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China... again!
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An interesting and unprecedented joint announcement by the heads of British MI5 and American FBI: BBC article China does seem to be on a course where it will stop at nothing to achieve greater (total?) dominance of the planet. Currently we seem to be, just, containing it but I cannot see what we can do t...
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Disgusting plastics
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Didn't know so many people threw their laundry baskets and buckets overboard, terrible state of our oceans..........cheers Bob
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Snow peas
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Wentworth (southern NSW, 30km NW Mildura) - in the IGA there today snow peas at $45/kg! Instead I bought a perfect looking cauliflower instead for $6 and am now making a cheese sauce to accompany it.
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Climate change
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Hi all, Just a note to ask that members refrain from putting posts online about climate change (along with religion and politics). This topic seems to spark a lot of unpleasant feelings and angst so we have decided that it is now off limits. We initially created this forum to be a place to discuss topics...
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4WD to The Top .. The way it was
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Hi .. Came across this interesting Leyland Bros remake of a trip to the top of Cape York way back when. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdc0cbcWBEo
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Big Brother will be watching when our Smart Meter is installed, to me all Stay at Home people should have one.
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Our Solar was installed in the early days, so still paid $900 for the 3 phase meter but it was not a smart electricity supply meter. Our electricity bills are not high ( have Gas Heating/cooking) but the July charges will hurt. The Smart meter will greatly reduce electricity cost/use between 10am an 3p...
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Hearing Issues.
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Been in touch with two hearing services, and all they could say was come in for a hearing check, hoping to sell hearing aids. My question to them was how was, how come I can hear conversation, (I am extremely deaf and wear aids), I can through my hearing loop around my neck, via blue tooth to the TV, hear spe...
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Eddy- move over mate- Spot is on
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-03/snowy-hydro-robot-dog-trial-spot-from-emesent/101200144#:~:text=SHARE-,Snowy%20Hydro%20trials%20robot%20dog%20to%20ga...
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Quotas in the workplace
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Recently I have heard much argument on ABC radio and in The Age newspaper in support of quotas for, especially, women in the workforce - the sentiment is admirable of course although I am a little confused that the arguments I hear are generally proposing more women on company boards and similar senio...
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Australian - drug filth capital of the world
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-30/australia-top-meth-use-in-the-world/101195020
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How should Governments deal with the Blockade Australia Prostests
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These blockade prostesters in my opinion should dealt with harshly, governments should enact laws that if an arrested individual could likely re offend should be held for 72 hours before being bailed, then when appearing in court the government should enact minimum sentancing of 50% of the maximu...
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Covid again
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An interesting article in The Age I was about to get my fourth shot but may now hold off for a while. It's a case of "Watch this space" I think.
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Beer- a fairly new one
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North of Nowhere, from Aldi in a 12 pack $18.99, not too bad and a " reasonable" price these days, only 330ml stubby however. But made in NZ, so as Aussie Breweries are having a fair price hike this gets a bit of a run. Also brings to mind the Tom T Hall song " I like Beer "
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Bitcoin.. Who understands its value.
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Not sure which area to put this question in, but I have chosen "I Digress" Have any members invested in bitcoin.??? And are you happy re the investment.???? Do the 5 senses come into play with Bitcoin? The five senses are the five main tools that humans use to perceive the world. Those senses are sight,...
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America bans abortion
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America bans abortion but does not have a problem with small kids being shot at school.
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Vic pollies get a pay rise.
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See Victorian politicians are getting a pay rise, again. Basically an average wage rise of $160 per week, more for some. Sure it is set by someone else but they never have to fight for it. Don't hear any of them saying the state cannot afford it. Just smiling faces, rubbing hands together and "YOU BEAUT...
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GREEN in the song
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How many songs have " green " in the title, or as a main line/theme ? Green Green Grass of Home Little Green Bag Green Tambourine God didnt make Little Green Apples 89 Green Bottles are Hanging on the Wall
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Service Stations whats the Future
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Way back when Servce Stations were just that, you drove in and it was full drive way service, and it had a full mechanics workshop. Then it evolved with self service pumps, a few goodies in the shop, the workshop was still there, on the major arterial roads some had diners. The evolution saw the workshop...
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State Of Origin
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The Storm cane Toads write a little history 16-10, bad luck C.ckroaches
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Good news about bans on single use plastic
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It appears from the following study that the ban of single use plastics seems to be working. The idea of having collection bins to help the study seems like a good idea to me. Maybe the other states could learn from WA? New University of Notre Dame study reveals plastic waste 'drastically' reduced af...
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