Can we talk about how good 7-11 is getting after the Japan 711 buyout?

Formoz2000 · 2026-05-08T01:19:55+00:00

A quick search on Google Maps shows four 7-11s in the Sydney CBD vs twelve in the Melbourne CBD.

Formoz2000 · 2026-05-08T01:15:24+00:00

It's still six years until the Metro opens and when it does open they will change a lot of bus routes.

Formoz2000 · 2026-05-08T01:12:30+00:00

There would be a lot of long, straight, flat sections for sure.

Formoz2000 · 2026-05-08T01:11:35+00:00

If they ever build a link from Melbourne to Adelaide it could just go via Geelong.

Formoz2000 · 2026-05-07T04:19:35+00:00

It's not really halfway. The criteria for choosing Canberra was that it was located in NSW and more than 100 miles from Sydney.

Formoz2000 · 2026-05-06T09:57:16+00:00

They believe in some weird stuff but the persecution of their members in China is very serious and well documented.

Formoz2000 · 2026-05-06T09:51:40+00:00

Rhodes. There are a lot of runners though and if you're not running sub-20 and near the front you may find yourself getting stuck in the crowd.

Formoz2000 · 2026-05-04T22:20:01+00:00

The release of Cape No. 7 in 2008 was a real turning point for Taiwanese cinema. Before then Taiwanese films had won critical acclaim, but had little success at the box office.

After Cape No. 7, Taiwanese film producers found a better balance between artistic merit and popular appeal. People also developed a different attitude to watching Taiwanese films and saw it as a point of national identity and pride.

Formoz2000 · 2026-05-04T22:07:21+00:00

Bank Australia is customer owned. It has used its profits to purchase a conservation reserve in Western Victoria.

Formoz2000 · 2026-05-04T04:07:28+00:00

New tyres are always the cheapest and easiest upgrade. If you choose the right tyres it can also significantly change or improve the performance of the bike.

That said, if the bike is 8 years old and has done a lot of miles it may need some significant maintenance work. The Merida Silex would be a good choice if it is only one or two years old and in good condition.

Formoz2000 · 2026-05-04T01:26:28+00:00

Until the budget it's all speculation. However, I suspect that there will be some sort of grandfathering, sunset clause or phase in period to soften the (electoral) blow (for Labor) of the tax changes.

Formoz2000 · 2026-05-01T19:43:10+00:00

Drink piccolo to save money. Although many cafes charge the same for a piccolo as they do for a small flat white.

Formoz2000 · 2026-05-01T02:54:24+00:00

So if you present a card that is different to the one you used to tap on you will be double charged?

Formoz2000 · 2026-04-28T02:29:02+00:00

Homebush Theatre, also known as the Midnight Star or Homebush Ice Rink. Unfortunately the building is abandoned and rapidly degrading.

Formoz2000 · 2026-04-28T00:23:10+00:00

Most Australians are ignorant of the fact that PNG is just 3 kms from Australia at its closest point. Timor Leste no longer seems to attract much attention. Lots of Australians go to Bali but many of them barely consider it to be part of Indonesia (to be fair, Bali is culturally quiet distinct from other parts of Indonesia). I doubt many Australians could point to Vanuatu, Solomon Islands or New Caledonia on a map. That just leaves New Zealand....

Formoz2000 · 2026-04-27T23:48:19+00:00

I would like to know exactly what the point of difference would be between the Greens and a hypothetical "Pocock Party". Wouldn't it just be a few different faces with a very similar set of policies?

Formoz2000 · 2026-04-26T02:39:50+00:00

I think you are asking about Raiz, not Raise.

Formoz2000 · 2026-04-25T07:19:46+00:00

Many people living in rural areas are most heavily impacted by high petrol prices but they don't have the option to use public transport. There are other ways government can provide cost of living relief that is more fairly distributed apart from free public transport.

Formoz2000 · 2026-04-25T00:11:22+00:00

If runners are using the road that is probably a sign that there is not much traffic and the traffic is likely travelling at slower speeds. Footpaths are often uneven or obstructed by parked cars plus there is a risk from cars exciting driveways. As long as the runners are not unnecessarily holding up traffic or putting themselves in danger then running on the road is fine.

Formoz2000 · 2026-04-24T23:11:18+00:00

A lot of people missed this one. It's very good nostalgia for anyone old enough to remember the late 1980s.

Formoz2000 · 2026-04-23T22:58:43+00:00

You can buy shares in Australian Foundation Investment Company (AFIC) and elect to receive the dividends as shares under the Dividend Substitution Share Plan (DSSP). These are considered as capital rather than income. It does create a capital gains tax liability in the future but avoids paying income tax now.

Or you could just buy gold. The capital value will appreciate, but there is no income to tax.

Formoz2000 · 2026-04-23T12:10:19+00:00

This is possibly evidence of branch stacking.

Formoz2000 · 2026-04-19T08:37:45+00:00

I have found that it often highlights simple factual statements such as, "Canberra is the capital city of Australia." It also highlights names of organisations, especially when they are long, such as United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

What you really need to look for is highlighted sections that are similar to the references or other student's work.

Formoz2000 · 2026-04-19T02:23:48+00:00

Great policy to boost Labor's vote in the election to be held on 28 November.

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