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Title: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY? 2012 edition
Post by: Hairs on March 05, 2012, 11:05:45 AM
This is mind numbing.
Digger graves destroyed by Islamic mob in Libya  (http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/defence/digger-graves-destroyed-by-islamic-mob/story-e6frg8yo-1226288770267)

 >:D
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Post by: Big Nath on March 07, 2012, 08:32:43 AM
The amount of water currently covering NSW is the same size as the entire country of France!

WOW.....

Cheers
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Post by: Bird on March 07, 2012, 09:19:31 AM
The amount of water currently covering NSW is the same size as the entire country of France!

WOW.....

Cheers
http://www.ihatefrenchpeople.com/ (http://www.ihatefrenchpeople.com/)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on March 08, 2012, 01:29:27 PM
Two young men rescued after spending five days stuck in flooded Gulf Country survived by cooking rotten meat on a shovel and masking the flavour with garlic.
 
Luke Audas and Solomon Love, both 19, were found camping next to the Gregory River, about 40km southwest of Doomadgee, where their car had bogged on their way to Doomadgee for housing construction work.
 
The 24-hour search began when their employer raised the alarm that the boys, from Cairns, did not report for work and had not been heard from since last Friday.


Read more: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/rotten-meat-cooked-on-a-shovel-how-teens-survived-5-days-lost-in-gulf-country-20120308-1ulgx.html#ixzz1oUarnTLl (http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/rotten-meat-cooked-on-a-shovel-how-teens-survived-5-days-lost-in-gulf-country-20120308-1ulgx.html#ixzz1oUarnTLl)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on March 08, 2012, 03:56:01 PM
Police seize $1.1m cannabis crop (http://www.dailyexaminer.com.au/story/2012/03/07/lawrence-residents-drug-charges/)
I know this bloke and the woman with him.
He is a methadon user and known dealer in the valley. He is flat out opening eyes at the best of times, let alone enough to drive.
I believe the Police went to see him on an unrelated matter and found a kitchen table loaded with pot.
Now they just have bust all the other pieces of crap that hang at the pub that reckon they own the town.
The copper, must of thought his christmas's had all come at once.
Well done mate.
 :cup:



Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: singo-26 on March 08, 2012, 08:03:14 PM
Police seize $1.1m cannabis crop (http://www.dailyexaminer.com.au/story/2012/03/07/lawrence-residents-drug-charges/)
I know this bloke and the woman with him.
He is a methadon user and known dealer in the valley. He is flat out opening eyes at the best of times, let alone enough to drive.
I believe the Police went to see him on an unrelated matter and found a kitchen table loaded with pot.
Now they just have bust all the other pieces of crap that hang at the pub that reckon they own the town.
The copper, must of thought his christmas's had all come at once.
Well done mate.
 :cup:


I wondered if you knew him when I heard it on the news.
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Post by: Mallory Black on March 08, 2012, 08:08:18 PM
50/50 odds that Greece will default on it's debts tomorrow morning
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Post by: Hairs on March 08, 2012, 08:12:23 PM
I wondered if you knew him when I heard it on the news.
I had heard about it yesterday arvo before the paper had uploaded the story to their site.
Oh the joys of living in a small town.

 ;D
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on March 08, 2012, 09:58:06 PM
50/50 odds that Greece will default on it's debts tomorrow morning

At 8pm GMT tonight (7am, AEDT, Friday morning), the authorities will know - or have a very good idea - how many of Greece’s international creditors have accepted its 206 billion euro ($256 billion) bond-swap offer.

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/business/world-business/greece-could-default-within-hours-20120308-1um68.html#ixzz1oWewgp3O (http://www.theage.com.au/business/world-business/greece-could-default-within-hours-20120308-1um68.html#ixzz1oWewgp3O)
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Post by: D4D on March 10, 2012, 06:14:16 PM
I always wondered why trucks with 'speed limited to 100 km/h' stickers on them would pass me on the Hume...
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/police-defect-five-more-trucks-from-sa-transport-firm-scots/story-e6frea83-1226293626685 (http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/police-defect-five-more-trucks-from-sa-transport-firm-scots/story-e6frea83-1226293626685)
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Post by: Tjupurula on March 10, 2012, 06:53:43 PM
Police seize $1.1m cannabis crop (http://www.dailyexaminer.com.au/story/2012/03/07/lawrence-residents-drug-charges/)
I know this bloke and the woman with him.
He is a methadon user and known dealer in the valley. He is flat out opening eyes at the best of times, let alone enough to drive.
I believe the Police went to see him on an unrelated matter and found a kitchen table loaded with pot.
Now they just have bust all the other pieces of crap that hang at the pub that reckon they own the town.
The copper, must of thought his christmas's had all come at once.
Well done mate.
 :cup:


People like that deserve all the "time" in the world, as long as it has the word "prison" in front of the word "time".  I made the joke about being a child of the 60's before, but I would never waste my hard earned on such rubbish.  We had some similar people hanging around, it is amazing what some sugar did in their fuel tanks, wish I had of thought of it.  Got rid of them, they must have "got the hint".
Regards
Tjupurula
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Post by: singo-26 on March 10, 2012, 10:21:29 PM
I always wondered why trucks with 'speed limited to 100 km/h' stickers on them would pass me on the Hume...
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/police-defect-five-more-trucks-from-sa-transport-firm-scots/story-e6frea83-1226293626685 (http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/police-defect-five-more-trucks-from-sa-transport-firm-scots/story-e6frea83-1226293626685)


The problem here is the general crack down on truckies. Those who try to follow the law now face a  harder time because of these ratbags. A couple of weeks ago I was caught about an hour from home with no driving time left, if I was in the car I would have just done it, but I was in the truck so park up, sleep and miss a night with the kids all for an hour, but try explaining that to the scaleys (mermaids).
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Post by: MarkGU on March 10, 2012, 10:32:31 PM
The problem here is the general crack down on truckies. Those who try to follow the law now face a  harder time because of these ratbags. A couple of weeks ago I was caught about an hour from home with no driving time left, if I was in the car I would have just done it, but I was in the truck so park up, sleep and miss a night with the kids all for an hour, but try explaining that to the scaleys (mermaids).
yep know exactly what you mean Stephen. yet an office worker can work a 14 hour day,jump a car and drive for 3 or 4 days straight without a break and its perfectly legal?
yet we know our limits through years of knowing just how far we can go.
and another thing........how come when a truck driver is killed,why isnt it investigated as a Work place accident ???

 
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on March 11, 2012, 08:43:42 AM
Singo you sound like a responsible truck driver however you are in the minority. I drive the Hume Hwy truck route into MEL everyday to and from work and the trucks are downright dangerous. I see B-doubles side-by-side blocking both lanes trying to overtake each other, tailgating cars, sticking in the right lane going up hills blocking the flow of traffic, etc. I understand truck drivers think the road is their workplace however they're not, they're public motorways and as such they have no more rights than car drivers and do not get priority. They need to stick to the road rules just like everybody else. End of rant.
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Post by: singo-26 on March 11, 2012, 11:53:35 AM
D4D in my opinion way more than 50% of truck drivers do the right thing, but a big truck is a very visible thing on the road. You see 2 trucks side by side down the freeway and think look at these cowboys, the reality is 1 truck is doing the right thing and the other is overtaking him and possibly overtaking him. Tailgating and blocking the right lane is inexcuseable for a professional driver in my opinion. But what about the cars who jump into the brake zone that a truck leaves to ensure he can stop safely, what about the car driver who sits alongside the truck not allowing me to merge out of the right lane or in the very big blind spot that a truck has. That's my rant over, It would open a few car drivers eyes to sit in the cab of a truck for a day and see what goes on from that viewpoint, and then drive the thing and see how long it takes to stop, turn and generally manipulate the truck through traffic. I reckon you would have a much greater appreciation of the road.
 :cheers:
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Post by: MarkGU on March 11, 2012, 12:03:31 PM
D4D in my opinion way more than 50% of truck drivers do the right thing, but a big truck is a very visible thing on the road. You see 2 trucks side by side down the freeway and think look at these cowboys, the reality is 1 truck is doing the right thing and the other is overtaking him and possibly overtaking him. Tailgating and blocking the right lane is inexcuseable for a professional driver in my opinion. But what about the cars who jump into the brake zone that a truck leaves to ensure he can stop safely, what about the car driver who sits alongside the truck not allowing me to merge out of the right lane or in the very big blind spot that a truck has. That's my rant over, It would open a few car drivers eyes to sit in the cab of a truck for a day and see what goes on from that viewpoint, and then drive the thing and see how long it takes to stop, turn and generally manipulate the truck through traffic. I reckon you would have a much greater appreciation of the road.
 :cheers:
Stephen.
totally agree with all you said. a day in our shoes and most light vehicle drivers would then appreciate just how many lives we save in just one week ( by that i mean & Stephen you would agree) that the amount of driving and making decisions for other road users. notice how the amount of drivers in cars who complain about trucks tail gating them are most likely the ones who cut in front of a semi who has left enough room in front of him to stop at a set of lights only to have a "hero" who thinks he has made a mere 1 spot up in the traffic. if any one thinks that getting a 26 meter B Double around somewhere like Sydney or Brisbane in peak hour traffic and still get the deliveries done on  time is easy............i have a passenger seat available for any back seat driver or "Hero".

sorry for the rant but that's my 2cents worth  :cheers:
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Post by: D4D on March 11, 2012, 05:11:52 PM
No offence but that is a typical response. When I was a lot younger, I spent a couple of years touring with bands and spent many an hour driving up and down the east coast in all types of trucks. Therefore I have spent many a 'day in your shoes'. I don't condone what idiot car drivers do but the truck driver needs to be aware of this and adjust his driving style, much like motorbike riders do. There is no excuse for tailgating or blocking all lanes of traffic. If someone cuts in front of me I take a deep breath and back off the throttle, truck drivers seem to just keep the foot flat. I totally understand it is hard to get B doubles around town, I lay the blame on the trucking companies pushing drivers to meet deadlines that are not achievable. Hopefully the owners of Scott’s will be made an example of in this case.
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Post by: Blinky Bill on March 12, 2012, 11:06:41 AM
Being semi retired AND living in the country, I'm not usually in a hurry. Often I cruise at 90-100kph  on the highway, even in a 110 zone for reasons of fuel economy and greater safety (towing).

When I encounter trucks either on the highway near home or when I'm travelling about on holiday, I adopt some simple procedures such as ease off a tad on hills when they're overtaking and a quick flash of the headlights when it's clear for them to re-enter the left lane. Most give the indicator signal as a 'thanks mate' and they're on their way safe and sound.

It's easy for me and let's them get on with doing what they do best.
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Post by: bobnrob on March 13, 2012, 10:51:47 AM
what about the car driver who sits alongside the truck not allowing me to merge out of the right lane

YES! I travel the Hume Hwy often (in a car), & one of my biggest pi55 off's are those (many MANY car) drivers who pull out & go .25 klm quicker than the vehicle they're overtaking  >:(
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Post by: Victim on March 13, 2012, 11:15:37 AM
Looks like this thread has taken a bad turn away from "whats making news today".........
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Post by: singo-26 on March 13, 2012, 11:37:55 AM
Looks like this thread has taken a bad turn away from "whats making news today".........

Not at all a bit of healthy debate imo.

As I see it Blinky's response is correct. Common courtesy and respect for all road users is what is needed, but it does go both ways.
 :cheers:
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on March 14, 2012, 07:11:39 AM
Rebels bikies arrested (http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/8434723/rebels-bikies-arrested)
"A bikie has been charged after police allegedly found thousands of dollars wedged between his buttocks."

 ;D  Did they have to bring in the Crack Squad to search him?
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Post by: krisandkev on March 14, 2012, 07:40:44 AM
His nick name is ATM.
And the 'A' does not stand for automated....   Think about it..    ;D
Kevin
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on March 14, 2012, 10:46:24 AM
His nick name is ATM.


(http://www.hairfysh.com/images/Icons/Smileys/piss_myself_laughing.gif)

 :cheers:
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Post by: D4D on March 14, 2012, 11:39:37 AM
Discovery Channel tames the bear :)
http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/survive-this-tv-network-fires-bear-grylls-20120314-1uzev.html (http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/survive-this-tv-network-fires-bear-grylls-20120314-1uzev.html)
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Post by: singo-26 on March 14, 2012, 11:57:49 AM
Discovery Channel tames the bear :)
http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/survive-this-tv-network-fires-bear-grylls-20120314-1uzev.html (http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/survive-this-tv-network-fires-bear-grylls-20120314-1uzev.html)


He can survive everywhere except the Discovery channel HQ.
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Post by: Bird on March 19, 2012, 11:35:33 AM
(http://news.ninemsn.com.au/img/2011/national/0507_gnathostomiasis_sp.jpg)
Photo: Gnathostomiasis larvae.


A Victorian couple suffering muscle pains, fevers and vomiting discovered their bodies were infested with tiny worms eating through their tissue.

 The couple ingested the gnathostomiasis larvae after eating a fish they caught in a river while on a Western Australian holiday.

It is the first time this parasite, which is more common in Thailand and China, has affected a person in Australia.

Dr Andrew Fuller, the head of the infectious diseases at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, said it took 10 to 12 days for the couple to fall ill after eating the fish.

 The couple suffered abdominal pains and rashes, with the husband even reporting that he could feel something moving under his skin.

The worms are 1-3mm long, have sharp teeth and are able to eat through tissues.

"After you eat the fish the parasite goes through the wall of the stomach and then moves through the body under the skin or it can move into various organs, such as the brain or the spinal cord or any of the organs," Dr Fuller told Nine News.

The couple were treated with antibiotics and recovered before the worms had the chance to make their way into the brain or the spinal cord.

If left untreated, the worms can stay in humans for up to 15 years.
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/health/8269074/victorian-couple-infected-with-body-eating-worm (http://news.ninemsn.com.au/health/8269074/victorian-couple-infected-with-body-eating-worm)
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Post by: Campfire on March 19, 2012, 03:20:32 PM
As usual this one starts:

ONLY IN AMERICA.

A 41 year old mother and her children were doing a sit down naked protest in the middle of a road outside of a school, whilst singing " praise the lord"

The protest was caught on camera and now it's on ninemsn.

The photo of the naked mother and children have been broadcasted around the world.

Cheers

Campfire
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Post by: Bird on March 19, 2012, 04:16:56 PM
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It seems like a simple maths question but this man's wife gives him anything but a simple answer.

"If you are travelling 80 miles per hour, how long does it take you to go 80 miles?" he asks.

A deeply puzzled expression appears on her face as she tries to work it out.

"When I'm running 80 miles I'm probably running about 10 miles per hour, if that. And that's pretty fast for a human being," she responds.

She eventually decides to "whack 80 in half – and that's 40" and refuses to believe her husband when he tells her otherwise.

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/viralvacuum/220725/husband-puzzles-wife-with-maths.glance (http://news.ninemsn.com.au/viralvacuum/220725/husband-puzzles-wife-with-maths.glance)
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Post by: Victim on March 19, 2012, 05:32:01 PM
(http://news.ninemsn.com.au/img/2011/national/0507_gnathostomiasis_sp.jpg)
Photo: Gnathostomiasis larvae.


A Victorian couple suffering muscle pains, fevers and vomiting discovered their bodies were infested with tiny worms eating through their tissue.

 The couple ingested the gnathostomiasis larvae after eating a fish they caught in a river while on a Western Australian holiday.

It is the first time this parasite, which is more common in Thailand and China, has affected a person in Australia.

Dr Andrew Fuller, the head of the infectious diseases at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, said it took 10 to 12 days for the couple to fall ill after eating the fish.

 The couple suffered abdominal pains and rashes, with the husband even reporting that he could feel something moving under his skin.

The worms are 1-3mm long, have sharp teeth and are able to eat through tissues.

"After you eat the fish the parasite goes through the wall of the stomach and then moves through the body under the skin or it can move into various organs, such as the brain or the spinal cord or any of the organs," Dr Fuller told Nine News.

The couple were treated with antibiotics and recovered before the worms had the chance to make their way into the brain or the spinal cord.

If left untreated, the worms can stay in humans for up to 15 years.
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/health/8269074/victorian-couple-infected-with-body-eating-worm (http://news.ninemsn.com.au/health/8269074/victorian-couple-infected-with-body-eating-worm)



That is unbelievable!!!! When he could feel somthing moving under his skin... That is like a horror movie!!!!!  :o

Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on March 20, 2012, 02:56:04 PM
Man charged over Senior Constable David Rixon's murder (http://www.news.com.au/national/man-charged-over-david-rixons-murder/story-e6frfkvr-1226305316166)
"Michael Alan Jacobs, 48, was allegedly the driver of the car and the man who shot the father of six.

Jacobs also suffered a gunshot wound and has been in hospital in Newcastle under police guard since the incident.

He was charged with murder today and refused bail, police said in a statement".
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Post by: Bird on March 20, 2012, 04:02:12 PM
Quote from: Hairs
Michael Alan Jacobs, 48, was allegedly the driver of the car and the man who shot the father of six.

Jacobs also suffered a gunshot wound and has been in hospital in Newcastle under police guard since the incident.

He was charged with murder today and refused bail, police said in a statement".
"shooting arose from an attempt to submit Jacobs to a random breath test."

Over a breatho test? Kill someone? Honestly??
No mercy for this piece of Shit
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Post by: Hairs on March 20, 2012, 04:10:26 PM
Over a breatho test? Kill someone? Honestly??

I'm speechless.
 ???
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Post by: fishfinder on March 21, 2012, 05:58:05 AM
Jimmy -  way to young
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Post by: Mace on March 21, 2012, 11:25:51 AM
Amarok Auto here in July:

http://www.carsales.com.au/reviews/2012/medium-4x4/volkswagen/amarok/volkswagen-amarok-132tdi-4motion-first-drive-29222 (http://www.carsales.com.au/reviews/2012/medium-4x4/volkswagen/amarok/volkswagen-amarok-132tdi-4motion-first-drive-29222)

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Post by: Bird on March 21, 2012, 12:12:39 PM
Where does privacy end? How long till it happens here...?

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Bassett a New York City statistician, had just finished answering a few character questions when the interviewer turned to her computer to search for his Facebook page. But she couldn't see his private profile. She turned back and asked him to hand over his login information

.....  Back in 2010, Robert Collins was returning to his job as a correctional officer at the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services after taking a leave following his mother's death. During a reinstatement interview, he was asked for his login and password, purportedly so the agency could check for any gang affiliations. He was stunned by the request but complied.

"I needed my job to feed my family. I had to," he recalled

WTF http://news.theage.com.au/breaking-news-technology/employers-ask-job-seekers-for-facebook-passwords-20120320-1vhnp.html (http://news.theage.com.au/breaking-news-technology/employers-ask-job-seekers-for-facebook-passwords-20120320-1vhnp.html)
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Post by: Victim on March 22, 2012, 06:34:28 AM
Hard partying of Taser victim Roberto Laudisio Curti led to furious paranoia

TASER victim Roberto Laudisio Curti spent two days partying in the lead-up to his death, visiting nightclubs and taking drugs.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/national/hard-partying-of-taser-victim-roberto-laudisio-curti-led-to-furious-paranoia/story-e6frfkvr-1226306686296#ixzz1pmlU4Iwa (http://www.news.com.au/national/hard-partying-of-taser-victim-roberto-laudisio-curti-led-to-furious-paranoia/story-e6frfkvr-1226306686296#ixzz1pmlU4Iwa)

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Post by: Victim on March 22, 2012, 06:36:51 AM
The big debate should taser guns be used???

IMO I never want to be in a position where the Police would have to use a taser on me!! and if for some unknown reason I was, I would prefer a taser than a to be shot with a gun.....

Stay out of trouble and I dont think there is a problem??

Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on March 22, 2012, 06:41:42 AM
I agree Victim,
Do as they ask and there is no problem.

Other News.
Police capture Naden, NSW's most wanted man  (http://www.smh.com.au/national/police-capture-naden-nsws-most-wanted-man-20120322-1vkpv.html)
I read somewhere it was costing 30K a day to the NSW police.
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Post by: BigJules on March 22, 2012, 08:00:54 AM
The big debate should taser guns be used???

IMO I never want to be in a position where the Police would have to use a taser on me!! and if for some unknown reason I was, I would prefer a taser than a to be shot with a gun.....

Stay out of trouble and I dont think there is a problem??
There has been lengthy discussion on talk back radio in Sydney, I listen to the ABC. I have ben dismayed at the, IMO mainly female, callers, who bleat about the rights of the drug adled party goer over that of the general public and particularly the police. I'm not saying people don't sometime get into trouble either.

I correspond through Twitter with journalist and author Sam De Brito, who was himself tasered for an article he wrote. He offered an informed opinion that he would rather be tasered than hit with a batton, let alone shot with a Glock.

So often on the Sydney news one sees groups of disrespectful youths threatening police and others. I'd like to see many of them writhing on the ground, hopefully pissing themselves, as a result of a taser being administered. Gang culture and voilence has no place in Australia.
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Post by: krisandkev on March 22, 2012, 08:19:33 AM
Police should have everything at their disposal that will help them protect the public and themselves. A lot of negative arguments are usually from people who have never faced an angry male or female who are affected by drugs and or alcohol and who do not possess proper values.
What is not part of any debate is why Police require so much. That is what our leaders should be seriously examining. What has gone wrong in our society that a Police Officer needs to carry a gun with usually two loaded magazines, a baton, handcuffs, capsicum spray and a taser. What has changed in a very short period of time?   One place they should start is our great judiciary system. A bit of a joke and we all seem to know it.
And what about the absolutely stupid requirement to go through an extradition process to just get someone from one state to another in our country to face justice. I know we are all innocent until proven otherwise, but really, we all live in the same country, imagine the cost and delay involved. Just does not make sense.
Sorry, just my little thing to say.
Kevin
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on March 22, 2012, 08:21:48 AM
Gang culture and violence has no place in Australia.

Spot on mate.
 :cheers:
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Post by: Fridge Magnet on March 22, 2012, 08:34:53 AM
Gang culture and voilence has no place in Australia.

I couldn't agree more. I've been a bit surprised over the backlash towards the police too. I feel sorry for the guy who died, he was probably a nice kid with a nice family, I also feel sorry for the cops involved, it can't have been a pleasant situation.  Fact is the kid went on a drug fuelled bender and ended up in an allegedly psychotic and violent state on the streets early in the morning. I'd rather have a cop with a taser defusing the situation (whatever the outcome) than a person in this state crossing paths with my wife or kids going about their business.

As for the knife toting turds you see on TV who think that they're above the law, they should be tasered repeatedly and often.

So saying, I hope to God that I never get tased, static shocks from the car freak me out enough!! I'll just have to behave myself  ;D
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Post by: blackcat on March 22, 2012, 02:23:28 PM
Scary to think about the people sharing our roads
http://video.heraldsun.com.au/2213499833/Wheely-unroadworthy-truck (http://video.heraldsun.com.au/2213499833/Wheely-unroadworthy-truck)
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Post by: @fnq4now on March 22, 2012, 04:40:48 PM
I was always under the impression that tasers were introduced as an alternative to lethal force ie handgun, which is only supposed to be used where there is ' a real and impending threat to life'.  I fully understand the necessity to use force where required and 'the use of force continuum', but, it's hard to argue that the threat to life is 'impending' when the offender is running away as he appears to be in the footage we've been shown so far.  I have great respect for the incredibly difficult job undertaken by police today but i think someone will be roasted for this effort.
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Post by: dazzler on March 22, 2012, 06:24:36 PM
That is what our leaders should be seriously examining. What has gone wrong in our society that a Police Officer needs to carry a gun with usually two loaded magazines, a baton, handcuffs, capsicum spray and a taser. What has changed in a very short period of time?   
Kevin

Hi Kevin,

The truth is that statistically crime has not changed that much but, nor violence towards police, there is a bit of an arms race going on and I am not sure whats driving it.  When I started in 1988 I had a 38 smith and wesson revolver with six rounds and a pair of handcuffs. (there was a bloke who used to carry another 12 rounds in two speed loaders and he was a laughing stock) Eighteen years later I had a glock, two mags (52 rounds for christs sake), a baton, capcisum spray and they were talking about tasers as well.

I think the pollies and the cops as well have lost sight of the most important thing a cop can have and thats the ability to talk. Lots of cops use the gear as a safety net.  The reality is if mr bad guy wants you dead your dead.  I spent six years on my own and luckily I never had to even pull the gun out.  In many ways, and majority of cops totally disagree with me, the arms race has made it worse for them.  Bad guys (including the mentally ill/drug impaired) are painted into a corner and their reactions are harder to judge.  We had a bloke in our town who thought he was the reincarnation of a scottish middle aged war hero.  Mad as.  You never wanted to corner him because he was totally unpredictable. The cops wanted to have him scheduled but it never happened.  One day he killed a bus driver when he felt trapped (or so they said)

In some ways its probably more dangerous due to the gear.  Many think that cap spray and tasers will subdue the violent and mentally ill but they wont, particularly if they are goal oriented.  If the only thing their minds are focused on is getting away or getting you then they dont work well enough to hang your life on.  And all they taser or cap spray have done is make them crazier and closer to you.  Particularly with knives the old saying goes 4seconds and seven metres.  If they are within that range your gunna get cut no matter what you use other than a double tap with some hollow points.

I would loved to have seen a trial where the cops dearmed completely (other than the special ops teams) and got back to basics. Combine that with a change to legislation that if you used a firearm to prevent arrest that it was an automatic 20yrs.  If you hit or killed in the same situation you got life till you die.  (Even amongst mates there was little support for this argument though).  Would have been interesting though.

Anyway a bit of a ramble with no real outcome I suppose. 

I did like seeing that bloke with the sword in melb a few years ago get hit with those bean bag rounds, that was funny   ;D

cheers

 

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Post by: D4D on March 22, 2012, 06:31:39 PM
I still like the VicPol sop of bang, bang, stop or I'll shoot, oh bugger I got it around the wrong way again :)
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Post by: Hairs on March 22, 2012, 06:34:59 PM
I still like the VicPol sop of bang, bang, stop or I'll shoot, oh bugger I got it around the wrong way again :)

Wasn't it many years ago.
Duck, it's the Victorian Police.
 ;D
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Post by: D4D on March 23, 2012, 04:48:57 PM
Rich is posing again

(http://shop.magstore.com.au/v/vspfiles/photos/WM641g-2.jpg)
Title: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: BigJules on March 23, 2012, 06:41:50 PM
Great photo of him.

Nickname of "Hollywood"?  ;D I'm still reading the mag with your last cover shot Rich.
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Post by: Bird on March 26, 2012, 07:53:13 AM
It has conquered Monte Carlo and Bathurst, but the Simpson Desert is arguably the iconic Mini's biggest challenge yet.

Perched on the top of a sand dune with the bonnet up, I'm beginning to think our little Mini won't make it through one of Australia's — and the world's — most arduous off-road treks. It will not be the last time that thought crosses my mind.

But peering into the by-now reddish-brown engine bay of the Countryman, which moments before had thrown up an overheating engine warning light, is not filling me with confidence.

I'm stuck on top of the 400th-odd peak in the middle of the world's longest parallel sand dunes — the Simpson Desert — almost smack-bang in the centre of Australia

http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/mighty-mini-20120322-1vlmi.html (http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/mighty-mini-20120322-1vlmi.html)
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Post by: Bird on March 26, 2012, 02:30:26 PM
anyone we know?


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Naked drink-driver rolled 4WD on cigarette quest: police


March 26, 2012 - 10:48AM .
Newcastle police have arrested and charged a 41-year-old man with high-range drink driving and negligent driving after he rolled his Pajero while driving naked this morning.
 
A police spokesman said the man and his 41-year-old wife were at a home in Maryland when they decided to drive to Wallsend to get a packet of cigarettes.
 
Police allege the pair had been drinking heavily and got lost in the backstreets between the two suburbs about 1.20am.

The man allegedly reversed quickly down a street before turning the wheel, causing his vehicle to roll onto its roof.
 
An off-duty police officer heard the commotion and arrived on the scene where he held the pair until police arrived.
 
The couple were uninjured in the crash but when police arrived they found the man was naked.
 
The Herald, Newcastle


Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/naked-drinkdriver-rolled-4wd-on-cigarette-quest-police-20120326-1vteq.html#ixzz1qC5IXcn9 (http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/naked-drinkdriver-rolled-4wd-on-cigarette-quest-police-20120326-1vteq.html#ixzz1qC5IXcn9)
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Post by: outback jack on March 26, 2012, 02:54:14 PM
anyone we know?

if it was in melbourne i would be picking speewa  :cheers:
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Post by: Campfire on March 26, 2012, 05:48:18 PM
This touches a raw nerve, and see it so far as a storm in a tea cup, but media have zeroed in on the words " political correctness" and "ANZAC Day."

A report was put out mentioning political correctness concerns with future ANZAC Day commemorations for fear of offending our multicultural society.

While the report has mentioned this in one single line of a very thick and expensive report at tax payers expense, I'm glad to hear it also mentioned NOT to water down the way we recognize ANZAC Day.

What worries me is for the sake of political correctness, is to loose what is at very heart of our national pride for some minority group. I only hope things stay as they are and some liberal do gooder doesn't want to throw a cat amongst the pigeons, when it's not required.

Campfire
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Post by: fuji on March 26, 2012, 06:44:51 PM
Hi all
It's your local copper here, Dazzler come to melbourne and work the van in our safe streets. I live in a pretty good area and the amount of crap we have to deal with everyday would have you gob smacked! I too have been in since 1988 and things have changed. People do have knives and weapons and are not afraid to use them against us. All the talking in the world won't save you. I work one up alot and I will feel a bit safer when I get a automatic machine gun lol. Yes i do agree with you but the day they take my gear off me is the day i leavevthe job and get a job with our friend in Lake Gregory. I can't wait to be issued with a two prong taser. Parents, take responsibility of your kids. My 2 cents worth. :police: donuts
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Post by: Victim on March 26, 2012, 06:50:11 PM
Hi all
It's your local copper here, Dazzler come to melbourne and work the van in our safe streets. I live in a pretty good area and the amount of crap we have to deal with everyday would have you gob smacked! I too have been in since 1988 and things have changed. People do have knives and weapons and are not afraid to use them against us. All the talking in the world won't save you. I work one up alot and I will feel a bit safer when I get a automatic machine gun lol. Yes i do agree with you but the day they take my gear off me is the day i leavevthe job and get a job with our friend in Lake Gregory. I can't wait to be issued with a two prong taser. Parents, take responsibility of your kids. My 2 cents worth. :police: donuts

Donuts.... I couldn't agree with you more!!  :cup:

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Post by: Campfire on March 26, 2012, 06:53:03 PM
Hi all
It's your local copper here, Dazzler come to melbourne and work the van in our safe streets. I live in a pretty good area and the amount of crap we have to deal with everyday would have you gob smacked! I too have been in since 1988 and things have changed. People do have knives and weapons and are not afraid to use them against us. All the talking in the world won't save you. I work one up alot and I will feel a bit safer when I get a automatic machine gun lol. Yes i do agree with you but the day they take my gear off me is the day i leavevthe job and get a job with our friend in Lake Gregory. I can't wait to be issued with a two prong taser. Parents, take responsibility of your kids. My 2 cents worth. :police: donuts

Where's Robocop when you need him.

Campfire  :police:
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Post by: fuji on March 26, 2012, 08:21:43 PM
Ahhh yes good ole Robocop, even he is not safe. The kids have no respect for anyone, they run around smashing things, leave burnouts everywhere and what do the courts do? F^{%{#}ing nothing! 3 more years and I will have 25 years and I am going to visit tjupurula in Lake Gregory. Cant wait.
And this crap about Anzac Day, come on everyone, lets fight this polical correctness crap. My dad fought against the Japanese and then married one. I am half japanese but I am as aussie as you will get. Bring it on!  :police:
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Post by: Tjupurula on March 26, 2012, 08:32:20 PM
Hi all
It's your local copper here, Dazzler come to melbourne and work the van in our safe streets. I live in a pretty good area and the amount of crap we have to deal with everyday would have you gob smacked! I too have been in since 1988 and things have changed. People do have knives and weapons and are not afraid to use them against us. All the talking in the world won't save you. I work one up alot and I will feel a bit safer when I get a automatic machine gun lol. Yes i do agree with you but the day they take my gear off me is the day i leavevthe job and get a job with our friend in Lake Gregory. I can't wait to be issued with a two prong taser. Parents, take responsibility of your kids. My 2 cents worth. :police: donuts

Hi Wayne
Mate I fully agree that you guys have the bad end of the stick.  We are lucky that we still have tribal law, and when young people do wrong, they are first given to their aunties or uncles to be "re-educated" very quickly, then they are stood before everyone ot embarrass them (shame for tribal people), after which they have to return all goods, or repair damage, then work to "earn" twice the cost of whatever they did or pinched.
You would be amazed how infrequently they do the same thing twice.  I would say excatly what happens but this is a public forum.  Hey, how did I get dragged into this anyway.
Regards
Tjupurula
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Post by: fuji on March 26, 2012, 08:37:44 PM
Because I have had a gutful and Lake Gregory looks like a peaceful place to visit . Ha ha . The photos were great
Wayne
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Post by: fuji on March 26, 2012, 08:43:42 PM
Our friend had to shoot a teenager, the teenager had knives. Not the coppers fault and not the kids fault. It's the system, the system keeps failing us. It will haunt my friend and the parents of the teen forever. RIP
Donuts.
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Post by: Campfire on March 26, 2012, 08:55:07 PM
Ahhh yes good ole Robocop, even he is not safe. The kids have no respect for anyone, they run around smashing things, leave burnouts everywhere and what do the courts do? F^{%{#}ing nothing! 3 more years and I will have 25 years and I am going to visit tjupurula in Lake Gregory. Cant wait.
And this crap about Anzac Day, come on everyone, lets fight this polical correctness crap. My dad fought against the Japanese and then married one. I am half japanese but I am as aussie as you will get. Bring it on!  :police:

Your probably right about Robocop not being safe, let's say for arguement sake we had cyborg cops on the beat. The way kids are these days , you would probably have a 12 year old delinquent hack into a cyborg cop through some wireless scanner, take control and make him steal cars or something.

Cheers

Campfire
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Post by: cruisindub on March 26, 2012, 10:33:22 PM
Them poor coppers just cant win.
They shoot a drug crased shop breaking thief with a tazer and the brazilians go mental and we bow down to that crap.

They shoot an armed crazy person after an agravated armed robbery and aggravted car theft and they get questioned why they didnt use a tazer.

The poor bastards just cant seem to win.
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Post by: singo-26 on March 26, 2012, 10:45:07 PM
Them poor coppers just cant win.
They shoot a drug crased shop breaking thief with a tazer and the brazilians go mental and we bow down to that crap.

They shoot an armed crazy person after an agravated armed robbery and aggravted car theft and they get questioned why they didnt use a tazer.

The poor bastards just cant seem to win.

