nomadpete

That sounds unlikely. Every switchyard has constantly varying loads, but they don't have histories of such failures. Perhaps you saw a result of incorrectly completed workmanship. Secondly, whether U/G or above ground, such minimal cycling is the same. Note that any signs of heating in a joint requires immediate rectification, so a lot of care goes into preventing it no matter what the generator source is. So it is normally rarely a problem. Further, I would question any U/G joints. I haven't heard of any - but I only worked in the Qld industry.

Really ? If you watched (listened) to the link provided, you would see evidence of left handed playing of a musical arrangement devised specifically for a left handed player.

I suggest you watch "The Piano" (the Australian episodes) on ABC Iview. There is one performance by a pianist who lost the use of one hand. Amazing skill! Sorry but I cannot recall which epusode. Found it on Youtube:

ok. I did that. Then what?

OK I'll go against the thread theme. Rain? What rain? It's been three days since it rained. Three whole days! Why didn't BOM warn me? Why hasn't Rockliffe declared the drought? This is Tasmazia FFS !

Somewhat connected to this thread, although it relates to many more than just Albo. Our corruption rating has dipped slightly lately. So much for transparency and a proper Anti Corruption watchdog (we only got a toothless watch-puppy) https://www.transparency.org/en/cpi/2025

Just to clarify:- I'm sure know that I am skeptical about the future of, and even the financial/environmental viability of A.I. I totally agree with this. The 'new wave' is trying to convince the plebs that A.I. is something new. It is just one more evolutionary step made possible by hardware advances.

See! We ARE multicultural!

I agree with your skepicism. Sure, it's still early days. But so far the returns don't seem to be ramping up in proportion to the collective $billions being 'invested' in data centres and A.I.

I'm happy to use non-fossil electricity. Presently expecting a $200 credit for this quarter. That projects to a break even at about 6 years, but considerably sooner after we get a new EV to use the excess that presently only goes out to the grid at 8c/Kwh.

AEMO bring assets online and take them offline regularly as part of their management job. Can't use that as valid complaint against any particular generator. Each generation class has it's own profile and gets used according to that, combined with grid requirements. So, the system works. And?

My unexpert summary is this:- Although we wish that the government can control the big economic picture, they really can't. With the unlikely exception of major politico/economic suicide. Mostly our economy is largely influenced by the world economy, of which we are a minor part. All we can do is tinker around the edges with details. I don't see the complainers coming up with examples of great ways to 'fix' the perceived problems. Just saying 'chuck em out!' is not an answer.

Yes, it occured to me that he didn't think that comment through. Methinks they are letting too many religious zealots into their government.

Re: The Lula - Bolsonaro situation. A US senator Shane Jett (R) has announced:- "Brazil will be on the path to be Venezuela 2.0. May god destroy the wicked and perverse with hellfire..." Not strong on diplomacy, eh?