised abortion in the US - now it's been overturned

Australia federal ALP cuts crossbench staffing

Crossbench staff cut will ‘slow down Labor’s agenda’: Pocock

Beerducation

Golden Pipes Brewing - Hazy Pale Ale →

Kegsta reviewed and rated 75/100.

Dan Murphy's

4 Hearts Brewing – Kickback Red IPA →

Wencee reviewed and rated 87/100.

4 Hearts Brewing

Crafty Pint review

Let's Get Technical

Solar panel efficiency improvements →

Nature magazine article - Immersion graded index optics: theory, design, and prototypes

New concentrator could help solar panels capture more sunlight – without tracking it

This tiny glass pyramid could make solar panels cheaper than ever

Medical supply deliveries via drones →

Drones may soon be used to fly medical supplies to remote Australian communities

Federal ALP Environment minister talk at National Press Club →

Chris Bowen's Press Club address about shift to green energy and power crisis | ABC News

Sports of All Sorts

World aquatic championships, fainting in the pool →

Dramatic rescue at world championships after swimmer faints and sinks to bottom of pool

Collingwood Football Club →

Collingwood announces punishment for Jordan De Goey over Bali video scandal, as well as two youngsters

Jordan De Goey set to play first match since Bali controversy, says Eddie McGuire

Statement: Jack Ginnivan and Isaac Quaynor

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Doctor, doctor, gimme the news. We have the esteemed Dr Marija Taflaga lecturer at the ANU, editor of the Australian Political Science Association’s Political Organisation’s and Participation Research blog, co-host of the Democracy Sausage podcast, director at The Australian Politics Studies Centre. We talk Uluru Statement of the Heart, referendum history in Australia, the recent federal election results, the energy crisis and more!

So let's get crackin and get on with the show with Wencee and the Kegsta.

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Maria can be found on democracy sausage with Mark Kenny, link below..

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/democracy-sausage-with-mark-kenny/id1459965243

Econobabble with Dr Marija Taflaga

We had a lovely chat with Dr Marija about the new federal ALP government, climate change, Uluru Statement from the Heart, and much much more.

https://researchers.anu.edu.au/researchers/taflaga-m

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2.7 million coffee cups go into to landfill daily in Australia. Do they need to?

It's crunch time. Well, at least once you've finished your coffee from your favourite café. Tonight we have Catherine and Aniyo, the co-founders of Good Edi, on the show to talk about their edible coffee cups. What inspired them to start their own business? What are their plans to make these cups more affordable so that they can replace the humble, yet dirty, single use coffee cups we have now.

Also on the show we will talk about Great People That Did Stuff. A look at people past or present who are making great contributions to our lives.

Join us on The New Blurt as we discuss all of this and more.

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Green There, Done That

We talk to co-founders of Good Edi, Catherine and Aniyo.

Good Edi

The Good Edi competition winner of 6 pack coffee cups was Vicki who was watching live and answered the question of how many single use coffee cups are thrown into landfill every day in Australia.

Answer = approx 2.7 million. Vicki, your edible coffee cups are on their way for you to enjoy.

Great People That Did Stuff

Neighbours cast and crew

This past week, 10th June 2022 saw the final recording of Aussie soap Neighbours. A syndicated show that was viewed across the world. This week we pay tribute to the cast and crew who made this show the success that it was. Final episode airs in the UK and Australia on 1 August 2022.

Neighbours cast says goodbye as Australian soap wraps after 37 years of filming

We also highlighted other great people in this segment:

Dina Petrakis →

Founder of not-for-profit organisation Settlement Services International and global manager of Ignite Small Business Start-Ups.

Refugee entrepreneurs achieve their business dreams

Settlement Services International

Ignite Small Business Start-ups

Molly Steer →

Molly founded Straw No More at the age of 9 years in Cairns, Australia in 2017. This initiative was ahead of its time and Queensland soon changed the state laws and banned all plastic straws from 1 September 2021.

Straw No More

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Surprise, surprise. We have a minister for a republic. We will have the Uluru Statement from the Heart introduced in this term of parliament.

On tonight's show we talk mosquitoes and science.

We chat about fun facts to cheer up the mood.

We blurt about the latest shows or movies we're watching on "Wot's On The Box"

And now let's get on with the show with Wencee and the Kegsta.

Science

Atmospheric Rivers research →

Rivers In The Sky

Prevention of mosquito borne disease research →

Official World Mosquito Program link

The Mosquito: A Human History of Our Deadliest Predator

Fun Facts

200 Awesome Facts About Everything

Wot's On The Box

Bollywood movie, RRR →

Official RRR movie trailer

RRR on Netflix

Stranger Things →

Stranger Things Season 1 Trailer 1 | Rotten Tomatoes TV

Stranger Things on Netflix

Sisters, Hannah and Eliza Reilly talk about forgotten Australian women in our history →

Sheilas

Newsfighters Podcast interview - Author Eliza Reilly on "Sheilas: Bad Ass Women of Australian History"

Tony Martin new musical →

Tony Martin’s SIZZLETOWN – Morrison the Musical

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It's National Reconciliation Week and the message this year is "Be Brave, Make Change". The new government has already promised to take the Uluru statement from the heart to parliament and work with all parties to get a successful outcome for a referendum. Sadly, the new opposition coalition may not come on that journey.

What else have we got on the show tonight?

Let's talk New Zealand in "Across the Dutch".

Let's talk about the wonderful world of animals on this little blue planet.

Let's talk about China.

Over to Wencee and The Kegsta on The New Blurt.

Enjoy!

National Reconcilliation Week 27 May to 3 June 2022

National Reconciliation Week 2022

Be Brave. Make Change. Visit this web page for meaningful actions we can all follow →

2022: Actions to Make Change

Across The Dutch

Rather than lowering the voting age, we should raise it to 65

‘Natural connection’: California, New Zealand announce climate change partnership

Jacinda Ardern and Stephen Colbert →

"We Will Buy Them Back And We Will Destroy Them" - PM Jacinda Ardern On Gun Control In New Zealand

Why New Zealand Sent Money, Equipment And Training To Ukraine's Army - PM Jacinda Ardern

New Zealand Is Welcoming Tourists Again, And Stephen Is Invited To PM Jacina Ardern's Wedding

Nature Calls

‘No excuses’: limited conservation efforts could save at least 47 Australian animals from extinction

14 of the new species discovered so far this year, 2022

Chinese Takeaway

‘The Last Generation’: The Disillusionment of Young Chinese

China recalls maths textbooks over ‘racist, pornographic’ illustrations

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Oh my Goodness! Pinch me and tell me it's not a dream. Have the quiet Australians restored our faith in decency and democracy??? You betcha. After a gruelling 6 week campaign, the election has been won and lost. Who's still with us? Who will be going to private pastures?

We also review two beers, one an old favourite the other a new beer selected to celebrate the federal election result.

We also introduce our new segment “Across the Dutch” where we will focus on our great friends across the Tasman Sea, New Zealand.

Tune in and let's find out!

Beerducation

Monteith's - Summer Ale

Reviewed by The Kegsta → Score = 88/100.

Yulli's Brews - Normans Australian Ale

Reviewed by Wencee → Score = 87/100.

Monteith's Brewery

Liberty Brewing - Knife Party IPA

Get Off The Grass ScoMo (for the final time!!!!)

This segment has now been retired now that Scotty is no longer our PM. How good is that!!!

We didn’t get to cover this during the show, but the following link shows the ten current and new First Nations people entering parliament, a record for both houses.

These First Nations politicians are headed for Canberra

Australian Federal election 2022 - Winners and Losers

Across the Dutch

The Bug Stunk

Why was Australia first named "New Holland"?

Great things Australia took from NZ and will forever claim as its own

Lamingtons - Created in Australia or New Zealand?

A couple of photos during The Kegsta’s TranzApline train trip from Christchurch to Greymouth.

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Don’t forget to vote on 21 May 2022. Your vote counts.

We're on the home stretch. The light at the end of the tunnel.

Will the grass be greener on the other side? Will we find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow?

Let's find out with Dylan from the News Fighters Podcast as we wade through the s**t to see who ends up smelling like roses.

IDAHOBIT

17 May is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia.

International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination

Peter Dutton NOT an LGBTQIA+ ally

Get Off The Grass ScoMo

Dylan from the Newsfighters podcast joins us to talk all things election 2022.

AEC on alert for electoral fraud conspiracies as fringe parties embrace Trump-style 'stolen election' lie

Shane Bazzi wins appeal in defamation case over Peter Dutton tweet

News Fighters podcast: Election 2022: Housing unaffordability wins out & Leigh Sales vs ScoMo Round 2

News Fighters You Tube clip 1

News Fighters You Tube clip 2

Covid

How Often Can You Be Infected With the Coronavirus?

What's going on with North Korea's COVID-19 crisis?

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The Mass Debate on Channel 9 was a shitshow. This election campaign has been running for 4 1/2 weeks but feels like years. I can now be a credible journalist by asking any "gotcha" question to a politician. Can life get any better? We will find out on 21 May in Australia! Before then, let's chat with a Brisbane councillor and then see what is happening with Roe Vs Wade in the USA. Let's get on with the show!

