Post by: Hairs on January 02, 2025, 06:45:53 AM
http://chadmorgan.com.au/ (http://chadmorgan.com.au/)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20250101/c5c07e4b3a7a47565e2a5ed3943b5548.jpg)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: xcvator on January 02, 2025, 11:53:55 AM
RIP Chad Morgan.
http://chadmorgan.com.au/ (http://chadmorgan.com.au/)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20250101/c5c07e4b3a7a47565e2a5ed3943b5548.jpg)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
:'( :'(
Post by: Fizzie on January 15, 2025, 12:05:05 PM
I know there's just a couple ::) of Swaggers camp up in that area, so you need to watch the mossies! :-\
Post by: Hairs on January 15, 2025, 05:14:27 PM
I'm referring to the shocking incident where the Coles employee was attacked by a youth with a knife.
Coles response,
They will not stock Kitchen Knives.
I'm trying to understand this response
"Coles will no longer sell knives in its supermarkets nationwide after a staff member was stabbed in an allegedly random attack near Brisbane.
The 63-year-old worker was stabbed in the back while filling fridges at Yamanto Central shopping centre in Ipswich on Monday.
A 13-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder, accused of stabbing the woman with a knife.
https://7news.com.au/news/coles-withdraws-sale-of-one-product-nationwide-after-staff-attack--c-17393685 (https://7news.com.au/news/coles-withdraws-sale-of-one-product-nationwide-after-staff-attack--c-17393685)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Troopy_03 on January 15, 2025, 06:47:45 PM
Post by: Bigpickle on January 15, 2025, 08:34:17 PM
Be a better situation if they dropped their exorbitant prices for the general public.
Just another knee jerk reaction.
Post by: Bird on January 16, 2025, 09:08:51 AM
Quote from: Hairs
A 13-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder, accused of stabbing the woman with a knife.A Coles supermarket worker is fighting for her life after allegedly being stabbed in the back by a 13-year-old boy. The teen allegedly approached the 63-year-old worker as she filled fridges at the Yamanto Central Shopping Centre
Stabbed in the back FFS... and the sad thing is being so young, he will get a stern talking to and a finger waved at him - and returned to be a worthless parasite on the community again... I'm tipping he's one of the people that get away with everything...
Post by: GeoffA on January 16, 2025, 10:07:46 AM
... I'm tipping he's one of the people that get away with everything...
...from another forum...
"A teenage boy was out on bail in Queensland when he allegedly stabbed a Coles
supermarket worker so hard in the back the knife came through the front of her abdomen.
The 13-year-old has been charged with attempted murder over the alleged attack at Yamanto Central shopping centre, Ipswich, on Monday afternoon.
Queensland Police allege he grabbed a knife off the shelves and stabbed duty manager Claudia Campomayor Watt as she was stocking shelves, before fleeing the scene.
Ms Watt, 63, was rushed to hospital in a critical condition, and has since improved to serious while being treated at Princess Alexandra Hospital.
The teenager was out on bail for a number of offences at the time of the alleged incident, including for an alleged attack on a carer using scalding hot milk which left her with burns to her neck and face, 7 News reported."
Post by: Bird on January 16, 2025, 10:31:59 AM
...from another forum...Put it down. it serves no purpose.
"A teenage boy was out on bail in Queensland when he allegedly stabbed a Coles
supermarket worker so hard in the back the knife came through the front of her abdomen.
The 13-year-old has been charged with attempted murder over the alleged attack at Yamanto Central shopping centre, Ipswich, on Monday afternoon.
Queensland Police allege he grabbed a knife off the shelves and stabbed duty manager Claudia Campomayor Watt as she was stocking shelves, before fleeing the scene.
Ms Watt, 63, was rushed to hospital in a critical condition, and has since improved to serious while being treated at Princess Alexandra Hospital.
The teenager was out on bail for a number of offences at the time of the alleged incident, including for an alleged attack on a carer using scalding hot milk which left her with burns to her neck and face, 7 News reported."
Edit:
History revealed of the teenager accused of stabbing Coles worker
https://youtu.be/5Jz1590zMIw (https://youtu.be/5Jz1590zMIw)
Post by: xcvator on January 16, 2025, 10:09:53 PM
You do an adult crime you get charged and sentenced as a an adult.
