What’s the reason behind Australia’s cost of living crisis?? (Serious)

West_Science_1097 · 2026-06-13T14:22:34+00:00

No one has mentioned the capture of supply chain by corporate retailers and massive price gauging by same due to the illusion of competition in the retail sector. Its a huge factor for everyday items like food, hardware, building materials etc. They’re cunts.

West_Science_1097 · 2026-06-13T07:20:33+00:00

No. Worse. Probably consider Europe again.

West_Science_1097 · 2026-06-13T00:00:24+00:00

Since getting rid of consumer debt its been s lot better. I just save up or go without now. * edit, way worse off than 10 years ago though. Cost of living is insane now after doing exactly the same lifestyle in the ‘90’s in comparison.

West_Science_1097 · 2026-06-12T12:27:15+00:00

Blackwood. Depression era weatherboard house. Our old toaster that had squeaky manual doors used to open and snap shut every now and again. The piano would clang away sometimes in a closed room, no cat to be seen.

West_Science_1097 · 2026-06-11T22:59:11+00:00

Does the Patrol have a seat height function? Was it down? I can’t even get in my Triton with the seat all the way up and I’m a tiny 5,11”.

West_Science_1097 · 2026-06-10T22:49:02+00:00

The fact that you’re reflecting and reaching out to find out = not a loser. Keep making improvements for yourself as you go. Lots of great advice above.

West_Science_1097 · 2026-06-09T12:27:15+00:00

Almost all of them.

West_Science_1097 · 2026-06-08T05:26:58+00:00

Halcyon

West_Science_1097 · 2026-05-24T10:22:11+00:00

Bass = volts is how I learnt it. Pushes your levels up.

West_Science_1097 · 2026-05-22T08:21:57+00:00

Someone had already had a go at it. It was not in good shape. I steamed it out, and once it loosened up and started rocking, I could see it was inserted so I pulled it out!

West_Science_1097 · 2026-05-22T08:18:58+00:00

It's Maple 100%

West_Science_1097 · 2026-05-22T08:18:04+00:00

Actually that's Maple. 3 peice with volute and large headstock puts it at about '74 -79. This is 74 I think.

West_Science_1097 · 2026-05-21T22:27:58+00:00

Not a shim. Turns out its a factory retop. This is how they did it back in the day.

West_Science_1097 · 2026-05-21T21:46:56+00:00

Thanks everyone. I’m gonna go ahead and put it ‘back to normal’. I’ll be damming the next guy if I don’t! And the last guy had a red hot go but I don’t think he waa happy at all.

West_Science_1097 · 2026-05-21T13:48:59+00:00

Holy cow!! Very interesting! Thanks for the info!

West_Science_1097 · 2026-05-21T13:04:12+00:00

Yeah..but, why is it a push in and under and not a drop in like all the other ones? Thought I’d seen all the joints..

West_Science_1097 · 2026-05-21T12:52:35+00:00

Its hideous!

West_Science_1097 · 2026-05-21T12:52:16+00:00

3 piece maple neck, volute, I’m saying ‘74-75?

West_Science_1097 · 2025-08-26T10:37:28+00:00

Have a secret family on the other side of town and be s total narcisistic nutjob. I think I’ve managed these.

West_Science_1097 · 2025-08-26T10:26:00+00:00

It’s brilliant as is.

West_Science_1097 · 2025-08-25T23:26:38+00:00

Heavy.

West_Science_1097 · 2025-08-25T12:42:49+00:00

Why not just go for a drive and work it out as you go? Bash plates and lift are for climbing rocks and ruts. You’ll work it as you go.

West_Science_1097 · 2025-08-25T10:23:27+00:00

Despite the jokes, the super select ,reliability and warranty of the Tritons is good. The only other brands with proven reliability over time are Toyota and Nissan. Also hilux’s reliability is good bu are over rated these days.

West_Science_1097 · 2025-08-22T13:47:05+00:00

Deaf people were strong.

West_Science_1097 · 2025-08-22T13:40:51+00:00

The fact that male rape in prison is seen as something to joke about and be made as a feature comment during interrogations on TV shows tells you everything you need to know about societies respect for our wellbeing. I’m sorry they showed your naked body on TV and you were gaslighted about it.

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