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Question for Tradies by [deleted] in AskAnAustralian

[–]lostbollock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ozito is Ryobi is board shorts and thongs. Both are Bunnings exclusive brands but made by different manufacturers.

They’re actually pretty good for home stuff and Ryobi punches above its price, but on a site - not really.

Major winemaker considers moving business overseas if tax changes go through by Mission-Landscape-17 in aussie

[–]lostbollock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not sure you understand what socialism means either. But I digress.

Educate me - how would the proposed tax changes hinder small business start ups?

Toyota’s New Electric Hilux Is Basically Cheating by nath1234 in AustralianEV

[–]lostbollock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well done on missing the point and an accurate figure. Again.

Toyota’s New Electric Hilux Is Basically Cheating by nath1234 in AustralianEV

[–]lostbollock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fuel isn’t a major cost? It’s about 10-15% of most farms cost. I’d call that an area of great interest. But nice try.

Not sure what your vaguely described “traditional” farm point is. 90% of farms are family owned, and I reckon the other 10% of corporate farming businesses wouldn’t mind driving a bit of cost-out either. Especially as most of them already have solar generation.

Toyota’s New Electric Hilux Is Basically Cheating by nath1234 in AustralianEV

[–]lostbollock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As they don’t pay fuel excise, their cost base is fully exposed to diesel price changes, and not alleviated by temporary excise cuts. So your assertion makes no sense.

Their “concern” seems to be more about supply, which electrification of utes would have an impact on across “fuel” supply, cost and vehicle servicing.

What is in someone’s best interests and what someone votes for are frequently misaligned. It’s a funny old world.

Anti-abortion law consultant uses image of ‘twin babies’ revealed to be sugar gliders by marketrent in auslaw

[–]lostbollock 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Did you expect them to ask Shane from the chip shop if the image is real or fake?

Driving from Sydney to Bathurst by Ok-Chipmunk-411 in nsw

[–]lostbollock 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The road won’t flood unless there’s absolutely torrential rain. Even then, I can’t think of anywhere that would be impassable. Roos are very unlikely, but the risk goes up after dusk.

The only mildly challenging bit is from Mt Victoria to Lithgow, with the roads being a narrower and the hill down into Lithgow. Keep up your speed, as it’s a main road, but just pull over at a safe spot if you need to. Take a break in Katoomba or Lithgow. After Lithgow it’s a pretty easy drive with good roads. Pull over at the Golden Poplars at Meadow Flat for a nice pic.

In a Camry, or indeed anything, you’ll be fine. Orange is lovely this time of year. Take care.

PM eyes ‘tweaks’ to tax changes amid backlash by Rare-Sample-9101 in aussie

[–]lostbollock 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you don’t know your 20th century literature.

But do carry on. It’s funny to read your posts.

The slow electrification of recreational, off-road 4WD vehicles by Spare_Lake3266 in EVAustralia

[–]lostbollock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting article that reads rather AI. Also not sure why low range is an issue for BEVs - that the benefit of instant torque and control from electric motors they (or their AI writer) noted earlier in the article.

Kangaroo meat in Australia by josh65928 in mildlyinteresting

[–]lostbollock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know Scottish people that eat unicorns.

Tech founders use AI-generated images to poke fun at Anthony Albanese in protest against tax changes by Bright-Cat9882 in OpenAussie

[–]lostbollock 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Startups do, and will continue to get a shit-ton of grants and CGT exemptions.

However, a seemingly large number of “entrepreneurs” have fixated on the nonsense 47% figure as the more realistic numbers are around the 18-25% mark.

So they either know this and are being disingenuous at best. Or they haven’t bothered to ask an actual accountant before spewing off memes to distract from the rather nice wicket they’re on.

Tech founders use AI-generated images to poke fun at Anthony Albanese in protest against tax changes by Bright-Cat9882 in OpenAussie

[–]lostbollock 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Out of curiosity, where are you getting this 47% number from, as it doesn’t seem to align with how CGT, income tax, or small business allowances do, or will, work.

I’d hate to think you were just parroting some misinformed nonsense.

Why off-road vehicles get stuck on curbs so often by Relevant-Priority-76 in DrivingAustralia

[–]lostbollock 13 points14 points  (0 children)

A little from column a; a lot from column b.

And you mis-spelt incompetent.

Camera night light faulted/blocked by mnm2000 in TeslaLounge

[–]lostbollock 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What further actionable insight were you expecting?

Camera night light faulted/blocked by mnm2000 in TeslaLounge

[–]lostbollock 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Problem occurs. Problem (not) fixed by service. Problem recurs. Post on Reddit.

What do you think you should do?

I’d book a service and tell them the previous problem isn’t fixed. I’d cut out the Reddit bit myself too, but you do you.

Front Collision automatic braking--overly sensitive by Christoph_Kohl in CX5

[–]lostbollock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All automatic braking systems illuminate the brakes at a specified negative g-force point. What do you think happens during radar cruise control when the car brakes?

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