**** I hope the government follows these new laws
Post by: Hairs on January 18, 2025, 11:00:14 AM
Granville rail disaster
:(
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Granville_rail_disaster (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Granville_rail_disaster)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20250118/3a90d52ae0564644c4407fa01859455f.jpg)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: prodigyrf on January 18, 2025, 10:06:14 PM
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/man-applied-for-1-000-jobs-using-ai-overnight-and-couldn-t-believe-what-he-woke-up-to/ar-AA1xqgdT (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/man-applied-for-1-000-jobs-using-ai-overnight-and-couldn-t-believe-what-he-woke-up-to/ar-AA1xqgdT)
and driving HR crazy
Post by: D4D on January 27, 2025, 08:36:26 AM
https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/travel-stories/tourists-hilarious-reaction-after-hire-car-bogged-at-elwood-beach-melbourne/news-story/515fee8a9482d4937cbf80f1a2fefc6c (https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/travel-stories/tourists-hilarious-reaction-after-hire-car-bogged-at-elwood-beach-melbourne/news-story/515fee8a9482d4937cbf80f1a2fefc6c)
Post by: Bird on January 27, 2025, 12:45:22 PM
You can't park there...Come on... let the tyres down and nail it :D
https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/travel-stories/tourists-hilarious-reaction-after-hire-car-bogged-at-elwood-beach-melbourne/news-story/515fee8a9482d4937cbf80f1a2fefc6c (https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/travel-stories/tourists-hilarious-reaction-after-hire-car-bogged-at-elwood-beach-melbourne/news-story/515fee8a9482d4937cbf80f1a2fefc6c)
Edit:
While his car suffered some water damage inside, Mohammed stayed calm,
calm until he gets the insurance bill...
Post by: Fizzie on January 28, 2025, 02:14:29 PM
Hmm, using a Great White as bait to go Orca fishing ... ???
Must admit, never thought of that one! ;D
Post by: OldPaj on January 28, 2025, 06:40:32 PM
Post by: prodigyrf on January 29, 2025, 11:36:39 PM
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/superb-stuff-new-white-house-press-secretary-bats-away-reporter-s-question-on-illegals/ar-AA1y3mwZ (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/superb-stuff-new-white-house-press-secretary-bats-away-reporter-s-question-on-illegals/ar-AA1y3mwZ)
A few mainstream media types are about their noses out of joint with more freedom of the press from their 'fascist dictator'. LOL
Post by: xcvator on January 30, 2025, 03:32:11 PM
Post by: Mace on January 31, 2025, 10:22:39 AM
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8029739/jail-time-doubled-over-fatal-caravan-crash/ (https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8029739/jail-time-doubled-over-fatal-caravan-crash/)
Very :'(
Post by: warthog on January 31, 2025, 03:56:25 PM
Very :'(
A very stupid individual who put the lives of others at risk. Glad the sentence was increased. It seems stupid sh it on the roads generally goes unpunished.
The trial heard Russell, an experienced truck driver, directed and supervised his stepson and Ms Willis as they loaded the caravan, which became so heavy it exceeded the weight limits of the tow ball, axles and tyres.
The car was also filled with their possessions, and witnesses who came upon the crash were "amazed to see the amount of stuff packed into the caravan".
An expert described the effect of the overloaded caravan as "the tail wagging the dog".
During his original sentencing, Russell told the court he had packed the caravan in a similar way before.
He told a community corrections officer: "I was in the driver's seat, I have to live with that for the rest of my life."
The appeal court said the sentencing judge had also erred in finding the dangerous driving only began when the caravan started swaying.
"The dangerousness arose from (Russell's) deliberate decision to set off on a journey towing a grossly overloaded caravan," Justice Sarah McNaughton wrote in a unanimous judgment.
"The passengers, as well as members of the travelling public, were exposed to risk for the entire length of the journey."
Post by: RebsWA on January 31, 2025, 09:15:34 PM
A very stupid individual who put the lives of others at risk. Glad the sentence was increased. It seems stupid sh it on the roads generally goes unpunished.Agree 100%
The trial heard Russell, an experienced truck driver, directed and supervised his stepson and Ms Willis as they loaded the caravan, which became so heavy it exceeded the weight limits of the tow ball, axles and tyres.
The car was also filled with their possessions, and witnesses who came upon the crash were "amazed to see the amount of stuff packed into the caravan".
An expert described the effect of the overloaded caravan as "the tail wagging the dog".
During his original sentencing, Russell told the court he had packed the caravan in a similar way before.
He told a community corrections officer: "I was in the driver's seat, I have to live with that for the rest of my life."
The appeal court said the sentencing judge had also erred in finding the dangerous driving only began when the caravan started swaying.
"The dangerousness arose from (Russell's) deliberate decision to set off on a journey towing a grossly overloaded caravan," Justice Sarah McNaughton wrote in a unanimous judgment.
