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A blog about the politics, history and absurdities of Australia's NEM.

Newsletter · By Alex Leemon · English · Official site

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Jul 14, 2026

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  1. Issue · Sep 20, 2026

    Trivia Time! (opens the original)

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    <img alt="Explore the weird and wonderful world around us with Dr. Binocs! Today, discover why cats go bananas over...cucumbers? #DrBinocs #EarthScience #KidsLearning #FunnyAnimals #CatFacts" class="sizing-normal" height="597" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fet

  2. Issue · Sep 1, 2026

    Short Circuits #16 (opens the original)

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    It’s been a hot minute. Here’s a random assortment of vaguely energy related tidbits you won’t find in the AFR. We’ll be back with some longer content shortly, promise.Is this one of those eye test things?I may have mentioned previously that my Facebook feed has been ruined by unhinged right wing cooker content; mostly in the quest for writing this newsletter.1And thus the Facebook algorithm being what it is has decided that I need to see more adult Ralph Wiggum <a href="https://www.facebook

  3. Issue · Jul 20, 2026

    Greg Williams (opens the original)

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    Greg Williams, a good friend of mine and many, suffered a heart attack on 26 June 2026. After battling for a few weeks, he has now been transferred to palliative care. If you know Greg, you know that his family were the most important thing in his life. There is a GoFundMe that has been set up to support Greg’s wife Helen and daughter Rory. If you are able, please support them here. Also consider sharing this link with your networks. <a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="htt

  4. Issue · Jul 14, 2026

    The Whitehouse (opens the original)

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    Currently Speaking must issue a mea culpa. I think this might be our first, which yeah, I’m as surprised as you are.In the last edition of the Short Circuits #15, I asserted that a Facebook page advertising coffee at the “Sir John Monash Museum” out the back of Yallourn W was an odd AI catfishing thing.The actual story is both way more interesting and way weirder.Subs

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