The state of the economy at the street level

[wayneL]

I've no idea what that even is but I'd use an engine as the test.

Is it strong enough to run an engine on it? If not, make it stronger then.

From AI:

Doppelbock Beer Definition

What is doppelbock

Doppelbock is a strong, dark, malty lager beer traditionally brewed by German monasteries. It is characterized by its rich, full-bodied flavor and high alcohol content, typically ranging from 7-12% ABV.

Are there higher alcoholic versions?

Yes, there are higher alcoholic versions of doppelbock, known as "Sticke" or "Eisbock". These have an alcohol content ranging from 9-15% ABV.

Are there any as high as 19%

Yes, some versions of Eisbock can have alcohol content as high as 19%. However, these are not commonly found and are considered to be strong, specialty beers.

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I had one of these when I was in Bavaria; they did say it was a special spring beer. I had already had a few dunkelweisbier... Needless to say that one knocked me on my backside

<ETA> yes it I am sure it could have run my defender 90 quite adequately.

 

[divs4ever]

I've no idea what that even is but I'd use an engine as the test.

Is it strong enough to run an engine on it? If not, make it stronger then.

NOW , you are catching on ( something that evades those pesky smart-meters )

 

[SirRumpole]

Retail sales declining as inflation bites.

Australian retailers had a worse-than-expected Christmas amid cost of living pressures

There are clearer signs that consumers are feeling the pain of high inflation and successive interest rate hikes with Australian retailers posting their first drop in sales in almost a year.

www.abc.net.au

 

[moXJO]

Retail sales declining as inflation bites.

Australian retailers had a worse-than-expected Christmas amid cost of living pressures

There are clearer signs that consumers are feeling the pain of high inflation and successive interest rate hikes with Australian retailers posting their first drop in sales in almost a year.

www.abc.net.au

2 speed economy most likely. Commodities should do well.

 

[Knobby22]

Had to go to site to measure a completed sports lighting job. Spoke to an electrician who was from the company that did the upgrade who was there to help.

We didn't finish till after 10:30pm and I asked him where he lived. An hour to the east where housing is cheaper.

He was really worried and asking about other designs I was doing that might be coming up for tender.

He said overtime drying up, payments on house increasing, young family. Felt for him. Really hope interest rates don't go too much higher.

 

[SirRumpole]

Are we headed for Rrrr.... ?

From the evil ABC.

Early signs point to recession in Australia

From a drop in retail sales to falling house prices, there are signs pointing towards a recession in Australia. How will the Reserve Bank respond?

www.abc.net.au

 

[The Triangle]

Had to go to site to measure a completed sports lighting job. Spoke to an electrician who was from the company that did the upgrade who was there to help.

We didn't finish till after 10:30pm and I asked him where he lived. An hour to the east where housing is cheaper.

He was really worried and asking about other designs I was doing that might be coming up for tender.

He said overtime drying up, payments on house increasing, young family. Felt for him. Really hope interest rates don't go too much higher.

Plenty of electrician jobs in WA. Should be able to walk into 60$/h with no mining experience and have all the hours you could ever want.

 

[sptrawler]

Looks like the subbies are getting fed up with the builders not paying.

Tradie takes revenge over allegedly unpaid work: 'It all comes off'

A tradie's filmed himself taking revenge on a builder after allegedly being shortchanged for a $6,700 job. Find out what he did.

au.news.yahoo.com

 

[greggles]

Looks like the subbies are getting fed up with the builders not paying.

Tradie takes revenge over allegedly unpaid work: 'It all comes off'

A tradie's filmed himself taking revenge on a builder after allegedly being shortchanged for a $6,700 job. Find out what he did.

au.news.yahoo.com

Good on him. Shame he didn't knock out a few of his teeth too. Thanks to an increasing number of cowboys and grubs in the industry, being a builder now has almost as much of a stigma attached to it as being a real estate developer, used car salesman, lawyer or politician.

 

[Smurf1976]

Went to Melbourne on Friday then spent the weekend in Sydney.

Reason as per the music thread https://www.aussiestockforums.com/threads/music-what-are-asf-members-listening-to.2569/page-337

Random observations of some relevance:

Nightlife of all sorts is pumping. Sold out concerts, full pubs and cafes and so on. Everything looks busy with the exception of fast food places that seemed rather quiet.

City streets didn't seem at all crowded in the daytime.

Planes full to capacity.

Melbourne seems to be developing a definite underclass. The number of homeless I saw in the CBD actually did shock me - I'm sure it didn't used to be like that, at least not so visible. Bearing in mind I haven't been there for years, other trips to Melbourne in recent times haven't involved the CBD, so I'm seeing close to a decade's worth of change there in one hit and it's jarring.