Get Off The Grass with Cr Nicole Johnston

Wencee and The Kegsta had a great chat with Nicole in a pre-recorded session. We talked about the threat of the “teal” independents during this federal election as well as February’s Brisbane floods and how Cr Nicole helped the community during that tough time.

NOTE - there were technical issues that affected the recording, but it was a great conversation.

Brisbane flood review recommends engineering solutions, more buybacks

Brisbane flood review labels event 'worst-case scenario', emergency alert system to be upgraded

Morrison walks back Qld flood fund snub after lord mayor joins chorus of criticism

Party In The USA

In this episode we talk about Roe Vs Wade. The history and the current debate.

Historical ruling

Roe v. Wade - Law case

The Forced Birth Ruling

Current debate

Supreme Court has voted to overturn abortion rights, draft opinion shows

The 1973 Roe v. Wade decision also was leaked to the press

Six months in, “no end in sight” for Texas’ new abortion law

https://www.nytimes.com/article/mississippi-abortion-law.html

What's next for abortion rights in America?

Republicans splinter on how to handle a post-Roe world

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Talking Brisbane floods, and how the community responded

In a post flood Brisbane environment, we talk to Brisbane City Councillor Nicole Johnston about her experience and response to the devasting February 2022 floods in SE Queensland.

We apologise for the quality of the audio. All three participants were in separate locations with Wencee and The Kegsta not in their usual studios.

This chat was played live during our regular weekly podcast which aired on 10 May 2022.

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What a week! Albo is out on the hustings after a week in Covid iso. The ALP officially launched their "A Better Future" campaign based on core Labor values: health and housing. Implement Uluru Statement of the heart into parliament, gender pay gap and climate change was also mentioned,

Interest rates are officially up. Does this mean ScoMo is up ship creek? Or will he deflect and blame the ALP again?

To lighten the mood tonight, we relax with a beer or two in our regular segment Beerducation.

We also delve into the wonderful world of online streaming services and review shows or movies we've been watching.

And to round off the show, we will look at Australia's First Nations people and highlight their contribution and unique perspectives on this great nation.

So, now, let's get on with tonight's show."

Beerducation

42 (or forty-two) is the Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe and Everything.

How to pour a beer

Reviewed by The Kegsta. Rated 83/100 →

Kaiju Beer - Metamorphosis

Reviewed by Wencee. Rated 85/100→

Easy Times Brewing Co - The Big Easy IPA

Video link to the show’s friend Ash Fils-Aime.

Indelible Indigenous

10 Indigenous women blazing a trail in Australia today

Giant Dwarf is one of Australia's leading production companies

Apology to Australia's Indigenous Peoples

First Nations Voice to Parliament

Treaty in Victoria

Who are the indigenous candidates running in this years' federal election? →

The Greens

For First Nations Women, The Fight For A Place In Politics Has Only Just Begun

Wot's On Da Box

Netflix faces losing licensed hit shows to streaming rivals

Old Enough on Netflix →

Old Enough

Preferential voting is not a wasted vote!

You can still vote for an independent or minor party without voting for the two majors. Just make sure your votes 2 and beyond are in the order YOU want to place them. The "How to vote" cards provided by various parties are ONLY a suggestion.

Preferential voting - Parliamentary Education Office (peo.gov.au)

House of Representative

You Can’t ‘Waste’ Your Vote! | Patrick Alexander's Personal Internet (chickennation.com)

Lower House (Senate)

What’s the Go with Voting for the Senate? | Patrick Alexander's Personal Internet (chickennation.com)

Watch the live recording of this weeks’ show

Recorded Streamyard link

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To our ANZAC heroes, lest we forget. We are here today because of your sacrifices. Whether you made it back home safely or sacrificed your life, we honour you and your loved ones.

On tonight's show, we go out for Chinese takeaway. This is when we pick a current or historical topic about China, it's customs, peoples, or anything interesting. This week we go in depth about the Chinese trade increasing with Russia since Russia invaded the Ukraine as well as the Chinese and Solomon Island security treaty.

We also talked about the electorate of Maribyrnong in Melbourne and Ryan in Brisbane.

Division of Maribyrnong - Wikipedia

Federal Ryan electorate

Then we will take on light-hearted themes with Fun Facts and On This Day.

So join Wencee and The Kegsta today as we blurt about the things that have captured our attention this week.

NOTE - At the end of the show notes, we have also provided some useful, impartial links on the two houses of parliament as well as preferential voting (don’t believe the various political parties mantra that preferential voting is bad.)

Chinese Takeaway

ABC funding cuts target 11 foreign news bureaux, with 20 jobs facing axe

Temper tantrums and invasion threats over Solomon Islands deal with China will push Pacific allies away

Djibouti shows what Sogavare’s deal with China really means

Dutton quips about Pacific Islands facing climate change

China’s trade with Russia up by 12% in March from a year earlier

1989 Tiananmen Square protests and massacre

Australian journalist Cheng Lei faces China spying trial

For a light hearted parody song created by The Chaser. Be aware this song is not safe for work or children.

Coal Makes Me Cum (DJ Scomo Remix)

Fun Facts

200 Fun Facts That You’ll Love To Know

101 Fun Facts You Never Knew, Guaranteed to Totally Blow Your Mind

On This Day

Important Events From This day in History

Britannica: This Day in History

1971 - Gough Whitlam visits China

Breaking Bad

1986 - Chernobyl: Facts about the world's worst nuclear disaster

1954 - Polio vaccine trials start in USA

Franklin D. Roosevelt and polio

Poliomyelitis (polio)

Preferential voting is not a wasted vote!

Preferential voting - Parliamentary Education Office (peo.gov.au)

House of Representative

You Can’t ‘Waste’ Your Vote! | Patrick Alexander's Personal Internet (chickennation.com)

Lower House (Senate)

What’s the Go with Voting for the Senate? | Patrick Alexander's Personal Internet (chickennation.com)

Watch the live recording of this weeks’ show

Live Streamyard recording

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In this week's show, we talk in-depth with Mark Kelly (Vote Tony Out, Keep Tony Out, CEO of Global Surf Industries) about the "teal” independents running in the 2022 federal election.

We had so much fun and lots to talk about with Mark, that we didn't get to any other segment this week!

EDITORS NOTE: some figures discussed in the show about politicians salaries were wild guesses, which we now know to be incorrect. We have sought to rectify this by providing the following official link to parliamentarian salaries of both houses.

The base salary for senators and members: 2020 update

Get Off The Grass ScoMo

With Mark Kelly

Seats to be watching where independents are threating the incumbent:

Mackellar, Wentworth, Kooyong, Goldstein, and many others across Australia.

If you want to see how your local MP has voted in parliament, visit this site for all the information →

https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/

To get an idea how the betting agencies are seeing the election, visit here →

https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/politics/australian-federal-politics

During the show we talked about salaries of all parliamentarians. We came up with a wild figure of about $200 billion. That was incorrect, and it is more likely to be around $100 million if all staff members are included. This is only an estimate without knowing the exact number of staff and politicians in parliament.

Preferential voting is not a wasted vote!

Preferential voting - Parliamentary Education Office (peo.gov.au)

House of Representative

You Can’t ‘Waste’ Your Vote! | Patrick Alexander's Personal Internet (chickennation.com)

Lower House (Senate)

What’s the Go with Voting for the Senate? | Patrick Alexander's Personal Internet (chickennation.com)

Watch the live recording of this weeks’ show

Live Streamyard recording

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The election has finally been called. It's now over to the 17.2 million eligible Australian voters to decide how this great country is led over the coming three years. We at The New Blurt believe in facts so below we have included important information about preferential voting as many people think voting for independents or minor parties is a wasted vote. It isn't.

On this weeks' show, not only do we talk about the upcoming federal election, but we also talk about the weird and wonderful world of animals around us. We all need good news in this sometimes gloomy world, so we found some great news coming out of war-torn Ukraine. We also discover and review some of the podcasts that Wencee and The Kegsta are currently listening to.

So join us on this week's adventure and click on the Play button and get on with the show!

Preferential voting is not a wasted vote!

Preferential voting - Parliamentary Education Office (peo.gov.au)

House of Representative

You Can’t ‘Waste’ Your Vote! | Patrick Alexander's Personal Internet (chickennation.com)

Lower House (Senate)

What’s the Go with Voting for the Senate? | Patrick Alexander's Personal Internet (chickennation.com)

Do Ya Self A Favour

Below The Line →

https://theconversation.com/au/podcasts/below-the-line

Australia votes →

The Missing Crypto Queen →

https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/uj5nz-a0b8a/The-Missing-Cryptoqueen-Podcast

Nature Calls

Gobi Jeboa →

https://kidadl.com/animal-facts/gobi-jerboa-facts

Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary helping to detect emerging diseases in wildlife across the country →

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-10/bonorong-helps-detect-diseases-in-animals/100977606

Good News

Ukrainian Architects Design Modular Shelter →

https://www.optimistdaily.com/2022/04/ukrainian-architects-build-modular-shelters-for-refugees/

https://www.fastcompany.com/90734349/these-kyiv-based-architects-designed-new-modular-shelters-for-ukrainian-refugees

Escape from Mariupol: the man who swam to safety from Russian terror →

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/apr/07/ukraine-escape-from-mariupol-man-swam-eussian-terror

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Wencee went back to his stomping ground, Melbourne, to catch up with family and friends. This show Wencee and the Kegsta were in the same room recording the show and boy was it uncomfortable! We both definitely prefer streaming! Hahaha.

