Post by: Fizzie on January 01, 2024, 07:36:08 AM
Post by: Hairs on January 11, 2024, 01:26:43 PM
"Major retailers drop Australia Day merchandise range"
https://www.9news.com.au/national/australia-day-woolworths-drops-products/46a83c7c-41ee-46ac-b441-960c4a2214e7 (https://www.9news.com.au/national/australia-day-woolworths-drops-products/46a83c7c-41ee-46ac-b441-960c4a2214e7)
Just My Opinion, hope they get smash at the checkout for it.
Another eg of culture cancelling from the left.
We have councils also not celebrating Australia Day.
I'll be camped on a river bank, flying both my Australia Flag
& My MySwag Flag.You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Bird on January 11, 2024, 02:20:38 PM
Quote from: Hairs
WOW,
"Major retailers drop Australia Day merchandise range"
Nek Minnit.... Coles replies...
https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/coles-australia-day-announcement-amid-fierce-woolies-backlash/news-story/c309ea53be7a20dce48ac06006d17db9 (https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/coles-australia-day-announcement-amid-fierce-woolies-backlash/news-story/c309ea53be7a20dce48ac06006d17db9)
Wasnt pre-arranged by any chance by them both eh....
Post by: prodigyrf on January 25, 2024, 06:19:40 PM
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12998591/Woolworths-CEOs-desperate-letter-Australia-Day-stance-LEAKED-exposes-real-reason-not-celebrating-stores.html (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12998591/Woolworths-CEOs-desperate-letter-Australia-Day-stance-LEAKED-exposes-real-reason-not-celebrating-stores.html)
Well that clears that up.
Post by: Troopy_03 on January 26, 2024, 07:45:58 AM
Post by: austastar on January 26, 2024, 02:26:49 PM
Cheers
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Post by: Fizzie on January 26, 2024, 03:46:43 PM
Nice idea but:
https://www.watergen.com/mobility/watergen-mobile-box/ (https://www.watergen.com/mobility/watergen-mobile-box/)
Weight 30kg/66 pounds (dry)
Voltage 12V
Peak power consumption 480W
Average power consumption 350W
for 20-25 l/day
Ouch!
Post by: Harbourmaster on January 26, 2024, 10:17:56 PM
Yep, all tacky cheap trinkets. I would never buy or use it.Agree. I wonder if Woolies Aussie day sales are down because of what they charge for everyday staples.These people that want to change Australia Day should be sent to Norfolk Island. Still be Australia Day so what’s it matter
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Post by: Bird on January 29, 2024, 08:46:00 AM
So my message is learn about it [insurance], and make sure to have the right one in place.”
https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/aussie-family-lose-everything-in-horror-car-and-caravan-fire/news-story/6bac5c9a339cef061c891c121218f6c2 (https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/aussie-family-lose-everything-in-horror-car-and-caravan-fire/news-story/6bac5c9a339cef061c891c121218f6c2)
Post by: Foo on January 29, 2024, 11:45:53 AM
Poor buggers....
So my message is learn about it [insurance], and make sure to have the right one in place.”
https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/aussie-family-lose-everything-in-horror-car-and-caravan-fire/news-story/6bac5c9a339cef061c891c121218f6c2 (https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/aussie-family-lose-everything-in-horror-car-and-caravan-fire/news-story/6bac5c9a339cef061c891c121218f6c2)
Yep, hence why there is a section on your policy for updating any additions to vehicle of van. :(
Foo
Post by: Bird on February 01, 2024, 08:53:26 AM
How stressed would you be if you were building right now. Also the staff losing out big time.
https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/other-industries/melbourne-builder-goes-into-administration-pauses-work-staff-stood-down-with-no-pay/news-story/a0d71fd5ed28285c943ec7caf4fcc1cb (https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/other-industries/melbourne-builder-goes-into-administration-pauses-work-staff-stood-down-with-no-pay/news-story/a0d71fd5ed28285c943ec7caf4fcc1cb)
Post by: Hairs on February 01, 2024, 05:20:39 PM
Another day.. another building company going toes up...Hmm, It's tough out there.
How stressed would you be if you were building right now. Also the staff losing out big time.
https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/other-industries/melbourne-builder-goes-into-administration-pauses-work-staff-stood-down-with-no-pay/news-story/a0d71fd5ed28285c943ec7caf4fcc1cb (https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/other-industries/melbourne-builder-goes-into-administration-pauses-work-staff-stood-down-with-no-pay/news-story/a0d71fd5ed28285c943ec7caf4fcc1cb)
Costs are rising, jobs quoted on 6 months ago(or longer) waiting for council approvals only adds to this.
Supply chain of product is unpredictable.
And we have a PM promising to build X amount of housing.
I am sorry to bring politics to the table.
Government has no idea what they are promising, It's private businesses that are folding and good people are hurting.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Gandalf the White on February 06, 2024, 09:07:05 PM
Post by: Bird on February 07, 2024, 09:21:32 AM
Vale: Ian Lavender
British actor Ian Lavender, the last surviving principal from Dad's Army, has died.
https://tvtonight.com.au/2024/02/vale-ian-lavender.html (https://tvtonight.com.au/2024/02/vale-ian-lavender.html)
https://youtu.be/_YMVPXmaKds?t=35 (https://youtu.be/_YMVPXmaKds?t=35)
Post by: Bird on February 07, 2024, 11:02:55 AM
Police arrested a 16-year-old boy at a unit complex in Bellbird Park on Monday. He was charged with murder, the unlawful use of a motor vehicle and stealing.
It has now emerged that the teen was charged with three armed robbery offences last year, and was on bail when he allegedly killed Vyleen.
https://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/crime/teens-charged-after-vyleen-whites-death-were-private-school-students/news-story/df3e88c7cabae560348cd0bb2a78f175 (https://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/crime/teens-charged-after-vyleen-whites-death-were-private-school-students/news-story/df3e88c7cabae560348cd0bb2a78f175)
Post by: Hairs on February 07, 2024, 12:50:56 PM
something has to change... hopefully they will deport the pieces of Shit after they give him a few weeks jail. All that for a 20 minute joy ride...
Police arrested a 16-year-old boy at a unit complex in Bellbird Park on Monday. He was charged with murder, the unlawful use of a motor vehicle and stealing.
It has now emerged that the teen was charged with three armed robbery offences last year, and was on bail when he allegedly killed Vyleen.
https://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/crime/teens-charged-after-vyleen-whites-death-were-private-school-students/news-story/df3e88c7cabae560348cd0bb2a78f175 (https://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/crime/teens-charged-after-vyleen-whites-death-were-private-school-students/news-story/df3e88c7cabae560348cd0bb2a78f175)
"Something has to change"
It sure does, because what we have atm isn't working.
A good mate works as a court guard, Brisbane.
The stories he tells me, well it is beyond belief what is happening.
The 'Poor Me' stories these kids give the courts, and they are believed.
The police are frustrated, the victims are left without justice, and these kids keep committing horrendous crimes.
Life means nothing to them. :(
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: austastar on February 07, 2024, 01:59:32 PM
Me thinks one way solo Venusian penal colonies may be needed.
Cheers
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Post by: xcvator on February 07, 2024, 05:25:37 PM
Post by: lloydus67 on February 07, 2024, 08:53:35 PM
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Post by: Bird on February 08, 2024, 08:45:52 AM
Quote from: xcvator
5 strokes with rattan across a bare arse would probably stop a 2nd offence :cup:
personally I was thinking live ammo ... or deport them 1/2 way and see how well they can swim.
"The Bellbird Park boy is facing up to 10 years in prison, if found guilty, as he is a minor."
For taking a life infront of the 6yr old who will be ****ed up now as well from having witnessed this..Thats ****ed
Post by: Bird on February 08, 2024, 01:45:56 PM
700 jobs, 100 stores to go as tyre retailer folds
Beaurepaires, one of Australia’s oldest and largest tyre retailers, looks set to close after an attempt to sell the business to a rival fell through.
One of Australia’s oldest and largest tyre retailers looks set to close after an attempt to sell the business to a rival fell through.
Beaurepaires, a tyre retailer, fitter and repairer with 100 outlets across Australia, was founded in 1922 – more than 100 years ago – in Melbourne by Sir Frank Beaurepaire.
https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/other-industries/700-jobs-100-stores-to-go-as-tyre-retailer-folds/news-story/f154c0e31e44b4df0e99e0549690e940 (https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/other-industries/700-jobs-100-stores-to-go-as-tyre-retailer-folds/news-story/f154c0e31e44b4df0e99e0549690e940)
Post by: Fizzie on February 17, 2024, 12:34:24 PM
No idea what that really is, but how soon will it be that 4wd'ers / people who camp in the bush will have to do the same ???
Post by: Hairs on February 17, 2024, 01:40:03 PM
I don't like where this is all heading.
:(
Three years ago, I attended a North Coast 4wd meeting hosted by the NSW 4wd Association, there was an Aboriginal chap who spoke of the need to inform local mobs of when and where we travel, incase there is something of cultural meaning in that area.
I explained that we have 3 mobs on the Clarence Valley, and none of them will stand in the same room.
He told me that was my problem and I needed to work it out.
The RFS is now undertaking Cultural Burning programs. Being taught how to burn country as they did.
Am sorry, I just don't get it.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: xcvator on February 20, 2024, 03:43:24 PM
Post by: bob65 on February 21, 2024, 11:49:42 AM
something has to change... hopefully they will deport the pieces of Shit after they give him a few weeks jail. All that for a 20 minute joy ride...
Police arrested a 16-year-old boy at a unit complex in Bellbird Park on Monday. He was charged with murder, the unlawful use of a motor vehicle and stealing.
It has now emerged that the teen was charged with three armed robbery offences last year, and was on bail when he allegedly killed Vyleen.
https://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/crime/teens-charged-after-vyleen-whites-death-were-private-school-students/news-story/df3e88c7cabae560348cd0bb2a78f175 (https://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/crime/teens-charged-after-vyleen-whites-death-were-private-school-students/news-story/df3e88c7cabae560348cd0bb2a78f175)
I heard this morning that it has been let out on bail, but I am yet to read any news story about it, so it is only rumour at this point until confirmed
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Post by: Bird on February 24, 2024, 10:48:49 AM
https://www.skynews.com.au/opinion/paul-murray/war-on-utes-chris-bowen-making-sure-no-one-will-be-able-to-sell-suvs/video/bfeb9cb14589b6785e640e9b60581b54 (https://www.skynews.com.au/opinion/paul-murray/war-on-utes-chris-bowen-making-sure-no-one-will-be-able-to-sell-suvs/video/bfeb9cb14589b6785e640e9b60581b54)
Post by: Hairs on February 24, 2024, 03:21:06 PM
interestingSorry again for bringing politics to the camp fire.
https://www.skynews.com.au/opinion/paul-murray/war-on-utes-chris-bowen-making-sure-no-one-will-be-able-to-sell-suvs/video/bfeb9cb14589b6785e640e9b60581b54 (https://www.skynews.com.au/opinion/paul-murray/war-on-utes-chris-bowen-making-sure-no-one-will-be-able-to-sell-suvs/video/bfeb9cb14589b6785e640e9b60581b54)
Mate, This Government has lost the plot, not only that, but how about this BS.
We have a housing crisis as well as a cost of living, people are doing it hard, but let's slog them more.
https://www.skynews.com.au/opinion/andrew-bolt/labor-to-crackdown-on-caravans-used-as-homes-on-private-property/video/ed836a6219206f3ea5d51e8ebe993d11 (https://www.skynews.com.au/opinion/andrew-bolt/labor-to-crackdown-on-caravans-used-as-homes-on-private-property/video/ed836a6219206f3ea5d51e8ebe993d11)
Who dreams this sh1te up.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Bird on February 24, 2024, 06:38:49 PM
Sorry again for bringing politics to the camp fire.they have no clue how to fix the housing crisis they see ho crisis.. while earning 100k in rent a year how could they... just importing 100k's of people a year hasnt worked..
Mate, This Government has lost the plot, not only that, but how about this BS.
We have a housing crisis as well as a cost of living, people are doing it hard, but let's slog them more.
Who dreams this sh1te up.
Get used to things being reported that are stupid that are to divert your attention
Post by: Bird on February 27, 2024, 10:09:34 AM
A staggering 2349 construction firms have collapsed in the past year — with fears more may fall soon.
Indeed, of the 8471 business collapses for 2023, almost 28 per cent were in the building and construction industry, according to data put out by the corporate regulator.
The previous Morrison government’s HomeBuilder grant, which was introduced in June 2020 and handed out $2.52 billion to owner-occupiers who wanted to build or substantially renovate a home, turbocharged the sector.
More than 130,000 customers signed on for the program, with many tradies agreeing to the work under fixed-price contracts that soon became unsustainable as prices began to soar.
https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/other-industries/builder-with-sites-in-nsw-and-act-collapses-after-30-years-in-operation/news-story/84d52a66a3ab15527b328ef691349b66 (https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/other-industries/builder-with-sites-in-nsw-and-act-collapses-after-30-years-in-operation/news-story/84d52a66a3ab15527b328ef691349b66)
Post by: GGV8Cruza on February 27, 2024, 10:45:03 AM
This cant keep going like this...
