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  1. beauravn

    ‘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...
  2. beauravn

    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). 🤷‍♂️
  4. beauravn

    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...
  5. beauravn

    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...
  7. beauravn

    ‘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! 😁
  8. beauravn

    ‘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...
  9. beauravn

    ‘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...
  10. beauravn

    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. . ...
  11. beauravn

    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:
  12. beauravn

    Authorities introduce scan zones in bustling areas—how will you adjust to drastic knife law changes?

    I don't really think carrying a useful little fruit knife or Swiss Army knife in a clip-up pouch on your belt is quite the same as a 'crime wave'. Crime waves will happen with or without the right to carry your granddads old pocketknife on your belt taken away. But I'm hoping the police would be...
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    Authorities introduce scan zones in bustling areas—how will you adjust to drastic knife law changes?

    Hopefully Swiss Army Knives, other multitools, and other simple, useful folding knives that were even given out to boy scouts in the 1950's-60's will be exempt. Having your little folding pocketknife in its pouch on your belt (often right next to your pocket-watch in its leather pouch as well)...
  14. beauravn

    Services Australia announces major changes to Centrepay system, set to begin in 2025

    I actually prefer my 'Self-managed' version of Centrepay whereby I have set up automatic payments via my online banking accounts for all of my regular bills. As soon as my pension comes in, everything is automatically paid overnight the same day. Another amount is automatically set aside for all...
  15. beauravn

    Are you part of the majority? New survey reveals what Australians really think about changing their flag!

    As an artist and (semi-retired) Graphic Designer, I've seen a LOT of 'new flag' suggestions over the years. The BIG problem is that very few of them pay any meaningful respect to our history and heritage. Most are 'modernist' designs, often involving a kangaroo, a Southern Cross, and a...
  16. beauravn

    Beachgoers shocked as couple makes waves with bold public display at popular spot

    Far more likely to attempt to make money selling it to online porn sites. That video will end up becoming a lot more 'public' than originally anticipated!
  17. beauravn

    Tension rises as Aussie star threatens ALDI over one 'copycat' item

    Well, apparently making 'dupes' of more expensive products has become the norm for businesses like Aldi, Kmart and many others. In fact, tracking down dupes seems to have become quite a trend for many. Why leave all the power in China to create cheap dupes when others can do a much higher...
  18. beauravn

    AIBU 15.11.2024

    That depends on how much of a family rift it would cause if you politely said "we can't afford to pay and have no choice but to decline". Sometimes the repercussions can be worse than simply paying any way. However, I suspect that this is NOT the entire family demanding that you still pay...
  19. beauravn

    Class lawsuit claims supermarkets misled customers on discounts, shoppers act

    It stands to reason that to join this class action, you would have to have some basic evidence that a) you shop at one of the supermarkets named on a regular basis, and b) you have been purchasing products at the 'Down, Down' prices. Obviously, this means that you need shopping receipts as...
  20. beauravn

    Unveiled at last: The secret Harbour Bridge restaurant Sydney locals can't stop talking about! Discover it now!

    How bizarre! I remember visiting a friend and his lady who were living in a flat in one of the harbour bridge pylons back in 1974. It certainly wasn't anything 'upmarket', just your standard (if not a little unique) 1974 hippy flat, complete with a good selection of beanbags, low carved Chinese...
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