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The evidence looks damning, but what happene until innocent until proven guilty? Somehow the orangutan, who has about the same amount of evidence as Mountbatten seems to be immune.. from that and many other alleged crimes. Many others implicated as badly.. but nary a word about them. At least Mendleson has been arrested on suspiciopn of misconduct of public office. He will take Starmer with him.

The Liberals have virtually ceased to exist as a party in W.A. They could hold a cabinet meeting in a disabled toilet.

The developer who is charging ahead with the Trump Tower has been bankrupt previously - twice. So I guess he's in good company with a U.S. President who has sent six of his business ventures bankrupt. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-24/trump-tower-developer-went-bankrupt-twice/106379446

You need a snappy sphincter. If it's someone else say "Pardon Me" and you may be rewarded. Nev

Citric acid is my regular go-to product for rust removal. I make up baths of 3%-5% citric acid and dump the rusty item in it and leave it for a few days, then pull it out and pressure-wash it. If it's needed, I put the item back in again for a few more days, then pressure-wash it again. Then I spray with a 10% solution of Ranex (phosphoric acid) in a spray bottle to prevent flash rusting. Citric acid is safe, doesn't affect base metal or copper, zinc or aluminium, and it cleans iron/steel items up beautifully. But the bath must be covered and kept cool, sunlight rapidly degrades the acid.

They're stuck between a rock and a hard place. Move too far to the right and they lose votes to Labor and the Teals. Move too far to the left to try and be Labor-Lite and they lose votes to One Nation.

I don't imagine boring tunnels is a fun job. Pipeline welders got big salaries and earned it. FIFO do Ok as well. I can't see great hardship for Bank Execs. Nev

Libs are the Most Precarious by far.. Lot of work to do there. I blame the NP for a lot of that. . Nev

Just what you would expect from THAT Council. Nev

The polling varies quite a bit from one pollster to another. The latest DemosAu poll has the primary vote at Labor 29%, One Nation 28%, Coalition 21%, Greens 12% and others 10%. They didn't give a preference figure but their seat preditions based on that poll were Labor 76–85. One Nation 43–54, Coalition 9-20, Greens 0-2 and all others 3-7. One change in the demographcs was women being most likely to vote One Nation at 29%, compared to Labor 27% and the Coalition 21%. The Guardian Essential poll had Labor on 30% primary, Coalition 26%, One Nation 22%, Greens 11%, independents and others 7% and 4% undecided. That poll also found nearly 60% of Australians would be open to voting for One Nation at the next federal election, including nearly half of those currently backing Labor. Around a quarter of voters said they would definitely vote One Nation and a third said they were open to it. There's more than two years to go to the federal election, so all these figures are worrying to the major parties but they have a long period to try and get that support back.

The new UK dual citizen passport rules come into effect today. Dual UK/Australian citizens have to have a valid UK passport to enter the UK, or an Australian passport with a certificate of entitlement. From a cost perspective, it's a no brainer to get a current UK passport for $190, compared to $1,100 for a certificate of entitlement.

I use a 50-50 mix of diesel and ATF for breaking up corrosion in rusted cylinder bores - it seems to work pretty well, especially if left for a few days. ATF contains strong detergents that dissolve varnish and gummy deposits that will glaze up automatic transmission clutch plates, and gum up valves and spools in transmissions, causing erratic operation - and diesel is well known as an excellent penetrant and lubricant.

I understand the WD stands for Water Displacement.

For freeing rusted threads a 50/50 mixture of acetone and transmission fluid is a cheap alternative. Apparently the acetone reacts with the iron oxide, making it brittle so it breaks when a twisting force is applied. The transmissiion fluid is simply a very thin lubricant. WD-40 is mostly petroleum distillates. I suppose the costliest item is the can it comes in.

Notice that there has not been one clergyman named?

yah.. its for the wheels

how much do the execs make and exactly how much more at risk of them losing their job as the workers? Soiunds socialist, doesn't it. The thing is, the execs can usually f it up much more than the workers and still pocket huge amounts of money at the taxpsyers expense. And they usually stay on long after the work has finished. (BTW, I am not saying workers should earn $260K, but good on 'em if they do)

The union has announced that workers on Vic tunnels will earn up to $360,000 pa. They are proud of their win in negotiation with Jacinta for more of our money.