A staggering 2349 construction firms have collapsed in the past year — with fears more may fall soon.
Indeed, of the 8471 business collapses for 2023, almost 28 per cent were in the building and construction industry, according to data put out by the corporate regulator.
The previous Morrison government’s HomeBuilder grant, which was introduced in June 2020 and handed out $2.52 billion to owner-occupiers who wanted to build or substantially renovate a home, turbocharged the sector.
More than 130,000 customers signed on for the program, with many tradies agreeing to the work under fixed-price contracts that soon became unsustainable as prices began to soar.
https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/other-industries/builder-with-sites-in-nsw-and-act-collapses-after-30-years-in-operation/news-story/84d52a66a3ab15527b328ef691349b66 (https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/other-industries/builder-with-sites-in-nsw-and-act-collapses-after-30-years-in-operation/news-story/84d52a66a3ab15527b328ef691349b66)
There will be many more this year, its still extremely tight in the building industry
GG
Post by: prodigyrf on February 27, 2024, 01:03:38 PM
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/coles-reports-a-22-2billion-profit-amid-australia-s-cost-of-living-crisis/ar-BB1iWhFW (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/coles-reports-a-22-2billion-profit-amid-australia-s-cost-of-living-crisis/ar-BB1iWhFW)
Answer: Out the backsides of political spin merchants when price rises now are all about the helicopter Covid sit down money washing through the global economy. Well we either paid it back in real terms with increased taxes post lockdowns or let the money inflate away and no prizes for guessing which is the path of least resistance.
PS: Sound familiar?
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/biden-takes-aim-at-grocery-stores-for-ripping-people-off-amid-continued-high-prices-played-for-suckers/ar-BB1hErFO (https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/biden-takes-aim-at-grocery-stores-for-ripping-people-off-amid-continued-high-prices-played-for-suckers/ar-BB1hErFO)
Same spin different country :-*
Post by: xcvator on March 10, 2024, 01:32:22 PM
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-09/cricket-england-james-anderson-700th-test-wicket/103568902 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-09/cricket-england-james-anderson-700th-test-wicket/103568902)
Post by: xcvator on March 16, 2024, 08:37:30 AM
https://www.watoday.com.au/politics/western-australia/state-swings-axe-on-iconic-kimberley-horizontal-falls-experience-20240315-p5fcsu.html (https://www.watoday.com.au/politics/western-australia/state-swings-axe-on-iconic-kimberley-horizontal-falls-experience-20240315-p5fcsu.html)
Post by: Foo on March 16, 2024, 09:43:44 AM
If it'son your bucket list you better get in quick :'( :'(
https://www.watoday.com.au/politics/western-australia/state-swings-axe-on-iconic-kimberley-horizontal-falls-experience-20240315-p5fcsu.html (https://www.watoday.com.au/politics/western-australia/state-swings-axe-on-iconic-kimberley-horizontal-falls-experience-20240315-p5fcsu.html)
And the chit just keeps happening and it will get worse! ::)
Foo
Post by: Pottsy on March 26, 2024, 03:25:46 PM
[url] https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-26/vehicle-efficiency-standard-climate-laws-watered-down/103634042?utm_source=newsshowcase&utm_medium=discover&utm_campaign=CCwqFwgwKg4IACoGCAow3vI9MPeaCDDrzPcBMNS9mAI&utm_content=bullets [url]
Post by: Bird on March 27, 2024, 04:40:47 PM
https://www.news.com.au/national/northern-territory/watch-damage-at-alice-springs-todd-tavern-as-several-youths-attempt-to-bust-down-door/news-story/5d1d52708935e29ea8e575b60252937a (https://www.news.com.au/national/northern-territory/watch-damage-at-alice-springs-todd-tavern-as-several-youths-attempt-to-bust-down-door/news-story/5d1d52708935e29ea8e575b60252937a)
Post by: Hairs on March 27, 2024, 04:47:32 PM
ya wouldnt go there for anything anymoreApparently a 6pm to 6am curfew starts there tonight.
https://www.news.com.au/national/northern-territory/watch-damage-at-alice-springs-todd-tavern-as-several-youths-attempt-to-bust-down-door/news-story/5d1d52708935e29ea8e575b60252937a (https://www.news.com.au/national/northern-territory/watch-damage-at-alice-springs-todd-tavern-as-several-youths-attempt-to-bust-down-door/news-story/5d1d52708935e29ea8e575b60252937a)
Be interesting to see how that works.
You can't lock up every kid/adult, it's physically impossible.
I know it's bad there, although it is happening right around the country.
:(
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Bird on March 27, 2024, 07:57:04 PM
Quote from: Hairs
Apparently a 6pm to 6am curfew starts there tonight.
Be interesting to see how that works.
The curfew will apply from 6pm to 6am, during which time anyone under 18 seen in the town centre “will be taken home or taken to a safe place”, Ms Lawler announced.
WTF ??? TTaken home then run out 10 mins later... riot.... aken home then run out 10 mins later... riot.... Taken home then run out 10 mins later... riot....
Post by: Hairs on April 07, 2024, 11:54:25 AM
Age 77.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: rags on April 07, 2024, 06:33:53 PM
Bev Brock, R.I.P
Age 77.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
I was only watching a few YouTube video last night of the king of the mountain including this one where chats about Bev at around the 3.30 mark. https://youtu.be/7Uo1xSKvS2Y (https://youtu.be/7Uo1xSKvS2Y)
I also enjoyed this video where he set a 6 lap win in 1979 in the A9X Torana. I particularly enjoyed seeing the king pass my Uncle Spencer Martin ripping around in the stock showroom Volvo.
https://youtu.be/JC9NAhlsxUU?si=wrFZyFsts7UIzaHB (https://youtu.be/JC9NAhlsxUU?si=wrFZyFsts7UIzaHB)
Post by: Hairs on April 07, 2024, 06:57:14 PM
Sitting on the lounge room floor,
My mates mother brought us snacks & drinks all day.
Even though, back then I was a Ford fan(still am), I was glued to the telly watching Brocky eat up the last laps.
About 5 years later, I got to drive an A9X, WOW.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Fizzie on April 08, 2024, 07:34:47 AM
I particularly enjoyed seeing the king pass my Uncle Spencer Martin ripping around in the stock showroom Volvo.
I remember the commentators, & all the drivers, abusing him as he shouldn't have been out there in a car that couldn't handle it!
Post by: rags on April 08, 2024, 08:07:06 PM
I remember the commentators, & all the drivers, abusing him as he shouldn't have been out there in a car that couldn't handle it!
But he finished in 20th position and then drove the car home and sold it on Monday. He actually had a successful race career both in AU and Europe including racing open wheelers.
He acted as a mentor to Mark Webber in his early days of racing as he was cutting his teeth in motor racing and then a bit later as Mark was breaking into the European seen.
He is still going strong in his 80s and still has his prized possession a Porsche Turbo 930 and his even rarer Ferrari 275 GDB/4 one of like 300 ever made and one of a very few in Australia and worth millions these days
Post by: Hairs on April 15, 2024, 08:40:24 PM
"Multiple people injured in stabbing during service at church in western Sydney"
https://www.9news.com.au/national/stabbing-church-wakeley-western-sydney/95b2c20f-07a3-4849-8781-e2b72a1d99a0 (https://www.9news.com.au/national/stabbing-church-wakeley-western-sydney/95b2c20f-07a3-4849-8781-e2b72a1d99a0)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: lloydus67 on April 16, 2024, 07:58:01 AM
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Post by: Hairs on April 16, 2024, 06:45:57 PM
:)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: xcvator on April 16, 2024, 10:24:30 PM
The world as we use to know it, has left the building.
:)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
You're right there Hairs
Post by: Bird on April 17, 2024, 10:58:25 AM
Quote from: lloydus67
It seems that the 15yr old was a Muslim but as yet the police are unclear about the motivation to repeatedly stab the Christian bishop.
Its ok, he was on bail for another knife incident... and will probably get bail again as hes likely to be a lovely misguided kid from a loving family
Post by: Hairs on April 17, 2024, 05:09:35 PM
"Major investigation as more than 500 dead horses found at property near Wagga Wagga"
https://7news.com.au/news/major-investigation-as-more-than-500-dead-horses-found-at-property-near-wagga-wagga--c-14346174 (https://7news.com.au/news/major-investigation-as-more-than-500-dead-horses-found-at-property-near-wagga-wagga--c-14346174)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Bird on April 19, 2024, 10:39:27 AM
https://www.news.com.au/world/north-america/us-politics/biden-claims-his-uncle-was-eaten-by-cannibals-white-house-admits-he-wasnt/news-story/08edf10759a651aa9443f7793f9be553 (https://www.news.com.au/world/north-america/us-politics/biden-claims-his-uncle-was-eaten-by-cannibals-white-house-admits-he-wasnt/news-story/08edf10759a651aa9443f7793f9be553)
Post by: prodigyrf on April 19, 2024, 12:06:04 PM
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/tourist-ban-floated-for-australia-s-biggest-lake/ar-AA1ngHfA (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/tourist-ban-floated-for-australia-s-biggest-lake/ar-AA1ngHfA)
Post by: Bird on April 19, 2024, 01:01:04 PM
Well that's it for Lake Eyre pretty soon-'Their lore considers it dangerous to visit the lake without the guidance of cultural authority.'
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/tourist-ban-floated-for-australia-s-biggest-lake/ar-AA1ngHfA (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/tourist-ban-floated-for-australia-s-biggest-lake/ar-AA1ngHfA)
Dangerous? LMAO
queue the "permit" scheme $$$$$
Post by: Hairs on April 29, 2024, 07:56:00 PM
"Ten-year-old girl dies after being stabbed at Boolaroo, west of Newcastle, 17-year-old arrested"
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-29/ten-year-old-girl-fatally-stabbed-at-lake-macquarie/103782090 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-29/ten-year-old-girl-fatally-stabbed-at-lake-macquarie/103782090)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: xcvator on April 30, 2024, 08:47:58 AM
The world as we knew it, has turned to sh1t.
"Ten-year-old girl dies after being stabbed at Boolaroo, west of Newcastle, 17-year-old arrested"
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-29/ten-year-old-girl-fatally-stabbed-at-lake-macquarie/103782090 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-29/ten-year-old-girl-fatally-stabbed-at-lake-macquarie/103782090)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
There is a cure, but all the dogooders and human rights people would shout it down
Post by: Hairs on April 30, 2024, 08:56:25 AM
"Her 17-year-old sister was arrested and taken to Belmont Police Station shortly after the incident.
A crime scene was established and local detectives spent the night investigating.
The teenage girl has since been charged with murder and refused bail to appear at a children's court today."
https://www.9news.com.au/national/teen-arrested-after-girl-10-dies-from-stabbing-in-nsw/cedb294e-8a31-4694-959b-d7c2a4ee2aa4 (https://www.9news.com.au/national/teen-arrested-after-girl-10-dies-from-stabbing-in-nsw/cedb294e-8a31-4694-959b-d7c2a4ee2aa4)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Bird on April 30, 2024, 10:22:27 AM
https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-advice/flights/bonza-cancels-flights-across-the-country-amid-airline-scaling-back-routes/news-story/47a957cf642564921502e27e473a4cf7 (https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-advice/flights/bonza-cancels-flights-across-the-country-amid-airline-scaling-back-routes/news-story/47a957cf642564921502e27e473a4cf7)
Bonza flights cancelled as aircraft repossessed
A showdown is looming over who has the rights to fly planes registered under discount airline Bonza after its fleet was repossessed and flights across the country were cancelled, leaving passengers stranded.
Nicole Morris came off a flight from Adelaide into Melbourne’s Tullamarine on Tuesday morning to board a connecting trip to Rockhampton in Queensland when airport staff announced to Bonza passengers that all services had been cancelled.
https://www.afr.com/companies/transport/bonza-flights-cancelled-as-aircraft-repossessed-20240430-p5fnjf (https://www.afr.com/companies/transport/bonza-flights-cancelled-as-aircraft-repossessed-20240430-p5fnjf)
Post by: Bird on April 30, 2024, 12:07:42 PM
https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/pictures-shows-aussie-campers-50k-disaster-as-car-is-swamped-off-kgari-fraser-island/news-story/97bf4a2fc4f4132992307e11082e809e (https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/pictures-shows-aussie-campers-50k-disaster-as-car-is-swamped-off-kgari-fraser-island/news-story/97bf4a2fc4f4132992307e11082e809e)
(https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/2f77f492c6e50169269b7f88f4a2e647?width=1024)
Post by: xcvator on April 30, 2024, 10:21:54 PM
Its a jeep thing.Dunno how they did that, hasn't been a very high tide there for a couple of weeks. Next big 1 is on the 8th of May
https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/pictures-shows-aussie-campers-50k-disaster-as-car-is-swamped-off-kgari-fraser-island/news-story/97bf4a2fc4f4132992307e11082e809e (https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/pictures-shows-aussie-campers-50k-disaster-as-car-is-swamped-off-kgari-fraser-island/news-story/97bf4a2fc4f4132992307e11082e809e)
(https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/2f77f492c6e50169269b7f88f4a2e647?width=1024)
Post by: Hairs on May 05, 2024, 07:39:59 PM
"Police shoot dead 16yo armed with a knife in Perth, premier suggests teen was radicalised online"
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-05/willetton-knife-attack-police-shooting-perth/103806436 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-05/willetton-knife-attack-police-shooting-perth/103806436)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Bird on May 06, 2024, 12:31:18 PM
Quote from: Hairs
Bloody hell, another kid & a knife.16 and Known to cops, already been put through de-radicalization stuff... obviously didnt work.
