Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

A photo of the nearly full moon near a light fixture.

Happy almost-full-moon day.

It would be a delightful change!

You can never be lonely in Brisbane: always another severe storm warning to keep your phone buzzing.

Bananas in Pyjamas at ABC Brisbane.

Perks of early morning radio appearances: Bananas!

Lightning just hit a playground nearby and the thunder clap shook powerlines overhead.

Going inside. Might stay there forever. #brisbaneweather

Well it can take a number and join the queue.

Today I heard the phrase 'Mercury is in Gatorade' and I hereby make it my slogan for this very long, very early Australian summer.

AI guidance refresh as industry awaits national plan Industry figures welcome news a national AI plan will be released before the end of the year, saying uncertainty on regulation spooks potential investors.

Best quote from the AI Leadership Summit goes to former national cyber security advisor Alastair MacGibbon: “Thank God the smartest people in the world are now making sex chatbots, that’s going to help us all out. I think a bit or regulation wouldn’t go astray.” aapnews.aap.com.au/a/pZkgwTARz

Waste is the new oil: Why Australia’s next big export industry may be rubbish A Queensland company is set to turn trash into liquid gold to help the airline and shipping industries cut their emissions.

Australia’s next multibillion-dollar export industry could be based on an unexpected mishmash of rubbish: sugarcane, wood chips, algae, used cooking oil, animal by-products and construction and demolition debris. www.smh.com.au/national/was...

It’s odd to me that the tech has become so politicised. It doesn’t need to be.

It’s up for regular review!

Ban on petrol, diesel vehicles urged as EVs set records Motorists are buying electric vehicles in record numbers but uptake will need to speed up to meet climate targets and experts are calling for change.

The Electric Vehicle Council is calling on the government to set a deadline for the end of petrol and diesel vehicle sales. aapnews.aap.com.au/a/gzEvGHyQY

Had a casual chat with The Queen of Current Affairs today. Something something bucket list. #bwf

What it’s like to live in Brisbane this week.

Turns out writing is debating whether to give your manuscript a prologue for Seven Whole Months and then having the words come to you while brushing your hair in the bathroom on a random Tuesday night.

Banned by AI bots: fresh call for social media referee Artificial intelligence software is incorrectly banning social media accounts but without an ombudsman, many struggle to reclaim their profiles.

If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me to help them get their social media account back, Australia would have enough money to fund an ombudsman. aapnews.aap.com.au/a/mvNpMUxVv

Back to Whangārei.

Well, he did win an Oscar.

So do we give Keith Urban back to the Kiwis to claim now?

I always thought life would be less like Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Anyway, if the rapture comes, DM me.

TIL Imelda Marcos spent $US23,000 on books in a single shopping spree.

Not sanctioning corruption but, sheesh, that's an impressive TBR pile.

Saw a man riding a souped-up e-scooter with a full-face motocross helmet up top and pluggers down below.

In case you’re wondering why I’m cackling at the traffic lights.

Six hundred calls failed to connect to emergency services.
Three people died.
Optus, no.

Oh, Optus. Mate.

Happy to announce I found one of two emails I had only a vague recollection of receiving this week.

Stay tuned for further exciting updates.

I have fond memories of representative governments.

I did not realise, until today, that journalists could be dobbed into the prime minister if someone didn’t like their questions. Huh.

Happy NBN speed boost day to those who celebrate.

It just makes sense. I’ll write it on a note!

Noooooooo!