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One for the fishermen amongst us.....

Causing an uproar.

I watched this program on the ABC & could not believe the stupidity of the reporter. He borrowed an EV & knew nothing about the cars capability. If he did he'd know that the satnav will tell him all of the chargers within range & guide him to one. You cannot fill a petrol car in 2 minutes & pay for the fuel etc. He should have already downloaded the apps before leaving. He was at an Evie 350kW charger & if he already had the app & registered the vehicle as most people do, all you do is plug the charger cable in to the car, it charges, you then click stop remove the cable & drive away. You are automatically charged & details are stored in the app. Everything Sam Evans said is spot on. I felt like complaining but then thought why bother. Anyone with half a brain & an interest in going Electric will make their own mind up. I did & it was the best car purchase decision i have ever made. My fuel cost is zero as I charge from my solar panels. When going long distance I check the location of chargers on route & know the range. The car has a longer range than my bladder so when I need to charge I take a break & have a bite to eat. If it is down to 20% charge 20 minutes later it is at 80%. This is usually quicker than than I am. Often I will go & unplug & move the car so someone else can use the charger. It is coming up to 3 years & 45,000 km since I bought my MG4. First service in 2 years & nothing had to be done except update the software. The only downside is that the new facelift model is now 10k less than I paid but now EVs are no longer an expensive way to get in to a new car with the latest small models cheaper than their petrol equivalents.

The ABC is not above manufacturing hatchet jobs against EVs AI summary: "In April 2026, the ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) faced intense criticism from electric vehicle (EV) advocates following a 7.30 report focused on the difficulties of long-distance EV travel. Primary Criticisms of the Report Advocates and experts, including The Driven, accused the ABC of adopting a "petrol tank mentality" and producing a "hit piece". Key points of contention included: YouTube +1 Choice of Vehicle: The report featured a 2021 Hyundai Kona, an older model with slower charging speeds, which critics argued was used to unfairly represent the entire modern EV market. Poor Timing: The segment was filmed during the Easter long weekend, the busiest travel period of the year, which naturally led to atypical charging station queues. Lack of Context: Critics argued the report failed to mention that roughly 95% of EV charging occurs at home, rather than at public fast-chargers. Technical Exaggeration: Claims that using Bluetooth audio or cabin heating significantly drained the battery were labelled as "ignorant or deliberately misleading" Review of ABC story by the Driven “Petrol tank mentality:” ABC’s 7.30 report on EV charging problems rated a fail

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What a pathetic loser. Imagine being in the most powerful office on the planet and still being so insecure you have to build gaudy oversized edifices in your own honour. Definitely compensating for an awful lot.

Nope. That's a balanced news organisation which actually fact checks.

I think you're not allowed to watch the ABC here, are you.? Nev

Divided Nation Under Trump. A look-alike for the French Arc de Triumph.( Not the Sports car). Looks gross IMHO. Nev

Here's how his new arch will look, if it ever gets built.

Making a bold choice

If they have worked for the ABC, does that count?

Didn't Trump place his Hand on "seated" King Charles Knee? Putin will be insanely Jealous? Nev

Many Trump stories are a Fact Free Zone. Cloud Cuckoo Land. Nev

One trace element of Many for Plants and Animals (People). Iodine is lacking in Most soils and zinc supplements are often added to other sprays that go On Leaves (Foliar) . Another one is selenium and copper. Some of these are "Essential" trace elements. Nothing to do with Vitamins, which are another story. Nev

Most of the PEOPLE who Pay Journalists and control what they say are Pro Coal and Oil Nuclear and wars. and "despise" Unions who represent workers and strive to Improve their conditions. The Farmers Have their Federation. The franchise Chemist Warehouse has Plenty of clout, Too Much?? . Wars make money and sell Papers. The little Man can keep quiet and think himself lucky to not starve. Slaves were the Foundation of America's system, don't forget . How ironic that the downtrodden still don't Matter.. Nev

Cobalt is an essential trace mineral for ruminants (cattle, sheep, goats) used by rumen microorganisms to synthesize vitamin B12 (cobalamin). It is critical for energy production, glucose synthesis, protein metabolism, and growth. Deficiencies cause severe loss of appetite, anemia, "wasting disease," and poor productivity, with young, rapidly growing animals and sheep being most susceptible. https://csiropedia.csiro.au/cobalt-deficiency-and-the-cure-for-coast-disease/

Trump doesn't need any ballroom. He hasn't got any Balls. What do you think of his NEW Statue of Himself? Covered in Gold-leaf and cast in bronze. Remember the One Saddam Hussein had? The people cheered when that was toppled. Statues don't mean Stature. Nev

Inflation , It makes your Money worth less. Iran has a crushing inflation rate due Mainly to sanctions imposed on it. So did Hitler's Germany in the 30's with reparations. Do you think Trump would understand this stuff. I don't He's really only a real Estate Wheeler- Dealer, and stand over Man. Now He says He's the Most POWERFUL Person EVER!!. (in history) . Have you ever Heard of anyone so VAIN and Egotistical? Nev

No surprise if it turns out that the security offer was shot by security, nor that the attacker never got anywhere near the ballroom.

I think your point is a reasonable one. This is what AI says, for what it's worth: "It’s true that if inflation is caused by something like higher fuel costs, then demand isn’t the initial cause—so in that sense, raising interest rates doesn’t fix the root issue. But where demand does matter is what happens next. If demand stays strong, businesses can keep passing on those higher costs, workers push for wage increases, and inflation becomes ongoing rather than a one-off spike. That’s what interest rate rises are trying to prevent. They reduce spending enough that businesses find it harder to keep increasing prices, so inflation doesn’t get embedded in the system. So it’s not really about saying ‘demand caused this’, it’s more ‘demand determines whether it keeps going.’”

I understand that, but it is counter productive when increased demand is not the cause. When just trying to meet your daily requirements costs more, why push the prices even higher?

My understanding is that raising interest rates is supposed to prevent runaway inflation. "Increasing interest rates lowers inflation by making borrowing more expensive and saving more attractive, which reduces consumer and business spending. This decreased demand slows economic growth, cooling the economy, and reducing pressure on businesses to raise prices, ultimately lowering inflation." It does, however, inflict financial stress on people who are struggling. The ordinary person suffers for something they have little control over. In this case, the orange ones Iranian adventure. On the subject of interest. Let me strenuously state that my worldview is not dictated by total self-interest. In my case, I retired early, and I am living off my super. Since the orange one is wrecking the world economy, I have pulled out my super, and it is all now in term deposits. This money has to last me a little while longer. A rise in interest rates for me personally is a bonus. To stress again, I do have empathy for mortgage holders.

Feel free to point out when a journalist actually has worked for a solar panel or wind turbine manufacturer for 2 years.