This week we reviewed two beers, both from Melbourne. One was very meaty and made you drowsy, the other a worthy pale amber to be a regular drink.

In our Science segment, it’s all about animals this time. Do they have emotions, can they think? Are they smart enough to count?

And lastly, in our segment where we celebrate people who did good things, we pay tribute to an Aussie legend entertainer Ernie Carroll. Most remember him from Hey Hey It’s Saturday, but he did more than that. And we also remember the achievements of David Warren, the black box inventor. An invention borne from the tragic loss of his own father in a plane accident.

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Beerducation

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Hop Nation, American Red

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Science

Do animals feel emotions? →

https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2022-04-02/invertebrates-octopus-bees-feelings-emotion-pain-joy-science/100947014

Study shows: Fish can calculate →

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-07552-2

Great People That Did Good Stuff

Black Box inventor →

https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/blogs/on-this-day/2016/03/on-this-day-the-black-box-was-born/

Ernie Carroll, Australian entertainer →

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-30/ernie-carroll-puppeteer-behind-ossie-ostrich-dead-at-92/100953062

We talked about the “Love Your Sister” cancer charity which has been in operation since 2012 and has raised over $15M for medical research.

https://www.loveyoursister.org/

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Budget special

On this weeks’ show the budget is being handed down live during our show.

What we know so far →

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-29/whats-in-the-budget-here-is-what-we-know-so-far/100930204

Low unemployment figures →

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/mar/28/government-predicts-unemployment-will-drop-to-50year-low-as-it-spruiks-pre-election-budget

2019 budget. Did they get it right back then? You be the judge →

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-07-04/tax-cuts-and-spending-cuts/11273454?nw=0&r=HtmlFragment

Beer tax decrease was the rumour. Did it happen? Spoiler, no tax cut this time →

https://www.sunshinecoastnews.com.au/2022/02/01/covid-hit-pubs-cop-biggest-beer-tax-rise-in-a-decade/

https://www.brewers.org.au/beer-the-facts/beer-and-taxes/

The Phrase Pork Barrelling?

https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/050615/where-did-phrase-pork-barrel-come.asp

Winners and Losers →

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/ng-interactive/2022/mar/29/the-complete-2022-australian-federal-budget-build-your-own-choose-what-matters-to-you

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-29/federal-budget-2022-winners-and-losers/100914858

Party In The USA

Trump investigation felony charges →

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/23/nyregion/trump-investigation-felony-resignation-pomerantz.html

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/mar/23/donald-trump-crime-accusation-prosecutor-mark-pomerantz

Spring Break →

https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/miami-beachs-curfew-spring-break-partiers-wrongly-blames-outsiders-cha-rcna21870

https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/holidays-other/quick-and-dirty-history-spring-break.htm

Green There, Done That

Climate groups say a change in coding can reduce bitcoin energy consumption by 99% →

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/mar/29/bitcoin-reduce-energy-consumption-climate-groups

Great read: The Big Switch by Saul Griffith →

https://g.co/kgs/s5c9Mu

Microplastics found in human blood for first time →

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/mar/24/microplastics-found-in-human-blood-for-first-time

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Covid

Covid increasing in schools →

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-22/qld-coronavirus-covid19-jump-sub-variant-ba2-cases-vaccination/100840904

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-22/-55-per-cent-increase-in-covid-19-cases-at-qld-state-schools/100929012

China city of 9 million in lockdown →

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/mar/22/china-locks-down-city-of-9-million-and-reports-4000-cases-as-omicron-tests-zero-covid-strategy

Good News

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) buys part of the Great Barrier Reef →

https://amp-theguardian-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.theguardian.com/environment/2022/mar/15/conservationists-buy-fishing-licence-to-create-tasmania-sized-net-free-zone

World Wrestling Federation →

https://www.one37pm.com/strength/sports/best-wrestlers-1980s-ranked

Happiness report, where does Australia rank, who’s happiest, why? →

https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/finland-ranked-world-happiest-country-for-fifth-year-running-1927073-2022-03-19

Why is Finland so happy? →

https://www.helsinkitimes.fi/lifestyle/19066-what-makes-finland-the-happiest-country-in-the-world-for-the-fourth-consecutive-year.html

Indelible Indigenous

Gladys Elphick (1904-1988) →

A descendant of the Kaurna and Ngadjuri people, Gladys was known to the community simply as Auntie Gladys.

https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/elphick-gladys-12460

Essie Coffey (1924-1998) →

Improving the rights and equality of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people was on the agenda for rights campaigner

https://www.rahs.org.au/essie-coffey-1941-1998/

Five Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scientists awarded →

https://www.science.org.au/news-and-events/news-and-media-releases/five-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-scientists-awarded

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Banter

PM & C Women's Network logo →You're not the only one seeing a certain shape in this logo. The PM's Department has copped criticism for the design

Victorian state government to trial sick leave for casual workers →

Victoria is trialling sick leave for casual workers. Here's what that will look like

Sweden: average working hours by employment type 2021 | Statista

Great People That Did Stuff

Ismail al-Jazari →Ismail al-Jazari: The Muslim inventor who may have inspired Leonardo da Vinci

Who was Ismail al-Jazari? Everything You Need to Know

The Dark Side of Thomas Jefferson

Walls of Benin

Kimberley Kitching →

Kimberley Kitching

What's On The Box

Monkey Magic (1979-1981) →https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81382740West Side Story (2021) →Watch West Side Story | Full movie | Disney+

West Side Story (1961 film)

Beerducation

Yulli's Brews: Slick Rick's Rampaging Red Ale →SLICK RICK'S | Yulli's Brews

Mountain Goat Pale Ale →Our Core Range | Mountain Goat Beer | Handcrafted Australian Ales

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International Women’s Day

Future leaders: 13 women reshaping the Aussie business landscape →

https://www.smartcompany.com.au/people-human-resources/leadership/future-leaders-women-reshaping-aussie-business/

PrideCup →

https://pridecup.org.au/about/

Good News

Ash Fils-Aime

https://www.standup.com.au/comedian/ashley-fils-aime

https://www.instagram.com/ashthecomic1/

Doyaself A Favour

The Climate Pod →

https://www.theclimatepod.com/

Julia Zemiro Asks 'Who Cares?' — E4 — Jen Cloher (Ngāpuhi & Ngati Kahu) & Astrid Jorgensen →

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/julia-zemiro-asks-who-cares-e4-jen-cloher-ng%C4%81puhi-ngati/id522303261?i=1000552641735

The Problem With Jon Stewart - Jon Talks Stocks and Ukraine

https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-problem-with-jon-stewart-1978912/episodes/jon-talks-stocks-and-ukraine-130285238

The Problem With Jon Stewart - Jon Stewart on Why the Right Would ‘Rather Do a Deal With Putin Than Pelosi’

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jon-stewart-on-why-the-right-would-rather-do-a/id1528594034?i=1000552802262

Melbourne International Comedy Festival plugs

https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022

Gabbi Bolt →

https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/gabbi-bolt

Sami Shah →

https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/unappreciated

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Does Wencee Own an Ark?

We speak to Wencee extensively on what’s happening in Brisbane, if he owns an Ark yet? Is he really improving his swimming? Is the family OK? Do they fit in the ark?

Is all done on his phone as he has no power at the moment, stick with us, its insightful

and as always with Wencee humorous yet emotional.

Let’s Get Technical

Amazon Challenges Record Breaking $865 Million EU Data-Protection Fine →

https://www.techbusinessnews.com.au/amazon-challenges-record-breaking-865-million-eu-data-protection-fine/

On This Day

https://www.historynet.com/today-in-history/march-01/

Fun Facts

https://bestlifeonline.com/awesome-facts/

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Covid

Wencee – Qld upcoming changes - https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/current-status

Kegsta – Indonesian mafia

Party In The USA

Wencee - Hank The Tank

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/feb/21/black-bear-tahoe-hank-the-tank

Kegsta - How They Did It: Sandy Hook Families Gain Long-Awaited Legal Wins Youtube clip, warning sensitive subject

https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2017/06/22/americas-complex-relationship-with-guns/

Econobabble

Wencee – Will open borders help Australia?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-21/border-reopens-travel-tourism-industry-tourists-return-covid/100843998

https://www.tra.gov.au/data-and-research/reports/tourism-investment-monitor-2019-20/australian-tourism-investment-and-covid-19-impacts

Kegsta – https://www.dailysabah.com/business/economy/rocketing-energy-transport-costs-send-textiles-up-amid-london-fashion-week

Modern_Monetary_Theory

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Blurt On Ol’ Blighty

Brexit: the pros and cons of leaving the EU →

https://www.theweek.co.uk/brexit-0

As mentioned in this segment, the minimum wages in Australia and USA are: Australia’s AUD $20.33/hour or AUD $772.60/week (as at 1 July 2021).