"Police shoot dead 16yo armed with a knife in Perth, premier suggests teen was radicalised online"
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-05/willetton-knife-attack-police-shooting-perth/103806436 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-05/willetton-knife-attack-police-shooting-perth/103806436)
saves the legal fees.. no loss.
Post by: Foo on May 06, 2024, 08:34:47 PM
Foo
Post by: Bird on May 09, 2024, 12:15:47 PM
A caravan manufacturing company has collapsed with debts of more than $1 million.
On Tuesday, Victorian-based Highline Caravans Pty Ltd went into voluntary liquidation.
The Melbourne company designed and built custom caravans for customers.
Highline Caravans has been a registered business for 11 years, since 2013, and offered 13 different models to customers including an electric vehicle.
Altan Djenab, from insolvency firm Wild Apricot, is the appointed liquidator. He has been contacted for comment.
Documents he submitted to the corporate regulator, ASIC, shows that the business has left behind some hefty debts in the wake of its demise.
https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/retail/caravan-manufacturer-collapses-into-liquidation-debts-of-11m/news-story/e7eb40412e0a389a5648ce871fece4f3 (https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/retail/caravan-manufacturer-collapses-into-liquidation-debts-of-11m/news-story/e7eb40412e0a389a5648ce871fece4f3)
Post by: Foo on May 09, 2024, 05:43:26 PM
Foo
Post by: Bird on May 14, 2024, 12:27:24 PM
Following a successful trial in Ballarat, digital driver licenses are now available in the my VicRoads app to all Victorian full license holders. The digital license will be available to learner drivers and p-platers by 2025.
https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/licences/digital-driver-licence (https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/licences/digital-driver-licence)
pass...You drop your phone, whoops does not work anymore. Whoops battery is flat.
Post by: xcvator on May 14, 2024, 04:34:54 PM
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-14/chinese-police-escorted-woman-from-australia-to-china/103840578 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-14/chinese-police-escorted-woman-from-australia-to-china/103840578)
Post by: Fizzie on May 16, 2024, 01:41:54 PM
https://www.drive.com.au/news/military-truck-ploughs-through-queensland-petrol-station/ (https://www.drive.com.au/news/military-truck-ploughs-through-queensland-petrol-station/)
Driver of said truck (which isn't armoured, btw!) is definitely in deep strife! ::) :'(
Post by: Bird on May 16, 2024, 02:51:28 PM
https://www.news.com.au/technology/online/hacking/australian-healthcare-provider-victim-to-largescale-ransomware-attack/news-story/ff314e308438a2af521687352430e88d (https://www.news.com.au/technology/online/hacking/australian-healthcare-provider-victim-to-largescale-ransomware-attack/news-story/ff314e308438a2af521687352430e88d)
https://www.medisecure.com.au/ (https://www.medisecure.com.au/)
Post by: D4D on May 17, 2024, 02:38:07 PM
Post by: achjimmy on May 18, 2024, 07:51:13 PM
https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/retail/4wd-accessory-companies-admit-to-engaging-in-anticompetitive-conduct/news-story/7f6255dc791eabe451e7bef2e6bf60b5 (https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/retail/4wd-accessory-companies-admit-to-engaging-in-anticompetitive-conduct/news-story/7f6255dc791eabe451e7bef2e6bf60b5)
Doing the same thing as Apple, Toyota and what all the big boys do but ACCC don’t have the balls to chase the corporates
Post by: Bird on May 19, 2024, 04:56:44 PM
84 CONVICTIONS: Teen’s horror criminal record before stabbing mum
The horrifying rap sheet of a killer teen who stabbed a mother of two to death on Boxing Day has been revealed.
https://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/crime/killer-teens-horrifying-criminal-record-before-stabbing-emma-lovell-to-death-exposed/news-story/7662f306da994f6685984947536d0a9c (https://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/crime/killer-teens-horrifying-criminal-record-before-stabbing-emma-lovell-to-death-exposed/news-story/7662f306da994f6685984947536d0a9c)
Post by: Bird on June 04, 2024, 02:52:28 PM
Insane pics of ‘sinkhole’ eating beach at Queensland’s Inskip Point
Incredible images from an iconic Aussie tourist location show a dramatic transformation as a ‘sinkhole’ eats up a beach.
https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/warnings/insane-pics-of-sinkhole-eating-beach-at-queenslands-inskip-point/news-story/6f7906802faf3d500b7841d9d6fd1ff4 (https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/warnings/insane-pics-of-sinkhole-eating-beach-at-queenslands-inskip-point/news-story/6f7906802faf3d500b7841d9d6fd1ff4)
Post by: lloydus67 on June 05, 2024, 05:03:08 AM
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Post by: NZMarkb on June 05, 2024, 06:51:08 AM
I used to live in Hervey Bay and this is pretty common at rainbow beach/ inskip point
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NO IT MUST BE CLIMATE CHANGE :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Post by: Hairs on June 05, 2024, 05:58:22 PM
"Hey Hey It's Saturday star John Blackman dies after cancer diagnosis"
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-05/john-blackman-hey-hey-its-saturday-star-dies/103937036 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-05/john-blackman-hey-hey-its-saturday-star-dies/103937036)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Bird on June 06, 2024, 10:15:44 AM
Quote from: Hairs
One of the funniest buggars in the day. R. I. P.Saw pics of him after he had his jaw removed... Then the top of his skull..
"Hey Hey It's Saturday star John Blackman dies after cancer diagnosis"
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-05/john-blackman-hey-hey-its-saturday-star-dies/103937036 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-05/john-blackman-hey-hey-its-saturday-star-dies/103937036)
.... man nobody deserves that
Hopefully this will kill off the plans to bring back Hey Hey again again...
It was great, I loved it
I'd probably still LOL but most Gen Z dont understand humour.
Herald Sun
Daryl Somers could return for Hey Hey It's Saturday tour
4 May 2024 — Daryl Somers could return for Hey Hey It's Saturday tour.
A new look for Hey Hey It's Saturday could be in the works, as former host Dary
Post by: Hairs on June 06, 2024, 02:36:11 PM
Hopefully this will kill off the plans to bring back Hey Hey again again...Not just Gen Z, many have lost the ability to laugh at themselves, and they take things so personally.
It was great, I loved it
I'd probably still LOL but most Gen Z dont understand humour.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Troopy_03 on June 07, 2024, 09:53:59 AM
Post by: Gandalf the White on June 07, 2024, 04:54:21 PM
Post by: Bird on June 21, 2024, 09:48:45 AM
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-21/donald-sutherland-dead-at-88/104005196 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-21/donald-sutherland-dead-at-88/104005196)
Post by: Fizzie on June 22, 2024, 07:25:43 AM
We watched Kelly's Heroes last night in his honour!
Post by: Bird on June 22, 2024, 08:48:08 PM
Post by: xcvator on June 25, 2024, 03:06:05 PM
Post by: xcvator on June 25, 2024, 03:08:15 PM
Post by: Bird on June 26, 2024, 12:00:37 PM
Quote from: xcvator
,https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-25/greg-lynn-campers-murder-trial-jury-evidence/103962564 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-25/greg-lynn-campers-murder-trial-jury-evidence/103962564)that was never in doubt..
Post by: xcvator on June 26, 2024, 12:48:21 PM
that was never in doubt..
Not if you go back and read some of the stuff the judge said and did and the dpp had tp appeal or the whole trial would have been aborted
Post by: Bird on June 26, 2024, 03:05:29 PM
Quote from: xcvator
Not if you go back and read some of the stuff the judge said and did and the dpp had tp appeal or the whole trial would have been aborted
His story of the whole situation was from a Disney movie. It was never going to get him off the charges. IMWO, if it was true, he is the unluckiest man on the planet.
Although I found the dismissing of the possibility of Manslaughter confusing. Murder or bust
Post by: xcvator on June 26, 2024, 04:43:06 PM
His story of the whole situation was from a Disney movie. It was never going to get him off the charges. IMWO, if it was true, he is the unluckiest man on the planet.That was an agreement made out of court apparently, I thought it was the judge but it wasn't
Although I found the dismissing of the possibility of Manslaughter confusing. Murder or bust
Post by: Bird on June 27, 2024, 09:57:45 AM
https://www.news.com.au/technology/motoring/on-the-road/woman-assured-chinese-ev-should-be-safe-to-drive-after-power-failure-metres-from-busy-intersection/news-story/4a7d4ede0b9df209270c528bc8221502 (https://www.news.com.au/technology/motoring/on-the-road/woman-assured-chinese-ev-should-be-safe-to-drive-after-power-failure-metres-from-busy-intersection/news-story/4a7d4ede0b9df209270c528bc8221502)
Post by: Bird on June 27, 2024, 10:18:24 AM
... they tout it as saving residents money, but calculations show the people will be worse off either by 50 bucks to sometimes 500. even electric vehicles rego will rise by approx 400 because of it
Post by: RebsWA on June 27, 2024, 10:26:59 AM
Chinese quality.. Hadnt even got few klms up the road LMAO!!!What a crock! They can't find nothing wrong with it! Hello. ICE for me.
https://www.news.com.au/technology/motoring/on-the-road/woman-assured-chinese-ev-should-be-safe-to-drive-after-power-failure-metres-from-busy-intersection/news-story/4a7d4ede0b9df209270c528bc8221502 (https://www.news.com.au/technology/motoring/on-the-road/woman-assured-chinese-ev-should-be-safe-to-drive-after-power-failure-metres-from-busy-intersection/news-story/4a7d4ede0b9df209270c528bc8221502)
Post by: db on June 27, 2024, 12:48:54 PM
What a crock! They can't find nothing wrong with it! Hello. ICE for me.'cause ICE are always reliable?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-27/sc-jeep-man/103024156 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-27/sc-jeep-man/103024156)
Post by: RebsWA on June 27, 2024, 02:00:26 PM
'cause ICE are always reliable?Crickey mate, its a friggin jeep.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-27/sc-jeep-man/103024156 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-27/sc-jeep-man/103024156)
Post by: Fizzie on June 30, 2024, 08:59:16 AM
Have a look at https://amta.org.au/3g-closure/check-my-device/ (https://amta.org.au/3g-closure/check-my-device/) & also https://www.telstra.com.au/support/mobiles-devices/3g-closure (https://www.telstra.com.au/support/mobiles-devices/3g-closure) to check out what may happen with your phone, as "just" being 4G doesn't mean it will still work.
Apparently the level of Android / iOS it runs on will also effect things! :o
Post by: Fizzie on June 30, 2024, 11:35:59 AM
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-30/land-rover-exploring-australia-weekend-drivers-car-club/104029052 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-30/land-rover-exploring-australia-weekend-drivers-car-club/104029052)
Post by: Hairs on July 01, 2024, 05:43:10 PM
"Airport staff busted aiding drug smuggling ring'
Apparently Melbourne Airport.
I saw this on morning TV, I thought we'll how else do drugs get into the country.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240701/ae0015e0880bef15b81b2257379771a8.jpg)You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: xcvator on July 01, 2024, 07:41:36 PM
Post by: prodigyrf on July 04, 2024, 07:02:38 PM
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/maga-republican-invoke-25th-amendment-against-puppet-biden-surrounded-by-dem-cadre/ar-BB1pmKrh (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/maga-republican-invoke-25th-amendment-against-puppet-biden-surrounded-by-dem-cadre/ar-BB1pmKrh)
The precedent for it was of course Margaret Thatcher but that was handled respectfully and decently by all concerned.
Post by: Bird on July 05, 2024, 12:43:05 PM
https://www.news.com.au/technology/motoring/on-the-road/south-australian-motorists-will-need-to-obtain-new-licence-to-drive-ultra-highpowered-cars/news-story/80441f7e32bb38c821ab3a873e732a7b (https://www.news.com.au/technology/motoring/on-the-road/south-australian-motorists-will-need-to-obtain-new-licence-to-drive-ultra-highpowered-cars/news-story/80441f7e32bb38c821ab3a873e732a7b)
Trailer towing requirements next?
Post by: GeoffA on July 05, 2024, 01:04:07 PM
Post by: Bird on July 05, 2024, 01:20:14 PM
Quote from: GeoffA
Special licences won't change anything.
Agree.. Dickheads will still be dickheads
Post by: Hairs on July 07, 2024, 10:26:15 AM
I'm a member of a few 4wd Facebook groups around the Coffs Harbour/Clarence area.
In the last month, the amount of 4wd's that are reported stolen is frightening. :(
They are either found burnt out or not found at all. :(
GPS trackers, are the hottest topic atm, but I guess they don't stop someone torching your rig.
Just wondering, have Swaggers noticed an increase in vehicle theft recently in their area?
Listening to the radio the other day, statistics were released for the north coast of NSW.
Across all categories of crime, there has been a substantial increase, house breakins, vehicle theft, bashings, shop lifting.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Pottsy on July 07, 2024, 12:06:48 PM
Can't share a link here, sorry.
