Author Topic: The Aussie Thread (Read 330911 times)

BSBW · « **on:** February 4, 2009, 11:15:38 am »

Based on the number of posts and interest in a previous thread on Australia I thought it might be worth having a specific thread for Aussie RAWKites, people after info on Oz and basically for us who now live here to explain to others why it's the dog's bollocks.

I'll start it off and We'll see how it goes eh?

I can't believe that the World is in recession and everyone is tightening their belts and what does the Aussie government do? It announced yesterday that it's going to give almost every family a $950 dollar minimum handout, woo hoo! I don't yet know all the ins and outs of this but I fuckin' love this country.

Branno · « **Reply #1 on:** February 4, 2009, 11:21:07 am »

Its great innit ! $21,000 handout when you buy your first home. $4,000 for every kid you have and now $950 to go out and spend to boost the economy

Can you imagine the above in the UK

Dread Breath · « **Reply #2 on:** February 4, 2009, 11:23:00 am »

Fucking wools, coming over here and taking our tax money.

kaz1983 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 4, 2009, 11:25:27 am »

I got a 1,200 dollar Christmas bonus.

BSBW · « **Reply #4 on:** February 4, 2009, 11:26:32 am »

Quote from: Dread Breath on February 4, 2009, 11:23:00 am

Fucking wools, coming over here and taking our tax money.

it's take, take, take, you've gotta love it

Mook · « **Reply #5 on:** February 4, 2009, 11:28:11 am »

Is that not a bit daft though? You know after the initial elation, looking at the bigger picture?

Branno · « **Reply #6 on:** February 4, 2009, 11:29:41 am »

They'll get it all back on pokie revenue anyway !

Dread Breath · « **Reply #7 on:** February 4, 2009, 11:30:03 am »

Quote from: BSBW on February 4, 2009, 11:26:32 am

it's take, take, take, you've gotta love it

Yeah, its a good place for a handout or three - can't see how its going to stop the recession though, but my wallet is not complaining about any of it.

Branno · « **Reply #8 on:** February 4, 2009, 11:31:40 am »

Quote from: Mook on February 4, 2009, 11:28:11 am

looking at the bigger picture?

Plasmas and LCD's will reach record sales aswell...you make a good point !

Fulla · « **Reply #9 on:** February 4, 2009, 11:32:49 am »

Australia is addicted to welfare - it's a disgrace.

BSBW · « **Reply #10 on:** February 4, 2009, 11:40:06 am »

Quote from: Branno on February 4, 2009, 11:31:40 am

Plasmas and LCD's will reach record sales aswell...you make a good point !

woof · « **Reply #11 on:** February 4, 2009, 11:46:24 am »

$950 is fuckall for someone earning $80k (maximum income allowed for the handout). It won't do a dent to the trillion dollar problem the entire world is facing. The money should have been invested in new industries creating new jobs. Apparently 800,000 people are going to be jobless in the next 18 months so how is $950 going to fucking help?

BTW, anyone knows if SBS are showing the FA Cup 4th round replay vs Everton?

kaz1983 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 4, 2009, 11:59:21 am »

Quote from: woof on February 4, 2009, 11:46:24 am

$950 is fuckall for someone earning $80k (maximum income allowed for the handout). It won't do a dent to the trillion dollar problem the entire world is facing. The money should have been invested in new industries creating new jobs. Apparently 800,000 people are going to be jobless in the next 18 months so how is $950 going to fucking help?

BTW, anyone knows if SBS are showing the FA Cup 4th round replay vs Everton?

No they aren't, Sentata on Foxtel are showing it though ...

Col · « **Reply #13 on:** February 4, 2009, 01:54:41 pm »

I'll be moving down that way in about 6 months, really looking forward to it.

BSBW, where abouts are you? I'd offer to meet for a pint, but I'm still scarred from seeing your tattoo in Cardiff one time a few years back...

Fluro Kaz · « **Reply #14 on:** February 4, 2009, 03:09:05 pm »

SA's and Vics stopped winging about there little bit of heat yet?

BSBW · « **Reply #15 on:** February 4, 2009, 07:53:36 pm »

Quote from: Col on February 4, 2009, 01:54:41 pm

I'll be moving down that way in about 6 months, really looking forward to it.

BSBW, where abouts are you? I'd offer to meet for a pint, but I'm still scarred from seeing your tattoo in Cardiff one time a few years back...

In Brisbane mate, PM me if your ever around this way.

Barney_Rubble · « **Reply #16 on:** February 4, 2009, 09:07:31 pm »

Uhhhhhhh what's goin on man? Everything's upside-fucking-down...

Indian Red · « **Reply #17 on:** February 4, 2009, 09:12:35 pm »

Quote from: Barney_Rubble on February 4, 2009, 09:07:31 pm

Uhhhhhhh what's goin on man? Everything's upside-fucking-down...

Even upside down that red x will still look the same imo

۩ Imperator ۩ · « **Reply #18 on:** February 4, 2009, 09:14:42 pm »

I can't believe Jack's dead in Home and Away, man. Tragedy.

TomG · « **Reply #19 on:** February 4, 2009, 10:19:43 pm »

Can't wait to get the handout...

Whats everyone gonna do with it??

Are you gonna do the 'right' thing and spend it to pump cash back into the economy?

Save it?
Or pay off debt?