I heard on the news today that the police commissioner today offered his condolence to the family of the man shot at Parramatta. Is it just me, I find that wrong. I feel the family should be apologizing  to the people of NSW and especially the innocent people this ratbag allegedly offended against.
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Post by: Fridge Magnet on March 27, 2012, 02:34:48 AM
Allegations are being made that this guy was shot 5 times, wielding a stanley knife.  Be interested to hear from those in the know (police members) if they think this was an over reaction. Apparently the food court was busy, wondering whether (allegedly) discharging a firearm 5 times was worse than letting the bloke run away. Would a taser have made any difference? Not judging either way, I'm aware that the guy had already been involved in police chase, carjackings etc. that day.
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Post by: krisandkev on March 27, 2012, 07:12:58 AM
From a recently retired Police Officer.  I am not taking sides as we do not know the full story. 
But, first of all, the incident occurred away from the food area, it was in a rear area.  Even if it was a Stanley knife, what would you do?  Say you had taken hold of this person and he started to attack you with this knife, would you be laying there thinking, will I get my taser out? Should I get my spray out? I know what ever I do I will be criticised.  What would you do?  Me, I hate being cut up like a piece of meat even with a Stanley knife.  I know a cut to certain parts of my body will kill me within a few minutes.  In that split few seconds maybe I would be thinking, I am going to protect myself and shot this bas****.  Maybe it just happened very quickly and you don't have time to think, you just react.
Imagine if that officer just let that bloke run away, then he car jacks another car and kills someone. Image the news headlines!  Sorry, but that was a stupid thing to ask.
Remember, a capsicum spray is absolutely useless in that type of situation. So forget that one.
 A taser is also not a guarantee.  But let’s all try and judge that officer.  It must have been his fault.
Why do you think most Police are sick of the job?  I took early retirement and have not looked back.  I miss the job, but it is so different these days. You fight the courts and the media and the public and get no support from anywhere.
Sorry if I sound a bit touchy, but it is a very, very hard job.  I did just over 30 years in it. Saw a lot of things that most will never have to see and told countless people that their son, daughter, wife, husband are dead.  Yep, still remember every single one and remember the look on their faces.  Sorry, I better stop, some the things I could tell you would make you be sick.  (I will no doubt regret rabbiting on here when I later read this.)
Kevin
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Post by: Teabag on March 27, 2012, 07:46:18 AM
I look at it this way. The guy wouldn't have been shot if he wasn't breaking the law. It's like, if someone breaks into your house and you kill him. He wouldn't be dead if he didn't break in. Every Police Officer doesn't go out there thinking, who can I shoot today. I have great sympathy for the Police Officer and his family, he now has to live with the burden of societies scum (alleged).
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Post by: Fridge Magnet on March 27, 2012, 08:10:39 AM
  Sorry, but that was a stupid thing to ask.

No worries, was just asking, not trying to stir anyone up. Thanks for answering.   

he now has to live with the burden of societies scum (alleged).

I only say allegedly because for all I know the guy might have sneezed and had a heart attack, I'm just going on what I heard on the news.



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Post by: fuji on March 27, 2012, 08:48:09 AM
Well said Kevin.
Wayne
P.S.
We are  trained to stop the threat.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on March 27, 2012, 09:08:38 AM
Allegations are being made that this guy was shot 5 times, wielding a stanley knife.  Be interested to hear from those in the know (police members) if they think this was an over reaction.

Good on the cop I say.. Read what the piece of rubbish was doing... no mercy. its the cops life or said scrote, if I was the bacon, I'd have enjoyed it.
http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/family-had-tried-to-get-help-for-shot-man-20120326-1vupk.html (http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/family-had-tried-to-get-help-for-shot-man-20120326-1vupk.html)
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Post by: bobnrob on March 27, 2012, 09:21:27 AM
Our friend had to shoot a teenager, the teenager had knives. Not the coppers fault and not the kids fault. It's the system, the system keeps failing us. It will haunt my friend and the parents of the teen forever. RIP
Donuts.
You had me agreeing with everything you've written on this topic, up till this point.
Disagree...the teenager know exactly what he was doing, the knives didn't just appear in his hand(s), it's premeditated. He'd learnt he could do what he want, when he wants, with little to no consequences. Unfortunately, your friend was the person choosen by circumstances - & unwillingly to I'll bet - to teach the teenager a very valuable lesson!

And Teabag...well said  :)
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Post by: Bird on March 27, 2012, 12:34:08 PM
 :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup:


Quote
Crooks going nowhere: 'hotwiring' 4WD with no engine

Would-be car thieves who broke into an auto repair garage didn't get far when they tried to hotwire a Range Rover.

The men, who didn't hide their faces during the daylight break-in and stared straight into a CCTV camera at Wilson's Auto Repairs in Lambton, got into the four-wheel-drive vehicle through the rear, snapped off a steering lock and tried to get the engine started.
 
But then they realised there was no battery and a large part of the engine was missing - it had been partially removed for repairs.

They also broke in to a Mitsubishi Triton that had the same problem as the Range Rover and a Ford Cruiser that was missing a gear box.
 
Business part-owner Ian Baines wondered whether the offenders were aware they were robbing a repair shop when they jumped a fence about 6pm on Sunday.

"They didn't think to check the car had an engine before they tried to steal it," he said.
 
Mr Baines said the intruders - described as in their 30s to 40s - caused thousands of dollars worth of damage to the cars before stealing some items. They then tried to break into neighbouring businesses.


Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/crooks-going-nowhere-hotwiring--4wd-with-no-engine-20120327-1vvi0.html#ixzz1qHSj8gA6 (http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/crooks-going-nowhere-hotwiring--4wd-with-no-engine-20120327-1vvi0.html#ixzz1qHSj8gA6)
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Post by: Hairs on March 28, 2012, 05:19:13 AM
Another Aussie Manufacturer to close their doors.
Cussons set to close soap production line (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-03-27/washed-out2c-soap-factory-set-to-close-its-production-line/3916190?section=business)
More Aussie jobs going off shore.
 >:D

Edit;
The company said one of the reasons, was the price war between the supermarket chains.
Why is it the supermarkets don't lose out, it is the manufacturer that does?
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Campfire on March 28, 2012, 07:30:55 AM
From a recently retired Police Officer.  I am not taking sides as we do not know the full story. 
But, first of all, the incident occurred away from the food area, it was in a rear area.  Even if it was a Stanley knife, what would you do?  Say you had taken hold of this person and he started to attack you with this knife, would you be laying there thinking, will I get my taser out? Should I get my spray out? I know what ever I do I will be criticised.  What would you do?  Me, I hate being cut up like a piece of meat even with a Stanley knife.  I know a cut to certain parts of my body will kill me within a few minutes.  In that split few seconds maybe I would be thinking, I am going to protect myself and shot this bas****.  Maybe it just happened very quickly and you don't have time to think, you just react.
Imagine if that officer just let that bloke run away, then he car jacks another car and kills someone. Image the news headlines!  Sorry, but that was a stupid thing to ask.
Remember, a capsicum spray is absolutely useless in that type of situation. So forget that one.
 A taser is also not a guarantee.  But let’s all try and judge that officer.  It must have been his fault.
Why do you think most Police are sick of the job?  I took early retirement and have not looked back.  I miss the job, but it is so different these days. You fight the courts and the media and the public and get no support from anywhere.
Sorry if I sound a bit touchy, but it is a very, very hard job.  I did just over 30 years in it. Saw a lot
of things that most will never have to see and told countless people that their son, daughter, wife, husband are dead.  Yep, still remember every single one and remember the look on their faces.  Sorry, I better stop, some the things I could tell you would make you be sick.  (I will no doubt regret rabbiting on here when I later read this.)

Kevin


Totally agree with what your saying there Kevin. I think back to that poor cop in Tamworth and his family, then I get angry when I think of the d**khead do gooders who think the cop over reacted or see this criminal as the main victim.

I feel sorry for his family, but that's it. Call me old fashioned or not politically correct but this b**stard got what he deserved, and the cop involved should be praised as a hero with our society behind him. For some elements of our community to jump up and down for this criminals rights or to blow the facts of the story out of proportion which results in the poor copper recieving bias flak is disguisting.

This criminal is accountable for his actions end of story, I'm sick and tired of hearing this BS victim card they sometimes play.

That cop needs the whole of our community, and politicians rallying behind him for support for the actions he was forced to take in the line of duty.

Campfire
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Post by: Bird on March 28, 2012, 10:09:22 AM
Quote from: Hairs
Why is it the supermarkets don't lose out, it is the manufacturer that does?
that has me stuffed too..
if every company stood by each other and said to these 2 super fuq's that they werent going to sell their $100 product to them for $20 as they will go broke, and put the shoe on the other foot, would things change?

Although all Coles/Woolies will do is 100% import products and wipe out the 1% of products left in AU hands. But then the Gov could step in and stop the imports... yes, I've had 2000kgs of crack today and dreams are wild.
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Post by: Hairs on March 28, 2012, 11:52:01 AM
Hey Lost,
This will make ya blood boil, >:D
I was told yesterday by a teacher at our primary school this,
They live at Junction Hill, Just out of Grafton. She for the first time decided to try Coles online Shopping. With a new born she is time poor.
The Van arrived, the next morning, all good, she ask how many other shoppers in Junction Hill get home delivery, She was told she was one of four, then she was told that they had come from Coffs Harbour.
Grafton has two Coles Stores, Junction Hill is 7k's away. Coffs Harbour is about 90k's away.
When I told my wife this, Who manages a Deli(Spar Supermarket) in Maclean, she told me a lady the other day was having a go at the owner of her shop, about his prices, they mentioned that they now get their groceries from Wollworths Ballina, 94 km away from Maclean. There is a Woolworths in Grafton, 45km away.
No wonder small towns are dieing.

 
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on March 28, 2012, 11:54:00 AM
Hey Lost,
This will make ya blood boil, >:D
I've given up, This country is way too far gone to be saved.. may as well become a lemming.



Quote
I was told yesterday by a teacher at our primary school this,
They live at Junction Hill, Just out of Grafton. She for the first time decided to try Coles online Shopping. With a new born she is time poor.
The Van arrived, the next morning, all good, she ask how many other shoppers in Junction Hill get home delivery, She was told she was one of four, then she was told that they had come from Coffs Harbour.
Grafton has two Coles Stores, Junction Hill is 7k's away. Coffs Harbour is about 90k's away.
When I told my wife this, Who manages a Deli(Spar Supermarket) in Maclean, she told me a lady the other day was having a go at the owner of her shop, about his prices, they mentioned that they now get their groceries from Wollworths Ballina, 94 km away from Maclean. There is a Woolworths in Grafton, 45km away.
No wonder small towns are dieing.
the moronic have taken over :(
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Post by: LJs GU on March 29, 2012, 02:20:15 PM
Check your computer:- http://www.dns-ok.gov.au/ (http://www.dns-ok.gov.au/)

Ten thousand Australian internet users are among four million worldwide who face a total internet blackout from July 9 thanks to a malicious piece of software that infected their computers without their knowledge.

That is the warning to Australian internet users from the Australian Communications and Media Authority, which today issued a statement appealing to internet users to check if they were infected. http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_410332 (http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_410332)

The communications regulator, together with other government agencies, has set up the website dns-ok.gov.au for web users to check their computer for the malicious software and remove it if necessary.

The web blackout from July 9 will be enforced by the US FBI, which is shutting down a number of web servers through which infected users' web request traffic has been travelling. It's shutting them down following an investigation http://www.smh.com.au/it-pro/security-it/operation-ghost-click-busts-cybercrime-ring-that-hit-4m-computers-20111110-1n8v3.html?rand=1332986225817 (http://www.smh.com.au/it-pro/security-it/operation-ghost-click-busts-cybercrime-ring-that-hit-4m-computers-20111110-1n8v3.html?rand=1332986225817) into a sophisticated internet fraud ring which used the servers to manipulate people's web browsing.

The malware changes a user's DNS settings, diverting all web requests through servers the FBI seized in November but has been temporarily maintaining to ensure internet services were not disrupted. This maintenance will finish on July 9, meaning computers still infected will face internet troubles.
"It is likely that users infected ... will be unable to connect to the internet when the temporary DNS solution is switched off," the dns-ok.gov.au website states.

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/digital-life/consumer-security/ten-thousand-australians-face-web-blackout-20120329-1w00q.html#ixzz1qTRCRPoi (http://www.theage.com.au/digital-life/consumer-security/ten-thousand-australians-face-web-blackout-20120329-1w00q.html#ixzz1qTRCRPoi)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on March 29, 2012, 03:39:04 PM
Check your computer:-


Y2K
(http://vz.iminent.com/vz/57b8fd1e-34a6-4d1b-9f75-cc138a996976/2/yo-letters.gif)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: LJs GU on March 29, 2012, 04:19:56 PM
Y2HappeningNow
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on March 30, 2012, 06:49:57 PM
Mark Best awarded $3m compensation after ute fall  (http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/mark-best-awarded-3m-compensation-after-ute-fall/story-e6frg13u-1226313510249)
"A JUDGE has awarded a Bunbury man almost $3 million compensation after he fell off the back of his friend's ute and suffered a brain injury. "
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: olddigger on March 31, 2012, 11:37:29 PM
And the WA copper who is unable to walk or talk after a horrible mosquito-borne illness contracted while working up north got a grudging $400,000 out of the government (his employer). Go figure.
At least the cops in Chicago, where he has gone for treatment, gave him a grand welcome, complete with bagpipes. Brought a tear to my eye.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Mace on April 02, 2012, 03:51:49 PM
Collingwood fans breath a sigh of relief!!   ;D


THE AGE.

Pies fright as 'G dress-code sign startles footy fans Jane Holroyd
April 2, 2012 - 12:15PM
 
No April Fools' prank and "no moccasins" for football fans at the MCG's Great Southern Stand.

AFL fans attending round one games at the MCG over the weekend received a fright when a sign outside the Great Southern Stand proclaimed a new "neat casual" dress requirement for entry.

Footy fans who entered the ground at Gate 5 were greeted with a large sign that declared thongs, T-shirts and footy shorts among items of clothing that would see patrons denied entry to the general admission part of the Southern Stand.

A caller to radio station 3AW pointed out the sign was ludicrous: "How can you have a Collingwood game with no trackpants, and no thongs and no overalls?" asked the woman, who was at the MCG at the weekend.

The Melbourne Cricket Club has since confirmed that the sign — which was outside Gate 5 from Thursday until this morning — was placed outside the Southern Stand by accident and was not an April Fools' Day joke.

Shane Brown, the MCC's communications manager, said the sign was removed this morning.

"The temporary sign is a direct copy of the dress code to gain entry to the MCC Members Reserve at Gate 2," said Mr Brown.

"It was incorrectly replicated at Gate 5 by our signage supplier late last week and has now been removed."

Three games were held at the MCG over the weekend; Carlton versus Richmond, Hawthorn versus Collingwood and Melbourne versus Brisbane.


Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/pies-fright-as-g-dresscode-sign-startles-footy-fans-20120402-1w7n7.html#ixzz1qrLOirfm (http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/pies-fright-as-g-dresscode-sign-startles-footy-fans-20120402-1w7n7.html#ixzz1qrLOirfm)

Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on April 02, 2012, 04:05:30 PM
Quote from: Mace
Collingwood fans breath a sigh of relief!!   ;D
(http://i.pbase.com/o2/74/450574/1/97006726.D8ZlcOE6.vietnam004.jpg)

THE AGE.

Pies fright as 'G dress-code sign startles footy fans Jane Holroyd
April 2, 2012 - 12:15PM
 
No April Fools' prank and "no moccasins" for football fans at the MCG's Great Southern Stand.

AFL fans attending round one games at the MCG over the weekend received a fright when a sign outside the Great Southern Stand proclaimed a new "neat casual" dress requirement for entry.

Footy fans who entered the ground at Gate 5 were greeted with a large sign that declared thongs, T-shirts and footy shorts among items of clothing that would see patrons denied entry to the general admission part of the Southern Stand.

A caller to radio station 3AW pointed out the sign was ludicrous: "How can you have a Collingwood game with no trackpants, and no thongs and no overalls?" asked the woman, who was at the MCG at the weekend.

The Melbourne Cricket Club has since confirmed that the sign — which was outside Gate 5 from Thursday until this morning — was placed outside the Southern Stand by accident and was not an April Fools' Day joke.

Shane Brown, the MCC's communications manager, said the sign was removed this morning.

"The temporary sign is a direct copy of the dress code to gain entry to the MCC Members Reserve at Gate 2," said Mr Brown.

"It was incorrectly replicated at Gate 5 by our signage supplier late last week and has now been removed."

Three games were held at the MCG over the weekend; Carlton versus Richmond, Hawthorn versus Collingwood and Melbourne versus Brisbane.


Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/pies-fright-as-g-dresscode-sign-startles-footy-fans-20120402-1w7n7.html#ixzz1qrLOirfm (http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/pies-fright-as-g-dresscode-sign-startles-footy-fans-20120402-1w7n7.html#ixzz1qrLOirfm)
Fixed
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on April 04, 2012, 06:20:17 AM
Just watching the news this morning as a Twister was picking up Semi trailers like sticks.
Large tornadoes, damage reported in Dallas (http://www.wkyc.com/news/article/239350/226/Large-tornadoes-damage-reported-in-Dallas-area-)
Amazing stuff.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: krisandkev on April 04, 2012, 07:33:35 AM
When I first saw that footage I thought they were sheets of roofing iron being tossed about.  They are unbelievably powerful things.
Kevin
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on April 04, 2012, 07:38:20 AM
Hey Kevin,
How high into the sky were they taken?
Unbecrediable (http://www.hairfysh.com/images/Icons/Smileys/shocked.gif)
Title: Warning – Political comment ahead - Craig Thomson affair.
Post by: krisandkev on April 04, 2012, 07:39:21 AM
Just watched more news about Federal Labor member Craig Thomson and Fair Work Australia’s investigation.  I do not care what political party someone supports, this has been a joke and a disgrace. Over three years to investigate and then to release a secret report to the Director of Public Prosecutions! No way, how much are these people at Fair Work Australia being paid!  If that was me in my former employment I would have been charged!
After reading about the original allegations, why was there not a complaint made to the Police in the first place.
I know he is presumed innocent, but come on.  If that was anyone else in the community things would have been dealt with very differently. He is definitely being treated differently and think about how much his super is being increased while this is all happening! Politicians just do not get it, most of us are sick of their bulls***. That was what happened in Queensland recently, the public spoke. That should have been a warning to all politicians.
Kevin
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: xcvator on April 04, 2012, 08:24:34 AM
Just watched more news about Federal Labor member Craig Thomson and Fair Work Australia’s investigation.  I do not care what political party someone supports, this has been a joke and a disgrace. Over three years to investigate and then to release a secret report to the Director of Public Prosecutions! No way, how much are these people at Fair Work Australia being paid!  If that was me in my former employment I would have been charged!
After reading about the original allegations, why was there not a complaint made to the Police in the first place.
I know he is presumed innocent, but come on.  If that was anyone else in the community things would have been dealt with very differently. He is definitely being treated differently and think about how much his super is being increased while this is all happening! Politicians just do not get it, most of us are sick of their bulls***. That was what happened in Queensland recently, the public spoke. That should have been a warning to all politicians.
Kevin

x2 (sick of the lies and double standards)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Wandering Tassie on April 04, 2012, 09:13:47 AM
x3
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on April 04, 2012, 02:00:55 PM
Awesome :(

Quote
Rangers slammed over Easter parks no-go

The state government says rangers closing Victorian parks and camping spots over the Easter break in their bid for higher pay are "little short of a disgrace".
 
Popular camping spots such as Wilsons Promontory and day-trip destinations such as Werribee Park are on a list of 24 places set to be closed by Parks Victoria rangers as part of a long-running pay dispute with the government.

Unions on Monday notified Parks Victoria that its members would close car access to the parks they manage for the Easter break, from midnight on Good Friday to midnight on Easter Monday.
 
"Our rangers and other Parks union employees are determined to not be the only group of Baillieu government employees to miss out on the pay increases being paid over 2.5 per cent," Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) Victorian secretary Karen Batt said in a statement.
 
"The government clearly expects that Parks employees will give in and accept a deal that insults their hard work and professionalism."
 
Deputy Premier Peter Ryan urged rangers to keep working over Easter.
 
"I think the decision which has been taken by the unions to close our parks over Easter is little short of a disgrace," Mr Ryan told reporters in Melbourne.
 
"And I would urge people within the sector who otherwise would be manning the gates and doing the great things that they do at our parks to defy the union and actually go and do what we are looking to them to do over the course of this Easter break."
 
He said the action could impact on regional economies, while Environment Minister Ryan Smith said it could spoil thousands of family holidays.
 
Other destinations threatened with closure by the industrial action include Buchan Caves Reserve, Churchill National Park, Dandenong Valley Parklands and You Yangs Regional Park.
 
The CPSU, which represents about 300 of the workers, wants a 6 per cent annual pay rise, while the government position is a 2.5 per cent annual increase, plus more if offset by productivity gains.
 
The dispute has been running since before Christmas


Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/rangers-slammed-over-easter-parks-nogo-20120404-1wcai.html#ixzz1r2aYoAlM (http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/rangers-slammed-over-easter-parks-nogo-20120404-1wcai.html#ixzz1r2aYoAlM)
Title: Re: Warning – Political comment ahead - Craig Thomson affair.
Post by: singo-26 on April 04, 2012, 05:24:38 PM
Just watched more news about Federal Labor member Craig Thomson and Fair Work Australia’s investigation.  I do not care what political party someone supports, this has been a joke and a disgrace. Over three years to investigate and then to release a secret report to the Director of Public Prosecutions! No way, how much are these people at Fair Work Australia being paid!  If that was me in my former employment I would have been charged!
After reading about the original allegations, why was there not a complaint made to the Police in the first place.
I know he is presumed innocent, but come on.  If that was anyone else in the community things would have been dealt with very differently. He is definitely being treated differently and think about how much his super is being increased while this is all happening! Politicians just do not get it, most of us are sick of their bulls***. That was what happened in Queensland recently, the public spoke. That should have been a warning to all politicians.
Kevin

He, I believe has admitted to using trade union credit cards to pay for hookers. I told my boss this must now be acceptable practice, I wont print his response.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on April 05, 2012, 01:29:23 PM
http://www.theage.com.au/travel/travel-news/lost-asian-tourists-feared-dingo-attack-in-outback-ordeal-20120405-1we61.html (http://www.theage.com.au/travel/travel-news/lost-asian-tourists-feared-dingo-attack-in-outback-ordeal-20120405-1we61.html)

Three Asian tourists who spent days stranded in the harsh Australian Outback said on Wednesday they had feared being attacked by dingoes and had a close encounter with a snake
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on April 10, 2012, 07:40:32 PM
Anyone with a "SMART METER"???  ;D ;D ;D ;D

Quote
Miscreants are reprogramming meters to report less power usage, for a fee.
 
A series of hacks perpetrated against so-called "smart meter" installations over the past several years may have cost a single electric company hundreds of millions of dollars annually, the FBI said in a cyber intelligence bulletin obtained by KrebsOnSecurity.
 
The US law enforcement agency said this was the first known report of criminals compromising the hi-tech meters, and that it expected this type of fraud to spread across the country as more utilities deploy smart grid technology.


Read more: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/it-pro/security-it/smart-meter-hacks-likely-to-spread-fbi-20120410-1wm84.html#ixzz1rd3Rk7zW (http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/it-pro/security-it/smart-meter-hacks-likely-to-spread-fbi-20120410-1wm84.html#ixzz1rd3Rk7zW)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: krisandkev on April 10, 2012, 08:06:28 PM
Yep, the smarter we get!  Just like when petrol stations became smarter and stopped employing drive way attendants and now they have problems with people driving off after not paying for the fuel and now they are talking, again, about paying for your fuel before you fuel up.  ATM’s giving you the choice of watching a 30 second ad and you do not have to pay a fee, too bad for the line up behind you! Yep, we are just getting smarter and smarter.   Kevin
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Chris-Vi on April 10, 2012, 08:18:57 PM
I don't know about other states in the US but in Florida you had to go and pay for your fuel first. But also most of the servo's also have pumps where you can pay by card at the bowser like Woolworths do here but they take all cards. Can make things a lot quicker than when someone goes into pay for their fuel and then decides to do a weeks shopping while you are next in the queue.  :cheers:
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on April 10, 2012, 09:10:02 PM
Yep the US has been pay before fill (cash and card) for as long as I can remember, I don't know why they don't do it here.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on April 10, 2012, 09:15:27 PM
Quote from: krisandkev
  ATM’s giving you the choice of watching a 30 second ad and you do not have to pay a fee, too bad for the line up behind you! Yep, we are just getting smarter and smarter.   Kevin
which bank is that, aint seen that one yet!
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: krisandkev on April 10, 2012, 09:28:26 PM
It was in the news that some ATM's will trial the ads. Cannot recall if it was the banks or the non bank ATM's.
Re the USA pay before you fill, what about if you are filling up and naturally you do not know how much it will take?
I know some outback servos here are requiring a credit card before they turn the pump on.  Sad that we all have to suffer because of the few grubs.   kevin
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on April 11, 2012, 07:53:39 PM
It can't be, and all the fan boys told me Macs don't get viruses  ;D

Apple crafting weapon to vanquish Flashback virus
http://www.theage.com.au/digital-life/consumer-security/apple-crafting-weapon-to-vanquish-flashback-virus-20120411-1wpwl.html (http://www.theage.com.au/digital-life/consumer-security/apple-crafting-weapon-to-vanquish-flashback-virus-20120411-1wpwl.html)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: bobnrob on April 12, 2012, 10:08:45 AM
It can't be, and all the fan boys told me Macs don't get viruses  ;D


Some more reading ---> here (http://securitywatch.pcmag.com/none/296449-flashback-ends-mac-s-no-virus-reputation-experts-say)  :P
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Campfire on April 14, 2012, 12:24:55 AM
In the online Sydney Morning Herald under world / strange but true:

A 43 year old exhausted man in Germany locked himself on an apartment balcony and called police because the women he was with was demanding  too much sex from him, and had barricaded the apartment door so he couldn't get out. The 43 year old male called police on a mobile phone, who then arrested the women for false imprisonment etc.


Some people are so lucky....

Story found on  smh.com.au/world/strangebuttrue

I love these stories when they pop up

Campfire  :cheers: :cup:
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: cancan on April 14, 2012, 07:03:28 AM
Did they mention the address at all
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on April 14, 2012, 07:09:25 AM
http://www.theage.com.au/national/milne-fires-up-as-brown-quits-20120413-1wz3t.html (http://www.theage.com.au/national/milne-fires-up-as-brown-quits-20120413-1wz3t.html)

Don't let the door hit you on the way out! Thanks for a tax that will cripple the enconomy and the country. I guess he knew his party will be decimated at the next election so he got out now.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: krisandkev on April 14, 2012, 07:28:51 AM
Has anyone actually read the speech he made recently?  :-\ This link is to the Greens web site and his speech. http://greensmps.org.au/content/news-stories/bob-brown-delivers-3rd-annual-green-oration (http://greensmps.org.au/content/news-stories/bob-brown-delivers-3rd-annual-green-oration)
I can't believe he was voted in by sane voters and has been paid heaps by us all, and imagine his super payout!

Maybe he was abducted by aliens some time back and they did nasty things to him and that is why he is a few politicians short of a cabinet?  8)
Kevin
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Campfire on April 14, 2012, 09:36:57 AM
Has anyone actually read the speech he made recently?  :-\ This link is to the Greens web site and his speech. http://greensmps.org.au/content/news-stories/bob-brown-delivers-3rd-annual-green-oration (http://greensmps.org.au/content/news-stories/bob-brown-delivers-3rd-annual-green-oration)
I can't believe he was voted in by sane voters and has been paid heaps by us all, and imagine his super payout!

Maybe he was abducted by aliens some time back and they did nasty things to him and that is why he is a few politicians short of a cabinet?  8)
Kevin


Hey Kevin,

Had a good read of your link, kind of started out like " Long long ago in a galaxy far far away"

and the way its been written I kind of presumed it would end hours later with " may the force be with you"

I'm starting think that maybe old Bob is a Jedi Master.  Yet again I see a pattern emerging here , Master Jedi Yoda is green, and old Bob belongs to the Greens ( coincidence or not).

I think I will vote for the Dark Side next election.

Campfire
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: taipan on April 14, 2012, 10:01:42 AM
Hopefully people will wake up and vote out "Bob Brown's B**ch" at the next election.
Carbon tax won't make a blind bit of difference to companies, they will just pass on the cost to us poor mugs and viola, Labor has another slush fund.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Campfire on April 14, 2012, 12:02:47 PM
Hopefully people will wake up and vote out "Bob Brown's B**ch" at the next election.
Carbon tax won't make a blind bit of difference to companies, they will just pass on the cost to us poor mugs and viola, Labor has another slush fund.

Totally agree x 2

I am a fan of Bobs favorites people, the shooters & fishers party.

I also work in Mining.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Wandering Tassie on April 14, 2012, 03:11:49 PM
You will think Bob was an angel when you see what his replacement is really like. If you looked at her during the hand over she could hardly keep the grin of her face just thinking about all that power she now has.

Trevor
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: taipan on April 14, 2012, 03:13:33 PM
Totally agree x 2

I am a fan of Bobs favorites people, the shooters & fishers party.

I also work in Mining.

You forgot all us 4x4 drivers  :angel:

I work in downstream gas industry (unfortunately don't get the huge bucks the guys on the rigs get)

You will think Bob was an angel when you see what his replacement is really like. If you looked at her during the hand over she could hardly keep the grin of her face just thinking about all that power she now has.

Trevor

My guess is she won't be there long, just have to wait for the next election.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: davo69 and the Nurse on April 18, 2012, 08:37:01 AM
http://www.themorningbulletin.com.au/story/2012/04/18/oh-baby-jill-helps-dad-deliver-his-girl/ (http://www.themorningbulletin.com.au/story/2012/04/18/oh-baby-jill-helps-dad-deliver-his-girl/)

A good news article, featuring Jillsy!
Excellent work Jill!

the Nurse
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on April 20, 2012, 12:42:30 PM
How kewl would this be to find.

Quote
The extraordinary plans to dig up the lost squadron were revealed this weekend as David Cameron visits the country.
Now, David Cundall, 62, of Sandtoft, near S****horpe, has spoken about his quest to recover the Spitfires and get them airborne.

Mr Cundall has spent £130,000 of his own money, visited Burma 12 times, persuaded the country’s notoriously secretive regime to trust him, and all the time sought testimony from a dwindling band of Far East veterans in order to locate the Spitfires.
Yet his treasure hunt was sparked by little more than a throwaway remark from a group of US veterans, made 15 years ago to his friend and fellow aviation archaeologist Jim Pearce.


Mr Cundall said: “The veterans had served in a construction battalion. They told Jim: 'We’ve done some pretty silly things in our time, but the silliest was burying Spitfires.’ And when Jim got back from the US, he told me.”
 
 
Mr Cundall realised that the Spitfires would have been buried in their transport crates.
 
Before burial, the aeroplanes would have been waxed, wrapped in greased paper and their joints tarred, to protect them against decay. There seemed to be a chance that somewhere in Burma, there lay Spitfires that could be restored to flying condition.
 
He was determined to find them. The first step was to place advertisements in magazines, trying to find soldiers who buried Spitfires.
 
“The trouble was that many of them were dying of old age.”

He visited Burma over and over again, slowly building friendly relations with the military junta that have for decades held power in the capital, Rangoon.
 
“In the end the minders trusted me so much they would let me hold their AK-47s while they ate the lunch I had bought them.”
 
And finally, he found the Spitfires, at a location that is being kept a closely guarded secret.
 
Mr Cundall said: “We sent a borehole down and used a camera to look at the crates. They seemed to be in good condition.”
 
Mr Cundall explained that in August 1945 the Mark XIV aeroplanes, which used Rolls-Royce Griffon engines instead of the Merlins of earlier models, were put in crates and transported from the factory in Castle Bromwich, in the West Midlands, to Burma.
 
Once they arrived at the RAF base, however, the Spitfires were deemed surplus to requirements. The war was in its final months and fighting was by now increasingly focused on 'island-hopping’ to clear the Japanese of their remaining strongholds in the Pacific. Land-based Spitfires, as opposed to carrier-based Seafires, did not have the required range.
 
The order was given to bury 12 Spitfires while they were still in their transport crates.
 
Then two weeks later, the first atom bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. The Japanese surrendered on September 2 1945.
 
It is possible that a further eight Spitfires were then buried in December 1945, bringing the potential total of lost Spitfires to 20.
 
Mr Cundall said that about 21,000 Spitfires were built, but at the end of the war very few were wanted.
 
“In 1945, Spitfires were ten a penny. Jets were coming into service. Spitfires were struck off charge, unwanted. Lots of Spitfires were just pushed off the back of aircraft carriers into the sea.
 
“On land, you couldn’t leave them for the locals – they might have ended up being used against you. It was a typical British solution: 'Let’s bury them lads.’ They might have planned to come back and dig them up again. They never did.”
 
To meet the £500,000 cost of the excavation Mr Cundall enlisted the help of Steve Boultbee Brooks, 51, a commercial property investor who also runs the Boultbee Flight Academy, in Chichester, West Sussex, which teaches people to fly on the two-seater Spitfire that Mr Brooks bought for £1.78 million in 2009.
 
Ground radar images showed that inside the crates were Spitfires with their wings packed alongside the fuselages.
 
The Britons now want to work to restore as many of the 20 Spitfires as possible and get them flying. If the project works, it will nearly double the number of airworthy Spitfires. There are currently only about 35 flying in the world.
 
Mr Cundall said: “We want to dig as many Spitfires up as we find.

“Spitfires are beautiful aeroplanes and should not be rotting away in a foreign land. They saved our neck in the Battle of Britain and they should be preserved.”
 
The final obstacle to recovering the Spitfires, however, is political: international sanctions forbid the movement of military materials in and out of Burma, and it was also feared the Burmese government would not allow any foreign excavations on their territory.
 
Because of the new, reforming stance of the Burmese government, it is likely some sanctions will be lifted after an EU review begins on April 23.
 
With the help of David Cameron and his visit to Burma, a deal is currently being negotiated and hopes are high that it will conclude with President Thein Sein of Burma granting permission for the dig.
 
Mr Brooks, who returned to his Oxford home on Saturday, after helping open negotiations with the Burmese authorities, said: “Our hope is that we can be digging them out in the next three or four weeks. Then the plan is to get as many of them flying as possible.
 
“They have been in the ground for more than 65 years, so it is not a case of taking them out of the crates, putting them together and flying them. There is a lot of work to do. We may have to use parts of many planes to make perhaps a couple airworthy.
 
“But if the crates didn’t get waterlogged, the Spitfires might be in pretty amazing condition. It’s also encouraging that they put teak beams over the crates so they wouldn’t be crushed by the earth when they were buried.”
 
Mr Cundall also raised the tantalising prospect that there may be more buried Spitfires out there.
 
“It’s possible there are other Spitfires buried around different sites in Burma. I have heard about 36 in one burial; 18 in another; 6 in another. And when they were buried, they would have been brand new, never taken out of the box.”
 
Mr Brooks, however, cautioned: “People have spent decades scouring the earth for Spitfires. If other aeroplanes are there, they may be very difficult to find.”
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/asia/burma/9204921/British-farmers-quest-to-find-lost-Spitfires-in-Burma.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/asia/burma/9204921/British-farmers-quest-to-find-lost-Spitfires-in-Burma.html)
 
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Roddersz on April 21, 2012, 11:56:05 PM
How kewl would this be to find.


Little bit off topic, but this one has me wanting to head north for the winter with a metal detector lol!

http://www.brokenwings.com.au/index.htm (http://www.brokenwings.com.au/index.htm) - link is to a crowd doing a doco on it.

Cheers
Rod
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on April 30, 2012, 01:07:25 PM
WHAT THE ****
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hahahahahahahahahahahaha dont old people pay for blue pills each time for this result? ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
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Quote
A Californian motorcycle enthusiast has taken legal action after a bike seat gave him a 20-month erection.

Straight from the “only in America” files comes this – a Californian man is suing BMW North America over a seat that gave him a severe case of priapism (A persistent, lasting erection) that has lasted for 20 months.

Henry Wolf claims his 1993 BMW motorcycle, or more specifically the bike’s “ridge-like” seat, gave him a “severe case of priapism” when he took it for a four-hour ride on May 1, 2010, according to the Courthouse News Service.

