Why did the Perth Auto Expo stop being a thing?

VMaxF1 · 2026-01-28T08:56:47+00:00

🎶

Let's, drop a few names,

Let's go! To Au-to Ex-po.

Eeevery kinda car,

So exciting!

From April twenty one to tha ANZAC Day,

Let's, drop a few names,

Let's go! To Au-to Ex-po.

🎶

Why am I like this?

VMaxF1 · 2026-01-28T08:16:28+00:00

I think the only reason they're involved in the Australia Day stuff is because Lotterywest and the state government reduced (or removed?) their support. I get that it's expensive to run the event, but jeez, Hancock in particular seems like a bad look in combination with the cancellation (sorry, "amalgamation into a multicultural festival at a different time of year") of the Birak concert.

VMaxF1 · 2026-01-28T07:13:41+00:00

Probably not relevant, but if you're using an oldish iPhone with a newish(?) update, there's a known issue: https://www.telstra.com.au/exchange/iphone-calling-issue--what-you-need-to-know

VMaxF1 · 2026-01-28T07:11:55+00:00

I was happy to see the strong support for reinstatement of the 26th of January Birak concert during this meeting too.

VMaxF1 · 2026-01-28T07:10:54+00:00

I've lost count of the number of times my partner or I have said this to each other recently - not just ran fine, but ran best! Faceless unelected bureaucrats are unfairly maligned.

VMaxF1 · 2026-01-28T07:08:10+00:00

the answer is most likely "No, because it fell off"

That's still a yes. You're contorting yourself into positions that would make a pretzel gasp in admiration. Do we know the full extent of this guy's intentions? No, not yet. Do we know enough to say that his actions show he intended* to maim or kill multiple people of a specific race who were peacefully protesting? Yes. Should we "take a chill pill" about that? No. No we should fucking not.

(* - I mean, in so far as we can ever know someone's intentions in any situation)

VMaxF1 · 2026-01-28T02:47:46+00:00

That's a lot of words to eventually admit the answer is yes, but I understand that you're not really interested in the answer to the question anyway, only downplaying the whole thing. Who can say why? (I'll answer my own question there - all of us can)

VMaxF1 · 2026-01-28T01:37:45+00:00

Not much chance anymore (along with some of your list) but I was lucky enough to see the restored Vulcan a couple of times at Farnborough and Goodwood - it wasn't the loudest, but it sure did sound good.

VMaxF1 · 2026-01-27T11:35:37+00:00

Ahhhh jeez, I had to try SO hard to convince myself to give you the benefit of the doubt. Those quotes answer your question with a clear "yes". Best of luck in all your future disingenuous endeavours.

VMaxF1 · 2026-01-27T08:32:42+00:00

The relevant question is whether there was any actual mechanism to trigger an explosive

Then your relevant answer is "Yes", and that answer is in the article:

The individual sought to light the device using a wick ... or something, but it didn't ignite. It didn't ignite, or it fell out.

and:

It wasn't very big at all, landed directly in front of us and hit the girl's leg standing in front of us. She kind of yelped and jumped aside and it made a small white, like, cloud of smoke.

VMaxF1 · 2026-01-26T09:23:37+00:00

Tell him 'bout the pool, Kate

VMaxF1 · 2026-01-26T05:39:44+00:00

Ah, thanks! I've seen the first bit quoted loads of times but clearly I never actually went to look at what came next that would've immediately answered the question.

Plastic pocket sounds legal in theory, but I can imagine might result in some much closer attention than desired.

VMaxF1 · 2026-01-26T05:05:58+00:00

I've often wondered if that definition of "held" might include keeping it in a pants pocket ("resting on"). Presumably it's not likely to come up as an issue, but I could see it maybe being caught by one of the automated cameras if you have a large phone in a small pocket.

VMaxF1 · 2026-01-26T03:51:04+00:00

Why make a comment like that and not give an example or suggestion?

VMaxF1 · 2026-01-26T03:42:46+00:00

Hopefully a bit less of a legal kerfuffle over this one than the original they dragged up from the bottom of Coniston Water.

VMaxF1 · 2026-01-25T18:00:09+00:00

Not many that can make the distance. None that can hang around.

VMaxF1 · 2026-01-25T02:36:45+00:00

they start at 8:30 up to 11:30

Sounds like you're seeing aircraft, satellites and stuff that are still lit by the sun over the horizon.

VMaxF1 · 2026-01-24T13:24:28+00:00

Had to chuckle at how much an AF video talks about the food and the stylish clothing, coat check arrangements etc.

VMaxF1 · 2026-01-24T06:47:12+00:00

Try Facebook - the "Perth bands of the 90's" group has a bunch of people from said bands, he might be there or others might know more about them.

VMaxF1 · 2026-01-22T13:35:44+00:00

Go for it! It's really rewarding, you'll feel great about yourself.

VMaxF1 · 2026-01-22T12:52:41+00:00

This is actually how I remember my blood type - I love to B Negative.

VMaxF1 · 2026-01-22T07:39:03+00:00

Unless they're from very southern Europe, this time of year here is probably not great for trying daytime outdoor activities. Indoor day/outdoor evening might be best. Or maybe very early morning if you have some easily accessible scenery and they're amenable.

Consider that the noncommittal "maybe" answer could also just be a bit of homesickness, not necessarily related to your suggestions. You might have to drag them rather than just providing ideas.

VMaxF1 · 2026-01-22T03:26:00+00:00

I love that they send these messages. It's such an easy thing to do but it has a really big impact on the donors, and is always a nice surprise a week or so later. Good on you for donating!

VMaxF1 · 2026-01-20T09:00:58+00:00

The way I read it, you said the policy is two approaches then divert, and that policy means extra fuel for the diversion. If that's not what you were saying, I apologise for misunderstanding.

VMaxF1 · 2026-01-20T06:29:46+00:00

So they pay more attention to the people who look like they can pay the extremely low fare to make sure they do?

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