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Read more: “Sunrise City” is a glowing release from Sub-Radio
Sub-Radio’s Sunrise City is a vibrant, genre-blending indie pop album that captures the band’s energy, emotion, and evolution. From high-octane anthems to stripped-back ballads, it delivers both dance-floor joy and introspective depth. A must-listen for fans old and new: this one’s bound to be on repeat all year.
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Read more: Beyond the red wave: Turning victory into change
The 2025 Federal Election is over, but the real work begins now. As a progressive voter, I’m hopefulbut not complacent. We must hold Labor accountable, push for inclusive policies, and defend our democracy from rising extremism. This moment calls for courage, cooperation, and community—not just celebration. Let’s stay switched on.
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Read more: The Anzac Echo: Why memory matters more than ever
Anzac Day is more than ceremony; it’s a call to remember and honour the service of those before us. With veterans passing on, it’s our turn to hold the knowledge: personal, painful, profound. Through conversation, experience and remembrance, we ensure history’s lessons are not forgotten. Lest we forget.
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Read more: 80 flights, 1 joy flight and the ethics of travel
I’ve flown 80 times, covering nearly 6 laps of Earth. While I still wrestle with the carbon cost, I seek balance: choosing newer, fuel-efficient aircraft like the A350, offsetting emissions, and swapping flights for trains where I can. Travel changed me: now, I’m changing how I travel.
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Read more: Spotify’s “Concerts Near You” playlist is another great use of big data
Spotify’s “Concerts Near You” playlist is a powerful use of big data, connecting listeners with live events tailored to their tastes. It shows how platforms can use data to benefit users not just advertisers. A reminder that ethical, useful design should be the default not the exception.
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Read more: When a Pope dies: Faith, doubt and the space in between
Pope Francis’ passing evokes deep reflection on faith and the future of the Catholic Church. His leadership brought compassion, advocacy for the vulnerable and climate justice, yet his record on abuse remains uneven. The next Pope faces a world in crisis and must prioritise inclusion, accountability and progressive values to attract diverse believers.
A Common (Enough) Thread
Observations, essays and explorations by Kieren Sainsbury
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A Common (Enough) Thread is my digital thread-puller…
A place to explore the systems, identities and stories that have shaped both my personal life and work across public service, data and communication. With roots in blogging since 2007, this space brings together writing from past lives and platforms, tracing the throughlines of curiosity, spirituality, queerness and service. You’ll find essays on political issues, open data, queer visibility, the culture of government and reflections that don’t always have a tidy end: just a common (enough) thread.
Kieren Sainsbury
Serial blogger (among other things)