Reposted by Michael van VlietBroth E Ramos @brotheramos.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Happy 'how the fuck do I change the clock in the car again?' day, for those who celebrate. #DaylightSavings 042
Michael van Vliet @vlietman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Hilary McPhee - an icon Australian publishing. theconversation.com/literary-pio...theconversation.comLiterary pioneer Hilary McPhee launched Helen Garner, published Cloudstreet – and inspired meHilary McPhee co-founded McPhee Gribble, the legendary Australian publishing house responsible for Monkey Grip, Puberty Blues and Cloudstreet. 000
Michael van Vliet @vlietman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Where Peter Hesgeth stole his ideas. youtu.be/sv9XNFpRdhg?...youtu.bePatton (1/5) Movie CLIP - Americans Love a Winner (1970) HDYouTube video by Movieclips 001
Reposted by Michael van VlietAndrew B. Watkins @windjunky.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Today’s Melbourne rainfall so far (34mm) is almost twice it’s total rainfall of last month (18.4mm). www.baywx.com.au/melbrain.html www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/... 0113
Reposted by Michael van VlietMichael Spicer @michaelspicer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Most TV is just this now. 17071431957
Reposted by Michael van VlietFMI @fmi.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Enid Blyton's latest works are getting quite gritty and contemporary... nihilist even. 12510
Reposted by Michael van VlietTim Lyons @picketer.bsky.social · 27/09/2026The SMH finally asks "What's the go with the au pairs?" 98912
Reposted by Michael van VlietAlex Gibney @alexgibneyfilm.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The trailer for my new film, "Musk," has just been released. 7935761368
Michael van Vliet @vlietman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Wow! Shai Bolton Norm Smith. What a kick in the guts. #aflgf #normsmith 010
Michael van Vliet @vlietman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Well, that was the kiss of death. Sorry Dockers fans. 020
Reposted by Michael van VlietRɪᴄʜᴀʀᴅ Tᴜꜰꜰɪɴ ᵃᵘ ᶜᵇʳ ᶜᶠᶜ @richardtuffin.bsky.social · 26/09/2026FFS SHUT UP BT! #aflgf 182
Reposted by Michael van VlietGigz @andrewgigacz.bsky.social · 26/09/2026A zero-point margin at the long break makes this the closest first half of a Grand Final since... last year (0). #AFLGF #AFLFinals #AFLFreoLions 181
Michael van Vliet @vlietman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026We’ve got a close one. All tied up at half time. Who’s going to bust out in the second half? #aflgrandfinal 260
Michael van Vliet @vlietman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Go Freo! Looking good so far. #aflgrandfinal 1100
Michael van Vliet @vlietman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Melbourne is certainly tuning it on for our interstate guests. #aflgrandfinal #mcg #melbweather 150
Reposted by Michael van VlietLizzie Ghoul @lizzieg.bsky.social · 26/09/2026The weather here in Richmond a stone's throw from the MCG is pretty miserable, bring a rain coat if you are going to the game. #afl #melbourneweather 3145
Reposted by Michael van VlietMike @bikeymikey70.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Gotta love local politics 😂 www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...abc.net.auCouncil general manager sacked with $272k payout after hat-draw mayor mix-upClarence Valley councillors say a breakdown in the relationship with the general manager led to a "dysfunctional council". 031
Reposted by Michael van VlietKaz Cooke @kazcooke.bsky.social · 22/09/2026I love my city. #Melbourne 2686
Reposted by Michael van VlietElleBee @ellebee1000.bsky.social · 21/09/2026I get this concern, but honestly it seems like such a targeted piece. What evidence China may do something like crash our cars? Why didn’t they also hack a Tesla or Euro cars? And why are we fine with ethics-free spying from phone and TV controlled by US tech bros who sell our data everywhere? 074
Michael van Vliet @vlietman.bsky.social · 21/09/2026My local One Nation candidate. vic.onenation.org.au/harrison-rin...vic.onenation.org.auHarrison Rindfleish for Richmond - One Nation VictoriaMeet Harrison Rindfleish One Nation's candidate for Richmond. Harrison grew up on the NSW Central Coast before undertaking a double degree in law and commerce in Melbourne, with a stint in business de... 100
Michael van Vliet @vlietman.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Cry me a river. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...abc.net.auDownsizing from the family home may cost too much for empty nestersSome empty nesters want to move into smaller homes but say the cost of doing so keeps them in their large properties. 010
Michael van Vliet @vlietman.bsky.social · 21/09/2026What $1m gets you in Sydney. www.domain.com.au/news/unlivea... 011
Reposted by Michael van VlietHellOEarth @helodare.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Went to the reopening of the Franco Cozzo showroom on Sydney Road today and it was fabulous. A DJ pumping out Italian bangers, people streaming in, and clearly a lot of love for an icon 2101