USA’s minimum wage is USD $7.25/hour.

Nature Calls

Hemiandrus jacinda: insect named after New Zealand prime minister →

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/mar/12/hemiandrus-jacinda-insect-named-after-new-zealand-prime-minister-ardern

Yeti Crab →

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiwa_hirsuta

https://ocean.si.edu/ocean-life/invertebrates/yeti-crab

Good News

Women, never allowed to dance as girls, live their dreams performing burlesque →

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-12/dance-once-taboo-for-these-women-now-they-perform-burlesque/100219008

Message in a bottle →

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-60121185

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Chinese Takeaway

Hong Kong university dismantles and removes Tiananmen statue from campus →

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-23/hong-kong-university-dismantles-and-removes-tiananmen-statue-fro/100722778

Winter Olympians complaints →

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-60298184

Beerducation

Colossal Brewery - Mind Harvest (80/100) →

http://www.manspacemagazine.com.au/add-a-hop-skip-and-a-craft-to-your-dans-bws-trip/

Hawke's Brewery - Patio Pale (73/100). Came in at #31. →

https://www.hawkesbrewing.com/shopmerch/n2rd1qydjry6v2dz51byu1xep92p35

GABS Hottest 100 2021 →

https://gabshottest100.com/auresults/2021/

GABS 100 2021 poster →

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g25W7wBj_1_cBTOCHofTGb-8-WW30ILL/view

Green There, Done That

Rolls-Royce To Go All-Electric by 2030 →

https://www.kbb.com/car-news/rolls-royce-to-go-all-electric-by-2030-announces-

spectre-ev/

Rivian →

https://rivian.com/

Electric cars touted to recharge Australian manufacturing sector →

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/feb/08/electric-cars-touted-to-recharge-australian-manufacturing-sector

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Get Off The Grass ScoMo

We chat with Dylan Behan, from News Fighters, a comedic review of the latest Australian news, politics and media.

https://newsfighters.substack.com/

Listen To This

Who is Joe Rogan and why are Neil Young and Joni Mitchell removing their songs from Spotify?

https://www.nme.com/news/music/spotify-users-unsubscribed-plan-over-joe-rogan-controversy-3154664

https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/25/neil-young-joe-rogan-spotify/

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-joe-rogan-experience-with-ben-shapiro/id1506693707?i=1000549424921

James Blunt on Spotify and Joe Rogan controversy→

https://www.marieclaire.com/celebrity/james-blunt-release-new-music-spotify-joe-rogan-podcast/

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Our own The Kegsta will be performing in a comedy play at the upcoming Melbourne Internation Comedy Festival. Don’t miss out, get your tickets for the show here:

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. Indelible Indigenous

Special guest this week is Hannah McCleary, a Palawa woman from Hobart who is nearing the end of her double Science/Law degree at the University of Tasmania, has been accepted into a cadetship with the CSIRO’s Marine National Facility and actively inspiring young indigenous females to pursue STEM as a career. Listen to our candid chat on what inspires her, her journey to be a leader in STEM education.

Here are some links on Hannah and her journey.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jan/02/there-is-no-limit-how-scholarships-and-work-experience-are-changing-indigenous-lives

https://www.indigenous.gov.au/news-and-media/stories/national-science-week-hannah-mccleary-leading-example

. Good People That Did Stuff

A review of the great people that have been nominated for Australia Of The Year and Senior Australian Of The Year awards.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-01-23/senior-australian-of-the-year-meet-the-nominees/100761816

Sue and Lloyd Clarke (Qld Australian of the Year award) →

https://australianoftheyear.org.au/recipients/sue%20and%20lloyd-clarke/2488/

Collin Dillon (Qld Senior Australian of the Year award) →

Australia’s first Indigenous police officer. Provided evidence to the Queensland Fitzgerald Inquiry into Police Corruption.

https://australianoftheyear.org.au/recipients/colin-dillon/2495/

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. What’s On The Box

Manifest →

https://www.netflix.com/au/title/80241318 - Netflix

French Dispatch →

https://youtu.be/jvc115GGCSM - Trailer

https://www.amazon.com/French-Dispatch-Benicio-Del-Toro/dp/B09LSPWZJP - Prime Video

Dreambuilders (Original Danish title: Drømmebyggerne) →

https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Dreambuilders/0U49EIDNE8Y2K3OKE2LD9DJVU0 - Prime Video

. Party In The USA

2021 unusual items stopped at US Airports →

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/tsa-unusual-items-airport-security-trnd/index.html

Senate Voting Rights Bill →

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/17/us/politics/senate-voting-rights-bill.html

Biden’s 1st year achievements →

https://edition.cnn.com/2022/01/17/politics/joe-biden-inauguration-anniversary-political-crises/index.html

Biden’s Infrastructure Bill →

https://www.whitehouse.gov/bipartisan-infrastructure-law/

. Good News

Googly Eyes appearing randomly across Adelaide →

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-01-18/googly-eyes-keep-appearing-around-adelaide/100763332

Pirate Kitty, the thieving cat in Brisbane →

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-01-13/how-a-thieving-cat-united-a-community-in-brisbane/100752394

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.Welcome to 2022

.Covid Countdown

Much is happening with Covid since we last went live. We discuss Omicron, empty supermarket shelves (AGAIN!), RATs, Novak Djokovic and his attempt to stay in Australia for the Australian Open and much more.

.Nature Calls

Pearlfish from North Queensland →

https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/blogs/creatura-blog/2014/08/pearlfish-lives-in-sea-cucumber-anus/

Snakes feasting on toads →

https://www.livescience.com/snakes-disembowel-toads.html

Researchers observe instance of cannibalism in wild white‐faced capuchin monkeys →

https://www.livescience.com/first-white-faced-capuchin-cannibalism.html

.Do Yaself a Favour

The Eleventh →

Historical look back at the events of the dismissal of Gough Whitlam on 11th November 1975.

https://open.spotify.com/show/7HSLg8TOU8btRIefYVXc5I?si=ebd2fbdb2f3f4d41

Juice Media →

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnzaiYrvvrw - Honest Government Ad | Hung Parliament

https://open.spotify.com/show/5tayIax0CHCOhd4pjkianv?si=8e3bff1c55704292

The Chaser Report →

https://play.acast.com/s/the-chaser-report

The Australia Institute →

https://youtube.com/c/TheAusInstitute

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In this recap episode Hannah Melville-Rea from The Australia Institute to discuss the COP26 outcomes and she gives us hope despite terms like “ phase down “ instead of “phase out” of coal ending the conference.

What did Australia bringing to COP26?

HeatWatch initiative

Carbon Border Adjustments: What are they and how will they impact Australia?

Subscribe to Australian Institute

Follow the Money podcast

What is a CBAM & Why is Australia Worried About Them? →

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As 2021 wraps up, we are recapping the chats we had with our special guests on The New Blurt.

In this recap episode the ever passionate and learned Dr David Smith , will discuss all things US politics, namely Supremes, Jan 6 and General US shitfuckery.

The 2020 fraudulent campaign by the MAGA heads and republicans that keep perpetuating the BIG LIE, will be discussed in detail in this and other episodes of “Party in the USA “ ..

Please join Wencee and I back live on the 11th Jan Tues 8pm ish…

PEP Podcast

Dr David Smith

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As 2021 wraps up, we are recapping the chats we had with our special guests on The New Blurt.

In this recap episode the ever passionate, entrepreneurial, Mark Kelly from Vote Tony Out federal election 2019 campaign, joins us to chat about community political activism and it’s role in the upcoming federal election of 2022.

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As 2021 wraps up, we are recapping the chats we had with our special guests on The New Blurt.

In this recap episode the ever funny and energetic, Dan Ilic talks about Climate Change billboards at COP26, Climate Activism, what we can do and Saul Griffith another Climate change warrior.

https://arationalfear.substack.com/

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. Chinese Takeaway

Winter Olympics 2022 →

https://olympics.com/en/beijing-2022/venues

https://olympics.com/ioc/olympic-truce

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/australia-refuses-to-sign-truce-for-beijing-olympics-as-it-weighs-up-diplomatic-boycott-20211203-p59eh2.html

https://olympics.com/en/beijing-2022/mascot

https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-announces-diplomatic-boycott-of-beijing-winter-olympic-games/576833c0-323e-4865-91ff-72674333ee65

Man with severely folded spine finally able to stand up straight →

https://metro.co.uk/2019/12/16/man-stands-straight-28-years-surgeons-fix-back-11913152/

. Fun facts

All sorts of fun facts. You might learn something. We sure did!

. Science

Organic glitter →

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/glitter-eco-friendly-green-alternative-cellulose-plant-color

Scientists inserted disco 'strobe lights' into jellyfish to see how they function without brains →

https://www.livescience.com/light-up-jellyfish-model-shows-neural-activity

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. Green There Done That

This week we have on the show Hannah Melville-Rea from The Australia Institute to discuss the COP26 outcomes and she gives us hope despite terms like coal phase down ending the conference.

