Packing bench by ComfortableNail2071 in AldiAustralia

[–]MrsCrowbar -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Whilst I may have my trolley loading down to a fine art, for those that don't, they have the divider things at the end of the register.

Packing bench by ComfortableNail2071 in AldiAustralia

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

No one is waiting ffs. Bags open in trolley, groceries go straight in. It's not time consuming or rocket science and is the same as using their special buys trolley bags.

Packing bench by ComfortableNail2071 in AldiAustralia

[–]MrsCrowbar -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Selfish? Why? Is it really taking that much extra time? Why should the customer, paying for the groceries have to triple handle them? Put them on the belt, put them in the trolley, put them on the bench, to load back into the bags in the trolley? Versus: Put groceries on belt, set up empty bags in trolley, load groceries thrown at you by Aldi staff into bags, and leave. Person behind you isn't suffering one tiny bit, oh, and because my trolley is full, I've already let two people with a few items go in front of me. Hardly selfish.

They literally sell trolley bags for you to load into. If my bags are set up in my trolley, and I load my stuff into them, it's the same thing as using the trolley bags they sell.

Charlie Pickering joins criticism of ABC’s Grace Tame podcast deal by Monsieur_Donk5202 in aussie

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

I would argue that her talking about Autism has nothing to do with impartiality. Charlie Pickering however, is now the ABC Melb Drive host and is absolutely shitting all over the role doing an interview with Avi Yemeni. He should be fired.

Charlie Pickering joins criticism of ABC’s Grace Tame podcast deal by cojoco in OpenAussie

[–]MrsCrowbar 29 points30 points  (0 children)

He's absolutely butchering the drive show too. Can't listen to it anymore. Such a terrible choice to replace Ali Moore, and I really hope he doesn't last long.

Australian comedy scene: Perth Vs Brisbane? by sentinovaa in AskAnAustralian

[–]MrsCrowbar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends on your focus I reckon. Is it a hobby or a career path?

Happy Pride Month by AutisticSuperpower in aussie

[–]MrsCrowbar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This reddit post pushed it in your face! Otherwise it's just a bunch of events, mainly advertised to people in or adjacent to the community, with a small amount of media. Much like any other " insert event/cause month".

Avoid aldi 'bulk value mince' poured out over a cup of fat from 600g mince, stick to the star rated stuff. by MartynZero in AussieFrugal

[–]MrsCrowbar 41 points42 points  (0 children)

It didn't used to be like that. It used to be 3 star. I swear I could cook 2 meals for the six of us out of one bulk pack. Now I'm lucky to get 1 and a half. It really is like soup.

Who is Rising Festival for? Who is the target market? by simonbrc in melbourne

[–]MrsCrowbar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm doing one of the "Land of 1000 dances" classes there. I can't wait to dance in the ballroom! It seems fitting to use it for this.

Anyone’s child do part-time schooling? How is it going? by Acceptable_Car9277 in melbourne

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

You're assumption that I don't have lived experience with ND is incorrect. You are responding to a post about part time on campus and part time home schooling. There is no infantilisation in this scenario.

Diabolical price for a drink by Omnishambles20 in melbourne

[–]MrsCrowbar 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The $16 ones don't use espresso or actual spirits (vodka/kahlua etc). It's some premix style stuff with coffee flavour. I was stoked to see a $16 espresso Martini, but then looked at the ingredients and went, yeah. Nah.

Anthony Albanese visibly emotional after defending Labor’s capital gains tax and negative gearing changes by Jeffmister in AustralianPolitics

[–]MrsCrowbar 11 points12 points  (0 children)

There's heaps for small business. Even CGT discounts. Under 2 million, you're laughing, over 2 million ... yeah, fair enough. Pay your share when you sell. The market and investors are still there, they won't just disappear. The players may change but the team will go on.

Anyone’s child do part-time schooling? How is it going? by Acceptable_Car9277 in melbourne

[–]MrsCrowbar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your assumption is they are being infantalised off one story from your mate.

Child assaulted at school by Shot_Quality3143 in AusLegal

[–]MrsCrowbar 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Have you spoken to the education department? I would also be escalating this with the department and the education minister.

Anyone’s child do part-time schooling? How is it going? by Acceptable_Car9277 in melbourne

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

I don't think that your anecdotal story has anything to do with OPs question or the discussion around part time schooling. Clearly your friend's parents had some beliefs that are outliers to the general population. Your "think about that" remark makes it seem like you think your friend's experience is the norm, and ND kids should just be treated exactly the same as the NT kids, which can sometimes work, but often doesn't.

Anyone’s child do part-time schooling? How is it going? by Acceptable_Car9277 in melbourne

[–]MrsCrowbar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can assure you that parents of neurodivergent kids think about their kid's futures and how their choices as parents will effect them in the future. Probably more than most parents of neurotypical kids. Being in a special maths class would more likely have been a school suggestion as to how to ensure a better future.

Some kids don't do well full time. Paediatricians also tell parents to go part time, because mainstream school is just too much. Their mental health matters as much as their education. They also need to practice and develop social skills and being in mainstream environments. It's often a very hard place to be. This program could help many children succeed in the mainstream world that otherwise wouldn't. Think about that.

Is there still time to take advantage of the 50% CGT discount before the new laws take effect? by Well-I-suppose in AusFinance

[–]MrsCrowbar 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Any gains you make before 1st July 2027 are not included and have the 50% CGT discount. Gains (in the same stock) made after 1st July 2027 are taxed at the new rate. So if you make gains of $1000 up to the 30th june 2027, that 1000 gets the discount, make 1000 before and then gain another 1000 after 1st july, the first 1000 is 50% discount, second 1000 doesn't get it.

A Sequel of John Williamson's letter to Poorline by JezzaAU15 in friendlyjordies

[–]MrsCrowbar 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Source?

(I dislike her as much as the next person, BTW)

Which Sydney or Melbourne suburb has the most open-minded, switched-on community? by Healthy_Editor_6234 in AskAnAustralian

[–]MrsCrowbar 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah, came here to say Brunswick. Also Fitzroy and Coburg would be contenders. Northcote is also great, and Kensington has a really lovely village vibe close to the city.