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A magnitude 7.6 earthquake has struck south of Chile. Authorities say there is a threat of tsunami along coastal areas within 1,000 kilometers of the epicenter.
via NHK World

OMG You cannot know how much this means to me … my two radio husbands @robbieb.bsky.social and Paul Holmes (2DayFM Morning Crew) meet for the very first time ❤️

MTV is closing in the UK.
I’m surprised it lasted this long given that most young people can just click onto You Tube and get what they want instantly.
The old days of Saturday morning music shows and Countdown are gone.
Even Rage can’t attract viewers these days.

Nice to be acknowledged on me actual 70th birfdee!
(you have to scroll down a bit)
www.news.com.au/entertainmen...

On this day half a century ago, ABBA topped the charts in Australia for the first time.
Little did they know what was about to happen for them around the globe 🤩

Happy birthday to my former 2DayFM colleague Wendy Harmer 😍
Hope all is well x

Nice mention here @wendyharmer.bsky.social www.news.com.au/entertainmen...

Happy birthday to my former 2DayFM colleague Wendy Harmer 😍
Hope all is well x

On this day half a century ago, ABBA topped the charts in Australia for the first time.
Little did they know what was about to happen for them around the globe 🤩

Kieron relies on NDIS after surviving a catastrophic diving accident – but new rules could put his life at risk Brisbane man is one of hundreds reporting devastating cuts to NDIS plans after rule changes last year * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Ever since a catastrophic diving accident when he was 17 that left Kieron D’Netto with C4-C5 quadriplegia, the 39-year-old Brisbane man describes himself as “mentally tough”. He has had to be. But an email about his national disability insurance scheme (NDIS) plan in May almost undid him. Continue reading...

Kieron relies on NDIS after surviving a catastrophic diving accident – but new rules could put his life at risk

"She Has To Be Loved" by Jenny Morris entered the Australian Top 20 on this day in 1989!
The bass guitar on this was amazing 🤩

#RIP John, born on this day in 1940 - he was murdered on the 8th of December 1980 aged 40 🙁

Australia faces a looming crisis of older women retiring in poverty. Here’s what we can do Australia faces a serious challenge. Despite important progress on gender equality over recent decades, a looming crisis now threatens the economic security of older women. Without urgent and bold action, we risk consigning further generations of women to poverty in retirement.

Australia faces a looming crisis of older women retiring in poverty. Here’s what we can do https://johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10/australia-faces-a-looming-crisis-of-older-women-retiring-in-poverty-heres-what-we-can-do #Auspol

As if to prove a point, leaked Qantas group chats reveal a gross problem

As if it wasn't having enough problems, Qantas cabin staff have "leaked" fresh information about ongoing bathroom problems on local flights.

Happy 64th birthday Jon Stevens.
Reach out and “Touch” someone remains one of my favourite ever songs 😍

Dolly Parton’s sister, Freida Parton, has asked for prayers for the country star , a week after the 79 year ild singer announced she would have to postpone concerts at her Las Vegas residency due to poor health.
We love you Dolly 😘

COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes National snapshot As at 8:00 am 2 October2025, there are 290 active COVID-19 cases reported in 54 active outbreaks in residential aged care homes (RACHs) across Australia. There have been 26 new outbreaks, 3 new resident death

COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care facilities: 2 October 2025

🔹Active cases: 290 (+53.4%)
🔹Active outbreaks: 54 (+14.8%)
🔹Resident cases: 230 (+54.3%)
🔹Staff cases: 60 (+50.0%)
🔹Reported deaths in 2025: 390 (+3)

@SamRaeMP

Source: www.health.gov.au/resources/pu...

Dirty Dick’s demolished As a favourite Brisbane venue disappears, pub entertainment takes a new/old twist in the Switch. And: why “just switch Kyle Sandilands off” isn’t a valid argument.

From Mister Brisbane: As a favourite Brisbane venue disappears, pub entertainment takes a new/old twist in Ipswich. And: why “just switch Kyle Sandilands off” isn’t a valid argument.
misterbrisbane.substack.com/p/dirty-dick...

“We are part of an economic system that bribes us every day so that we can turn a blind eye to the crimes that fund these bribes”
open.substack.com/pub/georgets...

More photos of ABBA and their fitness coach at the Sebel in Sydney during their 1977 historic tour of Australia 😍 #ABBA

#RIP Quentin Kenihan who passed away at the age of 43 on this day in 2018.
Many of us watched him grow up and face life with all it's challenges ❤

Happy 74th birthday John Mellancamp.
The first time I saw him was performing “Miami” on Countdown in the late 70’s.
I think Molly may have been responsible for him breaking here.

More photos of ABBA and their fitness coach at the Sebel in Sydney during their 1977 historic tour of Australia 😍 #ABBA

I know it’s lame, but in a dad joke way, kind of funny 🤣

Happy 74th birthday John Mellancamp.
The first time I saw him was performing “Miami” on Countdown in the late 70’s.
I think Molly may have been responsible for him breaking here.

#RIP Quentin Kenihan who passed away at the age of 43 on this day in 2018.
Many of us watched him grow up and face life with all it's challenges ❤

Mixed feelings.
I’m in Lesbos today.
The island no longer helps migrants who are in distress at sea, but is now welcoming tourists like us.
I’m sitting here looking at a beach that I know has been the scene of death and tragedy.

Hedges Report: NPC Australia caves to Israel Lobby, cancels talk on our betrayal of Palestinian journalists The National Press Club of Australia cancelled my talk on how the media, by amplifying Israeli lies, have betrayed Palestinian journalists, 278 of whom have been assassinated by Israel.

Hedges Report: NPC Australia caves to Israel Lobby, cancels talk on our betrayal of Palestinian journalists https://johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10/hedges-report-npc-australia-caves-to-israel-lobby-cancels-talk #Auspol

University vice-chancellors earn more money than cabinet ministers, the Prime Minister and state premiers. Ditto the fat clutch of acquisitive deputy executives with nebulous titles who have little to do with classrooms, teaching and research.

Fuckin Peter V’Landys in Alabanese’s ear about keeping the gambling ad money tap on. What a huckster. More disappointing behavior from @australianlabor.bsky.social and @albomp.bsky.social #4Corners