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    Council members argue over 'cheeky' campaign advert on public spaces

    My point exactly. When one person takes the initiative to do it, it's clever and harmless enough, but then when EVERYBODY with something to say or sell does it, it becomes just another form of ugly graffiti spoiling the streetscape.
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    Council members argue over 'cheeky' campaign advert on public spaces

    I think the idea is very clever ... but still fundamentally wrong without a Council permit required for ALL election signage. The biggest concern of all is that if it was allowed, the idea will quickly be adopted by businesses for advertising products and sales/events in busy public areas...
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    Spotted! Mysterious number plate sparking online debate–is it even legal?

    Soooo, what will the replacement be after we (eventually) become a Republic? Suggestions welcome ;) Maybe a golden shovel representing both mining and gold diggers in the one symbol. The Commonwealth Star, perhaps... a silver horse (i.e. a 'GG' for Governor General ... HIYO SILVERRRRR...
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    'Beyond disgraceful': Controversial shop display sparks fierce debates about symbolism

    I have no problem with the statement myself. If you act like it, there should be no surprise when artists depict you as it. I think the next one should be the same photos dressed in their original clothing but wearing MAGA hats (both standard red and Musk's black gothic versions) as a more...
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    ‘This isn’t right’: Debate erupts after shopper shares frustrating Woolies encounter

    As a general rule of thumb, if you are using bags provided or bought from the supermarket in question, the checkout operator should pack them as the bags are designed to fit on the holders at the checkout. But if the shopper is using non-standard shopping bags that could be any size, shape, or...
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    Bunnings customer suffers from injury after a sudden, 'excessive' attack

    In my opinion, if somebody grabs a hand axe and hits somebody else on the head with it from behind, the intent is to kill, nothing less. So, the charge is attempted murder. The whole idea that the person was under the influence of drugs at the time should be no excuse because they willingly...
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    Is this continent preparing for a massive conflict? Countries reveal contingency plans for looming threat

    I have to say that I'm finding this excessive fearmongering over Russia very bizarre. Putin has not threatened to invade or attack Europe at all. He has only stated that if European nations attack Russia, they will respond accordingly (which is as you would expect). 🤷‍♂️
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    Would you call your mum an ‘inseminated person’? New proposal sparks debate

    This story is a bit of a media beat-up really. It is only intended in relation to IVF recipients, not ALL mums and dads. In IVF terms, it makes sense because in, say, a lesbian marriage, either parent could potentially be the 'mother' in the literal sense, including the parent that most...
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    Trumpet of the Patriots: Clive Palmer’s bold new move before the election

    Screams of "pick me, pick me" desperation from a multilevel loser trying to ride on the back of somebody else's coat tails ... again! It would be laughable if it wasn't so sad... um... nah! It IS laughable! :LOL:
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    Millions of Australians to see a boost in Centrelink payments—are you getting yours?

    I think it's important to point out that this article ISN'T about increases due to come in. It is mostly a recap of the increases we received in March 2024 LAST YEAR. The reason for that is that it implies that we MIGHT get another increase in the budget THIS year as well, but that is yet to be...
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    ‘It shouldn’t be confidential’: Why locals are demanding answers over council move

    I just need to point out that my post was 100% tongue-in-cheek and NOT representative of my personal thoughts on the matter at all. Cheers! 😁
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    ‘It shouldn’t be confidential’: Why locals are demanding answers over council move

    "Well, of course I support affordable housing initiatives... just not... um... here where I live. Already too many people... um... inconvenient... do it over there, like WAAAY over there instead! you know... bringing 'poor' people into my neighborhood could devalue my... um... I mean OUR...
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    ‘It shouldn’t be confidential’: Why locals are demanding answers over council move

    Do both! Put the public housing units ABOVE the carparks. No different to a shopping centre or hospitals, etc, with even a couple of levels of basement parking and affordable home units above. If it's a BIG carpark, you could even include a bit of elevated green space for children's playgrounds...
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    Aussie Inventors Outraged: How Kmart Allegedly Hijacked Their Brilliant Creation

    Well, SDC has been very good at promoting K-Mart 'dupes' of expensive products at a fraction of the price. That TOO, is what Aussies enjoy. Bottom line... if you failed to patent it for Australia, even after making a $M+ in sales, making copies is fair game and not 'un-Australian' at all. . ...
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    Authorities introduce scan zones in bustling areas—how will you adjust to drastic knife law changes?

    So now we get to see a whole plethora of 3D-printed carbon-fibre knives hit the urban street scene instead! :unsure:
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