I'm a member of a few 4wd Facebook groups around the Coffs Harbour/Clarence area.
In the last month, the amount of 4wd's that are reported stolen is frightening. :(
They are either found burnt out or not found at all. :(
GPS trackers, are the hottest topic atm, but I guess they don't stop someone torching your rig.
Just wondering, have Swaggers noticed an increase in vehicle theft recently in their area?
Listening to the radio the other day, statistics were released for the north coast of NSW.
Across all categories of crime, there has been a substantial increase, house breakins, vehicle theft, bashings, shop lifting.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Southern Queenslanders seeking profitable new crime territory ;D
Post by: Hairs on July 07, 2024, 12:53:26 PM
Southern Queenslanders seeking profitable new crime territory ;DCould be, :(
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: JimS on July 07, 2024, 01:15:26 PM
So , have they run out of weed ? ;D
Cheers
Jim
Post by: Hairs on July 07, 2024, 02:07:58 PM
NR crimeOr Meth.
So , have they run out of weed ? ;D
Cheers
Jim
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Hairs on July 07, 2024, 02:18:57 PM
Cut two fences, one padlock on the shed door.
Took a week for the cops to come and finger print the place.
He's heard nothing from them for over 6 months.
A lady Jackadgery way, contacted him, to say the same thing, week old new quad bike stolen off a property, two gate locks cut, cops took over week to come, they don't seem interested.
Camera's & sensor lights don't seem to deter them. A mate in Grafton started a surveillance camera, Mobile Broadband satellite business, he's flat out keeping up with work.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Bird on July 08, 2024, 02:15:13 PM
Demand for this model remains incredibly strong, but the manufacturer has decided to pull it from sale due to ‘community expectations’.
https://www.news.com.au/technology/motoring/new-cars/toyota-landcruiser-v8-dropped-despite-strong-demand/news-story/32e73fce6fa883a6b910fd3b0e254ff4 (https://www.news.com.au/technology/motoring/new-cars/toyota-landcruiser-v8-dropped-despite-strong-demand/news-story/32e73fce6fa883a6b910fd3b0e254ff4)
Post by: Fizzie on July 08, 2024, 04:26:31 PM
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5rWM5VGhDnU (https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5rWM5VGhDnU)
Slightly NSFW though!
Post by: lloydus67 on July 08, 2024, 05:21:24 PM
No, what a feeling: Toyota LandCruiser V8 dropped despite strong demandI guess that the farmer, miners and anyone prepared to pay for a proper 4wd will no longer be buying a Toyota
Demand for this model remains incredibly strong, but the manufacturer has decided to pull it from sale due to ‘community expectations’.
https://www.news.com.au/technology/motoring/new-cars/toyota-landcruiser-v8-dropped-despite-strong-demand/news-story/32e73fce6fa883a6b910fd3b0e254ff4 (https://www.news.com.au/technology/motoring/new-cars/toyota-landcruiser-v8-dropped-despite-strong-demand/news-story/32e73fce6fa883a6b910fd3b0e254ff4)
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Post by: rags on July 08, 2024, 07:05:41 PM
I guess that the farmer, miners and anyone prepared to pay for a proper 4wd will no longer be buying a Toyota
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Interestingly, the model more likely to be purchased by the farmer or miner, the GX model will be discontinued first with the upmarket GXL to follow later.
I guess Toyota suspect the minors and the like will transition to the 4 banger without care.
Post by: Fizzie on July 09, 2024, 02:00:42 PM
&
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-09/carnarvon-gorge-rangers-urge-hikers-dispose-human-waste-qld/104071280 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-09/carnarvon-gorge-rangers-urge-hikers-dispose-human-waste-qld/104071280)
Post by: rags on July 10, 2024, 08:02:18 PM
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-10/never-never-river-bellingen-indigenous-protected-area/103993356 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-10/never-never-river-bellingen-indigenous-protected-area/103993356)
Post by: lloydus67 on July 10, 2024, 09:58:48 PM
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-09/four-wheel-drive-safety-warning-as-more-drivers-need-rescue/104063156 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-09/four-wheel-drive-safety-warning-as-more-drivers-need-rescue/104063156)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240710/d3f4a3b19ccab7a8a204dd3e8ea701f5.jpg)
&
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-09/carnarvon-gorge-rangers-urge-hikers-dispose-human-waste-qld/104071280 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-09/carnarvon-gorge-rangers-urge-hikers-dispose-human-waste-qld/104071280)
It looks like old mate didn’t lower his tyre pressure, even though he had a decent compressor and then tried some sand mining while trying to dig to china.
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Post by: lloydus67 on July 10, 2024, 10:09:57 PM
Never been here but plenty of people have apparentlyI’m probably going to offend someone, so I apologise now.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-10/never-never-river-bellingen-indigenous-protected-area/103993356 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-10/never-never-river-bellingen-indigenous-protected-area/103993356)
This burns my piss
“Yurruungga Aboriginal Corporation hopes the declaration will allow traditional owners to lead the way in curbing problems caused by unchecked tourism in the area.”
Unchecked tourism, I read that as let’s spend my hard earned tax dollars on locking me out of the area.
What investment has the Yurruungga Aboriginal Corporation put into this area?
For justification the forestry are being blamed.
“the site is not recognised as a tourist area by Forestry Corporation NSW, which manages the Crown Land, there are no public toilets or rubbish bins, and minimal parking.”
And here comes the kicker
“Closed to rest”
So it seems I was correct, locking other Australians out
“For the Yurruungga Aboriginal Corporation, which has received $1.19 million to run the Bellingen Valley IPA, it offers a chance to suggest solutions to curb the effects of excessive tourism in the area.”
$1.2 million dollars pays for a lot of toilets, rubbish bins and carparks.
Once again sorry if I have offended you, but having to pay my taxes to get locked out of wonderful parts of our country offends me.
Lloyd
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Post by: jclures on July 11, 2024, 08:12:30 AM
Post by: GeoffA on July 11, 2024, 09:53:29 AM
Post by: Bird on July 11, 2024, 10:37:02 AM
Quote from: lloydus67
I’m probably going to offend someone, so I apologise now.Never heard that saying :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: and no... you'd be hard pressed to be offending anyone with the truth.
This burns my piss
Post by: xcvator on July 11, 2024, 01:13:20 PM
Post by: Bird on July 11, 2024, 06:57:16 PM
There was a speech made by a senator ( i think) a couple of weeks ago about this exact subject. These boards get hold of the money and keep it for their own ends and what they actually get it for never gets done, so the rest of the Aboriginal population gets done over by their own people.If somebody can hunt up the video it would be goodplenty of interesting reading from early 2000's onwards basically saying the same thing
this was interesting
https://www.aph.gov.au/~/media/wopapub/senate/committee/indigenousaffairs_ctte/submissions/sub166_pdf.ashx (https://www.aph.gov.au/~/media/wopapub/senate/committee/indigenousaffairs_ctte/submissions/sub166_pdf.ashx)
Post by: Hairs on July 11, 2024, 07:01:24 PM
But then again sh1t gets swept under the carpet also.
If the Federal Senate can't get agencies to front and explain, nothing will change.
It's become an industry.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Fizzie on July 12, 2024, 08:01:28 AM
"We've given millions of $ to ATSIC over many years, but Aboriginal people live in woeful conditions, are poorly educated (& so on). Where is the money?"
She was vilified for it, but the question still remains - where is all the money going ???
Post by: Troopy_03 on July 12, 2024, 05:41:40 PM
Pauline Hansen said the same thing way back when, in her first speech to Parliament
"We've given millions of $ to ATSIC over many years, but Aboriginal people live in woeful conditions, are poorly educated (& so on). Where is the money?"
She was vilified for it, but the question still remains - where is all the money going ???
Pauline Hanson has said a lot of things on various topics, most of them idiotic.. That's why she gets vilified...
Post by: RebsWA on July 12, 2024, 06:54:18 PM
Pauline Hanson has said a lot of things on various topics, most of them idiotic.. That's why she gets vilified...
A bit harsh mate.
She may not always be right but she certainly has the courage of her convictions.
Pity the majority of politicians do not have that trait
She most often says what the silent majority think IMO.
Post by: Troopy_03 on July 13, 2024, 09:44:02 AM
A bit harsh mate.
She may not always be right but she certainly has the courage of her convictions.
Pity the majority of politicians do not have that trait
She most often says what the silent majority think IMO.
How do you know it's what the silent majority think, if they are silent? It seems that the vocal minority are the ones that think she's the best thing since sliced bread. And they are the ones that trot out the old "silent majority" rubbish. And if you think Trump would be a disaster waiting to happen, if he was PUSA again (but maybe you don't) then just imagine Pauline as PM.. I think there'd be a big run on Eureka flags in the stores LOL.
Actually I don't think I was being a bit harsh, I purposely didn't say what I really think about her, out of politeness, probably like most of the "silent majority"
Post by: RebsWA on July 13, 2024, 10:12:50 AM
How do you know it's what the silent majority think, if they are silent? It seems that the vocal minority are the ones that think she's the best thing since sliced bread. And they are the ones that trot out the old "silent majority" rubbish. And if you think Trump would be a disaster waiting to happen, if he was PUSA again (but maybe you don't) then just imagine Pauline as PM.. I think there'd be a big run on Eureka flags in the stores LOL.Wow, That hit a nerve!
Actually I don't think I was being a bit harsh, I purposely didn't say what I really think about her, out of politeness, probably like most of the "silent majority"
Post by: Hairs on July 13, 2024, 12:15:03 PM
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-12/vic-cfmeu-secretary-john-setka-steps-down/104093024 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-12/vic-cfmeu-secretary-john-setka-steps-down/104093024)
I'll go and grab a beer
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Fizzie on July 13, 2024, 12:55:35 PM
Any Swaggers in the background?
Post by: paceman on July 13, 2024, 01:45:48 PM
How do you know it's what the silent majority think, if they are silent?
Because the silent majority don’t want to be vilified, by people like you, who choose to degrade, when they don’t agree with something being said.
If you think Pauline Hanson is the only politician that says stupid things, you are deluded.
Bowen and Chalmers, in particular, are complete morons, who are ruining this country.
To be honest, I’d take Pauline as PM, over anyone in the two major parties at the moment.
Couldn’t be any worse than the dogs breakfast we have had over the last 20 years or so.
Yes, Pauline has said some things that I vehemently disagree with, particularly her comments about how children with special needs should be schooled separately, but plenty of her predictions and comments over the years are coming true.
Some people just don’t want to acknowledge it.
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Post by: RebsWA on July 13, 2024, 07:13:06 PM
Post by: xcvator on July 13, 2024, 09:08:06 PM
"John Setka quits job as Victorian CFMEU secretary citing 'malicious attacks' from the media"
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-12/vic-cfmeu-secretary-john-setka-steps-down/104093024 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-12/vic-cfmeu-secretary-john-setka-steps-down/104093024)
I'll go and grab a beer (https://emoji.tapatalk-cdn.com/emoji481.png) (https://emoji.tapatalk-cdn.com/emoji41.png)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
And so will a majority of Victorians. Setka was a thug in the BLF and was probably the 2nd major reason they got deregistered after Norm Gallagher.
With people like Setka and his strongarm cronies at top of the tree in the CFMEU nobody was game to stand up to him.
Looking forward to seeing what evidence has been found about/against him. :cup:
Post by: xcvator on July 13, 2024, 09:15:25 PM
"John Setka quits job as Victorian CFMEU secretary citing 'malicious attacks' from the media"
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-12/vic-cfmeu-secretary-john-setka-steps-down/104093024 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-12/vic-cfmeu-secretary-john-setka-steps-down/104093024)
I'll go and grab a beer (https://emoji.tapatalk-cdn.com/emoji481.png) (https://emoji.tapatalk-cdn.com/emoji41.png)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
And so will a majority of Victorians. Setka was a thug in the BLF and was probably the 2nd major reason they got deregistered after Norm Gallagher.
With people like Setka and his strongarm cronies at top of the tree in the CFMEU nobody was game to stand up to him.
Looking forward to seeing what evidence has been found about/against him. :cup:
Post by: Hairs on July 14, 2024, 07:33:31 AM
When I heard he has stepped down, due to media intimidating him, I thought WT?
A thug, saying he was intimated.
Yeh, Nah.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Hairs on July 14, 2024, 08:50:19 AM
I can hear Maxwell Smart saying
"Missed by that much"
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Bird on July 14, 2024, 10:49:03 AM
Quote from: Hairs
Trump has been apparently shot at, a grazed/bloodied ear.why do the tv stations show hour after hour of the exact same footage over and over and chat with the same experts etc. with nothing new to say
I can hear Maxwell Smart saying
"Missed by that much"
not sure how you miss a bonce that big
https://www.news.com.au/technology/online/social/ludicrous-donald-trump-shooting-theories-immediately-emerge/news-story/f642c6f60b518a4c4e5aea3ba75021f7
(https://www.news.com.au/technology/online/social/ludicrous-donald-trump-shooting-theories-immediately-emerge/news-story/f642c6f60b518a4c4e5aea3ba75021f7)
Those who are anti-Trump have been quick to claim that the dramati moment was staged. On Sunday morning, the word “staged” was trending on X, formerly Twitter, in Australia.
that was my first thought...
