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Arfman @arfman.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Guy in red car cut me off while I had the right of way at the roundabout. Ok, shook my head and kept riding, keeping it cool. Up ahead, he stopped and had the reverse lights on. Peculiar.

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Arfman @arfman.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

CW: geopolitcs I guess America has indirectly made carbon tax of some form onto the rest of the world, which is a silver lining of some form.

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Arfman @arfman.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Imagine having to cancel all your plumbing jobs in the coming weeks because you just got elected to parliament

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Arfman @arfman.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Boooo no Infohazard in the top 100

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Railmaps @railmaps.com.au · 18/12/2025

Global consortium TransitLinX awarded the contract for the $6.7 billion Linewide package of Melbourne Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East works. bigbuild.vic.gov.au/news/suburba...

bigbuild.vic.gov.au

SRL high tech trains made in Victoria

Victoria’s first fleet of high-tech, automated trains will be built right here in Melbourne, with global consortium TransitLinX awarded the contract.

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Arfman @arfman.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Anyone know where I can find a complete map of the bike paths between the Federation Trail to the new WGT Veloway?

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Arfman @arfman.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Well it's been a fun day today

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Arfman @arfman.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Oof, nearly slipped and fell trying to cross the tram tracks while overtaking a turning SUV that didn't kept all the way in the left lane. Good thing I was on my lighter foldie and only scraped my shoes on the asphalt trying to regain balance.

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Arfman @arfman.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

The frequency and quality of the facilities aren't the best but it's still crazy that it has a considerable sized metro system for an island with a population of half a million www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWGh...

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Does Palma de Mallorca Have Europe's Worst Metro System?

YouTube video by Miles in Transit

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Arfman @arfman.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Apparently there’s a knock off Burj Khalifa on the Westgate Freeway now

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Arfman @arfman.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Most of these songs are from a time before I moved to Australia but I have to admit I didn't really mind this countdown, with a few of my choices ended up in the top 100, some from before and some after my arrival.

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Arfman @arfman.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

I wonder how much it currently cost to administer the existing school concession program, because despite it costing $314m over 4 years ($78.5m/year), I don't think it would be that much more considering the cost overhead. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

theguardian.com

Victoria announces free public transport for under-18s, as state’s debt projected to rise

The Jacinta Allan government says more than 1 million children and their families will benefit from the $318m program

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Arfman @arfman.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Trying on the new myki reader at Footscray

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Arfman @arfman.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

2 state elections and one federal election, have we got enough reasons to build the SRL already?

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Arfman @arfman.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Ooof I'm going to miss seeing Antony Green do the analysis after all these years.

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Arfman @arfman.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Stuff like this is why I'm insecure about parking outside of cages

Two bike loops can be seen attached to a concrete floor. To the right are some bolts secured into the concrete. Behind them are fences with a set of tracks and a station platform in the background. In the area between the fence are some rubbish on the ground with some undergrowth, along with a loose bike loop.

A fence next to some dirt with rubbish strewn all over, along with a bike loop and some undergrowth

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Arfman @arfman.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Must be annoying living near a timezone border with devices switching time back and forth.

A view from the bus window of a large marker next to a road intersection with the letters spelling out "BORDERTOWN". Behind the market are some trees and a street light.

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Arfman @arfman.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

I don't mind the ticket machines on Adelaide trains and trams. Maybe we need to bring it back.

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Nelle from Magandjin @nelle.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Any American looking at this list and wondering why it's so cheap in Australia is asking the wrong question. The question is, why are pharmaceuticals so expensive in the USA. (The USA could also buy in bulk and provide subsidies using taxpayer money if it cared about its citizens.)

AUSTRALIA INSTITUTE RESEARCH SHOWS

AUSTRALIA VS UNITED STATES MEDICINE PRICES

A table. There are four colums headed:

Compound, Condition, Australia, United States
The table gives prices in Australian dollars. The first prIce is Australia, the second price is US.

Pregabalin, Epilepsy, $24.81, $968.46

Atorvastatin, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, $21.07, $2,628.39

Salbutamol, Asthma, $30.03, $49.88

Azithromycin, Bacterial Infection, $7.70, $154.55

Insulin Glargine, Diabetes, $31.60, $115.16

Tacrolimus, Transplant Rejection Prevention, $31.60, $1,143.25

Drospirenone /Ethinylestradiol, Female Contraception, $28.33, $621.46

Fluoxetine, Depression, $31.60, $2,244.10

Alprazolam, Anxiety, $27.64, $143.73

Lisinopril, High Blood Pressure, $25.90, $631.34

Tenofovir, HIV/AIDS, $31.60, $1,984.24

Price of 11 common medications in the USA and Australia, $AUD, 2024

Source: Compare the market (2024) Prescription costs around the world

The Australia Institute

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Arfman @arfman.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

RIP Val Kilmer. Remembered him in Top Secret!, The Saint and probably one of my favourite Batman. www.theage.com.au/culture/movi...

theage.com.au

Val Kilmer, star of Top Gun and Batman, dies aged 65

Kilmer starred as Batman as well as Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone’s 1991 film The Doors.

