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09/07/2026

Inside the Brain & Spine – Have you ever heard an old song and suddenly found yourself back at a school formal, family holiday or long-forgotten road trip? That's because music activates some of the brain's most powerful memory and emotion centres.

As you listen, the auditory cortex processes the music, the hippocampus retrieves memories linked to it, and the amygdala recreates the emotions you felt at the time. At the same time, the brain's reward system releases dopamine, making favourite songs feel especially enjoyable and meaningful.

Long after we've forgotten countless everyday moments, the right song can unlock them again - reminding us that the brain doesn't just remember our lives, it remembers how they felt.

02/07/2026

I heard the Liberal coward on 2GB this morning.
OMG.. what a weasel.
Asked about monoculture...
He said NO to monoculture...and then off he went agreeing with everything that makes a monoculture.
This is his problem.
He is frightened of the left...AND the media.
Runs a million miles to not offend anyone.
And this is why One Nation is beating him.
Pauline is scared of neither.
Sure...the left will lie about everything she says...but slowly Australians are waking up to leftie Bull 💩.
It is soooo refreshing to see media being smacked down...so sick of pathetic questions that are simply designed for a gotcha moment.
Roll on One Nation

02/07/2026

What do ALIF, TLIF and OLIF have in common? And what can a baby's laughter tell us about the developing brain?

Find out in our latest newsletter, featuring a guide to lumbar fusion surgery, a tribute to Professor Richard Scolyer, and more fascinating stories about the brain and spine.

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21/06/2026

Inside the Brain & Spine: When we first learn to drive, the brain must consciously think about every movement - steering, braking, mirrors and speed. But with repetition, the brain builds efficient neural pathways that turn these actions into automatic routines.

Structures like the basal ganglia and cerebellum help store these learned movement patterns, allowing experienced drivers to react quickly and smoothly without actively thinking through every step. Even when driving feels effortless, the brain is still constantly scanning for hazards, predicting what might happen next and preparing the body to respond. It’s a remarkable example of how the brain transforms complex skills into almost seamless behaviour.

07/06/2026

Australian internet culture peaked when a bloke filmed himself drinking a VB longneck at 20 to 8 in the morning and declared: “get that up ya.”

No fancy editing. No influencer strategy. Just pure unfiltered bogan confidence broadcast directly to the nation.

And somehow that one video permanently cemented VB as Australia’s most iconic beer.

Not because it tastes amazing — most Aussies admit VB tastes like absolute p**s unless it’s colder than Antarctica — but because the whole brand perfectly captures chaotic Australian energy.

Future archaeologists are going to uncover that video and assume Australians were drinking before the sun rose like it was coffee.

07/06/2026

Every Aussie grows up assuming Hungry Jack’s is just Australia’s version of Burger King. But the funniest part is Burger King actually TRIED using its own name here… and lost.

Back in the 70s, Burger King discovered the name was already trademarked in Australia by some tiny Adelaide takeaway shop.

So they handed the Aussie franchise rights to businessman Jack Cowin, who picked the backup name “Hungry Jack’s” from a pre-approved list Burger King gave him.

Then decades later, Burger King tried taking control back and opening its own stores here. Jack sued them, won in court, forced Burger King out of Australia completely, and rebranded all their stores into Hungry Jack’s.

Which means Australia may genuinely be the only country on Earth where Burger King got beaten by Burger King.

21/05/2026

Inside the Brain & Spine: Pain isn’t just felt in your body - it’s interpreted by your brain. Your spinal cord sends pain signals to the brain, where the somatosensory cortex - the area responsible for processing touch, pain, and sensation - helps determine the location, intensity and type of pain. That’s why pain can feel sharp, dull, burning, or even occur in a limb that’s no longer there. Pain may start in the body, but the brain determines how it is experienced.

06/05/2026

Imagine the cost to build this and then the cost of billions of litres of fuel sitting around doing nothing.
Ok...it's 8,000,000,000 litres.
We have 50 years of fuel... underground.
There are more benefits to producing our own fuel than simple self sufficiency.
DRILL BABY DRILL

06/05/2026

Inside the Brain & Spine: Referred pain can be confusing — it’s when pain is felt in a different part of the body to where the problem actually is. For example, a pinched nerve in the spine may cause pain in the arm or leg. This happens because nerves share common pathways to the brain, making it difficult to pinpoint the true source. Treatment focuses on the underlying cause and may involve physiotherapy, medication, or targeted procedures. Understanding referred pain helps guide accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.