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One of our Liberal Senators is calling on the Government to have a serious chat with Trump. I don't think the chat should be too long. Just two words - F... off! The inflation figures come out today. They are up. That means interest rates will go up. Trump might not be dropping explosives on us, but he's certainly hitting us where it hurts. Not only us, but every country in the world, including China and Russia. The UAE is pulling out of OPEC. That can only mean further rises in oil prices since the UAE is avery major producer. Enough is enough! Trump and his cronies must be removed! Let's see the American people do something for the whole world.

Maybe it's a cunning plan to stop despairing intelligent people from fleeing the US.

He wants his face and name everywhere. Some future Democrat government will have a lot of cleaning up to do.

People were stunned on Tuesday after a mock-up revealed the new potential design for U.S. passports featuring a scowling President Donald Trump. The redesign, which was officially justified as part of the 250th anniversary celebration of American independence, represents the first time a sitting president's image will appear on a modern U.S. passport.

You too can have a politician just donate a new Cirrus G7.

There are commercially successful projects happening right now. proven / operational or pilot success HYBRIT (Sweden) → Produced fossil-free steel using hydrogen instead of coal → Successfully demonstrated large-scale hydrogen storage and steelmaking Fukushima Hydrogen Energy Research Field (Japan) → Operational facility producing hydrogen from solar power → One of the world’s largest working green hydrogen plants Large-scale projects with strong commercial backing NEOM Green Hydrogen Project → ~$8.4 billion investment, backed by 20+ banks → ~80%+ built and aiming for production around 2026–27 → Long-term buyer already locked in (key sign of commercial viability) 🌏 Emerging industrial-scale success (often overlooked) Chifeng Net Zero Hydrogen-Ammonia Project → One of the first fully operational, large-scale green hydrogen/ammonia plants → Producing hundreds of thousands of tonnes annually (industrial scale) .

As I said, there's currently no requirement for real estate agents, solicitors or conveyancers in the real estate business to meet the reporting requirements under AUSTRAC money laundering laws. However, typical of Govts shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted - all of the above people will be obliged to fall into line with everyone else under the cash money reporting requirements, starting 1st July 2026. QUOTE: "Tranche 2 reporting entities are businesses in "gatekeeper" professions - specifically real estate professionals, lawyers, accountants, conveyancers, and trust/company service providers - that will be required to comply with Australia's Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) Act. These new obligations take effect from 1 July 2026, requiring them to register, conduct due diligence, and report suspicious activities to AUSTRAC."

Here is an analysis of the claims made in the Channel Seven story. The relevant part starts at 3:08

Geelong leads nation with first hydrogen fuel station Hydrogen from a 2.5-megawatt electrolizer powered by wind and solar. Just a small trial at the moment, but several buses and trucks are using hydrogen fuel cell tech on the streets of Geelong

Does Trump care about what's normal or acceptable? Nev

What is the accepted design of a passport? The modern passport was universally adopted and standardized in 1920. The passport takes the form of a booklet bearing the name and emblem of the issuing government.

It's to allow the UAE to fix it's own Prices and that will be LOWER. The worst of the Americans care Little for the rest of the world as long as there's money in it for THEM and the Dollar is the standard. USA doesn't WANT competition. The EU or China as an example. By The way, Pakistan gets all it's oil from the ME. Nev

My main concern is Gina's political activity and Trump association. Nev

The mistruths are easily provable. I am happy to go through them one by one.

Nuclear works!!! Well known that green h2 has a lot of challengers, not really a promising technology yet. Round trip efficiency is not that good either.

The Daily Show program did make it to Youtube. Here is the link.

