Mastodawn

This mens shed group developing inventions to defeat a flock of overly intelligent cockatoo birds has the beginnings of a premise for the next great Aussie comedy movie

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-17/cockatoos-lorne-new-invention-to-stop-bin-rubbish/106760610

Marauding cockatoos thwarted by bin lid invented by men's shed

Residents of the scenic Great Ocean Road are at their wits' end after the increasingly intelligent birds learnt how to lift the lids of wheelie bins, spreading rubbish through the town of Lorne.

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AI6YR Ben 1d ago

@joannaholman what's a "men's shed"?

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Joanna Holman

@ai6yr it’s a community facility with tools for things like woodworking, mechanics or small scale metal working where men gather to socialise while working on projects. Open they work on creating stuff for the community like building little libraries or fixing bikes

@joannaholman aha!

They are a place to talk, connect which improves health and mental health.
https://mensshed.org/about-mens-sheds/what-is-a-mens-shed/

There are mens sheds around the world.
https://mensshed.org/about-mens-sheds/mens-sheds-around-the-world/

What is a Men's Shed? - Australian Men's Shed Association

The modern Men’s Shed is an updated version of the shed in the backyard that has long been a part of Australian culture. Men’s Sheds are found in

Australian Men's Shed Association