Tasmanian land program yet to deliver affordable lots for homes
Developers in Tasmania can apply for a rebate to offset some of the costs associated with subdivisions. It’s part of a program aimed at fast-tracking lots for “affordable” sales but, after 10 months not one affordable lot has been sold. ⌘ Read more
NFL Flag’s quest to become a top-three Australian sport
Amercia’s NFL Flag Football is rapidly growing in popularity worldwide and has invested heavily in the Australian market. ⌘ Read more
Had to unexpectedly say goodbye to our little Ellie. She was only 4 years old. ⌘ Read more
Eid al-Adha falls on a Friday this year. It could mean a lot of barbecues on the weekend
One of the biggest holidays on the Islamic calendar is happening on Friday. Here’s how it’s different to a feasting day with a similar name structure. ⌘ Read more
Older Australians are losing millions in scams involving crypto ATMs
Australians are losing millions of dollars each year to scams involving cash deposits at cryptocurrency ATMs — machines authorities warn are increasingly being exploited by criminals for money laundering. The rapid rise of crypto ATMs has outpaced regulation, creating opportunities for criminal misuse. ⌘ Read more
Drought delivers 8 per cent cut to grain production estimates
With this year’s winter grain crop planted, ABARES estimates drought and dry conditions in SA, Victoria and NSW will see lower harvest totals this summer. ⌘ Read more
Would you accept seven weeks without bank access? Why is super different?
Australia’s superannuation pool is worth nearly $4.2 trillion — the funds are undoubtedly extremely adept at taking members’ money. But when it comes helping members to access it, they are falling short. ⌘ Read more
‘I pleaded with them to admit her’: Families’ struggles with mental health care
Distraught families say the New South Wales public mental health system abandoned their loved ones when they needed care the most — and doctors warn the crisis is only getting worse. ⌘ Read more
UK unveils radical defence overhaul as Starmer eyes Russian threat
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer tells the UK the “moment has arrived to transform how we defend ourselves” but has not given a date when UK defence spending will rise to 3 per cent of GDP. ⌘ Read more
As of version 9.1 vim is supposed to support XDG specification. The below config works correctly on 9.1.1230 but not on 9.1.83. Anybody know why? ⌘ Read more
Alpine Linux 3.22.0 released
Version\
3.22.0 of the Alpine Linux distribution has been released. Notable
changes in this release include the removal of the X11 session for KDE
Plasma, a switch to systemd-efistub, and experimental support
for user\
services with the OpenRC
init system. See the [release\
notes](https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/Rele … ⌘ Read more
[$] Hardening fixes lead to hard questions
Kees Cook’s “hardening\
fixes” pull request for the 6.16 merge window looked like a
straightforward exercise; it only contained four commits. So just about
everybody was surprised when it resulted in Cook being temporarily blocked
from his kernel.org account among fears of malicious activity. When the
dust settled, though, the red alert was canceled. It turns out,
surprisingly, that Git is a tool with which one can inflict substantial … ⌘ Read more
Less TODO, more done: The difference between coding agent and agent mode in GitHub Copilot
We’ll decode these two tools—and show you how to use them both to work more efficiently.
The post Less TODO, more done: The difference between coding agent and agent mode in GitHub Copilot appeared first on [Th … ⌘ Read more
[$] OpenH264 induces headaches for Fedora
Software patents and workarounds for them are, once again,
causing headaches for open-source projects and users. This time
around, Fedora users have been vulnerable to a serious flaw in the OpenH264 library for
months—not for want of a fix, but because of the Rube\
Goldberg machine methodology of distributing the library to Fedora
users. The software is open source under a two-clause BSD license; the RPMs are … ⌘ Read more
WhisperD: linux voice-to-text using OpenAI whisper-1 transcription
I wrote this as an exercise to learn how to use ioctl & input devices, but I like how it turned out! It does have a hard dependency on pipewire though.
Jailed activist ‘worried’ for mother hospitalised after 242-day hunger strike
Laila Soueif’s family says the 69-year-old is close to death after the lengthy hunger strike in protest of her son’s detention. ⌘ Read more
Tools and datasets to support, sustain, and secure critical digital infrastructure
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What are you doing this week?
What are you doing this week? Feel free to share!