Post by: Brisbane Puff on July 14, 2024, 02:05:00 PM
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13632103/Donald-Trump-supporter-describes-moment-assassin-killed-secret-service-agents-BBC-interview.html
Post by: Bird on July 14, 2024, 04:53:16 PM
Quote from: Brisbane Puf
The s**ts getting real over there....so who will play Trump in the movie? Ron Howard to direct?
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13632103/Donald-Trump-supporter-describes-moment-assassin-killed-secret-service-agents-BBC-interview.html (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13632103/Donald-Trump-supporter-describes-moment-assassin-killed-secret-service-agents-BBC-interview.html)
Post by: Hairs on July 14, 2024, 04:54:22 PM
why do the tv stations show hour after hour of the exact same footage over and over and chat with the same experts etc. with nothing new to sayAhaha,
not sure how you miss a bonce that big
https://www.news.com.au/technology/online/social/ludicrous-donald-trump-shooting-theories-immediately-emerge/news-story/f642c6f60b518a4c4e5aea3ba75021f7
(https://www.news.com.au/technology/online/social/ludicrous-donald-trump-shooting-theories-immediately-emerge/news-story/f642c6f60b518a4c4e5aea3ba75021f7)
Those who are anti-Trump have been quick to claim that the dramati moment was staged. On Sunday morning, the word “staged” was trending on X, formerly Twitter, in Australia.
that was my first thought...
Ch10 copping a pizzling because they stayed with their cooking shows.
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You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Bird on July 14, 2024, 05:40:05 PM
Ahaha,there was by far enough stations covering it.. thankfully ch9 had their Sunday footy show on one of their 239423408 channels so life could go on
Ch10 copping a pizzling because they stayed with their cooking shows.
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Post by: Hairs on July 14, 2024, 05:51:05 PM
there was by far enough stations covering it.. thankfully ch9 had their Sunday footy show on one of their 239423408 channels so life could go onAhahaha,
Yep.
I think, I asked here before.
Why are soo many Australians, so interested in American politics?
A few of the replies were, because there are a lot of American's here & America's politics effect us.
Yet many Australians Don't understand ours or want to understand.
Our news feeds are going to be dominated by American politics until November when they vote.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Brisbane Puff on July 14, 2024, 06:22:56 PM
Post by: Hairs on July 14, 2024, 08:39:15 PM
And so will a majority of Victorians. Setka was a thug in the BLF and was probably the 2nd major reason they got deregistered after Norm Gallagher.Ex crims, in control of government funding for indigenous labour hire schemes.
With people like Setka and his strongarm cronies at top of the tree in the CFMEU nobody was game to stand up to him.
Looking forward to seeing what evidence has been found about/against him. :cup:
Signed off by Labor ministers of both fed & state governments.
Nah, nothing to see here.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: loanrangie on July 15, 2024, 10:11:46 AM
so who will play Trump in the movie? Ron Howard to direct?
Alec Baldwin, also the gun handler from Rust :) - too soon ?
Post by: Bird on July 15, 2024, 10:18:42 AM
Quote from: loanrangie
Alec Baldwin, also the gun handler from Rust :) - too soon ?Disappointed in the quality of Meme's on this one too .
Post by: prodigyrf on July 15, 2024, 03:17:25 PM
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/gridlock-on-new-energy-transmission-adds-to-bill-shock/ar-BB1pYZlA (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/gridlock-on-new-energy-transmission-adds-to-bill-shock/ar-BB1pYZlA)
We're all in this changing the weather together remember and no cutting off those interconnectors to Hunter black and Vic brown in exchange for the solar duck quacking
Post by: xcvator on July 15, 2024, 03:56:15 PM
I see you convicts are going to catch up fast with us Crowies unless you're already paying 49c/kWhr peak-Before you believe that article have a look at the mob that did the "modelling" an advisory team to the power companies, trying to get bigger fees and charges.
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/gridlock-on-new-energy-transmission-adds-to-bill-shock/ar-BB1pYZlA (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/gridlock-on-new-energy-transmission-adds-to-bill-shock/ar-BB1pYZlA)
We're all in this changing the weather together remember and no cutting off those interconnectors to Hunter black and Vic brown in exchange for the solar duck quacking
Post by: Troopy_03 on July 16, 2024, 12:27:46 PM
Wow, That hit a nerve!Nope no nerves struck, Just telling it like it.
Post by: prodigyrf on July 16, 2024, 03:33:20 PM
https://www.afr.com/policy/energy-and-climate/transgrid-inflated-cost-of-running-power-line-underground-farmers-20230718-p5dp2o (https://www.afr.com/policy/energy-and-climate/transgrid-inflated-cost-of-running-power-line-underground-farmers-20230718-p5dp2o)
and the climate changers are already talking about Snowy 3, 4...?
https://www.pressreader.com/australia/the-guardian-australia/20240715/281582360856289 (https://www.pressreader.com/australia/the-guardian-australia/20240715/281582360856289)
Big Biz and Big Union will slurp up anything the Gummint sloshes out.
Post by: Bird on July 19, 2024, 04:14:54 PM
The more we rely on our lives being online and growing - the more often this will happen!
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-19/global-it-outage-crowdstrike-microsoft-banks-airlines-australia/104119960 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-19/global-it-outage-crowdstrike-microsoft-banks-airlines-australia/104119960)
Post by: GeoffA on July 19, 2024, 05:29:10 PM
Post by: Bird on July 19, 2024, 06:38:16 PM
Quote from: GeoffA
The company laptop at home is dead....from another forum..... NO idea if ti works for ruins..
Saw this workaround on Reddit(reddit.com):
Boot Windows into Safe Mode or the Windows Recovery Environment
Navigate to the C:\Windows\System32\drivers\CrowdStrike directory
Locate the file matching “C-00000291*.sys”, and delete it.
Boot the host normally.
For those who are stuck with a corporate computer with CrowdStrike installed.
Post by: GeoffA on July 19, 2024, 08:04:27 PM
I'll leave it to those that are paid to do it...
:cheers:
Post by: Harbourmaster on July 19, 2024, 10:50:24 PM
Post by: Fizzie on July 20, 2024, 07:28:16 AM
What if you don’t have windows 😁
Open a door ??? ;D
Post by: xcvator on July 20, 2024, 08:49:03 AM
Open a door ??? ;D:cup: :cup: :cheers: :cheers: :cup: :cup:
Post by: Pottsy on July 20, 2024, 09:16:01 AM
Post by: prodigyrf on July 22, 2024, 04:03:56 PM
Some small mercy for the mother if indeed it was the father's mobile phone use that killed the two :'(
Post by: austastar on July 22, 2024, 04:34:28 PM
Surely the platform does not slope TO the rails.
Cheers
Typed with phat fumbs
Post by: prodigyrf on July 22, 2024, 05:08:13 PM
Post by: Bird on July 25, 2024, 12:40:34 PM
https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/nsw-police-called-to-lawrence-after-truck-enters-clarence-river/news-story/cfb3f14d4c70d80b29831e68c61a5be1 (https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/nsw-police-called-to-lawrence-after-truck-enters-clarence-river/news-story/cfb3f14d4c70d80b29831e68c61a5be1)
Post by: Hairs on July 25, 2024, 12:49:20 PM
A mate also rang me who wirks for council to in firm me the driver of the cane truck didn't make it, R.I.P :(
Unconfirmed report that a car has been pushed into the river by the truck.
Both ferries are our of service, until further notice.
Someone who went to work, and won't be going home. :(
Working across the river today, it will be along drive home this arvo.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Bird on July 25, 2024, 01:36:11 PM
I received a notification through our RFS Active app, regarding the incident this morning about am.Thats a bastard... wasnt much info in the article, and the others were all behind paywallls.
A mate also rang me who wirks for council to in firm me the driver of the cane truck didn't make it, R.I.P :(
Unconfirmed report that a car has been pushed into the river by the truck.
Both ferries are our of service, until further notice.
Someone who went to work, and won't be going home. :(
Working across the river today, it will be along drive home this arvo.
Post by: Hairs on July 25, 2024, 05:39:29 PM
Thats a bastard... wasnt much info in the article, and the others were all behind paywallls.Drove passed this arvo, both ferries are on the Lawrence side of the crossing. The smaller ferry is about 70 meters from the bank, bigger ferry is mored at the bank.
A Dozen cop cars, countless RMS & other vehicles, light flashing, the road is closed leading to the ramps.
I've heard that the crossing will be closed until late Friday evening.
Local nbn 9 news has a story on it after 6pm, in their news highlights.
A sad day.
And yet, there are some in the local community that are making it about them, posting for the sake of it.
Faaaark I hate some people.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: rags on July 25, 2024, 07:26:49 PM
Fortunately for him his truck was and did stay on the ferry deck but the trailer with dozer dropped into the river fully submerged. Sat like that for around two days until they could get a crane big enough to lift both out of the water after divers unchained the machine from the trailer.
Ironically a few years later the uncle with his wife went missing and were found deceased a day later submerged in their car in the same river. It was thought he had a heart attack and crashed off the road into the river.
You never know when time is called and your days are done.
Post by: Hairs on July 26, 2024, 09:01:23 PM
The Cane Truck has been retrieved from the River.
3 heavy vehicle Tow Trucks and a dozer.
The main Ferry is operating again.
The smaller ferry, which the cane truck rolled off the back, is still non operational.
Investigations are still in operation to attain what took place.
Seriously, people commenting on social media that have no f#$%en idea what happened, only creates more comments and feeds the rumour Mill.
Anyway, a family, and his mates still have a great loss to deal with.
R.I.P
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: MarkGU on July 27, 2024, 05:01:12 PM
Resect, its meaning is easy to look up.
::)
Post by: Bird on July 27, 2024, 09:28:55 PM
I cant believe that any one is commenting on the incident BEFORE the investigation has even finished.
Resect, its meaning is easy to look up.
::)
resect
/r??s?kt/
verbSurgery
verb: resect; 3rd person present: resects; past tense: resected; past participle: resected; gerund or present participle: resecting
cut out (tissue or part of an organ).
"resect the tumour while preserving the bladder function"
Post by: prodigyrf on July 28, 2024, 12:50:23 AM
I cant believe that any one is commenting on the incident BEFORE the investigation has even finished.
Resect, its meaning is easy to look up.
::)
I suspect he's being somewhat harsh on the mother considering who was most likely in charge of the pram throughout the shopping trip-
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13669903/Carlton-pram-train-tragedy-Poonam-Runwal.html (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13669903/Carlton-pram-train-tragedy-Poonam-Runwal.html)
NSW Police Superintendent Paul Dunstan said the parents appeared to have taken their hands off the pram for a 'very short period of time' when it rolled towards the tracks.
But he also notes what I suspected from the early weather report at the time-
Supt Dunstan said police were investigating what caused the pram to roll and said it could have been something as simple as a 'gust of wind'.
They were two year old twins so the male father traditionally in charge of pushing the 2 year old twins and their large pram would have been reasonably experienced and aware of its management in different situations and weather. He's aware of the train platform situation and doesn't take his left hand off the pram handle anymore than he did at the traffic lights while again he's scrolling the phone with his right even resting it on the pram handle..? Only this time on a less sheltered platform a surprise gust of wind yanks the pram and it's the phone slipping from his grasp that he instinctively grabs for maybe with both hands.....? Has mobile phone use at the wrong time and place claimed another 2 victims?
Post by: Hairs on August 02, 2024, 09:44:57 AM
Sorry no link, but there many to be found.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240801/2b5cf3a599a9f591c3121ec686eea19f.jpg)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: prodigyrf on August 02, 2024, 08:45:10 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34ag4nkSh7Q
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34ag4nkSh7Q)
Post by: Anakist on August 05, 2024, 05:35:40 PM
This is so wrong imo, allowing a man to box against women.
Sorry no link, but there many to be found
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
It's not true. All Russian propaganda. She beat the previously unbeaten Russian fighter, then was disqualified for failing a test that hasn't been made public, by an "international" association run by the Russians that has since been banned for corruption and cheating. Making the Russian fighter unbeaten again.
Post by: Hairs on August 05, 2024, 05:40:22 PM
:(
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Anakist on August 05, 2024, 08:27:52 PM
Michael Phelps is a full on mutant. He has a generic error so his body doesn't make lactic acid the same as normal people. Should we take all his medals?
Thorpy has size 17 feet. That isn't normal. Should we have banned him from competing?
Kari Woods dominated ladies golf but couldn't play against the men because reasons.
I don't know the facts of any of the stories. But I celebrate people who are freaking excellent at their sport. We shouldn't be spreading bullShit stories about people without doing a little bit of digging to find some background. We're all adults here, let's act like it.
Post by: Hairs on August 06, 2024, 08:17:25 AM
IMO, a sport such as boxing, is completely different to swimming, golf, it is pure strength, Against your opponent. That's not skill based, it's brute force.
Ok, the NRL are trying to figure out how they can allow 10 year old Islander boys that are the size of men, to play against boys who are much smaller them.
They have a weight advantage of the same aged boys.
Yet, they don't have the skills set to play against men that are their weight & size.
I guess these days there is no such thing as a level playing field, when it comes to physical contact.
Anyway, I'll leave it.
