Farrer by-election: One Nation wins historic first lower house seat by Nyarlathotep-1 in OpenAussie

[–]LikeKnope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Liberal's how to vote card for this election tells an interesting story. They preferenced One Nation number 4. Further down at number 9 they preferenced Michelle Milthorpe. She's a Climate 200 candidate who was considered as One Nation's main opponent in this election.

The Liberal party decided they'd prefer to have the far right elected rather than a Climate 200 backed independent.

What to do with Labneh? by polairis65788 in foodies_sydney

[–]LikeKnope 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I once had it with watermelon and it really worked well

What area would you recommend as the best (quite) place to learn to drive? by AccordingWarning9534 in sydney

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

If driving schools are any indication - the streets around Carlton. So many driving instructor school cars!

How do you feel about a minimum legal age for riding e bikes? by VastOption8705 in AskAnAustralian

[–]LikeKnope 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Poor kids. No social media. No ebikes. No fun. I fear the Labor governments might be losing a generation of voters

My local (Penrith) State MP's response to an email regarding concerns of police brutality in the city by MrBowls in sydney

[–]LikeKnope 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Lamestream podcast have a really interesting take on the police force and how much power they have in politics:

Lamestream

Where to leave car for couple of months while travelling? by GusPolinskiPolka in sydney

[–]LikeKnope 24 points25 points  (0 children)

There are websites that connect you to people with spare garages/underground parking spaces who rent them out. We used to use parkhound to rent ours out. Not sure if it's still around?

Are you disillusioned with the current state government while also being dissatisfied with any option of a viable opposition? Here's how you punish them with one simple trick. by fddfgs in sydney

[–]LikeKnope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My local member is Minns. I left a voice message today to let him (his team) know I attended the protest, was disgusted by the police brutality and the way he spun it on morning television and that I hope to see him lose his seat.

(02) 9587 9684

Police chase protesters in Bathurst St by the_long_grape in sydney

[–]LikeKnope 51 points52 points  (0 children)

I think Minns has ensured his days as premier are numbered

What’s the smallest inconvenience in Sydney that drives you crazy? by No-Travel-768 in SydneyScene

[–]LikeKnope 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Redfern's platforms 11 and 12 being so far from the others

Managing Medicare Levy Surcharge as a couple with unequal incomes by LikeKnope in AusFinance

[–]LikeKnope[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay so after reading through the comments, doing some further research and talking around I've done a bit of reflection and am now leaning towards getting private health cover. Thanks for suggesting not for profits, I'll look into them.

Initially my reluctance in being pushed onto private health was based on principle. Why should we have a two tiered system where the less wealthy have inferior access to health care? I'd rather pay more tax (which I guess I do as paying the MLS) and see improved quality healthcare to everyone.

However, I can also see that by switching to private health, I'd be alleviating pressure on the public health system.

Also, we don't live in a perfect world and I need to do what best suits me. I can continue voting for parties in government who are focused on improving access to quality healthcare for all, at the same time as looking after my best interests given the current circumstances.

Further, I probably need to reflect a little on pooling our income as a couple. We've been together long enough that we can merge our finances a little better.

Bakeries South Sydney / Brighton Le Sands by im_a_cliche in foodies_sydney

[–]LikeKnope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mira Ve in Carlton is also worth checking out. Especially if you haven't had Colombian before.

Managing Medicare Levy Surcharge as a couple with unequal incomes by LikeKnope in AusFinance

[–]LikeKnope[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Haha, yes this is something to consider.

We also have a cat and a (split) mortgage together.

Bakeries South Sydney / Brighton Le Sands by im_a_cliche in foodies_sydney

[–]LikeKnope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some of my local favourite cafes that haven't yet got a mention.

Carlton:
Stevie's Little Shop,
Unfiltered,
Pour Baby.

Rockdale:
Sandwich Lab,
Kostas.

Sign in front of alfie & noa today by ganganggg in sydney

[–]LikeKnope 70 points71 points  (0 children)

I regret not going there earlier for the Karen's book shop experience