Mine is going straight on the car loan.. Not the most responsible thing to do community wise, but its a good thing for me..

kavah · « **Reply #20 on:** February 4, 2009, 11:10:54 pm »

Every aussie under the age of 28 will end up in amsterdam

TomG · « **Reply #21 on:** February 4, 2009, 11:24:14 pm »

Im on my way there in a little over a month

kavah · « **Reply #22 on:** February 5, 2009, 12:01:52 am »

Quote from: Dread Breath on July 31, 2008, 02:24:30 pm

quote from the weird stories thread on the news board - but it changes every day / every other day - if you want to know what it's like down under this is a good stating off point

DK · « **Reply #23 on:** February 5, 2009, 12:35:36 am »

Quote from: Fluro Kaz on February 4, 2009, 03:09:05 pm

SA's and Vics stopped winging about there little bit of heat yet?

Where are you from?

Kahuna{=}Berger · « **Reply #24 on:** February 5, 2009, 12:47:48 am »

Anyone wanna give me sponsorship? I'll take Victoria preferably. I make a mean cuppa tea and have a vast knowledge of Coopers pale ale and Coolabah fruity lexia.

I will need a Holden SS company car and 60k though.

Rusty · « **Reply #25 on:** February 5, 2009, 01:23:22 am »

Quote from: Col on February 4, 2009, 01:54:41 pm

I'll be moving down that way in about 6 months, really looking forward to it.

BSBW, where abouts are you? I'd offer to meet for a pint, but I'm still scarred from seeing your tattoo in Cardiff one time a few years back...

Whereabouts are you gonna be Col?

Make sure you come down to Melbourne, give me and Branno a shout, we'll point you in the right direction...

Rusty · « **Reply #26 on:** February 5, 2009, 01:24:05 am »

Quote from: DK on February 5, 2009, 12:35:36 am

Where are you from?

Probably a NSW softcock

TomG · « **Reply #27 on:** February 5, 2009, 01:38:50 am »

Are you a Vic Rusty?

Quote from: Rusty on February 5, 2009, 01:24:05 am

Probably a NSW softcock

You're just jealous that you dont live in the best state in the country

DK · « **Reply #28 on:** February 5, 2009, 01:41:39 am »

Quote from: Rusty on February 5, 2009, 01:24:05 am

Probably a NSW softcock

Probably! I just assume he is from somewhere that is 45 degrees plus every day of the year.

kavah · « **Reply #29 on:** February 5, 2009, 01:48:12 am »

here's a good Anfield lad ( Utting Avenue ) trying to make a name for himself down under

mickdundee · « **Reply #30 on:** February 5, 2009, 06:27:13 am »

It's boss. Just bought a new house, they gave me $21000. Had 3 kids $1000 1st, $3000 2nd, $4000 3rd. They pay 50% of my childcare, gave me $3000 grand at xmas saying please spend it, giving me more cash next month, plus i get a shit pile back in my tax every year. it's unreal.

mickdundee · « **Reply #31 on:** February 5, 2009, 06:41:17 am »

Underbelly starts on Monday, can't wait. that's one show wurth watching over here.

nicholasanthony · « **Reply #32 on:** February 5, 2009, 07:58:01 am »

The new stimulus package is a bit of a fucking joke. The government should really be trying to directly create jobs. Investing in the school system will help but fixing the rail system which is a fucking disgrace would be even more helpful and create plenty of jobs. Some infrastructure investment to help with the water shortage might be an idea aswell. Giving permanent tax cuts would increase confidence a plenty.

Handing out $950 is nothing but a short term debt builder for the nation. I'm no Liberal supporter but Labour are trying to bluff this thing through the parliament. Turnbull is risking his future by opposing this package because you have millions of Australians who have their ears up now because they heard the possibility or receiving some cash and will want his head for trying to stop it.

However there real reason it's shit is that I'm not getting any of it.

Walshy7 · « **Reply #33 on:** February 5, 2009, 11:28:02 am »

New Zealand pisses all over Oz

BSBW · « **Reply #34 on:** February 5, 2009, 11:35:43 am »

Quote from: Walshy7 on February 5, 2009, 11:28:02 am

New Zealand pisses all over Oz

Never been mate so I can't really argue the case. However, I have a few questions - How much do you get for the first home buyers purchase? do you get the first few thousand earnings tax free? Are you about to receive your second no strings attached fairly substantial handout for nothing? what's the weather like?

I hope the move went well mate and youre now settled.

alfa_33 · « **Reply #35 on:** February 5, 2009, 11:58:32 am »

Just got back from Oz. We went on a trek down the East Coast! I met a fella I worked with on Eggborough Power Station in Port Douglas, a complete coinsidence he was there at the same time. Crazy small planet we live in. I would love to go back and work there. Off to Amsterdam first then might start looking at Oz.

kaz1983 · « **Reply #36 on:** February 5, 2009, 12:47:16 pm »

I thought you'd all like to know Gabriel Batistuta lives in WA ... my mate's work colleague plays golf with him from time to time, was spun out when I found out seeing as though I've always lived in Perth.

pepe_carra_stevie_nando · « **Reply #37 on:** February 5, 2009, 12:54:12 pm »

Quote from: mickdundee on February 5, 2009, 06:41:17 am

Underbelly starts on Monday, can't wait. that's one show wurth watching over here.

Too fucking right. It's probably the only Aussie made show I watch. The second one is supposed to be as good if not better than the first and that will take one massive effort as the first was boss.

kavah · « **Reply #38 on:** February 5, 2009, 12:54:23 pm »

Quote from: BMW on February 5, 2009, 12:47:16 pm

I thought you'd all like to know Gabriel Batistuta lives in WA ...

and Mick Lyons

Dread Breath · « **Reply #39 on:** February 5, 2009, 02:36:05 pm »

....it is insanely hot, even by Australian standards, out here at the moment. I'm going through 2 shirts a day just from sweat, and I'm indoors most of the time. Been 40 C plus in Wagga for much of the last 2 weeks, just got into Bathurst the other day, and though its slightly cooler in terms of temperature, the humidity is killing me.