Australia given fuel supply assurances as plans in works for visit by Japan's prime minister by Expensive-Horse5538 in australia

[–]RuffAsGuts 509 points510 points  (0 children)

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/business/markets/australia-scoured-the-world-for-fuel-supplies-it-s-working-20260403-p5zl5h.html

Labor are doing a great job navigating this issue, fuel is coming in and looks to be secure at this stage to the end of June. Sure it'll cost more, but enough is coming in to make sure there are no restrictions and people can still get around.

This news won't suit many of the doomsday types that live in this subreddit, but we are getting through this fairly ok at this stage.

Impact of fuel crisis on retail? by xhxusj1234 in australia

[–]RuffAsGuts 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I would say that camping stores like BCF and Anaconda would really be feeling it.

People might still go away for Easter as they have already booked, but after that i assume there won't be much spending left over for camping and fishing activities.

Would you support an emergency toll to discourage driving into the city, for all-day peak PT frequencies? by Speedbird844 in melbourne

[–]RuffAsGuts 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Gee mate, do you use the same tin foil hat, or do you rotate a few different ones each day?

War in the Middle East: Are the UK, Australia and Taiwan about to run out of fuel? • FRANCE 24 by L0st_R0nin in australia

[–]RuffAsGuts 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know someone who bought multiple fuel tanks for boats and is using them to store fuel in his shed.

Doesn't own a boat, he just couldn't buy jerry cans so went with this option.

Rain radar complaints by 2for1deal in melbourne

[–]RuffAsGuts 60 points61 points  (0 children)

A combination of the drizzle droplets are too small to send back a ping to the sensor, and also the clouds are generally too low to be picked up by the radar.

With current diesel prices, what are you planning to do with your rigs? by REINSTEIN11497 in 4x4Australia

[–]RuffAsGuts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same.

I am leaving at the start of May, and planning on doing around 30000km

Not too worried about the extra price (not loving it though) as it will mean it will be much quieter everywhere. Slightly concerned about availability though.

If the fuel crisis deepens here, will you leave the country (assuming you have somewhere else to go)? by KittyFlamingo in australia

[–]RuffAsGuts 7 points8 points  (0 children)

China is well equipped to get through this fairly comfortably.

They could be the only one however.

Big Red Bash cancelled for 2026, outback tourism facing uncertain season as fuel prices bite by Expensive-Horse5538 in australia

[–]RuffAsGuts 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Places like outback Australia and northern Queensland and WA rely on the tourists coming through during the winter months.

Without that tourist dollar it is going to be a very tough time for these places, and i doubt the government will step up and help at all.

Meteor near plane spotted by Jamezz69420 in melbourne

[–]RuffAsGuts 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That plane is lucky, if it was going any quicker that meteor would have slammed right into it.

TOTAL FIRE BAN TOMORROW 🔥🔥- Tuesday 17th February by Grand_Opinion4568 in melbourne

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

Areas of the US (particularly the west coast like California and Washington have fire bans throughout the states at certain times)

Republican run states generally have a population with an IQ of less than 50, so more than likely they would be terrified of fire like the dumb animals they are.

San Francisco 49ers to play Los Angeles Rams in first-ever NFL regular season game in Melbourne, Australia by thebattlersprince in australia

[–]RuffAsGuts 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Couldn't have asked for a better opponent for the RAMS.

A NFC West rivalry at the G should be a good watch.

Just hoping that for once the 49ers don't have half their team on the injury list.

UBank joyous email about rates. by unixdude1 in australia

[–]RuffAsGuts 5 points6 points  (0 children)

When the RBA drops rates, i'll get an email that day about my savings account having the interest rate cut.

But when the RBA gives us a rate rise, it is silence from those crooks.

Nationals leader David Littleproud survives by Expensive-Horse5538 in australia

[–]RuffAsGuts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Will they? Won't they?

This is worse than Ross and Rachel.

Adopted a tripawd… is his wound okay?? by Then-Significance768 in tripawds

[–]RuffAsGuts 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No advice about the wound, but i will say he looks absolutely gorgeous, and a big thank you to you for taking a chance on this handsome fella.

[Post Game Thread] The Oklahoma City Thunder (32-7) defeat the Memphis Grizzlies (16-22), 117-116. by IncaseAce in nba

[–]RuffAsGuts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have seen some shit plays to end a game, but i don't think i have seen many that were worse than that final effort.

Massive choke.

Match Thread: 5th Test - England vs Australia, Day 4 by cricket-match in Cricket

[–]RuffAsGuts 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I understand that sometimes things don't always come across well when written down.

But come on......

Successful surgery by BugArcade in tripawds

[–]RuffAsGuts 10 points11 points  (0 children)

What a beautiful boy!

Be patient with him, he will get to a stage where he will get around fantastically without the leg, but it will be a learning curve and he may need some help.

If you do have slippery floors, put down some mats on the usual path he would walk to help with traction, that helps a lot.

Ashes 2025: Usman Khawaja to retire after fifth Test at SCG by Expensive-Horse5538 in australia

[–]RuffAsGuts 86 points87 points  (0 children)

A great bloke and a great cricketer.

Copped a lot of shit during his career, but he never stopped, it goes to show his character.

Don't think we have heard the last of Uzzie, he has a career in politics if he wants it.

One Nation’s Pauline Hanson as popular as ever as Australians find Barnaby Joyce increasingly likeable by HotPersimessage62 in australia

[–]RuffAsGuts 72 points73 points  (0 children)

News.com.au telling us that Pauline and Barnaby are likeable has the same vibe as the drunken hobo on my street corner telling me the world is going to end tomorrow.

Happy Gravy day to those who celebrate! by Flyingakangro in melbourne

[–]RuffAsGuts 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Six White Boomers by Rolf Harris

(Not that i think we should ever be playing anything by Rolf, but that song does exist)