What is Australia bringing to COP26? →

https://australiainstitute.org.au/report/what-is-australia-bringing-to-cop26/

HeatWatch initiative →

https://australiainstitute.org.au/initiative/heatwatch/

Carbon Border Adjustments: What are they and how will they impact Australia? →

https://australiainstitute.org.au/report/carbon-border-adjustments/

What is a CBAM & Why is Australia Worried About Them? →

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tjenBqOYXk

. Get Off The Grass ScoMo

Religious Discrimination Bill debated in federal parliament.

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/the-controversial-religious-discrimination-bill-has-been-revealed-here-s-what-s-in-it/6ac9da96-82dd-4275-a237-40c270add80f

https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/federal-religious-discrimination-bill-flawed-20211125-p59c17.html

Jacqui Lambie savages Pauline Hanson's vaccine mandate claims.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjjWNWL3J-k

. Listen To This

Honouring Genesis Owusu who won the album of the year at Triple J and then followed that with 4 Aria awards. We reviewed Smiling With No Teeth in episode 32 on 3 June 2021.

https://www.aria.com.au/awards/nominees

Genesis won the Arias for:

Album Of The Year for Smiling with No Teeth

Best Independent Release

Best Hip Hop Release

Best Cover Art

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. Covid countdown

Visitors to Queensland forced to pay $150 for a PCR Covid test? What?? https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/nov/23/queensland-maintains-travellers-to-state-must-get-150-covid-test

Philippines vaccination program for the homeless.

https://www.who.int/philippines/news/feature-stories/detail/philippines-community-vaccinations-help-overcome-stigma-and-practical-barriers

. Indelible Indigenous

We discuss Victoria and NT solar farms that are run by indigenous groups.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-21/aboriginal-owned-solar-farm-completed-by-2022/100473610

https://arena.gov.au/setup-for-life/#start

Linda Burney - Federal Member for Barton

https://www.alp.org.au/linda_burney

. Sports Of All Sorts (with Phattus)

AFL draft picks. Who will be the first pick? Will Nick Daicos go to Collingwood following in his father’s footsteps? Clue: There’s an unwritten father-son rule that says he should.

The father-son rule is when the father has played 100 senior games for a club and allows the club to bid for the son to play for the club to continue the family name within the club.

https://www.afl.com.au/draft/2021

https://www.afl.com.au/news/504617/the-father-son-rule

https://wwos.nine.com.au/afl/draft-father-son-rule-explainer-nick-daicos-sam-darcy-2021/f80d6c6f-518d-4337-a664-cecd71324c23

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Party in the USA

We talk about Midterms, Trumpism, the Supreme Court, a history of USA politics and their constitution.

Special guest, Associate Professor David Smith from the “PEP with Chas and Dr Dave” podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdKvxzwmfniBr3IxDqjxAhg

https://www.facebook.com/abcplanetamerica/

What’s on the box?

New Amsterdam - Streaming on Stan. https://www.stan.com.au/watch/new-amsterdam/

Ridley Rd - Streaming on ABC iView. https://iview.abc.net.au/show/ridley-road

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On This Day

Events, births and deaths that happened on this day, 9th November.

Do Ya Self A Favour

Podcast reviews:

Transit Zone

https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3Mud2hvb3Noa2FhLmNvbS9yc3MvcG9kY2FzdC9pZC8xMjQ3OQ

PEP with Chas and Dr Dave

https://open.spotify.com/show/4MMeApXp0wAmFCItZrjiRY?si=fc39ad5b1cf442a2

Sci Guys

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Hidden Brain

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/20Gf4IAauFrfj7RBkjcWxh?si=b77543789a1745d7

Website: https://hiddenbrain.org/

Chinese Takeaway

Low Covid cases in China. Can we believe the numbers?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-11-06/china-low-coronavirus-death-toll/100587910

COP26 - Why did President Xi Jinping not go to Glasgow? Did it matter?

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/nov/08/china-calls-for-concrete-action-not-distant-targets-in-last-week-of-cop26

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3155389/cop26-china-says-it-does-not-want-climate-solutions-held

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/07/opinion/cop26-china-climate.html

Correction

Actually not a correction, but a confirmation. The Kegsta was correct. Jimmy Carter was president in 1979. This was mentioned during “On This Day”.

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Sports Of All Sorts

Special guest Fattus

Talk about De Goey from the Collingwood Football Club and his indiscretions in the USA. Will he stay or will he go?

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/teams/collingwood-magpies/afl-news-2021-jordan-de-goey-collingwood-suspension-charges-in-us-assault-at-bar-latest/news-story/aec0d1226fb5f2823582fa39acf89e5e

AFL (Australian Football League) trade period. Who’s going where? Are there winners or losers?

Beerducation

Helios Brewing Company - Cyclops IPA

https://helios-brewing-company.myshopify.com/products/cyclops-ipa

Rating by Wencee = 81/100

White Rabbit - Dark Ale

https://whiterabbitbeer.com.au/our-beers/dark-ale/

Rating by Fattus = 69/100

Let’s Get Technical

Truth Social

The 45th USA President’s new social media platform, Truth Social

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/truth-socials-place-in-the-social-media-ip-landscape-explained

Rocket Book

https://getrocketbook.com.au/

Reviewed the Panda Planner:

https://getrocketbook.com.au/products/rocketbook-panda-planner?variant=35788626886814

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Get Off The Grass ScoMo

Special guest - Mark Kelly, from the “Vote Tony Out” campaign from the 2019 federal election. Now assisting with Mackellor Rising community activism, https://www.mackellarrising.org.au/.

Beasts of Blurtdom

66 million-year-old Triceratops

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-22/triceratops-skeleton-sold-to-private-buyer-at-paris-auction/100561168

Panda Ant

https://kidadl.com/animal-facts/panda-ant-facts

Japanese Spider Crab

https://roaring.earth/giant-japanese-spider-crabs-can-grow-bigger-than-people/

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Covid Countdown

Update on Covid around Australia

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/datablog/ng-interactive/2021/oct/18/covid-19-vaccine-rollout-australia-vaccination-rate-progress-how-many-people-vaccinated-percent-tracker-australian-states-number-total-daily-live-data-stats-updates-news-schedule-tracking-chart-percentage-new-cases-today

Good News with Ashley Fils Aime

We have a nice long chat with comedian Ash

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Great People That Did Stuff

We look at the Eddie Jaku

And also local heroes in Brisbane

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The following is an interview with Wencee and the Kegsta on @thenewblurt on the19th of October, below are Ash’s gigs so far for 2021/22, he will have many more so look out for him below:

https://www.instagram.com/ashthecomic1/

https://www.instagram.com/johngorillacafe/

https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2021/save-the-date-Festival2022

https://www.thecomicslounge.com.au/

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Get Off The Grass ScoMo

Glasgow Climate Change conference

Follow up from our last episode

Domestic Violence funding

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/oct/08/federal-government-forced-to-clarify-domestic-violence-funding-plan

JobKeeper

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-11/jobkeeper-treasury-report-firms-revenue-stimulus-josh-frydenberg/100529436

Fun Facts

Bananas - Tree or herb?

https://therootcause.com.au/did-you-know-bananas/

YouTube statistics

https://au.oberlo.com/blog/youtube-statistics

Science

New cancer treatment kills tumours in terminally ill patients

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/oct/11/new-cancer-treatment-destroys-tumours-in-terminally-ill-finds-trial

Plant based burgers that are actually nice?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-12/plant-based-meat-research-taste/100529982

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Hey Blurtstars, bonus ep here, this is an excerpt of the interview with Dan Illic from a rational fear podcast.

Please join us and enjoy the wisdom and wisecracks that is Dan Illic.

We were very lucky and had Dan's time on our 50th episode, he talks, about Bill Boards, Climate Activism, What we can do and Saul Griffith another Climate change warrior.