Wolf is suing BMW North America and the seat’s manufacturer, Corbin-Pacific, in a product liability lawsuit in the California Superior Court in San Francisco, claiming the “negligent design, manufacture and/or installation of the seat” has caused the painful condition.
http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/bmw-sued-over-bikeinduced-erection-20120430-1xty4.html (http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/bmw-sued-over-bikeinduced-erection-20120430-1xty4.html)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: LJs GU on April 30, 2012, 01:37:39 PM
Hmm anyone know if you can buy the bike over here?... and how quick could I get a bike licence?
LJ
Title: When is enough enough!!!
Post by: Bird on May 02, 2012, 12:12:15 AM
he'd be on a zimmer frame by now wouldnt he?
(http://www.australianclimatemadness.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/flogging_dead_horse_what.jpg)

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Stallone works on fifth Rambo movie
Los Angeles
May 2, 2012

Sylvester Stallone is set to don his famed red headband once more, with the actor working on a fifth Rambo blockbuster.

The action star last reprised his role of the Vietnam veteran in 2008's Rambo, and he's revealed he's writing a draft for one final instalment for his classic character to give him a fitting send off.

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/movies/stallone-works-on-fifth-rambo-movie-20120501-1xwrv.html#ixzz1tcwj6WgO (http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/movies/stallone-works-on-fifth-rambo-movie-20120501-1xwrv.html#ixzz1tcwj6WgO)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on May 03, 2012, 08:56:09 AM
Well buggar me.
Commonwealth Bank cuts 40bp from borrowing rates  (http://www.theage.com.au/business/commonwealth-bank-cuts-40bp-from-borrowing-rates-20120503-1y03b.html)
The CBA has dropped it's rate by .4%
Won't take effect until about the 11th.
Gotta be happy with that.
 :cheers:
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on May 03, 2012, 12:36:27 PM
WTF is going on with all the job losses in the last month...
http://www.theage.com.au/business/truckies-terminated-as-1st-fleet-goes-under-20120503-1y018.html (http://www.theage.com.au/business/truckies-terminated-as-1st-fleet-goes-under-20120503-1y018.html)

How many 100,000 more to go before xmas??

I was thinkin of a career change.. but fawk that now... Not the time to lose/change ya job...
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: bobnrob on May 03, 2012, 01:14:56 PM
WTF???

Families asked to take in asylum seekers, and be paid for it (http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/national/aussies-asked-to-take-in-asylum-seekers-and-be-paid-for-it/story-e6freooo-1226345262761?sv=64f2192022bb8db54ce66ae7304dea7)

The bleeding hearts should be doing it for $000
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on May 03, 2012, 01:21:49 PM
WTF???

Families asked to take in asylum seekers, and be paid for it (http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/national/aussies-asked-to-take-in-asylum-seekers-and-be-paid-for-it/story-e6freooo-1226345262761?sv=64f2192022bb8db54ce66ae7304dea7)

The bleeding hearts should be doing it for $000


And whats to stop the rip off's.
Some happy clapper was saying on the idiot box at lunch time, that the asylum-seekers are matched to people that are willing to put asylum-seekers up.
 
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on May 03, 2012, 01:28:51 PM
WTF???

Families asked to take in asylum seekers, and be paid for it (http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/national/aussies-asked-to-take-in-asylum-seekers-and-be-paid-for-it/story-e6freooo-1226345262761?sv=64f2192022bb8db54ce66ae7304dea7)

The bleeding hearts should be doing it for $000
I suggest they are not even brought onto land... well not our land. We have enough of them.. there are countries in Europe that flat out refuse to accept ANY.. Why are we such a sponge...?
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Mrs smith on May 03, 2012, 01:41:50 PM
Why are we such sponge's ?
Because it makes a few soft cocs feel like they've done some good.

Whats with all the job losses ?
A true reflection of the state of the Aussie economy, just wish the moaners would point there
fingers in the right direction ( Canberra )
Government needs to realize we can't all be employed as a poly or in a mine.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on May 03, 2012, 08:59:30 PM
Bye bye aussie car industry and another 200,000 jobs.


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Overseas report claims Commodore will move offshore – but when?

The Holden Commodore’s long-term export hopes to North America may have been dealt a blow – before the revival has even begun.

US website Car and Driver has made the sensational claim that production of the Commodore sedan, wagon and ute – and the Caprice limousine and police car – will shift to North America from 2015.

The website says localised versions of the cars will migrate to a new platform and “full production will shift to North America”.

However, this is at odds with recent reports that Holden is trying to revive a Commodore export program to North America as early as next year.

It would be highly unusual for Holden or any manufacturer to invest in an export program to last only two years.

Holden spokeswoman Emily Perry told Drive: “Stories like these are hugely speculative and try and piece together snippets of information and whispers about possible future global plans.

“We’re not going to add fuel to the fire, we haven't announced details about our own future models for the Australian market, so we're not in a position to confirm, deny or announce details about other markets either.”

Drive understands Holden’s export of the Commodore will go ahead as planned from next year – although the manufacturer is yet to confirm this – and the model will likely run for four to five years.

But who will build the Commodore from 2018 – when the all-new generation car is due – remains unclear.

The 2018 Commodore/Chevrolet SS could indeed be built in North America – and depending on currency and other factors the vehicle may be imported into Australia.

This would free Holden to build another, more popular model on its local assembly line. In April the Commodore posted its second-lowest monthly sales result on record.

Holden currently builds the Cruze sedan and hatch, as well as the full range of Commodore and Caprice vehicles.

But given the dramatic decline in large-car sales, Holden is likely considering what else it could build at its Adelaide factory.

Small cars and compact softroaders are the two biggest segments of the Australian market: could Holden build a future generation Captiva locally?

Holden recently received a new round of taxpayer assistance – $275 million from state and federal governments – to continue manufacturing until 2022. But it did not specify which vehicles it would build.

Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: fuji on May 03, 2012, 10:07:07 PM
Earn big dollars! The government will pay 300 a week to sponsor an asylum seeker. My pensioner mother and father never got that muc h money in a week. They worked all their lives. Come to Australia the lucky country!!! FED UP
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Fridge Magnet on May 04, 2012, 12:13:13 AM
Can't speak for the rest of Australia, but the Sudanese in our neck of the woods seem to be pretty good people. They certainly fill the job vacuum that the local dole bludgers are unwilling to apply for, mostly at the abattoir. There are 4 Sudanese kids in the U/14 footy team that I coach and I would have to say that they are up there with the politest, hardest working kids on the team.

My wife works at the local hospital and has has x-rayed a few of these kids (and their parents), she asked the radiologist why their bones came up a funny shade of grey and he had to consult the text books to work out that it was rickets brought about by severe childhood malnutrition, they hadn't seen it before.

So just saying that while the pay per stay scheme outlined above may not be the best idea that there are good, hardworking people with a genuine reason to leave their country that can contribute to Australia as a whole (here at least). I'd happily exchange the 'Aussie' serial dole bludgers in town for more Sudanese.

A better program might be to send the 'long term unemployed' to Sudan for a bit, see how choosy they are about jobs then.

Call me a bleeding heart soft c@#k or whatever but I have no problem whatsoever with immigrants who are prepared to work hard and contribute to the local community.   
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on May 04, 2012, 12:18:51 AM
Can't speak for the rest of Australia, but the Sudanese in our neck of the woods seem to be pretty good people. They certainly fill the job vacuum that the local dole bludgers are unwilling to apply for, mostly at the abattoir. There are 4 Sudanese kids in the U/14 footy team that I coach and I would have to say that they are up there with the politest, hardest working kids on the team.

My wife works at the local hospital and has has x-rayed a few of these kids (and their parents), she asked the radiologist why their bones came up a funny shade of grey and he had to consult the text books to work out that it was rickets brought about by severe childhood malnutrition, they hadn't seen it before.

So just saying that while the pay per stay scheme outlined above may not be the best idea that there are good, hardworking people with a genuine reason to leave their country that can contribute to Australia as a whole (here at least). I'd happily exchange the 'Aussie' serial dole bludgers in town for more Sudanese.

A better program might be to send the 'long term unemployed' to Sudan for a bit, see how choosy they are about jobs then.

Call me a bleeding heart soft c@#k or whatever but I have no problem whatsoever with immigrants who are prepared to work hard and contribute to the local community.
Spend a day in Dandenong/Endevour Hills and see if your mind changes... yes there are good and bad everywhere..
agree with you on the dole bludgers.. i know 2x 50yr old stoners who have never had a job on the books since leaving school.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Fridge Magnet on May 04, 2012, 12:25:03 AM
Mate there are generations of families down here who have never worked a day in their lives. Like I said, I can only speak for where I live. BTW I spent 3 years at Dandy TAFE in the early 90's and wouldn't go back on a dare  ;D
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Mace on May 07, 2012, 01:18:01 PM
This is doing the email rounds ATM,  I could be interested in it!

   

Dear Prime Minister,
 
Please find below our suggestion for fixing the Australian economy.
 
Instead of giving billions of dollars for projects that nobody needs or wants e.g. insulation bats, Solar panels, School fund to have 3 assembly halls at ten times the price for 30 students Why not use the following plan.
 
You can call it the Gillard Redhead Retirement Plan:
 
There are about 5 million people over 50 in the work force.
 
Pay them Â$ 2 million each severance for early retirement with the following stipulations:
 
1) They MUST retire.
Five million job openings - unemployment fixed
 
2) They MUST buy a new Australian car.
Five million cars ordered - Car Industry fixed
 
3) They MUST either buy a house or pay off their mortgage -
Housing Crisis fixed
 
4) They MUST send their kids to school/college/university -
Crime rate fixed
 
5) They MUST buy Â$100 WORTH of alcohol/tobacco a week .....
And there's your money back in duty/tax etc
 
It can't get any easier than that!
 
 
Also
Let's put the pensioners in jail and the criminals in a nursing home.
 
This way the pensioners would have access to showers, hobbies and walks.
 
They'd receive unlimited free prescriptions, dental and medical treatment, wheel chairs etc and they'd receive money instead of paying it out.
 
They would have constant video monitoring, so they could be helped instantly, if they fell, or needed assistance.
 
Bedding would be washed twice a week, and all clothing would be ironed and returned to them.
 
A guard would check on them every 20 minutes and bring their meals and snacks to their cell..
 
They would have family visits in a suite built for that purpose.
 
They would have access to a library, weight room, spiritual counselling, pool and education.
 
Simple clothing, shoes, slippers, PJ's and legal aid would be free, on request.
 
Private, secure rooms for all, with an exercise outdoor yard, with gardens.
 
Each senior could have a PC a TV radio and daily phone calls.
 
There would be a board of directors to hear complaints, and the guards would have a code of conduct that would be strictly adhered to.
 
The criminals would get cold food, be left all alone and unsupervised. Lights off at 8pm, and showers once a week.  Live in a tiny room and pay Â$400.00 per week and have no hope of ever getting out.
 
Think about this (more points of contention):
 
COWS
Is it just me, or does anyone else find it amazing that during the mad cow epidemic our government could track a single cow, born in Goondiwindi almost three years ago, right to the paddock where she slept in the feedlot at Bony Mountain?
 
And, they even tracked her calves to their stalls. But they are unable to locate 125,000 illegal immigrants wandering around our country. Maybe we should give each of them a cow.

Also;
Think about this ... If you don't want to forward this for fear of offending someone -- YOU ARE PART OF THE PROBLEM! It is time for us grumpy old folk of Australia to speak up!
 




 
 

 

 

 
 
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: xcvator on May 07, 2012, 02:05:32 PM
I'll drink to that  :cup:  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Mrs smith on May 07, 2012, 03:40:31 PM
Hear,Hear
That email should be on the front page of every newspaper in the country.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: 3.8v6lover on May 07, 2012, 04:16:04 PM
Spot on!! ;D
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Davepatrol on May 07, 2012, 04:33:01 PM

 I don't know how fairdinkum this is, Don't they have chassie rails in their trailers, cause I can't see how the truck didnt get dragged down the track.
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/8463272/truck-cut-in-half-by-train-at-level-crossing (http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/8463272/truck-cut-in-half-by-train-at-level-crossing)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: singo-26 on May 07, 2012, 04:33:21 PM

 
 
 
Also
Let's put the pensioners in jail and the criminals in a nursing home.
 
This way the pensioners would have access to showers, hobbies and walks.
 
They'd receive unlimited free prescriptions, dental and medical treatment, wheel chairs etc and they'd receive money instead of paying it out.
 
They would have constant video monitoring, so they could be helped instantly, if they fell, or needed assistance.
 
Bedding would be washed twice a week, and all clothing would be ironed and returned to them.
 
A guard would check on them every 20 minutes and bring their meals and snacks to their cell..
 
They would have family visits in a suite built for that purpose.
 
They would have access to a library, weight room, spiritual counselling, pool and education.
 
Simple clothing, shoes, slippers, PJ's and legal aid would be free, on request.
 
Private, secure rooms for all, with an exercise outdoor yard, with gardens.
 
Each senior could have a PC a TV radio and daily phone calls.
 
There would be a board of directors to hear complaints, and the guards would have a code of conduct that would be strictly adhered to.
 
The criminals would get cold food, be left all alone and unsupervised. Lights off at 8pm, and showers once a week.  Live in a tiny room and pay Â$400.00 per week and have no hope of ever getting out


Having in the last fortnight put my Mother into full time care with Parkinsons at 68, It's scary how true that is, only where she is it's not for the hard work of the nurses!
 :cheers:
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Cloud Basher on May 07, 2012, 08:02:50 PM
Unions and the Labour Party rock!!!!!!  Don't know why you would ever vote coalition??? ??? ??? ??? 

Once again the unions and Labour have shown how good they are at running this country.  Libs get voted out, Labour takes over, country goes to hell in a hand basket.  Libs get voted back in, mess gets fixed, country on mend and then we vote Labour in again.  Damn we are smart people...

Sorry just had to vent.  But I guess that is the beauty of a democracy ain't it.  We get the government we deserve...

Cheers
CB
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Benduro on May 07, 2012, 08:35:53 PM
O.K I'll bite...
Don't believe all you hear on talk back radio or today tonight >:(
Sick to death of all the anti Labor/Gillard sentiment.
I bet if you lived in Spain where unemployment is at 24% you would think Australia looks pretty bloody good with figures of 5% unemployment.
Julia is also doing the job with a minority government and considering this has made excellent progress and reform, imo.
Problem for Labor is that they have to battle a negative mainstream media with a vested interest to feed the fears of large sections of the Australian community ??? They also have to invest and rebuild after years of conservative rule.
Oh and on the poor buggers seeking refuge in 'the lucky country', how about we give them a break as they've been through enough and have a lot to offer... The least we can do is take them in and show them a different life, it's our responsibility as citizens of the world :angel: Also, lets not forget that it was immigrant labour that made Australia plumper!
Let's Switch off the fear monger talk back radio half wits and current affairs programs who continue to insult Australian's intelligence!!!
 :cheers:
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on May 07, 2012, 08:40:59 PM
That's the funniest post of the thread.
(http://www.hairfysh.com/images/Icons/Smileys/smiley-laughing011.gif)

  :cheers:
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on May 07, 2012, 08:44:33 PM
Julia is also doing the job with a minority government and considering this has made excellent progress and reform, imo.

This part made me laugh the most, Bob has been doing the job for her...
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: cruisindub on May 07, 2012, 09:10:14 PM
J
Oh and on the poor buggers seeking refuge in 'the lucky country', how about we give them a break as they've been through enough and have a lot to offer... The least we can do is take them in and show them a different life, it's our responsibility as citizens of the world

How many refugees will you be taking into your family home.?
$300 a week each, easier than working.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on May 07, 2012, 09:36:41 PM
Quote from: cruisindub
How many refugees will you be taking into your family home.?
$300 a week each, easier than working.
None... and I hope nobody in my area does..
Magically, crime seems to follow some of those groups... those really dark dudes moved in our area, and *all of a sudden* the place is coated in graffiti tags... just coincidence.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Cloud Basher on May 07, 2012, 10:04:51 PM
Benduro,
That is what makes Australia what it is mate.  Our ability to agree to disagree.  I think it was Churchill who said something along the lines of "Democracy is the worst form of government... Until you look at the alternatives".

I actually didn't post it to get a bite, just to vent my frustration.  But let me state this again.  In a democracy we get the government we deserve.  So lets go to the polls so intelligent Australians' can have their say and get the government we deserve so we can get away from Bob Brown who represents less than 33,000 people in this country of $22M having an inordinate amount of power.  Please remember that Julia sold out to the Carbon tax and mining tax in part to appease Bob Brown to ensure she was able to form a minority government.  We reap what we sow.

But the biggest thing that gets me with the current Labour government is they are all so "shocked" about what the unions (specifically the HSU at this stage) have done.  It is ALL jobs for the boys (and girl?) who have been union stalwarts.  They have all been there, just never got caught with their hand in the cookie jar.  Bugger all of them have ever held a REAL job in their life.  Perhaps the only person who had come close to owning his own business and so being able to employ people was Peter Garrett!  I think that is the problem with the entire Labour Party.  They have no idea of the trials and tribulations involved in actually running and being responsible for peoples livelihood.

Anyway I apologise for turning this topic political, should have chucked it in the rant thread not this one.  Mods delete as required.

Cheers
CB
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: cruisindub on May 08, 2012, 12:09:03 AM
None... and I hope nobody in my area does..
Magically, crime seems to follow some of those groups... those really dark dudes moved in our area, and *all of a sudden* the place is coated in graffiti tags... just coincidence.

Dunno, thinking about renting out my back room, could get about 15 in there I reckon.
$300 a pop,  4500 a week.

Just doing my bit for the country.

Good citizen that I am.

Lets see how many of the do gooders take em in.


Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on May 08, 2012, 09:21:44 AM
Lets change tact.

This 15 year old scrote (old enough to know that a knife will kill someoene, why else is he carrying it?) murders a woman.

You can picture him on the day, he would have been 30 ft wide and made of titanium.. Now hes in court, the lawyer is and hs parents have told him to be all marshmallow soft, and sorry...

I hope the husband of the side repays the favour, and gives this little **** a "slight jab" (as he puts it to his mate on the phone) as well...
Theres no way he will get any time, or punishment, probably a "court based order" go clean some Shithouses for a week...

Why is everyone carryin a knife these days? What happened to hving a problem with someone, punch on 1 on 1 then walk away?

Im all an eye for an eye these days, never used to be when I was 3yrs old..

Im waiting for the backup defence fo Bad childhood, drugs, pissed, the voices, blah blah blah....

Quote
Knife just went in, says 15-year-old boy
A boy charged with stabbing a mother-of-three moments after egging her Melbourne home had told how the knife ‘‘just went in’’ after she ran toward him, a court has heard.
 
The 15-year-old boy is charged with unlawfully killing the Melbourne mother in the city’s north on July 3 last year.
 
The court heard the mother was stabbed while her husband and their 11-year-old daughter were nearby, after they had chased a group of youths who had just thrown eggs at their home.

A committal hearing in a Victorian Children’s Court heard the boy and three friends had been playing billiards when they decided to egg someone’s house.
 
The boy facing charges had suggested egging the woman’s house because he said he had been bullied by her son, the court heard.
 
One of the four youths, giving evidence yesterday, said they had thrown eggs at the house when they spotted the family in their car.
 
‘‘It looked like he wanted to run us over,’’ he told the court.He said he hid after backhanding and egging the 11-year-old girl when she got out of the car and grabbed at his leg.
 
When he telephoned his friend from his hiding spot, his friend had told him, ‘‘Bro, I just stabbed someone.’’
 
All four were then driven to the home of the youth facing charges by his older brother, who told the court he disposed of the knife in a lake.
 
In a statement to police tendered to the court, the youth who hid after the egging said the 15-year-old facing charges told him he gave the woman a ‘‘slight jab’’ after she came at him.
 
‘‘He was like, ’I just pulled a knife out, and she just ran straight to me, and it just went in,’’’ the youth said in his statement.
 
He told the court the stabbing ‘‘sounded like it was accidental’’.
 
He said his friend was in shock when he heard from media reports that the woman had died.‘‘He was just laying in bed like an absolute insane person,’’ he said.
 
The youth told police that when he saw the knife, the entire blade was covered in an orange liquid.
 
‘‘I was thinking to myself, ’It can’t be this deep,’ and then I realised it was blood,’’ he said.

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/knife-just-went-in-says-15yearold-boy-20120507-1y94l.html#ixzz1uEEuFK7Q (http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/knife-just-went-in-says-15yearold-boy-20120507-1y94l.html#ixzz1uEEuFK7Q)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: bobnrob on May 08, 2012, 10:00:13 AM
O.K I'll bite...
Don't believe all you hear on talk back radio or today tonight >:(
 :cheers:

Benduro, you had me up till there, then your post went pear shaped!

It is amazing how all the 'Julia/Labour haters' have such very short memories  ::)
But it is the game of politics...completely blank your mind to what has gone before, & oppose the current party of the day, irrespective of who! 
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Benduro on May 08, 2012, 07:47:35 PM
All good guys... Cloud Basher, I too should have posted in the rant thread as I was probably equally frustrated ;D
Differing opinions is what makes the world go round it's just that some get more exposure than others and I worry that such a high percentage of the Australian population vote with little or no idea and based on misinformation  ???
If people are voting with an informed opinion then great as no matter what side of politics you are on it is this that ultimately will hold politicians and their parties to account.
 :cheers:
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on May 10, 2012, 02:15:54 PM
This could be interesting

Quote
MONTREAL—An internal memo showing that Imperial Tobacco has known cigarettes to be deadly and addictive since the 1980s has been entered into evidence in Quebec’s $27 billion class-action lawsuit against Big Tobacco, despite repeated objections from the company’s lawyers.

In the memo, Bob Bexon, Imperial Tobacco’s former director of Marketing Research and Development, admits that the only thing keeping tobacco companies in business is the addictiveness of cigarettes.

“The only remaining ‘benefit’ of cigarette smoking is the psychological assist it provides in terms of stress reduction,” Bexon writes in the confidential memo.
If our product was not addictive we would not sell a single cigarette next week in spite of these positive psychological attributes.”
 
Bexon’s 10-page handwritten memo was sent as an update to senior management on “Project Viking,” an internal evaluation from 1986 to 1987 that sought to assess smokers’ health concerns. Imperial Tobacco lawyer Suzanne Côté had argued against the document being introduced as evidence on the grounds that it was not pertinent and based on hearsay.

“The crux of the problem is personal health,” Bexon writes. “Social unacceptability, passive smoking effects, price, aroma, after effects are all distant seconds to the key smoker’s concern that they are damaging their health — contributing to their own death.

Death is not the entire problem,” Bexon goes on. “The key health issue is lung cancer. Fear of cancer as much as fear of mortality with its public perception of slow lingering painful etc. (sic) is a real problem.”


http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/1175723--tobacco-company-knew-smoking-was-deadly-in-the-80s-memo-shows (http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/1175723--tobacco-company-knew-smoking-was-deadly-in-the-80s-memo-shows)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on May 10, 2012, 07:31:15 PM
Sorry I don't have a link.
Reading a story in the latest Open Road Magazine.
It is about how people put the wrong fuel type in the vehicles, thank God I have never done this,  8)
Anyway, a statistic that blow me away was that 8 out of 10 people that have done this, still start their vehicle and try and drive it, knowing they have put the wrong fuel in. (http://www.hairfysh.com/images/Icons/Smileys/shocked.gif)
Why would you?


Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Mace on May 10, 2012, 09:02:42 PM
Why would you?

Our vehicle fleet at work is about 60 vehicles, we get five or six a year incorrectly filled.

Thank goodness they all have fleetcards.  At least the console operator at the servo's can tell the drivers concerned that they have put the wrong fuel in, as each vehicle has a dedicated fuel type assigned to it.

Otherwise, the drivers concerned usually dont have a clue that have used the wrong fuel until they swipe the card.  They then get told "sorry, you cant put ulp on that card madam, its diesel only".

We have tried "Deisel Fuel Only" stickers on the fuel cap, inside the fuel flap, and on the outside of the fuel flap, it dont make any difference.

At least our LPG Falcons cant get the wrong fuel!!

Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on May 10, 2012, 09:10:02 PM
G'day Mace,
Geez mate that would be a PITA.

"sorry, you cant put ulp on that card madam, its diesel only"
And the look on their face  :-[

"At least our LPG Falcons cant get the wrong fuel!!"  ;D
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Mace on May 11, 2012, 09:30:17 AM
didnt realise one of our swaggers got about so much and was so interested in the arts!!

Cancan comes to Canberra:  ;D

http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/art-and-design/cancan-comes-to-canberra-with-toulouselautrec-show-20120510-1yfon.html (http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/art-and-design/cancan-comes-to-canberra-with-toulouselautrec-show-20120510-1yfon.html)

 :cheers:



Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Big Nath on May 11, 2012, 02:45:09 PM
Some motorists have all the luck!

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-news/motorists-showered-with-cash-on-western-ring-rd-reports/story-fn7x8me2-1226352763945 (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-news/motorists-showered-with-cash-on-western-ring-rd-reports/story-fn7x8me2-1226352763945)

Cheers!!
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on May 11, 2012, 02:59:49 PM
In that area, likely to be proceeds of crime...
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on May 11, 2012, 04:02:15 PM
In that area, likely to be proceeds of crime...
Someone has come forward to claim it...

good luck!
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on May 15, 2012, 07:17:35 PM
Someone has some explaining to do...
http://theage.drive.com.au/roads-and-traffic/outrage-after-drivers-forced-to-form-roadblock-20120515-1ynza.html (http://theage.drive.com.au/roads-and-traffic/outrage-after-drivers-forced-to-form-roadblock-20120515-1ynza.html)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Fridge Magnet on May 15, 2012, 11:51:03 PM
Someone has some explaining to do...
http://theage.drive.com.au/roads-and-traffic/outrage-after-drivers-forced-to-form-roadblock-20120515-1ynza.html (http://theage.drive.com.au/roads-and-traffic/outrage-after-drivers-forced-to-form-roadblock-20120515-1ynza.html)



I find it hard to believe that anyone would be stupid enough to deliberately block traffic in front of a pursuit. Sounds like the participants thought that was what happened. Maybe Roscoe P Coltrane was on secondment from Hazzard County?? Will be interesting to see the police statement.   
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: singo-26 on May 16, 2012, 01:02:10 AM
I find it hard to believe that anyone would be stupid enough to deliberately block traffic in front of a pursuit. Sounds like the participants thought that was what happened. Maybe Roscoe P Coltrane was on secondment from Hazzard County?? Will be interesting to see the police statement.

It's been done by truck drivers quite a few times that I've heard, I wouldn't be keen on doing it in a car though.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on May 16, 2012, 10:35:21 AM
Someone has some explaining to do...
http://theage.drive.com.au/roads-and-traffic/outrage-after-drivers-forced-to-form-roadblock-20120515-1ynza.html (http://theage.drive.com.au/roads-and-traffic/outrage-after-drivers-forced-to-form-roadblock-20120515-1ynza.html)
Someone will get 'retrained' or counselled..

be interesting to see what happened if those people refused to block the trafffic.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on May 16, 2012, 04:00:08 PM
They think of everything... and knowing how often it happens, they are prepared




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Land Rover has developed a survival kit you can eat.

Land Rover has taken a leaf out of the Bear Grylls text book and released a survival manual you can actually eat.

The guide provides basic survival techniques such as building a shelter and even hunting birds for dinner, should you find yourself stranded in the Arabian Desert with a broken-down Land Rover.

The book is printed on potato-starch paper with a glycerine-based ink for a slightly sweet flavour. It is said to offer a nutritional value equivalent to a cheeseburger, providing enough calories to endure the desert’s scorching temperatures, deadly animals and sinkholes a little longer.

It also covers topics such as whether to abandon your vehicle, as well as how to navigate the 2.3-million-square kilometre desert, signal for help and light a fire, to name a few.

Similar to army rations, the novel survival guide is wrapped in reflective packaging, which could be used to signal for help, and bound with a metal spiral used for cooking.

It was devised by the British off-road brand’s Middle Eastern ad agency, Y&R Dubai.

“We researched every indigenous animal and plant people could encounter in the Arabian Desert and how they could be used to survive,” the company says.

The book was sent to 5000 existing customers, added as a supplement to the vehicle’s owner’s manual and made freely available in sports stores across the Middle East.

The agency says Land Rover was so happy with the response it has requested the guide be inserted in a popular car magazine with a circulation of 70,000 readers.

Land Rover Australia marketing and public affairs manager Tim Krieger says the novel approach fits well with the brand’s “go anywhere” ethos and is investigating it for Australia.

It also fits well with the marque’s reputation for less-than-stellar reliability. Land Rover is a regular cellar-dweller in US automotive quality surveys.
http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/in-case-of-emergency-eat-this-book-20120516-1yqes.html (http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/in-case-of-emergency-eat-this-book-20120516-1yqes.html)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: cruisindub on May 16, 2012, 04:20:00 PM
They think of everything... and knowing how often it happens, they are prepared





What if you eat the wrong section.?
What if you eat the next section you were supposed to read?
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: fuji on May 16, 2012, 04:38:57 PM
If any of our blokes from our unit were involved, I hope they get their backsides kicked! :police:
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on May 18, 2012, 05:58:40 AM
Casey Stoner to retire.
MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner will retire at the end of the season (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/motorcycling/9273039/MotoGP-world-champion-Casey-Stoner-will-retire-at-the-end-of-the-season.html)
Well there ya go.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Mace on May 18, 2012, 11:10:40 AM
VF Holdens to be sold as Chevrolet SS.

http://www.ajc.com/sports/chevrolet-to-debut-rear-1439591.html (http://www.ajc.com/sports/chevrolet-to-debut-rear-1439591.html)

Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Mallory Black on May 18, 2012, 12:51:58 PM
We might start watching the Wiggles again.
the new Greg doesn't look half bad
http://www.couriermail.com.au/entertainment/music/wiggles-left-blue-over-sams-axing/story-e6freqgx-1226359379462 (http://www.couriermail.com.au/entertainment/music/wiggles-left-blue-over-sams-axing/story-e6freqgx-1226359379462)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: singo-26 on May 18, 2012, 02:56:35 PM
It probably wont make the news, but Kevin Rudd out and about in Woolworths Singleton, pressing the flesh and kissing babies................. Hmmmmmmmmm I wonder?
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: cruisindub on May 21, 2012, 11:59:18 AM
Earthquake in Ferraro, Italy. (Near Bologna) 6.0 on Richter scale with after shocks.
churches, towers, and castles reduced to rubble.
beautiful place. Magnificent history. Wonderful memories of that region.
All that is lost.

And not to mention the worst. 300 000 parmesan cheese's lost. That's a form of economy and credit. Livelihood and stability.
Is more than just cheese.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on May 22, 2012, 10:45:37 AM
I cannot believe there really are scum like this sharing my oxygen.

... and it was taped.. Why?


Sentence: Never to be released.

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THE horrific sound recording of 17-year-old David Auchterlonie reeling from a brutal axe strike came without warning - a terrible guttural moan that brought shrieks of distress from the victim's family and shocked many sitting in the court.
 
Then came the cold, angry voice of Matthew Milat.
 
''See this now, this is nothing, you wanna see what I'm f---ing capable of?'' the teenage relative of Ivan Milat said.
 
Advertisement: Story continues below


Blow by blow ... the axe that Matthew Milat used to kill David Auchterlonie.

''I'm being dead set Auchto, you wanna f---ing die man? You wanna f---ing get in my business?''
 
Just before another axe strike ends his life, David Auchterlonie is heard to reply: ''I give you my word, I don't … ''
 
The distressing recording was the traumatic climax of a sentencing hearing for Matthew Milat and Cohen Klein, both 19, in the NSW Supreme Court.


Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/the-sickening-sound-of-an-axe-on-its-victim-a-plaintive-plea-8230-and-silence-20120521-1z1dl.html (http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/the-sickening-sound-of-an-axe-on-its-victim-a-plaintive-plea-8230-and-silence-20120521-1z1dl.html)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on May 22, 2012, 01:16:15 PM
QANTAS splits domestic, international wings
http://www.theage.com.au/business/qantas-splits-domestic-international-wings-20120522-1z25o.html (http://www.theage.com.au/business/qantas-splits-domestic-international-wings-20120522-1z25o.html)

QANTAS Airways is splitting its international and domestic operations into two separate businesses from July - a day after revealing it would shed more than 500 engineering jobs in Victoria.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Mace on May 23, 2012, 11:37:13 AM
Speed still kills, even in singapore.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-news/the-most-horrifying-car-crash-ever-caught-on-film-dash-camera-captures-moment-ferrari-hits-taxi-at-high-speed-killing-three/story-e6frf7lf-1226363484965 (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-news/the-most-horrifying-car-crash-ever-caught-on-film-dash-camera-captures-moment-ferrari-hits-taxi-at-high-speed-killing-three/story-e6frf7lf-1226363484965)

Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: bobnrob on May 23, 2012, 11:47:15 AM
How lucky is the car with the camera???
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Mace on May 23, 2012, 11:49:45 AM
He will never win tatslotto, his numbers came up by just missing that one.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on May 25, 2012, 10:54:40 AM
You think you have issues in AU camping...

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A 65-year-old man has told how he was dragged off a toilet by a black bear while on a camping trip in Canada.

Gord Shurvell, from Winnipeg, was on a camping and fishing trip with a friend near Ontario on Saturday when he went to visit the outhouse, CBC News reports.

Mr Shurvell said he had left the door open to enjoy the view when the bear barreled in.

"I'm sitting on the throne and my feet are sort of up on the 'poopstool,' we call it," he said.

"So I'm kicking at him to get away, but he grabbed my pants that were down around my ankles. And that was the start of it, and he just kept coming."

The bear grabbed hold of him by the shoulder and began dragging him outside towards the bush.

“I’m screaming for my buddy to come with a gun,” he said.

Daniel Alexander, Mr Shurvell's camping partner, came running with a gun and managed to kill the bear by shooting it in the head.

Mr Shurvell is now recovering after being treated in hospital for with scratches to the head, neck and arms as well as a puncture wound to the head.

Article source: CBC News Author: Emily O'Keefe. News editor: Henri Paget.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: bobnrob on May 26, 2012, 11:59:40 AM
Does a bear sh1t in the forest???

NO...so when they gotta go, get out've their way!  ;D
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on May 26, 2012, 11:48:27 PM
Does a bear sh1t in the forest???

NO...so when they gotta go, get out've their way!  ;D
:cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup:
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Mrs smith on May 27, 2012, 12:31:47 PM
No messing around down south.

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/8473876/arsonists-torch-tassie-speed-camera-car (http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/8473876/arsonists-torch-tassie-speed-camera-car)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: carinya on May 28, 2012, 02:51:22 PM
If only legislation was this easy.  Australia would have a high turnover of pollies for a while, then possibly the most responsible crew ever seen in the business.
http://www.couriermail.com.au/ipad/coded-behaviour-may-not-follow-script/story-fn6ck620-1226368538304 (http://www.couriermail.com.au/ipad/coded-behaviour-may-not-follow-script/story-fn6ck620-1226368538304)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on June 07, 2012, 02:51:53 PM
Frozen car fires up
http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/frozen-car-fires-up-20120606-1zvw8.html (http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/frozen-car-fires-up-20120606-1zvw8.html)

A station wagon has reportedly survived months at the bottom of an iced-over lake in Finland, returning to service after a little TLC from its owner.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on June 07, 2012, 03:14:43 PM
am i think only one that thinks this smells more of the fish john west rejected than a whole series of deadliest catch?
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The expensive cars include a Lamborghini Aventador valued at around $800,000.

The Herald Sun said a dark blue Mercedes SLS Gullwing worth $500,000 and a black BMW 335i owned by Dr Edelsten's wife Brynne were also stolen.