I still have resevations about A.I. Claude just deleted a entire database of a business, and all backups. When questioned, it confessed though. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/ai-agent-deletes-company-s-entire-database-in-seconds/ar-AA21UbLU

I was just watching Jon Stewart on the Daily Show, and it was some of the funniest stuff I've seen. Video clips from the White House Correspondents Dinner. I hope it comes on Youtube. More than half the seated people cleared from the room and a woman dressed to the nines going around the tables picking up bottles of wine. An old grey headed guy in glasses, probably in his 80's, sitting at the table eating his dinner like noting was happening. Four security people herding one gov't official off the podium. while a woman on the main floor was trying to climb the four steps to the podium in high heels, reaching out for help but being ignored.. In a later press conference an interviewer was questioning Trump about the shooter she said that in his manifesto, he had said they all had to die, liars, rapists...". Trump interrupted to say "I'm not a rapist." She said "I didn't say he was referring to you." Hilarious stuff.

I didn't watch it, but read the fact checking of it. What an example of terrible journalism. Unsurprising though given the presenter previously worked for Shell.

Kimmel, Stewart, Myers and Colbert are about the only sane voices on US tv.

it would be different if he was seizing deposited money. Nev

Governments have always invested in promising new technologies. Many may turn out to be dead ends but others winners. Early aviation was able to flourish because of government subsides for early air postal services as well as passenger routes. You are pro nuclear right? Would you have any objections to public money helping to kick start nuclear power plants in this country?

But should state governments be putting money into it? They are funding a hydrogen department as well as putting money into the plant as well as having a HV switchyard built.(Nice and shiny as it glitters in the sun)

Whilst it is true that green hydrogen is still in its infancy, it does not mean that it is a dead technology. Notable (and relatively successful) green hydrogen projects 🇸🇦 NEOM Green Hydrogen Project One of the world’s largest projects (over 2 GW electrolyser capacity) Backed by Air Products and ACWA Power ~90% constructed as of 2025–2026 Designed to produce hydrogen → ammonia for export 👉 Why it matters: This is one of the first projects moving from hype to bankable, near-operational scale. 🇨🇳 Chifeng Net Zero Hydrogen-Ammonia Project Developed by Envision Energy Produces ~320,000 tonnes of green ammonia per year (already operating) Powered by wind + solar 👉 Why it matters: This is one of the few large projects already running, not just planned. 🇩🇪 Bad Lauchstädt Energy Park ~30 MW electrolyser using wind power Supplies hydrogen to chemical industry (e.g. TotalEnergies) 👉 Why it matters: A good example of industrial integration, not just production. 🇮🇳 Kandla Green Hydrogen Plant Small (1–10 MW), but operational and locally used Powers buses and port infrastructure 👉 Why it matters: Shows hydrogen working in real transport and port use, not just theory. 🇨🇳 Large-scale wind-to-hydrogen hubs (Inner Mongolia) Multi-billion-dollar developments combining renewables + hydrogen China already exceeded ~220,000 tonnes/year capacity and scaling fast 👉 Why it matters: China is arguably the only place doing this at real industrial scale today. 🏭 Companies that are actually delivering projects These aren’t single projects but are consistently active (a good proxy for “success”): Fortescue Future Industries Adani Enterprises TotalEnergies Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners They’re leading global capacity build-out and investing across dozens of projects . ⚖️ Reality check (important) Even the “successful” ones share a few traits: 💸 Still expensive (often $3.5–6/kg vs cheaper fossil hydrogen) 🏗️ Heavy subsidies or government backing 📈 Success = scaling + proving viability, not big profits yet ⚡ Economics depend heavily on very cheap renewable electricity Globally, there are 500+ projects and $110B+ committed, but only a fraction are fully operational .

Green steel production is energy-intensive, requiring roughly 3,450 kWh of electricity per ton of crude steel, including energy for hydrogen production and furnace operation. So it makes sense where there is abundant cheap electricity. It is far from a proven large-scale technology at present but has potential, particularly in places that have cheap nuclear or hydro power. It requires a consistent base load and does not tolerate intermittent supply.

Pauline has been more enduring as a politician and a leader than just about every other politician in Australia. She must be doing something right.

