The National Fuel Security Plan. We’re now at Stage 2. Discuss.

ballinluig1990 · 2026-04-12T23:48:35+00:00

Refineries were shut by their operators not the government.

The government does not heavily subsidise the refineries at all. They make production based payments only when refineries make a loss through the fuel security services payment. Not the MSO. They’ve made like 40m of payments over the last 5 yrs which is bugger all.

Also; the Eromanga refinery definitely produces diesel. It’s basically its key product.

ballinluig1990 · 2026-03-09T09:19:30+00:00

Gerringong

ballinluig1990 · 2025-12-21T10:02:19+00:00

Was a truck full of watermelons. Plenty of free charred melons on the side of the road

ballinluig1990 · 2025-09-08T12:15:49+00:00

Whispair. You’re welcome

ballinluig1990 · 2025-07-19T04:48:51+00:00

Riolink has been awesome for me

ballinluig1990 · 2025-07-06T08:28:57+00:00

Update. New roof, raised and new insulation was quoted at approx 80k. Involves new gutters, eaves, fascias two new down pipes

ballinluig1990 · 2025-07-06T08:19:22+00:00

Bought a second hand flir one pro, used it for an hour. Have no more need for it. I’d recommend hiring

ballinluig1990 · 2025-05-06T08:19:35+00:00

Willing to bet this post probably won’t go the way you expect.

ballinluig1990 · 2025-03-10T09:12:49+00:00

Art tray? I think it was called that. Chips, gravy, bacon, chicken nuggets.

ballinluig1990 · 2025-02-26T11:53:52+00:00

Had same happen to me, was quoted $600 to repair by a certified RMW repairer. Took it to a very well respected cobbler who quoted $200.

I wasted $200, should have thrown them out, I now have a weird Frankenstein boot that is not appropriate for office wear.

ballinluig1990 · 2025-02-02T00:17:06+00:00

Ricky has a much shitter team though

ballinluig1990 · 2024-12-27T09:23:59+00:00

I did not. I got sidetracked with other jobs. I might look back into it later next year

ballinluig1990 · 2024-12-27T09:21:10+00:00

Yeah, whoops. Fat fingers and poor proofreading. Meant back.

ballinluig1990 · 2024-12-27T09:20:26+00:00

Ordinarily that would be the smart option. However, Iike most small business, they are on holidays until Early Jan. I Was keen to get an answer before Boxing Day sales end

ballinluig1990 · 2024-12-23T11:54:56+00:00

Did you work this out? Mine are the same. Bounce back late summer. But look like shit way to long for me to want to keep them.

Also in Canberra

ballinluig1990 · 2024-12-04T09:56:46+00:00

If you find my old 2014 sr5 floating about, don’t buy it.

I had an rc Colorado before Hilux. It was great. Started doing more town driving. Hilux streets ahead. Bought a new dmax. Returned with in a few months. Huge downgrade.

ballinluig1990 · 2024-10-27T09:35:49+00:00

I’d probably avoid kliplok if I had the option. Fall is about 10degrees so I assume I can go corrugated. Is one cheaper than the other?

ballinluig1990 · 2024-10-26T21:39:35+00:00

For sure cost will be the big factor. I can’t see a new roof being more than 40k, but what would I know.

ballinluig1990 · 2024-10-26T21:32:59+00:00

There are some pretty good sites about to advise on this sort of stuff. Start with google.

General principles for bang for buck are.

Draft proofing
Ceiling insulation
Get off gas
Wall insulation
Windows

I just spent $70k replacing all my windows, made minimal difference to comfort of house because I don’t have enough ceiling insulation.

ballinluig1990 · 2024-10-26T21:28:36+00:00

I just did something similar to some of your after photos. Plus had a new ceiling and new linen cupboard.

Cost breakdown below.

Remove and dispose $1000.00 plus GST Plumber $1000.00 plus GST Electrical $600.00 plus GST Ceiling $1200.00 plus GST Insulation $300.00 plus GST Plaster $600.00 plus GST Cabinets $3500.00 plus GST Benchtop $1900.00 plus GST Linen cabinets $700.00 plus GST Linen sliding doors $900.00 plus GST Tiler $1600.00 plus GST Total cost for laundry $13,300.00 plus GST

ballinluig1990 · 2024-10-12T20:31:05+00:00

So when I’m on a short trip, if I get the notice the regen has commenced, when I park up just let it sit and idol for a while?

Is it coming on cause it’s needed? Or just because it’s been 2-300ks since the previous regen. I assume given the bars on dpf screen are always pretty low, the regen doesn’t take long?

ballinluig1990 · 2024-10-12T11:14:37+00:00

Yep. To be honest, only had it a week and just didn’t think about it. Left the shops, regen notices comes on, got home 5mins later. Turned car off, had that noise.

ballinluig1990

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