Cheers.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: prodigyrf on August 06, 2024, 09:30:32 PM
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/in-the-herald-july-23-1975-20180719-p4zsgk.html (https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/in-the-herald-july-23-1975-20180719-p4zsgk.html)
https://www.gettyimages.com.au/detail/video/bob-hawke-at-actu-solo-service-station-tanker-drivers-news-footage/843560428 (https://www.gettyimages.com.au/detail/video/bob-hawke-at-actu-solo-service-station-tanker-drivers-news-footage/843560428)
Ostensibly to save the workers from 'Big Oil gouging' at the pump which was a load of nonsense as the Arabs took over their oilfields and restricted supply.
As I recall it didn't last long as the losses began to mount threatening to bankrupt the ACTU. Anyone thinking there's big bucks in petrol retailing is welcome to try and outdo the amazing Shahins with the rise of their OTR brand servos as even the Oilcos couldn't do it better.
Post by: Pottsy on August 07, 2024, 01:56:52 PM
Queensland Labour going way back to their roots with Bob Hawke and the ACTU flogging petrol in the Arab oil crisis-
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/in-the-herald-july-23-1975-20180719-p4zsgk.html (https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/in-the-herald-july-23-1975-20180719-p4zsgk.html)
https://www.gettyimages.com.au/detail/video/bob-hawke-at-actu-solo-service-station-tanker-drivers-news-footage/843560428 (https://www.gettyimages.com.au/detail/video/bob-hawke-at-actu-solo-service-station-tanker-drivers-news-footage/843560428)
Ostensibly to save the workers from 'Big Oil gouging' at the pump which was a load of nonsense as the Arabs took over their oilfields and restricted supply.
Do you remember Mick Skorpos? That station is still sitting as an eyesore.
As I recall it didn't last long as the losses began to mount threatening to bankrupt the ACTU. Anyone thinking there's big bucks in petrol retailing is welcome to try and outdo the amazing Shahins with the rise of their OTR brand servos as even the Oilcos couldn't do it better.
Post by: prodigyrf on August 07, 2024, 08:06:44 PM
Post by: Hairs on August 07, 2024, 08:23:08 PM
he's a complete numpty.Nailed it.
Politics is a game, The game is to convince the voter.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Fizzie on August 08, 2024, 07:06:29 AM
Eitherthe Qld Premier knows that and he's playing to the galleryor, and he's also a complete numpty.
FTFY! >:D
Post by: xcvator on August 08, 2024, 08:47:01 AM
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-08/victoria-hospital-funding-mergers/104198576 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-08/victoria-hospital-funding-mergers/104198576)
Post by: Bird on August 08, 2024, 09:57:58 AM
Quote from: xcvator
Has the Vic Gov realised they are the servants of the people or is there an election on the horizon ?theres no way in the universe that they'd spend money on the peasants otherwise
Post by: prodigyrf on August 09, 2024, 01:50:25 AM
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/jim-chalmers-backing-qld-state-owned-petrol-stations-has-destroyed-his-credibility/ar-AA1osiiQ (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/jim-chalmers-backing-qld-state-owned-petrol-stations-has-destroyed-his-credibility/ar-AA1osiiQ)
It's election time folks!
Post by: xcvator on August 09, 2024, 01:18:25 PM
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-08/adam-britton-sentenced-bestiality-animal-cruelty/104194702 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-08/adam-britton-sentenced-bestiality-animal-cruelty/104194702)
Post by: Fizzie on August 10, 2024, 02:20:13 PM
Oh you terrible Victorian tourists! ;D
Post by: Rowlie on August 10, 2024, 05:17:34 PM
My truck is not displayed in any of the pics :'(
The only thing I can think of that would be worse is parking outside the pub in a 2wd or perhaps a Jeep. ;D
For all you non Victorians. Don't ever go there - it is dreadful. There is no good 4wding anywhere and the camping is crap. Even the beer is warm.
In all seriousness - it really is God's own country. I am sure the pub and shop proprietors are not complaining.
Post by: xcvator on August 13, 2024, 06:50:21 PM
https://www.news.com.au/finance/work/at-work/cfmeu-nsw-branch-assistant-secretary-michael-greenfield-quits-amid-bribery-allegations/news-story/dd0669f25af5c58353c8fcb1ce9939e2 (https://www.news.com.au/finance/work/at-work/cfmeu-nsw-branch-assistant-secretary-michael-greenfield-quits-amid-bribery-allegations/news-story/dd0669f25af5c58353c8fcb1ce9939e2)
Post by: Bird on August 15, 2024, 04:14:08 PM
A caravan company has suddenly collapsed, leaving dozens of customers out of pocket and at least one without a home.
On Wednesday afternoon, Victorian-based Tango Caravans Pty Ltd plunged into liquidation.
The business manufactured customised caravans and was headquartered in Somerton, Melbourne.
Tyler Edmunds, a father-of-two, had been fearing the worst for months after being promised his caravan would be completed by February – but still with no sign of it
The Albury resident had made the three-hour trek to Tango’s Melbourne head office several times demanding he get what he paid for, but each time he left empty-handed.
The young dad had been asked to make the full payment – $73,000 – for his caravan, and he is now facing the prospect of losing it all.
Mr Edmunds told news.com.au that everyone feels “ripped off”.
News.com.au understands at least 30 separate customers have been impacted, according to a poll posted on a private Facebook group about Tango Caravans.
One woman had forked out $100,000, with plans to travel the country and use the caravan as her home for the foreseeable future.
https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/other-industries/tango-caravans-collapses-into-liquidation-days-after-temporary-closure/news-story/dd5abbb842ffbb763df53c1e7652dd90 (https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/other-industries/tango-caravans-collapses-into-liquidation-days-after-temporary-closure/news-story/dd5abbb842ffbb763df53c1e7652dd90)
Post by: xcvator on August 19, 2024, 01:11:11 PM
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-19/black-caviar-death-came-after-giving-birth-to-nine-foals/104240260 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-19/black-caviar-death-came-after-giving-birth-to-nine-foals/104240260)
Post by: Bird on August 20, 2024, 08:06:32 PM
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-20/caravan-stolen-from-hughenden-with-family-inside/104245640 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-20/caravan-stolen-from-hughenden-with-family-inside/104245640)
https://www.facebook.com/reel/884616746859451 (https://www.facebook.com/reel/884616746859451)
Post by: MattNQ on August 20, 2024, 11:10:17 PM
struth...... what a nasty eventScary stuff for the family - they were lucky to not be seriously injured. Wonder what drugs the thief was on. ???
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-20/caravan-stolen-from-hughenden-with-family-inside/104245640 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-20/caravan-stolen-from-hughenden-with-family-inside/104245640)
https://www.facebook.com/reel/884616746859451 (https://www.facebook.com/reel/884616746859451)
Post by: Bird on August 21, 2024, 10:54:44 AM
Quote from: MattNQ
Scary stuff for the family - they were lucky to not be seriously injured. Wonder what drugs the thief was on. ???
Seem to remember this happening before few years ago to a young couple.. who'd left the keys in the ignition overnight
edit:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-21/four-wheel-drive-camper-trailer-stolen-while-couple-inside/102755074 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-21/four-wheel-drive-camper-trailer-stolen-while-couple-inside/102755074)
Post by: xcvator on August 21, 2024, 02:16:02 PM
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-21/charmaine-mcleod-inquest-findings-kingaroy-queensland/104251116 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-21/charmaine-mcleod-inquest-findings-kingaroy-queensland/104251116)
Post by: xcvator on August 23, 2024, 12:54:25 PM
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-23/cfmeu-branches-forced-into-administration/104260994 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-23/cfmeu-branches-forced-into-administration/104260994)
Post by: Fizzie on August 26, 2024, 02:43:44 PM
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-26/mayor-wants-unfenced-camping-ban-children-kgari-dingo-attacks/104217176 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-26/mayor-wants-unfenced-camping-ban-children-kgari-dingo-attacks/104217176)
Post by: Bird on August 26, 2024, 05:41:27 PM
Here's a truly great idea that I can really see working - NOT! ::) >:(they'll bring out a extra 'fenced and unfenced' permit
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-26/mayor-wants-unfenced-camping-ban-children-kgari-dingo-attacks/104217176 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-26/mayor-wants-unfenced-camping-ban-children-kgari-dingo-attacks/104217176)
Post by: prodigyrf on September 09, 2024, 11:08:45 AM
Hints: They don't sell UK's in Oz anymore...China's is American...Saudi Arabia's is a Toyota...Japan's is a toaster and the maker is close to pulling out of Oz....??
https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/guess-which-country-buys-more-telsa-model-ys-than-any-other-car-heres-the-no1-best-selling (https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/guess-which-country-buys-more-telsa-model-ys-than-any-other-car-heres-the-no1-best-selling)
Post by: Bird on September 16, 2024, 03:41:44 PM
its their right ot sit on 80 in 110 zone then hit 140 when the overtaking lane kicks in....
Drivers who speed up while being overtaken are breaking the law and creating danger
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-10/drivers-speeding-up-while-being-overtaken-are-breaking-the-law/104325774[/url (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-10/drivers-speeding-up-while-being-overtaken-are-breaking-the-law/104325774)
Post by: JimS on September 16, 2024, 04:24:31 PM
And complain about "impatient" drivers in utes !!!
Cheers
Jim
Post by: Hairs on September 16, 2024, 05:18:46 PM
It's the driver believing it is safer. They subconsciously speed up without realising that they are.
Now, I tend to believe that.
BTW, I'm not excusing them for doing it.
It bloody frustrating, driver behaviour it terrible.
You do have to as the motorcycle moto goes.
You ride to live, not live to ride.
You have to be aware of every other road user around you.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: prodigyrf on September 17, 2024, 12:39:45 PM
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/the-last-straw-andrew-bolt-criticises-brendan-kerin-s-controversial-afl-semi-final-speech/ar-AA1qEdME (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/the-last-straw-andrew-bolt-criticises-brendan-kerin-s-controversial-afl-semi-final-speech/ar-AA1qEdME)
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/tony-jones-outlines-the-problem-the-afl-must-address-as-aussie-broadcaster-wades-into-welcome-to-country-ceremony-that-has-sparked-outrage/ar-AA1qEqOu (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/tony-jones-outlines-the-problem-the-afl-must-address-as-aussie-broadcaster-wades-into-welcome-to-country-ceremony-that-has-sparked-outrage/ar-AA1qEqOu)
We know they're lying to us and they know we know they're lying and.....but they don't care because they have the cushy taxeater jobs and the power to anoint the slushfunds. They just have to control impure thoughts on the internet now should it get out of hand :police:
Post by: Bird on September 17, 2024, 02:40:38 PM
It's like the old Soviet for the plebs in the stands as they bang out the Woke Party line-
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/the-last-straw-andrew-bolt-criticises-brendan-kerin-s-controversial-afl-semi-final-speech/ar-AA1qEdME (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/the-last-straw-andrew-bolt-criticises-brendan-kerin-s-controversial-afl-semi-final-speech/ar-AA1qEdME)
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/tony-jones-outlines-the-problem-the-afl-must-address-as-aussie-broadcaster-wades-into-welcome-to-country-ceremony-that-has-sparked-outrage/ar-AA1qEqOu (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/tony-jones-outlines-the-problem-the-afl-must-address-as-aussie-broadcaster-wades-into-welcome-to-country-ceremony-that-has-sparked-outrage/ar-AA1qEqOu)
We know they're lying to us and they know we know they're lying and.....but they don't care because they have the cushy taxeater jobs and the power to anoint the slushfunds. They just have to control impure thoughts on the internet now should it get out of hand :police:
'It's a ceremony we've been doing for 250,000 years-plus No they havent
BC - and the BC stands for Before Cook.' I think he meant BS.
Post by: jclures on September 17, 2024, 04:19:16 PM
Post by: prodigyrf on September 18, 2024, 05:44:48 PM
https://www.realestate.com.au/news/bondi-penthouse-sells-for-22m-and-you-cant-even-see-the-beach/ (https://www.realestate.com.au/news/bondi-penthouse-sells-for-22m-and-you-cant-even-see-the-beach/)
Shrewd buyer snaps it up or a song back from the beach so the global warmening doesn't inundate it before the brains trust get us to net-zero-
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/cattle-breathalyser-captures-burps-to-track-emissions-battle-climate-change/ar-AA1qK45G (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/cattle-breathalyser-captures-burps-to-track-emissions-battle-climate-change/ar-AA1qK45G)
Post by: Gandalf the White on September 18, 2024, 08:51:13 PM
Post by: Troopy_03 on September 19, 2024, 07:48:43 AM
Just in case anyone's been trying to contact me, I've stopped using my pager🤷???
I hope you've ditched your walkie talkie as well..