Keep in mind it’s OK to do nothing at all, too. ⌘ Read more
Inquest hears father unaware of 11yo’s snakebite before boy died
A Queensland coronial inquest hears the boy may have “snuck” bourbon from an esky before his death, and his father attributed his sickness to alcohol. ⌘ Read more
Trump Administration Knew Vast Majority of Venezuelans Sent to Salvadoran Prison Had Not Been Convicted of U.S. Crimes
Mica Rosenberg, Trevizo, Melissa Sanchez,Gabriel Sandoval; Ronna Rísquez, Alianza Rebelde, Adrián González, Reporters - ProPublica | Texas Tribune | Cazadores de Fake News (Venezuela)
_Stephan: The fascist playbook, which Trump and the Republican Party are following to the letter, teach … ⌘ Read more
AI DISASTER: Fears AI will leave Earth with population ‘the size of UK’ by 2300 & turn entire countries into apocalyptic wastelands
David Rivers and Sayan Bose, - The U.S. Sun
_Stephan: The remote viewers who have participated in my 47-year-long remote viewing of the future project, which began in 1978, to described a future radically different than the present day. One of the things that stood … ⌘ Read more
Appeals Court Strips Voters’ Ability to File Voting Rights Act Lawsuits in 7 States
Andrew Garber, - Brennan Center for Justice
Stephan: Parts of the Judicial system are still honorable and law-abiding, parts are not. This is going to mean a lot as the 2026 election comes closer. Here is an example showing what I mean.
_Credit: Frame S … ⌘ Read moreApple Readies WWDC Stream on YouTube Ahead of Keynote Next Week
WWDC 2025 will kick off with Apple’s keynote on Monday, June 9 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, and the page where the presentation will be live streamed is now available on YouTube. On the page, you can set a reminder to be notified before the keynote begins.
Apple will announce its latest software updates, including [iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, tvOS … ⌘ Read more
Meanwhile, back in the real world
Bill McKibben, Commentator - The Crucial Years
Stephan: I think Bill McKibben describes quite accurately what is going on with the Trump Republican coup. And yet over 40 per cent of Americans continue to support what he is doing. Here is Nat Silver’s latest poll report:
_“But what can we learn from the polls we do have? Well it’s a mixed bag. In the latest AtlasIntel poll, Donald Trump’s approval r … ⌘ Read more
Live: Matildas looking to impress against Argentina after Montemurro hire
Incoming coach Joe Montemurro watches on as the Matildas farewell interim coach Tom Sermanni against Argentina in Canberra. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Greens senator defects to Labor
Dorinda Cox, who was the Greens’ only Indigenous representative in the federal parliament, has left the party. ⌘ Read more
Right-wing candidate Karol Nawrocki wins Poland’s presidential election
The conservative candidate, who is backed by US President Donald Trump, has won Poland’s weekend presidential runoff election, according to the final vote count on Monday. ⌘ Read more
Blues Origin star Barnett to miss remainder of 2025 with knee injury
New South Wales’ State of Origin campaign takes a major hit as scans reveal an ACL rupture in Mitch Barnett’s right knee after he limped off against the Rabbitohs. ⌘ Read more
Prisoner at large after fleeing prison farm on red tractor
A 43-year-old serving a sentence of more than six years is believed to have left the Lotus Glen low security prison farm, west of Cairns, on a red tractor during a 90-minute window on Sunday. ⌘ Read more
My cat is waiting for at least one olive to fall to him. ⌘ Read more
E-scooter fatality in Townsville as severe head injuries become major concern
Healthcare and insurance specialists are growing frustrated at the number of e-scooter injuries presenting to hospitals, growing to 150 per month in Queensland alone. ⌘ Read more
Canberra woman charged with grooming boy she worked with granted bail
Police allege the woman tried to keep the relationship secret and continued with it despite knowing it was illegal. ⌘ Read more
Erin Patterson to give evidence at triple murder-trial
Accused triple-murderer Erin Patterson will be called to give evidence in her trial, where she stands accused of deliberately poisoning her in-laws with a meal containing death cap mushrooms. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds walk in solidarity after ‘unspeakable’ attack on running woman
Hundreds of Canberrans take part in a solidarity walk to show support for a woman grabbed from behind and assaulted while running at the Mulligan’s Flat Nature Reserve in Bonner last Monday. ⌘ Read more
[47°09′36″S, 126°43′43″W] Bad satellite signal – switching to analog communication
What we know about the suspected ‘terror attack’ at the Colorado mall
Six people are injured after an attack on a group of people raising awareness about Israeli hostages held in Gaza. The FBI is treating the incident in Boulder, Colorado, as an act of terrorism but local police are refusing to speculate on the motive. ⌘ Read more
Calls to lower tobacco excise amid black market surge
NSW Premier Chris Minns has called on the federal government to lower the tobacco excise, suggesting its current level may be contributing to the rise of illegal cigarette sales across Australia. ⌘ Read more
Fans left ‘heartbroken’ and angry at surprise Doctor Who finale
To the shock of fans, Ncuti Gatwa regenerated in Doctor Who’s series finale yesterday, but the surprise face who replaced him in the TARDIS may not be what it seems. ⌘ Read more
Queensland eyes eco-tourism boom with ambitious 20-year plan
From rejuvenating the Great Barrier Reef islands to launching 45 new eco-tourism experiences, a bold strategy will position Queensland as a green travel destination - but the price tag remains unclear. ⌘ Read more
Overwhelmed domestic violence services fight for funding despite budget boost
The NSW government announced this month’s budget would fund more resources to support victim-survivors navigating the justice system. ⌘ Read more
Australian stars face tight turnaround from IPL final to WTC
Josh Hazlewood and Josh Inglis will have just six days to prepare for the World Test Championships after their teams made it into the IPL final. ⌘ Read more
Farmers restore nature to help river smashed by agriculture and drought
Authorities say farmers revegetating the banks of the Hopkins River is crucial to saving the key south-west Victorian catchment, which is grappling with the impacts of climate change, drought and intensive agriculture. ⌘ Read more
Lambie tells of surprise at Labor’s federal election comeback
In her first interview since the election, Jacqui Lambie has told of her surprise at Labor’s electoral turnaround, her flagging health, and her determination to keep Tasmanian issues on the national stage. ⌘ Read more
Why Apple TV Beats Roku and Fire TV for Privacy Protection
The Apple TV is much more private than competing streaming hardware, offering users a rare refuge from the pervasive tracking that defines most smart TV experiences, according to a comprehensive analysis by ArsTechnica.
