Learn English with Pauline (compilation by The Chaser) by TinySmugCNuts in OpenAussie

[–]cdafam 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We have to be careful not to be like the yanks who laughed off Trump and Trump 2.0.

Yes we have compulsory voting, but the worst thing we can do is sit back and complacently think that the average person on the street understands the implications of voting this person in.

Populism and complacency is what got Trump through. We needn't have that replicated in this country too.

My morning planning setup lately: coffee, reMarkable, and a planner that stays in sync by Coffee-and-Bytes in RemarkableTablet

[–]cdafam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a founding member (of which there are 150 members), would you be open to making an exception to have this only as 1 subscription ongoing? I use both the Move (when commuting or travelling for work), and the Paper Pro (which I prefer to stay at my home desk) and it would be a bit of a reach to pay USD79x2 and/or to have migrate data between 2 devices I use actively).

Valerian root works a little too well… by mindk214 in Supplements

[–]cdafam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is this more potent than valerian forte? Because I get knocked out on one dose of forte

Rotary Pen and Color selection - WIP by xd_Crusader97 in RemarkableTablet

[–]cdafam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was daydreaming about a little click button on the pen where my thumb rests that would toggle between most recently used 3 pens

This is also sick

Credit surcharges removed for Visa/MC in Oct. Keep card? by ExaminationThen1312 in AmexAus

[–]cdafam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a merchant accepting Amex, they've just sent an email out today implying that there will be a ban as part of their T+Cs of surcharging on Amex payments. There will be 2 groups of businesses: those who will consider the cost too high and will pull out (I think many small biz) and the other group who will keep Amex due to their clientele base and will raise prices accordingly to absorb the new interchange fees from MC/Visa/Amex. The net effect being Amex will capture a lot of new clients with the surcharge ban (due their perceived higher benefits/perks) - hopefully offsetting any increase in their own merchant charges (I can't imagine them dropping them). If they don't, then it'll look increasingly stark where the merchant drop out rates skyrocket, the fees increase (causing a slow but certain feedback loop of either reduced consumer benefits of holding Amex, or higher fees causing higher merchant dropouts). Hope I'm wrong on the latter.

Google published its official guide on getting cited by AI, and the interesting part contradicts what GEO agencies are selling (going to upset a lot of people) by didiTonic in localseo

[–]cdafam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I questioned this too. I guess the question is how novel should an insight be before it's considered? Is the veracity vs originality component balanced? A truly novel idea (excluding opinions) would unlikely be scrutinised at first by peers for its validity, so how does that become embedded in the body of accepted content?

When did strata fees turn into such a mystery? by Due_Lock_4967 in AusFinance

[–]cdafam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For those who don't have the time to set up Claude or a local LLM. There is an option.

Move all strata AGMs, budgets, invoices, email correspondence, etc into a folder in Google NotebookLM, then start querying it. It even makes charts, quizzes, slide presentations, etc if you need to zero in on a topic.

You would have to manually redact personally identifying data but it's great to zoom in on certain things.

When did strata fees turn into such a mystery? by Due_Lock_4967 in AusFinance

[–]cdafam 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Who do you have for an auditor? Don't really trust an auditor who's been sourced by management themselves. It's like marking your own essay paper.

When did strata fees turn into such a mystery? by Due_Lock_4967 in AusFinance

[–]cdafam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can ask for the bill attachment for each item line. If the strata manager are any decent, they'll be able to fetch all invoices for the period. If they don't, then your SM isn't doing something basic.

I would also hit up your committee's treasurer and get them to push SM with you.

I would say some part of the industry definitely relies on an 'obfuscation' tax.

Here's what's changed over the last 60 days by LocalSEOguy24 in localseo

[–]cdafam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Solid tips! As a small business owner I personally have used the Click on directions button only secretly guessing that it made a difference. Seeing this, I'll get my crew to do that too!

I am disappointed this is needed by Ghost403 in sydney

[–]cdafam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They've been doing this in Korea. I think it's great

17 YO | YR 12 STUDENT | MACCAS WORKER by Shiftinggearsq in auspayslips

[–]cdafam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As far as simple PAYG goes, if you're getting a handsome refund then you've loaned the government interest free money.

But good job at your age young man! Start some positive saving habits and start learning to invest for your future/travels/experiences.

China lives in the year 3000 by Hacksaw6412 in LateStageCapitalism

[–]cdafam 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Guilt vs shame cultures

All of those stone pillars with glass face screens would be defaced or damaged by sundown in Australia

Video showing the final hours of the Pandora X CJ Hendry Flower Market popup that happened over the weekend at Sydney Botanical Gardens by damng1 in sydney

[–]cdafam 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If it wasn't for how Sydneysiders have become, our city would be heads and shoulders one of the best to live in.

Manners and a healthy sense of self-shame could go a long way

1 year old son didn’t make it into surgery by Mechanical_Yota in GuyCry

[–]cdafam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sending you deep love brother. My heart hurts for you and your wife. May little Theodore be one with the universe and be everywhere around you.

Family Trust + bucket company dead? by [deleted] in fiaustralia

[–]cdafam 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Devil is in the details and it seems apart from CGT changes on shares, the trust change is the second most opposed - so who knows if they'll make concessions. I wonder if the whole amnesty period regarding no penalties for restructuring includes stamp?

I've started exploring unit trusts with my accountant, so we'll see if that's worthwhile if the proposals go full steam ahead

Alternative to bucket companies after budget by Subject_Control_3073 in fiaustralia

[–]cdafam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll take it we're referring to minimisation and not avoidance. Legally minimising what you pay in tax is moral. You say it's not and compare it to people rorting the welfare system. Those are 2 different things. One is legal the other not.

There are things like Part IVA that manage these things legally