The thieves are thought to have entered the security car park at the Exhibition Street apartment block where the couple live early Sunday morning while Dr Edelsten was in Adelaide.

It's believed the Lamborghini and the Mercedes were taken then and the thieves returned the following day and drove off in the BMW.

Police have since recovered the black and gold Lamborghini and are confident of finding the other two cars.


http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-news/edelstens-luxury-cars-stolen/story-e6frf7l6-1226386941342 (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-news/edelstens-luxury-cars-stolen/story-e6frf7l6-1226386941342)


How do you just enter a secure carpark, and then bypass some of the most secure car security there is, and just drive away?
Then come back tomorrow and do it again???

Maybe the bimbo is higher maintenance than his wallet can handle...
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on June 08, 2012, 12:30:58 PM
at last a sentence that fits the crime... almost

Quote
Matthew Milat, the great-nephew of serial killer Ivan Milat has been sentenced to 43 years in jail with a 30-year non-parole period for the brutal murder of 17-year-old David Auchterlonie.
 
His accomplice Cohen Klein was sentenced to a 32 years in jail with a 22-year non-parole period.
 
In the NSW Supreme Court today Justice Jane Mathews said: "In the last 10 minutes of his life, the deceased was subject to almost inconceivable torment and torture by Milat.

....
....


When the teenagers arrived at the southern highlands forest, David was tortured, tormented and then murdered with a double-sided axe by Milat.
 
His body was buried in the forest in what Crown prosecutor Lloyd Babb, SC, described as "an adrenaline-fuelled thrill kill".
 
Before the killing, Milat reportedly rubbed his hands together and said: "We're going to Belanglo, someone's going to die."
 
During the recent sentencing hearings for Milat and Klein, Justice Mathews heard that the teenagers had made a mobile phone recording of the murder as a personal "trophy" of what they had done.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/milat-jailed-for-43-years-20120608-20067.html (http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/milat-jailed-for-43-years-20120608-20067.html)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on June 08, 2012, 02:08:11 PM
at last a sentence that fits the crime... almost
X2
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on June 10, 2012, 09:18:46 AM
Parks shut on Monday
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/parks-shut-on-monday-20120609-2023d.html (http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/parks-shut-on-monday-20120609-2023d.html)

Parks Victoria workers say they will close a number of parks to protest on the Queen's Birthday holiday on Monday, as part of an industrial dispute with the state government.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on June 12, 2012, 12:28:01 PM
The Dingo that can undress a baby and fold its clothes is now guilty...

I bet they are pissed its died of old age or they could sue it. Well second best, the coroner has apologized, they can sue the Gov instead now.

Quote
A dingo was responsible for the death of Azaria Chamberlain in 1980, a Northern Territory coroner has found.
 
Coroner Elizabeth Morris told a packed courtroom on Tuesday that a dingo was to blame for the attack at Uluru, which originally saw Azaria’s mother Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton jailed for murder and her husband Michael given a suspended sentence for being an accessory after the fact.


Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/national/dingo-to-blame-for-azarias-death-coroner-20120612-206wo.html#ixzz1xXfjGZo7 (http://www.theage.com.au/national/dingo-to-blame-for-azarias-death-coroner-20120612-206wo.html#ixzz1xXfjGZo7)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on June 12, 2012, 12:47:19 PM
The Dingo that can undress a baby and fold its clothes is now guilty...
I'm no legal eagle, far from it, but there are pieces of evidence in this case that just doesn't add up.

Edit, Or should I say pieces of evidence that were either overlooked or dismissed. Hmmm
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: krisandkev on June 12, 2012, 05:41:06 PM
I know this has been talked about so many times, but there is one lot of people who are to blame for any injustice.  The media.   
This latest finding came as no surprise.  Remember the coroner was not allowing any extra submissions except for those by the family.  A very one sided argument. 
And we all must never forget there was a victim, the baby.  And she was not able to have anyone there to represent her.  Kevin
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on June 12, 2012, 11:42:44 PM
I know this has been talked about so many times, but there is one lot of people who are to blame for any injustice.  The media.   
agree, The media suk, but in this case the squeakiest wheel....

Quote
This latest finding came as no surprise.  Remember the coroner was not allowing any extra submissions except for those by the family.  A very one sided argument. 
Of course, if you keep going back, they will eventually give in to shut them up.

Quote
And we all must never forget there was a victim, the baby.  And she was not able to have anyone there to represent her.  Kevin
Yep, she will have never had justice.. quite sad.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: olddigger on June 13, 2012, 05:44:15 PM
All those who believe the dingo did it please also confirm your unwavering belief in:

Santa Claus

The Tooth Fairy

The Easter Bunny
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on June 14, 2012, 11:06:10 AM
20 years jail for extortion , then spear him out of the country.

Quote
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/8483300/weightlifter-could-face-extortion-charges

An Australian weightlifter could face extortion charges after he allegedly threatened to undermine his teammates' chances of making the Olympics.

Cameroon-born Daniel Koum is accused of demanding $5000 to complete his lifts at last week's Oceania Championships in Samoa, the Sydney Morning Herald reports.

Had he refused to compete, Koum would have prevented any male Australian weightlifter from competing at the London Olympics later this year.

Specialist sports lawyer Tim Fuller said even though the alleged demand took place in Samoa, Koum could still face extortion charges in Australia.

"If it is true, the elements of extortion have essentially been made out," Mr Fuller said.

"I think it would be unprecedented in Australian sporting history."

Koum yesterday said he was "shocked" at the claims but did not deny demanding the cash.  
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Mace on June 18, 2012, 12:07:41 PM
Taken from the 2012 Le Mans 24 Hour Race Report:

http://www.caradvice.com.au/177262/24-hours-of-le-mans-2012-experience/ (http://www.caradvice.com.au/177262/24-hours-of-le-mans-2012-experience/)

didnt kno Speewa was going!!

Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: singo-26 on June 18, 2012, 09:40:52 PM
http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/06/18/Carr_goes_to_Libya_to_plead_for_Aussie_762316.html (http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/06/18/Carr_goes_to_Libya_to_plead_for_Aussie_762316.html)


Just for you Libia and just this once, we will do a swap.    ;D ;D
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Davepatrol on June 19, 2012, 10:55:00 AM
http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/06/18/Carr_goes_to_Libya_to_plead_for_Aussie_762316.html (http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/06/18/Carr_goes_to_Libya_to_plead_for_Aussie_762316.html)


Just for you Libia and just this once, we will do a swap.    ;D ;D


We could do a two for one swap & throw in the Ranger LOL.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on June 19, 2012, 12:29:10 PM
We could do a two for one swap & throw in the Ranger LOL.
Sadly they would never go for it :(
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: cancan on June 19, 2012, 01:43:22 PM
Sadly they would never go for it :(

What about if we throw in a set of steak knives
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on June 19, 2012, 04:29:45 PM
Man 'wasn't moving during Crown shut down'
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/man-wasnt-moving-during-crown-shut-down-20120619-20ldb.html (http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/man-wasnt-moving-during-crown-shut-down-20120619-20ldb.html)

A man who died after being tackled to the ground at Crown casino was not moving when lying face down as two security guards pinned his arms down, a court heard today

Hope these hero head 'security guards' aka steroid filled thugs go away for a long long time. About time they were held to account, I refuse to go to the Crown complex at night because these heros are looking for any fight.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on June 19, 2012, 04:44:49 PM
Quote from: D4D
Hope these hero head 'security guards' aka steroid filled thugs go away for a long long time..
Your heart says that, what do you honestly believe will happen to them?? Honestly.

There was a group of them on the central coast NSW in the early 90's throwing teenagers down flights of stairs.. not 2-3 stairs, 15-20 stairs to the entrance of the club.. 17yr olds in coma's and Shit.

SFA happened to them,
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on June 20, 2012, 10:13:27 AM
This is doing my head in...  I'm sure theres some logic here, it will probably require a woman to explain it.

Quote
Victoria's Supreme Court yesterday heard that Stein had a blood alcohol reading of 0.174 - almost four times the legal limit - after spending several hours before the fatal crash drinking full-strength beer at the Springvale RSL.
 
Prosecutor Gavin Silbert, SC, told the special hearing that Stein's car had been fitted with an alcohol interlock device but because it had been voluntarily fitted, he had been given a pin-code, which enabled him to drive without blowing into the device to determine whether he was alcohol-free.

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/drinkdriver-unfit-to-stand-trial-over-womans-death-20120619-20m1y.html (http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/drinkdriver-unfit-to-stand-trial-over-womans-death-20120619-20m1y.html)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Campa on June 20, 2012, 10:17:41 AM
This has gotta be a Gee Up  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

 
villagers-mistake-sex-toy-for-mystical-mushroom


http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/8486545/villagers-mistake-sex-toy-for-mystical-mushroom (http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/8486545/villagers-mistake-sex-toy-for-mystical-mushroom)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Riguez on June 20, 2012, 04:54:14 PM
Your heart says that, what do you honestly believe will happen to them?? Honestly.

There was a group of them on the central coast NSW in the early 90's throwing teenagers down flights of stairs.. not 2-3 stairs, 15-20 stairs to the entrance of the club.. 17yr olds in coma's and ****.

SFA happened to them,

That happened to me once in the 90's in a sydney footy club - thrown down a couple of flights of fire stairs inside the club for having my toes on the edge of the dance floor and having a beer in my hand. My mate who was with me had the Shit kicked out of him in the lift. We'd been warned and had moved back, but clearly not good enough, my toes were over the line and I was posing a danger to the other club goers. Great days huh?
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on June 24, 2012, 06:18:44 PM
It's official, crimping 6B&S is better than soldering :)

Man soldering inside sets house alight
An Airport West family of four was forced to evacuate their home today, after their house accidently caught fire in a soldering incident.

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/man-soldering-inside-sets-house-alight-20120624-20w33.html#ixzz1yhGKaW7M (http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/man-soldering-inside-sets-house-alight-20120624-20w33.html#ixzz1yhGKaW7M)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on June 27, 2012, 10:32:54 AM
Gee, 3 mths jail, that'll teach her...

I'm absolutely shocked there isnt more people in this country taking the law into their own hands. Whats the worst that will happen to you?
If 2 people stomping on some chicks who was just walking past (who she admits to beating before) head is worth a 3mth sentence, the victim should get a few mates together and club the sluts to pulp will only get you a couple of weeks on a "Diversion order"??

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Rockhampton Magistrate's Court heard yesterday how Ms Austin, 23, and co-offender Cara Robertson showed no remorse and had bragged on Facebook about being proud of their attack.
 
Police prosecutor Matthew Heelan said on February 25 this year the victim had walked past Ms Austin and Ms Robertson near the toilets inside the Zodiac Nightclub.
 
Ms Austin remarked to her, "I see they let sluts in this club. I'm going to bash you worse than I did five years ago."
 
She then swung her arm and grabbed the young woman by the throat, causing her to hit her head on the tiled floor as she fell to the ground.
 
Ms Robertson then punched her several times in the face while she lay on the toilet floor and Ms Austin stomped on her face with the heel of her shoe.
 
The victim was only able to curl herself into the foetal position before falling unconscious.

...
She was sentenced to three months jail suspended after one month, with an operating period of 18 months.
http://www.themorningbulletin.com.au/story/2012/06/27/vicious-assault-and-facebook-boast-earn-prison/ (http://www.themorningbulletin.com.au/story/2012/06/27/vicious-assault-and-facebook-boast-earn-prison/)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Mace on June 27, 2012, 11:33:49 AM
33 Year old Kingswood found with 998 original km on clock.

http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/not-the-kingswood-20120626-20zm3.html (http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/not-the-kingswood-20120626-20zm3.html)

Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Black Diamond on June 29, 2012, 04:54:19 PM
D4D hits 8000 posts!  :cup:  :cup:

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Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on July 03, 2012, 03:06:37 PM
Mokbel goes away for 30 years with a 22 year non-parole period
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/drug-kingpin-sentenced-to-30-years-20120703-21edf.html (http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/drug-kingpin-sentenced-to-30-years-20120703-21edf.html)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on July 05, 2012, 02:18:18 PM
So...
rescue the bloke lose your job
dont rescue the bloke, he dies, get sued by family.

Awesome!

Quote
Only in Shitville USA

A young lifeguard in Florida has lost his job after rescuing a drowning man in a section of beach he was not assigned to patrol.
 
Tomas Lopez, 21, was manning his post on Hallandale Beach, north of Miami, on Monday afternoon (local time) when a beach-goer alerted him to a swimmer struggling in an "unprotected" part of the beach.
 
"It was a long run, but someone needed my help. I wasn't going to say no," said Lopez, quoted by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel newspaper and WFOR television on their websites.
 
The unidentified man was rescued, then rushed to hospital where he remains in intensive care. But when Lopez went to file an incident report, he was fired for leaving his assigned area.
 
"They didn't tell me in a bad way. It was more like they were 'sorry, but rules are rules,"' Lopez said. "I couldn't believe what was happening."
 
"We have liability issues and can't go out of the protected area," explained a supervisor for the private contractor that supplies lifeguards for Hallandale Beach, a popular destination for Canadian winter holiday makers.
 
"What he did was his own decision. He knew the company rules and did what he thought he needed to do."
 
No longer in a job that pays US$8.25 an hour, Lopez said he would do what he did again if he had to. "It was the moral thing to do," he said. "I would never pick a job over my morals."
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/united-states/news/article.cfm?l_id=110&objectid=10817535 (http://www.nzherald.co.nz/united-states/news/article.cfm?l_id=110&objectid=10817535)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Mace on July 05, 2012, 03:45:11 PM
New Nissan Altima goes onsale in USA this month.  Mid 2013 for us.

2.5 & 3.5 (201kw) versions.

Wonder wat the new 5.6 V8 will be? It its the same as the Armada/Patrol it will be 275.

http://www.nissanusa.com/altima/?next=Homepage.pfa.Altima_Micro.Altima_Micro.button (http://www.nissanusa.com/altima/?next=Homepage.pfa.Altima_Micro.Altima_Micro.button)

Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on July 05, 2012, 04:06:25 PM
that patrol photo has been around for about 2-4yrs now..

although ARB did admit they had one over 18mths ago....
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Mace on July 05, 2012, 04:23:12 PM
Here's another one with an uglier nose!

An a live shot of an Altima

Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Tassie devils on July 05, 2012, 05:45:17 PM
Breaking news Bigjules canned all political threads :cheers:
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: speewa158 on July 05, 2012, 06:09:18 PM
Breaking news Bigjules canned all political threads :cheers:
Good move but its scuttled my chance of being PM . l can see it now CTs on the national health plan , extra days off to use it , subsidised grog . It could work ld vote for it  :cheers:
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: cancan on July 05, 2012, 08:46:40 PM
Good move but its scuttled my chance of being PM . l can see it now CTs on the national health plan , extra days off to use it , subsidised grog . It could work ld vote for it  :cheers:

and you can give yourself a pay rise each year once your PM
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on July 05, 2012, 08:53:20 PM
This isn't going to end well

Teammates to testify against Lance
http://www.news.com.au/sport/tour-de-france/teammates-to-testify-against-lance/story-fndzz4y6-1226418109647 (http://www.news.com.au/sport/tour-de-france/teammates-to-testify-against-lance/story-fndzz4y6-1226418109647)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: speewa158 on July 06, 2012, 07:27:50 AM
and you can give yourself a pay rise each year once your PM
Only if your more use than a speed bump  :cheers: & free Swaggwer camping in Canburra on the grassy nole  :cheers:
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on July 06, 2012, 09:45:00 AM
Wouldnt it be nice to see suppliers take on Coles/Woolies.. and destroy them.
But it wont happen, everyone will jump up and down, stomp their feet, and wait for the ACCC to save them... Sort of like Burke and Wills really...

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SUPPLIERS to Woolworths claim they have been given two weeks to cut their prices by up to 10per cent or have their goods removed from  shelves — with no commitment from the supermarket giant to lower prices to consumers.
 
The squeeze on suppliers — described by one of them as "the most brutal negotiations...  in my three decades in the industry" — is being mounted by Woolworths to help fund its price war with Coles.
 
Independent senator Nick Xenophon, an outspoken critic of the combined 80 per cent market share of Woolworths and rival Coles, said yesterday he would be calling for Woolworths to be pulled before a Senate inquiry to explain its actions.
 
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Woolworths and Coles are already facing scrutiny from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission which, The Age can reveal, has been contacted by more than 50 suppliers in response to its call for confidential complaints.
 
Five months after ACCC boss Rod Sims called on aggrieved companies to "dob in" the supermarket giants, suppliers to Woolworths have been told to slash prices by between 5 and 10 per cent, or face the prospect of removal from the aisles.
 
"We were told straight out to find a reduction ...  or we wouldn't be stocked any more," said a managing director of one company that supplies to Woolworths.
 
Industry body the Australian Food and Grocery Council this week issued a briefing note to its members advising them of the cost cuts sought by Woolworths.
 
The note said Woolworths justified the cuts by claiming it was "effectively subsidising unreasonably high profits in smaller companies".
 
Woolworths is believed to have used a consultant's report to justify the cost cuts, the letter said, but has not released details of that report to suppliers.
 
"In most cases ... companies have been asked to respond within two weeks to the request," the letter said.
 
Woolworths spokeswoman Claire Kimball said there was no two-week completion cut-off in its negotiations and "nothing unusual happening at the moment ... When we put our position to vendors we often ask them to come back to us in two weeks with their response. However it is a negotiation and this often necessitates ongoing discussions."
 
Ms Kimball added: "Negotiating terms of trade is something we do day in and day out. Any conclusions reached in negotiations have to be mutually agreed."
 
The grocery council also said it had  shared its concerns with Andrew Hall, director of corporate and public affairs at Woolworths, and Tjeerd Jegen, head of Woolworths' supermarket and petrol division.
 
Senior managers at Woolworths and Coles have denied claims they use their market dominance to pressure suppliers. The grocery council briefing, however, notes "the disconnect between commentary from senior executives within Woolworths and the behaviours of trading teams and buyers".
 
Yesterday, the boss of a major supplier told The Age that due to a recent loss of market share to Coles, Woolworths had been "using their dominant size in the industry as a blunt negotiating instrument to demand list price reductions.
 
"They have no interest in understanding the impact that their unreasonable demands would have on our business, but are using their 40 per cent-plus share of the market as a brutal implied threat," he said.
 
"This is only about boosting Woolworths' margins ... there has never been any discussion about passing the cost reductions onto consumers. These are the most brutal negotiations that I have experienced in my three decades in the industry."
 
The ACCC, after being contacted by more than 50 suppliers with complaints about the supermarket chains, said yesterday its confidential talks were progressing well. The watchdog is expected to report its finding by the end of the year.
 
Senator Xenophon said the 50 figure was just the "tip of the iceberg". He noted that ABC TV's Lateline had contacted 100 suppliers in vain to speak out publicly.
 
"The ACCC should urgently investigate," Senator Xenophon said. "I'll be calling for Woolworths to explain themselves as a result of this latest piece of correspondence."


Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/business/woolies-accused-by-food-suppliers-20120705-21k9m.html#ixzz1znJxcLdM (http://www.theage.com.au/business/woolies-accused-by-food-suppliers-20120705-21k9m.html#ixzz1znJxcLdM)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: tjrobbo on July 06, 2012, 04:59:35 PM
Wouldnt it be nice to see suppliers take on Coles/Woolies.. and destroy them.
But it wont happen, everyone will jump up and down, stomp their feet, and wait for the ACCC to save them... Sort of like Burke and Wills really...

The ACCC seem pretty toothless. I reckon woolies and Coles must laugh at them
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on July 08, 2012, 09:42:08 AM
What is the world coming to?

http://www.news.com.au/top-stories/facebook-bashing-threat-ends-in-king-hit/story-e6frfkp9-1226419760600 (http://www.news.com.au/top-stories/facebook-bashing-threat-ends-in-king-hit/story-e6frfkp9-1226419760600)

A junior rugby league player warned on Facebook that he would be bashed during a match had his jaw shattered after he was punched and kicked in the head.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Big Nath on July 08, 2012, 09:51:12 AM
Here's another one with an uglier nose!

An a live shot of an Altima

That pathfinder looks like a great wall.....WTF
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Mace on July 08, 2012, 11:17:12 AM
That pathfinder looks like a great wall.....WTF


Not a pathy, an Armada.  Patrol sized, complete with 5.7litre V8!

see:

http://www.nissanusa.com/armada/?next=header.vlp.postcard.picture.thumbnail. (http://www.nissanusa.com/armada/?next=header.vlp.postcard.picture.thumbnail.)

 :cheers:
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Big Nath on July 08, 2012, 11:37:24 AM
still looks like a bloody great wall.....

although the V8 changes things a little :-)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: cruisindub on July 08, 2012, 05:41:37 PM
What is the world coming to?

http://www.news.com.au/top-stories/facebook-bashing-threat-ends-in-king-hit/story-e6frfkp9-1226419760600 (http://www.news.com.au/top-stories/facebook-bashing-threat-ends-in-king-hit/story-e6frfkp9-1226419760600)




Police have decided not to press charges,but send him to a youth conference.?? Is it a sport or organised mayhem.. in all my years of Footy, never was there a bashing,or even threats of violence

What's the world coming to??

Thursday night I called police, twice, after it sounded like the drunk next door was beating a woman, also drunk blood curling screams. Lung busting shouts and threats.
First phone call took police 45 mins to arrive, 1215am arrived 1am. Didnt do anything.
315am, another call to police and they arrived ad hour later, 415 am.. by this time it sounnded like he had already beat her black and blue and they were both passed out. Police arrived and left again when nobody
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: cancan on July 08, 2012, 05:50:43 PM
Last week across the kids across the road had a party Wednesday night....Thursday night...Friday night...so by Saturday night we were sick of listening to doof dooof doof dooof all night long so called the  police and no one turned up.

I think the mother is sick of all the neighbors complaining as there was no noise this weekend....first in decent sleep we have had in months
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: cruisindub on July 08, 2012, 05:58:41 PM
Last week across the kids across the road had a party Wednesday night....Thursday night...Friday night...so by Saturday night we were sick of listening to doof dooof doof dooof all night long so called the  police and no one turned up.

I think the mother is sick of all the neighbors complaining as there was no noise this weekend....first in decent sleep we have had in months
No wonder no cops turn up to noisy parties or out of control parties, when all these reports of cops vetting bashed and patrol cars trashed by party goêrs.
Are cops running scared or just cautious and wary?

Rather sad really.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on July 08, 2012, 06:06:21 PM
Are cops running scared or just cautious and wary?
Rather sad really.
I personally reckon Cops are fed up with the courts not backing them.
Just My 2 Bobs worth.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: cruisindub on July 08, 2012, 06:09:25 PM
I personally reckon Cops are fed up with the courts not backing them.
Just My 2 Bobs worth.

x999

Slap on wristbands good behaviour or suspended sentence.
wheres the incentive to stay out of trouble.
Most knowthey wont get anything, so they think they can do whatthey like.

Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on July 09, 2012, 10:21:44 AM
Quote from: cruisindub
No wonder no cops turn up to noisy parties or out of control parties, when all these reports of cops vetting bashed and patrol cars trashed by party goers.

5 mins of rubber ammo, then into live ammo fixes that.
NO respect for cops or the public, **** em.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on July 09, 2012, 10:28:04 AM
No wonder no cops turn up to noisy parties or out of control parties, when all these reports of cops vetting bashed and patrol cars trashed by party goêrs.
Are cops running scared or just cautious and wary?

Rather sad really.
Sorry mate, I forgot to address this the other day.
Hmm this happened in Yamba, a patrol car gets torched.
Doesn't look like anyone will be charged and the will be a class action against the cops for wrongful arrests.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on July 09, 2012, 10:30:40 AM
5 mins of rubber ammo, then into live ammo fixes that.
NO respect for cops or the public, **** em.


I like ya thinking mate.
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Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Mace on July 09, 2012, 10:51:39 AM
I like ya thinking mate.

Wrong Thread!!  Should be in "I".

 :cheers:
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on July 09, 2012, 10:58:03 AM
I'm cross posting  ;D
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Big Nath on July 09, 2012, 11:00:07 AM
I'm cross posting  ;D

Like cross dressing??
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: cruisindub on July 09, 2012, 01:29:23 PM
5 mins of rubber ammo, then into live ammo fixes that.
NO respect for cops or the public, **** em.
Continuous tazering, will continue, till behavior improves.!!
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on July 09, 2012, 01:36:51 PM
Like cross dressing??
A change is a good as a holiday  ;D
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on July 09, 2012, 04:30:08 PM
GOLD!!!!


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The chief executive of a Melbourne non-profit organisation has expressed disappointment that an employee posted a fake job advertisement online to express dissatisfaction with her management style, rather than knocking on her door.
 
The fake advertisement for the chief executive's position was posted on seek.com.au over the weekend, saying the well-known organisation was in "desperate need" of a new CEO. The advertisement, which was removed from Seek a few hours after it was posted on Saturday, went on to list the attributes not wanted in a new CEO. The stinging and defamatory attack implied the current CEO was, among other things, sulky, self-centred, dishonourable and disrespectful of staff.
 
"Are you single-minded, arrogant and unable to keep your staff engaged?" read one part of the ad; "Then we don't want you!"
 
The chief executive, who has no plans to step aside from her role, told theage.com.au she was upset and disappointed by the prank and said an investigation was under way to identify the culprit.

"Obviously we are really concerned about it," she said. The chief executive said whoever posted the advertisement had access to the organisation's Seek account and password.
 
"There's three possibilities," she said. "It is a former staff member, a current staff member or someone who has given the password to someone outside the organisation."
 
Seek allows members to write their own advertisements. A spokesman from Seek said the company had no comment on security or screening provisions on the website.
 
The chief executive said she had spoken to all staff today and had received expressions of support from several board members after the existence of the advertisement was broadcast on radio 3AW.


Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/fake-job-ad-riles-ceo-20120709-21r4u.html#ixzz206WvT970 (http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/fake-job-ad-riles-ceo-20120709-21r4u.html#ixzz206WvT970)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on July 09, 2012, 05:05:11 PM
That's a classic Lost.
 :cup:

The Grub Newton is in the news again.
Matthew Newton in high-care mental health unit (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-07-09/matthew-newton-in-high-care-mental-health-unit/4118400)
What a joke and look who he has for a lawyer, Chris Murphy.
To me that says it all.
 
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on July 10, 2012, 07:11:42 AM
Hard to believe they got into bed with each other, this is going to be like watching a myswag electrical thrread :)

The public rift between Labor and the Greens has escalated, with senior cabinet ministers accusing the Gillard government's alliance partner of being economically irresponsible.

http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/political-news/alpgreens-war-escalates-20120709-21ru6.html#ixzz20A6YYP6a (http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/political-news/alpgreens-war-escalates-20120709-21ru6.html#ixzz20A6YYP6a)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on July 12, 2012, 08:24:45 AM
Caveat Emptor

http://www.news.com.au/national/dealer-in-deep-over-a-yellow-submarine/story-fndo4bst-1226423921592 (http://www.news.com.au/national/dealer-in-deep-over-a-yellow-submarine/story-fndo4bst-1226423921592)

They knew the $60,000 secondhand yellow Hummer they were buying had been driven off road and through water - it was even in the sales contract that buyers Ana Castro and Jorge Rodriguez signed: "Purchaser is aware of river crossing."
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on July 12, 2012, 09:59:36 AM
Caveat Emptor

http://www.news.com.au/national/dealer-in-deep-over-a-yellow-submarine/story-fndo4bst-1226423921592 (http://www.news.com.au/national/dealer-in-deep-over-a-yellow-submarine/story-fndo4bst-1226423921592)

They knew the $60,000 secondhand yellow Hummer they were buying had been driven off road and through water - it was even in the sales contract that buyers Ana Castro and Jorge Rodriguez signed: "Purchaser is aware of river crossing."

I knew there was some profit in cars from the auctions but.... :o
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v668/auciker/Smileys/jaw-drop.gif)The damages total represented the difference between the $31,763 Mr Wakim paid or the Hummer at auction and its selling price.(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v668/auciker/Smileys/jaw-drop.gif)

I'd say it was Shit loads overpriced in ther first place.. are they really that expensive?
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on July 12, 2012, 10:22:58 AM
hahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahha!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maybe mr kallkalklka should learn not to cut people off...

Quote
(http://images.theage.com.au/2012/07/12/3448727/road-rage-729-620x349.jpg)
A Melbourne family drove two kilometres to a police station - with a man clinging to the bonnet of their SUV following a road-rage incident.
 
Krish Kalli was driving through Dandenong in Melbourne's south east on Saturday afternoon when he was confronted by the man at the intersection of Webster Street and Princes Highway.
 
The family used an iPhone to capture dramatic footage of the incident, which starts with an argument at traffic lights.
 
The driver of the utility accused Mr Kalli of cutting him off before returning to his car and driving a few metres up the road.
 
The footage shows that he then abandoned his ute in the middle of the road and confronted the Kalli family a second time.
 
The driver can then be seen grabbing the bull bar of the SUV. The man clung to the bull bar as Mr Kalli edged slowly forward.
 
The family phoned police and can be heard trying to explain the situation to a puzzled officer on the other end of the line.
 
The ordeal ended after the 2km drive to Dandenong police station.
 
Speaking on Nine News, Mr Kalli said he feared for the safety of his family and was worried the man would attack him if he got out of his vehicle.
 
A police spokesman said both men have been quizzed about the incident and both could be charged.
 
Confronted with a man holding onto the bonnet of their SUV following a road rage incident, a Melbourne family has driven two kilometres to the local police station with the man still perched on their vehicle.

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/roadrage-driver-clings-to-familys-suv--for-2km-20120712-21x16.html#ixzz20MZz91DP (http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/roadrage-driver-clings-to-familys-suv--for-2km-20120712-21x16.html#ixzz20MZz91DP)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on July 12, 2012, 11:06:30 AM
Bring it to Aussie... also they can be used for our  " new australians" who cant drive straight let alone park!


Quote
The mayor of a German town has sparked controversy by introducing special “easy” parking spots for women.

Mayor Gallus Strobel, from the Black Forest town of Triberg, told Germany’s Spiegel magazine he introduced the spots because men were better at parking than women.

The women’s spaces, which are marked by female symbols, are reportedly better lit and wider, while the men-only spots have concrete pillars to negotiate and can only be reversed into. 

Strobel told the magazine that women were welcome to attempt parking in the men-only spots, but that “men are, as a rule, a little better at such challenges”. He denied accusations of sexism, pointing out that there were 10 women-only spots in the carpark compared to only two men-only spots.

He said he hadn’t noticed a big backlash against the scheme, but had been surprised by the level of interest from international media, which he said was good for local toursim.

"Women can come here and prove me wrong, and while they're at it they can see the town's attractions," he told the magazine.

Triberg is not the first place to introduce women’s parking zones. A car park in the Chinese city of Tianjin China recently introduced a women-only parking zone. The area is marked with a pink paint scheme and includes wider spots, brighter lighting and additional guide rails.

Recent research has thrown up different results on the question of which is the fairer sex behind the wheel.
GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD!!!!
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: cruisindub on July 12, 2012, 01:21:05 PM
Whys the family man getting charged?
I would have driven to a brick wall, not a Police station.

Mess with my family, all bets are off. Open season on scumbags.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Paul (SA) on July 12, 2012, 04:01:09 PM
Nothing like a premature celebration - apparently you can get a nasal spray for that now....

http://www.news.com.au/sport/motor-sport/motorbike-rider-riccardo-ricco-celebrates-one-lap-too-early/story-fne8930l-1226424590125 (http://www.news.com.au/sport/motor-sport/motorbike-rider-riccardo-ricco-celebrates-one-lap-too-early/story-fne8930l-1226424590125)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on July 12, 2012, 04:09:24 PM
Nothing like a premature celebration - apparently you can get a nasal spray for that now....

http://www.news.com.au/sport/motor-sport/motorbike-rider-riccardo-ricco-celebrates-one-lap-too-early/story-fne8930l-1226424590125 (http://www.news.com.au/sport/motor-sport/motorbike-rider-riccardo-ricco-celebrates-one-lap-too-early/story-fne8930l-1226424590125)
simple punch in the face for your pit board bloke.

and what about a
(http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4021/4642100281_0310d6dfeb.jpg)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on July 13, 2012, 05:49:46 PM
Driver escapes serious injury after ute ploughs into back of caravan on Warrego Highway

http://www.news.com.au/national/driver-escapes-serious-injury-after-ute-plouhs-into-back-of-caravan-on-warrego-highway/story-fndo4ckr-1226425614561 (http://www.news.com.au/national/driver-escapes-serious-injury-after-ute-plouhs-into-back-of-caravan-on-warrego-highway/story-fndo4ckr-1226425614561)

(http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2012/07/13/1226425/613906-ute-into-caravan.jpg)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Brett B on July 13, 2012, 05:53:56 PM
Whoooops
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: LJs GU on July 13, 2012, 07:24:49 PM
"Saw the lights on, thought I'd pop in"
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: lov2getaway on July 13, 2012, 07:38:52 PM
"Saw the lights on, thought I'd pop in"

LOL
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: cruisindub on July 13, 2012, 08:23:42 PM
How did he get out?

The doors on the other side of the caravan?

Lucky it was "lights were on but nobody home "
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on July 14, 2012, 01:07:30 PM
It'll buff out
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Flemo on July 14, 2012, 01:40:26 PM
Another wa surfer lost to a Noah today, wa looking like world shark attach capital
http://mobile.news.com.au/breaking-news/national/surfer-killed-in-shark-attack/story-e6frfku9-1226426004566 (http://mobile.news.com.au/breaking-news/national/surfer-killed-in-shark-attack/story-e6frfku9-1226426004566)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on July 15, 2012, 12:33:22 PM
Must be an election looming, Joolia is handing out cash...
http://www.news.com.au/business/pm-offers-olive-branch-to-sydney-after-g20-snub/story-e6frfm1i-1226426336093 (http://www.news.com.au/business/pm-offers-olive-branch-to-sydney-after-g20-snub/story-e6frfm1i-1226426336093)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: cruisindub on July 15, 2012, 02:36:57 PM
Needle ina haystack?
(Can't do a link from my phone)

WA authorities ina search and destroy mission to find 5m shark after taking a surfer.
???

Last seen heading towards south Africa.!
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on July 16, 2012, 10:27:33 AM
Quote from: cruisindub
WA authorities ina search and destroy mission to find 5m shark after taking a surfer.
???
Last seen heading towards south Africa.!

leave the shark alone. Its doing what is natural to it in its habitat...
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: LJs GU on July 16, 2012, 02:06:30 PM
Victoria could do with a new dam...
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/yallourn-coal-mine-flood-worsens-20120715-224ef.html (http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/yallourn-coal-mine-flood-worsens-20120715-224ef.html)
Just imagine the quality of the charcoal-filtered water...
LJ
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on July 16, 2012, 02:32:30 PM
leave the shark alone. Its doing what is natural to it in its habitat...
Agree totally mate.
I grew up surfing around Byron Bay, in the days when the Blood Line use to come out from the abattoirs(FJ Walkers), so there were heaps of sharks around the whole Bay area. There as been a couple of deaths over the years and I don't reckon one local ever said "lets hunt the man eater down and kill it" Although after Fordy was taken a shark was seen float upside down a couple of days later,  ???
There has been 2 fatal and 2 non fatal attacks.
Every surfer knows the risks of their sport, when your number is up, well it's up.
A very sad loss for his family and mates.


 
Title: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: becboo on July 17, 2012, 06:13:51 PM
Titanic 2 !!  Clive Palmer is building a new one with a casino. Wonder how much for the ticket when it's launched? 
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: jclures on July 17, 2012, 09:13:50 PM
$80,000 a ticket, it was on the news tonight, as he said pensioners would be banned from the casino, what pensioners can afford $80,000 each.
He is already taking orders for tickets, if you want to go.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Mace on July 18, 2012, 11:51:07 AM
I am making no comment about this whatsoever!!!