"The passengers, as well as members of the travelling public, were exposed to risk for the entire length of the journey."
And there are plenty more out there overloading and towing with incompatible combinations that have no idea or dont care about the rules.
Post by: Bird on February 06, 2025, 09:21:48 AM
https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/sam-kerr-trial-football-star-reveals-baby-news-as-she-takes-stand/news-story/0a96483d73633673184b6ceaed4f07cc (https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/sam-kerr-trial-football-star-reveals-baby-news-as-she-takes-stand/news-story/0a96483d73633673184b6ceaed4f07cc)
Post by: Bird on February 06, 2025, 09:54:53 AM
Birthday crime spree
The spate of offending began on August 15, the same day that Dunn turned 18.
The court heard he broke into two properties, taking a gun with ammunition from one and cash from another.
He posted videos of himself handling the stolen firearm to social media.
On August 19, Dunn stole a spare key to a car from a caravan at the Hughenden Allen Terry Caravan Park.
He returned to the holiday park that evening and stole the car that was chained, but not hitched, to a caravan.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-29/hughenden-caravan-thief-sentenced-in-townsville/104854514 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-29/hughenden-caravan-thief-sentenced-in-townsville/104854514)
Post by: prodigyrf on February 06, 2025, 11:58:37 AM
Surely they can come up with a better bullShit story than this?Live by the woke sword die by the woke sword although Sam obviously would have also suspected the police uniform was really a cunning disguise for Son of Sam :police:
Meanwhile in more relevant news for Swaggers Ford CEO tells it like it is for 'treclic trucks'-
https://www.msn.com/en-au/motoring/news/ford-says-large-electric-trucks-and-suvs-have-unresolvable-problems/ar-AA1yuyAR (https://www.msn.com/en-au/motoring/news/ford-says-large-electric-trucks-and-suvs-have-unresolvable-problems/ar-AA1yuyAR)
Post by: Pottsy on February 06, 2025, 02:24:21 PM
Surely they can come up with a better bullShit story than this?
https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/sam-kerr-trial-football-star-reveals-baby-news-as-she-takes-stand/news-story/0a96483d73633673184b6ceaed4f07cc (https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/sam-kerr-trial-football-star-reveals-baby-news-as-she-takes-stand/news-story/0a96483d73633673184b6ceaed4f07cc)
So by inference all taxi drivers are serial killers but Uber drivers are saints.
Post by: Bird on February 07, 2025, 10:12:20 AM
So by inference all taxi drivers are serial killers but Uber drivers are saints.oops
https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/sam-kerr-trial-chelsea-star-denies-using-whiteness-as-an-insult-against-police/news-story/062884827c6d497a8a1c87417525e31b (https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/sam-kerr-trial-chelsea-star-denies-using-whiteness-as-an-insult-against-police/news-story/062884827c6d497a8a1c87417525e31b)
Post by: prodigyrf on February 10, 2025, 08:15:57 PM
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/opinion-you-want-me-to-get-a-permit-to-work-on-my-cars-come-and-fine-me/ar-AA1yIQrh (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/opinion-you-want-me-to-get-a-permit-to-work-on-my-cars-come-and-fine-me/ar-AA1yIQrh)
Woke and broke and desperately need the money-
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/victoria-has-a-treasurer-who-struggles-to-understand-basic-economic-terms/ar-AA1yrj8k (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/victoria-has-a-treasurer-who-struggles-to-understand-basic-economic-terms/ar-AA1yrj8k)
Must be a couple of fifties little Aussie housewives left they could choose from to show them housekeeping.
