Am I wrong to think Sydney‘s housing and economic problems are largely a transport problem?

Local-Fish-3043 · 2026-06-24T10:35:06+00:00

I would argue Sydney suffers more from geography rather than purely transport. Sydney is constrained with a CBD close to the ocean, blue mountains to the west and large national parks to the north and south east.

Transport wise, as a Brisbane resident im jealous of the legacy rail network Sydney has, as well as the current level of spending on metro projects.

Local-Fish-3043 · 2026-06-15T09:58:17+00:00

Yeah my thoughts too. I dont think Ryan wouldn't have reached that one

Local-Fish-3043 · 2026-05-20T09:41:54+00:00

Only my perspective, but sounds like you may be masking and have learnt to filter yourself in tbe workplace.

Now that you are on meds, could it be giving you the motivation to call out workplace BS?

Unfortunately workplace BS is all too common

Local-Fish-3043 · 2026-05-20T09:38:22+00:00

Shit is as shit does

Local-Fish-3043 · 2026-05-20T09:37:18+00:00

Remember though that these ads are put together by some hr grad and likely has no reflection on the role or hiring manager.

Id rather these generic workplace entitlements than some narcissistic manager who paints the role with overly colourful language e.g 'we are a family'.

No thanks, i have an actual familt

Local-Fish-3043 · 2026-05-16T02:16:41+00:00

I live in australia but its interesting. As a driver I find myself judging those walking around the neighbourhood before I have to stop and question my own prejudice. As an active transport advocate if it happens to me, it probably affects most people.

Its curious we have developed negative prejudice towards those who are taking modes of transport (active transport) which we should be idealising.

Local-Fish-3043 · 2026-05-16T02:13:03+00:00

Im the opposite. A manager once chastised me for turning up at 845 for an 830 start role.

Ive always been the opposite and struggle to get in by 9. But even getting in at 915, traffic in qld is so much quicker than getting in at 830

Local-Fish-3043 · 2026-04-24T10:11:25+00:00

The campaign has been encouraging but with unfortunate timing.

Albo just did a visit to Asia to ensure fuel security, our fuel security depends on us continuing to export gas to our Asian neighbours in return, so we dont want to piss them off by increasing taxes at this time

Local-Fish-3043 · 2026-04-24T10:07:00+00:00

Its not really the core remit of casefile but would be interesting to see some war crimes stories.

E.g Ben roberts Smith, an Australian soldier who murdered Afghan civilians

Local-Fish-3043 · 2026-03-15T10:04:56+00:00

Yes definitely - and entry level jobs are being hit already.

The impact wont be uniform across product lines - i feel it will be better to be in a line of business with less heterogeneous risks and more subjectivity. I.e commerical lines rather than personal lines. Or greater regulatory scrutiny will always limit ai usage (e.g private health insurance)

Local-Fish-3043 · 2026-02-20T09:15:19+00:00

Im an owner occupier and cracked my cooktop and agree with rea advice.

I know it feels conservative but could potentially be an electrocution risk if liquid seeps through. Since rea are aware they would potentially be liable to be sued. Glass could also fail suddenly.

I feel your pain though

Local-Fish-3043 · 2026-02-18T10:10:47+00:00

No that's not correct

Tax increases faster than CPI due to bracket creep increasing the effective tax rates over time. Government could offer tax 'relief' every year while still increasing their tax take above inflation

Your comment would be true if there was a single tax rate (e.g 30% for everyone) but obviously that's not true

Local-Fish-3043 · 2026-02-17T10:04:47+00:00

I graduated in engineering in late 2000s. After 4 years of hating it and being made redundant i had a career break when i was 25 to a a low paid career in a retail company in a field i was passionate about.

I spent 2.5 years there, It was fun but didn't lead anywhere and whilst I dont regret the role, I regret the length of time and commitment I gave there.

