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Following the Hutson extension, six of the Habs’ core players locked up until at least 2030. MTL is in a good spot. 👀🔒

QUEUE CULTURE: A new study shows the depressing truth about living in one of the world's most overrated cities. Researchers at UNSW have found there's now only a handful of fun things to do in Sydney, and all of them involve massive queues. "I only really like going out to the Sheaf or The Caterpillar Club," one woman told DBT. "Then on Sunday it's either cinnamon scrolls and macha at Sundays Bondi, or fro yo at Yo-Chi." However researchers found that virtually everyone else in Sydney has exactly the same ideas, normally at exactly the same times, leading to bottlenecks all over the city. The study identified other congestion points such as Vivid, any beach car parking areas, anywhere with a view, and any club/pub toilet cubicles. "And even when you're not out having fun, you're probably also waiting in a queue, either at a rental inspection or at Service NSW or something." “Honestly, leaving Sydney is the best option, but then you go to the airport, and that’s a queue just to join another queue.”

Australian bird of the year 2025: vote for your favourite #birdoftheyear in the Guardian / BirdLife Australia poll From little penguins to (very big) cassowaries, every bird has its fans. Vote for your favourite in the 2025 Guardian/BirdLife Australia poll

Australian Bird of the Year votes are open.
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Sound of TV will be down, sound from tablet will be up during the Habs v Hawks game this morning.

Hockey on TV, start of the Bathurst 1000 on tablet.

Watching a hockey game with the sound of V8s racing up and down a mountain.

Cole, from a pass by Slaf.

Go Habs Go, from my couch in Sydney.

Enemies within. Today’s Age cartoon

YouTube video by ABC News In-depth Exposing the honeypot for the world’s biggest betting companies | Four Corners Documentary

1. Ban betting advertising
2. Change proceeds of crime laws to include gambling companies
3. Bring back state government-operated TABs as only form of gambling operators
4. Go through regulators with a fine-tooth comb.
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So the Habs announce their final cuts from training camp:

- Florian Xhekaj
- Owen Beck
- Adam Engstrom

- Samuel Blais & Kaapo Kahkonen on waivers.

- Oliver Kapanen & Joe Veleno have made the team.

Thoughts? 🤔

Thank You Brisbane, from many fans of other NRL teams.
#NRLGrandFinal

This was a PRESEASON game between the Lightning and Panthers 😅

I have to say this tonight ...

Go Brisbane!
#NRLGrandFinal

Broncos take the #NRLW GF. Bloody close seesawing match.

Roosters 18-22 Broncos

I tested out the new popcorn machine (grocery delivery gave me microwave popcorn so I used that). It pops far better than microwave and my previous popcorn machine

Community rugby league teams (with current and former NRL and NRLW players mixed with up-and-comers and community-level players) meets family reunions meets culture. A great event to attend.

All on a Labour Day long weekend.

No Demidov, Newhook, Kapanen, Bolduc, Carrier or Matheson tonight, but two Xhekajs #GoHabsGo

HEADS UP for people in New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia.

The Sydney Anglicans would be really annoyed with that decision.

Some more photos:

It's the Labour Day Long Weekend here.

That means the annual Transport Expo is on at Central Station.

She should learn not to use double-negatives, one of my big pet peeves.

One thing I will need to buy before Sunday ... a popcorn machine.

Sunday late morning: 2nd NHL pre-season Habs vs Sens game

Sunday evening:
1. National Rugby League Women Grand Final Roosters vs Brisbane 2. National Rugby League Grand Final Melbourne vs Brisbane

Good, no Penrith in Grand Final!

My popcorn machine will be active before the start of Habs vs Sens games.

The Habs win 5-0 vs the Sens.

Thoughts? 🤔

I am more into organised crime and corporate crime documentaries.

Channel 7 is so unserious. They’re airing Die Hard tonight and it’s not even Christmas.

As someone who is not a fan of either team, I want it to go down to the wire.

YouTube video by John Lennon Jr One day in September- Mike Brady (Best Version)

Two songs by Mike Brady which are synonymous with Australian Rules and played every year before the start of the game.

Up There Cazaly:
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One Day in September:
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YouTube video by CARDMAN 22 THE ENTIRE HISTORY OF AFL RULES (1858-2022)

History the Rules of Aussie Rules Football:
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