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You'll hear me broadcasting on "Roving Spotlight" on Radio Skid Row Marrickville on Tuesdays from noon-2pm.

88.9 FM or also streaming.

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History: Technology, People, Society -- and Ryde

Image of Halmeg plant, by courtesy of Ryde Library Service

I wonder about the past, I wonder about the different society, the different people, and the different economy - it prompts a brief look at some of the industrial history around Ryde, and the prominent sight of the "Halmeg" plant.

Australian Politics: the Centre, the Extremes, the Balkanisation

A top-level look at the current tensions in politics in Australia, and a plug for the Pirate Party.

Understanding the political world around me has been an adventure, perhaps even a struggle. There are problems I see, that Pirate Party Australia sees, which I've tried to make sense of, and I'll now outline a few of them, in particular a few ways how politics and political debate has gone off the rails in Australia. Yes, I hope that you'll want to support us. But regardless, I hope you'll find what I say to be worthwhile.

Presentation to GSC Ryde Assurance Listening Sesssion

I gave this presentation on the 7/2/19 at Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club.
I am not presently planning to stand for the next NSW State election, but
I do hope that I can nevertheless make a worthwhile contribution. If anyone
wants to support me standing as an independent, let me know!

Aging - Mechanisms, Interventions and Possibilities

There's a lot of hype around slowing down, or even reversing aging. Here's my view.

A Motor Vehicle Accident - and the Law

I hit another vehicle from behind - and proved in court it was the other drivers' fault. And along the way I learnt a lot about the courts, topping up my cynicism tank along the way.

John August

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