What's making News - 2024

[prodigyrf]

Yeah somebody is land banking the long gone Skorpos servo site for sure unless it has become the new Le Cornu site saga with Development. Maybe the tanks leaked and there's site contamination? Whatever the only sure thing is consumers drive the petrol price cycle in metro areas while discounting can't  bring in more volume sales outside large urban centres. Either the Qld Premier knows that and he's playing to the gallery or he's a complete numpty.

[Hairs]

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.

[Fizzie]

Either the Qld Premier knows that and he's playing to the gallery or, and he's also a complete numpty.

FTFY!

[xcvator]

Has the Vic Gov realised they are the servants of the people or is there an election on the horizon  ?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-08/victoria-hospital-funding-mergers/104198576

[Bird]

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

[prodigyrf]

Oh dear now the Federal Treasurer goes full stupid too-
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!

[xcvator]

Just how sick can a person get before being put down ?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-08/adam-britton-sentenced-bestiality-animal-cruelty/104194702

[Fizzie]

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-10/dargo-tourism-boom-helps-business-but-campsites-bursting/104118516

Oh you terrible Victorian tourists! 

[Rowlie]

Fizzie, you have no idea how guilty I feel.
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. 

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.

[xcvator]

Seems like the big brave thugs are not so big and brave after all . The rats are jumping ship now coz they're worried about their families. 2 faced pricks
https://www.news.com.au/finance/work/at-work/cfmeu-nsw-branch-assistant-secretary-michael-greenfield-quits-amid-bribery-allegations/news-story/dd0669f25af5c58353c8fcb1ce9939e2

[Bird]

Another one bites the dust

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

[xcvator]

It seems the owners/mangers were a tad too greedy , poor horse 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-19/black-caviar-death-came-after-giving-birth-to-nine-foals/104240260

[Bird]

struth...... what a nasty event
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-20/caravan-stolen-from-hughenden-with-family-inside/104245640
https://www.facebook.com/reel/884616746859451

[MattNQ]

struth...... what a nasty event
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-20/caravan-stolen-from-hughenden-with-family-inside/104245640
https://www.facebook.com/reel/884616746859451

Scary stuff for the family - they were lucky to not be seriously injured. Wonder what drugs the thief was on. 

[Bird]

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

[xcvator]

So sad, no winners here 
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-21/charmaine-mcleod-inquest-findings-kingaroy-queensland/104251116

[xcvator]

I feel sorry for the members that have been getting screwed for years with massive fees, but as soon as Setka got in from the BLF it was a forgone conclusion that the thugs would move in too.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-23/cfmeu-branches-forced-into-administration/104260994

[Fizzie]

Here's a truly great idea that I can really see working - NOT!

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-26/mayor-wants-unfenced-camping-ban-children-kgari-dingo-attacks/104217176

[Bird]

Here's a truly great idea that I can really see working - NOT!

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-26/mayor-wants-unfenced-camping-ban-children-kgari-dingo-attacks/104217176

they'll bring out a extra 'fenced and unfenced' permit

[prodigyrf]

Quiz time folks with the most popular model cars from around the world markets to keep you guessing 
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

[Bird]

many nomads and caravanners be slashin their wrists at this news, although nobody on earth has ever been booked for it.
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

[JimS]

They really make you wonder , don't they. I suspect that they aren't even aware , either of speeding up , or that they are a damn nuisance. When it's easy driving they speed up , and when there's only one lane they slow down.
And complain about "impatient" drivers in utes !!!

Cheers
Jim

[Hairs]

Someone here, mentioned what they thought the reason for people speeding up on overtaking lanes, dual roads,
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.

[prodigyrf]

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/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 

[Bird]

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/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 

'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.