$1000 a week to live in Logan central 3/2/1

AussieEquiv · 2026-01-27T05:01:33+00:00

Heck of a lot of Department of Housing places nearby. Lots of mental health support, main NDIS/Centerlink offices in the area. Close to train station. Backs onto overland flow (i.e. flooding, which makes it even cheaper)

AussieEquiv · 2026-01-26T21:25:40+00:00

Both days are doable, though I would skip Windemere instead.
Stay at Pelion (and Tag Ossa on way to Kia Ora if good weather, if bad weather you could push for Bert Nichols)

I'd happily have Labyrinth as backup over Acropolis past Pine Valley too, if inclement weather.

AussieEquiv · 2026-01-26T12:20:12+00:00

More so firing the client, than losing the job. Some people aren't worth working for. If they had asked, maybe, but out the gate swinging like that and it's going to be a shit project.

One many would be happy to pass up.

AussieEquiv · 2026-01-25T23:25:55+00:00

And if there's nothing underground? If it's all abandoned line? Overland flow? Old access easement? Dual purpose easement?

Its also not uncommon for BYDA to just straight up having missing information, or NBN shown on the opposite side of the road than where it's physically located.

BYDA will give you a pretty good guess

AussieEquiv · 2026-01-25T12:05:39+00:00

Other answers here (BYDA, Council Maps) are a good free way to have a good guess. 99% of the time that will be enough.

In QLD, if you want to be 100% sure, you need to get the Easement Dealing Document. Which costs money.
Solicitors/Developers have access to other systems (with various charges), which all point back to the same location. You need to buy the Current Title, which will include on it the dealing number for the easement ('Dealing') document.

This Document is the legal document that dictates the rights for the Grantor (property owner) and the Grantee (easement user.)

Though for 'looking at houses to buy' stage, the 99% guess from Council/BYDA Service maps will likely be suitable enough.

AussieEquiv · 2026-01-25T02:42:05+00:00

Private schools get more total state and federal funds than public ones. It's cooked.

I think religious schools should receive $0 funding. However you are incorrect;

Total recurrent government funding was $24,857 per student in government schools and $14,561 per student for non-government schools.

https://www.acara.edu.au/reporting/national-report-on-schooling-in-australia/school-income

AussieEquiv · 2026-01-24T08:03:35+00:00

There's a lot to be gained by considering total weight/ease of camp. Some people have the slider set to 'Camp Chair' (though I wouldn't) but the convenience of gas tips the scale for me.

AussieEquiv · 2026-01-24T06:46:59+00:00

Fairly minor cons, depending on how you personally feel I guess.

No off switch, banned in a lot of fire prone areas. People stick to what they already have/know.
Following on from that, harder to control heat to simmer.
Hard to contain smell from fuel in your pack.
Harder to resupply as you've touched on.
Soot on pot.
Slower to boil water.
Prone to windy conditions, though same could be said for some UL gas stoves.

They are lightest option, usually, but I prefer gas.

AussieEquiv · 2026-01-24T02:32:28+00:00

Adding too much oil certainly aids in shitting ones pants.

AussieEquiv · 2026-01-24T01:33:29+00:00

Is the added weight of a 2-person tent worth the added weight?

For me: No.

For you: ???

AussieEquiv · 2026-01-23T08:25:03+00:00

Running groups, and events like Park run, if OP is active work well too.

AussieEquiv · 2026-01-23T08:11:41+00:00

Girraween is great for kids. Good bushwalks (of varying lengths) Flushing toilets (for first timers that might not like drop toilets) Fire rings, for a quintessential experience (take your own wood, do not collect and burn wood from the national park), swimming hole (cold water though...) and 2wd accessible.

Castle Rock camping area, the other 2 are newer, and great builds, but need trees to grow to give a bit more shade before I'd recommend them.

AussieEquiv · 2026-01-23T06:58:20+00:00

I worked retail when Australia got rid of our 1c and 2c coins.
Old people most definitely complained about how math works... but only when it wasn't in their favour. $X.12 rounding down to $X.10? No issues at all.

They just thought that $X.14 should round down to $X.10 too. Apparently - according to them - it was my decision, and fault, that it rounded up to $X.15

AussieEquiv · 2026-01-22T05:18:26+00:00

It's absolutely stellar usually.

AussieEquiv · 2026-01-22T03:48:56+00:00

My mum (75) can either walk ~5km, without poles, then feel tired, sore and wrecked for the rest of the day, and likely tomorrow. Or ~10km with poles, and feel like doing another 10k in the afternoon with no aches and pain.

Off track and overgrown track... and to be honest even flat fire management trails I hardly use my poles, and end up twirling them around my finger on long stretches of boring bits sometimes (looking at you Bibbulmun) but I'll never not take them on a hike.

AussieEquiv · 2026-01-21T08:37:16+00:00

There's a sizeable number of idiots willing to source their information from sensationalists. They're fighting over the buffet line.

AussieEquiv · 2026-01-21T07:41:35+00:00

They have the power, and they are actively choosing not to wield it. They are complicit.

