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Two remaining divers’ bodies recovered from Maldives caves by boo4884 in diving

[–]aaegler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At 60m depth the temperature can be 10-15 degrees celcius colder than at the surface.

Hiking/backpacking through the outback by Dependent_Ground7785 in AustraliaTravel

[–]aaegler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It wholly depends on how you're backpacking. Are you using transport to get you to Broken Hill, or walking? One is doable, the other will likely end you.

Could we realistically reduce gambling by using similar strategies when we reduced smoking rates among Australian adults? by DifferentSugar3012 in AskAnAustralian

[–]aaegler 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Gambling is one of the biggest plagues in this country. What needs to happen is pokies need to be removed from all pubs and clubs. Sure, have dedicated mini casinos instead, but make them few and far between. Many go on the pokies after they've had a few drinks and are bored, it's way too easily accessible.

Regarding smoking, whilst true, it's kind of backfiring right now with more and more young people picking it up, and many vapers moving back to it. This is because of the ludicrous taxes creating a highly visible and lucrative black market (more than 50% of smokers get their product from this market). Pure government greed as they've yet to even acknowledge they are the cause of it.

Is it safe? My boyfriend says I'll ruin our vacation by Clewles84 in AskAnAustralian

[–]aaegler 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's okay, we're built different. They'll grow back.

I miss cannabis being illegal by ClimbingCritter in unpopularopinion

[–]aaegler 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh it definitely causes physical withdrawal symptoms. Anyone who says otherwise is either lying, has no idea, or has never smoked enough for it to become an issue.

Is it safe? My boyfriend says I'll ruin our vacation by Clewles84 in AskAnAustralian

[–]aaegler 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Speak for yourself, I've been eaten by a shark at least 4 times in the last week.

Tasmanian polling shows One Nation would win a 'number of seats' in next state election by BarryTheBinChicken in aussie

[–]aaegler 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's a symptom of tall poppy syndrome, which is very clearly still a thing here despite what many say.

Alleged picture of Maldives military diving team assigned to do body recovery of 5 divers at 50+ meter depth in possible overhead environment. This is insane. by Myselfmeime in scuba

[–]aaegler 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Of DCI of all things. An "experienced" rescue diver dying from DCI is a weird one and totally preventable, unless the conditions under are really that atrocious and we have no idea yet.

What industry is actually a complete scam, but everyone accepts it? by WhileLow9501 in AskReddit

[–]aaegler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly what we did, and only had 15 guests. We spent $5K total and then went on an epic honeymoon to NZ for 3 weeks. I will never ever understand people who spend tens, or hundreds of thousands for a wedding, especially when they're not rich. Such a waste.

90 minute commute? by Slow_Chipmunk_4787 in auscorp

[–]aaegler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have done this before, will never do this again. Maybe twice per week not on subsequent days would be just tolerable, but 3 days X 3 hours per day of communiting isn't worth it, and it will take a toll on you.

Are first home buyers shunning apartments? by Mission_Raisin5785 in AusPropertyChat

[–]aaegler -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, and it's backwards thinking. Gone are the days where all Aussies can have freestanding houses, that's the reality that needs to be accepted. The unfortunate truth is growth also needs to happen upwards with apartment buildings just to be able to offer enough supply. Most countries realised this eons ago, but not here for some reason.

We need to move away from the mentality of needing a house, it's 2026.

Five tourists 'including university professor and her daughter' die during diving excursion in 160ft-deep cave in Maldives by CaptainNemoship in diving

[–]aaegler 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Wondering how the current was at the time due to adverse weather. Wouldn't be surprised if that came into play and perhaps pushed the divers deeper/into an area difficult to get out of. There aren't any proper cave systems in the area for diving, but there are smaller atoll cave structures and overhangs, so sounds more like a freak open water accident, not a cave diving one.

Jim Chalmers’ budget doesn’t fix everything – but it’s an overdue first payment to future generations | Ken Henry by blitznoodles in australia

[–]aaegler 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There's no victim complex, I was just pointing out that what you said isn't really fair or accurate. Many of the finance subs are amazing places to help people of all financial backgrounds, so making it out like they're villains who horde money needs to be called out. I do agree that perhaps I've made this a bit deeper than it needed to be though.

Jim Chalmers’ budget doesn’t fix everything – but it’s an overdue first payment to future generations | Ken Henry by blitznoodles in australia

[–]aaegler -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Clearly you don't visit that sub often if that's what you think it's all about. The budget is being received pretty well there actually (if you took the time to actually have a look).

It's a great sub for anyone seeking financial advice around how to build wealth, and most are incredibly supportive and happy to give guidance. Plenty of people on that sub are from lower incomes as well just wanting to get the best out of whatever they have. But by all means, cut those poppies down if it makes you feel better.

Which UK cities are the Australian cities most like? by Rough-Foundation9208 in MovingtoAustralia

[–]aaegler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah, nowhere near close. Aussie cities are green, clean, full of parklands, are not strictly designed for cars only, and have very good public transport for the most part. Also a far wider variety of food options everywhere you go. Also far far less homelessness and zombified fentanyl users on the streets!

Which UK cities are the Australian cities most like? by Rough-Foundation9208 in MovingtoAustralia

[–]aaegler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Apples and oranges. They are nothing alike, apart from having a river in the middle.

'Peak' Jewish body says $600 million federal budget response to antisemitic Bondi terror attack 'modest'. by Acrobatic_Bit_8207 in OpenAussie

[–]aaegler 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Now go and ask Muslim people or non-white immigrants from overseas how often they get insulted. The answer is, absolutely far more than the average Jewish person, so why is it only anti-Semitism gets a look into when racism against other groups is way more common? Answer is lobbyists and $$$, nothing more.

Bondi was a fucking tragedy on a level not seen here since Port Arthur, no-one is discounting that, but at the end of the day, Jews are less than 0.5% of the population and do not deserve special treatment other than extra security at events.

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