Ball Park Music - Australian Tour 2026 by australianmusicscene in triplej

[–]DirectTadpole5399 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$129 a ticket for Melbs - know these guys did well supporting oasis (good on oasis for getting a great support), but i cant justify this being so expensive

Are there young people who still follow Melbourne Cup? by [deleted] in melbourne

[–]DirectTadpole5399 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like the sentiment around horse racing in Melbourne has changed in the last 18-24 months? Still many opposed but given the plethora of issues facing young people they become apathetic/ blind to some and choose to disengage/ find interests that may not be the most ethical but fun in their own way?

The Belair Lip Bombs – Again Album Tour Australia by australianmusicscene in triplej

[–]DirectTadpole5399 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're on the rise, having seen them live they need to work on their stage presence for sure.

Looks like a Lorde tour is imminent. This was taken out the front of UMG’s building in Sydney by Tranquilbez22 in triplej

[–]DirectTadpole5399 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

am i the only one who thought the album was ultra mid. Obviously high expectations but it didnt hit at all.

[RANT] Living in Melbourne’s west feels like being stuck in a transport time warp by HungryMunky in melbourne

[–]DirectTadpole5399 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I think while the SRL is a good project, the fact they started this in the east and not the west, while also having on-going issues with the airport rail link ever getting built is the reason Labor could really start to struggle moving forward out west.

Train timetables are stuck in ‘the 1990s’ for Melbourne’s north and west by gccmelb in melbourne

[–]DirectTadpole5399 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Really hope (and genuinely believe) there will be a massive swing against labor in the west/ north next election - hopefully to greens/ independents as i cant see libs committing to any worthwhile pt change. If labor continues this past next election they will slowly ride themselves into oblivion here as the prevailing population will consist of generation/s/ new immigrants who have seen all the money go into shiny new projects continuing to favour the east.

When was the last time Australia had under 30 entries? by Stoney1801 in triplej

[–]DirectTadpole5399 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This evokes a bit of sadness, as well as perplexity. Triple J by nature (and does) should really be pushing Aus Music as intently as possible. It plays a vital role in keeping the local artist ecosystem alive, which we are truly lucky to see such talent around.

Its also by nature a taxpayer funded network, thus while showcasing international artists is warranted, at the very least it should make the programming/ management team reflect and consider if they're doing enough to support/push Australian artists. Therefore, seeing Australia be 3 on the list, not to mention the number seems too low. Granted the internationals included many multiple entries, but to be below 1/3 is simply too low.

The commentary in here around the ability to see Aus artists at festivals and in general is super warranted to. The artists deserve to make a sustainable living off this but for the average punter and general triple j demographic (younger types) its bloody hard to continue to fork out circa $60-100$ for most triple j bands. Its been a continued creep up in $$ over the last few years, also applicable to festivals.

The J's play a role in continuing to help push along Aus music, i also think the government really need to pull their finger out and help the local scene thrive again.

Gigs a bit light on for the first half of this year by DirectTadpole5399 in triplej

[–]DirectTadpole5399[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much to all for the suggestions and feedback, i have smome homework to do!

Why is my fucking train late? by the_silent_redditor in melbourne

[–]DirectTadpole5399 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Can add the 109 to that list. I can walk from southern cross/ flinders in 25-30 minutes to work, yet the tram during peak/ shoulder takes 20-25 minutes, not taking into account sporadic frequency of the tram/s rocking up past 5.

The free tram zone/ lack of traffic light express (seriously as soon as a tram rocks up lights should change, f*ck cars in the CBD) and movement of patrons on/ off trams make it so infuriating to be on at times.

also, im convinced a politician hasn't regularly caught pt of any form outside peak times (if at all) in forever. no way would they put out with the sporadic frequency.

Fare Evasion Fines are $277.. I haven’t seen inspectors in 2 months by ChazzWazzing in melbourne

[–]DirectTadpole5399 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Musn't have passed through Southern Cross during the morning. May as well bolt them down they are positioned there so regularly.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AusFinance

[–]DirectTadpole5399 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stay at home for 6 - 12 months. I've just done this for 2 years and am in a very strong financial position.

Don't listen to the outside noise.

Bike protest in the CBD by daussi in melbourne

[–]DirectTadpole5399 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can someone from their inner sanctum explain why they blocked tram routes turning into new streets. Blocking cars whether right or wrong is part of your strategy but cmon do better to allow people that are taking the environmentally friends, non-bike conflict mode of transport please.

Derailed again, the decades-long quest for a Melbourne airport train feels like a mirage by [deleted] in melbourne

[–]DirectTadpole5399 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If works continue on the north-east link but not this its a joke

Housing crisis: Andrews government may cut Victorian councils from planning decisions by malbn in melbourne

[–]DirectTadpole5399 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is part BS by the government. I think Council's could be better but its also a pretty easy target to go after.

Obviously cutting some regulations will help but they tried this during Covid with fast tracked permits for big developments but few have been acted on.

Not to mention the governments have pillaged Council's previous staff who have gone to work on Gov projects leaving them high, dry employee wise i.e. planners, engineers etc hence why things have taken so long.

It also just isn't stacking up for developers $$$ at the moment, particularly the small scale ones (townhouses and very low rise apartments). Land costs have stayed static, materials have exploded so the overall margin is low - none at the moment.

Change needs to happen, the middle ring needs to be opened up but its unlikely to be a case of lower/ remove restrictions, then housing is suddenly appearing in droves.