George Dunford (he/him)

Haven’t really been on here much but now thinking I’ll move off more permanently. Only thing is I’ll miss you all so please follow me over on Bluesky bsky.app/profile/george…

@HartWexford You are not afraid of taking on the big issues of the moment. Clearly Travolta’s Smooth Criminal gets him over the line.

Which is better: Michael (1996), starring John Travolta, or this year's remake?

#DavidMalouf #TheOnlySpeakerOfHisTongue "When I think of my tongue being no longer alive in the mouths of men a chill goes over me that is deeper than my own death, since it is the gathered death of all my kind". David Malouf: The Only Speaker of His Tongue, Antipodes, 1985

The passing of the great Australian author #davidmalouf reminds me of his book of essays Typewriter Music. That title alone captured his love of writing and his dance with words and ideas. Rest in poetry.

Looks like I haven’t had a real interaction here since (checks notes) 2025.

Haven’t really been on here much but now thinking I’ll move off more permanently. Only thing is I’ll miss you all so please follow me over on Bluesky bsky.app/profile/george…

I think support for the Iranian people against the evil regime should be balanced by the fact that the US does not care one bit about the Iranian people and is not acting for their sake.

There has been an update to active public exposures sites for measles cases in Victoria. People who have visited an active site should monitor for symptoms of measles and follow health advice. Full list of exposure sites: go.vic.gov.au/468pAeM

What? Surely the first thibg you’d do would be to talk to former staff @Meanjin?

Chuffed to hear @Meanjin is back qut.edu.au/about/meanjin

‘A cartoon is an in-joke that’s for everyone.’ So sad to hear of the passing of Jon Kudelka, @jonkudelka a generous funny cartoonist. I was lucky enough to interview him when he won Behind the Lines as best cartoonist. artshub.com.au/news/sponsored…

@HartWexford You are a maths professor. Theoretical Mathematics but it still counts.

Bad Bunny’s halftime show was watched by 130 million. TPUSA had almost ten times that number, with 6 million. Advantage MAGA.

'Tyrants always fear art because tyrants want to mystify while art tends to clarify. The good artist is a vehicle of truth...However it may be admitted that in this age art seems to have rather more enemies than usual...tyrants of course are still here and we know what they do.'

Great to see #micronations thriving in this geopolitical goulash. abc.net.au/news/2026-02-0…

@PaulineHansonOz @hasanthehun @OneNationAus Tickets were $99 in Naarm (which was used as one of the main jokes). Sounds like a movie for battlers not Ginas.

I formally disavow the support @hasanthehun has shown A Super Progressive Movie. But he is correct, A Super Progressive Movie premieres for streaming on 26 January 2026, Australia Day! 🇦🇺 Get your discounted streaming pass today: asuperprogressivemovie.com/products/movie… @OneNationAus @stepmates

@PaulineHansonOz What the full trailer?

What the full trailer here 👇

@bldwnvilleUSA @BasilTheGreat It was in theatres. Here’s a look crikey.com.au/2026/01/30/a-s…

🚨NEW MOVIE MAKES FUN OF WOKE LEFTIE LIBTARDS 'A Super Progressive Movie' - Made by One Nation Australia has already been BANNED in a number of Australian theatres for fear of being offensive. It will be releasing worldwide on 26th January 2026

@BasilTheGreat It hasn’t been banned. The 3 screenings in my city charged $99 for a ticket. Definitely a film for the battlers and not Gina Rhineheart.

Great news, guys!

@1KarenWyld Wishing you a better 2026. It was a shite year all round but sorry to hear for you and fam. Stay safe this year.

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