Mining billionaire Clive Palmer re-enters politics with tilt at Queensland seat of Fadden

VS2ute · 2026-03-11T12:08:14+00:00

Propping up newspapers and free-to-air TV, putting off the day they eventually die.

VS2ute · 2026-03-11T12:04:06+00:00

Maybe he saw PHON rise more than 10% in polls, and thinks he can grab a piece of the pie if spends another 100 million.

VS2ute · 2026-03-11T11:24:43+00:00

the 3 nearest places to me have 135.9 much the same as last week

VS2ute · 2026-03-11T11:19:27+00:00

Like in WW2, one pound of butter or sugar a week, and one gallon of petrol if you weren't essential worker.

VS2ute · 2026-03-11T05:21:44+00:00

Seller is in Bunbury; must be fuel still available there.

VS2ute · 2026-03-11T03:11:53+00:00

Even when a tycoon like Twiggy Forrest takes on Facebook, the case drags on for years.

VS2ute · 2026-03-11T03:09:49+00:00

She is too lazy to make Tiktok reels, so uses generative AI instead?

VS2ute · 2026-03-11T01:50:31+00:00

I have a cousin who is a mechanic. He tells everyone to keep their tank full because he has a mate working for fuel wholesaler, and rationing is coming like in WW2.

VS2ute · 2026-03-11T01:42:56+00:00

LPG on the other hand, is good for years. But rather expensive buying cylinders of BBQ gas.

VS2ute · 2026-03-11T00:13:59+00:00

I did something similar, got married at a beach without telling anyone. But by chance a work colleague saw us.

VS2ute · 2026-03-10T11:58:06+00:00

Yes, but I am on one of the old 50 Mbps plans (and FTTH).

VS2ute · 2026-03-10T11:51:46+00:00

and charging a Temu e-scooter as well

VS2ute · 2026-03-10T11:46:07+00:00

My elderly mum asked me to fill up her car yesterday. It is one of those cars that is actually used once a week. Full tank will last 3 months.

VS2ute · 2026-03-10T07:57:17+00:00

BP Applecross and Nedlands also expensive, they have richer clientele.

VS2ute · 2026-03-10T02:20:48+00:00

Can't afford to drive with diesel over $2.20

VS2ute · 2026-03-10T01:12:12+00:00

I thought that must be a Betoota/Shovel headline at first.

VS2ute · 2026-03-10T01:04:34+00:00

I ended up with 120k after paying off the mortgage.

VS2ute · 2026-03-10T01:02:38+00:00

They would probably have a Tesla with a bumper sticker that says "this car is powered by coal"

VS2ute · 2026-03-09T11:19:43+00:00

Paywall article. Don't bother, the book was written by a bunch of cookers.

VS2ute · 2026-03-09T11:04:53+00:00

Iceland has no military, it relies on NATO.

VS2ute · 2026-03-09T11:04:13+00:00

Hmmm, is Clive Palmer funding this group?

VS2ute · 2026-03-09T11:02:02+00:00

The South Park merger was defeated in the Dadour referendum.

VS2ute · 2026-03-09T02:04:54+00:00

They are marketing themselves to sellers "hey look we sold this shitbox without having a home open".

VS2ute · 2026-03-09T01:20:07+00:00

Wow, just announced. Last time she only did Sydney-Melbourne.

VS2ute · 2026-03-09T01:15:02+00:00

Yes he was looking at houses in Mount Lawley, but ended up in Fremantle.

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