“I read that one of the gifts that Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi gave Anthony Albanese was a muskmelon,” notes Peter Mortensen of Mortdale. “My question is: Did she declare it to Biosecurity and did they check her bags? I hope the Albanese family enjoy it and dispose of the seeds in the proper manner and don’t plant them in the backyard at The Lodge.” Vin Acton of Millers Point has worked out “why we all finish calls by repeating ‘bye, bye, bye, bye’. It’s to fill time while we keep stabbing the red button, trying to end the call.” “Well, the Herald sure stirred the possum when it listed Australia’s best movies,” says Nola Tucker of Kiama. “Most of the reaction was outrage [including ‘moi’] about films left out. At least it shows we’re a loyal lot. And if they have access to Bran Nue Dae they can make up for their sins by watching it ... soon.” Warren Mitchell of Mosman is “pleased to report that Morris dancing (C8) is alive and kicking.…