The main difference is s … ⌘ Read more
‘Stain on this nation.’ Exhibition calls out Indigenous incarceration rates
The over-representation of Indigenous people in Australia’s jails is at the centre of a new and powerful art exhibition at Melbourne’s Heide Museum of Modern Art. It’s curator says it’s a “call to action”. ⌘ Read more
** Admitting that they’re really never weekly notes **
While everyone is up to their eyeballs in puzzles playing Blue Prince I’ve been playing some Fire Emblem: Blazing Sword on the Gameboy Advanced. I’ve also set up the playdate to mirror at my computer and have been having fun exploring the games in season 2! Mostly just Dig! Dig! Dino!, so far.
I decided to learn OCaml a few weeks ago. I’ve been writing a rogue clone in it. I am enjoying is and the entire ML fami … ⌘ Read more
22yo woman dies in Darwin hospital after alleged domestic violence attack
A 22-year-old woman has died at Royal Darwin Hospital 10 days after an alleged domestic violence attack. A man has been charged as police continue to investigate. ⌘ Read more
Live: Police officer returns to stand in Erin Patterson murder trial
Erin Patterson’s triple murder trial continues in Morwell. She’s charged with three counts of murder over the deaths of three relatives who died from after eating a meal she prepared containing death cap mushrooms. Follow the trial live. ⌘ Read more
Not sure what I did to this man but he seems upset. My toughboy Graham ⌘ Read more
Brain injury survivors connecting through rhythm and music
The NeuroRhythm program combines dance with Djembe drumming to offer participants a space to express themselves and connect with others. ⌘ Read more
R.I.P. Skittles, he made it to 25 years of age! ⌘ Read more
Three men hospitalised after stabbing in Adelaide hotel
Police are investigating a stabbing at a CBD hotel in the early hours of Monday morning, where three men, believed to be known to each other, have been hospitalised with stab wounds. ⌘ Read more
Floodwater strips away topsoil leaving paddocks bare in western Qld
The sheer velocity and volume of the floodwater washed away up to 40 centimetres of topsoil, along with fencing, roads and livestock. ⌘ Read more
US demands Australia lifts defence spending by $40b a year ‘as soon as possible’
The United States wants Australia to lift spending on defence to about $100 billion a year, with its Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warning of a “real and potentially imminent” threat from China. ⌘ Read more
Life-changing cataract surgery restores eyesight to hunt again
In the Top End, cataracts often go untreated for years, becoming dense and leathery. A roving surgery team is tackling the backlog and restoring sight to remote Indigenous patients. ⌘ Read more
Alcaraz applauded for sportsmanship after handing Shelton a point
Carlos Alcaraz hands a point to opponent Ben Shelton after admitting his hands came off his racquet during a rally. ⌘ Read more
Why south-east Tassie has suffered a succession of major marine events
A Tasmanian scientist says multiple marine events in her state suggests the environment is under stress, and there’s a critical need to reduce pollution to alleviate some pressure. ⌘ Read more
High breast density can hide cancer. Jenny wants it routinely reported
BreastScreen Australia now says routine mammograms should include breast density reports but currently only those in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia do so. ⌘ Read more
Showers forecast to give way to clear wintry conditions in Queensland
Queenslanders may have to deal with another day of rainfall before more typical winter conditions move in over the state. ⌘ Read more
What technology to use for a small NGO website?
