David Astle (alias DA)
@dontattempt.bsky.social
Crossword maker. Evenings host ABC Vic. Writer, and Wordplay columnist SMH & The Age. Verbaholic. My views only davidastle.com
Moira knows it. The fans know it. Now is the time to lament the Vocabulary Queen. Vale Catherine O’Hara
January 30, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Moira knows it. The fans know it. Now is the time to lament the Vocabulary Queen. Vale Catherine O’Hara
Tried seeing the aurora last night. All I saw was the distant glow of Tennis Australis. Here’s the legit aurora from a mate in Walkerville
January 20, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Tried seeing the aurora last night. All I saw was the distant glow of Tennis Australis. Here’s the legit aurora from a mate in Walkerville
Sydney primed for her fireworks
December 31, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Sydney primed for her fireworks
Merry X from Larry & his extended family
December 24, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Merry X from Larry & his extended family
Strain-deer (Balmain)
December 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Strain-deer (Balmain)
Annual dog on Murray photo
December 13, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Annual dog on Murray photo
Show me a stranger painting I dare you. This is Susan’s unique ABC treasure found adrift on eBay
December 4, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Show me a stranger painting I dare you. This is Susan’s unique ABC treasure found adrift on eBay
So does proofreading
October 5, 2025 at 8:58 PM
So does proofreading
Take your time, folks. It happens before you know it
September 23, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Take your time, folks. It happens before you know it
getting major Wonderland vibes
September 18, 2025 at 9:06 PM
getting major Wonderland vibes
LEXICOGRAPHER - “a writer of dictionaries; a harmless drudge.” Just met the original Sammy J - Dr Samuel Johnson - in #SLV Rare Books Collection. Swoon
August 29, 2025 at 5:59 AM
LEXICOGRAPHER - “a writer of dictionaries; a harmless drudge.” Just met the original Sammy J - Dr Samuel Johnson - in #SLV Rare Books Collection. Swoon
Peak ABC on Hard Quiz
August 27, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Peak ABC on Hard Quiz
Behind the scenes - literally - at ABC Open House. So many wonderful, excited visitors. A reminder I don’t just talk into a nylon sock 4 nights a week
July 26, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Behind the scenes - literally - at ABC Open House. So many wonderful, excited visitors. A reminder I don’t just talk into a nylon sock 4 nights a week
New reality TV series just dropped
July 16, 2025 at 4:56 AM
New reality TV series just dropped
Mother Earth the supreme architect - Cape Raoul, Turrakana
July 12, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Mother Earth the supreme architect - Cape Raoul, Turrakana
- I hope this email finds you well
- What email?
(Tasman Peninsula)
- What email?
(Tasman Peninsula)
July 8, 2025 at 9:17 PM
- I hope this email finds you well
- What email?
(Tasman Peninsula)
- What email?
(Tasman Peninsula)
Gday Dave - I’ll raise your Darling with my Tasman Sea. Enjoy the desert
July 7, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Gday Dave - I’ll raise your Darling with my Tasman Sea. Enjoy the desert
Sagas at a premium in Hobart
July 6, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Sagas at a premium in Hobart
post an unusual sign if you feel like it
June 28, 2025 at 9:51 PM
post an unusual sign if you feel like it
Our final winter solstice in Albury - Number 13 in the name of suicide prevention. Inspiring speeches from Liesel Jones, Gideon Haigh & Amanda Tattersall. All there to watch on livestream. Take care out there
June 21, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Our final winter solstice in Albury - Number 13 in the name of suicide prevention. Inspiring speeches from Liesel Jones, Gideon Haigh & Amanda Tattersall. All there to watch on livestream. Take care out there
went to the grocery - came away sad
June 16, 2025 at 8:43 PM
went to the grocery - came away sad