Post by: Bird on February 11, 2025, 09:47:45 AM
What is it with Victoristan?same as NSW
https://www.news.com.au/finance/money/costs/s-sandwich-north-sydney-council-votes-for-87-per-cent-rate-hike-after-122-million-pool-debacle/news-story/9c85b597ef4729481f364122ba5b68ee (https://www.news.com.au/finance/money/costs/s-sandwich-north-sydney-council-votes-for-87-per-cent-rate-hike-after-122-million-pool-debacle/news-story/9c85b597ef4729481f364122ba5b68ee)
Post by: MattNQ on February 11, 2025, 06:48:33 PM
same as NSW$122Mil for a pool renovation?? That is insane. Fill it in with concrete. Problem solved ;D
https://www.news.com.au/finance/money/costs/s-sandwich-north-sydney-council-votes-for-87-per-cent-rate-hike-after-122-million-pool-debacle/news-story/9c85b597ef4729481f364122ba5b68ee (https://www.news.com.au/finance/money/costs/s-sandwich-north-sydney-council-votes-for-87-per-cent-rate-hike-after-122-million-pool-debacle/news-story/9c85b597ef4729481f364122ba5b68ee)
Post by: prodigyrf on February 12, 2025, 09:51:42 PM
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/3yUF_39zbtg (https://www.youtube.com/shorts/3yUF_39zbtg)
PS: There is hope for for common sense and adults in the room-
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/toxic-uk-government-advised-to-show-empathy-to-children-identifying-as-animals/ar-AA1yTt1k (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/toxic-uk-government-advised-to-show-empathy-to-children-identifying-as-animals/ar-AA1yTt1k)
Post by: Bird on February 13, 2025, 09:45:28 AM
https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/irreparable-harm-sam-kerr-fiasco-exposes-massive-double-standard/news-story/5ecaa8763b8f5569795a9cd4b0218fee (https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/irreparable-harm-sam-kerr-fiasco-exposes-massive-double-standard/news-story/5ecaa8763b8f5569795a9cd4b0218fee)
Post by: prodigyrf on February 13, 2025, 01:51:06 PM
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/australian-council-defends-impounding-resident-s-unregistered-vehicles/ar-AA1yW41L (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/australian-council-defends-impounding-resident-s-unregistered-vehicles/ar-AA1yW41L)
Woke to the bone-
https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/electric-vehicles (https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/electric-vehicles)
Post by: Fizzie on February 13, 2025, 05:14:40 PM
Yep, they definitely needed signs up warning that the tide will come in! ::)
Post by: Pottsy on February 13, 2025, 06:58:20 PM
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-13/bus-bogged-watching-sunset-at-aldinga-beach/104932640 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-13/bus-bogged-watching-sunset-at-aldinga-beach/104932640)
Yep, they definitely needed signs up warning that the tide will come in! ::)
It’s about the only way you could get bogged on that beach. Flat, firm and wide, on a hot day there can be 100s of cars on that beach.
Post by: Fizzie on February 14, 2025, 04:13:43 PM
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-14/whale-swallows-and-spits-out-kayaker-in-chile/104935882 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-14/whale-swallows-and-spits-out-kayaker-in-chile/104935882)
Post by: OldPaj on February 14, 2025, 07:33:56 PM
I'm goin' fishing for the day, wanna come along? >:D
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-14/whale-swallows-and-spits-out-kayaker-in-chile/104935882 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-14/whale-swallows-and-spits-out-kayaker-in-chile/104935882)
I guess whatever the kayakers nick name was, it has now changed!
Post by: Pottsy on February 15, 2025, 08:01:29 AM
I'm goin' fishing for the day, wanna come along? >:D
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-14/whale-swallows-and-spits-out-kayaker-in-chile/104935882 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-14/whale-swallows-and-spits-out-kayaker-in-chile/104935882)
I reckon I’d leave a very nasty taste in the whales mouth.
Post by: Fizzie on February 16, 2025, 07:19:31 AM
I reckon I’d leave a very nasty taste in the whales mouth.
As he apparently did! ;D
Post by: Bird on February 19, 2025, 11:40:12 AM
Men's sheds have gained popularity around the country, offering a safe place for blokes to catch up with their friends and get on the tools.
But a men's shed in Brisbane's bayside has banned members from using power tools, with local zoning laws stating they can't make noise above a certain decibel.
And the local council is refusing to budge, releasing a statement "there is no provision to allow relaxation" on the rule.
"I've been fighting for about five years now to try and get this ban lifted," club president, Geoff Buchus told Today.
"All the tools we use are battery powered, there's nothing above about 65 decibels, but unfortunately I've just been coming up against a brick wall all the time."
Geoff said the environmental department imposed a blanket noise ban on Coochiemudlo Island, ?meaning noise can not exceed 35 decibels.
https://9now.nine.com.au/today/brisbane-mens-shed-banned-from-using-power-tools/0f7b80c8-f61a-4d37-bf71-1e77598ce7c2 (https://9now.nine.com.au/today/brisbane-mens-shed-banned-from-using-power-tools/0f7b80c8-f61a-4d37-bf71-1e77598ce7c2)
Post by: Hairs on February 19, 2025, 12:21:18 PM
It's screwed up, there is something seriously wrong with some people.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Bird on February 19, 2025, 01:08:25 PM
I watched this on the telly this morning.how about This one....