Post by: Gandalf the White on September 19, 2024, 01:49:39 PM
I hope you've ditched your walkie talkie as well..have now
Post by: Pottsy on September 19, 2024, 03:55:33 PM
Post by: GGV8Cruza on September 20, 2024, 06:53:14 PM
I hope you've ditched your walkie talkie as well..I may be in trouble
GG(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240920/8e15cf564afa3d07c929910ad5b93837.jpg)
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Post by: Bird on September 25, 2024, 04:42:24 PM
https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/filling-up-with-water-two-rescued-when-crocinfested-river-crossing-goes-wrong/news-story/32ed3cddd8f1d288fc5a19d7fd067568 (https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/filling-up-with-water-two-rescued-when-crocinfested-river-crossing-goes-wrong/news-story/32ed3cddd8f1d288fc5a19d7fd067568)
Post by: Bird on October 03, 2024, 05:05:40 PM
https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/australian-tv-icon-fiona-mcdonald-dies-after-battle-with-motor-neurone-disease/news-story/07211838b89af5cefa386236dee3dde2 (https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/australian-tv-icon-fiona-mcdonald-dies-after-battle-with-motor-neurone-disease/news-story/07211838b89af5cefa386236dee3dde2)
Post by: DandyD on October 06, 2024, 05:16:38 AM
There really are some phuckt up diseases on this planet
https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/australian-tv-icon-fiona-mcdonald-dies-after-battle-with-motor-neurone-disease/news-story/07211838b89af5cefa386236dee3dde2 (https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/australian-tv-icon-fiona-mcdonald-dies-after-battle-with-motor-neurone-disease/news-story/07211838b89af5cefa386236dee3dde2)
My next door neighbour’s wife died of that. 52. RIP Mandy.
Horrible, absolutely horrible.
Post by: Champin on October 07, 2024, 05:04:12 PM
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Post by: xcvator on October 18, 2024, 12:18:50 PM
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-18/greg-lynn-sentencing-murder-live-blog-carol-clay/104482740 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-18/greg-lynn-sentencing-murder-live-blog-carol-clay/104482740)
Post by: Fizzie on October 21, 2024, 03:30:23 PM
So anybody wanting to take their van to Tassie, may just have to hold on a bit longer ::)
Post by: prodigyrf on October 23, 2024, 05:02:22 PM
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/aemo-head-shuts-down-chris-bowen-s-explicit-guarantee-of-lower-power-prices/ar-AA1sKqfn (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/aemo-head-shuts-down-chris-bowen-s-explicit-guarantee-of-lower-power-prices/ar-AA1sKqfn)
Chris was never going to last at Aunty being a real journo and reporter on fickle energy. You have to check your brain out and feel the vibe. LOL.
Post by: Bird on October 24, 2024, 06:16:05 PM
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-21/spirit-of-tasmania-booking-difficulties-large-vehicles-caravans/104492974 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-21/spirit-of-tasmania-booking-difficulties-large-vehicles-caravans/104492974)too expensive to do that
So anybody wanting to take their van to Tassie, may just have to hold on a bit longer ::)
Post by: Bird on October 29, 2024, 10:25:30 AM
https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/queensland-family-stranded-after-toyota-rejects-warranty-on-modified-landcruiser/news-story/c2227da04ea43c9e43f46aa5c7147671 (https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/queensland-family-stranded-after-toyota-rejects-warranty-on-modified-landcruiser/news-story/c2227da04ea43c9e43f46aa5c7147671)
Post by: JimS on October 29, 2024, 01:22:59 PM
Cheers
Jim
Post by: lloydus67 on October 29, 2024, 03:16:27 PM
Just at a guess
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Post by: GGV8Cruza on October 29, 2024, 03:30:07 PM
GG
Post by: Bird on October 30, 2024, 01:44:12 PM
Quote from: GGV8Cruza
At a GUESS, it probably had a tune and a few engine mods on it thats why they get no Warranty. Hopefully the 6 cylinder engine is cheaper than the 8, i know their pain
Would be nice to know what failed
Post by: Hairs on October 30, 2024, 04:15:42 PM
Would be nice to know what failedTrue.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: rags on October 30, 2024, 06:56:07 PM
At a GUESS, it probably had a tune and a few engine mods on it thats why they get no Warranty. Hopefully the 6 cylinder engine is cheaper than the 8, i know their painNot forgetting the increased GCM and GVM and extended drive shaft etc.
GG
Post by: prodigyrf on November 08, 2024, 04:22:34 PM
https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/thread/3jm6nq5m (https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/thread/3jm6nq5m)
and an interesting take here via one commenter-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9Oo15GY-PQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9Oo15GY-PQ)
Basically the ICE is on the limits of engineering providing performance and economy we'd come to expect whilst trying to meet ever tougher emissions designed to drive us all into battery cars. The cost is unforgiving with lack of attention to servicing and maintenance with longevity suffering. Rank ignorance of the aforesaid pushing them to the limit nowadays and utter madness going beyond it with yesterday's modding and expecting mummy to kiss it all better :'(
Post by: Bird on November 11, 2024, 08:38:50 AM
She must have spent years looking for something on which to grind her axe.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14060669/Pub-Midget-classic-car-disability-lecturer-dwarfism.html (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14060669/Pub-Midget-classic-car-disability-lecturer-dwarfism.html)
Post by: Pottsy on November 11, 2024, 10:13:35 AM
How small minded.
She must have spent years looking for something on which to grind her axe.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14060669/Pub-Midget-classic-car-disability-lecturer-dwarfism.html (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14060669/Pub-Midget-classic-car-disability-lecturer-dwarfism.html)
Sounds like she got a little short with them! Must have been difficult to get of her high horse.
Post by: Bird on November 11, 2024, 11:53:23 AM
Quote from: Pottsy
Sounds like she got a little short with them! Must have been difficult to get of her high horse.... its only a small issue... I feel like there’s a joke here… but it’d probably just go over her head.
Post by: jclures on November 12, 2024, 06:56:02 AM
Post by: Fizzie on November 12, 2024, 06:58:22 AM
Post by: Gazza00 on November 12, 2024, 05:31:57 PM
Post by: DandyD on November 15, 2024, 04:11:07 AM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c14lp4336m6o (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c14lp4336m6o)
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Post by: prodigyrf on November 15, 2024, 09:36:06 AM
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/tractor-scammers-are-fleecing-farmers-out-of-tens-of-thousands-of-dollars-and-there-s-nothing-the-banks-can-do-about-it/ar-AA1u6aho (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/tractor-scammers-are-fleecing-farmers-out-of-tens-of-thousands-of-dollars-and-there-s-nothing-the-banks-can-do-about-it/ar-AA1u6aho)
So really we've come full circle to dealing over the counter with real bricks and mortar and real people and goods and even then be careful leaving deposits you're not prepared to lose :'(
Speaking of deposits it seems when you do ignore that reality the crybabies always want a share of ours with the banks in order to kiss it better.
Post by: NZMarkb on November 20, 2024, 09:39:46 AM
Not going to hold up any traffic
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/speeding-ticket-shock-horse-float-driver-hit-with-213-kmh-notice-police-admit-error/7ZSION6KGBFEPHYDXMZ5AHRVB4/
Post by: prodigyrf on November 27, 2024, 12:53:14 PM
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/race-discrimination-commissioner-releases-plan-to-end-racism-in-10-years/ar-AA1uLq27 (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/race-discrimination-commissioner-releases-plan-to-end-racism-in-10-years/ar-AA1uLq27)
Rest assured in the meantime management will be busily revising and reworking misinformation and disinformation legislation to improve morale.
Post by: Fizzie on November 27, 2024, 03:46:02 PM
Not a Swagger, we hope? :'(
Post by: Bird on November 27, 2024, 04:38:43 PM
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-27/man-killed-by-fallen-tree-branch-at-yarrawonga/104651370 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-27/man-killed-by-fallen-tree-branch-at-yarrawonga/104651370)what Shit luck.
Not a Swagger, we hope? :'(
RIP...
Post by: NZMarkb on November 28, 2024, 04:13:54 AM
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-27/man-killed-by-fallen-tree-branch-at-yarrawonga/104651370 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-27/man-killed-by-fallen-tree-branch-at-yarrawonga/104651370)
Not a Swagger, we hope? :'(
A reminder to look up when selecting a camp site
We had similar issues in the jungle when I was in the green machine
A few guys killed in their sleep over the years in Singapore
Post by: Bird on November 28, 2024, 09:21:23 AM
https://www.news.com.au/technology/motoring/nissan-seeks-new-investor-to-survive-renault-exit/news-story/bad4d2c2f7388e5f68a9869fafeb7f6c (https://www.news.com.au/technology/motoring/nissan-seeks-new-investor-to-survive-renault-exit/news-story/bad4d2c2f7388e5f68a9869fafeb7f6c)
Post by: Mace on November 28, 2024, 11:35:52 AM
Didnt see this coming...
not the only large manufacturing group with a bit of heartburn at the moment...
https://www.motortrend.com/news/stellantis-brands-maserati-ram-dodge-chrysler-alfa-romeo-fiat-sell-analysis/ (https://www.motortrend.com/news/stellantis-brands-maserati-ram-dodge-chrysler-alfa-romeo-fiat-sell-analysis/)
Rumour is that the Fiat brand for one is likely to make an exit from down under.
:cheers:
Post by: stephenh1235 on November 29, 2024, 06:03:40 AM
Post by: xcvator on November 29, 2024, 11:27:32 AM
Not good
You just can't educate mugs
Post by: Mace on November 29, 2024, 12:38:18 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/WFct3fV/IMG-3686.png) (https://ibb.co/pZ3yPdh)
Post by: Hairs on November 30, 2024, 06:23:05 AM
Thoughts?
"Huge fines loom for drivers in one Aussie state over licence changes"
https://www.9news.com.au/national/u-class-licence-south-australia-huge-fines-uhpvs/990c7e91-7b7d-4894-9858-a690fcac3046?ocid=social-9NewsS&fbclid=IwY2xjawG3AS5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHcpOoDoDPTY2RkOD0GgkiGXZdNdUwIi4NtQlvteBYpINlImTBhcRqBGQ5A_aem_9IyknkqP54TsH9IAlsHiuw (https://www.9news.com.au/national/u-class-licence-south-australia-huge-fines-uhpvs/990c7e91-7b7d-4894-9858-a690fcac3046?ocid=social-9NewsS&fbclid=IwY2xjawG3AS5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHcpOoDoDPTY2RkOD0GgkiGXZdNdUwIi4NtQlvteBYpINlImTBhcRqBGQ5A_aem_9IyknkqP54TsH9IAlsHiuw)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Pottsy on November 30, 2024, 06:50:56 AM
Hmm,
Thoughts?
"Huge fines loom for drivers in one Aussie state over licence changes"
https://www.9news.com.au/national/u-class-licence-south-australia-huge-fines-uhpvs/990c7e91-7b7d-4894-9858-a690fcac3046?ocid=social-9NewsS&fbclid=IwY2xjawG3AS5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHcpOoDoDPTY2RkOD0GgkiGXZdNdUwIi4NtQlvteBYpINlImTBhcRqBGQ5A_aem_9IyknkqP54TsH9IAlsHiuw (https://www.9news.com.au/national/u-class-licence-south-australia-huge-fines-uhpvs/990c7e91-7b7d-4894-9858-a690fcac3046?ocid=social-9NewsS&fbclid=IwY2xjawG3AS5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHcpOoDoDPTY2RkOD0GgkiGXZdNdUwIi4NtQlvteBYpINlImTBhcRqBGQ5A_aem_9IyknkqP54TsH9IAlsHiuw)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Another level of complexity and money grab for the government. This is a reaction to the death of a pedestrian three years ago after being hit by a high powered vehicle in which the driver lost control, collected the young girl and crashed into a restaurant.
Post by: xcvator on November 30, 2024, 08:39:46 AM
Another level of complexity and money grab for the government. This is a reaction to the death of a pedestrian three years ago after being hit by a high powered vehicle in which the driver lost control, collected the young girl and crashed into a restaurant.
I tend to agree with this form of licensing , not a lot different to trucks.
Post by: Pottsy on November 30, 2024, 11:03:56 AM
I tend to agree with this form of licensing , not a lot different to trucks.Same government is also putting in to legislation that overseas trucking licences will have no validity in SA and new licence testing will need to be conducted.
Post by: Brij on November 30, 2024, 11:44:01 AM
I tend to agree with this form of licensing , not a lot different to trucks.
Its a $50 online course, plus $10 admin fee, plus $60 for the actual licence once you pass the online course.
Post by: Bird on November 30, 2024, 02:24:14 PM
Its a $50 online course, plus $10 admin fee, plus $60 for the actual licence once you pass the online course.thats a waste of effort... I'd be in favor of a proper course where they have to PROVE they deserve it.
Same government is also putting in to legislation that overseas trucking licences will have no validity in SA and new licence testing will need to be conducted.this is very valid after speaking with few mates who are still going up the highway, and seeing them trying to just ... just drive straight let alone reversing into a building.. Should be a rule nationally.
Post by: Foo on December 01, 2024, 04:08:56 AM
thats a waste of effort... I'd be in favor of a proper course where they have to PROVE they deserve it.
this is very valid after speaking with few mates who are still going up the highway, and seeing them trying to just ... just drive straight let alone reversing into a building.. Should be a rule nationally.
I'm glad that I retired from the forked up industry. The level of stupidity and inability to drive a single let alone B-doubles, AB-triples and Road Train is out of control with the T-towel lovers. :o
Foo
Post by: austastar on December 01, 2024, 07:43:45 AM
It's a big step up from camels.