ShearEwe Advertisment for Tasmanian Sheep Shearing Company.

http://www.dailylife.com.au/news-and-views/disturbing-ad-labelled-a-work-of-art-20120717-2281n.html (http://www.dailylife.com.au/news-and-views/disturbing-ad-labelled-a-work-of-art-20120717-2281n.html)

Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on July 18, 2012, 12:42:13 PM
Quote from: Mace
I am making no comment about this whatsoever!!!

ShearEwe Advertisment for Tasmanian Sheep Shearing Company.

http://www.dailylife.com.au/news-and-views/disturbing-ad-labelled-a-work-of-art-20120717-2281n.html (http://www.dailylife.com.au/news-and-views/disturbing-ad-labelled-a-work-of-art-20120717-2281n.html)
Non biased article eh...

"First the good news: some awesome person complained to the Advertising Standards Body about it and explained that, after mistaking it for porn, they looked closer and guess what? Still found it to be gross.

 “The objectification of women, the sexual positioning of the woman, the representation of a woman as an animal and the restraint used were offensive. I actually thought this was someone’s idea of a sick joke.”

Bravo, awesome person, bravo!"

Surely nobody on earth could mistake this for Porn could they??????????? Honestly??
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: cancan on July 18, 2012, 12:52:43 PM
Surely nobody on earth could mistake this for Porn could they??????????? Honestly??

I don't know....the shearer on the left and the position of the sheep...that could look like porn in some places
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on July 18, 2012, 01:44:44 PM
I don't know....the shearer on the left and the position of the sheep...that could look like porn in some places
Tassy, Unzud... suppose... ;)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on July 19, 2012, 10:14:25 AM
HEAD FOR THE HILLS..


Quote
Stars will disappear, the sun will go out and then the Earth and our bodies will be ripped into pieces.
 
This Big Rip, Nobel Laureate Brian Schmidt says, might be the way our universe ends and it may happen "on literally a human time scale".
 
At a public talk by the Australian Astronomical Observatory in Sydney last night, Professor Schmidt - a joint winner of the 2011 Nobel Prize for Physics - described how our universe is rapidly expanding.
The expansion, Professor Schmidt said, will eventually force our neighbouring galaxy - Andromeda Spiral - to merge with our Milky Way in about three billion years.

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/technology/sci-tech/universe-could-end-with-big-rip-20120719-22bbl.html#ixzz211TSirx1 (http://www.theage.com.au/technology/sci-tech/universe-could-end-with-big-rip-20120719-22bbl.html#ixzz211TSirx1)

(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd234/cremo1/riptax.png)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on July 19, 2012, 12:21:09 PM
Teenager charged over Cross killing (http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/teenager-charged-over-cross-killing-20120718-22ayl.html)
I wonder what p155 poor excuse will be used for why the kid did it.

"Police have refused to comment on whether Mr Loveridge was under the influence of drugs or alcohol that night."
I just hope this isn't the excuse used.

Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on July 19, 2012, 12:22:45 PM
I wonder what p155 poor excuse will be used for why the kid did it.

I was angry because my mum didn't iron my going out flannelette shirt
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Marschy on July 19, 2012, 12:26:05 PM
Caught a glimpse of Julia Gillards earlobes on Sky News last night, wow, they look like, nothing I've ever seen before quite frankly. I notice they have made Nine News as well. Good quality journalism that. Nine News - Julia Gillards earlobes, doesn't get any better.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on July 19, 2012, 12:27:24 PM
Teenager charged over Cross killing (http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/teenager-charged-over-cross-killing-20120718-22ayl.html)
I wonder what p155 poor excuse will be used for why the kid did it.

"Police have refused to comment on whether Mr Loveridge was under the influence of drugs or alcohol that night."
I just hope this isn't the excuse used.
look where he was caught - central Shitville.... no surprise..
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on July 19, 2012, 12:58:03 PM
G'day D4D & Lost,
This thing really p15535 me,
I was assaulted 15 odd years ago as I left the local RSL club, thrown around like a rag doll by a 6'8" 18 year old Islander who played footy for the local club on a visa,  he had been on the turps.  I'm 6'3' and weigh about 115kg and can look after myself, but not against a monster like this kid.
He was Identified by his team mates, and by mates of mine, but was never charged.
Surprise surprise, the young Copper who attended that night, played footy with him.
The Copper showed me a picture of the first grade team, asked me to identify the person who assaulted me, When I pointed to the thug, he questioned me about knowing him. WTF
He went on to play rep footy with Western Suburbs.
I suffered a burst aneurysm, brain hemorrhage 12 months later.
I was told it was a big chance that it was caused from the assault.
Spent 4 weeks in intensive care nearly died twice, missed my eldest daughter taking her first steps, Fysh didn't know she was pregnant with our second and I couldn't work for 12 months.

Every time I hear someone has died or seriously injured from an assault like this I shudder.
Same as the Craig Field incident at kings Cliff.
Alcohol and drug fueled violence should have ZERO Tolerance.
Sorry for the rant, I do have an axe to grind over this kinda thing.  >:D

 
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on July 19, 2012, 01:28:26 PM
Hairs I was being flippant but I agree with you 100%. There is no room in society for thugs like this and he should be made an example of. However his legal counsel will get him off on a technicality.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on July 19, 2012, 01:32:24 PM
Hairs I was being flippant
Sorry mate, if that came across that way.
I wasn't having a go at you or Lost.
I took what you said in jest,  :cheers:
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Mace on July 19, 2012, 01:33:48 PM
Similar topics!

From the Age Breaking News.

WTF is going on!

12:52PM NSW teen charged for setting woman on fire
12:44PM Man pleads guilty to killing Sydney journo
11:49AM Man accused of Kelly murder refused bail
11:20AM New Crown bouncer manslaughter charge
10:58AM Man guilty of police officer manslaughter
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: MDSimpson on July 19, 2012, 01:40:59 PM
Teenager charged over Cross killing (http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/teenager-charged-over-cross-killing-20120718-22ayl.html)
I wonder what p155 poor excuse will be used for why the kid did it.

"Police have refused to comment on whether Mr Loveridge was under the influence of drugs or alcohol that night."
I just hope this isn't the excuse used.



and then this guys mate, king hits a TV cameraman outside the court this morning, nice crowd of friends this guys has.... and smart too, king hit someone outside court, with police men and women, TV crews all around, like to see him get out of THAT assault charge..
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on July 19, 2012, 01:45:41 PM
TV crews all around, like to see him get out of THAT assault charge..
Probably use the excuse, he was provoked.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on July 19, 2012, 02:09:00 PM
Quote from: MDSimpson
and then this guys mate, king hits a TV cameraman outside the court this morning, nice crowd of friends this guys has.... and smart too, king hit someone outside court, with police men and women, TV crews all around, like to see him get out of THAT assault charge..

I havent seen it, but they say "pushed" in all the papers.. You dont work for Today Tonight do you?  ;D ;D ;D

"As his friends left court, one pushed Channel Nine cameraman Mario Conti to the ground, who fell, hitting his head."
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/tears-in-court-from-teen-accused-of-killing-thomas-kelly-as-cameraman-pushed-to-the-ground-outside-20120719-22bpx.html#ixzz212Qal7Fd (http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/tears-in-court-from-teen-accused-of-killing-thomas-kelly-as-cameraman-pushed-to-the-ground-outside-20120719-22bpx.html#ixzz212Qal7Fd)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: MDS69 on July 19, 2012, 02:23:05 PM

and then this guys mate, king hits a TV cameraman outside the court this morning, nice crowd of friends this guys has.... and smart too, king hit someone outside court, with police men and women, TV crews all around, like to see him get out of THAT assault charge..

Related to this incident, story I heard was that the unfortunate victims friends knew a few days ago who the alleged perpetrator was and it was a good thing the cops got to him first.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: cruisindub on July 19, 2012, 03:47:34 PM
'Unprovoked ' attack, resulting in death should be murder.
you set out to cquse harm, thhts pre meditated, pre medittted death is murder.

Manslaughter is to weak for these cowards and bullies who prey on the unfortunate who look different, dress different or just walk were these c"':ts want to walk.

Whippings and flogging is to good ffr these scum.


Burn them at the stake. Society doesn't need these wasters. Burn them along with the lawyers representing them and the dogooders protecting them.

No tolerance for scum bags and nasty f!;/ers like them.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on July 19, 2012, 04:37:38 PM
... apparently he had attacked 3 other people that night, which may or maynot be on security camera...

Wonder if hes 3ft 2 and 7ft when pissed....
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on July 19, 2012, 05:20:07 PM
Wonder if hes 3ft 2 and 7ft when pissed....

Yep I reckon that's it.
Story on the box, mentioned that a lot of the visitors to the Cross, went there to either watch the fights or to be in them.


On another subject, Spam
This might be of interest to those that work in IT or manage Web Sites.
Web site owners every where are battling to keep a head of this.
I have a guest book on my site, every day i must get a dozen spam entries that need to be dealt with.
I could imagine how many Julian and the mods have to deal with each day with fake registration of users.
I use CAPTCHA, as do a lot of others to help with Spam attacks.
I've been wondering how the Bots were getting around it, Well I found out today.
It's not Bots, it's human spammers, they pay them stuff all per thousand.
Read here, Inside India's CAPTCHA solving economy (http://www.zdnet.com/blog/security/inside-indias-captcha-solving-economy/1835)
Cheeky buggars.
 :cheers:



Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on July 19, 2012, 05:26:17 PM
Quote from: Hairs
Story on the box, mentioned that a lot of the visitors to the Cross, went there to either watch the fights or to be in them.
probably these days, but in my day we went to see strippers... naked h00ts... and watch mates get dragged up on stage for a dancing lesson...
Theres a lot of 'new australians' go in there these days.. just look at any photo and theres a lowered VL with 5 peaked caps in it.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on July 19, 2012, 05:28:33 PM
probably these days, but in my day we went to see strippers... naked h00ts... and watch mates get dragged up on stage for a dancing lesson...
:cup:
Yep, That's what it was about.
 8)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on July 21, 2012, 08:16:06 AM
Who wants the govt to track 2 years of your web surfing history? If you’re doing dodgy stuff you’re already using an anonymiser which renders web history retention useless.

http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/political-news/roxon-questions-plan-to-track-users-web-history-20120720-22fp6.html (http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/political-news/roxon-questions-plan-to-track-users-web-history-20120720-22fp6.html)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on July 23, 2012, 11:15:45 AM
This a big hit with a forearm.
Make of it what you will, but some players are just thugs.
Watch what Inglis does after, to the other Dragon player in the contest for the ball, just drops into him @1.12minute mark.
Sorry if this gets pulled, the first link I had got pulled due to copyright or some BS  ???
http://youtu.be/AO5KKPHFakE
All NRL club doctors unite to ban shoulder charge  (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/all-nrl-club-doctors-unite-to-ban-shoulder-charge/story-e6frfgbo-1226432244735)

South Sydney players stand behind Greg Inglis over Dean Young hit  (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/south-sydney-players-stand-behind-greg-inglis-over-dean-young-hit/story-e6frfgeo-1226432227043)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on July 23, 2012, 11:35:20 AM
Quote from: Hairs
All NRL club doctors unite to ban shoulder charge  (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/all-nrl-club-doctors-unite-to-ban-shoulder-charge/story-e6frfgbo-1226432244735)


"...says there have been 15 players taken out of games by dubious tackles, but in only one instance was there a send-off, "
Theres part of the problem.. the 2 idjits in the middle are too scared to actually send people off as the 230948230948203948 trillion replys from 23098230498230498 angles  may show they got it wrong....

headbutting a shoulder has been a tradition for decades.
(http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2012/07/21/1226431/665311-dean-young-tackle.jpg)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Mace on July 23, 2012, 11:46:47 AM
New Patrol Tackles big Red.

http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/new-patrol-tackles-big-red-20120723-22iv8.html (http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/new-patrol-tackles-big-red-20120723-22iv8.html)

http://www.theage.com.au/photogallery/drive/new-patrol-tackles-big-red-20120723-22ivg.html?selectedImage=1 (http://www.theage.com.au/photogallery/drive/new-patrol-tackles-big-red-20120723-22ivg.html?selectedImage=1)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on July 23, 2012, 11:58:35 AM
New Patrol Tackles big Red.

http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/new-patrol-tackles-big-red-20120723-22iv8.html (http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/new-patrol-tackles-big-red-20120723-22iv8.html)

http://www.theage.com.au/photogallery/drive/new-patrol-tackles-big-red-20120723-22ivg.html?selectedImage=1 (http://www.theage.com.au/photogallery/drive/new-patrol-tackles-big-red-20120723-22ivg.html?selectedImage=1)
<sarcasm>Thats amazing it made it up big red on 1 tank of fuel </sarcasm>
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on July 23, 2012, 12:17:53 PM
headbutting a shoulder has been a tradition for decades.
And this is how the bloody ref's probably see it.
 >:D
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Big Nath on July 23, 2012, 12:48:31 PM
My $100 Fuel card arrived today from AORC.

As promised. a little late, but better than never
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Mace on July 24, 2012, 04:18:47 PM
I knew there was a reason not to like salt water!! As ive allways said, no one has ever got bitten by a Shark in the Howqua River!

 Amazing Photo's.

http://www.theage.com.au/photogallery/travel/killer-whales-play-in-yachts-wake-20120724-22m2x.html?selectedImage=2 (http://www.theage.com.au/photogallery/travel/killer-whales-play-in-yachts-wake-20120724-22m2x.html?selectedImage=2)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Frostd on July 24, 2012, 05:03:23 PM
What an awesome photograph, but is it real. But then I looked at the entire set of shots.  How magnificent. What a great creature!!
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: LJs GU on July 24, 2012, 05:21:51 PM
What an awesome photograph, but is it real. But then I looked at the entire set of shots.  How magnificent. What a great creature!!

Google/youtube 'orcas attacking seals' and watch how they work together to 'wash' a seal off an ice floe.  Mother nature at it's best.
LJ
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on July 24, 2012, 06:20:34 PM
For wyno

http://www.news.com.au/national/out-of-puff-cops-lower-entrance-fitness-bar/story-fndo4cq1-1226433562452 (http://www.news.com.au/national/out-of-puff-cops-lower-entrance-fitness-bar/story-fndo4cq1-1226433562452)

Becoming a police officer just got a little easier with police lowering the physical standard of one of its toughest tests.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on July 25, 2012, 03:53:39 PM
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10822015 (http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10822015)
A man seen dressed in a goat suit among a herd of wild goats in the Utah mountains has been identified as a hunter preparing for a Canadian archery season.

(http://images.mylot.com/userImages/images/postphotos/2147873.gif)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: fuji on July 25, 2012, 04:14:27 PM
For wyno

http://www.news.com.au/national/out-of-puff-cops-lower-entrance-fitness-bar/story-fndo4cq1-1226433562452 (http://www.news.com.au/national/out-of-puff-cops-lower-entrance-fitness-bar/story-fndo4cq1-1226433562452)

Becoming a police officer just got a little easier with police lowering the physical standard of one of its toughest tests.





What a load of s$$t
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: LJs GU on July 25, 2012, 04:22:39 PM
What a load of s$$t

Did you work up a sweat typing that out Wyno?  ;D
LJ
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on July 26, 2012, 12:32:42 PM
Writing has been on the wall for decades. Lots of mates will be in faeces st.

That land would be worth more than double aussies national debt... 20 houses to an acre, and CHA CHING.... :-[

Quote
Caltex Kurnell refinery to close - 330 jobs to go
KATE CARR
26 Jul, 2012 09:44 AM
 The fuel refining facility at Kurnell will be closed in the second half of 2014, Caltex managing director Julian Segal announced today.
The facility will be transformed into an import hub.

Mr Segal said 330 people would lose their jobs at Kurnell as staffing levels were reduced from the current level of 430 to 100 over the next two years.

‘‘Despite the exhaustive examination of a wide range of alternatives, we have been unable to develop a compelling case to maintain the Kurnell refining operation,’’ Mr Segal said. He said the facility was unable to compete with the larger, more modern refineries in the Asian region.

The closure announcement comes on the heels of a review into the company’s refining facilities which began last August.

The company said the closure was expected to cost about $430 million in employment benefits and refinery dismantling and clean-up costs.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Marschy on July 26, 2012, 01:05:38 PM
Writing has been on the wall for decades. Lots of mates will be in faeces st.

That land would be worth more than double aussies national debt... 20 houses to an acre, and CHA CHING.... :-[


News story found at News.com.au Caltex decision will not hit supply: govt (http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/national/caltex-decision-will-not-hit-supply-govt/story-e6frfku9-1226435454437)

What BS that the price of fuel wont go up. When Port Stanvac closed in Adelaide the cost of fuel went up in Adelaide because it now has to be shipped in. I was in Sydney last week and you guys are paying about 10 cents a litre less for diesel that what we pay in Adelaide. Welcome to our world.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on July 26, 2012, 02:32:21 PM
.... MAYDAY!!!!!!
MADNESS!!!
(http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2010/1/20/129084942835800047.jpg)

Quote
Skydiver Fearless Felix Baumgartner has made his second stratospheric leap, this time from more than 29 kilometres above the Earth - nearly three times higher than cruising jetliners.
 
The Austrian landed safely near Roswell, New Mexico, according to a project spokeswoman.
 
His top speed was an estimated 862km/h, (http://completeresources.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/jaw_dropping_dog2.jpg?w=297&h=300)
said Brian Utley, an official observer on site.
 
(http://images.theage.com.au/2012/07/26/3489342/dh_felix-20120726082431801002-300x0.jpg)
One giant leap ... Felix Baumgartner prepares to jump. Photo: AP
 
It's a personal best for Baumgartner, who is aiming for a record-breaking jump from 37 kilometres in another month.
 
Advertisement

He hopes to go supersonic, breaking the speed of sound with just his body.
 
"It has always been a dream of mine," Baumgartner said in a statement following Wednesday's feat. "Only one more step to go."
 
Longtime record-holder Joe Kittinger jumped from 31 kilometres in 1960 for the air force. The 84-year-old Kittinger monitored Wednesday's jump.
 
The 43-year-old Baumgartner ascended alone in an enclosed capsule lifted by a giant helium balloon. He wore a full-pressure suit equipped with parachutes and an oxygen supply. There's virtually no atmosphere that far up.
 
"It felt completely different at 90,000 feet," Baumgartner noted. "There is no control when you exit the capsule. There is no way to get stable."
 
He was in free fall for an estimated three minutes and 48 seconds before opening his parachutes.
 
NASA is paying close attention to the project called Stratos, short for stratosphere. The US space agency wants to learn all it can about potential escape systems for future rocket ships.
 
Baumgartner won't come close to space, even on the ultimate jump that's planned for late August or early September. Space officially begins at 100 kilometres.
 
Baumgartner, a former military parachutist and extreme athlete, has jumped more than 2500 times from planes and helicopters, as well as from skyscrapers and landmarks, including the 101-storey Taipei 101 in Taiwan.


Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/technology/sci-tech/skydiver-makes-another-stratospheric-leap-20120726-22se1.html#ixzz21hRJQtzu (http://www.theage.com.au/technology/sci-tech/skydiver-makes-another-stratospheric-leap-20120726-22se1.html#ixzz21hRJQtzu)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: fuji on July 26, 2012, 04:46:01 PM
Did you work up a sweat typing that out Wyno?  ;D
LJ

If the recruits had to go through, what I went through, the police force would be minus 5000 members! :D
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on July 26, 2012, 05:34:15 PM
If the recruits had to go through, what I went through, the police force would be minus 5000 members! :D

Back in my day huh :)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on July 27, 2012, 12:42:01 PM
What did she expect as dinner goes jogging by? that the dingo's would throw coins or baby clothes at her?

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A Melbourne woman has become the youngest Australian to run non-stop across the Simpson Desert, battling sleep deprivation and dingo ‘‘swarms’’ in the name of charity.

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/national/ultrarunner-battles-dingo-swarms-on-400km-desert-dash-20120727-22xvt.html#ixzz21mqwH8ou (http://www.theage.com.au/national/ultrarunner-battles-dingo-swarms-on-400km-desert-dash-20120727-22xvt.html#ixzz21mqwH8ou)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on July 28, 2012, 04:44:37 PM
Dingo attacks tourist on Fraser Island
http://www.news.com.au/national/dingo-attacks-tourist-on-fraser-island/story-fndo4eg9-1226437501031 (http://www.news.com.au/national/dingo-attacks-tourist-on-fraser-island/story-fndo4eg9-1226437501031)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Eamonn on July 28, 2012, 04:53:41 PM
Dingo attacks tourist on Fraser Island
http://www.news.com.au/national/dingo-attacks-tourist-on-fraser-island/story-fndo4eg9-1226437501031 (http://www.news.com.au/national/dingo-attacks-tourist-on-fraser-island/story-fndo4eg9-1226437501031)


They roll Troopies, get bitten by Dngo...what next for our elusive German backpackers.....
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: xcvator on July 28, 2012, 08:25:07 PM
Dingo attacks tourist on Fraser Island
http://www.news.com.au/national/dingo-attacks-tourist-on-fraser-island/story-fndo4eg9-1226437501031 (http://www.news.com.au/national/dingo-attacks-tourist-on-fraser-island/story-fndo4eg9-1226437501031)


corse he was stone cold sober too  :laugh:
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Marschy on July 30, 2012, 12:35:17 PM
Man's firework stunt backfires after firecracker burns his buttocks (http://www.news.com.au/national/mans-firework-stunt-backfires-after-firecracker-burns-his-buttocks/story-fndo4eg9-1226438296404)

It doesn't say what sort of firecracker, but he was obviously hangin' on to it pretty tightly!!!! Brings new meaning, to 'Get a Rocket up ya' doesn't it?
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on July 30, 2012, 04:44:02 PM
Hmmmmm... Heads been doing OT on this one.

No surprise, and dont see it as a news flash considering they are talkin 2016 onwards, but surely Ford could create something Australians have been crying out for for years??? Not a 4cyl falcon... Something... So they could at least sell here and export elsewhere.

And what about spares for older fords that are only made in AU..

Quote
Car industry prepares for Ford exit
PUBLISHED: 15 hours 31 MINUTES AGO | UPDATE: 2 hours 49 MINUTES AGO

Companies and advisers involved in the car industry have begun talking openly about Ford, the No.?3 car maker, quitting local production in 2016.
 
Ford’s demise is seen as inevitable and suppliers are starting to factor it into business plans that are increasingly focused on product and ­geographical diversification.
 
The company recently slashed ­production to about 33,000 cars a year and laid off 440 workers.
 
A partner with PPB Advisory, Stephen Longley, who has acted as receiver to numerous faltering car parts suppliers, yesterday became the first to mention the unthinkable when he said Ford was finished as a local manufacturer. “It’s the elephant in the room, it is just not talked about openly,” Mr Longley said.

“The components industry is saying it is a foregone conclusion.”

Writing exclusively in The Australian Financial Review today, economist and former Reserve Bank of ­Australia board member Warwick McKibbin warns that the high dollar, the carbon tax and high labour costs are driving rapid adjustment pressures on manufacturing that require Productivity Commission scrutiny. “Sectors that have rigid labour costs such as the automotive industry find it difficult to adapt,” he writes.
 
Mr Longley, who is receiver for APV Automotive Components, said components makers should be ­working with Ford on a new model for 2016 but this was not occurring.

He was joined by components ­makers which either have written Ford off or who talked openly about life without Ford.
 
Ford recently received $34 million from the federal government and further cash from Victoria to continue making the Falcon and Territory in Melbourne. However, sales have plunged to such a low level that few believe Ford can justify new investment, even with government help.
 
Director of automotive and defence manufacturer Abcor Group, James Kaias, said his peers in the components sector believed Ford would close as the Falcon came to the end of its life.
 
“They are going to be closing within two to three years,” said Mr Kaias. “That is the consensus. I think it is pretty obvious.”
 
Ford is one of three remaining car makers in Australia after Nissan left in the early 1990s and Mitsubishi ended local production in 2008.
 
A spokesman for industry minister Greg Combet declined to respond to “speculation”. “However, it is important to note that the government’s $5.4 billion New Car Plan will provide support for the automotive industry out to 2020, including through the Automotive Transformation Scheme, which supports production of motor vehicles and engines and for investment in R&D, plant and equipment,” the spokesman said.
 
A Ford spokesman said the company faced challenges over the next four years. “Ford Australia has been consistent in saying that the actions we’re taking to ‘right-size’ our business and be as efficient as possible .?.?. will ensure continued relevance for our local vehicles. We will use that time to develop our business case.”
 
Even Ford’s own suppliers are canvassing a future without the company and speeding up restructuring and diversification. The managing director of Axion Precision Engineers, Jim Grose, said more suppliers would go to the wall if Ford closed.

He supplies parts to both Ford and Ford performance vehicles. “A lot of companies don’t know how they are going to survive,” Mr Grose said. “Things are going to get tighter and tighter. You need a certain level of turnover to make your company viable.”
 
Receivers McGrathNicol this week announced CMI Industrial would close two components plants with the loss of 119 jobs.
 
Diver Consolidated Industries chief executive Jim Griffin said he was rapidly restructuring his business after winning contracts to provide automotive heat shields to BMW. “But not everyone can do it,” he said. “You need to have enough working capital.”
 
PPB’s Mr Longley suggested the federal government could modify a scheme that guarantees employee redundancy benefits after companies collapse. Funding before collapse could be used for restructuring that would save jobs and businesses.
 
Economist Nicholas Gruen, who helped write the government’s original car plan, said Ford was doing a “Mitsubishi shuffle”.

“Their global parents are not really thinking of their Australian operations as any important part of their global strategy,” he said.
 
With the latest cutbacks, Ford production is 148 cars a day – about twice Mitsubishi’s before it closed.

In Mitsubishi’s final days, South Australian government funds came with the promise they would be paid back if the company closed. However, it is understood no guarantee was obtained by the federal or Victorian government when they last backed Ford.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: LJs GU on August 01, 2012, 11:05:38 AM
Couldn't pay me enough to be a cabbie...
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/taxi-driver-stabbed-to-death-man-incinerated-in-suburban-tragedy-20120801-23dp1.html (http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/taxi-driver-stabbed-to-death-man-incinerated-in-suburban-tragedy-20120801-23dp1.html)
Not a criticism, just curious, but there seems to be a lot of black coat wearing detectives there.  Why so many?
(http://images.theage.com.au/2012/08/01/3517065/taxi-stabbing-scene-729-620x349.jpg)
LJ
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on August 01, 2012, 11:14:01 AM
Couldn't pay me enough to be a cabbie...
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/taxi-driver-stabbed-to-death-man-incinerated-in-suburban-tragedy-20120801-23dp1.html (http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/taxi-driver-stabbed-to-death-man-incinerated-in-suburban-tragedy-20120801-23dp1.html)
Not a criticism, just curious, but there seems to be a lot of black coat wearing detectives there.  Why so many?
(http://images.theage.com.au/2012/08/01/3517065/taxi-stabbing-scene-729-620x349.jpg)
LJ
I reckon its awesome that the POS that killed the cabby burnt to death... Karma bus, leaving on road 5....

and the reason there are so many, 3am... Krispy Kreams isnt open for another 4 hours.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Eamonn on August 01, 2012, 07:51:44 PM
https://www.dropbox.com/s/uvziql4271u39z3/Little%20Johnny%20The%20Movie%20%28trailer%29.wmv (https://www.dropbox.com/s/uvziql4271u39z3/Little%20Johnny%20The%20Movie%20%28trailer%29.wmv)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Tim - Stratford on August 01, 2012, 09:43:31 PM
http://www.theage.com.au/digital-life/hometech/exploding-dvd-player-leaves-threeyearold-with-severe-burns-20120801-23ec1.html (http://www.theage.com.au/digital-life/hometech/exploding-dvd-player-leaves-threeyearold-with-severe-burns-20120801-23ec1.html)

http://dicksmith.com.au/media/DSAU/Media/static/WebDocumentCollection/D6202RecallAUv2.pdf (http://dicksmith.com.au/media/DSAU/Media/static/WebDocumentCollection/D6202RecallAUv2.pdf)

Recall Dick Smith branded 9" Portable DVD/Media player
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: blackcat on August 02, 2012, 02:24:03 PM
anyone lost a thong at chilli beach?
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/travel/news/thongs-found-washed-up-on-remote-queensland-beach/story-fn32891l-1226441007019 (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/travel/news/thongs-found-washed-up-on-remote-queensland-beach/story-fn32891l-1226441007019)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on August 03, 2012, 05:32:29 PM
http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/08/03/3560201.htm (http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/08/03/3560201.htm)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on August 04, 2012, 09:44:37 AM
http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/coming-soon-140000-caravan-20120803-23kei.html (http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/coming-soon-140000-caravan-20120803-23kei.html)

Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: speewa158 on August 04, 2012, 09:47:49 AM
Woke up this morning & still there is nothing on the jobs front ,,, conserned about my mounting bar tab  :o Its been 1 day now  :cheers:
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: cruisindub on August 10, 2012, 02:25:21 AM
Free love is alive!!

 http://m.heraldsun.com.au/news/world/vibrator-giveaway-in-new-york-is-shut-down-leaving-thousands-dissatisfied/story-fnd134gw-1226447130379 (http://m.heraldsun.com.au/news/world/vibrator-giveaway-in-new-york-is-shut-down-leaving-thousands-dissatisfied/story-fnd134gw-1226447130379)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: GGV8Cruza on August 10, 2012, 01:30:46 PM
Deer V's motorbike

http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/deer-me-motorcyclist-v-wild-20120810-23yed.html (http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/deer-me-motorcyclist-v-wild-20120810-23yed.html)

GG
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Mace on August 10, 2012, 03:14:26 PM
BMW 320 sells for $1 NZ on Ebay (Thats $0.77 Aus).

http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/dealers-mistake-sees-car-sold-for-1-20120810-23yid.html (http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/dealers-mistake-sees-car-sold-for-1-20120810-23yid.html)

Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: cancan on August 11, 2012, 09:30:03 AM
BMW 320 sells for $1 NZ on Ebay (Thats $0.77 Aus).

http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/dealers-mistake-sees-car-sold-for-1-20120810-23yid.html (http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/dealers-mistake-sees-car-sold-for-1-20120810-23yid.html)


Gee you would want a full tank of petrol in it for that amount
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Mace on August 17, 2012, 03:55:57 PM
Road Rules!!  What are they?

http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/the-road-rules-you-didnt-know-20120817-24bzf.html (http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/the-road-rules-you-didnt-know-20120817-24bzf.html)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on August 17, 2012, 04:00:39 PM
Road Rules!!  What are they?

http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/the-road-rules-you-didnt-know-20120817-24bzf.html (http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/the-road-rules-you-didnt-know-20120817-24bzf.html)


I had a discussion with a cop on this one once before.. he swore it never existed

"Splashing a bus passenger with mud after driving through a puddle can cost you $165. Oddly enough, splashing a pedestrian with water is OK.
It’s the bus and the mud that seem to be most offensive in the eyes of NSW law."
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Mace on August 17, 2012, 04:20:09 PM
This is the one that gives me the irrits:

"Are you annoyed by drivers who use foglights in clear conditions – or in daylight? In NSW it’s a $99 ticket and in Victoria it’ll cost you $141 to use a foglight “unless in fog or other hazardous weather reducing visbility”.

Wish WYNO would get stuck into all of them who drive around with em on all day!.

Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: LJs GU on August 17, 2012, 04:36:01 PM
Road Rules!!  What are they?

http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/the-road-rules-you-didnt-know-20120817-24bzf.html (http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/the-road-rules-you-didnt-know-20120817-24bzf.html)


Thanks for posting Mace, great read.

It's ridiculous... on a typical day, my fines would be:
$141 - Reversing (further than is reasonable)
$282 - along with a toot and wave to kids when leaving for work
$564 (141 x4) - Not indicating left when leaving roundabouts

and on some days:
$141 - leaving a car unlocked at the servo
$282 - kids DVD screens 'likely to distract other drivers'

It'd be cheaper for me not to go to work... hmm now there's a thought

LJ
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on August 18, 2012, 02:30:20 PM
http://www.news.com.au/national/device-available-online-blamed-for-spike-in-car-thefts-in-queensland/story-fndo4ckr-1226452922444 (http://www.news.com.au/national/device-available-online-blamed-for-spike-in-car-thefts-in-queensland/story-fndo4ckr-1226452922444)

The National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council knows of thieves overcoming Land Cruiser immobilisers in 12 seconds. NSW police footage shows one thief stealing a Rav 4 in 14 seconds.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Mace on August 20, 2012, 04:55:08 PM
I dont like Fords, but this is nice:

http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/625kw-shelby-cobra-20120820-24ho8.html (http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/625kw-shelby-cobra-20120820-24ho8.html)

This is a great website on "the man"

http://www.carrollshelby.com/#/1923-1951 (http://www.carrollshelby.com/#/1923-1951)

Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on August 22, 2012, 05:29:37 PM
Is that the sound of a bubble bursting...

BHP cancels $30 billion Olympic Dam expansion
http://www.news.com.au/business/companies/bhp-cancels-30-billion-olympic-dam-expansion-in-south-australian-outback/story-fnda1bsz-1226455884519 (http://www.news.com.au/business/companies/bhp-cancels-30-billion-olympic-dam-expansion-in-south-australian-outback/story-fnda1bsz-1226455884519)

BHP Billiton has shelved its $30 billion Olympic Dam expansion and will go back to the drawing board to find a cheaper alternative.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: cancan on August 22, 2012, 06:39:36 PM
Significant losses = 130 jobs and they are all experienced so will have no issues finding work in the better half of the country....they have known about this for a few weeks.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on August 23, 2012, 03:47:39 PM
Quote
Father saves toddler after 4WD overturns in river
 
Date August 23, 2012 - 12:43PM 34 reading now
 
A father held his toddler son's head above chilly water after his four-wheel-drive overturned in a river in the state's central west while he was testing its capabilities yesterday, police say.  (http://www.thedawgpound.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/fail_smiley.gif)
 
The 13-month-old boy was in a stable condition in hospital this morning after being trapped underwater in the Macquarie River at Eglinton, on the outskirts of Bathurst, yesterday afternoon.

There was a person's life at risk and we tend to forget our own mortality and just dive in to try and save somebody.
 
His 28-year-old father was trying to cross the river in his Toyota Hilux about 3.30pm.
 

Dramatic rescue ... police at the scene. Photo: The Western Advocate

"[He was] testing his vehicle and attempting a water crossing," Chifley Local Area Command duty officer Inspector Colin Cracknell said.
 
"Approximately half-way across the river the vehicle became stuck in the soft sand base of the river and almost immediately rolled over on to its roof.
 
"The driver was able to escape from the vehicle and attempted to release his son.
 
"However, the baby was in a child restraint and he couldn't release the child restraint to recover the child."
 
Inspector Cracknell said the man held the baby's head above water until emergency services arrived.
 
Police officers dived into the water and cut the straps on the child restraint, before the baby was taken to Bathurst Hospital in a serious condition.
 
He was later flown to the Children's Hospital at Westmead, where he was breathing on his own and was in a stable condition in intensive care this morning.
 
The baby had been underwater long enough for his father to get out of the car and attempt to free him, Inspector Cracknell said.
 
"My understanding is that when he became aware that he was unable to release the child he then supported the child's head above the water as best he could.
 
"Police entered the water and also assisted to keep the child's head above water while another officer cut the harness traps to release the child."
 
Inspector Cracknell said overnight temperatures of about 5 degrees had made the Macquarie River very cold.
 
"The officers and the driver [also] would have had to contend with the current in the flowing river."
 
He said the site was a popular place for drivers to test the capabilities of their cars before four-wheel-driving expeditions.
 
