Andrew Starr
@ajsta.bsky.social
Melbournian with interests in Infosec, Climate, Finance, and a bit of sport..
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I'm back to looking at the 2025 Federal election result, this time explaining the Victorian results. At the start of the campaign Victoria was where Labor could lose the election, but in the end the state delivered Labor a record result. More detail here. antonygreen.com.au/fed2025-hous...
December 15, 2025 at 8:45 AM
I'm back to looking at the 2025 Federal election result, this time explaining the Victorian results. At the start of the campaign Victoria was where Labor could lose the election, but in the end the state delivered Labor a record result. More detail here. antonygreen.com.au/fed2025-hous...
Hydrogen demand forecast in the draft 2026 AEMO ISP dropped from 55TWh to 34TWh. IMO, it's still too high...
Australia leading the world for cancelled green hydrogen projects
December 10, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Hydrogen demand forecast in the draft 2026 AEMO ISP dropped from 55TWh to 34TWh. IMO, it's still too high...
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idk seems reasonable to me
December 10, 2025 at 1:37 AM
idk seems reasonable to me
First time I've seen someone subtweeting a funeral on here..
It's Anti Corruption Day and to celebrate here is the schedule for the hearing into the NACC on Thursday
December 9, 2025 at 8:38 AM
First time I've seen someone subtweeting a funeral on here..
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I am as guilty of it as everyone but it's kinda funny we're all quoting a content mill account that doesn't cite its sources to be mad about AI slop
McDonald's has released an AI-generated Christmas ad
The studio behind it says they 'hardly slept' for several weeks while writing AI prompts and refining the shots — 'AI didn't make this film. We did'
Comments have been turned off on YouTube
The studio behind it says they 'hardly slept' for several weeks while writing AI prompts and refining the shots — 'AI didn't make this film. We did'
Comments have been turned off on YouTube
December 9, 2025 at 12:16 AM
I am as guilty of it as everyone but it's kinda funny we're all quoting a content mill account that doesn't cite its sources to be mad about AI slop
Now it makes sense why I saw this on another site - 6 packs of tim tams at CostCo in the US for the equivalent of AUD15.
Meanwhile, $6 per pack at Woolies..
Meanwhile, $6 per pack at Woolies..
December 8, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Now it makes sense why I saw this on another site - 6 packs of tim tams at CostCo in the US for the equivalent of AUD15.
Meanwhile, $6 per pack at Woolies..
Meanwhile, $6 per pack at Woolies..
Interesting thread and article, but there's an offhand reference to an "Australian horse and kangaroo meat scandal of 1981" that made me look twice.
So apparently we had a massive issue 45 years ago with exported beed (sometimes horse/roo) and it led to a Royal Commission and big changes..
So apparently we had a massive issue 45 years ago with exported beed (sometimes horse/roo) and it led to a Royal Commission and big changes..
December 8, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Interesting thread and article, but there's an offhand reference to an "Australian horse and kangaroo meat scandal of 1981" that made me look twice.
So apparently we had a massive issue 45 years ago with exported beed (sometimes horse/roo) and it led to a Royal Commission and big changes..
So apparently we had a massive issue 45 years ago with exported beed (sometimes horse/roo) and it led to a Royal Commission and big changes..
FML..
#Melbourne grass #pollen forecast for today (Monday, Dec 8) is Extreme. Get the App for more pollen forecasts: https://airhealth.short.gy/melbournepollen
Note: Other locations within Victoria have an Extreme forecast today.
Note: Other locations within Victoria have an Extreme forecast today.
December 7, 2025 at 9:16 PM
FML..
December 5, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Other EV data is now out in the linked article, and 2025 already has more EV sales (92,885) with one month to go than in 2024 (91,293).
It's not growing fast enough but at 8% y/o/y growth it's definitely not going backwards like some of the haters think..
It's not growing fast enough but at 8% y/o/y growth it's definitely not going backwards like some of the haters think..
A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month in Australia in 2025. Latest data includes initial Tesla and Polestar results for November from EVC.
Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2025 - by model and by brand
A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month in Australia in 2025. Latest data includes initial Tesla and Polestar results for November from EVC.
thedriven.io
December 3, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Other EV data is now out in the linked article, and 2025 already has more EV sales (92,885) with one month to go than in 2024 (91,293).
It's not growing fast enough but at 8% y/o/y growth it's definitely not going backwards like some of the haters think..
It's not growing fast enough but at 8% y/o/y growth it's definitely not going backwards like some of the haters think..
Took a slight detour on the way into the office today and wandered through Town Hall station. Looks great! #metrotunnel
December 1, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Took a slight detour on the way into the office today and wandered through Town Hall station. Looks great! #metrotunnel
Looking forward to summer starting tomorrow! Melbourne - beautiful one day, perfect the next...
November 30, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Looking forward to summer starting tomorrow! Melbourne - beautiful one day, perfect the next...
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it's the classic programmer trap: just because something works in our domain doesn't mean it will work in other domains! "how hard could it be, it's only rocket science" etc
the sheer hubris to think that a robot that is 80% right will be good enough for other, less fault-tolerant domains.
the sheer hubris to think that a robot that is 80% right will be good enough for other, less fault-tolerant domains.
Three years into the generative-AI wave, demand for the technology seems surprisingly flimsy
Investors expect AI use to soar. That’s not happening
Recent surveys point to flatlining business adoption
econ.st
November 29, 2025 at 11:25 PM
it's the classic programmer trap: just because something works in our domain doesn't mean it will work in other domains! "how hard could it be, it's only rocket science" etc
the sheer hubris to think that a robot that is 80% right will be good enough for other, less fault-tolerant domains.
the sheer hubris to think that a robot that is 80% right will be good enough for other, less fault-tolerant domains.