 

[farmerge]

Went to Melbourne on Friday then spent the weekend in Sydney.

Reason as per the music thread https://www.aussiestockforums.com/threads/music-what-are-asf-members-listening-to.2569/page-337

Random observations of some relevance:

Nightlife of all sorts is pumping. Sold out concerts, full pubs and cafes and so on. Everything looks busy with the exception of fast food places that seemed rather quiet.

City streets didn't seem at all crowded in the daytime.

Planes full to capacity.

Melbourne seems to be developing a definite underclass. The number of homeless I saw in the CBD actually did shock me - I'm sure it didn't used to be like that, at least not so visible. Bearing in mind I haven't been there for years, other trips to Melbourne in recent times haven't involved the CBD, so I'm seeing close to a decade's worth of change there in one hit and it's jarring.

Perhaps just a way of the times. Percentage wise maybe about the same, just more visible these days. rather than frequenting the shadows they, the homeless and less fortunate, perhaps look to be seen!!!!

 

[Smurf1976]

Perhaps just a way of the times. Percentage wise maybe about the same, just more visible these days. rather than frequenting the shadows they, the homeless and less fortunate, perhaps look to be seen!!!!

Could be, I don't know really.

Just an observation since I haven't been into the Melbourne CBD for many years. I've nothing against the place, just that I've simply no reason to go there unless for some specific one-off purpose. Been there, seen it, don't know anyone living in Melbourne, etc. So generally no reason to go there.

So I'm seeing years' worth of change all at once and the homeless issue is one I just wasn't expecting. I sure don't recall there being as much visibility of it in the past.

 

[SirRumpole]

Could be, I don't know really.

Just an observation since I haven't been into the Melbourne CBD for many years. I've nothing against the place, just that I've simply no reason to go there unless for some specific one-off purpose. Been there, seen it, don't know anyone living in Melbourne, etc. So generally no reason to go there.

So I'm seeing years' worth of change all at once and the homeless issue is one I just wasn't expecting. I sure don't recall there being as much visibility of it in the past.

Did you get an idea of the demographics n of t he homeless ? Ie old or young, migrants etc? Any demographic more present ?

 

[farmerge]

Could be, I don't know really.

Just an observation since I haven't been into the Melbourne CBD for many years. I've nothing against the place, just that I've simply no reason to go there unless for some specific one-off purpose. Been there, seen it, don't know anyone living in Melbourne, etc. So generally no reason to go there.

So I'm seeing years' worth of change all at once and the homeless issue is one I just wasn't expecting. I sure don't recall there being as much visibility of it in the past.

Same here Haven't been near Sydney or Melbourne in ovr 40 years. Not a city person. Like a bit of space around me. Same as here in Perth Don't go near the place unless I really have to. Commuting by train is bad and parking a car even worse.

 

[UMike]

Seen a lot of homeless people in the burbs (Melbourne).

Been that way for at least 7 years.

 

[farmerge]

Seen a lot of homeless people in the burbs (Melbourne).

Been that way for at least 7 years.

Way of the times now.
Have noticed a few begging at traffic lights and in the shopping centres we frequent. Well not so much me, but She who is never wrong says it is getting more common.

 

[Smurf1976]

Did you get an idea of the demographics n of t he homeless ? Ie old or young, migrants etc? Any demographic more present ?

Wasn't paying enough attention sorry. Just noticed their presence but didn't really look at details.

 

[sptrawler]

Interesting article:

Housing crisis: Sydney woman's heartbreaking decision after 'shock' eviction

Working as a full-time chef in Sydney, 53-year-old Cathy never expected to end up homeless. She is one of many surprising victims of the nation's worsening housing crisis. Read her story.

au.news.yahoo.com

 

[SirRumpole]

Interesting article:

Housing crisis: Sydney woman's heartbreaking decision after 'shock' eviction

Working as a full-time chef in Sydney, 53-year-old Cathy never expected to end up homeless. She is one of many surprising victims of the nation's worsening housing crisis. Read her story.

au.news.yahoo.com

I really think it's time to bring in some form of rent control, temporarily at least.

Stuff the landlords for a while the homeless thing is getting out of hand.

Yes, costs of servicing a mortgage have gone up, but landlords have had it pretty good for a while, time to give something back.

 

[wayneL]

I really think it's time to bring in some form of rent control, temporarily at least.

Stuff the landlords for a while the homeless thing is getting out of hand.

Yes, costs of servicing a mortgage have gone up, but landlords have had it pretty good for a while, time to give something back.

That may invoke the law of unintended consequences. I've got no love for landlords as a group, but I think they're the bit player in this saga.

It's the policies of successive governments that have led us here. If you invoke authoritarian control over landlords, you may just find that the supply of housing for rent even worse. IMNTBCHO