Bryan McGinty

Bryan McGinty

@bryanamac.bsky.social

Retired software engineer. Walker of Charlie the ex-guidedog.

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Bryan McGinty
@bryanamac.bsky.social

Surely it is about time to pull the plug on this fiasco. At the very least do as get an independent investigation going. I would suggest Bent Flyvbjerg as someone who knows about managing big projects. After all this was a project designed on the back of an envelope in a pub. @albomp.bsky.social

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Review finds Snowy 2.0 hydropower project could cost up to $25b with delays to late 2029

abc.net.auSnowy 2.0 to cost 12 times more than initial budget with further delaysAustralia's biggest renewable energy project, which has faced financial and timeline challenges since its inception, could now cost $25 billion and is expected to be delivered in late 2029. 
Bryan McGinty
@bryanamac.bsky.social

I haven't watched any traditional motorsports for a while. Every time I saw the Aramco advertising it would turn me off. However, this will be a bitter disappointment for MotoGP followers. Phillip Island always provided close and exciting racing. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...

abc.net.auVictoria loses MotoGP after almost 30 years at Phillip IslandVictoria loses the rights to host the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, ending a three-decade association with the event.
Bryan McGinty
@bryanamac.bsky.social

I cannot imagine what a rabble would look like to Littleproud. "Mr Littleproud – who said the six-month squabble to get to Sunday’s announcement was a “calm, considered process” – also said the Nationals Party “believes in reducing emissions” as a “core principle”."

Leroy@leroylynch.bsky.social

The Australian: A growing number of moderate Liberal MPs are pulling their ­support for Sussan Ley and are backing Andrew Hastie to be the next leader, arguing she has caved to his agenda and he has a better chance of lifting the Coalition’s stocks electorally. archive.is/f0fSa #auspol

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Bryan McGinty
@bryanamac.bsky.social

Hey @firstdogonthemoon.bsky.social, I think we need a cartoon on staffing AUKUS. The Guardian is finally on to the difficulties. What do you say @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social? www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

theguardian.comDesperately seeking submariners: why keeping nuclear-powered boats afloat will be Australia’s biggest Aukus challengeA vast and highly trained workforce is needed to command, crew, supply and maintain nuclear submarines. Some say that’s impossible for Australia
Bryan McGinty
@bryanamac.bsky.social

@quentindempster.bsky.social here is why we should try to avoid further wars. Whenever I watch a war movie or documentary I think about the waste of resources, etc. theconversation.com/80-years-sin...

theconversation.com80 years since the end of World War II, a dangerous legacy lingers in the PacificToxic remnants of war can damage ecosystems and communities long after the fighting stops.
Quentin Dempster@quentindempster.bsky.social

Thanks Bob Carr for setting out your reasons for your trip to China to commemorate the end of WWII. The Chinese and Russian peoples were Australian, UK and US allies during that conflict. We must work harder now to remove the threat of another world war. 👇

Bryan McGinty
@bryanamac.bsky.social

@alankohler.bsky.social in this article: www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06... you state "A Universal Basic Income for everyone, as some are pushing, is going too far". Why do you think that? I trials of a UBI in Canada, it was found beneficial on health costs alone.

abc.net.auProductivity and tax strategy can't ignore the impact of AI and robotsThe economic reform round table set down for August will talk about tax reform but a strategy for the future of artificial intelligence and robots should be part of the conversation.
Bryan McGinty
@bryanamac.bsky.social

@lenoret.bsky.social I was a little surprised to see this article on The Guardian: www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... The LNP are attempting to replace two women with blokes. I am not so sure this will be possible. I think the following explains why: www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/share/20589/...

theguardian.comCan the teal appeal hold? Liberals targeting Curtin and Goldstein argue independent wave has passedInner-city independents took six seats from the Liberals in 2022, but some drivers of that success no longer apply. At least two are vulnerable – but a new one could also be in play
Bryan McGinty
@bryanamac.bsky.social

@henrybelot.bsky.social @zoedaniel.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... "...is a teal MP who receives significant funding from Simon Holmes à Court, a billionaire investor." I can recall @simonahac.bsky.social objecting to being called a billionaire. Is this a false flag operation?

theguardian.comZoe Daniel says team had nothing to do with Climate 200-backed robocall criticised by CoalitionLiberal senator says voters in teal seats receiving aggressive ‘push polling’ calls, but company behind poll says it complied with guidelines
Bryan McGinty
@bryanamac.bsky.social

I have an ex-guide dog. He was kicked out because he didn't have the right temperament. It is sometimes a real chore to walk with him, but in a cafe he is perfect. Cannot imagine that a real guide dog would be a problem.

ABC News Bot (unofficial)@abcnewsbot.bsky.social

A Guide Dogs campaign urges hospitality businesses to make small modifications to help people with vision impairment or blindness enjoy their spaces.

abc.net.auDiners with guide dogs turned away from venues as campaign seeks changeA Guide Dogs campaign urges hospitality businesses to make small modifications to help people with vision impairment or blindness enjoy their spaces.
Bryan McGinty
@bryanamac.bsky.social

I am sorry that I don't have a Truth Social account so I could like Trump's post.

andy™@andylevy.net

musk: i just wish i could go myself to get the astronauts but of course i know i'm too important to you here trump: no you're going musk: i'm absolutely livid that i don't get to go myself and - huh?

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