It's screwed up, there is something seriously wrong with some people.
https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/gold-coast-skyline-view-tax-ratepayers-protest/f385670f-57e7-416e-89b5-1475ea72aee0 (https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/gold-coast-skyline-view-tax-ratepayers-protest/f385670f-57e7-416e-89b5-1475ea72aee0)
Post by: xcvator on February 19, 2025, 03:47:14 PM
The older I get the less this world makes sense...
Men's sheds have gained popularity around the country, offering a safe place for blokes to catch up with their friends and get on the tools.
But a men's shed in Brisbane's bayside has banned members from using power tools, with local zoning laws stating they can't make noise above a certain decibel.
And the local council is refusing to budge, releasing a statement "there is no provision to allow relaxation" on the rule.
"I've been fighting for about five years now to try and get this ban lifted," club president, Geoff Buchus told Today.
"All the tools we use are battery powered, there's nothing above about 65 decibels, but unfortunately I've just been coming up against a brick wall all the time."
Geoff said the environmental department imposed a blanket noise ban on Coochiemudlo Island, ?meaning noise can not exceed 35 decibels.
https://9now.nine.com.au/today/brisbane-mens-shed-banned-from-using-power-tools/0f7b80c8-f61a-4d37-bf71-1e77598ce7c2 (https://9now.nine.com.au/today/brisbane-mens-shed-banned-from-using-power-tools/0f7b80c8-f61a-4d37-bf71-1e77598ce7c2)
So what happens if you fart or sneeze ?
Post by: Hairs on February 19, 2025, 04:18:27 PM
how about This one....Bloody hell, I saw that news item aswell.
https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/gold-coast-skyline-view-tax-ratepayers-protest/f385670f-57e7-416e-89b5-1475ea72aee0 (https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/gold-coast-skyline-view-tax-ratepayers-protest/f385670f-57e7-416e-89b5-1475ea72aee0)
Hey, our councilours have decided to give our GM a pay increase for a job well done.
She now takes home nearly $7000.00 a week, $364000.00 a year
Yet. She has 30+ inquiries into her abuse of local goverment powers.
I hate the way councils regard their income base, that's all ratepayers are, an income base.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Fizzie on February 20, 2025, 07:44:06 AM
noise can not exceed 35 decibels.
You better not cough, sneeze or fart! :o ::)
Post by: Rowlie on February 20, 2025, 10:17:26 AM
You better not cough, sneeze or fart! :o ::)
There are some nice homes for sale on Coochie but not sure I would want to buy one. Obviously they must be glued together since power tools can't be used !!
Rowlie
Post by: sparksy on February 20, 2025, 11:02:03 AM
You better not cough, sneeze or fart! :o ::)
Or whisper too close to someone. How do the locals run a fridge or washing machine then, let alone brush their teeth.
Post by: prodigyrf on February 20, 2025, 01:37:21 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxYp0dHfqwQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxYp0dHfqwQ)
Post by: RebsWA on February 20, 2025, 02:01:36 PM
200db from screechy lefties that Trump stole Democrat policy with Musk and DOGE ;D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxYp0dHfqwQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxYp0dHfqwQ)
WTF?
What's wrong with plain english?
Post by: xcvator on February 20, 2025, 06:06:32 PM
WTF?
What's wrong with plain english?
Prod has his own version
Post by: Hairs on February 20, 2025, 06:26:14 PM
Prod has his own versionThat's easy for you to say.
;)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: xcvator on February 21, 2025, 07:12:12 AM
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-20/sa-kati-thanda-lake-eyre-plan/104961682 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-20/sa-kati-thanda-lake-eyre-plan/104961682)
Post by: Bird on February 21, 2025, 03:40:18 PM
Things are really getting stupid now
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-20/sa-kati-thanda-lake-eyre-plan/104961682 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-20/sa-kati-thanda-lake-eyre-plan/104961682)
but .. but "it will protect the "fragile" salt lake"
Give it a few weeks they'll roll out a "permit scheme" $$$$$$ to be made.
Post by: prodigyrf on February 22, 2025, 11:40:58 AM
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/ridiculous-ev-owner-slams-caravan-site-for-not-allowing-charging-on-site/ar-AA1zxjzZ (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/ridiculous-ev-owner-slams-caravan-site-for-not-allowing-charging-on-site/ar-AA1zxjzZ)
Cara parks have already been struggling to get affordable insurance with their high public risk.