Have they developed a version of WD-40 for electric mowers yet? 😄

One thing is certain. There are many many variables in this debate. For instance, how does anyone safely assert that sea levels are rising (or falling). The sea sure aint flat, nor the same 'level' all around. I suspect that modern satellite work is now busily averaging the numbers. But these are new algorithms, so cannot be used to compare ancient 'levels' with present ones. Following is from Wiki but is food for thought. "There are also "holes" in the ocean. Gravity lows. Geoid lows. The surface of the ocean tends to be perpendicular to gravity. But the composition of our planet is not homogeneous, so the gravity field deviates from any idealized form you might expect (oblate spheroid, globe, etc). The indian ocean geoid low causes sea level to be around 100 meters lower than it would be if it followed the WGS 84 geoid. NOTE: this does not mean that water is rushing in to fill the low. Gravity itself is distorted. The water is in its gravitationaly favorable location already. But by measuring gravity in that location, or by using high resolution surveying, the low can be detected." Also, coriolis affect makes oceans tend to pile up more on their west side - & the amount will depend on ocean current strength. And... every 1 millibar change in atmospheric air pressure causes a 1 cm change in sea level in the opposite direction. (Haven't fact checked that one) However, all the water from those melting glaciers & icecaps must be going somewhere.

Prince Punt? Runt? Nah you've lost me Peter! 😆

I'd be worried about it falling over. The Council wouldn't be game to question the Building Specs. Too busy divvying up the Bribe money. Nev

Plenty of others DESERVE to be Pilloried as Much as HE is.. There's NEVER a shortage of Royalty KNOCKERS. .I suppose it's "Look how the MIGHTY have fallen" thing.. Nev

Apparently WD-40 is packaged in Australia, and there are Australia-specific products. https://wd40.com.au/faq/what-is-wd-40-specialist-lawn-garden

I accept that our forum debate boils down to discourse about the rate of ACC rather than the existence of it. Which still validates the wisdom of reducing our atmospheric pollutants. My opinion is that there is a big problem with the "Climate Change Debate" itself. Allowing the world media to argue obsessively over CO2, takes focus away from the multitude of other pollutions, which increasing slide under the radar. Industries (including mining, gas & oil) tend to use the most cost effective processes. They prioritise profit over human health. Individual people are not motivated either.

The problem with sending that video to your uncle who doesn't believe in climate change is that his pea brain is so entrenched he won't believe it and has no understanding of or care for science. Trump is a great example of one of these Uncles.

And they are VERY GOOD at it. The safest form of Nuclear energy is the SUN. At some locations Nuclear is Probably the only way to run a modern way of life but it adds to the Heat that is HERE and the Sun's energy Comes anyhow and will for as long as the Planet is Liveable. Recycling has to Play a bigger part of the Picture. China would have to be the Most Fair dinkum Country in this respect, now. The USA is Probably the Least at the Moment.. Not all Americans agree with Trump but he's done a lot of damage with His Lack of Knowledge and sheer Ignorance of many things. Cites in Europe used to Just STINK of diesel fumes. They don't NOW. Science Continues to look for facts and not beliefs. Science is NOT "Just ANOTHER belief as T Abbot put's it. He's a good Public example of how Lack of at Least SOME Science in his Education can do a lot of damage. and cost a lot of Money.. Aeroplanes are Not Designed in Monasteries, Safe bridges are designed and built by experts and People who know what they are doing. Not By FAITH..Nev

Renewables are cheaper, greener, and don't harm the ecology - or human health for that matter - anywhere near as much as fossil fuels. Kind of makes you wonder why anyone would argue against them, whether or not they accepted the science proving anthropomorphic climate change.

Obviously there are a lot of bloody idiots.

