Michael Byrnes

@MichaelByrnes

Poet, Fool or Bum. Film. Music. Politics. Radio. TV. Current Affairs. Travel. Books. Personal Account.

Sydney, Australia
Joined March 2009
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  1. Retweeted
    16 hours ago

    Very sad to hear of the passing of / radio broadcaster Stuart Matchett. Earlier, at , he would have been one of the first DJs anywhere to get behind a song that changed Australian music

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    19 hours ago

    I love how the herald redesign makes it look as if Peter Costello wrote this article

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  3. 9 hours ago

    Just because something is trending on Twitter doesn’t mean those on Twitter unquestionably believe it’s happening. It merely means it’s a matter of speculation and discussion as it now also is in mainstream media.

    Twitter's lead trending is I go to Fairfax and News websites, and neither one has anything substantial at all. Is Twitter putting out , or is the MSM off the pace? Discuss
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    19 hours ago

    Wishing , Former Aussie PM, the best for today’s launch of her new Global Institute for Women’s Leadership, based at King’s College London. will help create a world in which being a woman is not a barrier to becoming a leader.

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  5. 13 hours ago

    This tweet has not aged well...

    Ask your questions now! Sally Pearson here to answer in our live Q&A!
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    15 hours ago

    My post today is on the RBA as a People's Bank. It would unleash a lobbying effort that would dwarf anything we've ever seen before, and there are questions re regulatory aspects, but it is worth the debate.

    The People's Bank is a good idea, says but it won't solve the housing affordability crisis
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    14 hours ago

    I served 6 Presidents, 3 Rs & 3Ds. I directly supported Clinton, Bush 43, and Obama. While I didn't agree with all their policy choices, I admired and respected all of them, as they put country above their personal interests. Not so with you, as your self adoration is disgraceful

    “Still Rising: Rasmussen Poll Shows Donald Trump Approval Ratings Now at 51 Percent”
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  8. 14 hours ago

    Notwithstanding the dearth of good music venues in Sydney this makes me pleased I never lifted a finger to save the "old" Annandale Hotel. What arrogance.

    Bad Friday - the Sydney festival that copped flak for hosting the return of Sticky Fingers, following a year hiatus following several controversial incidents - have slammed the "clowns" who criticised them for the decision, and say there have been "utter lies" told about the band
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  9. Retweeted
    19 hours ago

    from the upcoming Sid James origins movie ...

    New research suggests Neanderthals vastly outperformed modern humans with the sheer quantity of air they could move quickly in and out of their lungs — their distinctive projecting face an adaptation to an extreme lifestyle
    Show this thread
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  10. 19 hours ago

    She shouldn’t be given any prominence. She forfeited the right to be known or heard when she embarked upon her shooting.

    What we know about Nasim Aghdam, the YouTube shooter:
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  11. Apr 4

    “Don’t mention the Olympics” “Don’t mention the Olympics” “Don’t mention the Olympics” “Don’t mention the Olympics”

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  12. Apr 4

    I must have missed the tribute to Schoolies in the ceremony.

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  13. Apr 4

    There is an easy way to determine who the dickheads in any of the teams are - they’re the ones preoccupied with taking selfies.

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  14. Apr 4

    The announcer also does those liquidation warehouse Boxing Day sale ads.

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  15. Apr 4

    The announcer went to the Darrell Eastlake school of vocal subtlety.

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  16. Apr 4

    “Professional” lifeguards - no doubt they insisted on that before they agreed to co-operate with the lifesavers.

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  17. Apr 4

    This is the only time the lifeguards and volunteer lifesavers have ever co-operated on anything.

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  18. Apr 4

    It’s great we’re celebrating that fine Australian car, the VW Kombi.

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  19. Apr 4

    What is the name of the automated voice reading out the names of the officials?

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  20. Apr 4

    There is an enormous continuity in the Commonwealth Games...except for its name.

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