"It's early days in the investigation so police are looking ... at all the information that led up to this tragic incident.
 
"Suffice to say it's not a regular road crossing. I believe it is an area that is used by four-wheel enthusiasts to test the abilities of their vehicles and practise their river crossings for when they are in off-road conditions.
 
"It's certainly something that we wouldn't recommend people be doing because of the potential dangers that are involved in that."
 
Inspector Cracknell also praised his officers' work.
 
"There was a person's life at risk and we tend to forget our own mortality and just dive in to try and save somebody."


Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/father-saves-toddler-after-4wd-overturns-in-river-20120823-24nmj.html#ixzz24LTOaCAe (http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/father-saves-toddler-after-4wd-overturns-in-river-20120823-24nmj.html#ixzz24LTOaCAe)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: krisandkev on August 25, 2012, 08:35:10 AM
Maybe it is just me.   ???  But the latest media beat up about so called Prince Harry, who is suppose to be a role model etc, is interesting because of how many people in the media are saying things like, he is just a young bloke, good on him etc.   Yet those two aussie swimmers who visited a firearms store in America were treaty like the worst criminals.  I am not a fan of the two swimmers, or sorry to say I just don’t get the whole royals thing, but just strange how the two stories are treated.
Kevin    (And no, it is not a jealous thing about Harry.)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on August 25, 2012, 09:05:10 AM
Got some spare cash to buy a good 4wding base camp :)

http://www.news.com.au/realestate/investing/victorians-to-grab-a-bargain-at-biggest-auction-of-mt-buller-property-in-history-in-october/story-fndbarft-1226457848838 (http://www.news.com.au/realestate/investing/victorians-to-grab-a-bargain-at-biggest-auction-of-mt-buller-property-in-history-in-october/story-fndbarft-1226457848838)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on August 26, 2012, 09:28:16 AM
If it really happened, then I admire this bloke....

http://www.theage.com.au/technology/technology-news/neil-armstrong-first-man-on-the-moon-dies-at-82-20120826-24tyr.html (http://www.theage.com.au/technology/technology-news/neil-armstrong-first-man-on-the-moon-dies-at-82-20120826-24tyr.html)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Mace on August 28, 2012, 01:36:20 PM
Thought Nissan had finally come to their senses, but no!!

http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/diesel-about-face-the-right-decision-nissan-20120828-24x8e.html (http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/diesel-about-face-the-right-decision-nissan-20120828-24x8e.html)

Same old story that theyve been recycling for the past 2 years.

Perhaps they could finally get of their  asses and release the flamin thing, even if its only available in Petrol!!
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Mace on August 29, 2012, 03:46:13 PM
RONALD McDONALD's FERRARI!

http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/a-ferrari-fit-for-ronald-mcdonald-20120829-24zzp.html (http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/a-ferrari-fit-for-ronald-mcdonald-20120829-24zzp.html)

One of the comments sais:  McHIDEOUS

Id still drive it with  8) on  if it was going cheap.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on September 02, 2012, 08:14:22 AM
Developers circle as national parks open for business
http://www.theage.com.au/environment/conservation/mind-the-gap-park-tourism-plan-sparks-green-backlash-20120901-257id.html (http://www.theage.com.au/environment/conservation/mind-the-gap-park-tourism-plan-sparks-green-backlash-20120901-257id.html)

I can't see how this is a good idea...
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Marschy on September 02, 2012, 09:57:10 AM
What is probably going to mean is you are going to pay more for visiting National Parks to help pay for infrastructure. Not necessarily a bad thing, look at Wilpena Pound, a resort and campsite operating side by side.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Mace on September 04, 2012, 10:16:51 AM
FULL SIZE ASTON MARTIN KIT:

http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/aston-martin-the-ultimate-model-car-kit-up-for-sale-20120903-25a4p.html (http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/aston-martin-the-ultimate-model-car-kit-up-for-sale-20120903-25a4p.html)

I want one!!.

Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on September 10, 2012, 04:22:05 PM
Happy Aussie campers now happier than ever
http://www.news.com.au/travel/holiday-ideas/happy-aussie-campers-now-happier-than-ever/story-e6frfqd9-1226468480961 (http://www.news.com.au/travel/holiday-ideas/happy-aussie-campers-now-happier-than-ever/story-e6frfqd9-1226468480961)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: bunyip on September 10, 2012, 04:27:43 PM
D4D,

What a great idea! Bents Basin is a perfect place to go, the Scouts go there every year for their Jamborette.

As long as the first timers don't end up crowding the best camping spots :D

Bunyip
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: singo-26 on September 10, 2012, 08:30:30 PM
A lovely little narrow bit of road in Singleton that is one of the truck routes through town today resulted in this.

http://www.skynews.com.au/topstories/article.aspx?id=793616 (http://www.skynews.com.au/topstories/article.aspx?id=793616)

Sadly his younger brother is one of those in hospital. I don't like the bit of road in a car and avoid it in the trucks.

Very sad.
RIP little man.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on September 16, 2012, 07:01:03 AM
Broken-down drivers misuse beacons
http://www.theage.com.au/national/brokendown-drivers-misuse-beacons-20120915-25zcs.html (http://www.theage.com.au/national/brokendown-drivers-misuse-beacons-20120915-25zcs.html)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on September 18, 2012, 11:06:56 AM
http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/corvette-stolen-10-years-ago-found-in-container-20120918-263cx.html (http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/corvette-stolen-10-years-ago-found-in-container-20120918-263cx.html)

1968 Chevrolet Corvette was stolen a decade ago and recently found in a shipping container. And now it’s up for auction.
(http://images.theage.com.au/2012/09/18/3643527/corvette_729-620x349.jpg)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on September 20, 2012, 07:40:53 AM
Are the French the most stupid race on earth? (note: my work was bought out by french 4yrs ago and I can tell you personally how ****ed and arrogant they are)France will close diplomatic sites in 20 Muslim countries over concern that a French satirical magazine's publication of cartoons mocking the Prophet Muhammad may provoke a violent backlash.

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/world/french-to-close-embassies-over-new-muhammad-cartoon-row-20120920-267ix.html#ixzz26xE4nTZf (http://www.theage.com.au/world/french-to-close-embassies-over-new-muhammad-cartoon-row-20120920-267ix.html#ixzz26xE4nTZf)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Mace on September 21, 2012, 09:52:49 AM
Ive got a strange feeling about this!

Remember the Italian Police Lamborghini that went up in flames!!

http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/nsw-police-get-a-porsche-20120920-2693l.html (http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/nsw-police-get-a-porsche-20120920-2693l.html)

Somethings gonna happen to it!
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Mace on September 21, 2012, 11:49:49 AM
Like this guys style!!

http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/pig-payment-for-police-fine-20120920-268nh.html (http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/pig-payment-for-police-fine-20120920-268nh.html)

Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on September 21, 2012, 11:53:24 AM
some unhappy people here having to pay and go thru all that hassle again

yet they are allowed to keep driving.. either they are an unlicensed danger, or they arent... Im fairly sure if they have been driving for years, they have it down pat by now...

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/truckies-face-retest-amid-licence-fraud-probe-20120921-26acr.html (http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/truckies-face-retest-amid-licence-fraud-probe-20120921-26acr.html)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on September 25, 2012, 09:52:30 AM
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/8537470/nz-man-gets-eel-stuck-in-bottom (http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/8537470/nz-man-gets-eel-stuck-in-bottom)

Choice bro!
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Ricklanga on September 25, 2012, 06:57:35 PM
A truck driver has casually walked away after being thrown head-first through a windshield in a horror crash.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/queensland/a/-/mp/14952357/truck-driver-flies-through-windshield-lands-on-his-feet/ (http://au.news.yahoo.com/queensland/a/-/mp/14952357/truck-driver-flies-through-windshield-lands-on-his-feet/)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Ricklanga on September 25, 2012, 07:00:08 PM
Fish rain on Russian bay

http://au.news.yahoo.com/queensland/a/-/mp/14951763/fish-rain-on-russian-bay/ (http://au.news.yahoo.com/queensland/a/-/mp/14951763/fish-rain-on-russian-bay/)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on September 26, 2012, 11:39:48 AM
http://www.theage.com.au/business/channel-nine-on-brink-as-banks-circle-20120925-26jpx.html (http://www.theage.com.au/business/channel-nine-on-brink-as-banks-circle-20120925-26jpx.html)

Hmmmmmm. not sure what to make of that
Yes FTA TV sucks arse, but how would we go without FTA TV?? Think of AU with only Foxtel or Austar etc.. Talk about a captive audience and fees going up x 1000%
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on September 28, 2012, 06:58:32 AM
Very sad end to an already disturbing story. What is society coming to...
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/man-charged-over-jill-meagher-case-20120928-26olv.html (http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/man-charged-over-jill-meagher-case-20120928-26olv.html)

The body of ABC employee Jill Meagher has been discovered buried in a shallow grave north-west of Melbourne this morning, as homicide squad detectives charged a man over her rape and murder.

Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on September 28, 2012, 07:59:09 AM
Morning D4D,
Yes, a very sad outcome.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: cardinal28 on September 28, 2012, 08:09:56 AM
Bring back capital punishment for these low life scum.  >:( >:(
Feel for the family.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Robbo on September 29, 2012, 07:11:52 PM
Bring back capital punishment for these low life scum.  >:( >:(
Feel for the family.

X2

I resent my taxes paying to feed and house this scum for the next 20 odd years  >:(
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on October 03, 2012, 10:36:23 AM
A story from our local paper the Daily Examiner
Sex toy retrieval drama for man (http://www.dailyexaminer.com.au/story/2012/10/01/sex-toy-maroochydore-ambulance/)
WTF "Butt Chugging"
"a Brisbane newspaper reported Queensland tennagers were risking their lives with the strange "Butt Chugging" practice, involving pouring alcohol into a rubber tube placed in the rectum"

(http://www.hairfysh.com/images/Icons/Smileys/shocked.gif)
I've heard it all now.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: bobnrob on October 03, 2012, 11:40:29 AM
A story from our local paper the Daily Examiner
Sex toy retrieval drama for man (http://www.dailyexaminer.com.au/story/2012/10/01/sex-toy-maroochydore-ambulance/)
WTF "Butt Chugging"
"a Brisbane newspaper reported Queensland tennagers were risking their lives with the strange "Butt Chugging" practice, involving pouring alcohol into a rubber tube placed in the rectum"

(http://www.hairfysh.com/images/Icons/Smileys/shocked.gif)
I've heard it all now.


hmmmm...how can we convince them quick-set cement is MUCH more effective?
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on October 03, 2012, 12:19:34 PM
hmmmm...how can we convince them quick-set cement is MUCH more effective?

Good Onya, I nearly spat coffee over the lap top.
 :cheers:
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: HEM19X on October 03, 2012, 01:20:54 PM
A story from our local paper the Daily Examiner
Sex toy retrieval drama for man (http://www.dailyexaminer.com.au/story/2012/10/01/sex-toy-maroochydore-ambulance/)
WTF "Butt Chugging"
"a Brisbane newspaper reported Queensland tennagers were risking their lives with the strange "Butt Chugging" practice, involving pouring alcohol into a rubber tube placed in the rectum"

(http://www.hairfysh.com/images/Icons/Smileys/shocked.gif)
I've heard it all now.


There was a news story a week or so back about a man with a live Eel in his b*m.

But it sounds a bit fishy to me!!!!
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on October 03, 2012, 03:10:26 PM
There was a news story a week or so back about a man with a live Eel in his b*m.

But it sounds a bit fishy to me!!!!


(http://www.hairfysh.com/images/Icons/Smileys/roflmao.gif)

 :cheers:
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Mace on October 09, 2012, 03:00:21 PM
From a US Website and email currently doing the rounds:

There are no scratches on the outside of this car, but the vehicle is total write off.

A man in Waterton, (Calgary), came out to find the inside of his 18 month old Toyota
Sequoia trashed.

A grizzly bear had somehow got a door open (easy considering the way the handles are constructed) and
once inside got trapped when the door shut behind him. Probably by the wind.
The Toyota was the Platinum edition, all the door panels were ripped off, the headliner torn to
pieces, all headrests, the leather seats, the dash shredded. The steering column was twisted
sideways. Two of the six airbags went off, the other four the bear ripped to pieces.
(...You can imagine a trapped grizzly being hit with an airbag in an enclosed space! He must
have figured he was in for the fight of his life ..and by the looks of this car, he won the fight.

When the bear ripped off the door panels he also clawed all the wiring harnesses out.
Toyota figures every wire he pulled or clawed at resulted in alarm bells, voices or sparks.

The head mechanic at Calgary Toyota doubted if they had the expertise to put this vehicle back
together, even if they had enough parts to do it. And, to add insult to injury, the bear took a big
dump in the back of the SUV  . . .   and then broke out the rear window.

Fish and wildlife officers have inspected the damage and figure it was a 3 year old Griz.

The vehicle has been written off by the insurance company. The cost of this fully optioned  vehicle new was over $70,000, and they stopped counting repair costs at $60,000+.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: speewa158 on October 10, 2012, 01:42:24 AM
Could have been worse have you seen the damage kids with a bag of Twisties & a can of drink can do to the back of the truck  >:D
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on October 10, 2012, 04:58:47 PM
Another Toyota recall
http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/toyota-recalls-300000-cars-20121010-27cz2.html (http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/toyota-recalls-300000-cars-20121010-27cz2.html)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on October 11, 2012, 08:46:03 AM
still going around!
http://www.the-peoples-forum.com/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=19711 (http://www.the-peoples-forum.com/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=19711)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on October 11, 2012, 08:59:47 AM
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/fighting-edelstens-wrestled-court-told-20121010-27dlo.html (http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/fighting-edelstens-wrestled-court-told-20121010-27dlo.html)

and Is this a branch of Telstra AU?
Hello, it's your telephone company. You owe us €11,721,000,000,000,000
In Australian dollars, that equates to $14.8 quadrillion."There were so many zeroes I couldn't even work out how much it was," she said.

Read more: Telstra... we are moving you. (http://www.theage.com.au/digital-life/mobiles/hello-its-your-telephone-company-you-owe-us-11721000000000000-20121011-27e8w.html#ixzz28wL1pZmM)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on October 11, 2012, 03:25:28 PM
****in storm in a T cup or slow news day?

http://www.theage.com.au/national/uproar-as-students-dress-as-traditional-aboriginal-people-20121011-27f0e.html (http://www.theage.com.au/national/uproar-as-students-dress-as-traditional-aboriginal-people-20121011-27f0e.html)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: bobnrob on October 12, 2012, 09:00:42 AM
****in storm in a T cup or slow news day?

http://www.theage.com.au/national/uproar-as-students-dress-as-traditional-aboriginal-people-20121011-27f0e.html (http://www.theage.com.au/national/uproar-as-students-dress-as-traditional-aboriginal-people-20121011-27f0e.html)


FFS...

Wasn't it traditional for the aboriginal women to be topless???
And I don't see any complaints about our youth (black & white) walking around "dressed up" as yanks!  ???  ;D
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Mace on October 12, 2012, 02:17:29 PM
Must have been a great party!!

Drunk partygoer finds car - two years later

http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/drunk-partygoer-finds-car--two-years-later-20121012-27hi4.html (http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/drunk-partygoer-finds-car--two-years-later-20121012-27hi4.html)

 :cheers:
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on October 13, 2012, 06:52:46 AM
Great nomads in Asia, interesting concept.
http://www.news.com.au/travel/tourism-experts-say-grey-nomads-are-heading-overseas/story-e6frfq7r-1226494660227 (http://www.news.com.au/travel/tourism-experts-say-grey-nomads-are-heading-overseas/story-e6frfq7r-1226494660227)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on October 15, 2012, 04:47:56 PM
This doesn't look good...

Ambulance Victoria insiders have been systematically siphoning off a powerful and highly addictive liquid pain killer and replacing it with water to avoid detection, prompting a state-wide investigation.

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/probe-into-ambulance-drug-thefts-20121015-27mqv.html (http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/probe-into-ambulance-drug-thefts-20121015-27mqv.html)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on October 17, 2012, 11:48:07 AM
The interwebs is a very big scary place now... you can hide nowhere... Photos. screenshots and all..

Hacker activist group Anonymous has exposed the identity of a man they say is responsible for the online bullying which culminated in Amanda Todd's suicide.
The 15-year-old Canadian committed suicide on October 10, weeks after posting a moving video detailing her plight with online bullying on YouTube.
In a post on Pastebin, Anonymous has named the alleged bully as a man who lives in British Columbia, Canada.


Read more: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/technology/technology-news/hacktivists-out-amandas-tormentor-20121017-27qaq.html#ixzz29W6Os2mH (http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/technology/technology-news/hacktivists-out-amandas-tormentor-20121017-27qaq.html#ixzz29W6Os2mH)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on October 18, 2012, 08:52:59 AM
How do schools rack up debt like this?
Another school goes toes up... Maybe payin all that hush money kills them off. I dont get it.

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/parents-in-shock-as-news-spread-20121018-27sfd.html (http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/parents-in-shock-as-news-spread-20121018-27sfd.html)

"Students and parents of a private Mernda school set to close at the end of the year have taken to social media to vent their anger over the decision"

OOooooooooooooooooooooooooo they gone to social media to vent their anger... that'll learn em, I bet they are Shittin bricks now! hahahhahahahahhahhahahahahhahhaa as if anyone would take it seriously!
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Marschy on October 18, 2012, 09:13:02 AM
My son went to a Uniting Church school here in Adelaide for his first 5 years of school. If the fees were anything like my wife and I were paying, you'd consider selling one of your children just to pay the fees. They are outrageous.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on October 19, 2012, 05:13:50 AM
Well the mouth has been at it again.
Anthony Mundine dismisses world champion Daniel Geale's indigenous heritage (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/boxing-mma/live-geale-mundine-press-conference/story-fndn16fm-1226498389523)
I hope Daniel Geale gives him a whoopin.
 :cheers:
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on October 19, 2012, 08:53:17 AM
:( Such a shame...

http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/movies/emmanuelle-star-sylvia-kristel-dies-20121019-27uut.html (http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/movies/emmanuelle-star-sylvia-kristel-dies-20121019-27uut.html)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on October 19, 2012, 10:01:33 PM
and we HAVE to share the road with stoners like this

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/god-the-driver-licences-and-the-court-case-20121019-27veg.html (http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/god-the-driver-licences-and-the-court-case-20121019-27veg.html)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: fuji on October 20, 2012, 05:36:14 AM
and we HAVE to share the road with stoners like this

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/god-the-driver-licences-and-the-court-case-20121019-27veg.html (http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/god-the-driver-licences-and-the-court-case-20121019-27veg.html)





Mate that's nothing compared to what we had a few years ago. She was the biggest pain in the a%#s. similar scenario and it didn't go to VCAT but to County Court and as expected we won etc etc etc. we had to use digital recorders as she would make the most outrageous complaints against us. Gawd it was funny. Some religious nuphy.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: fuji on October 20, 2012, 05:38:37 AM
My son went to a Uniting Church school here in Adelaide for his first 5 years of school. If the fees were anything like my wife and I were paying, you'd consider selling one of your children just to pay the fees. They are outrageous.





Some people I know who are quite good friends pay around 20k which includes before and after school care. That's for a preppy.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on October 20, 2012, 09:28:39 AM
Quote from: Fuji
Some people I know who are quite good friends pay around 20k which includes before and after school care. That's for a preppy.
I'd expect you to shoot me if I ever
- paid that much for prep
- let a priest anywhere near my kids.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on October 20, 2012, 02:09:25 PM
What a Tool,
Quote
PLAGUES. Australia cops them bad.
Rabbits, mice, prickly pear, cane toads, lantana, crown-of-thorns starfish, privet, locusts, bogans.
And here and now, the 4WD, AWD, SUV or whatever you want to call it.

A plague on all 4WD outhouses on wheels (http://www.theherald.com.au/story/406646/opinion-a-plague-on-all-4wd-outhouses-on-wheels/?cs=308)
ya gotta love the uneducated twats that publish crap like this.  >:D
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on October 23, 2012, 09:33:57 AM
That would have been a hard life.

Quote
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/breaking-news/oldest-auschwitz-survivor-dies-at-108/story-e6frf7k6-1226501164348

THE oldest known survivor of the Nazi German death camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau, Antoni Dobrowolski, has died at the age of 108, one of the site's official historians has announced.
Title: Struth!!!!!!!
Post by: Bird on October 25, 2012, 11:30:49 AM
Wow!!!!!!!!

Quote
TOKYO: A North Korean army minister was reportedly executed with a mortar round for drinking and carousing during the official mourning period after the death of Kim Jong-il.
 
Kim Chol, the vice-minister of the army, was taken into custody earlier this year on the orders of Kim Jong-un, who assumed the leadership after his father died in December. On the orders of Mr Kim to leave "no trace of him behind, down to his hair", Kim Chol was forced to stand on a spot that had been zeroed in for a mortar round and was "obliterated", South Korean media reported.
 
The execution is just one example of a purge of members of the North Korean military or party who threatened the fledgling regime of Mr Kim.

So far this year, 14 senior officials have fallen victim to the purges, according to intelligence data provided to Yoon Sang-hyun, a member of the South Korean foreign affairs, trade and unification committee.
 
Those that have fallen from favour include Ri Yong-ho, the head of the army, and Ri Kwang-gon, the governor of the North Korean central bank.
 
Analysts suggest Mr Kim is acting to consolidate his power base and deter any criticism of his youthfulness and inexperience. He is believed to be either 28 or 29.
 
"When Kim Jong-un became North Korean leader following the mourning period for his father in late December, high-ranking military officers started disappearing," a source told the Chosun Ilbo newspaper.
 
"From information compiled over the last month, we have concluded that dozens of military officers were purged."
 
It also appears that Mr Kim told officials to use the excuse of misbehaviour during the mourning period to remove any potential opponents.
 
Other officials have been executed by firing squads.
 
Since being elevated to second-in-command by his father in 2010, Mr Kim has reportedly been behind the dismissal of at least 31 senior officials.
http://www.theage.com.au/world/north-korean-minister-obliterated-20121025-286os.html (http://www.theage.com.au/world/north-korean-minister-obliterated-20121025-286os.html)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: bobnrob on October 26, 2012, 07:59:13 AM
What a Tool,

Quote
PLAGUES. Australia cops them bad.
Rabbits, mice, prickly pear, cane toads, lantana, crown-of-thorns starfish, privet, locusts, bogans.
And here and now, the 4WD, AWD, SUV or whatever you want to call it.


A plague on all 4WD outhouses on wheels (http://www.theherald.com.au/story/406646/opinion-a-plague-on-all-4wd-outhouses-on-wheels/?cs=308)
ya gotta love the uneducated twats that publish crap like this.  >:D


AND...an apology (http://www.theherald.com.au/story/422644/opinion-4wd-rant-wasnt-four-wheel/?cs=391)...of sorts   :4x4:

Wonder what humble pie tastes like???  ;D

But in a respect, he does have a point. I have a X-Trail which is a pretend 4x4, but I'll wager I'm out in the bush and on the dirt MUCH more than the majority of 4x4 in this country!
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on October 26, 2012, 10:23:48 AM
That's a backhanded an apology if I've every saw one, I guess he could probably see himself down at the dole cue soon if he hadn't written that.
I would guess he still holds these views.
  :cheers:
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on October 26, 2012, 10:26:42 AM
That's a backhanded an apology if I've every saw one, I guess he could probably see himself down at the dole cue soon if he hadn't written that.
I would guess he still holds these views.
  :cheers:
yea< I dont seem to read any apology in it at all..


thought this was interesting, but at $100k+ I doubt he will be selling many!

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/be-a-star--but-be-prepared-to-pay-for-these-shiny-vans-20121025-288sp.html (http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/be-a-star--but-be-prepared-to-pay-for-these-shiny-vans-20121025-288sp.html)
(http://images.canberratimes.com.au/2012/10/26/3744798/TO-gal1024-van-20121026103351785222-620x414.jpg)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: GGV8Cruza on October 28, 2012, 03:42:33 PM
Casey Stoner.  :cup: :cup: :cup:

GG
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on October 29, 2012, 09:33:59 AM
MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY

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One man has discovered first hand the old adage that hell hath no fury like a woman scorned - when his girlfriend woke him up in bed after an argument by biting straight through his scrotum.

Tearing through the skin with her vicious bite, Linda Mendez, 40, was aggrieved after her 46-year-old unnamed boyfriend went to sleep before she had finished arguing with him.

 Walking to their bedroom at around 11.30 p.m. on Thursday, Mendez is said to have woken her sleeping partner by biting his scrotum and neck causing serious bleeding.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2224053/Man-wakes-girlfriend-biting-scrotum-falling-asleep-middle-argument.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2224053/Man-wakes-girlfriend-biting-scrotum-falling-asleep-middle-argument.html)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: xcvator on October 29, 2012, 11:16:43 AM
MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY


If I could uncross my legs and open my eyes I might make a comment (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sad012.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Estelle on October 29, 2012, 07:33:09 PM

Don't take a cruise on this ship. It might be a quick one.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-10-29/third-sagittarius-death-unreported-for-weeks/4339314 (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-10-29/third-sagittarius-death-unreported-for-weeks/4339314)

Obviously all unfortunate incidents !!!???

Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on October 30, 2012, 10:04:33 AM
These people need flogging. Dudes have to risk their lives to go rescue them...
Why would you be in a sailing ship in a hurricane? its not like it just popped up yesterday, they must have known like the rest of earth, that it was coming for the last week and turned left at Albuquerque.

(http://images.theage.com.au/2012/10/30/3753516/dh_bounty-20121030062316767177-620x349.jpg)
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The HMS Bounty replica ship has been sunk by Hurricane Sandy and one crew member is missing, with 14  people rescued by the US Coast Guard off the coast of North Carolina.
 
Another crew member was missing but was found and is unresponsive.
Nightmare scenario ... A crewman from the replica tall ship HMS Bounty is aided in the water by a member of the US Coast Guard as passengers and crew shelter in a life raft in the Atlantic Ocean off North Carolina. The ship was sunk in high seas brought by Hurricane Sandy. Photo: Reuters
 
The Coast Guard is still searching for the captain of the HMS Bounty.
"It appears that two crew members didn't make it onto the life rafts," Coast Guard spokesman Lt. Michael Patterson told NBC News.
Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/environment/weather/one-lost-at-sea-as-bounty-is-pounded-by-sandy-20121030-28g7x.html#ixzz2AjhAbfjm (http://www.theage.com.au/environment/weather/one-lost-at-sea-as-bounty-is-pounded-by-sandy-20121030-28g7x.html#ixzz2AjhAbfjm)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: xcvator on October 30, 2012, 03:05:43 PM
These people need flogging. Dudes have to risk their lives to go rescue them...
Why would you be in a sailing ship in a hurricane? its not like it just popped up yesterday, they must have known like the rest of earth, that it was coming for the last week and turned left at Albuquerque.

(http://images.theage.com.au/2012/10/30/3753516/dh_bounty-20121030062316767177-620x349.jpg)

Just a bit hard for them to out run a storm 1500 miles wide travelling at 40/50 mph when the best they can do is around 10/15 mph
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on October 30, 2012, 03:07:19 PM
Just a bit hard for them to out run a storm 1500 miles wide travelling at 40/50 mph when the best they can do is around 10/15 mph
they could have turned right a week ago... ;) not the last 4 days :P
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Stozz on October 30, 2012, 05:43:29 PM
Think carefully about buying a Prado in Perth at the moment...

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-10-30/police-raid-properties-linked-to-rebirthing-vehicles/4341990?section=wa (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-10-30/police-raid-properties-linked-to-rebirthing-vehicles/4341990?section=wa)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on October 31, 2012, 11:17:34 AM
Beware of new fines for drivers (http://m.dailyexaminer.com.au/news/beware-of-new-fines-for-drivers/1603530/#.UJBRX-RZcXM.facebook)
These pedestrian laws will make it free for all at some intersections.
Some pedestrians at present think that they can walk were ever they like.  >:D

 
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on October 31, 2012, 11:52:17 AM
Beware of new fines for drivers (http://m.dailyexaminer.com.au/news/beware-of-new-fines-for-drivers/1603530/#.UJBRX-RZcXM.facebook)
These pedestrian laws will make it free for all at some intersections.
Some pedestrians at present think that they can walk were ever they like.  >:D

"Penalty for u-turning across continuous lines: Three demerit points and $298, $66 for cyclists"
The toothfairy too?


Roundabout Signalling
Drivers must indicate their intention to turn well in advance of a roundabout. If going straight, drivers must indicate a left turn just before exiting. Penalty: Two demerit points and $165.

 They will clear the national debt with this one.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: xcvator on October 31, 2012, 01:58:43 PM
"If going straight, drivers must indicate a left turn just before exiting"
So what f**ckwit came up with this idea ??
Wondering why I have come very close to a few accidents in the last few weeks with people indicating a left turn but going straight ahead, duh.!!!!!!
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on October 31, 2012, 02:12:50 PM
Quote from: xcvator
"If going straight, drivers must indicate a left turn just before exiting"
So what f**ckwit came up with this idea ??
As far as I know its always been the rule.
The issue is not to indicate 5klms from the exit, but as you hit the exit so the poor sod sittin at the following exit can make a move...

unlike people do now, they wait until there is no car on the horizon using the Hubble then baulk 12-15 times before making a move and cutting off someone...

Roundabouts I reckon are Au's most unknown when it comes to how to use them. I'd say 80% of the population are just ****in baffled.
The amount of people I used to see at the 5 ways in Sydney (MASSIVE round about) just turn right and go the wrong way around it was terrifying.. specially for a bike rider tryin to go as stupidly fast as possible around it...
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on October 31, 2012, 02:26:45 PM
I thought a roundabout was just a big Silent Copper  ;D
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Davepatrol on October 31, 2012, 03:59:21 PM
As far as I know its always been the rule.
The issue is not to indicate 5klms from the exit, but as you hit the exit so the poor sod sittin at the following exit can make a move...

unlike people do now, they wait until there is no car on the horizon using the Hubble then baulk 12-15 times before making a move and cutting off someone...

Roundabouts I reckon are Au's most unknown when it comes to how to use them. I'd say 80% of the population are just ****in baffled.
The amount of people I used to see at the 5 ways in Sydney (MASSIVE round about) just turn right and go the wrong way around it was terrifying.. specially for a bike rider tryin to go as stupidly fast as possible around it...

They fixed that round about. They ripped it out and put lights back there...
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on October 31, 2012, 04:08:38 PM
Quote from: Davepatrol
They fixed that round about. They ripped it out and put lights back there...
Yea saw that last time through.. It changed that many times over the years people lost count!
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on October 31, 2012, 04:18:52 PM
Still trying to get my head around, Who's going to enforce this?
We have that many rules & regs now that don't get enforced because there is a lack of coppers out there, Or are they going to put up more cameras (http://www.hairfysh.com/images/Icons/Smileys/smiley-laughing011.gif)
I reckon it is some bastard justifying their own existence  ;D
 
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on October 31, 2012, 04:32:38 PM
Still trying to get my head around, Who's going to enforce this?
We have that many rules & regs now that don't get enforced because there is a lack of coppers out there, Or are they going to put up more cameras (http://www.hairfysh.com/images/Icons/Smileys/smiley-laughing011.gif)
I reckon it is some bastard justifying their own existence  ;D
I'd like to know when they removed the law "KEEP LEFT UNLESS OVERTAKING".. cause it aint ****in happening and NOBODY is enforcing it...
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on November 01, 2012, 05:52:08 AM
Agree Lost, It's BS.

Now I really know the Greens have lost the plot.
NSW Greens MPs have decided to turn their attention to alien life forms (http://www.news.com.au/news/palnning-day-agenda-reveals-greens-imagine-theyre-talking-to-aliens/story-fnehlez2-1226504763251)
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A copy of the NSW planning day agenda obtained by The Sunday Telegraph reveals Greens MPs were instructed to imagine they were talking to aliens to outline their policies.

Quote
Despite running for an entire day, not one specific policy is mentioned in the outline.

Nut Jobs,  (http://www.hairfysh.com/images/Icons/Smileys/roflmao.gif)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: krisandkev on November 01, 2012, 06:50:09 AM
I happen to come upon the parliament on the TV the other day.  I think it should be mandatory for everyone to try and watch these idiots and how they act, all of them.   I just could not believe it. And that new speaker is just as bad.   What also gets me is that they all know the cameras are on them and that it is being broadcast country wide, but that does not stop them behaving like they do. 
So do yourself a favour, if you get the chance, try and watch them.  :P
Kevin
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on November 01, 2012, 06:58:47 AM
Yep, Sometimes I am at home at the time it is broadcast, I can't believe the way they carry on, then the speaker will welcome an overseas head of state or someone of importance, the house goes quiet, they all mumble something and then it is game on again, yelling screaming and laughing at each other.(http://www.hairfysh.com/images/Icons/Smileys/WTF.gif)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Tuco on November 01, 2012, 07:26:23 AM
As far as I know its always been the rule.  
The issue is not to indicate 5klms from the exit, but as you hit the exit so the poor sod sittin at the following exit can make a move...

unlike people do now, they wait until there is no car on the horizon using the Hubble then baulk 12-15 times before making a move and cutting off someone...

Roundabouts I reckon are Au's most unknown when it comes to how to use them. I'd say 80% of the population are just ****in baffled.
The amount of people I used to see at the 5 ways in Sydney (MASSIVE round about) just turn right and go the wrong way around it was terrifying.. specially for a bike rider tryin to go as stupidly fast as possible around it...

Spot on there - it has always been the rule to indicate turning left or exiting the roundabout.

Too many drivers on the road obviously don't know their road rules!

If they don't know the rules they should head off to the nearest Transport Department and surrender their licence.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Tuco on November 01, 2012, 07:30:04 AM
I'd like to know when they removed the law "KEEP LEFT UNLESS OVERTAKING".. cause it aint ****in happening and NOBODY is enforcing it...


The keep left rule only applies to roads where the speed limit is greater (>) than 80 KPH  OR if it has a displayed sign to that effect.

http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/sa/consol_reg/arr210/s130.html (http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/sa/consol_reg/arr210/s130.html)


Too many drivers on the road obviously don't know their road rules!

If they don't know the rules they should head off to the nearest Transport Department and surrender their licence.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on November 01, 2012, 07:36:34 AM
If they don't know the rules they should head off to the nearest Transport Department and surrender their licence.
And that would leave the roads empty, no revenue for the states coffers, but on a bright side there would be less traffic to deal with  ;D

The keep left rule only applies to roads where the speed limit is greater (>) than 80 KPH  OR if it has a displayed sign to that effect.
But it's not enforced is it?
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Tuco on November 01, 2012, 08:22:02 AM
But it's not enforced is it?


Get yourself a dash-cam, record the offence as it is happening in front of you, present the video evidence at your local police traffic department, and lay a complaint!

The police must act on the complaint - and they will.

I have laid complaints regarding other irresponsible road users - and have seen the results after they have been put through the court.

Try one of these ... http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/130546626085?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/130546626085?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Tuco on November 01, 2012, 08:51:55 AM
For anyone who has had the misfortune to travel through Palmerville NQ (between Mt. Mulgrave and Laura) - here is the latest breaking news regarding the disapearance of a prospector earlier this year.

http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2012/10/31/235865_local-news.html (http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2012/10/31/235865_local-news.html)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Jason B on November 01, 2012, 08:57:20 AM
The pr!cks that are running NSW lost 1000 $1000 000 and were not even aware it was missing. Well that inspires me with confidence!

Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on November 01, 2012, 10:01:04 AM
Creative accounting will fix it (http://www.hairfysh.com/images/Icons/Smileys/shocked.gif)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on November 01, 2012, 10:45:04 AM
The pr!cks that are running NSW lost 1000 $1000 000 and were not even aware it was missing. Well that inspires me with confidence!
Im surprised they found it and it wasnt "lost"....
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: MDS69 on November 02, 2012, 10:20:50 AM
Reading this story sent a shiver up my spine but in a good way. Great to know there are blokes like this, Ben Roberts-Smith and Mark Donaldson and all ADF personel looking out for us and our way of life.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/when-hiding-something-from-your-wife-is-the-kindest-thing/story-e6freuy9-1226508972897 (http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/when-hiding-something-from-your-wife-is-the-kindest-thing/story-e6freuy9-1226508972897)

I can't find it at the moment but yesterdays story on this same soldier was great.

Edit found another
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/out-of-the-ordinary-a-true-hero/story-e6freuy9-1226508730740 (http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/out-of-the-ordinary-a-true-hero/story-e6freuy9-1226508730740)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: bunyip on November 02, 2012, 10:28:42 AM
Should have used a LandCruiser not a Jeep  ;D

http://www.smh.com.au/world/wrong-way-go-back-immigrants-get-stuck-trying-to-drive-over-border-fence-20121102-28nyj.html (http://www.smh.com.au/world/wrong-way-go-back-immigrants-get-stuck-trying-to-drive-over-border-fence-20121102-28nyj.html)

Bunyip
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on November 05, 2012, 05:34:36 AM
I have heard it all now...

Golf course proposed for Uluru
http://www.theage.com.au/national/golf-course-proposed-for-uluru-20121104-28s8x.html (http://www.theage.com.au/national/golf-course-proposed-for-uluru-20121104-28s8x.html)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: krisandkev on November 06, 2012, 08:25:39 AM
Well Bernard Tomic appeared in court yesterday and ended up being found guilty of 4 offences, failing to stop for police, failing to keep to the left of double lines and two counts of breaching the conditions of his licence. (P-plate drivers are not allowed to drive high-performance vehicles but Tomic had an exemption allowing him to carry out 'the duties of his career as a professional tennis player'.)
Tomic was fined a total of $1000 on the three lesser charges and placed on a 12-month good behaviour bond for the 'failing to stop' offence.
If he breaches the terms of the bond, he will forfeit a $750 surety.
Outside court, Tomic admitted early success on court had gone to his head.
"It was a huge year for me, my first ATP year," Tomic said. "I'm a normal guy."
"I was young and immature and that's what you do at a young age. I've had my fun the last year or two, but I have to step up."
So hopefully he has leant a valuable lesson.  But!  I think he still got off very lightly in court.  He did not receive any licence suspension.  Remember he was found guilty of two counts of breaching the conditions of his licence.  Anyone else would have had their licence suspended. But then most of us could not afford to have an expensive lawyer appear for us.
But time will tell and I do hope he does pick his act up.
Kevin
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: UIZ733 on November 06, 2012, 12:30:37 PM
Tomic The Tank Engine
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on November 07, 2012, 09:18:44 AM
Quote from: krisandkev
Well Bernard Tomic appeared in court yesterday and ended up being found guilty of 4 offences, failing to stop for police, failing to keep to the left of double lines and two counts of breaching the conditions of his licence. (P-plate drivers are not allowed to drive high-performance vehicles but Tomic had an exemption allowing him to carry out 'the duties of his career as a professional tennis player'.)
Tomic was fined a total of $1000 on the three lesser charges and placed on a 12-month good behaviour bond for the 'failing to stop' offence.
Im sure I'd hafve been given the same piss poor fines and sentences for those crimes.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on November 08, 2012, 06:26:56 PM
I loved this show growing up, and still watch it today...


Quote
British actor Clive Dunn, best known for playing Lance-Corporal Jones in the popular World War II sitcom Dad's Army, has died at the age of 92.
(http://i1.cdnds.net/12/45/618x444/showbiz_clive_dunn_6.jpg)

Dunn passed away on Tuesday, his agent Peter Charlesworth said, adding he believed the actor died in Portugal where he had lived for many years.

As Lance-Corporal Jones in Dad's Army - a hit television series in the 1960s and 1970s about a group of local volunteer members of the Home Guard - Dunn was famous for catchphrases such as "Don't panic!" and "They don't like it up 'em".

He also had a number hit song with Grandad in 1971, which he performed several times on TV music show Top of the Pops

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-08/dad27s-army-star-clive-dunn-dies-aged-92/4360090 (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-08/dad27s-army-star-clive-dunn-dies-aged-92/4360090)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: cruisindub on November 08, 2012, 06:43:46 PM
Lost,
That show is still on now, reruns everyday... you canstill catch your favourite episodes
Title: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Estelle on November 08, 2012, 07:47:28 PM
Why do they do this? Surely they are aware of what they are doing. Fines? Gaol!!

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-08/bootu-creek-sacred-site-desecration-claims-om-mining/4361470?&section=news
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: cruisindub on November 09, 2012, 05:55:30 AM
Tread careful out there

 http://m.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/worker-killed-by-taipan-in-central-queensland-20121107-28yhz.html (http://m.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/worker-killed-by-taipan-in-central-queensland-20121107-28yhz.html)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: krisandkev on November 09, 2012, 07:31:10 AM
I was watching MP Tony BURKE, Federal Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, on morning TV today speaking about the cost of electricity. He said one way to lower the cost is to increase the cost during peak periods and people can then change the times they use electricity to off peak times.  What the!   :P
He said people at present are subsidising those who have their air conditioner running all day.  Ah Tony, perhaps you need to spend time in the real world and perhaps speak to a shift worker!  I can just imagine my wife (Emergency Nurse) trying to sleep during the day, after doing a 12 hour night shift, in the middle of summer with no bedroom air conditioning running. 
And let me guess. The power companies love your idea.  >:D
Kevin
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on November 13, 2012, 02:32:04 PM
Na......... they wouldnt would they..

Quote
Police have dimissed claims that highway patrol officers eavesdrop on motorists' conversations.

Nicholas Sim, a Newcastle flight instructor, said police pulled him over for a random breath test after listening in on a conversation between him and his wife, who was also in the car.

“He was behind us for a bit and we were talking about him,” Mr Sim said.

“The first thing he said was 'we were just listening in to your conversation and decided to do an RBT'.”

Mr Sim said he was baffled by the encounter and decided to examine the possibility that police had eavesdropped on motorists who were not suspected of a criminal offence.
http://brisbanetimes.drive.com.au/motor-news/police-eavesdropping-only-for-crime-not-drivers-20121113-299em.html (http://brisbanetimes.drive.com.au/motor-news/police-eavesdropping-only-for-crime-not-drivers-20121113-299em.html)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on November 18, 2012, 12:00:24 AM
Was this anyone here?

http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/our-lives-beyond-the-bonkathon-20121117-29j4y.html (http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/our-lives-beyond-the-bonkathon-20121117-29j4y.html)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: fuji on November 18, 2012, 05:21:03 AM
Na......... they wouldnt would they..




What a load of crapola !!!! Do you know how hard it is to get approval for phone tapping? Put it this way, you would have more of a chance winning the $100000000 at tatts. LOL
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Stozz on November 20, 2012, 01:53:44 PM
Another big fire near Port Lincoln on the Eyre Peninsula. There was one there only a week or so ago as well.

My other half is due to arrive in Port Lincoln tomorrow  :-\

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-20/another-sa-bushfire-threatens-homes/4381870 (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-20/another-sa-bushfire-threatens-homes/4381870)

(http://www.abc.net.au/news/image/4382162-3x2-700x467.jpg)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on November 20, 2012, 01:55:29 PM
What a load of crapola !!!! Do you know how hard it is to get approval for phone tapping? Put it this way, you would have more of a chance winning the $100000000 at tatts. LOL
I think what they are saying is they arent askin permission ;)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: asmithaxe on November 20, 2012, 02:05:55 PM
They still have to get the service provider (Telstra, Optus or Vodafone/3) to tap into the conversation, and the service provider won't do that without a court order.  Someone has their tinfoil hat on, and the "reporter" had a slow news day and needed to turn SOMETHING in to get paid.

EDIT:  Now I'm not saying ASIO doesn't have this ability, but a traffic cop?  Total BS.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: bobnrob on November 20, 2012, 02:43:23 PM
They still have to get the service provider (Telstra, Optus or Vodafone/3) to tap into the conversation, and the service provider won't do that without a court order.  Someone has their tinfoil hat on, and the "reporter" had a slow news day and needed to turn SOMETHING in to get paid.

EDIT:  Now I'm not saying ASIO doesn't have this ability, but a traffic cop?  Total BS.

Did I miss something? Or another case of someone not reading properly before engaging keyboard?
I don't see anything in the article about phone tapping!!!

I'm not saying ALL...in fact, I've met some very dedicated Cops in my life, some who go above & beyond. But I've also known of - & experienced, some who use very underhanded tactics, both uniform & D...so please don't be so naive!
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: asmithaxe on November 20, 2012, 03:01:57 PM
Did I miss something? Or another case of someone not reading properly before engaging keyboard?
I don't see anything in the article about phone tapping!!!

Here, let me help you out.  From the article:

"His Facebook friends said they had experienced similar encounters with police.

Some claimed police had listened in to mobile phone conversations before stopping them."
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bunyip on November 20, 2012, 03:13:56 PM
Interesting looking concept

http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/revealed-mercedesbenz-energforce-20121116-29gvu.html (http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/revealed-mercedesbenz-energforce-20121116-29gvu.html)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Clouty on November 20, 2012, 03:28:34 PM
I'm a bit unsure what to think of it??? My first impression was, ugly.. Then it was... It looks pretty mean... ??? ??? Go the G-Force..
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bunyip on November 20, 2012, 03:32:05 PM
Looks quite good to me, hydrogen powered electric motors with an 800K range sounds good to me as well.

Something tells me the minister of war and finance would not go for it :) I wills tick with my 80 series for the time being.

Bunyip
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on November 20, 2012, 03:40:19 PM
My other half is due to arrive in Port Lincoln tomorrow
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-20/another-sa-bushfire-threatens-homes/4381870 (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-20/another-sa-bushfire-threatens-homes/4381870)

Hope all is well.
Some more pictures.
Port Lincoln Fires (http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/photo-galleries/gallery-e6frecgc-1226520432081?page=1)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Clouty on November 20, 2012, 03:41:11 PM
You'd be the talk of the town cruising around the cape and outback oz... 8)
I think I've come to conclusion that I like it...
 :cheers:
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: bobnrob on November 20, 2012, 09:13:40 PM
Here, let me help you out.  From the article:

"His Facebook friends said they had experienced similar encounters with police.

Some claimed police had listened in to mobile phone conversations before stopping them."

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police pulled him over for a random breath test after listening in on a conversation between him and his wife, who was also in the car.

One woman said “my friend got pulled over for talking on the phone, and he [the police officer] said he was listening in to the conversation and knew she was calling work to tell them she would be late”.
Doesn't read like phone tapping to me!

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Some claimed police had listened in to mobile phone conversations before stopping them.
This part could be taken as phone tapping, but with the vein of the story, I'm guessing also 1 sided listening!

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He said police fined 46,667 motorists for using phones while driving in 2011, and had cracked down on the offence in recent weeks.
Again...only one side of a conversation needed to be heard to know the person's using their phone...unless the driver's a fruitloop talking to themself ;)

But you read it your way, and I'll read it the right way!
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Heiny on November 21, 2012, 02:53:42 AM
Bushfires threaten Port Lincoln on the Eyre Peninsula, I wish them well and hope there remain to be no lives lost today.

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/firefighters-brace-as-raging-fire-bears-down-on-port-lincoln-on-the-eyre-peninsula/story-e6frea83-1226520728951 (http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/firefighters-brace-as-raging-fire-bears-down-on-port-lincoln-on-the-eyre-peninsula/story-e6frea83-1226520728951)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on November 24, 2012, 03:30:30 PM
Larry Hagman, who created one of American television's most supreme villains in the conniving, amoral oilman J.R. Ewing of Dallas, died on Friday, the Dallas Morning News reported. He was 81.
 
Hagman died at a Dallas hospital of complications from his battle with cancer, the newspaper said, quoting a statement from his family. He had suffered from cancer and cirrhosis of the liver in the 1990s after decades of drinking
(http://images.theage.com.au/2012/11/24/3825744/art-353-larry-hagman2-300x0.jpg)

http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/larry-hagman-dies-aged-81-20121124-29zyk.html (http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/larry-hagman-dies-aged-81-20121124-29zyk.html)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Black Diamond on November 24, 2012, 03:35:13 PM
He was a great actor and that show was huge back in the day :cheers:

BD
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Jason B on November 24, 2012, 04:18:06 PM
Two of my previous Ministers are mixed up in one of the biggest corruption scandals to hit the NSW Government and the mining industry.

So much for leading by example. Pack of turds. They sack all the actual good loyal workers so they can feather their own nests. Should exterminate the top tier and let the workers run the joint. It couldn't be any worse.

Rant over.

I hope they both enjoy a view from long bay and get the silver service : a 6 foot 8 bikie dude offering to push their stool in for them twice a day.  >:D

Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on November 24, 2012, 04:19:42 PM
He was a great actor and that show was huge back in the day :cheers:

BD
I just wanna know if he nailed Genie - if not did he not like girls
(http://www.demotivationalposters.org/image/demotivational-poster/0907/fantasies-life-time-day-genie-bottle-dream-of-jeannie-favour-demotivational-poster-1248979587.jpg)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on November 27, 2012, 10:52:21 AM
(http://images.smh.com.au/2012/11/27/3831662/MOR-crane-two-20121127105325653937-620x349.jpg)

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/jib-collapses-after-crane-catches-fire-at-uts-20121127-2a4e7.html (http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/jib-collapses-after-crane-catches-fire-at-uts-20121127-2a4e7.html)
Love the commentary

VERY impressive noise when crane crashes to ground
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on November 28, 2012, 10:32:41 AM
if you ever doubted how bad this country is getting

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A man has been robbed while having an epileptic seizure at a Brunswick West bus stop.
 
Moreland resident Mark Hendy, 32, told a local newspaper that he was "shocked, appalled and livid" by the incident, in which he was robbed of a bag containing a wallet, mobile phone, letters and iPod.
 
Mr Hendy was at the Moreland Road bus stop about 3pm on Thursday November 15 when he had the seizure.
 
He recalled seeing two other men at the bus stop then a "white flash and a black flash" as he had the seizure. After that he lost consciousness.
 
Advertisement

When he regained consciousness, lying bruised on the footpath, his bag had vanished.


Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/epileptic-robbed-in-busstop-fit-20121128-2acr8.html#ixzz2DTNSa5oy (http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/epileptic-robbed-in-busstop-fit-20121128-2acr8.html#ixzz2DTNSa5oy)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bunyip on November 28, 2012, 12:06:25 PM
if you ever doubted how bad this country is getting

Oh dear, that is way past sad or annoying, in fact is is way lower than human behaviour.
 
If they are ever caught (not that I would count on that) then there is no punishment legal in Australia that would suffice.

Bunyip
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Top.ender on November 28, 2012, 09:20:46 PM
if you ever doubted how bad this country is getting
As ditasteful as that is , and I know its easy said than done but.........its important to to keep telling ourselves that these things are rare and generally the world is full of decent people.....just like on MySwag :cheers:
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: cruisindub on November 28, 2012, 09:56:27 PM
These things are rare????   Sorry mate, can't agree withyou there.

Today a blind man was beaten up for taking too long to cross the road. Guide dog in hand as well.

Sickening and disgusting.

Just as well guns are not allowed in this country. Be anothef gun statistic right there.
Sickening and disgusting ......!!!   Thats the state of our current society.

Forgive me ffr being a Tad cynical about this.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: achjimmy on November 28, 2012, 10:56:43 PM
These things are rare????   Sorry mate, can't agree withyou there.

Today a blind man was beaten up for taking too long to cross the road. Guide dog in hand as well.

Sickening and disgusting.

Just as well guns are not allowed in this country. Be anothef gun statistic right there.
Sickening and disgusting ......!!!   Thats the state of our current society.

Forgive me ffr being a Tad cynical about this.

Sorry dub disagree, maybe if a good bystander had a " gun" that oxygen thief would no longer be stealing Air.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: cruisindub on November 28, 2012, 11:16:31 PM
I think we do agree Jim.

I'm sure we are of the same idea.

Thats what I was referring to, justas well good citizens aren't allowed to carry, be another statistic right there
...........   

I'm sure there's a few who would step up and ensure justice is servved.....
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on November 29, 2012, 06:36:37 AM
How about this pearler!!!

(http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/wtf-photos-great-9.jpg)

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The United States planned to blow up the moon with a nuclear bomb during the cold war, according to reports.
 
The secret project, dubbed 'A Study of Lunar Research Flights' or 'Project A119', was allegedly devised by US military chiefs at the height of the space race in the late 1950s as a show of strength over the Soviet Union, scientists claim.
 
According to reports, the US would have used an atom bomb because a hydrogen bomb would have been too heavy.

A missile carrying the bomb would have been launched from an undisclosed location on Earth and travel to the moon
, where it would detonate on impact.


Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/technology/sci-tech/us-planned-to-blow-up-the-moon-20121128-2aejm.html#ixzz2DYGJUvwM (http://www.theage.com.au/technology/sci-tech/us-planned-to-blow-up-the-moon-20121128-2aejm.html#ixzz2DYGJUvwM)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: cruisindub on November 29, 2012, 10:59:04 AM
Awesome.
no more tides, howling wolves, excuses for crazy people, moonlit walks, lunar cycles, umpteen other things, ..... the mind boggles.

Is it really possible to blow up a moon.? Now there's a good experiment!

Mythbusters anyone?
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: cancan on November 29, 2012, 12:25:00 PM

Is it really possible to blow up a moon.? Now there's a good experiment!

Mythbusters anyone?

Now let me see...where did I put the nuclear missile that I was saving for a rainy day
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on December 01, 2012, 06:44:07 AM
Interesting, I never thought of parts being used overseas but it makes sense for global car models.
http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/stolen-car-export-business-booms-20121130-2al4n.html (http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/stolen-car-export-business-booms-20121130-2al4n.html)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: UIZ733 on December 01, 2012, 11:31:38 AM
http://beforeitsnews.com/alternative/2012/11/rolf-harris-questioned-in-connection-to-savile-case-2505056.html (http://beforeitsnews.com/alternative/2012/11/rolf-harris-questioned-in-connection-to-savile-case-2505056.html)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on December 02, 2012, 06:24:45 AM
It would be great to join the Lovick's in a muster

Alpine cattle grazing is in the blood of the Lovick family
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/born-to-ride-in-the-forests-of-the-high-country-20121201-2ao4q.html (http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/born-to-ride-in-the-forests-of-the-high-country-20121201-2ao4q.html)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on December 03, 2012, 11:59:50 AM
Move to block foreign land sales  (http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/national/move-to-block-foreign-land-sales/story-e6frfku9-1226525939970)
This is a good thing IMO.
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Ausbuy on Wednesday presented 50,000 signatures from people calling for a moratorium on the sale of Australian farmland to foreign investors to the cross-party group.

I don't have a problem with leasing land, but I do with selling it.

 :cheers:
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on December 03, 2012, 12:20:51 PM
Quote from: Hairs
Move to block foreign land sales  (http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/national/move-to-block-foreign-land-sales/story-e6frfku9-1226525939970)
This is a good thing IMO.I don't have a problem with leasing land, but I do with selling it.
yea I agree.. but not sure you can stop it.

If someone offers you triple the market rate for your land (which may not be worth much at moment) for farming, I'd/you'd be pissed if someone stopped it - I would.. specially people who are just walkin off their land (I struggle to understand that concept)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on December 03, 2012, 12:26:30 PM
yea I agree.. but not sure you can stop it.

If someone offers you triple the market rate for your land (which may not be worth much at moment) for farming, I'd/you'd be pissed if someone stopped it - I would.. specially people who are just walkin off their land (I struggle to understand that concept)
Yeah, I realize that people will be very tempted to sell and especially when they don't have the capital to pump into they land to make it profitable, the dangling carrot of being debt free is hard to knock back.
 
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Barry G on December 03, 2012, 04:17:47 PM
Not like they can actually take the farmland anywhere...
I have a bigger problem with the OS wealthy pushing up the price of housing by buying it up for their poor little rich children when they send them here to study, etc.
Such wealthy 'buy ups' put far more pressure on our housing and economy than do either rural land purchases or refugees.
... but thats OK folks, they came by air and with a fat bank account...
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: dazzler on December 03, 2012, 04:27:37 PM
As ditasteful as that is , and I know its easy said than done but.........its important to to keep telling ourselves that these things are rare and generally the world is full of decent people.....just like on MySwag :cheers:

My partner collapsed in Hobart once and was  unconscious for 10min.  A couple of people sat with her while one got her mobile and rang around and stayed with her until I got there.

Nice people.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on December 04, 2012, 06:57:53 AM
Rosella food company goes into receivership (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-12-03/rosella-goes-into-receivership/4404696)
I really hate hearing things like this, especially in the weeks before Christmas.
It is a growing list of Australian companies that are closing their doors.
 >:D
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: MarkGU on December 04, 2012, 07:02:00 AM
Rosella food company goes into receivership (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-12-03/rosella-goes-into-receivership/4404696)
I really hate hearing things like this, especially in the weeks before Christmas.
It is a growing list of Australian companies that are closing their doors.
 >:D
agreed Jon........this governments policy : sell it off & import it in  ???
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: krisandkev on December 04, 2012, 09:03:55 AM
I just wish the governments would show some leadership and force truth in labelling, in particular clear labelling on Australian made.  It is so confusing and most of us end up generally buying by price.  I am sure if we could see if a product was truly made in Australia and it was just a few cents more we would buy it.  And maybe get back to tax funded services buying Australian made.  I know in my old job all of our uniforms use to be made in Australia, that changed a few years back and they are all now made overseas. Very sad. And sadly all sides of politics do not seem to care.  >:(   Kevin
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on December 04, 2012, 09:28:02 AM
Quote from: krisandkev
I am sure if we could see if a product was truly made in Australia and it was just a few cents more we would buy it.
I feel the reason they dont clamp down on it, is that the average person would find out how very little is Australian owned anymore. More of the ignore it - it will go away.

I used to deliver 2-3 semi loads of material to Bonds in Kingsgrove in Sydney years ago. You'd be lucky to deliver that much a month in the whole country these days.

Think how awesome it would be for farmers/producers/companies to stop selling to Coles/etc and take them on with real fresh stuff, and competitive prices.. Create a new chain of stores, farmers get the big cut instead of Coles....
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on December 04, 2012, 09:39:19 AM
One of the royals is up the duff..
The headline -> "Australia's women's magazines begin "mobilising" after Kate's news"

May god have mercy on our souls for the next 5 years.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: MarkGU on December 04, 2012, 10:26:39 AM
goes to show.........some people need to get off the drugs   ;D

Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: cancan on December 06, 2012, 10:59:54 AM
The end of the world is near

PM Julia Gillard Addresses the End of the World (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebtj3gDaE64#ws)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on December 06, 2012, 01:57:56 PM
Would it tow ok?
http://www.hennesseyperformance.com/ (http://www.hennesseyperformance.com/)

Quote
http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/0370kmh-in-less-than-20-seconds-20121206-2ax50.html

Forget 0-100km/h times - the real test of a supercar is how fast it can get to 370km/h, according to US supercar specialists Hennessey.

The Hennessy Venom GT super coupe recorded a 0-370km/h time of 19.96 seconds. To put that speed into perspective, a fully-loaded Boeing 747 would take roughly 40 seconds to reach 300km/h.

The Venom managed 0-200km/h in 7.96 seconds, and 0-300km/h in 13.48 seconds - meaning it gets to 300km/h faster than some small cars take to reach 100km/h.
To produce the GT, Hennessy pulls a 6.2-litre V8 from a Chevrolet Corvette, ditches its supercharger and replaces it with a pair of turbochargers for good measure.

The result is a power output of 895kW and 1565Nm at the rear wheels. The Venom GT weighs in at a little more than 1200 kilograms, or less than most Mazda3-size hatchbacks.

The Hennessey Venom GT is only sold in left-hand-drive. Only 29 examples will be built, and it costs an estimated $US1 million ($A957,000).

Hennessey has tested the car's top speed, and it has so far managed 418km/h - ranking it equal-second fastest in the world alongside the Koenigsegg Agera R.

The company is reportedly working towards challenging the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport's top speed record of 429km/h.

Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Kit_e_kat9 on December 06, 2012, 02:35:07 PM
I just wish the governments would show some leadership and force truth in labelling, in particular clear labelling on Australian made.  It is so confusing and most of us end up generally buying by price.  I am sure if we could see if a product was truly made in Australia and it was just a few cents more we would buy it.  And maybe get back to tax funded services buying Australian made.  I know in my old job all of our uniforms use to be made in Australia, that changed a few years back and they are all now made overseas. Very sad. And sadly all sides of politics do not seem to care.  >:(   Kevin

X a hell of a lot Kevin.  I can see our future adverts now ... Australia ... The Lucky Imported & Sold Off to the Highest Bidder Country.

Kit_e
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on December 06, 2012, 03:12:33 PM
X a hell of a lot Kevin.  I can see our future adverts now ... Australia ... The Lucky Imported & Sold Off to the Highest Bidder Country.

Kit_e
Future?? More like about 10yrs ago
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Kit_e_kat9 on December 06, 2012, 03:25:03 PM
Future?? More like about 10yrs ago

I'm sure we still own a bit of it ...  >:( ... a very small bit albeit. 

I've got 603m2 that's safe ... for the moment.   ;D

Kit_e
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on December 07, 2012, 06:11:10 AM
This is very sad,
A Copper goes to work, never to return home.
Policeman axed to death (http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/policeman-axed-to-death-20121206-2ayrs.html)
Quote
A SENIOR police officer has been killed after he was hit on the back of the head with an axe in outer western Sydney.

Detective Inspector Bryson Anderson, 45, was attacked at a semi-rural property in the suburb of Oakville, about 50 kilometres north-west of Sydney, just after 2pm on Thursday.


My thoughts are with his family & his works mates.
RIP.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: hargs on December 07, 2012, 07:36:50 AM
goes to show.........some people need to get off the drugs   ;D


Where did you get that ?.....................
Title: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: oldmate on December 07, 2012, 07:56:23 AM
goes to show.........some people need to get off the drugs   ;D

Are they for real?  Lmao
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on December 07, 2012, 09:19:50 AM
very sad.

(http://images.brisbanetimes.com.au/2012/12/07/3871366/620_Daniel_Morcombe_funeral-620x0.jpg) (http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/goodbye-daniel-remembering-a-boy-taken-too-soon-20121207-2az7g.html)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: MDS69 on December 07, 2012, 09:37:58 AM
very sad.

(http://images.brisbanetimes.com.au/2012/12/07/3871366/620_Daniel_Morcombe_funeral-620x0.jpg) (http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/goodbye-daniel-remembering-a-boy-taken-too-soon-20121207-2az7g.html)


I can not for a minute even begin to understand what that family has been through. The more I think about it the more it brings a tear to my eye having kids of a similar age to what Daniel was when he was taken.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on December 07, 2012, 12:48:17 PM
Quote from: MDS69
I can not for a minute even begin to understand what that family has been through. The more I think about it the more it brings a tear to my eye having kids of a similar age to what Daniel was when he was taken.
billion% agree.
whats that old saying, no parent should outlive their kids.

RIP...
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on December 08, 2012, 06:42:06 AM
The plot thickens...
http://www.news.com.au/national/missing-jail-boss-david-prideaux-in-beach-paradise-twist/story-fndo4eg9-1226532452885 (http://www.news.com.au/national/missing-jail-boss-david-prideaux-in-beach-paradise-twist/story-fndo4eg9-1226532452885)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: speewa158 on December 08, 2012, 07:37:40 AM
The plot thickens...
http://www.news.com.au/national/missing-jail-boss-david-prideaux-in-beach-paradise-twist/story-fndo4eg9-1226532452885 (http://www.news.com.au/national/missing-jail-boss-david-prideaux-in-beach-paradise-twist/story-fndo4eg9-1226532452885)

He might be sharing digs with Lord Lukin  >:D
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: areyonga on December 08, 2012, 08:06:20 AM
This is a result of a prank going too far and no consideration given to those caught up in its deceit.

http://www.news.com.au/world/hospital-receptionist-duped-by-australian-radio-djs-dies-in-suspected-suicide/story-fndir2ev-1226532600709 (http://www.news.com.au/world/hospital-receptionist-duped-by-australian-radio-djs-dies-in-suspected-suicide/story-fndir2ev-1226532600709)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on December 08, 2012, 08:15:42 AM
How many prank calls are made every day and how many journo's publish incorrect information without care for those accused. Whilst I agree this is a tragedy, lets not go on a witch hunt.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: krisandkev on December 08, 2012, 10:09:11 AM
When my wife and I originally heard the prank we both thought, here we go again. The media hounding the royals, just like they did with Princess Di.  Both of us know what it is like working night shifts in pressure jobs. My wife still does being a Accident and Emergency Nurse.  Me being a retired Police Officer I could tell you some stories that certain media get up to to get a story.  One such I always remember is where a media person went to the house of a mother who had just lost her son, he had committed suicide after being wheel chair bound most of his life. This media person told the poor mother that the Police had sent her to get some pictures of inside the house.  Naturally this was totally bull. She just wanted pictures for her newspaper article. How low was that!  Although I am not one for the Royals, in fact I just do not get it at all, I still felt very sorry for them and in particular for the poor nurses because we knew what they would have to go through after the prank.
After the news of the suicide my wife posted the following on the FM radio's face book page.

'I am a nurse, and proud of it, I can imagine the stress that you people put on this poor nurse. All around the world, the media have a good old laugh, cos they got put thru by a night duty telephonist, to a night duty nurse. Tired, stressed, thinking she had important people on the phone, trying to be polite and helpful. On behalf of ALL the nurses in Australia- shame shame shame. I hope none of you need a nurse soon, but then again hang on , we are professionals and we do our job with integrity, I have nursed murderers and treated them with respect, so maybe even DJs will be treated ok in the future.'

Kevin   (I am very proud of my wife.)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: McGirr on December 08, 2012, 10:30:43 AM

I see it that maybe the pressure was put on the nurse from the management of the hospital.

Mark
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on December 08, 2012, 02:47:39 PM
Quote from: D4D
How many prank calls are made every day and how many journo's publish incorrect information without care for those accused. Whilst I agree this is a tragedy, lets not go on a witch hunt.
agree.. How many calls are put thru to the wrong office daily?? And its not as though the radio scrotes (who I cant stand which is why I dont listen to FM anything) spoke with the precious one...

even more reason we will have Royal Shit shoved down our throat for the next year to the power of Shit loads.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on December 08, 2012, 03:13:54 PM
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/horror-smash-leaves-five-dead-20121208-2b1u7.html (http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/horror-smash-leaves-five-dead-20121208-2b1u7.html)

how does someone drive 20klms on the wrong side of the road?

Thats one ****ed WRX


RIP :(
Title: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Black Diamond on December 09, 2012, 12:29:11 PM
Black diamond cooks a spit, all swaggers invited ;D

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/09/uba2adyz.jpg)

:cheers:
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Post by: D4D on December 09, 2012, 12:30:23 PM
Yum, you're looking trimmer than when I last saw you, must be all that manual labour :)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on December 09, 2012, 12:41:55 PM
Black diamond cooks a spit, all swaggers invited ;D

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/09/uba2adyz.jpg)

:cheers:
if it wasnt cammo's birthday today I'd join you... :(
after being stuck for 2+ hours at that gymnatics thing yesterday :( :( :(
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Post by: GGV8Cruza on December 09, 2012, 12:42:22 PM
Looking good BD, smoking out the neighbours, what's the hammer for?

GG
Title: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Black Diamond on December 09, 2012, 12:46:12 PM
Yum, you're looking trimmer than when I last saw you, must be all that manual labour :)
Its the angle ;D
Title: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Black Diamond on December 09, 2012, 12:47:23 PM
if it wasnt cammo's birthday today I'd join you... :(
after being stuck for 2+ hours at that gymnatics thing yesterday :( :( :(
haha you suck ;D glad it wasn't me. Things we do :cheers:
Title: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Black Diamond on December 09, 2012, 12:48:41 PM
Looking good BD, smoking out the neighbours, what's the hammer for?

GG
Adjusting the height, toooo hot :cheers:
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on December 09, 2012, 12:52:09 PM
what's the hammer for?
You mean the fine adjustor, which goes by the technical name of  the tappometer  ;D
Title: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: mattz on December 09, 2012, 02:22:39 PM
Yum, you're looking trimmer than when I last saw you, must be all that manual labour :)
It's a special lens. 
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Post by: cruisindub on December 09, 2012, 02:28:42 PM
Spit looks damn good.

I'll invite myself,it is an open invitation.

Keep it hot, leaving now, I'll be round soon................
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: GGV8Cruza on December 09, 2012, 03:02:53 PM
Adjusting the height, toooo hot :cheers:

I thought it might of been a tenderiser

GG
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Post by: xcvator on December 09, 2012, 04:28:40 PM
Any left ? ;D ;D
Title: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Vk3bq on December 09, 2012, 05:31:40 PM
Australia won the champions trophy field hockey this afternoon. Yay
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Post by: Black Diamond on December 09, 2012, 05:41:26 PM
Any left ? ;D ;D
Plenty of meat and green cans left Keith :cheers:
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Post by: krisandkev on December 09, 2012, 06:50:20 PM
Australia won the champions trophy field hockey this afternoon. Yay

Well done....    :cup:
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Post by: Bird on December 10, 2012, 08:00:01 AM
What and amazing man and life...
Hope he pulls thru, but at 94, things go downhill fast.

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CAPE TOWN: South African leaders issued assurances about the health of Nelson Mandela on Sunday after the 94 year-old was airlifted to hospital having reportedly stopped speaking.
 
The former president spent a second day at the Pretoria hospital after being flown from his rural home in the Eastern Cape.
 
He is said to be undergoing tests following a "troubling" deterioration in his health. A source close to the family of the former president said: "He has not been talking . . . he is not looking good. It's clear that something is troubling him."


Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/world/mandela-reported-to-have-stopped-speaking-20121210-2b47n.html#ixzz2EavDrPI4 (http://www.theage.com.au/world/mandela-reported-to-have-stopped-speaking-20121210-2b47n.html#ixzz2EavDrPI4)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on December 11, 2012, 09:31:02 AM
More Farm land bought up
Swedish funds buy the farm  (http://www.theland.com.au/news/nationalrural/property/general-news/swedish-funds-buy-the-farm/2637964.aspx)
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"We want to buy the farm equivalent to the best office building on Madison Avenue."

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Post by: Bird on December 11, 2012, 03:13:45 PM
WTF?
April 1st?


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Workplace Relations Minister Bill Shorten has questioned whether the author of a memo banning workers on Chevron's Gorgon liquefied gas  project from sitting down on the job was seated when he wrote it.
 
The Australian Financial Review on Tuesday morning broke the news that staff on the $US52 billion project in Western Australia have been banned from using chairs and told not to sit down during their shifts.
 
The directive was a bid to improve productivity on Australia's biggest resources development.
 
Asked about the story this morning, Mr Shorten said that in his  experience of Australian workplaces, most employees work hard. "And  they don't need advice about whether they should sit down or stand
 up," he said.
 

 "Presumably the person that typed up that communications document was sitting down when they [wrote] it," Mr Shorten said. "I am sure that  this [memo] must have been put out by some mid level person with more  time on their hands than productivity goals that they have got to  set."