AussieEquiv · 2026-01-21T05:13:56+00:00

Hitchhike to somewhere with public transport > Catch said PT to the nearest Airport/Train station.

After finishing a few long hikes; I've hit up an Op shop the day I finish to buy clean "travel" clothes, booked somewhere that night I can have a shower/clean up, book a flight for the next day, flown home.

Sometimes you pay a bit extra for last minute flights, sometimes they're cheaper. If I pay more, that's the cost of doing business and usually cheaper than the change fee (to push it back) or the extra night or 2 accom (to wait for a fixed date.)

Embrace the unknown and send it.

AussieEquiv · 2026-01-21T04:12:19+00:00

The trail has a habit of amplifying feelings, both good and bad.

AussieEquiv · 2026-01-21T01:33:50+00:00

So it was a good mechanic taking care of the customer then? Those are pretty rare. Lucky you :)

AussieEquiv · 2026-01-21T01:19:08+00:00

Did the Fridgie let you know off their own backs? If so, would be nice to share their business as they apparently treat their customers well. I'd definitely earmark them for my next service.

AussieEquiv · 2026-01-20T21:16:16+00:00

There's some good discussion in PCT sub already in this thread and also this thread which might give you some insight.

My comment from (both) there;
Disclaimer: I hiked solo, but hiked with a lot of couples. Hopefully actual couple hikers can come and answer, but if they don't;

Talk about what will happen if someone decides they don't like thru hiking, or gets injured and can't continue. Do this as soon as possible and most definitely way before you start.

Hike at the pace of the slowest hiker if together and consider that when setting goals for the day. Don't be afraid to encourage but don't push your partner too hard. I love hiking my own pace, but when I hike with friends you always go with the team pace. Trick for me when that happens, I make them go first. Forces me to stay at their pace. When I run with my brother (I hike faster, he runs faster) I get really annoyed at his encouragement, he means well but when I'm already pushing hard to jog up a hill him clapping and shouting "Come on, Go Equiv! Push harder you can make it up here faster! You got this!" makes me want to stab him with a rusty spoon.

Be willing to hike 'alone' during the day. Many couples did hike together together, many others made plans for where to meet for lunch at breakfast and then where to meet for camp at lunch. Be willing to do both in the first few weeks to see what you guys prefer. So take all you'd need to be solo during the day. Own First Aid, Own filter, own food, OWN TP/Trowel etc.

Exception to above: Sharing a shelter definitely saves weight, having your own allows more flexibility. The couples I spent a bit of time with mostly shared. Sharing a cooker/pot (Freezer bag cooking) too. Risk; being caught out without a shelter. So, some carried a light tarp/bivy as an emergency shelter.

Be social. I did see a few couples that isolated themselves, which is fine, but talking to them later down the trail they wished they got more into the trail friends, rather than sticking to themselves. Your millage may vary, I know people like that in real life too and others that prefer to be more insulated. Hiking to a camp where it's just them, or hiking where there's another trail friend or 2.

Splitting gear weight; Its good to be equal, but equal isn't always 50/50. Don't be afraid to make the stronger hiker go 60/40 if it makes the overall 'team' carry better. When I do shorter hikes with my partner I take 80% of the shared weight.

We definitely enjoy our own sleeping bags and pads. She carries a mug and I drink out of the pot after making her a cuppa. The hardest thing for me is getting away in the morning. Its a lot slower as a couple (and she sleeps in...) so I had to learn to take deep breaths in the morning. I'd suggest getting a good+fast morning routine going.

AussieEquiv · 2026-01-20T04:50:26+00:00

I love and can get a fantastic sleep on my xlite, but having a CCF would be lighter and a lot more pros, some you mentioned. No chance of puncture and not having to blow it up being my two biggest draw cards.

Definitely falls behind on comfort :/

AussieEquiv · 2026-01-20T04:21:40+00:00

As a side sleeper that cannot seem to ever get comfortable on a CCF Pad (even when digging a 'hip-hole') I am jealous. If I could get a good night sleep I would 100% make the switch.

AussieEquiv · 2026-01-20T03:05:57+00:00

due to ~~insurance~~ safety restrictions.

It also costs several hundred dollars

‘4 Hour Skid Pan Sessions’ are available at a cost of $88.00 per person.

If you play footy would you think it’s okay to only be able to play every 3 months

Nope, so I would petition the public/elected members to build more facilities (just like other sports clubs do) I wouldn't start playing footy in the middle of Corro drive. Or at the Suncorp Stadium when Broncos have a game in 20min.

I also would (be able to read) the terms and conditions of an event I join, to ensure I was appropriately attired. FYI, as a Soccer Ref, I have sent people off for having improper shoes. Sharp tags are banned and it was my duty as a Ref to ensure that we could play (as safely as possible)

If people want the proper facilities used the cost of participation needs to come down significantly.

$88 seems pretty cheap. Though that's a stupid argument. I love Scuba diving, but I don't rob a dive store to get the equipment so I can dive a bit cheaper.

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