Any one can employ a lot of workers, but when they want to change the rules to Make MORE Money for themselves, I say NO. At 38 BILLION She's rich enough already. She's bought. into Newspapers to get Influence, and Immensely funded campaigns. "Lord" Monkton was her trusted advisor. There's nothing New Here.. Gina has an Overdeveloped sense of Entitlement . Lang Hancock Couldn't stand her and he's her Father. Nev

Ah! The problem with trying to represent the spoken word with the written word. One loses the nuances.

Yes, her various businesses keep a lot of people employed, makes her rich and helps the country's exports, so everyone's happy. Her wealth also buys her a lot of political influence and whether or not that's a good thing depends on whether you agree with her political views. She's too much like Trump in my opinion.

She employs a lot of workers - that's a good idea isn't it?

He ended up well and truly Rogered. . Nev

How would a Country "Influenced by Gina," be a good Idea? "Please Explain". Nev.

Marty you watch too much Jimmy Kimmel . Then again I do suppose you vote Democrat (Labor or Green)

I look forward to the day when this thread can be merged with the "well known celebrities who have passed away" thread. But in related news - now Gina thinks that immigrants social media should be screened. Wonder where she got that idea? https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/27/gina-rinehart-immigrant-social-media-screening-anzac-day-sydney-opera-house-ntwnfb

I'm sure you were, but if you just read this sentence "...when I was a cop and was depositing seized drug money at my local bank" It gives a different impression...

Tis all about putting things into perspective....

No. but it less discourteous than the other misnomers that sprang to mind.

OME, in the interest of fact hunting I asked A.I. and the answer to your question is ....... "The price of tea in China varies widely based on factors like quality and type, with average prices around $10 for 250g of tea, while high-quality varieties can cost significantly more, even up to $1,000 for 500g." So there!

Don OLD. Is that a Freudian slip?. Nev

Don't make a virtue out of Ignorance, Siso. Pauline hasn't got what it takes. It should take more than racial hatred to lead a Country. She attracts other LOSERS to Her and is JUST Murdoch and Gina's puppet., and will do what THEY want. Nev

That's relevant. Remember Donold once promised to make eggs cheaper.

Yeah Govt's get everything wrong but we keep expecting them to handle everything that Happens without making any mistakes and for No cost to us. Get REAL. Nev

Just watched this video, from a reasonably reliable commentator. In it the presenter indicates that questions are being asked about the level of security at the location. Before anything happened, people were commenting that it wasn't as tight as would normally be expected. A theory being proposed is that the incident was a set up to bolster Trump's popularity rating which at the moment is the lowest of any President since Carter. It is also reported in the video that earlier in the night, the husband of Leavitt advised a well-known reporter to be careful. That could have been out of context with eventual events as any right wing reporter could become a target at some time. Like anything surrounding Trump, the reason for this incident might be real or might be an example of fake news, this time gnerated by the Administration. Oh I wish that Trump would go. I'd really like to get back to important things, like the price of tea in China.

This probably isn't relevant to this thread

It’s reported that he had a pump action shotgun, a handgun and three knives. The ballroom is on the second level basement. He only got onto the first basement level before being stopped by security, so he was never going to get very far with the weapons he had. The real security issue is that he got as far as he did. Also, that the first, second, fourth and fifth people directly in line to replace the president were in the same room.

I don't believe a tertiary education necisarily makes a good politician. I would say the mob we have had for the last 20 years (both sides) are mostly tetiary educated and they are the worst I can remember. It would be good to have some successful business people in instead of lawyers. -not large corporate business people,

Glad you mentioned the holding account OME

But how does a seller deposit hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash into a bank account. Here in NSW deposits of $10,000+ in cash must be documented. I remember having to do so when I was a cop and was depositing seized drug money at my local bank into the holding account that the police had.

Put your orders in now.

Not really talking about dollars. just the extra CO2 that is emitted during shipping for the global warming. SA has spent millions of dollars on an ideological hydrogen plant near Whyalla for green steel. It has fallen over as many green hydrogen plants have. Anyone want to buy some H2 ready gas turbines? Governments are suckers!