Author Topic: What's making News, 2025 (Read 6864 times)

Bird · « **Reply #25 on:** February 07, 2025, 10:12:20 AM »

Quote from: Pottsy on February 06, 2025, 02:24:21 PM

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

prodigyrf · « **Reply #26 on:** February 10, 2025, 08:15:57 PM »

What is it with Victoristan?

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
Must be a couple of fifties little Aussie housewives left they could choose from to show them housekeeping.

Bird · « **Reply #27 on:** February 11, 2025, 09:47:45 AM »

Quote from: prodigyrf on February 10, 2025, 08:15:57 PM

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

MattNQ · « **Reply #28 on:** February 11, 2025, 06:48:33 PM »

Quote from: Bird on February 11, 2025, 09:47:45 AM

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

$122Mil for a pool renovation?? That is insane. Fill it in with concrete. Problem solved

prodigyrf · « **Reply #29 on:** February 12, 2025, 09:51:42 PM »

I guess as Elon and Co are discovering inclusivity aint cheap nowadays in the enlightened West and public swimming pools wouldn't be any exception-
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

Bird · « **Reply #30 on:** February 13, 2025, 09:45:28 AM »

After this guess Kerr won't mind crowd sledging her Taxi Taxi

https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/irreparable-harm-sam-kerr-fiasco-exposes-massive-double-standard/news-story/5ecaa8763b8f5569795a9cd4b0218fee

prodigyrf · « **Reply #31 on:** February 13, 2025, 01:51:06 PM »

Begone belching bogan bombs on blocks for the bespoke burghers of Casey

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

Fizzie · « **Reply #32 on:** February 13, 2025, 05:14:40 PM »

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!

Pottsy · « **Reply #33 on:** February 13, 2025, 06:58:20 PM »

Quote from: Fizzie on February 13, 2025, 05:14:40 PM

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.

Fizzie · « **Reply #34 on:** February 14, 2025, 04:13:43 PM »

I'm goin' fishing for the day, wanna come along?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-14/whale-swallows-and-spits-out-kayaker-in-chile/104935882

OldPaj · « **Reply #35 on:** February 14, 2025, 07:33:56 PM »

Quote from: Fizzie on February 14, 2025, 04:13:43 PM

I'm goin' fishing for the day, wanna come along?

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!

Pottsy · « **Reply #36 on:** February 15, 2025, 08:01:29 AM »

Quote from: Fizzie on February 14, 2025, 04:13:43 PM

I'm goin' fishing for the day, wanna come along?

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.

Fizzie · « **Reply #37 on:** February 16, 2025, 07:19:31 AM »

Quote from: Pottsy on February 15, 2025, 08:01:29 AM

I reckon I’d leave a very nasty taste in the whales mouth.

As he apparently did!

Bird · « **Reply #38 on:** February 19, 2025, 11:40:12 AM »

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

Hairs · « **Reply #39 on:** February 19, 2025, 12:21:18 PM »

I watched this on the telly this morning.
It's screwed up, there is something seriously wrong with some people.

You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.

Bird · « **Reply #40 on:** February 19, 2025, 01:08:25 PM »

Quote from: Hairs on February 19, 2025, 12:21:18 PM

I watched this on the telly this morning.
It's screwed up, there is something seriously wrong with some people.

how about This one....

https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/gold-coast-skyline-view-tax-ratepayers-protest/f385670f-57e7-416e-89b5-1475ea72aee0

xcvator · « **Reply #41 on:** February 19, 2025, 03:47:14 PM »

Quote from: Bird on February 19, 2025, 11:40:12 AM

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

So what happens if you fart or sneeze ?

Hairs · « **Reply #42 on:** February 19, 2025, 04:18:27 PM »

Quote from: Bird on February 19, 2025, 01:08:25 PM

how about This one....

https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/gold-coast-skyline-view-tax-ratepayers-protest/f385670f-57e7-416e-89b5-1475ea72aee0

Bloody hell, I saw that news item aswell.
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.

Fizzie · « **Reply #43 on:** February 20, 2025, 07:44:06 AM »

Quote from: Bird on February 19, 2025, 11:40:12 AM

noise can not exceed 35 decibels.

You better not cough, sneeze or fart!

Rowlie · « **Reply #44 on:** February 20, 2025, 10:17:26 AM »

Quote from: Fizzie on February 20, 2025, 07:44:06 AM

You better not cough, sneeze or fart!

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