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Memories of 2003 … biking to the dark side Chermside …

Status Update

Hey everyone. It’s been more than 2 weeks since my bike accident and I’m still not quite back to full speed. I’ve been slowed down by some emotional/psychological/existential stuff and my wrists haven’t fully healed yet, making typing/mousing for long periods challenging. I’m sorry the site has been slower than usual — thanks for your patience as I get back into the groove here.

But also! I had a really nice, relaxing, contemplative birthday weekend in NYC — museums, art, walking, bookstores, city vibes, friends, and food. It really filled me up. I’m about 2/3rds of the way through Intermezzoand loving it. I’ve got an audiobook going too: The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August by Claire North (recommended by Kottke reader Mike Riley). I finished Shōgun (excellent, can’t wait to rewatch), am working my way through season two of The Rings of Power, and am rewatching Devs with my son (a first-timer). I know, I owe you a media diet post…I haven’t done one since December. 😬

If you don’t mind sharing, what have you been up to recently?

Labor MP blasts tax credit scheme as gambling firms claim millions

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is under pressure from his backbench to review the use of a lucrative taxpayer research scheme being used by gambling companies, including poker machine giant Aristocrat and bookmaker Tabcorp.

Labor backbencher Mike Freelander is urging the government to review the tax credits system after a report revealed gambling companies were receiving rebates for development related to poker machines and gaming apps…

Zoe Samios covers wagering and the business of sport from the AFR's Sydney newsroom. She was previously the media and telecommunications reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, and covered media at The Australian. Connect with Zoe on Twitter. Email Zoe at zoe.samios@afr.com

Ronald Mizen reports on politics, economics, business and the law, with a focus on corporate regulators, lobbyists and investigations from Parliament House, Canberra.Connect with Ronald on Twitter. Email Ronald at ronald.mizen@afr.com

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