Post by: sparksy on February 23, 2025, 11:06:30 AM
Insurers starting to get nervous about large lithium batteries if you're jumping the Shark PHEV or the plethora of other petrol hybrids coming to replace diesel-
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/ridiculous-ev-owner-slams-caravan-site-for-not-allowing-charging-on-site/ar-AA1zxjzZ (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/ridiculous-ev-owner-slams-caravan-site-for-not-allowing-charging-on-site/ar-AA1zxjzZ)
Cara parks have already been struggling to get affordable insurance with their high public risk.
Not just insurance, why should the caravan park owner foot the $16 to $25 it costs to recharge a EV. Parks are struggling at anytime.
Post by: RebsWA on February 23, 2025, 02:24:52 PM
Not just insurance, why should the caravan park owner foot the $16 to $25 it costs to recharge a EV. Parks are struggling at anytime.I agree 100%.
Post by: Hairs on February 23, 2025, 04:01:36 PM
Not just insurance, why should the caravan park owner foot the $16 to $25 it costs to recharge a EV. Parks are struggling at anytime.You'd be right about that.
But didn't albo say,
You could plug your electric car in and charge over night for free, because of the solar panels on your roof.
Or words to that effect.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Fizzie on February 24, 2025, 07:45:01 AM
why should the caravan park owner foot the $16 to $25 it costs to recharge a EV.
Simple answer on that one is install a PAYG charging station, so anybody who wants to charge can, but they pay for it!
Post by: sparksy on February 24, 2025, 10:33:55 AM
Simple answer on that one is install a PAYG charging station, so anybody who wants to charge can, but they pay for it!
They wont do that if they can sneak a lead out to the vehicle.
Post by: xcvator on February 24, 2025, 01:14:22 PM
Simple answer on that one is install a PAYG charging station, so anybody who wants to charge can, but they pay for it!
And then who pays for that ?
Post by: Fizzie on February 25, 2025, 07:49:17 AM
They wont do that if they can sneak a lead out to the vehicle.
Again, simple!
Ah, you've got an EV? Yes, that'll be an extra $"10" / night, thank you!
And then who pays for that ?
The same people who paid for the toilet block, camp kitchen, rainwater tanks, landscaping etc etc etc. The Park puts it in, because they'll make the money back to cover their costs. Same thing with Parks that have their own fuel pump installed (usually with bloody expensive fuel! :'() - noone forced them to do it, they just did it to provide an extra service to their customers.
Post by: austastar on February 25, 2025, 01:11:56 PM
Don’t they charge extra to run air conditioners on the van overnight. Don’t have that much down here, though a 2kW heater would cost more.
Cheers
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Post by: prodigyrf on February 25, 2025, 04:40:31 PM
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/petrol-prices-drop-to-lowest-in-three-years-across-five-major-cities/ar-AA1zIN1C (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/petrol-prices-drop-to-lowest-in-three-years-across-five-major-cities/ar-AA1zIN1C)
Where's the ACCC and Motoring Orgs when you really need them? Oh that's right they don't make or distribute so much as a drop of petrol but they're the eggsperts looking out for us :cup:
Post by: Bird on February 27, 2025, 02:49:42 PM
https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/warnings/more-airlines-ban-popular-travel-gadget-being-used-on-flights/news-story/c678857660759be05f81466fc64a58af (https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/warnings/more-airlines-ban-popular-travel-gadget-being-used-on-flights/news-story/c678857660759be05f81466fc64a58af)
Post by: Troopy_03 on February 27, 2025, 07:36:13 PM
Interesting.. Wonder how this will be enforced.. full search of everyones checkin luggage adding several hours a day to flights?
https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/warnings/more-airlines-ban-popular-travel-gadget-being-used-on-flights/news-story/c678857660759be05f81466fc64a58af (https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/warnings/more-airlines-ban-popular-travel-gadget-being-used-on-flights/news-story/c678857660759be05f81466fc64a58af)
The same way they inspect baggage already.
Post by: Hairs on February 28, 2025, 04:52:36 PM
"Katy Perry to head to space on Blue Origin all-women flight"
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2gg4x4w14o (https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2gg4x4w14o)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: xcvator on March 01, 2025, 08:10:23 AM
FFS,
"Katy Perry to head to space on Blue Origin all-women flight"
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2gg4x4w14o (https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2gg4x4w14o)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Sad :'(
Post by: Fizzie on March 01, 2025, 08:16:31 AM
"Katy Perry to head to space on Blue Origin all-women flight"
I guess it's not all bad, though ???
It should well & truly cheese off His Trumpness! ;D
"The Firework singer will be joined by Blue Origin owner Jeff Bezos's fiancee Lauren Sanchez, CBS presenter Gayle King, former Nasa rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, and film producer Kerianne Flynn."
