Round 9 had some great rugby league games in a week many thought would be a walkover, but sadly once again we find ourselves stuck in referee bashing land. Here come your talking points from the weekend. A shameful weekend Some time today the NRL’s… Read More »NRL Round 9 Talking Points: Abuse of Kasey Badger is way out of line – on and off the field
It was a difficult weekend for Hall and Oates fans, with news coming through of the duo’s official split. Never mind that their last top-ten single was way back in 1988, or that it feels a lot like discovering your grandparents no longer sleep together.… Read More »The Wrap: Rugby Australia gaslights Rebels staff and why ‘I Can’t Go For That’
An Incredible Architectural Getaway, Hidden On A Bushland Acreage Architecture by Christina Karras Bonville Bush Retreat is now available for bookings on Airbnb. The three-bedroom holiday home is on a five-acre block, that was part of a nursery about 30 years ago. As the owner-builder,… Read More »An Incredible Architectural Getaway, Hidden On A Bushland Acreage
Souths and Parramatta have soaked up plenty of headlines in 2024 but North Queensland and the Warriors are starting to rival them for the dubious distinction of being the NRL’s biggest under-achievers. Despite being considered title contenders in the pre-season, South Sydney’s hopes are now… Read More »NRL Power Rankings: Round 9 – Alarm bells ringing at Cowboys and Warriors, Bennett defying odds yet again at Dolphins
In connection with my desire to fully keep up with the J-pop industry, I’m planning to do a weekly round-up of any new releases that have caught my ear. Some of these may have been covered on the blog already, but my hope is that… Read More »New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (May 5, 2024)