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a rational fear

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Party in The USA

Roe vs Wade. USA abortion law.
- https://www.britannica.com/biography/Norma-McCorvey
- https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-america/what-was-roe-v-wade-and-why-is-everyone-talking-about-it-now-20201009-p563jp.html
- https://www.texastribune.org/2021/09/24/congress-reproductive-rights-texas-abortion-law/

What's on the Box

MCU Captain America: The First Avenger
- https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/movies/marvel-studios-captain-america-the-first-avenger/6xvB6xZ4r95O
- https://www.pocket-lint.com/tv/news/disney/147514-mcu-timeline-best-marvel-movie-show-viewing-order
Big Deal
- https://makeitabigdeal.org/

Beerducation

Helios, Thunderbolt DIPA
- Score - 80/100
- https://helios-brewing-company.myshopify.com/products/zeus-thunderbolt-dipa
Valhalla Brewing, Tropical IPA
- Score - 86/100
- https://www.valhallabrewing.com.au/our-beers/

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Covid countdown

Victorian roadmap.
- https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-09/210919%20-%20Roadmap-Delivering%20the%20National%20Plan.pdf
Pfizer successful testing for 5-11 year olds.
- https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-21/pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-5-to-11-year-old/100478362
- https://edition.cnn.com/2021/09/20/health/pfizer-child-vaccine-data/index.html

Get Off the Grass ScoMo

French subs sunk. AUKUS subs surface!
- https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-18/france-withdraws-ambassadors-over-submarines-deal/100473106
- https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/sep/18/the-nuclear-option-why-has-australia-ditched-the-french-submarine-plan-for-the-aukus-pact
Christian Porter quits the front bench.
- https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/sep/19/christian-porter-takes-appropriate-action-by-quitting-as-minister-scott-morrison-says

Good News

Longest hospitalised Covid patient released from hospital after 399 days!
- https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/good-news/2021/09/17/david-mellado-covid-westmead/
Giant penguin fossil found in New Zealand
- https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2021-09-17/giant-penguin-fossil-found-by-schoolkids-new-zealand/100467506

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Banter - STEPtember - Support Kegtsa to encourage him to keep up the steps during lockdown.
https://www.steptember.org.au/s/213234/238095

Let’s Get Technical

El Salvador adopts Bitcoin as legal tender.
- https://www.cnbc.com/2021/09/09/el-salvador-bitcoin-move-could-cost-western-union-400-million-a-year.html
- https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/el-salvadorans-have-become-bitcoin-pioneers
- https://www.cnet.com/how-to/what-is-bitcoin/
mRNA vaccnines
- https://www.npr.org/2020/12/16/947184202/the-science-behind-the-historic-mrna-vaccine

Indelible Indigenous

Hannah McCleary
- https://www.indigenous.gov.au/news-and-media/stories/national-science-week-hannah-mccleary-leading-example
- https://research.csiro.au/acc/capabilities/rv-investigator/
Victorian Indigenous vaccination rates
- https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-14/indigenous-vaccination-rates-in-victoria-dashed-software-error/100459000

Oot N Aboot (Canadian elections)

https://elections.ca/home.aspx
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_Canadian_federal_election
https://338canada.com/
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4VFY3Nd65eqKcLsY5k0cq5?si=28a59e11f044489f

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On This DayBirth, deaths and other historical events.

Buddy Holly
- https://www.britannica.com/biography/Buddy-Holly
Dr Seuss
- https://roflrazzi.cheezburger.com/history/tag/this-day-in-history

Chinese Takeaway

Chinese contribution to Astronomy
- https://explorable.com/chinese-astronomy
Government bans Weibo fan accounts for 'irrational star-chasing behavior'
- https://edition.cnn.com/2021/09/06/tech/china-weibo-k-pop/index.html

Beerducation

Deeds Brewing, Fiery Gates of Helles
- https://www.deedsbrewing.com.au/store/fierygatesofhelles
maku - Hemp Session Ale
- https://www.maku.com.au/makushop/hemp-session-ale-cans-24x355ml

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Get off the Grass Scomo

ScoMo hangs up during a phone interview
- https://au.news.yahoo.com/scott-morrison-hangs-up-radio-host-joe-biden-probe-045836263.html
Exit Strategy: Politics After the Pandemic by George Megalogenis
- https://www.blackincbooks.com.au/books/exit-strategy

Doyaself a Favour

You Little Ripper. A daily podcast for the Paralympics 2020 with Kurt Fearnley and co-host Georgie Tunny.
- https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/you-little-ripper/
Comedian v Economist
- https://open.spotify.com/show/1ocvUNbRqPoxaGCnFwFHO2?si=fA-aXBGHQbWUDNzzVyUMcA&dl_branch=1
A Rational Fear by Dan Ilic
- https://open.spotify.com/show/6Q8kdlEjljUt18t8LjHODD?si=74_nDlNgRiKl55H4A9Mdhg&dl_branch=1
Policy Forum Pod with Michelle O'Neil, Sharon Bessell and Arnagretta Hunter.
- https://open.spotify.com/show/6HGLGw9GFdl4eFzPh5fSpz?si=fYd4ZTT6Tu-EekJHekNS9w&dl_branch=1
Pod Save The World
- https://open.spotify.com/show/0H9o8kgwaWo2jEVdyMFWzz?si=xezr-5PLR6q92fWR2B4cgQ&dl_branch=1

Sports of All Sorts (Paralympics version)

Paralympic classification system 101
- https://www.paralympic.org/sites/default/files/2020-10/2020_06%20Explanatory%20Guide%20to%20Classification_Summer%20Sports.pdf
Aussie Madison De Rozarios
- https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/aug/30/madison-de-rozarios-800m-gold-snaps-australian-paralympic-silver-streak
Goalball
- https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-25/goalball-paralympics-how-does-game-work/100378036

During the week the Australian Government acknowledged the lack of recognition of the Paralympians and so announced that the Paralympians will earn the same amount of prize money as the able-bodied athletes from the Olympics.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-02/morrison-announces-equal-payments-for-olympians-and-paralympians/100429324

Clarification:

Alan Finkel is an Australian neuroscientist, inventor, researcher, entrepreneur, educator, policy advisor, and philanthropist. He was Australia’s Chief Scientist (as stated in the show) from 2016 to 2020.

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**Don't be a Prick Australia go get a jab!

Banter**Wiggles gone woke?!?!

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-23/wiggles-new-cast-members-announced-for-youtube-fruit-salad-tv/100398448
https://eminetra.com.au/the-wiggles-new-cast-members-2021-woke-move-slammed/219692/

Beast of Blurtdom

Long living animals on Earth
- https://www.msn.com/en-au/lifestyle/smart-living/the-longest-living-animals-on-earth/ss-AALHlES
- https://www.rd.com/list/oldest-living-animals-in-the-entire-world/
- https://www.amnh.org/explore/news-blogs/on-exhibit-posts/the-immortal-jellyfish
Red-billed Quelea
- https://www.audubon.org/news/what-most-abundant-wild-bird-world

Fun Facts

What came first? The orange or the colour orange?
- https://www.rd.com/article/orange-word-color-fruit/
421 words Scots have for 'snow'
- https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-34323967
A Swarm of bees followed a grandmothers car for two days
The average person walks the equivalent of five times around the world in their lifetime
Michael Jackson almost made The Harry Potter musical
- https://www.thefactsite.com/top-100-random-funny-facts/

New segment
Green There, Done That

Converting plastic bottles into vanilla flavouring
- https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jun/15/scientists-convert-used-plastic-bottles-into-vanilla-flavouring
Giant coral found in the Great Barrier Reef
- https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-20/giant-coral-found-on-great-barrier-reef/100392790

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Hands up who's not in lockdown!

Beerducation
- Madocke Brewery - Courtois Lager. https://www.madocke.com.au. 4 of 5 Blurtstars.
- Moon Dog - Old Mate. https://moondogbrewing.com.au/beers/old-mate-2. 2 of 5 Blurtstars.
Party In The USA
- Tropical storm in Florida. https://edition.cnn.com/2021/08/16/weather/grace-fred-storms-monday/index.html +
Listen to This
- Polish Club - Now We're Cooking
  - Band website: https://polishclub.co/
  - Doja Cat cover on Triple J Like a Version. https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/like-a-version/polish-club-cover-doja-cat-say-so-for-like-a-version/12654290

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Count me in. It’s Census night!

On this weeks' show we talk:

Census night in Australia
- The poll that stops (?) the nation.
Let's Get Technical (new segment, all things technical)
- Samsung Unpacked
- New Linux flavour on Windows 10
  - https://blog.jreypo.io/2021/07/09/a-look-into-cbl-mariner-microsoft-internal-linux-distribution/
Good News
- Olympic diver Tom Daley - knitting
  - https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-58047795
- Phillip Island penguins live
  - https://penguins.org.au/virtual/live-penguin-tv/
- Fraser Island Funnel Web Spider venom helping heart attack victims
  - https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/spider-venom-blocks-damage-after-heart-attacks/
What's On The Box
- Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist on Stan
  - https://www.stan.com.au/watch/zoeys-extraordinary-playlist
- House. Oldie but a goodie
  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urZLTobAfJc

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Brisvegas got game! Or should I say gamesOn this weeks' show we chat about:

Indigenous news
- Archie Roach - "Tell Me Why book" and album
  - https://g.co/kgs/ajNiG3
  - https://www.archieroach.com/blog/2018/10/23/liyarn-ngarn-film-now-available-for-purchase
- Pete Postlethwaite
  - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete_Postlethwaite
Covid
- Israel indicating waning effectiveness of Pzifer vaccine
  - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/23/science/covid-vaccine-israel-pfizer.html
Sports of All Sorts
- Brisbane wins the rights to Olympics 2032
- Olympics news
  - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-01/emma-mckeon-50m-freestyle-tokyo-olympics-gold-record/100340874

Music- "Double Vaxed Guy" written and performed by the kegstaSend us feedback or comments on our socials.
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**Keg Solo: Wencee's done a hammy

Tonight's podcast is coming to you from the lands of the Wurundjeri , the People of the Kulin Nation

COVID AROUND AUSTRALIA:**

Gladys far too slow in Sydney
Epidemiologists say , Sydney at this rate , will get out in September
Is Sydney locked down yet?
Quarantine breach QLD AGAIN !!

