Perth / Western Australia

So, uh should i be expecting a visit from the fuzz for all the tap reseals i may or may not have done over the years?

Heres a link to the article from the kids institute,

https://www.telethonkids.org.au/news--events/news-and-events-nav/2024/march/gap-in-asthma-risk/

What is this god awful reporting! ABC should be ashamed of publishing this.

Ted O'connor (reporter) has written a lazy and trashy puff piece. Pitting rural against metro.

He included a series of comments from locals - (no shade on them, their opinions are all important, but not the only justifications required) - in place of some actual analysis of the reasons why the pool project has become a monster.

And finally the only solution presented is "More money please!"

If we are going to have a mature debate about issues in this country then reporters need to present the public more than worn out culture war excrement, and a series of personal stories.

This could have become a great piece on how the government hasn't got its eyes on the cost of living and inequity starting to really affect all kinds of Western Australians. Its dissapointing.

Based around the Easter prison break 148 years ago!

"The hub itself is essentially an office that can be used as a meeting space or to "print documents"."

For example like printing... seccession papers!! Hehe

In Perth for Easter weekend.

What are some cool things to do / places to visit?

I don't imagine theres much room in the WA electorate to vote further to the 'left' than Labor. But still, a couple more Greens, or even Teals, could really help push the WA government faster down the path they're already slow walking down.

Also gas companies pay shit-all royalties for what they're getting, so why do them any favours!? I don't understand why they have such a large presence in policy decisions in this state.

"The figures from the WA ScamNet report show why it's important for consumers to continue to 'practice the pause.' Whether it's taking time to consider whether a sale or offer online is legitimate..." commerce Minister Sue Ellery.

Okay, this reaction is understandable because, you know, self control is a thing. But the comment presented alone is essentially analogous to abstinence education as the only form of prevention offered to young people for sexual encounters. It won't work. The ministers job is to present other pathways to the stakeholders in this matter. The Minister has failed this time.

TIL - The RTRFM 4 O'clock Classic intro is from here.

The new season has kicked off. I especially enjoyed the fun fact about Canopus, for all those whose imaginations live under two moons.

Link for W.E.Wood award for salinity reasearch, https://www.uwaceep.org/wood-award

Link for the competition for two tickets for first journey: https://www.mysaytransport.wa.gov.au/jump-on-board-the-first-c-series-journey

This is one of those projects that just sounds so impressive. Inflate the skin, then build the structure around it. What smart cookie thought of that!

This article really highlights why the university, and as it says, associated accomodation is the most exciting development for Perth city going on at the moment.

In my eyes Elizabeth quay, (an example of the other large project being undertaken in the city i can think of), is shallow, and unnecessary mimickery of a gulf state attitude "build-it and they will come". An aspiration that we don't need to have in WA, of course because 'they' are already coming.

There is nothing i can see in the Quay that adds meaningfully to the culture or growth of the city, whereas the University will have an ongoing culture, and the academics that are produced will be highlights of the cities productive creativity, creating a virtuous circle in a happy win-win situation for all involved.

That whole Piffaretti resignation and vote was such a waste of taxpayer funds.

Its nice what Sally Pamler has said about being mature and learning from the experience. I remember a few months ago there was an article with Eli Petersen-pik striking a similar tone.

But i haven't seen any signs from Mayor Piffaretti, (the chief beneficiary of the political maneuvering), that she wouldn't make a wasteful move like that again.

I'm a little late to the party on this event. Has anyone already seen it? Is it worth having a look?

Has anybody made it down to Cottesloe yet? The pensive man statue in this article looks pretty good.

I'll start, I bought a shit box of a house. Every morning I wake up , I regret purchasing the property. Paid $650k for a duplex(107sq.m), strata title.

WA government are considering the development of Port Beach/Leighton area. Here's an information pack for those interested.

Save Leighton Action Coalition, upcoming meeting on the 6th March: https://www.saveleighton.org/

Paul Gamblin write up: https://fremantleshippingnews.com.au/2023/06/14/interview-with-paul-gamblin-campaigner-extraordinaire/

Link for Podcast present Fremantle shipping news: https://fremantleshippingnews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Paul-Gamblin.m4a

Image credit: Les Moyle, Image from Fremantle Shipping News.

Idk is it just me or even you guys are sweating like a pig?

The people of Kalamunda living up to their town motto yet again.

"A home in the Forrest"

Freo are doing more grants. Anybody got an idea for an art project they want to try?