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November 28, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Move over Accenture there's a new f***ed consulting group in Canberra.
November 27, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Move over Accenture there's a new f***ed consulting group in Canberra.
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Just discovered Anne Twomey has a YouTube channel explaining constitutional issues.
Funnily she mentions that YTs analytics say she zero <18yo subscribers, but the comments say otherwise.
Hot tip kids, sign up as an adult and then watch law vids and you won't get booted!
youtu.be/7aC_Ka8_7u4?...
Funnily she mentions that YTs analytics say she zero <18yo subscribers, but the comments say otherwise.
Hot tip kids, sign up as an adult and then watch law vids and you won't get booted!
youtu.be/7aC_Ka8_7u4?...
Is the "ban" on under-16s from YouTube constitutionally valid?
YouTube video by Constitutional Clarion
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Just discovered Anne Twomey has a YouTube channel explaining constitutional issues.
Funnily she mentions that YTs analytics say she zero <18yo subscribers, but the comments say otherwise.
Hot tip kids, sign up as an adult and then watch law vids and you won't get booted!
youtu.be/7aC_Ka8_7u4?...
Funnily she mentions that YTs analytics say she zero <18yo subscribers, but the comments say otherwise.
Hot tip kids, sign up as an adult and then watch law vids and you won't get booted!
youtu.be/7aC_Ka8_7u4?...
I feel like I need an AU version of the Moderated Content podcast from @evelyndouek.bsky.social to understand the background to this case.
I seem to know more about Netchoice v Paxton and Reno v someone than our local laws in Oz.
Maybe Evelyn can get together with Anne Twomey for a pod?
I seem to know more about Netchoice v Paxton and Reno v someone than our local laws in Oz.
Maybe Evelyn can get together with Anne Twomey for a pod?
November 26, 2025 at 10:55 AM
I feel like I need an AU version of the Moderated Content podcast from @evelyndouek.bsky.social to understand the background to this case.
I seem to know more about Netchoice v Paxton and Reno v someone than our local laws in Oz.
Maybe Evelyn can get together with Anne Twomey for a pod?
I seem to know more about Netchoice v Paxton and Reno v someone than our local laws in Oz.
Maybe Evelyn can get together with Anne Twomey for a pod?
Wtf? Vic police have declared the entire CBD a designated area for a period of 6 months.
Definitely an overreach...
#VicPol
www.police.vic.gov.au/public-notic...
Definitely an overreach...
#VicPol
www.police.vic.gov.au/public-notic...
Public notice: Melbourne CBD - Sunday 30 November 2025 to Friday 29 May 2026
A public notice for Melbourne CBD and surrounds from Sunday 30 November 2025 to Friday 29 May 2026.
www.police.vic.gov.au
November 25, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Wtf? Vic police have declared the entire CBD a designated area for a period of 6 months.
Definitely an overreach...
#VicPol
www.police.vic.gov.au/public-notic...
Definitely an overreach...
#VicPol
www.police.vic.gov.au/public-notic...
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Scientific error-checking, difficulty: easy
Find the problems in this table of results from an RCT. Two main things I've noticed so far.
Find the problems in this table of results from an RCT. Two main things I've noticed so far.
November 25, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Scientific error-checking, difficulty: easy
Find the problems in this table of results from an RCT. Two main things I've noticed so far.
Find the problems in this table of results from an RCT. Two main things I've noticed so far.
Good piece on why the CIS from @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social should be considered a failure so far, given little wind is getting built and we're not going to hit anywhere near 82% renewable by 2030.
Interested to hear Chris' response when he's next on the podcast..
Interested to hear Chris' response when he's next on the podcast..
"The RET created demand. It turns out this really matters. The CIS leaves all the onus on suppliers to take the risk of building. Gentailers can, and they do, sit on their hands."
David Leitch on the underwhelming performance of the capacity investment scheme.
David Leitch on the underwhelming performance of the capacity investment scheme.
reneweconomy.com.au
November 24, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Good piece on why the CIS from @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social should be considered a failure so far, given little wind is getting built and we're not going to hit anywhere near 82% renewable by 2030.
Interested to hear Chris' response when he's next on the podcast..
Interested to hear Chris' response when he's next on the podcast..
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This, by @giacgrassi.bsky.social, remains one of the simplest and best climate visuals
November 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
This, by @giacgrassi.bsky.social, remains one of the simplest and best climate visuals
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If you have been sharing that Malwarebytes article on the Gmail thing, you should note the giant correction up top.
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
November 22, 2025 at 9:44 PM
If you have been sharing that Malwarebytes article on the Gmail thing, you should note the giant correction up top.
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Interesting account, great project, and pics are 🔥
#followfriday
#followfriday
Home for the next two months for the Traverse and MYIC teams.
📸 Damien Beloin
📸 Damien Beloin
November 21, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Interesting account, great project, and pics are 🔥
#followfriday
#followfriday
Bernard really doesn't like trains. This screed is about the Suburban Rail Loop - a policy taken to 2 elections and still with majority public support despite the ongoing campaigns against it..
Opinion | Taxpayers right around the country have a lot riding on Jess Wilson's success in defeating Victorian Labor, @keanebernard.bsky.social writes.
The rest of Australia desperately needs Jess Wilson to succeed in Victoria
www.crikey.com.au
November 19, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Bernard really doesn't like trains. This screed is about the Suburban Rail Loop - a policy taken to 2 elections and still with majority public support despite the ongoing campaigns against it..