SCOMO'S RESPONSE:

Vaccine's not a race, look over there, wow Olympics "how good?"
How crap is Scomo's response?
Pfizer in 2022/23 , wasn't in meant to be October?
AZ has been given a terrible rap, created vaccine hesitancy
- 90% first dose in UK
- 70% double dose
- 70%+ of the world covered..

BRYAN TYLER COHEN: https://www.youtube.com/user/briantylercohen

Who is Bryan Tyler Cohen
Invite Bryan on show
Don't be a Mitch fund - https://briantylercohen.com/dont-be-a-mitch/

Lifeline: https://g.co/kgs/BvBvNo Beyond Blue: https://g.co/kgs/ApVK6u

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Super spreader 2021 You Can All Get Vaxxed

On this weeks' show we chat about:
On This Day

Moon landing - https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/apollo/missions/apollo11.html
US Viking 1 lands on Mars - https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/missions/viking-1/in-depth/
Births and deaths
Oil Crisis of the 1970s
- My 7-Eleven app - https://www.7eleven.com.au/my-7-eleven.html
Attempt to assassinate Adolph Hitler

Party In The USA

Billioneaire Space Race - https://edition.cnn.com/2021/07/14/tech/jeff-bezos-richard-branson-elon-musk-space-race-scn/index.html
How Bad Is the Bootleg Fire? It’s Generating Its Own Weather - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/19/climate/bootleg-wildfire-weather.html

Do Ya Self A Favour (podcast reviews)

Engadget (all things tech) - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjI0NTIyMDk1OC9zb3VuZHMucnNz/episode/dGFnOnNvdW5kY2xvdWQsMjAxMDp0cmFja3MvMTA4ODI5MzU2MQ?ep=14
Science friction - https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/sciencefriction/
Ms Represented
- Listen - https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/ms-represented/
- Watch - https://iview.abc.net.au/show/ms-represented-with-annabel-crabb

CORRECTIONBatman The Dark Knight (2008) starred Christian Bale (Batman) and Heath Ledger (The Joker). Not Tom Hardy. Tom played Bane in The Dark Knight Rises (2012) with Batman played again by Christian Bale.

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Lockdown 5.0
On this weeks' show we discuss:

Get off the Grass ScoMo
- Scott Morrison accused of ‘misrepresenting’ Atagi advice to shift blame for botched vaccine rollout
  https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/jul/17/scott-morrison-accused-of-misrepresenting-atagi-advice-to-shift-blame-for-botched-vaccine-rollout
- Federal Parliament's sexual harassment training for politicians will be one hour and optional
  https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-07-15/parliamentary-sexual-harassment-workplace-training-optional/100293784
Listen to This
- Leah Flanagan - "Colour By Number"
  https://www.leahflanagan.com/
Good news
- Swallowed by a humpback whale
  https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jun/12/whale-mouth-lobster-diver-humpback-cape-cod
- Alternative schooling for disengaged students
  https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-07-12/arethusa-college-alternative-approach-education-queensland/100278036

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Talk is cheap, Treaty nowIt's NAIDOC week in Australia (4-11 July 2021)!!
On this weeks' show we discuss:

Indelible Indigenous
- History of NAIDOC. What it means.
  - https://auspost.com.au/about-us/supporting-communities/rachael-mcphail-making-traditional-place-names-part-of-mailing-addresses
  - Preferred name to reference Indigenous peoples: https://www.commonground.org.au/learn/aboriginal-or-indigenous
  - Triple J Blak Out: Blak Out - triple j (abc.net.au)
- Victorian treaty
  - https://www.aboriginalvictoria.vic.gov.au/treaty
Sports of All Sorts
- Chess boxing, Redneck games
  - https://www.ba-bamail.com/content.aspx?emailid=15239
Beerducation
- Hair of the dog | Old Wives Ales
- Shedshaker | Hempathy Hemp Ale

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Mama mia, here we go again!

A "short" show this week we discussed:

Covid in Australia - 11 million in lockdown across three cities this week!
- NSW trio accused of breaching hard border by flying to Coober Pedy told to leave SA
Science
- Deep Fakes
  - Deepfakes: The Dark Origins of Fake Videos and Their Potential to Wreak Havoc Online
  - What are deepfakes – and how can you spot them?
  - Tom Cruise 2020 Presidential Campaign Announcement
- Driverless truck
  - Australia's eastern seaboard ready for driverless vehicles, but regional roads 'lack infrastructure'
Beasts of Blurtdom
- Spiders that eat snakes up to 100 times larger
  - These spiders take down snakes hundreds of times their size
  - Publications by Martin Nyffeler (Conservation Biology, University of Basel) (unibas.ch)
- Axolotl and Alligator Gar
  - 15 of the Strangest Animals in the World and Where to See Them

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No time to Re-Joyce

On this weeks' show we blurt about:

Get off the Grass ScoMo
- Biloela refugee family
- Barnaby Joyce returns as leader of the Nationals political party.
Chinese Takeaway
- China launched 3 astronauts into space, the first time since 2016.
- 1st July 2021 - 100th anniversary of the communist party
  - New York Times article - https://nyti.ms/3h5TrcF
  - Happy Birthday song - https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=RcVZfJO01NI&
What's On The Box
- A Whisker Away - https://www.netflix.com/title/81281872
- Lucifer - https://www.netflix.com/title/80057918
Beerducation
- Moo Brew - IPA. 4 out of 5 Blurtstars
  - https://moobrew.com.au/beers/ipa
- Orange Creamsicle Milkshake - IPA. 2 out of 5 Blurtstars.
  - https://www.badshepherd.com.au/collections/limited-editions/products/orange-creamsicle-milkshake-ipa

The nursery we couldn't remember is called:
Blackwood Ridge
http://blackwoodridge.com.au/
Blackwood Ridge is set in the heart of the Wombat State Forest, one hour west of Melbourne.

For all your heirloom seeds:
The Diggers Club
https://www.diggers.com.au/
Herenswood on the Mornington Peninsula, south of Melbourne, is the initial garden that The Diggers Club set up.

Mao's Last Dancer - Li Cunxin (pronounced Lee-Shwin-Sing).

Correction:
Dan Tehan is Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment not Education. He was Minister of Education from 2018 - 2020.

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Home To Biloela

On this weeks' show we blurt about:

Party In the USA
- Novavax is it any good? Do we want it?
- US celebrates a state of normalcy again

On this day

- Historical events that happened on 16 June.
Doyaselfafavour
- The Amazing Body, a podcast by Queensland Health +
Sports of All Sorts
- Sepak takraw (kick volleyball)
- Ferret-legging (Yorkshire, England)

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From Little Things

On this weeks' show we blurt about:

Covid-19
- How the vaccine works
Great People That Did Stuff
- Vincent Lingiari
  - https://ia.anu.edu.au/biography/lingiari-vincent-14178
  - https://australianstogether.org.au/discover/australian-history/wave/
  - Music video. Kev Carmody, Paul Kelly & Tiddas : From Little Things, Big Things Grow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWK2lrNuND8
- Eddie Kokali Mabo
  - https://aiatsis.gov.au/explore/eddie-koiki-mabo
  - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-26/rio-tinto-blast-destroys-area-with-ancient-aboriginal-heritage/12286652
- Treaty
  - https://deadlyandproud.vic.gov.au/the-path-to-treaty/
Science
- AWS and improving USA vaccine rollout
- "Cooper" the largest discovered dinosaur in Australia
  - https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/jun/07/new-species-of-dinosaur-up-to-30m-long-confirmed-as-largest-ever-found-in-australia
Beerducation
- Modus Operandi - Former Tenant Red IPA
  - 4 out of 5 blurtstarts
- 5-year-old homebrew
  - 1 out of 5 blurtstars

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Cabin fever again!!!

On this weeks' show we blurt about:

Beasts of Blurtdom
- PNG Chocolate frog: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/may/29/australian-scientist-discovers-chocolate-frog-in-new-guinea-swamps
- Peacock Mantis Shrimp: https://aqua.org/explore/animals/peacock-mantis-shrimp
Fun Facts
- Brisbane streets with no footpaths stretch 'from here to Melbourne': https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-streets-without-footpaths-stretch-from-here-to-melbourne-20201022-p567m5.html +
Hypothetical - If you had a chance to travel back in time, which legendary musical artist would you see at their concert?
Listen to this - Genesis Owusu
- Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/6KFUEpoc6kGKE27Uie6qEC?si=9JKN8dX8Rq6uNV9oyIXLGg
- YouTube - Genesis Owusu | Gold Chains - Harvey Sutherland Remix https://youtu.be/bklXvVAmeR4

We was wrong :

The NEW Blurt, would like to correct a few things that were said on the the most recent show, Kamloops is in British Columbia Canada NOT Alberta.

also Native Americans prefer the the term American Indians , for more reading
-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Native_American_name_controversy#%22Indian%22_and_%22American_Indian%22_(since_1492)

Vincent Lingiari is the the indigenous land rights pioneer, who will feature in
"Great People That Did Stuff", next week so tune in, fascinating man.....