So obviously a "crew selected for their overall skill & ability ??? ::)
But when you look at it "A trip on the New Shepard typically lasts about 11 minutes, according to Blue Origin. It is fully autonomous - which means there are no pilots - and takes the passengers past the Karman line, internationally recognised as the edge of space." that's as much an all-woman space-flight as getting excited that there's only women on board the bus from Sydney to Brisbane! ::)
Post by: Hairs on March 01, 2025, 09:31:20 AM
Hmm, it's Not as if any of them have to reverse it.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Bird on March 01, 2025, 03:18:23 PM
FFS,heres hoping..
"Katy Perry to head to space on Blue Origin all-women flight"
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2gg4x4w14o (https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2gg4x4w14o)
can we add jaciinta price, sam kerr, jacinta allan, few others and forget to fuel it up before takeoff.
Post by: Fizzie on March 02, 2025, 09:44:41 AM
forget to fuel it up before takeoff.
Nah, only give it a half load so it can get up, but not enough to come back! >:D
Post by: Pottsy on March 04, 2025, 12:30:35 PM
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Post by: Bird on March 05, 2025, 09:03:08 AM
https://www.news.com.au/technology/motoring/motoring-news/stellantis-discontinue-jeep-grand-cherokee-in-australia/news-story/013bfb4bbc83f4355dce12172396c192 (https://www.news.com.au/technology/motoring/motoring-news/stellantis-discontinue-jeep-grand-cherokee-in-australia/news-story/013bfb4bbc83f4355dce12172396c192)
Lets be honest
Stellantis is a huge company that includes American brands Jeep, Ram and Chrysler, France’s Citroen and Peugeot and Italy’s Fiat, Abarth, Alfa Romeo and Maserati, and China’s electric Leapmoto
Maybe RAM is the only brand there you'd be excited about.
Post by: Mace on March 05, 2025, 10:07:15 AM
https://www.caranddriver.com/jeep/wagoneer (https://www.caranddriver.com/jeep/wagoneer)
:cheers:
Post by: Fizzie on March 05, 2025, 01:52:06 PM
I think the new Wagoneer will become available here from what I read...
https://www.caranddriver.com/jeep/wagoneer (https://www.caranddriver.com/jeep/wagoneer)
:cheers:
Looking at a replacement, are you ??? ;D
Post by: Mace on March 05, 2025, 04:02:35 PM
Looking at a replacement, are you ??? ;D
I only purchase 10 year old Jeeps.. Hanging on to the current one for a few years, and then might purchase a current GC. Dont think I will be in the market for a WAgoneer tow vehicle replacement in 2036... :laugh:
Post by: xcvator on March 05, 2025, 05:12:46 PM
Interesting.. sign of the times?
https://www.news.com.au/technology/motoring/motoring-news/stellantis-discontinue-jeep-grand-cherokee-in-australia/news-story/013bfb4bbc83f4355dce12172396c192 (https://www.news.com.au/technology/motoring/motoring-news/stellantis-discontinue-jeep-grand-cherokee-in-australia/news-story/013bfb4bbc83f4355dce12172396c192)
Lets be honest
Stellantis is a huge company that includes American brands Jeep, Ram and Chrysler, France’s Citroen and Peugeot and Italy’s Fiat, Abarth, Alfa Romeo and Maserati, and China’s electric Leapmoto
Maybe RAM is the only brand there you'd be excited about.
You obviously have never owned or driven an Alfa :cup: :cup: :cheers:
Post by: Brij on March 06, 2025, 06:00:21 AM
Interesting.. sign of the times?
https://www.news.com.au/technology/motoring/motoring-news/stellantis-discontinue-jeep-grand-cherokee-in-australia/news-story/013bfb4bbc83f4355dce12172396c192 (https://www.news.com.au/technology/motoring/motoring-news/stellantis-discontinue-jeep-grand-cherokee-in-australia/news-story/013bfb4bbc83f4355dce12172396c192)
Lets be honest
Stellantis is a huge company that includes American brands Jeep, Ram and Chrysler, France’s Citroen and Peugeot and Italy’s Fiat, Abarth, Alfa Romeo and Maserati, and China’s electric Leapmoto
Maybe RAM is the only brand there you'd be excited about.
And you forgot that Stallantis also own Lancia.
But they haven't built anything exciting for 30 odd years 😒
Post by: Fizzie on March 06, 2025, 07:31:11 AM
You obviously have never owned or driven an Alfa :cup: :cup: :cheers:
Hardly anybody has for more than 5 minutes at a time! ;D >:D
Post by: Bird on March 06, 2025, 10:13:10 AM
Quote from: xcvator
You obviously have never owned or driven an Alfa :cup: :cup: :cheers:They didnt have heated gloves in my size to use when pushing it.