Cheers
Typed with phat fumbs
Post by: prodigyrf on December 02, 2024, 12:15:55 PM
https://www.msn.com/en-au/money/markets/aemo-wants-emergency-powers-to-switch-off-solar-in-every-state-amid-fears-of-system-collapse/ar-AA1v4OMR (https://www.msn.com/en-au/money/markets/aemo-wants-emergency-powers-to-switch-off-solar-in-every-state-amid-fears-of-system-collapse/ar-AA1v4OMR)
We've been living a fantasy-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbxpieEQ7bc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbxpieEQ7bc)
The rain that falls from the sky is free but I'm not expecting relief from my water rates anytime soon either Gretaheads ::)
Post by: Hairs on December 02, 2024, 12:49:51 PM
Follow the Money.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: prodigyrf on December 05, 2024, 12:16:51 PM
https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2024/12/03/fbi-warns-iphone-and-android-users-stop-sending-texts/ (https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2024/12/03/fbi-warns-iphone-and-android-users-stop-sending-texts/)
Apart from disabling capability it could be worse if they could accelerate them all flat out ???
Post by: Fizzie on December 14, 2024, 12:01:19 PM
:'(
Post by: prodigyrf on December 16, 2024, 11:50:16 AM
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/lexus-nx-recalled/ar-AA1vUzwm (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/lexus-nx-recalled/ar-AA1vUzwm)
Carmakers shifted the foot dip switch to the stalk to make it more convenient but automation just aids doze off on the highway where the majority of fatalities occur.
Post by: Rowlie on December 16, 2024, 02:20:04 PM
Regular news items nowadays with all the tech crap aren't they-
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/lexus-nx-recalled/ar-AA1vUzwm (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/lexus-nx-recalled/ar-AA1vUzwm)
Carmakers shifted the foot dip switch to the stalk to make it more convenient but automation just aids doze off on the highway where the majority of fatalities occur.
Yeah I hear what you say and generally agree. I drive a 70 Series so technology is limited to electric windows, central locking and a remote fuel door. My wife's car has the auto hi beam system your link refers to but I think it is probably one of the better improvements in recent years. How often does an oncoming motorist forget to dip the lights when coming toward you? Some of the other "features" drive me nuts and I worry that drivers who learn in vehicles with these systems become reliant on them instead of using them as a secondary line of defence.
I had a chap working in my team about 10 years ago. We supplied full use company cars and when his was up for replacement the new car didn't have a reversing camera. He told me he wouldn't be able to drive it. He didn't have mobility issues or neck / shoulder problems but said he had become so used to having it he wouldn't be able to reverse park without it. Funny thing was when I offered him a job in the office with no car he quickly adapted to the cameraless car.
Rowlie
Post by: MattNQ on December 16, 2024, 03:25:59 PM
Regular news items nowadays with all the tech crap aren't they-
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/lexus-nx-recalled/ar-AA1vUzwm (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/lexus-nx-recalled/ar-AA1vUzwm)
Carmakers shifted the foot dip switch to the stalk to make it more convenient but automation just aids doze off on the highway where the majority of fatalities occur.
It has all gone stupid. Rain sensing wipers, adaptive high beam, lane change assist that corrects your steering.... All adds cost and is quite unneccessary
Sensors everywhere and if they fail you are limping home.
I just want a car I can drive and control everything myself.
Funny story
Daughter's 2015 Mazda3 got a service & she needed a new stop/start battery (pricing on them is a rort).
They replaced the battery and they use a clever little box to keep modules powered up during battery changeover. So there should be no electrical gremlins generated....right?...
Picked up the car and the aircon fan and indicators didn't work, right on closing time on friday. Everything else was fine.
Mechanic was tearing his hair out & said he'd get the auto leccie to look at it monday
Took it home. found some similar cases online on Mazda forums - the answer?
you have to leave it for at least an hour so all the modules are fully depowered.
Turn it off and on again basically ;D
Rang the mechanic on monday - said of all the Mazdas they had done, that had never happened before, so not quite sure what happened ;D
I really dislike where new cars are going....I'd hate to be a mechanic or auto electrician these days
Post by: Bird on December 16, 2024, 04:22:37 PM
Quote from: MattNQ
I just want a car I can drive and control everything myself.agree
Quote
TI really dislike where new cars are going....I'd hate to be a mechanic or auto electrician these daysagree
Post by: Bigpickle on December 16, 2024, 06:26:14 PM
The Haulpak was diesel/electric with few fancy innovations. They ran and ran and ran with little problems. The only major issue was with wet roads (water trucks were used to control dust issues) and an occasional ground relay fault which required an electrician to reset the system. Better monitoring of the amount of water on the roads soon controlled this issue.
The Terex trucks with a bigger payload and sensors for just about every thing that could go wrong, were forever in the electrician's or mechanic's workshop being checked for problems. They were so unreliable that our company offloaded them to BHP for a song.
BHP never were very smart.
Post by: prodigyrf on December 18, 2024, 08:28:47 AM
https://www.msn.com/en-au/video/news/tv-host-reacts-to-cnn%E2%80%99s-recent-blunder/vi-AA1w0tzs (https://www.msn.com/en-au/video/news/tv-host-reacts-to-cnn%E2%80%99s-recent-blunder/vi-AA1w0tzs)
Post by: Foo on December 19, 2024, 05:36:25 AM
agree
agree
Yep, I turned off the auto things in my MR Triton. ;D I'm the one driving it, not some over priced bit of leccy thing that thinks it knows better than me! ::)
Foo
Post by: Bird on December 19, 2024, 04:16:36 PM
Yep, I turned off the auto things in my MR Triton. ;D I'm the one driving it, not some over priced bit of leccy thing that thinks it knows better than me! ::)Easily done? or dealer did it?
Foo
Post by: Foo on December 20, 2024, 08:07:01 AM
Easily done? or dealer did it?
Easily done by me.
Foo
Post by: lloydus67 on December 20, 2024, 02:24:27 PM
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Post by: Hairs on December 23, 2024, 03:42:18 PM
My parents heard about it on the radio, later that day the first television pictures were shown.
I was 8 at the time, seeing the footage being showed at the moment as different channels run stories of that event, again brings back so many memories.
The Lismore Flood in March(74) was still fresh in locals minds, one of the biggest, Then to see the devastating landscape of Darwin was mind numbing.
I am Sorry if these pictures are distressing.
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You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Foo on December 24, 2024, 12:05:59 AM
Foo
Post by: austastar on December 24, 2024, 07:57:11 AM
We were there in 76, so 18 months after the event and there was still a lot of damage to the bush. Trees looking very shredded. Civilian infrastructure was mostly ok.
Nearly fell off the bike when quoted for an overnight dusty patch of dirt at a caravan park, so camped elsewhere in a patch of scrub.
We were only there to replace a tyre.
Cheers
Typed with phat fumbs
Post by: Fizzie on December 24, 2024, 09:57:20 AM
I think it's double-axle ???
Shudder to think what would have happened if it had only been a single! :o
Post by: Bird on December 24, 2024, 11:41:52 AM
Just watching DCA & spotted this one: https://youtu.be/_92FIHLpzJ4?t=190 (https://youtu.be/_92FIHLpzJ4?t=190) (NSFW due to "commentary"!)not anymore.. its been converted
I think it's double-axle ???
Shudder to think what would have happened if it had only been a single! :o
Post by: Hairs on December 26, 2024, 05:21:32 PM
I guess, that's why when travel to remote areas, we still find crap that people have left behind.
This makes me sad.
"Nightmare' scenes at popular Aussie beach after controversial Christmas party"
https://au.news.yahoo.com/nightmare-scenes-at-popular-aussie-beach-after-controversial-christmas-party-231415393.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9kdWNrZHVja2dvLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAABuKyPS9anteFQMaJ0-uzm438NWVtRWiCVdJBrkpsUzwI3-uh-fKjuqJR-VtEormvs0Ook5K1Y7GbC-roibowGdbNYxrqANc_ENNqDDNcgIcVCspKIwYNSe3LLBBPfkOLMCtt8_cHXPN4AGxC9jKZ9hTr1c3UBHcpiUID54qtgwl (https://au.news.yahoo.com/nightmare-scenes-at-popular-aussie-beach-after-controversial-christmas-party-231415393.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9kdWNrZHVja2dvLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAABuKyPS9anteFQMaJ0-uzm438NWVtRWiCVdJBrkpsUzwI3-uh-fKjuqJR-VtEormvs0Ook5K1Y7GbC-roibowGdbNYxrqANc_ENNqDDNcgIcVCspKIwYNSe3LLBBPfkOLMCtt8_cHXPN4AGxC9jKZ9hTr1c3UBHcpiUID54qtgwl)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Foo on December 27, 2024, 05:07:23 AM
Foo
Post by: prodigyrf on December 29, 2024, 10:53:52 PM
https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/apply-private-land-use-permit (https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/apply-private-land-use-permit)
Post by: Foo on December 30, 2024, 03:00:16 AM
Local news coming to a Council near you soon?
https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/apply-private-land-use-permit (https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/apply-private-land-use-permit)
What a bunch of money grabbing bastards! >:(
Foo
Post by: Bad Scott on December 30, 2024, 06:53:30 AM
Local news coming to a Council near you soon?I thought Yarra Ranges was bad.
https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/apply-private-land-use-permit (https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/apply-private-land-use-permit)
Post by: Rowlie on December 30, 2024, 07:15:03 AM
What a bunch of money grabbing bastards! >:(
Foo
The City of Casey has an interesting recent past. The state government sacked the council in 2020 amid one of the worst corruption scandals of the time. The scandal involved development and planning applications and cash in suitcases etc according to the press at the time. Apparently there was significant evidence that was uncovered by the corruption watchdog (IBAC).
Four years on and no charges were ever laid. Council elections are held and low and behold the sacked councillors are free to stand.
I don't live in the Shire of Casey but I am in the shire next to it and what concerns me is "rust spreads". Whilst I am beyond getting under my vehicle and replacing a clutch I might still do some servicing and repairs. With "Snap Save and Send" now everyone is a potential dobber. The mind boggles.
Rowlie
Post by: Jimbags on December 30, 2024, 07:29:35 AM
Local news coming to a Council near you soon?
https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/apply-private-land-use-permit (https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/apply-private-land-use-permit)
That's garbage, no way I am paying $250 each for my project cars!
Post by: Brij on December 30, 2024, 07:32:59 AM
Local news coming to a Council near you soon?
https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/apply-private-land-use-permit (https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/apply-private-land-use-permit)
Is it a new rule?
I'm thinking might be more common than we think.
Latrobe City has had a very similar rule for who knowshow long.
Latrobe also has the following --
https://ablis.business.gov.au/service/vic/permit-to-use-a-recreational-vehicle-for-recreational-purposes-on-or-above-land-latrobe-city-council/39014 (https://ablis.business.gov.au/service/vic/permit-to-use-a-recreational-vehicle-for-recreational-purposes-on-or-above-land-latrobe-city-council/39014)
https://ablis.business.gov.au/service/vic/camping-permit-latrobe-city-council/28880 (https://ablis.business.gov.au/service/vic/camping-permit-latrobe-city-council/28880)
Post by: Jimbags on December 31, 2024, 03:43:10 PM
https://chng.it/y4BN8LpykH (https://chng.it/y4BN8LpykH)
Also found an article on car expert with more info. Apparently the permit for unregistered cars is for 3 or more. But worse is they want a permit for dismantling and repairing vehicles on our own property!
https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/this-australian-city-wants-to-charge-people-to-work-on-their-cars (https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/this-australian-city-wants-to-charge-people-to-work-on-their-cars)
Post by: Fizzie on January 01, 2025, 08:06:20 AM
& what is a "long heavy vehicle" ??? Is that a semi-trailer, or a caravan ???
Post by: Bad Scott on January 01, 2025, 11:45:56 AM
Post by: xcvator on January 01, 2025, 01:29:11 PM
Long vehicle from a councilFixed it fooor ya :cheers:prospectiveperspective would be anything over 3mtrs >:D
Post by: Brij on January 02, 2025, 01:14:20 PM
Give them 2 weeks notice that you want to change a flat tyre, or swap out a flat battery ??? Hmm, that's a bit tricky! ::) >:(
& what is a "long heavy vehicle" ??? Is that a semi-trailer, or a caravan ???
Road Safety Act defines a "long vehicle" as any vehicle or combination of vehicles (ie car and trailer) over 7.5m long.
Heavy vehilce is over 4.5t GVM, so a "long, heavy vehicle" would be one over 7.5m long AND over 4.5t GVM.
Post by: Fizzie on January 03, 2025, 07:33:21 AM
Road Safety Act defines a "long vehicle" as any vehicle or combination of vehicles (ie car and trailer) over 7.5m long.
Which would hit our 18', single-axle (so not "big"), caravan, as it goes 7.7m tow-ball to back of the spare :'( >:(
Post by: prodigyrf on January 06, 2025, 09:01:45 AM
The big bad Oilcos made me dunnit yeronner!
https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/climate-change/crimeate-change-shock-link-between-rising-temperatures-and-rising-crime-rates/news-story/dc0d219339b5a4bd9ac179440841696a (https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/climate-change/crimeate-change-shock-link-between-rising-temperatures-and-rising-crime-rates/news-story/dc0d219339b5a4bd9ac179440841696a)