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Always was always will be Aboriginal land

As this is reconciliation week, Wencee and I have thrown away the script pretty much, we will focus on Reconciliation week, what you can do to help, and the Uluru Statement of the Heart.

Yep, we here at "The NEW Blurt" offices really do care about the plight of the indigenous in this nation, this is our small part to spread more awareness in Australian society.

Next week we will be back to normal shenanigans, this week though listen,learn and act.

Uluru Statement of the Heart
https://ulurustatement.org/the-statement

National Reconciliation Week 2021
27 May to 3 Junehttps://nrw.reconciliation.org.au/

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**You can get it blurtin, you can get it milking a cow, matter fact we got it NOW !!

On this weeks' show we blurt about:**

Covid countdown – are we opening borders?
What’s On the Box – This week we review:
- Penguin Bloom
  - Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7eZEZHRrVg
  - Available on US Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81350434
- The Interview
  - Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frsvWVEHowg
  - Available on:
    - Amazon Prime Video: https://www.amazon.com/Interview-Seth-Rogen/dp/B00RNRD8RA/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+interview&qid=1621466499&s=instant-video&sr=1-1
    - Google Movie: https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/The_Interview?id=Ed2kSuKqfz0&hl=en≷=US
    - iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/the-interview/id948499637?ign-mpt=uo%3D4
- Weathering With You
  - Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TN44ZBVo-A (English dubbed)
  - Available on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81172898
On this Day- 100 yrs ago.
- What was life like 100 years ago? You will learn a thing or two about how we lived a century ago.
Beerducation – it's beer week!!!
- Jindabyne Brewing - Alpine Red X
  - https://www.jindabynebrewing.com.au/our-beers/
- Forrest Brewing Company - Irish Red
  - https://forrestbrewing.com.au/product/strawberry-chips/
- Good Beer Week in Melbourne
  - https://www.broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/event/good-beer-week
  - https://www.goodbeerweek.com.au/

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It’s the economy stupid!
On this weeks' show we blurt about:

Correction - We sometimes make mistakes on the show. Here we correct our inaccuracies!
Science - Sir David Attenborough and Scienceworks in Melbourne
The Federal budget -
Piedom - Fattus joins us to discuss all things Collingwood Football Club

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Roll up Roll up get you vaccines here !
On this weeks' show we blurt about:

Covid countdown - The India crisis and Australia's response
Party In the USA - Marijuana legalisation moves
Listen To This - Terra Firma by Tash Sultana
- https://open.spotify.com/album/5cB5c50EJjxKTEnA599RCm?si=WA7B5XlXTju1Ea_LlEz-ug
Beerducation (picking up the locals!)
- Aether - Black as your Heart IPA
- Rover - Henty St Ale

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LEST WE FORGET - Anzac Week show

On this week's episode we blurt about

Anzac stories, history rememberance
Chinese Takeaway
Science - NASA Ingenuity and Victoria's investment in mRNA technology
Doyaself a favour - "Follow the money", "Democracy sausage" and other podcast reviews
Beasts of Blurtdom - the weird and wonderful world of Earth's unique creatures

Knocking down the house:
https://g.co/kgs/zgrzCj

Podcasts
Available on Google or Apple Podcasts, Spotify or most other podcast platforms: * Follow the Money * Save the Planet * Democracy Sausage * Pep * Lazarus Heist * Late Night Live

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Coming off the long run

This week on the show , we have :
· This week wencee /kegsta

· Covid countdown - not looking good (international), Vaccines?

· Get off the grass scomo - coming off the long run !!!

· Beerducation - shedshaker and bricklane

https://shedshakerbrewing.com/beers/
https://bricklanebrewing.com/

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Dude where's my vaccine?

tonight we have funfacts
party in the USA - did someone say filibuster
what's on the box- great stuff from the vault and new movies as well
the Piedom - Girls are in the finals !

Please note by the the time you listen to this the Girls maybe be in the Granny , fingers crossed!

Notes:

Glee can be see on Netflix
Zoe's extraordinary playlist on Stan
Irresistible - Google Play Movies

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"Comedy Festival is Back baby"

lockdown 3.0 in Brisbane
covid countdown
comedy festival - wil anderson , brew dudes
chinese takeway
beerducation

The Kegsta and Wenceee will paddle the rivers of comedy and travesty on the NEW Blurt !!

So join us for some fun and new stuff

'Brew dudes':
https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2021/shows/brewed-dudes
'Will Anderson': Wilegal
https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2021/shows/wil-anderson

GABS Fest:https://tinyurl.com/355z5m3

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Our man on the ground in the UK, has a chat with yours truly about what is and what isn't happening in the OL blighty, so have a listen and learn something...ENJOY !

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This weeks episode:Melbourne get's out of lockdown, new music by the Rubens ,brilliant new album 0202 we talk beerducation and the fascinating weird and wonderful world of "stygofauna", I know !

So lets Blurt !!

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It's the final ep for the year, and we have Christmas , well sort of, Party in the USA and a great chat with Professor Parko from the UK in "London Calling".

So sit back and relax for the last time in 2020, enjoy the Blurt !!

(We will take a break over the festive season back in Jan, with some new great eps, so enjoy your break have a covid safe Christmas , see you in 2021! )

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This week's blurt comes with the joy of knowing DJ Trump is outski !!

The world just seems slightly more calm and the blurt reflects that I feel , with no chats bordering on ranting this week.

We will be discussing covid numbers which are absolutely out of control in UK and USA and many other places around the world Victoria officially/unofficially eradicated the virus until quarantine...then we will see.

A fun show this week, with chinese takeway, good news, fun facts and heaps more so lets Blurt.

Special Note: Next podcast , will be the Christmas edition last one before 2021, maybe a bonus through Christmas, watch for it.. with a special interview with Prof Parkinson - on London's calling, we will discuss what's happening in the UK and how they are preparing for a covid safe Christmas.

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We picked it , we telegraphed it we have a NEW president , AND he's human !

Yes the 46th President will be Joe Biden with 306 electoral college votes (what a stupid jerry mandered system !, founding fathers have a lot to answer for !! )

So each time there is an election the democrats have to be approximately 4 to 5% better in the election to win, via this method, hmm seem democratic ? I DON'T THINK SO !

Anyhoo more of that in the show, Tonight we have latest Covid stats, Victoria looking great now, rest of the world , not so good, GPTDS will be Bill Withers, died in March can't believed I missed that, there has been absolutely no "sunshine since he be gone ".

Now lets Blurt people !!!

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Tonight the blurt will talk to Professor Wence Riviera about the QLD election and we get his thoughts on the US election, will it still be a dumpster fire after November the 3rd , we here from the Blurt. sincerely hope NOT. !

No covid numbers , no fun facts, no cooking with Keg, it's chatting with professor Wence Enjoy !

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Ep13Can you believe we have got this far?

Eight days out from the US election DJT is still a nutjob and pretending that covid is not a big deal , although cases in America getting up to 9million, and 250 thousand deaths and without mandating masks , the top disease specialist is forecasting 400 thousand deaths.

So that's the bad news , good news is Victoria is out of lockdown, yeh !!!

Now it's on with the show...

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Tonight show is the special one we have a newly resident Londoner (well not really Oxford )

In a new segment I like to call a London calling we will be talking about the covid numbers , this week obviously talking about World ones and the state of the US of A.
Also what's happening in my great state of Victoria
We will talking about the the "dumpster fire" that is the US where we will discuss the polls who is Amy Coney Barrett and why she is so important and c controversial to the supreme Court of America and then we will follow that up finish to show off with cooking with Keg

Now let's blurt

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OMG ! trump's got COVID !

Looks like he's giving it to most of the White house .

Really not sure how Melania got it surely there in separate beds ? separate houses maybe? although I'm sure he's still holding onto her Green card !

So as Biden says karma and science together BIACH !

Only time will tell, so it's on with the show , in Cooking with Keg this week were off to the Greek islands so brush up on your Zorba were cooking Spanakopita!

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spanakopita

Servers 10- Enjoy

500g frozen spinach, thawed
1/3 cup olive oil
4 spring onions, finely sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
200g leftover feta, crumbled (see Cheese platter recipe)
1/3 cup chopped dill
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
12 sheets filo pastry
lemon wedges, to serve

Method

Preheat oven to 180°c. Grease a round 23cm tart pan.
Squeeze liquid from spinach and place in a bowl. Heat 1 tbs oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and stir for 1 minute. Add spinach and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until liquid has evaporated. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in feta, dill, walnuts and nutmeg. Season to taste. Cool.
Remove pastry from pack and cover with a damp tea towel to prevent it from drying out. Brush 3 pastry sheets with remaining oil and layer on top of each other. Repeat to make a second stack. Join the 2 stacks together by overlapping the short ends by 4cm.
Place half the spinach mixture, along the long side of pastry, about 2cm in from the edge. Roll pastry into a long log, then shape into a coil and place into centre of pan. Repeat with remaining pastry and filling. Add to tin, continuing the coil. Brush top with remaining oil and bake for 45 minutes or until golden. Cut and serve.

tip: to use up small amounts of leftover ingredients, make triangles instead.

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