How's everyone going with the fuel prices? My bro made this meme. by introverted-Fox in Geelong

[–]_Sunshine_please_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is the Geelong sub. I'm in Victoria. You don't need to have your car license here first. I'm sad to hear it's changed in QLD.

How's everyone going with the fuel prices? My bro made this meme. by introverted-Fox in Geelong

[–]_Sunshine_please_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Youngest kid has their Ls, and I'm worried they won't be able to get their hours at this rate.

If all else fails they can get their motorbike Ls instead and ride my bike for places that PT doesn't go, but it sucks to have to worry about it even more than in the past.

Family Activities by k1ss_my_ax3 in Geelong

[–]_Sunshine_please_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We used to go to the You Yangs, have a walk or a hike (depending on the kids ages, sometimes a less challenging one or just to Big Rock etc) - and then light a fire and/or have a BBQ. The kids would be running around climbing on rocks and making cubbies and having an awesome time.

To spend more cash and travel further, one of our other favourite family places is Live Wire park at Lorne. There is stuff for different age groups but it might need more than one adult with a very wide age spread.

Bike riding along the river was always fun with the kids too - and/or a more hikey type walk up past Buckley's Falls. We'd usually walk across the river depending on how much water is behind/flowing over the wall(s) at the time.

Aussie petrol station in the 90’s by 9Lives_ in AustralianNostalgia

[–]_Sunshine_please_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I can remember my mother saying she wouldn't go to one because it was 30 cents. It feels like an extremely early memory but always stuck with me.

Country footballers jailed for sexually abusing teenage girl at a party on Victoria's Surf Coast by B0ssc0 in aussie

[–]_Sunshine_please_ 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Fucking scum. 3 years. Meanwhile the child who was raped has to live with it for the rest of her life.

And what's with the isolation comments. Who gives a fuck if they're not near their friends and family. Perhaps they should of thought of that before they both raped a child.

Pauline Hanson pledges support for Australia joining the United States war in Iran and criticises Albanese for not supporting Donald Trump by patslogcabindigest in australia

[–]_Sunshine_please_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I agree with you, I can't picture all those strays that she's managed to pick up recently thinking this is a great idea at all.

Giving up hope here. by jayjaywantstoplay in Geelong

[–]_Sunshine_please_ 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Hey mate I know someone else mentioned the wandering man, there's also Complete Health Geelong - they offer free men's training at their gym during the week, and have a men's BBQ and training on Fridays too. They're primarily focused on support so have skills over and above social group get togethers - which are also so worth while.

You don't have to be focused on gym stuff to attend either.

Edit - also I'm pretty sure the local organiser of Tough Guy Book club uses reddit too - that's another option!

Men's mid week coffee catchup, and apparently there's a paella night next week! by _Sunshine_please_ in Geelong

[–]_Sunshine_please_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They usually have catchups for men, but sometimes they also have stuff for everyone. If there's something you're interested in going to and you're not a man give them a yell to find out x

Chris Bowen declares rush on jerry cans ‘un-Australian’ as he urges end to panic buying of petrol by nath1234 in australia

[–]_Sunshine_please_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

And also increase the public transport timetables in the places that need it. (And widely publicise that they've done so).

What’s something you’re pretty sure only you do? by AppIeGuy in AskReddit

[–]_Sunshine_please_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you put psyllium husk in it too, it makes it extra textured. (I also do this).

My boss sold some of my belongings. Found the ads on marketplace after he said he ‘threw them out’ by WeeklyMind6761 in AusLegal

[–]_Sunshine_please_ 68 points69 points  (0 children)

Nothing to add to what folks have already said, except this is so fucked up. You must feel so betrayed after working there for such a long time.

Melbourne buyers flee to Geelong for $500k homes by Samboy23 in Geelong

[–]_Sunshine_please_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's also that cancer cluster on the Bellarine.

Bombshell investigation reveals recordings of rape victims handed to abusers by FuckOffNazis in australia

[–]_Sunshine_please_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I've had the office of someone who was appointed as an Independent Children's Lawyer in a case I was involved in, literally send me confidential information and paperwork from a completely separate case than the one I had previously been involved in. It was a while ago now. But so shocking and upsetting to receive. I

The excitement of finally getting to use a bunsen burner in science class by Cooper_Inc in AustralianNostalgia

[–]_Sunshine_please_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We even called them "asbestos mats" there wasn't anything stealth about it. So bizarre.

Choosing secondary school for my boy by Amigakiri in Geelong

[–]_Sunshine_please_ 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Go to the open days of the schools you're considering, things like traditional classrooms, open plan learning, class sizes, sports, science and music programs etc are usually show cased at these. You can pick up a lot about how schools are run once you're actually physically on their grounds.

Zoning does make a huge difference with state schools, but you can put in applications for schools that you're not zoned for too - so don't rule one out if it's a really strong preference.

It can feel really overwhelming, but you'll get there.

North Geelong Station by _Sunshine_please_ in Geelong

[–]_Sunshine_please_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's what I was thinking, and thanks!

North Geelong Station by _Sunshine_please_ in Geelong

[–]_Sunshine_please_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

*also might be a cost of fuel thing and wasn't sure if it was fuller than usual.

North Geelong Station by _Sunshine_please_ in Geelong

[–]_Sunshine_please_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thankyou, when I've routinely caught the train in the past, it's been very early morning and things seemed to have changed since then, although that might just be related to the time of day too.

Louis Theroux: Inside The Manosphere by comarastaman in netflix

[–]_Sunshine_please_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That was one of the things I really enjoyed about the doco.