Read more: http://www.watoday.com.au/opinion/political-news/shorten-questions-if-standing-order-was-written-sitting-down-20121211-2b6to.html#ixzz2EiX1fduU (http://www.watoday.com.au/opinion/political-news/shorten-questions-if-standing-order-was-written-sitting-down-20121211-2b6to.html#ixzz2EiX1fduU)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on December 11, 2012, 03:55:09 PM
I struggled through the 2nd line, but couldnt get past the second word on line 3...
The Freeloader... Hardcore?? Hard as Nails? WTF??

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"Does a hardcore luxury offroader still have a future?"

The Canadian wilderness, with its snow, mud and icy rivers, is the ideal place to launch a serious offroader like the Land Rover Freelander 2.

The hard-as-nails 4WD
http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-reviews/first-drive-land-rover-freelander-20121211-2b7bn.html (http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-reviews/first-drive-land-rover-freelander-20121211-2b7bn.html)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Kit_e_kat9 on December 11, 2012, 03:58:03 PM


Well this is absolutely the BIGGEST NEWS of the CENTURY ... MY BOSS ... let us turn on a radio this morning and it's been broadcasting through the office ALL DAY!  Admittedly it's a Shitty station, but hey, after nearly 7 years of complete musical silence, not one complaint.

She must be seriously ill or there is a personator in the building.

Kit_e   :o
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Post by: Mace on December 12, 2012, 10:08:12 AM
47 Crazy Japanese Inventions.

Says it all, really:

http://www.thevine.com.au/life/thoughts/47-crazy-japanese-inventions/gallery/0?utm_source=FD&utm_medium=rainbow&utm_campaign=japaneseinventions (http://www.thevine.com.au/life/thoughts/47-crazy-japanese-inventions/gallery/0?utm_source=FD&utm_medium=rainbow&utm_campaign=japaneseinventions)

Mandrake, do you stock Number 35?  ;D
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Post by: Top.ender on December 12, 2012, 07:54:50 PM
WTF?
April 1st?
we all had a good laugh at that 1...hope it doesnt bite us in the backside become fact.. ;D ;D
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on December 12, 2012, 08:23:00 PM
Health workers told not to use 'mate' (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-12-11/health-workers-told-not-to-use-mate/4420180) (http://www.hairfysh.com/images/Icons/Smileys/WTF.gif)
The world has gone mad.
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Health workers on the New South Wales north coast are being told they cannot call colleagues or patients "mate".

Do you want to run that by me again.
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"This type of language should not be used across any level of the organisation such as employee to employee or employee to client."


So in NSW you have been warned not to use the word Mate

My thoughts on this.
The world is going mad  >:D

Edit; And it gets better.
No more sledging at the cricket or name calling under proposed laws  (http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/no-more-sledging-at-the-cricket-or-name-calling-under-proposed-laws/story-e6freuy9-1226535227751)
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"Apart from bagging our enemies, we Australians have all probably bagged our mates even more. What bloke hasn't said to his best friend: 'You dopey bastard'… in future (the mate) will be able to sue for a) disparaging his intelligence level and b) calling the legitimacy of his birth into question."

Are they for real?

So swaggers, you've been warned, you can't hang crap on anyone anymore, they might take offense to it and sue you.
(http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-shocked019.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)



Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on December 12, 2012, 09:28:18 PM
Quote from: Hairs
The world has gone mad.Do you want to run that by me again.

that is news to you?
Do you realise if a girl at work walked past your PC and you were looking at this photo, thats sexual harassment... its been months, and I still cant work it out.. nor how these people survive in the outside world...  - Trust me, I have the written warning here.
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2777/4247755301_deb8cb6ca8_z.jpg)


and the chick that complained is arranging the xmas party - she wonders why only 2 people are going. her and the boss.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on December 13, 2012, 05:23:41 AM
I wonder if she knows why there is a lack of numbers going?
I hope she takes lots of pictures to pin up to show all those that didn't go what a great time they had.

A mate works for a multi national transport company, he rings me the other day from work to ask If I could look up his vehicles service cost at carservice.com (http://www.carservice.com.au/car-service-servicing-guide-2.aspx) because the site is block from his work computer, yet he said soft porn is able to be viewed(http://www.hairfysh.com/images/Icons/Smileys/shocked.gif)
 
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Post by: GeoffA on December 13, 2012, 06:16:49 AM
...........and the chick that complained is arranging the xmas party - she wonders why only 2 people are going. her and the boss.

Shouldn't be too difficult finding a venue. Hope they have a good time......
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Post by: krisandkev on December 13, 2012, 06:58:39 AM
Inappropriate pictures at work has been around for a while.  I remember some years back my wife gave me a Elle MacPherson calendar and I had it at work and was told I have to get rid of it as it may offend female workers.  The females at that time had the Firemen calendars up at that time and I said what about the females having those calendars and was told it is different, just get rid of your calendar????  ???

Wait until you start reading about the new Federal Government legislation that consolidates several anti-discrimination laws, including that on racial discrimination, which refers to treatment that offends. The proposed law extends ''offending'' into the definition of discrimination for all purposes.  Apparently Australia have the only international human rights instrument, or national anti-discrimination statute in a liberal democracy, that extends to conduct which is merely offensive. 
Think about how someone just has to say they were offended by something. Not that they were insulted, humiliated or intimidated etc, just that they were offended. 
Also the onus to prove a complaint will change placing more on the accused.
I am not saying these acts are not important, just that we have gone too far and it is going to get worse.  >:(

Kevin

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Post by: GeoffA on December 13, 2012, 07:09:00 AM
I wonder........could the legislation ^ be used by certain parties to curtail criticism....... ??? ???
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Post by: Hairs on December 13, 2012, 07:14:19 AM
G'day Kevin,
Yep, 25 odd years ago while working in a timber mill, we had Post magazine(or similar) centerfolds on the wall next to the Bandsaw.
There was only every us guys in that work area, the boss wife would walk past on her way and say G'day, she never had a problem with it.
The Smoko van driven by a new woman got lost and ending up driving into the area, she complained to what ever government body it was at the time, and next thing a couple suits turn up and sit us all down, the owner included and lecture us about inappropriate material on the walls.

1000000x agree it is only going to get worse.
Oh well, it's nearly Friday.  ;D
 :cheers:

@ Geoff, Hmmm, I reckon it might be. Hasn't gillard started to take steps about what the media can say about her and her government  ???
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Post by: Bunyip on December 13, 2012, 08:09:16 AM
And here we go again. :-(

http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/political-news/slipper-ruling-sparks-labor-bid-for-revenge-20121212-2ba2g.html (http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/political-news/slipper-ruling-sparks-labor-bid-for-revenge-20121212-2ba2g.html)

When are these 'people' that we voted in going to concentrate on what is best for their constituents rather than scoring cheap political points against one another.

This has an insidious undertone of some potentially corrupt behaviour which leads us down a whole other path doesn't it?

As I have said before, with the current bunch of pollies I find it had to vote for any of them.

Bunyip
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Post by: Nomad on December 13, 2012, 08:32:05 AM
Very hard to vote for any of them indeed.

IMHO Slipper is a grub and hasn't done anything worthwhile for the coast for a long, long  time.

His consistently self servient attitude and wreckless spending only demonstrates his lack of respect for the constituents that voted him in.

He finally saw the writing on the wall before defecting to the Labour party to save himself the public embarrassment of being given the heave ho by the LNP.

His ridiculous and pompous behaviour as speaker of the house only demonstrates his quest to have his self importance recognised. I am constantly amazed by the Slipper Report, a poor quality report prepared by this guy, where he drags some poor old so and so out of a retirement village or aged care home gets a photo with them and writes some drivel about how he opened a garden bed. T

Fair enough Brough is probably up to his eyeballs in this scandal but at least he gets out amongst the community and has a pretty good level of involvement.

Slipper enjoyed the benefit of a very safe seat for a very long time on the Sunshine Coast, at the end of the day though the writing is on the wall and he must go away.

Really Pete, go away. far far away.
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Post by: Bird on December 13, 2012, 09:23:31 AM
Quote from: krisandkev
Inappropriate pictures at work has been around for a while.  I remember some years back my wife gave me a Elle MacPherson calendar and I had it at work and was told I have to get rid of it as it may offend female workers. 

Oh this one is an absolute beamer.. anyhting and everything is offensive.. even company stuff thats been around for 15 years that nobody has said boo about, even 5 GM's over the journey..

The offended one had a calendar of the homeless in Cambodia on her wall.. One month had a picture of a homeless starving kid on it, in a wrap around sorta pair of shorts (you know hte things they wear).
The offended one asked another girl at work if she thought it was offensive. The other girl said no, its a great photo shows the plight of these people, where can I get the same calendar? TOOne said, no it may offend someone, so threw it in the bin.

I say again, how do these people go to the beach or swimming pool? or even open a newspaper?
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Post by: GeoffA on December 13, 2012, 09:37:04 AM
Some people just LOVE to be offended......
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Post by: Swannie on December 13, 2012, 10:00:05 AM
I'm offended by you all  :worthles:
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: GeoffA on December 13, 2012, 11:31:52 AM
I'm offended by you all  :worthles:

......see.......??
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: krisandkev on December 13, 2012, 04:08:57 PM
I just had a thought.  ::) Can we use this against the politicians?  They offend me every time they open their mouths.   ;)

Kevin
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Post by: Bird on December 14, 2012, 11:08:47 AM
This is one lucky racist ****.. I'd have been happier if he had of got a free lesson from Mr Falciroli!!!!!!!

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Friends on Facebook are calling it a lucky break for the racist who taunted and threatened an Australian cage fighter champion.
 
In the second recent publicised racist attack on Melbourne's public transport system, cage-fighting bantamweight champion and former Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion Gustavo Falciroli and his family were threatened last Saturday on the South Morang line.
 
A man approached Mr Falciroli after hearing him speak in Portuguese and told him that this was “not his country”. He then threatened to "cut" and "rape" him, his wife and two children.
 
Mr Falciroli got off the train and called police. His aggressor was intercepted at Reservoir railway station.
 
“Despite it [being] a bad situation, once again life has showed me that violence just creates more violence and I never should use my skills outside a cage, a ring or a mat," Mr Falciroli said on social media.
 
Thai kick boxer and instructor Dynamite Dennis O'Dea described the incident on Facebook as a "near miss for the racist!"
 
Another Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitor, Chris Freeman, said the abuser obviously did not know that Mr Falciroli was a reigning champion in cage fighting and a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
 
"Despite having all the skills to take this guy out, Gustavo Falciroli chose to get off the train. The abuser got lucky despite his ignorance," Mr Freeman commented on Facebook
Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/racist-threatened-cagefighting-champ-20121214-2bdvp.html#ixzz2Ez4hWFno (http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/racist-threatened-cagefighting-champ-20121214-2bdvp.html#ixzz2Ez4hWFno)
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Post by: krisandkev on December 16, 2012, 11:52:25 AM
After the very sad shootings in the USA this week the following is amazing.  So much so I had to check the figures myself just in case what is said on the web may be wrong....   But no, the stats are correct.   ???      (I think the picture came out a few years back, but still relevent today.)   
Kevin

(http://images1.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp%3B99%3Enu%3D6%3A%3B%3A%3E598%3E24%3A%3EWSNRCG%3D358439969%3A33%3Bnu0mrj)
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Post by: cancan on December 16, 2012, 12:29:18 PM
Obviously America needs more hand guns....woops hope that's not offensive
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Post by: xcvator on December 16, 2012, 02:33:53 PM
I find the idea of the proposed legislation is offensive  ???
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on December 17, 2012, 09:50:32 AM
After the very sad shootings in the USA this week the following is amazing. 
agree.. unbelieveable.

but i dont understand Shit like this

One person who wasn't in the school is also getting praise for his grace: Robbie Parker, whose daughter Emilie died.
Speaking to reporters, he said he was not mad and offered sympathy for Lanza's family.


I'd be hunting every one of the family and killing them.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Barry G on December 17, 2012, 12:38:32 PM
Lost, in my experience those who have sufferred tragedy often respond to it somewhat better than others of us think they 'should' / think we would in their position.

There is no-one to blame / take retribution on in this instance.  And who would feel better as a result of taking 'revenge' on the father of the killer, who has also lost his wife to their sun/gunman???

Most of those who lost children in this will have other kids who need comforting.  Kids 'imprint' from their parents in a situation like this. If they see dad raging and angry what do they learn / who do they turn to for comfort?  And if dad were to go and kill someone in revenge where would that leave mum and the remaining kid/s - other than with further loss and grief?


Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on December 17, 2012, 12:47:27 PM
Lost, in my experience those who have sufferred tragedy often respond to it somewhat better than others of us think they 'should' / think we would in their position.

There is no-one to blame / take retribution on in this instance.  And who would feel better as a result of taking 'revenge' on the father of the killer, who has also lost his wife to their sun/gunman???

Most of those who lost children in this will have other kids who need comforting.  Kids 'imprint' from their parents in a situation like this. If they see dad raging and angry what do they learn / who do they turn to for comfort?  And if dad were to go and kill someone in revenge where would that leave mum and the remaining kid/s - other than with further loss and grief?
sorry anyone murders my kids, I aint feeeling sorry for poor didums thats left behind.. **** em
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Barry G on December 17, 2012, 12:59:39 PM
sorry anyone murders my kids, I aint feeeling sorry for poor didums thats left behind.. **** em
The murderer is already dead, so in your opinion it would be OK to kill his father and brother?
Or have I misunderstood you?
Mate, those would be some values to be teaching your kids over the dinner table...
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on December 17, 2012, 05:53:06 PM
And now for something completely different  ;D

Price of ink just stinks - Chanel No.5 is cheaper than printer ink (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/price-of-ink-just-stinks-chanel-no5-is-cheaper-than-printer-ink/story-fndo317g-1226537880884)
We've all known this for a long time now, the cost of ink for kids having to print projects at home is become unrealistic.
God only knows what businesses spend on ink for all the printing that they do.
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A 3.5ml cartridge of yellow HP ink costs $10.50 through the Good Guys, meaning consumers will pay $3/ml - or $3000 per litre.
(http://www.hairfysh.com/images/Icons/Smileys/shocked.gif)


Title: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Vk3bq on December 18, 2012, 08:05:31 AM
Thredbo river news just in. Breakfast is ready. If you are quick. :)
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Post by: xcvator on December 18, 2012, 08:24:35 AM
Thredbo river news just in. Breakfast is ready. If you are quick. :)
Oh you naaaaaaaaassstty,naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaasty person  :D
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on December 18, 2012, 08:40:53 PM
Quite like the movie...

(http://images.theage.com.au/2012/12/18/3899523/koko_main-620x349.jpg)

The canine star of Red Dog, Koko, has died in Perth. The producer of the hit film, Nelson Woss, said he was devastated to lose his "best mate" from a congestive heart disease diagnosed this year.
 
The seven-year-old red cloud kelpie became the country's best-known dog when he featured in the hit film about a freewheeling canine who united a Pilbara mining community in the 1970s.
 
Kriv Stenders' warm-hearted drama, which starred Josh Lucas and Rachael Taylor, was based on a Louis de Bernieres novel about a real dog who roamed the West Australian outback


Read more: Australias Favourite Red Dogs true star dies (http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/movies/australias-favourite-red-dogs-true-star-dies-20121218-2bkr6.html)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: krisandkev on December 19, 2012, 06:30:57 AM
Very sad, only 7 years of age.  We loved the movie and the dog.  :'(

Kevin
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: bushbandit on December 19, 2012, 10:13:06 AM
Very sad also loved the movie and Koko,he has inspired us to get to Red Dogs monument at Dampier.
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Post by: D4D on December 19, 2012, 07:43:11 PM
This would be a scary experience.
http://www.news.com.au/national/ken-olsen-victim-of-road-rage-attack-where-car-is-rammed-seven-times-run-off-road-and-man-punches-windscreen/story-fndo4ckr-1226540320984 (http://www.news.com.au/national/ken-olsen-victim-of-road-rage-attack-where-car-is-rammed-seven-times-run-off-road-and-man-punches-windscreen/story-fndo4ckr-1226540320984)
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Post by: Black Diamond on December 19, 2012, 08:06:50 PM
As soon as he got out of his car I would have planted my right foot  :police:
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: D4D on December 19, 2012, 08:11:09 PM
As soon as he got out of his car I would have planted my right foot  :police:

x2
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Bird on December 19, 2012, 08:17:30 PM
x2
x eleventy, while blowing the horn... and rubbing one off
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Nomad on December 20, 2012, 06:40:33 AM
Noosa Northshore Burns.........................upto 4000 hectares today.

Being in Noosa is currently like living inside a bong.

http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/videos/teewah-bushfire/16609/ (http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/videos/teewah-bushfire/16609/)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Russell on December 20, 2012, 06:58:14 AM
We live at Cooroibah nearly just west of where most of the fire activity has been. Yesterday afternoon was the first time since Friday morning we have been able to open any window in the house. Yes it is pretty bad and seems a bit odd that fires seems to be staring up where one would think they should not. Perhaps they have had some help from someone. Russell
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Post by: achjimmy on December 20, 2012, 07:07:34 AM
This would be a scary experience.
http://www.news.com.au/national/ken-olsen-victim-of-road-rage-attack-where-car-is-rammed-seven-times-run-off-road-and-man-punches-windscreen/story-fndo4ckr-1226540320984 (http://www.news.com.au/national/ken-olsen-victim-of-road-rage-attack-where-car-is-rammed-seven-times-run-off-road-and-man-punches-windscreen/story-fndo4ckr-1226540320984)


No excuse for what has been done but I have to laugh how it's always "a unprovoked attack" rarely it's unprovoked, usually the victim does something to set these idiots off!

I remember a few years ago pulling into traffic and over running a lane a little by a margin that I thought was well in front . cockhead commodore driver didn't think so and gave it to me, to which I gave him the bird. This set him off on a rampage to get me and get me out of the car for a blue. After trying to cut me off etc  I found a servo parked in full view of the office, customers and no doubt cameras and casually got out and leaned against the bonnet. To which he changed his tune, threatened my life from the driver seat and drove off. It was a good reminder to just be as cool as with the idiots we share the road with and remember that not everything we do is seen by others the same way.

For the idiot in this video, he should 10 years suspension and 2-3 years inside IMO.
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Post by: achjimmy on December 20, 2012, 07:47:43 AM
A nice surprise?


A Townsville mother received a nasty shock when she opened her three-year-old son's bedroom wardrobe and found a clutch of highly venomous snakes.

Donna Sim discovered a takeaway container filled with squirming baby eastern brown snakes, the Courier-Mail reports.
Her son Kyle had found a nest of eggs in his yard several weeks ago and asked his mum for a container to keep them in.
Ms Sim did not think any more of it until she discovered the hatchlings in his bedroom.
"I was pretty shocked, particularly because I don't like snakes," she was quoted as saying.
The snakes had not grown large enough to escape the container, however, and Ms Sim was able to safely pick it up and drive the hatchlings to wildlife sanctuary.

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/2012/12/20/07/07/mum-finds-snakes-in-toddlers-wardrobe (http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/2012/12/20/07/07/mum-finds-snakes-in-toddlers-wardrobe)

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Post by: bushbandit on December 20, 2012, 08:26:43 AM
Seen that this morning on the Today Show hes one lucky boy
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Post by: Bird on December 20, 2012, 09:16:54 AM
Words truly fail me
What chance does this kid have in life? Minus billionty.

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Blown out of proportion ... the stoner of three-year-old Jihad, left, leaves court with her lawyer. Photo: AFP

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/world/relatives-in-court-over-threeyearolds-bomb-shirt-20121220-2bo1h.html#ixzz2FXhsdZf7 (http://www.theage.com.au/world/relatives-in-court-over-threeyearolds-bomb-shirt-20121220-2bo1h.html#ixzz2FXhsdZf7)

The mother and uncle of a three-year-old boy named Jihad have appeared in a French court for sending him to school in a top bearing the words "I am a bomb".
 
The long-sleeved T-shirt had the words "Jihad, born on September 11" emblazoned on the back when he turned up at his nursery school in the southern town of Sorgues near Avignon on September 25.
 
His mother and uncle are charged with condoning a crime over the alleged reference to the attacks on New York and Washington in 2001. The uncle bought the top and the mother dressed her son in it when she sent him to school that day.
 
The judge at the court in Avignon agreed to a request by their lawyer for the trial to be postponed until next year for technical reasons and set March 6 as the date for the next hearing.
 
The accused made no comment to reporters as they left the courthouse.

Jihad's teacher alerted the authorities after he turned up in the top and a few days later the town mayor, Thierry Lagneau of the conservative UMP party, asked prosecutors to investigate.
 
"I condemn the attitude of the parents who shamefully took advantage of the person and the age of this child to convey a political message," Mr Lagneau said.
 
The mother and uncle of the boy, who official records show was born on September 11, 2009, and was given Jihad as his first name, were not known Islamists, prosecutors said.
 
The mother was astonished at the reaction to her son's top and at the proportions the affair had taken on, they added.


Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/world/relatives-in-court-over-threeyearolds-bomb-shirt-20121220-2bo1h.html#ixzz2FXhX9AC5 (http://www.theage.com.au/world/relatives-in-court-over-threeyearolds-bomb-shirt-20121220-2bo1h.html#ixzz2FXhX9AC5)
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Post by: Nomad on December 20, 2012, 10:15:42 AM
What a pack of f>cktards...................................
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Post by: Bunyip on December 20, 2012, 10:30:10 AM
Words truly fail me
What chance does this kid have in life? Minus billionty.

and you need a license to buy a car!!!!

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Post by: krisandkev on December 20, 2012, 01:29:02 PM
A very simple matter to decide.  Order that the parents have to wear shirts with large words saying, ***** , well I will let that up to your imagination.  >:(   Kevin
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Post by: Bird on December 21, 2012, 10:12:16 AM
This is  8) 8) 8)

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Adam Bokelian, 12, has cerebral palsy and has been paralysed since he was 10 months old.

The schoolboy, who can only communicate by blinking his eyes, sat with his mother, Zoe Bojelian, recently to write a poem to be included in the family's Christmas cards.

Mrs Bojelian, 52, had written a list of festive words and asked her son to blink when she read out one he would like to include in the poem.

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/2012/12/21/10/08/paralysed-boy-sells-christmas-song-on-itunes (http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/2012/12/21/10/08/paralysed-boy-sells-christmas-song-on-itunes)
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Post by: Hairs on December 22, 2012, 11:37:53 AM
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http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/2012/12/21/10/08/paralysed-boy-sells-christmas-song-on-itunes

Yep, that's awesome  :cup:

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Post by: D4D on December 22, 2012, 12:49:25 PM
Very sad, father and son out bushwalking, they probably shouldn't have gone out in that heat...
http://www.theage.com.au/wa-news/boy-dies-after-hiking-in-heat-20121222-2bsb4.html (http://www.theage.com.au/wa-news/boy-dies-after-hiking-in-heat-20121222-2bsb4.html)
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Post by: Black Diamond on December 22, 2012, 01:10:26 PM
That's shocking, I can't imagine how the families are feeling.
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Post by: Bird on December 25, 2012, 01:12:34 PM
he was in shti loads of shows when I was growing up... Not a bad actor.

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Jack Klugman, the prolific, craggy-faced character actor and regular guy loved by millions as the messy one in TV's The Odd Couple and the crime-fighting coroner in Quincy, M.E., died Monday. He was 90.
 
Klugman, who lost his voice to throat cancer in the 1980s and trained himself to speak again, died with his wife at his side.
 
"He had a great life and he enjoyed every moment of it and he would encourage others to do the same," son Adam Klugman said.
 
Adam Klugman said he was spending Christmas with his brother, David, and their families. Their father had been convalescing for some time but had apparently died suddenly and they were not sure of the exact cause.
 
"His sons loved him very much," David Klugman said. "We'll carry on in his spirit."
 
Never anyone's idea of a matinee idol, Klugman remained a popular star for decades simply by playing the type of man you could imagine running into at a bar or riding on a subway with - gruff, but down to earth, his tie stained and a little loose, a racing form under his arm, a cigar in hand during the days when smoking was permitted.
 
His was a city actor ideal for The Odd Couple, which ran from 1970 to 1975 and was based on Neil Simon's play about mismatched roommates, divorced New Yorkers who end up living together.
 
The show teamed Klugman, the sloppy sports writer Oscar Madison - and Tony Randall - the fussy photographer Felix Unger, in the roles played by Walter Matthau and Art Carney on Broadway and Matthau and Jack Lemmon in the 1968 film.
 
Klugman had already had a taste of the show when he replaced Matthau on Broadway and he learned to roll with the quick-thinking Randall, with whom he had worked in 1955 on the CBS series Appointment with Adventure.
 
"There's nobody better to improvise with than Tony," Klugman said. "A script might say, 'Oscar teaches Felix football.' There would be four blank pages. He would provoke me into reacting to what he did. Mine was the easy part."
 
They were battlers on screen, and the best of friends in real life. When Randall died in 2004 at age 84, Klugman told CNN: "A world without Tony Randall is a world that I cannot recognize."
 
In Quincy, M.E., which ran from 1976 to 1983, Klugman played an idealistic, tough-minded medical examiner who tussled with his boss by uncovering evidence of murder in cases where others saw natural causes.
 
"We had some wonderful writers," he said in a 1987 interview. "Quincy was a muckraker, like Upton Sinclair, who wrote about injustices. He was my ideal as a youngster, my author, my hero.
 
"Everybody said, 'Quincy'll never be a hit.' I said, 'You guys are wrong. He's two heroes in one, a cop and a doctor.' A coroner has power. He can tell the police commissioner to investigate a murder. I saw the opportunity to do what I'd gotten into the theatre to do - give a message.
 
"They were going to do cops and robbers with Quincy. I said, 'You promised me I could do causes.' They said, 'Nobody wants to see that.' I said, 'Look at the success of "60 Minutes." They want to see it if you present it as entertainment.'"
 
For his 1987 role as 81-year-old Nat in the Broadway production of I'm Not Rappaport, Klugman wore leg weights to learn to shuffle like an elderly man. He said he would wear them for an hour before each performance, "to remember to keep that shuffle."
 
"The guy is so vital emotionally, but physically he can't be," Klugman said.
 
"We treat old people so badly. There is nothing easy about 80."
 
The son of Russian Jewish immigrants, he was born in Philadelphia and began his acting career in college drama (Carnegie Institute of Technology). After serving in the Army during World War I, he went on to summer stock and off-Broadway, rooming with fellow actor Charles Bronson as both looked for paying jobs. He made his Broadway debut in 1952 in a revival of Golden Boy. His film credits included Sidney Lumet's 12 Angry Men and Blake Edwards' Days of Wine and Roses and an early television highlight was appearing with Humphrey Bogart and Henry Fonda in a production of The Petrified Forest. His performance in the classic 1959 musical Gypsy brought him a Tony nomination for best featured (supporting) actor in a musical.
 
He also appeared in several episodes of The Twilight Zone, including a memorable 1963 one in which he played a negligent father whose son is seriously wounded in Vietnam. His other TV shows included The Defenders and the soap opera The Greatest Gift.
 
In a 1987 interview in the New York Daily News, he said, "once I did three hourlong shows in 2½ weeks. Think we'd do that now? Huh! But then it was great. I did summer stock, played the classics. Me!"
 
Throat cancer took away his raspy voice for several years in the 1980s. When he was back on the stage for a 1993 revival of Three Men on a Horse, The Associated Press review said, "His voice may be a little scratchy but his timing is as impeccable as ever."
 
"The only really stupid thing I ever did in my life was to start smoking," he said in 1996. Seeing people smoking in television and films, he added, "disgusts me, it makes me so angry - kids are watching."
 
In his later years, he guest-starred on TV series including Third Watch and Crossing Jordan and appeared in a 2010 theatrical film, Camera Obscura.
 
Klugman's hobby was horse racing and he eventually took up raising them, too.
 
"I always loved to gamble," he said. "I never got close to a horse. Fate dealt me a terrible blow when it gave me a good horse the first time out. I thought how easy this is.
Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/jack-klugman-dies-in-los-angeles-20121225-2buy0.html#ixzz2G1sa1nIc (http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/jack-klugman-dies-in-los-angeles-20121225-2buy0.html#ixzz2G1sa1nIc)
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Post by: D4D on December 26, 2012, 06:41:34 AM
Radioactive waste being stored in shed in Arkaroola
http://www.news.com.au/national/radioactive-waste-being-stored-in-shed-in-arkaroola/story-fncynjr2-1226543320645 (http://www.news.com.au/national/radioactive-waste-being-stored-in-shed-in-arkaroola/story-fncynjr2-1226543320645)
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Post by: Bird on December 27, 2012, 04:03:37 PM
Loved this show as a kid. It was alwasy on at 6am for some reason... but still managed to catch it on tele.

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Gerry Anderson, best known as the creator of Thunderbirds, has died at the age of 83. The film and television producer, whose credits also included the puppet shows Captain Scarlet and Joe 90 had suffered for several years with mixed dementia and died in his sleep, his son announced on Wednesday.
 
The news was announced on his son Jamie Anderson's website. He wrote: "I'm very sad to announce the death of my father, Thunderbirds creator, Gerry Anderson. He died peacefully in his sleep at midday today, having suffered with mixed dementia for the past few years. He was 83."
 
He requested that any fans wishing to make donations in honour of his father should contribute to the Alzheimer's Society.


Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/thunderbirds-creator-gerry-anderson-dies-aged-83-20121227-2bwri.html#ixzz2GEHM6vrm (http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/thunderbirds-creator-gerry-anderson-dies-aged-83-20121227-2bwri.html#ixzz2GEHM6vrm)


amazing how they made that little island look so big and real in 1965
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Post by: Hairs on December 29, 2012, 08:27:16 PM
R,I,P Tony Greig.
Tributes have poured in for the former England cricket captain and veteran Channel Nine commentator Tony Greig following his death at the age of 66 on Saturday (http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/cricket/stars-mourn-a-giant-of-modern-cricket-20121229-2c06b.html)
Edit, he describes his Lung Cancer as a "Little bit of a set back" in the video, He will be missed I'm sure.
Thanks for the memories, Nutra grain Ad, 'They're just like little cricket bats but with holes in them'


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Post by: D4D on December 30, 2012, 07:19:37 PM
Should have fined him more for being stupid

Victorian man fined for trekking underprepared in Blue Mountains
http://www.news.com.au/national/victorian-man-fined-for-trekking-underprepared-in-blue-mountains/story-fncynjr2-1226545428575 (http://www.news.com.au/national/victorian-man-fined-for-trekking-underprepared-in-blue-mountains/story-fncynjr2-1226545428575)
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Post by: bushbandit on December 31, 2012, 05:57:13 AM
Just heard that freak serial child sex offender Dennis Fergurson has been found dead in his Sydney appartment apparently been there for days .Good riddens and rest in hell.

Couldnt find any details this early
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on December 31, 2012, 06:21:02 AM
Couldnt find any details this early


Some here, not much tho.
Paedophile Dennis Ferguson found dead in his Sydney home (http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/paedophile-dennis-ferguson-found-dead-in-his-sydney-home-20121231-2c1wc.html)
Title: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: GS on December 31, 2012, 06:25:23 AM
This is welcome news
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Nomad on December 31, 2012, 06:30:40 AM
Some here, not much tho.
Paedophile Dennis Ferguson found dead in his Sydney home (http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/paedophile-dennis-ferguson-found-dead-in-his-sydney-home-20121231-2c1wc.html)


Don't wish death on anybody but our society is a better place with him gone.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on December 31, 2012, 12:28:58 PM
The Pathic H/Way claims another life.
Fatal crash closes highway north of Iluka turnoff (http://www.dailyexaminer.com.au/news/fatal-crash-closes-highway-north-of-iluka-turnoff/1701389/)
They can't build this section to a dual carriageway fast enough.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Davepatrol on December 31, 2012, 12:58:11 PM
The Pathic H/Way claims another life.
Fatal crash closes highway north of Iluka turnoff (http://www.dailyexaminer.com.au/news/fatal-crash-closes-highway-north-of-iluka-turnoff/1701389/)
They can't build this section to a dual carriageway fast enough.

The whole Pathic H/Way needs double lanes there's no doubt, But the drivers are usualy to blame not the road.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: Hairs on December 31, 2012, 02:11:28 PM
I agree Dave, on both counts.
Just heard on the wireless that's now open.
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY?
Post by: bushrat on December 31, 2012, 04:26:10 PM
After showing my old man a coopers dairy that I found in the old holden that my grandfather had use to right down all his fuel prechacses, in the middle was a day to day dairy of a camping trip from lismore to brisbane and then down bathurst and back up the pacific hwy and ended half way throw a word, a car crossed to the wrong side of the road and they had a head on with them ending up in hospital. that was when the pacific was a gravel road.
It doesn't matter how good they make the roads they always seem to make a better idot.
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Post by: Sicilianmama on December 31, 2012, 10:30:06 PM
Don't wish death on anybody but our society is a better place with him gone.
Agreed, sicko
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY? 2012 edition
Post by: dazzler on September 26, 2014, 09:44:04 AM
First you spread your Limbo feet
Then you move to Limbo beat
Limbo ankle, Limbo knee
Bend back like a Limbo tree

Lower

Lower

Lower

Yeah - winner!

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-25/cambodia-asylum-seeker-deal-shameful-human-rights-group/5767810 (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-25/cambodia-asylum-seeker-deal-shameful-human-rights-group/5767810)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY? 2012 edition
Post by: Marschy on October 03, 2014, 09:54:02 AM
Losing smell is a predictor of death (http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/losing-smell-is-a-predictor-of-death/story-fneszs56-1227078423414)

Losing your sense of smell is also an indicator of conditions like Parkinson's disease. Many people with Parkinson's, myself included, have lost their sense of smell. My neurologists suggests I have had Parkinsons for over 10 years, possibly as many as 20, as it can go for many years undiagnosed, so the prediction of death in 5 years is your typical sensationalised headline for News Corp.

I can't smell anything unless it is held directly under my nose. This means being diligent with changing batteries for smoke detectors and the like. But it also has it's advantages.  ;D
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY? 2012 edition
Post by: xcvator on October 03, 2014, 12:29:57 PM
Vale Robbie Flower  :'(

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/robbie-flower-melbourne-legend-and-afl-hall-of-famer-passes-away-aged-59/story-fni5f91a-1227078308134 (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/robbie-flower-melbourne-legend-and-afl-hall-of-famer-passes-away-aged-59/story-fni5f91a-1227078308134)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY? 2012 edition
Post by: muzza01 on November 12, 2014, 09:54:48 AM
You heard it here first folks, according to Iraq's Ambassador to Australia, "our country is under control"
What! Control of IS :D


Iraq says it doesn't need any more Australian troops after US President Barack Obama asked the Abbott government to consider boosting its commitment.

Iraq's ambassador to Australia Mouayed Saleh has told Sky News the situation in his country is under contol and additional American forces are all part of the plan.

Australia could be asked to double the number of special forces troops it has in Iraq, with a formal request expected to come from the US after President Obama met with Prime Minister Abbott at APEC in China.

Two hundred Australian soldiers have begun arriving in Iraq, to begin their mission to advise and assist the Iraqi army.

- See more at: http://www.skynews.com.au/news/top-stories/2014/11/11/iraq--doesn-t-need--extra-australian-troops.html#sthash.k4I2qkiu.dpuf (http://www.skynews.com.au/news/top-stories/2014/11/11/iraq--doesn-t-need--extra-australian-troops.html#sthash.k4I2qkiu.dpuf)

http://www.skynews.com.au/news/top-stories/2014/11/11/iraq--doesn-t-need--extra-australian-troops.html (http://www.skynews.com.au/news/top-stories/2014/11/11/iraq--doesn-t-need--extra-australian-troops.html)
Title: Re: WHAT'S MAKING NEWS TODAY? 2012 edition
Post by: muzza01 on November 12, 2014, 09:56:41 AM
Whoops, might have posted in the wrong NEWS thread. :cheers: