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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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Craig1
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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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Buzz Lightbulb
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US nutcase gun laws
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In a major expansion of gun rights, the US Supreme Court has ruled that Americans have a right to carry firearms in public for self-defence.
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EV Chargers
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As the EV revolution is trying to gather momentum, the big question is who should pay for the construction. Government or Private enterprise ? Subsidised or Not ? Charges User pays with GST and road tax or Just amount with GST ?
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Drone Etiquette- is there any ?
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Visted a new water tower site, art work of a great standard at Walla Walla yesterday, and a person was relentlessly flying his drone around and around it. Somehwat spoiled our appreciation of some great art. Is there any " etiquette " on putting the noisy little beast to rest " while others are around ?,...
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Iceberg lettuce prices
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Sydney - Manly price. Maybe someone can outbid this figure.
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Polio in London
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Polio in London's sewer. Let's hope they get on top of this better than other diseases. Heard it on radio.
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Money well spent
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https://ntrebound.nt.gov.au/news/2022/150-kilometres-of-the-tanami-road-set-to-be-sealed-- Edited by Ivan 01 on Wednesday 22nd o...
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New Volvo Hydrogen Trucks
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https://thedriven.io/2022/06/21/volvo-unveils-hydrogen-powered-truck-with-1000km-range/
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Gundog
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Tax Time for Energy Companies
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taxing times according to Beetoota Advocate and almost sounds true -- Edited by Craig1 on Tuesday 21st of June 2022 08:37:32 PM
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For Mike Harding
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To keep you company in the jungle.........
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So you thought you had a big fish story
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Anglers have a reputation for, let's say, stretching the truth, but I don't think anybody's 'the one that got away' fish is as big as this one: Largest-recorded freshwater fish caught, tagged and released in Mekong River, Cambodia [url]https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-21/world-s-l...
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Stealth Camping
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To put it mildly a low down scum of the earth stuck in a caravan park after dark, parked for the night, connected power etc, only to sneak out before daylight without, thus stealing from the owner. I hope this person is not a member of this forum.
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Removal Of Covid-19 Restrictions
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Basically most Covid-19 restrictions have now been removed Australia wide. Over recent months it seemed to have developed into a popularity contest between the States as far as ''getting back to normal''. All this in a situation where around 40 people are dying every day nationally, mostly the eld...
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Talking about the dead
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De mortuis nil nisi bonum dicendum est = Of the dead nothing but good is to be said - Chilon of Sparta c. 600 BC We assume a special attitude toward the dead, something almost like admiration for one who has accomplished a very difficult feat. We suspend criticism of him, overlooking whatever wrongs he...
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Use of blinkers in a car or similar
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North of the Gateway bridge, it seems that Queenslanders treat blinkers as an optional extra. May happen in other areas as well. I use to see this quite a bit in Sydney's Norhshore area from those driving European cars. Put it down that having the blinker stick on the right instead of the left confused t...
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