Hi Lobsters :) hope you’re having a cozy weekend
I’m volunteering to set up and maintain the website of an association/small NGO, and I need to choose the technology we will use. I would appreciate advice from the hive mind on what technologies/setup to use :)
The key constraints are:
- It should be feasible to teach a motivated non-coder how to adjust website content. Most of the content will be text & images describing the organisation and its va … ⌘ Read more
‘HERCULEAN TASK’ Emirates airline president reveals staggering cost to transform Qatari ‘sky Palace’ into Trump’s new Air Force One jet
Georgie English, Foreign News Reporter - The U.S. Sun
_Stephan: The story of the corruption of Trump, represented by his grift to get the Qatar “flying palace” has passed from the attention of the corporate media, but that doesn’t mean this corrupt scheme has … ⌘ Read more
How the US became the biggest military emitter and stopped everyone finding out
Nina Lakhani, Reporter - The Guardian (U.K.)
_Stephan: Yet another story showing that the U.S. government just doesn’t get it, or more accurately, doesn’t want to get it, and neither do the majority of Americans who voted these cretins into office. Our technologies are destroying the Earth’s matrix of life, and the price for this greed and willful ignorance is goi … ⌘ Read more
Over $14 Billion in U.S. Clean Energy Investments Have Been Canceled or Stalled This Year
Cristen Hemingway Jaynes, Contributing Writer - EcoWatch
_Stephan: Under the Trump Republican MAGAt coup the United States is not only not preparing for climate change the country is being taken backwards into greater carbon energy dependence. The complete lack of ethics in the Republican Congress, and the failure of the media to focus on this tr … ⌘ Read more
Do ALL your cats follow you to the toilet or are mine just extra clingy? ⌘ Read more
Touchscreen Smart Box Based on ESP32-P4 with Wi-Fi 6 or Ethernet
The ESP32-P4 Smart 86 Box is a compact development board with a 4-inch capacitive touchscreen, designed for HMI, smart control panels, and edge processing. Its 86 mm form factor allows it to be easily installed in wall-mounted enclosures for use in embedded automation and smart terminal applications. As the name implies, this board is built […] ⌘ Read more
Happy birthday to my baby! I love him so much ⌘ Read more
as i just setup proxy for minio, they start to charge lmao, gotta change my file storage solution.
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this pod was hosted on the mini box too, should I also move gitea to it?
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@nghialele@nghia.im it’s great to see another Yarnd pod in the wild. Welcome!
How to Play Fortnite on Mac with FnMacAssistant & Sideloadly
Gamers everywhere are happy that Fortnite is back for iPhone and iPad users, but there’s no Mac client in sight (yet anyway). But that doesn’t mean you can’t play Fortnite on the Mac, because if you have an Apple Silicon Mac, and you’re comfortable running some mods and tweaks, you can get the iOS/iPadOS version … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/05/31/how-to-play-fortnite-on-mac-with-fnmacassistant-sidel … ⌘ Read more
went in to petsmart to get catfood, walked out with a kitten ⌘ Read more
Did you know about @panoramax@panoramax , “a federation offering geolocated street-level pictures”?
Pictures are offered through a decentralized architecture, with a set of free and open-source tools. In other words, it is “like a self-hosted Street View” that does not impose its own app and gives you the right to fork the server.
Just said goodbye to my handsome boy Jack- 16 years of happiness ⌘ Read more
The world deserves to see her ⌘ Read more
Intense Culture of Fear”: Behind the Scenes as Trump Destroys the EPA From Within
Akela Lacy, Staff Writer - The Intercept
_Stephan: The Trump and Congressional fascist coup is dismantling the government agencies that were designed to help America prepare for climate change and assist Americans when they experience some kind of climate crisis. Trump is gutting EPA, as well as FEMA, and I feel very sad for the millions of Americans who are goi … ⌘ Read more
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nice, i just learned how to follow somebody from the other pod/mastodon
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@nghialele@nghia.im hello there nice to meet you! your site protection thing is super funny with the touhou theme lol
Trump Is Weaponizing the Justice Department to Advance His Voter Suppression Plans
Ari Berman, National Voting Rights Correspondent - Mother Jones
Stephan: I have been convinced since the Trump coup began last January that the MAGAt Republicans and their king were going to do everything they could to rig the 2026 election to keep themselves in power. And sure enough, they are.
. Designed as a successor to the BPI-R4, it targets high-speed wireless and wired networking for applications such as Wi-Fi 7 access points and multi-gigabit gateways. The BPI-R4 Pro features a quad-core Arm Cortex-A73 CPU […] ⌘ Read more
Adopted this little guy yesterday. Save to say, he likes it here ⌘ Read more
6 visionOS-Inspired Design Elements Coming to iOS 26
With iOS 26, macOS 26, tvOS 26, and watchOS 26, Apple is planning to debut a new design that’s been described as taking inspiration from visionOS, the newest operating system. With WWDC coming up soon, we thought we’d take a closer look at visionOS and some of the design details that Apple might adopt based on current rumors and leaked information … ⌘ Read more