I guess the same evaluation applies. Between 1900 and 2011, I lived on a beautifull 44acre bush block, although up until this point I had lived on grid power. This block was several KMs from the nearest power. I had three choices: pay around $30000 to extend the power poles, install a diesel or petrol generator or install a solar battery system, which at the time was in its infancy. We took the rational choice and installed solar. One of the things I like was energy-wise, we were standing on our own two feet. One of my crusty old conservative neighbours actually said that solar was "gay", they were the ones "cuckolded" by the power company with monthly bills. Now I am on the grid. Although I am now on the grid, I have solar that generates more than twice what I need. Of course, when it is cloudy or at night, I rely on the grid, which is either wind, grid sized battery or failing those 2 sources, filthy brown coal. Only an idiot would think the brown coal is preferable to the other two. If I had a home battery, I think I could once again. The economic case for a battery is just dubious at the moment but the price of this tech is falling all the time. Even the most ardent coal/gas/nuclear fans must admit that harvesting the more than ample energy that the sun provides us (solar wind, tidal and wave) is the holy grail. So we are not there yet, but only an idiot would think that digging for energy is somehow superior.

The other problem is that most of the land surface has no records until recently. Historical records are biased to the USA and some western European countries. There can be no "global" temperature estimate, even for the land masses and there are virtually none for the air over the oceans which make up 70% of the planet's surface. If reliable records exist they only cover the past 40 years or so since satellite scanning measurements began. Even there, there are scientific papers pointing out the errors in satellite measurements,

Octave, I don't see how this statement can be scientifically correct, simply because of the major difference in the accuracy of temperature-measuring instruments, and measuring methods, between 1880 and 2026. Now, even NASA admit the old instruments and methods were inaccurate - but they only go into how good their current measuring systems are! They totally fail to address the possible discrepancies by utilising the old records! https://science.nasa.gov/earth/climate-change/the-raw-truth-on-global-temperature-records/ QUESTION: What were the temperature measuring accuracy differences between 1880 and 2026? Major differences in temperature-measuring instruments between 1880 and 2026 center on the shift from manual, liquid-in-glass (LiG) technology to automated, electronic sensors, and a massive increase in spatial coverage and calibration precision. While 19th-century mercury thermometers were inherently accurate to within roughly 0.1°C–0.2°C, modern systems (2026) offer higher resolution, near-instantaneous logging, and lower uncertainty through digital, satellite, and AI-integrated networks. Key Differences in Accuracy and Technology (1880 vs. 2026) Instrument Type (Manual vs. Digital): In 1880, measurements were primarily taken with mercury-in-glass thermometers housed in early Stevenson screens. In 2026, the standard is electronic, using thermistors, resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), or infrared sensors. Measurement Frequency and Consistency: 1880s thermometers required manual reading and resetting of maximum/minimum markers, which could introduce human error and bias. By 2026, AI-integrated digital systems provide continuous, automatic, and remote logging, eliminating manual reading errors. Calibration and Stability: Well-maintained 1880s mercury thermometers were highly accurate, sometimes reported as being accurate to 0.1°C. However, modern Platinum Resistance Thermometers (PRTs) and digital sensors (2026) allow for higher stability and more frequent, standardized calibration, reducing drift. Data Coverage and Spatial Uncertainty: While individual instruments in 1880 were accurate, the density of weather stations was low, leading to high spatial sampling error. By 2026, thousands of stations, along with satellite data and AI, significantly reduce this uncertainty. Key Factors Influencing Historical vs. Modern Data Environmental Bias (Urban Heat Island): A significant difference is not the thermometer itself, but its surroundings. 1880s stations were often rural. By 2026, many stations are located in developed urban areas, requiring complex adjustments for the "urban heat island" effect. Methodology Changes: The shift from measuring sea surface temperatures via wooden buckets to engine intake sensors on ships (post-1950s) required significant, complex data adjustments. "Accuracy Paradox": Some analyses suggest that properly maintained 19th-century thermometers were more accurate in absolute terms than some modern, cheaply made electronic sensors that may have higher, wider margins of error (e.g., ±2°F). However, the modern ability to network and calibrate thousands of sensors yields better global accuracy. In summary, 1880s instruments were reliable but sparse and manually operated, while 2026 instruments are automated, dense, and digitally integrated, providing far greater, though constantly adjusted, accuracy for global averages

There was another council spokesperson on the ABC radio yesterday saying they have no problems with the developer being an ex bankrupt. He said deveploment is a risky business and lots of them go broke and it's a fairly normal part of developing , so move along, nothing to see here according to council.

Now they are calling for Charles to abdicate. William and Catherine to become king and queen. The article is behind aa paywall, so I don't know any more than that. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-15580417/charles-abdicate-william-kate-andrew-epstein-MAUREEN-CALLAHAN.html