Post by: xcvator on March 06, 2025, 01:17:55 PM
Hardly anybody has for more than 5 minutes at a time! ;D >:D
In a previous life I had 1 of the last Alfette GT's before all the anti pollution crap was put on , it went like the proverbial turd out of a shangai , and stuck to the road like shyte to a blanket, great fun when you picked your time and place :cup: :cup:
Post by: xcvator on March 11, 2025, 08:03:35 AM
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-10/donald-trump-and-maga-are-undoing-america-s-greatness/105027736 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-10/donald-trump-and-maga-are-undoing-america-s-greatness/105027736)
Post by: Fizzie on March 12, 2025, 08:07:55 AM
the ending is a bit frightening
I've been saying for a few years now that he's going to appoint (maybe that should be anoint ???) himself President For Life ::) :'(
Read a sci-fi novel that's set in the US in 2100 with a rebellion taking place against the fanatically-religious dictatorship government. Story was that a Hallelujah Brothers televangelist had raised massive public support right across the country & won the 2012 election with a huge majority. "Of course, there was no election in 2016 ..." :-\
Continuing in the same vein though https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-12/trump-rejects-australia-s-bid-for-tariff-exemptions/105039966 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-12/trump-rejects-australia-s-bid-for-tariff-exemptions/105039966)
Post by: xcvator on March 12, 2025, 02:22:40 PM
Post by: Fizzie on March 13, 2025, 07:49:26 AM
Trump would change his tune pretty quickly if Albo even hinted about king out the US staff at Pine Gap . It's 1 of the most important spy places in the world for the US
& / or the Harold Holt radio station at Exmouth.
But, seeing the way he reacts, you can already hear the rant about the rest of the World being only too ready to stab the US in the back & so on ::) >:(
Post by: Fizzie on March 15, 2025, 04:38:19 PM
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-14/machete-knife-crime-victoria-explainer/105049700 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-14/machete-knife-crime-victoria-explainer/105049700)
"Machetes are already "controlled weapons", which mean they cannot be possessed or carried without a lawful excuse, but under Premier Jacinta Allan's new proposal, they will be banned.
The government describes machetes as "long, cutting edged" knives "with a blade of more than 20 centimetres".
Under the new laws, Victorians who legitimately require them such as farmers or hunters will be required to apply for exemptions."
No mention of campers though? >:(
Post by: Hairs on March 15, 2025, 05:22:06 PM
"Child murderer to be released after decades behind bars"
[url]https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/crime/child-murderer-to-be-released-after-decades-behind-bars/news-story/159845a66079b52e274826d1d7e8efbd[/url.
I just watched this on NBN News.
His identity is to hiden, because he committed the crime when it was 13, like WFT.
"A lifetime of anonymity is in place for SLD, who pulled the three-year-old from her bed in the middle of the night, stabbed her through the heart with a steak knife and left her body in long grass, courts were previously told"
This piece crap will live off the taxpayer for the rest of it's life.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Troopy_03 on March 16, 2025, 11:46:38 AM
Having a machete got mentioned t'other day, but
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-14/machete-knife-crime-victoria-explainer/105049700 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-14/machete-knife-crime-victoria-explainer/105049700)
"Machetes are already "controlled weapons", which mean they cannot be possessed or carried without a lawful excuse, but under Premier Jacinta Allan's new proposal, they will be banned.
The government describes machetes as "long, cutting edged" knives "with a blade of more than 20 centimetres".
Under the new laws, Victorians who legitimately require them such as farmers or hunters will be required to apply for exemptions."
No mention of campers though? >:(
More than 20cm? you can buy a cooks knife longer than that. I bought a machete when I was about 15, and my 18 months younger brother got his at the same time. I still have mine.
Post by: prodigyrf on March 16, 2025, 11:11:18 PM
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/4wd-access-to-nsw-public-land-under-the-spotlight-in-popular-petition/ar-AA1AZsA3 (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/4wd-access-to-nsw-public-land-under-the-spotlight-in-popular-petition/ar-AA1AZsA3)
Might end up like guns whereby you have to be a registered and accredited 4WD club member with strictly organised outings and access only as the best middle ground rather than total bans.
Post by: Champin on March 17, 2025, 03:03:42 AM
Is the ban addressing the problem or merely another knee jerk reaction to a bigger issue.
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