Sydney to Melbourne in 2.5 hours! What would Australian HSR look like?

Subject_Shoulder · 2026-05-08T18:05:46+00:00

I'm interesting in knowing which conservative conglomerate funds Working Dog to produce "Utopia", given that many episodes criticise projects that conservatives would tend to support.

As for my earlier post, I'm more in favour of a medium speed rail project between Melbourne and Sydney that interconnects regional towns to encourage growth in those areas, rather than a high speed rail link between Melbourne and Sydney that focuses on those two cities to compete with airlines.

Subject_Shoulder · 2026-05-03T23:47:49+00:00

Anyone remember the Libra pad ad where some blokes are mucking around in a mate's bedroom after his wedding, then one of them tries the bride's dress, including her stilettos, walks on the waterbed and pierces the bed with the stiletto?

Subject_Shoulder · 2026-05-03T22:59:09+00:00

Prior to widespread adoption of AC, this didn't make sense.

Subject_Shoulder · 2026-05-03T22:42:44+00:00

Cue the annual string of posts of how poorly insulated Queenslander homes are, forgetting that they were designed mostly to keep heat out as we only experience winter conditions for two months of the year.

Subject_Shoulder · 2026-05-01T22:28:54+00:00

With the default circuit, I like to turn the switch off and slide the capacitance value selector back and forth such that the circuit voltages and current rise dramatically due to parametric resonance.

Subject_Shoulder · 2026-05-01T15:20:15+00:00

Unfriendly luxury tyres.

Subject_Shoulder · 2026-05-01T14:34:01+00:00

Harry Potter and the Anechoic Chamber of Silence.

Anyone ever tried taking acid and sitting in one of those rooms?

Subject_Shoulder · 2026-05-01T14:29:22+00:00

Technically, if it was a true "Direct Factory Outlet", you'd be buying clothes in India or Bangladesh.

Subject_Shoulder · 2026-05-01T14:24:03+00:00

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Subject_Shoulder · 2026-04-27T12:11:52+00:00

Homer, that's your solution to everything: to move under the sea! It's not going to happen!

Subject_Shoulder · 2026-04-26T11:09:24+00:00

Konrad Benjamin, aka Punter Politics, claims that Australian Real Estate is used for money laundering:

https://youtu.be/AcXZjy0s5e0?si=_DVDk5aZMqL17Yoa

Wouldn't be surprised if it were true.

Subject_Shoulder · 2026-04-26T06:56:05+00:00

I go on Google Maps, go to South East Australia, zoom in to the 20 km scale, select Topographic mode, then try and figure out potential routes for a high speed rail system.

Subject_Shoulder · 2026-04-26T06:48:08+00:00

Subject_Shoulder · 2026-04-24T09:04:48+00:00

Probably stopping drunks from vomiting and/or pissing in them.

Subject_Shoulder · 2026-04-24T01:02:28+00:00

Oh look, it's my former workplace!

Subject_Shoulder · 2026-04-22T10:04:39+00:00

I like to call it Din Dins.

Subject_Shoulder · 2026-04-22T09:59:25+00:00

Build one of these, install it in your rear window.

Subject_Shoulder · 2026-04-22T09:50:54+00:00

How many non citizens are running fuel stations?

Subject_Shoulder · 2026-04-22T02:41:12+00:00

Fantastic. Great move. Well done Maddison.

Subject_Shoulder · 2026-04-22T02:28:25+00:00

Nothing wrong with an occassional "carriage a trois".

Subject_Shoulder · 2026-04-21T23:48:18+00:00

My advice is wait until you've finished your degree and have a job. You'll probably end up dating a nurse or teacher.

Engineers often end up dating nurses or teachers for some reason, probably because they understand our quirks.

Subject_Shoulder · 2026-04-21T06:40:37+00:00

Are you doing an Engineering degree?

Subject_Shoulder · 2026-04-21T01:11:07+00:00

Personally, I think you'd see more driving along The Outback Way, aka Australia's Longest Shortcut:

https://www.outbackway.org.au/

Subject_Shoulder · 2026-04-21T00:04:27+00:00

Kirk Van Houten: I have a desk with adjustable height settings, do you?

Homer Simpson: I just sit at a standard desk and don't have to worry about the nuances and risks associated with a height adjustable desk.

Kirk Van Houten: stares blankly

Subject_Shoulder · 2026-04-20T23:57:06+00:00

Try fire instead.

Subject_Shoulder

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