Reposted by Michael van VlietJustin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 18/09/2026The bond market has figured out that there's no plan to stop borrowing. This year's deficit is the largest postwar deficit outside a recession or war. Trump can say whatever he wants, but the markets are only looking at the bank statements. youtu.be/P-zk1Jk6ntQ 19488158
Michael van Vliet @vlietman.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Would love to see the Dockers win a Grand Final with gun recruits Shai Bolton and Mason Cox. #aflswansvdockers #aflfinals 141
Reposted by Michael van Vlietrowecartoon.bsky.social @rowecartoon.bsky.social · 18/09/2026jAIsus 411346
Reposted by Michael van VlietDavid Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 17/09/2026“We are also looking at whether the Earth is flat” 332561403
Reposted by Michael van VlietNicolas Hénin @nicolashenin.net · 17/09/2026Nice campaign by the Norwegian Consumer Council about the declining lifespan of products. Enjoy! 180140626477
Reposted by Michael van VlietThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 17/09/2026Dear Ed Sheeran, fence-sitting is so last century: musicians can no longer opt out of politics | Zoe Williamstheguardian.comDear Ed Sheeran, fence-sitting is so last century: musicians can no longer opt out of politics | Zoe WilliamsIt’s all very 2026: with a stadium owner on one side and angry support acts on the other, the cornered star will have to pick a side, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams 2316035
Reposted by Michael van VlietByline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · 12/09/2026🟣 SUBSTACK Life and Times in America: The Unhealthy Obsession With Sports By alexandra hall hall 🇺🇦🌻 Read below. ↓bylinesupplement.comLife and Times in America: The Unhealthy Obsession With SportsAlexandra Hall Hall examines how, in the race to make huge sums of money, US sports are becoming joyless, ruthless, and exploitative, crushing the spirits of many young players 1329
Michael van Vliet @vlietman.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Good morning loonies. What a lovely day! #bloonwatch 140
Reposted by Michael van VlietMatt Golding @goldingcartoons.bsky.social · 10/09/2026American football at the MCG @theageaustralia.bsky.social 1622060
Reposted by Michael van VlietBrent Terhune @brentterhune.bsky.social · 10/09/2026$5000 Election Bribe 32552153
Michael van Vliet @vlietman.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Richmond represent. youtu.be/VddWdAIyN8Q?...youtu.be🇦🇺 49ers Update via walk through iconic MELBOURNE...YouTube video by David Lombardi 010
Michael van Vliet @vlietman.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Tastes of Africa, a new three-part YouTube series hosted by journalist and filmmaker Santilla Chingaipe, explores the food, culture and stories of Melbourne's African-Australian community. #multicultural #melbourne www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdx_...youtube.comWhy Cooking African Cuisine is an Act of Resistance | TASTES OF AFRICAYouTube video by African Australian 001
Reposted by Michael van VlietWyatt Sinclair @crumblsucks.wyattswickedgoods.com · 08/09/2026Matt Stone and Trey Parker have changed the name of the show South Park heading into their new season. It's going to be known as "South America" now and I can't stop laughing. 905640889
Reposted by Michael van VlietThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 04/09/2026UN votes to adopt new world map that shows Africa’s true scaletheguardian.comUN votes to adopt new world map that shows Africa’s true scaleTogo-sponsored resolution called to phase out traditional map that depicts continent as similar size to Greenland 29362107
Michael van Vliet @vlietman.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Wow. Just awoken by a huge clap of thunder right above our house. #melbweather 220
Michael van Vliet @vlietman.bsky.social · 04/09/2026I’m barracking for Richmond Junior Footy Club’s greatest player Jagga Smith tonight. Go Jagga! #aflCatsvblues 120
Reposted by Michael van VlietPeterfromaustralia @peterfromaustralia.bsky.social · 04/09/2026The Birthday Party with ‘ Mutiny In Heaven ‘. youtu.be/jcaXD--UINo?...youtu.beThe Birthday Party - Mutiny in HeavenYouTube video by Euchrid Eucrow 051
Reposted by Michael van VlietPile Of Garbage @pileofgarbage.net · 01/09/2026I love how Werner Herzog is ALWAYS like this: 10869481793
Reposted by Michael van VlietAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 31/08/2026Djokovic losing in the first round at the US Open feels like it might be the end of an era. He hadn't lost in the first round of a Grand Slam in 20 years (!!!) 7792641
Michael van Vliet @vlietman.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Introduce yourself with 10 acts you've seen live The Birthday Party The Fall Sonic Youth Beastie Boys Dolly Parton The Clash Ian Dury Bob Marley Bjork Bob Dylan 010
Reposted by Michael van VlietWorking Class History @workingclasshistory.com · 29/08/2026#OtD 29 Aug 1931 an Aussie rules football match between West Adelaide and Port Adelaide was boycotted by a number of Port players because West used a police officer to play and he had protected scabs during a waterfront strike stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1007... 26221