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Arfman @arfman.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

The screen seems a bit off... (Original photo not mine, with apologies to theultrasheeplord, Ethel and family and Yarra Trams)

An image manipulated photo inside a tram looking towards two screens. On the left screen is a route information showing "109 Box Hill via Collins St" and the upcoming stops. On the right screen is a tabby cat on a bright green background. The tabby cat has a white neck and short legs and is the only animated feature of the photo, alternating between standing on its 4 legs, and rotating while the feet is tucked underneath its body. The green screen would also go through a few lighter shades of green while the cat is rotating. The top of a few people's heads can be seen at the bottom of the photo, along with some yellow bars and poles.

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Arfman @arfman.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Not conspiracy stuff, just really bad delivery and pushing the technology without it being ready at all. I still don't get good reception in metro areas on either 4G or 5G. www.youtube.com/watch?v=RA3J...

youtube.com

5G Scam: Overpromised & Underdelivered | Dirt Report

YouTube video by Tech Man Pat

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Arfman @arfman.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

That crow seems pretty upset that someone's taken a wheel.

A crow sits on wheel of a blue and white bicycle missing a front wheel. The bike is secured to a bike loop located next to a car park which is fully occupied by cars. A bus can be seen beyond the car park.

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Bridie (EBK) @emergencybk.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

EBK & @asrc1.bsky.social Asylum Seeker Resource Centre are joining up again! emergencybk.com.au/shop/ols/cat... As part of our CLOSING DOWN SALE (ends 31st March) buy limited products at cost price to donate directly to ASRC. EBK will deliver them for you & you get a tax deductible donation receipt!

ASRC (Asylum Seeker Resource Centre) Emergency & Bushfire Kits Donation.
1. Buy ASRC Listed Products in EBK Store.
2. EBK delivers to ASRC for you.
3. ASRC emails you a tax-deductible donations receipt!
Products at cost price, www.EmegencyBK.com.au > Category > ASRC Donations
Images, backpack, toiletry kit radio am/fm, hyrdralyte sachets, drink bottle stainless steel, wool blanket, headlamp, duffle bag

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Arfman @arfman.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

With apologies to the photographer and Transit Systems

An image manipulated photo of a hydrogen city bus on a 4 lane road. A SITA livery with a white top, lighter orange bottom and darker orange line between the two has been superimposed on the bus with slightly black tinted windows. The destination board shows "Footscray Station 402". On the side of the bus is the phrase, "I'M A ZERO EMISSIONS BUS POWERED BY HYDROGEN" and a picture of a globe obscured by some clouds with a sun rising. Behind the bus is a road sign, lamp post, a green grassy strip and some trees.

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Arfman @arfman.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Somers Parade in Altona must be a nightmare for many drivers. No wonder the 415 bus is often late. Some people park two SUVs on opposite sides of the road leaving barely any room for a bus to squeeze through.

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Ben Lever @benleverau.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Fantastic to see the Ballarat Line will finally get its long-promised 40 minute weekend frequency upgrade in April! Extra services also for Ararat, which wasn't on my radar - looking forward to seeing the details but 5 return services per day sounds great. (1/2) premier.vic.gov.au/cheaper-fare…

premier.vic.gov.au

Cheaper Fares And Extra Services For Regional Victorians

After slashing the cost of a V/Line ticket through the regional fare cap, the Allan Labor Government is now boosting train frequency on the Ballarat, Ararat, Warrnambool and Bendigo lines – delivering 50 new or extended weekend services.

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Daniel Bowen @danielbowen.au · 25/02/2025

Blog: There's updated public transport patronage data for #Melbourne and #Victoria, up to the end of 2024. No real surprises, but I suspect service provision is holding back patronage growth - lack of capacity on V/Line; lack of frequency for buses. danielbowen.com/2025...

danielbowen.com

Show me the data!

No real surprises in the latest data, but it seems like service provision is holding back patronage growth.

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Technology Connections @techconnectify.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Surely this new video won't make me seem like a crank. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEJp...

youtube.com

Algorithms are breaking how we think

YouTube video by Technology Connections

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Arfman @arfman.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

A lady walked past me at the shops this afternoon and started crossing the car park when I noticed a colourful strip flew from her bag from a wind gust and landed on the road. I thought it was a shopping docket until I realised it was somewhat reflective.

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Ben Lever @benleverau.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Never a good sign when a bike lane is too narrow to even fit the painted bike symbol

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Arfman @arfman.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

I don’t know about your buses but the connecting buses at my local station has a bias towards trains arriving from the city but not the other way, so if I’m doing my shopping at a station in the down direction, I’ll end up waiting much longer for the connecting bus on the way back.

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Arfman @arfman.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

So whoever delivered the White Pages / Yellow Pages dropped it somewhere unseen. I just found it today, completely wet. Well not that I was going to use it anyway.

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Arfman @arfman.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Hot take but those new platform displays need to be retrofitted with a mini roof like at V/Line stations. I think the direct heat is causing some minor faults or damages.

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Arfman @arfman.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Number 1 deserved it, but no Tame Impala anywhere in the Top 100?

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Arfman @arfman.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

We'll we be seeing Good Luck, Babe on top of the list?

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Arfman @arfman.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

I regret that something I've posted on Mastodon has gone viral and now I'm worried I won't have peace for a day or two.

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