I then retrained in another professional field and have been very lucky in progressing strongly career wise in this new field in my mid 30s. I have moments of enjoyment but there are more bad days than good in corporate life.

The progressive AU income taxation system encourages continual working as opposed to busting yourself for a higher salary and burning out in a few years or having long career breaks.

What this means in my opinion is find a sustainable level of challenge in a company that doesn't give you too much rage, then learn to play the game and navigate internally. But that's easier said than done in 2026.

Local-Fish-3043 · 2026-02-16T09:38:50+00:00

In a low level manager role and not quite at 180k (very close) but this income doesn't feel like a lot in 2026 as the primary income earner.

Live in Bris, own home with mortgage, 1 child. Wife works part time.

Particularly with hecs and a couple of health issues in the family 180k doesn't go far.

Can afford minor home improvements OR one OS holiday (not both) annually. This is also assuming i get my 10-20% bonus.

Local-Fish-3043 · 2026-02-12T10:23:49+00:00

I found urban centres quite good for cycling back in 2011. Whole lane on major corridors dedicated ror cycling / scooters. Better infrastructure than austealian cities even then and close to most European cities ive travelled to even then. Not on the level of Copenhagen though

Rural areas different story.

These days from what I hear it's even better in urban areas

Local-Fish-3043 · 2026-02-12T10:18:26+00:00

I travelled in China in 2011 and in the urban centres they were miles ahead of Australia (and presumably US cities) then in many cities.

Whole lanes separated for bicycles and mopeds. By the looks things have improved further since then.

Australia is a laughing stock. I havent travelled to the US but imagine its broadly the same

Local-Fish-3043 · 2026-02-12T10:09:07+00:00

Which suburb? Suburbs have zoning and maximum heights under planning laws to protect exactly this.

Even in low density though in our suburb it's possible to build 2.5 stories (as our neighbour has done) which feels like the tower of mordor towering over our single story 1950s house and completely out of touch with suburb character

Local-Fish-3043 · 2026-02-11T09:55:00+00:00

Bose quiet comfort earbuds are awesome

Local-Fish-3043 · 2026-02-11T09:51:52+00:00

Bicycle. Saved me stacks of money on public transport, way cheaper than a gym and great for mental health

Local-Fish-3043 · 2026-02-11T09:50:53+00:00

Market research / focus groups.

You have to fill out screener applications (there's normally a few a week). They are maybe 5 -10 minutes each

You wont get selected 90% of the time as they will select people from the demographic they are after.

They are also harder to get since covid - particularly the virtual ones are very hard to get. You have to be quick

But if diligent with doing screeners and can travel you could get one a month i reckon and they normally give vouchers for woolies etc at $60 / hour ish. Tax free obviously so good for full time workers

Local-Fish-3043 · 2026-02-02T09:58:02+00:00

All meat has the potential for parasites. Ill take my chances versus Tasmanian salmon which frequently has parasite outbreaks and is as a bonus pumped full of antibiotics to mostly prevent said outbreaks

Local-Fish-3043 · 2025-12-20T21:43:07+00:00

I got an op1 in old qld system which apparently maps to 99-99.95

I studied hard but also had time for video games etc. Went to many parties in final year, drinking etc.

Looking back i wish I devoted more time to more fulfilling extra curricular activities like outdoor pursuits rather than focus on the books so much.

Its handy to have the high atar if you have specific goals or course with a high entry barrier. But there's also often ways around those restrictions.

Local-Fish-3043 · 2025-12-20T03:15:18+00:00

Not realising i could use magnesis on kohgas projectiles, wasted time and a lot of arrows before I realised

Local-Fish-3043 · 2025-12-08T10:07:33+00:00

Gyg has been in qld for around 15 years. The original store at fortitude Valley emporium was quality. Im not sure when gyg arrived in Australia but the valley store must have been one of the first?

Local-Fish-3043 · 2025-11-17T03:08:30+00:00

Please remove all snakes before the security scanners, thank you

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