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• on any structure within a road reserve.
Council will write to the election candidates during the election campaign to remind them of their responsibilities for election posters.
The relevant sections of legislation can be downloaded below:
Election Act 2017
https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/#/view/act/2017/66/part7/div14/subDiv3/sec184
State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008
https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/#/view/EPI/2008/572/part2/div2/subDiv13https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/#/view/EPI/2008/572/part2/div2/subDiv13
Bathurst Regional Council
I'm in his electorate
I'm curious if Mid-Coast Shire has the same regulations; David Gillespie had his face stapled on just about every tree on the Bucketts Way up to Gloucester, and a few on the road to Nabiac for good measure.
Also, there's still a couple of UAP signs lying in a little ditch which I see on my morning walk (Port Stephens). It says a lot about how little that 'party' cares about keeping Australia beautiful.
Who cares
https://www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/files/assets/public/document-resources/policies-amp-related-documents/election-candidate-campaign-signage-policy-version-2.pdf
>Signage must:
• be fastened securely to suitably durable supporting frame so that they cannot become
detached in high winds and endanger safety;
• be in good repair and condition at all times; and
• be removed within seven (7) days of the election. Failure to do so will result in removal by
Council at a cost to the candidate.
I think they were compliant, then. All were in good condition and looked well-fitted to the tree. I don't know if they're still there, though, as I haven't been up since the election.
So tonight on the way home from work, I had no idea there was a cop behind me and my mate was ahead of me, Im still not sure if I was tailgating him but I defo was close to him, I was high beaming him like we usually do to each other and about a minute down the road the dreaded lights flashed behind me, cop comes over a little mad saying “do you know why I pulled you over” I am very apologetic saying sorry that’s my mate we do it to each other he goes on about how he doesn’t care if it’s my mate and that, asks me if I like my license and all that, get breathalysed the whole lot, looks at my digital licence. He was saying I was on the edge of speeding and how I was tailgating and high beaming.then asks me what I have learnt tonight and all that goes back to his car lights turn off and I leave. Basically I’m curious if he can fine me with out him taking any details just a little stressed. Also I’m on my p’s any one know if I’m gonna get a fine?
You would know if you got a fine. You would also know not to f around in your car now, seems fun and silly but that’s how ppl crash, die, get seriously injured etc.
Please don’t drink and drive, drive tired, or do stupid stuff
Yes, if he has your licence and registration, you can be posted a fine. It’s more likely that he would have handed you a ticket roadside though so you’re probably off the hook.
Which is a shame, because it sounds like you deserve a fine. Please stop being a fuckwit while you’re operating a vehicle. A fine will be the least of your worries when you kill some poor cunt.
I doubt you'll get a fine, but you still "could".
If you don't, consider yourself damn lucky.
You're a P plater, you're standing on a balance beam - one knock and you'll lose your licence. You did several things illegal, to a cop. I really hope this is a wake up.
Id say no fine. A lecture and lesson learnt. Cars arent toys. Tailgating in NSW is something like $300 and demerits.
Just check your mailbox or call up Revenue NSW to see if there are any fines in your name. Usually you will get a ticket and have to sign it. However, he could have reported it and it needs to be finalised. Just wait and see - but there's a likely chance you wont lose your licence or else you would have lost it on the spot.
All in all, the lesson is, don't do it again. We all make mistakes and we are all human so don't feel too bad. Just consider yourself lucky and deal with the consequences if they come. Goodluck!
Usually you’ll get a fine on the spot but there is still a possibility u might get one in the mail, as the officer will write their report, which is reviewed by the sergeant n they can decide to fine u… I hope u don’t get one but I also hope you’ve learnt from this
Yeh it wasn’t speeding it’s just stupid I’ve realised now though
He just had a look at my digital licence hoping I’m all good
I most definitely have learnt lol
I’d be very happy for them to replace the NSW flag with the Aboriginal flag. Huge cost saving on installation and ongoing maintenance.
I’m an ignorant NSWelshman and didn’t even realise there was a NSW flag on there!
Yeah, it's not a brown paper bag and a shifty handshake on a field of dollar signs and dead koalas.
Yeah nah
It’s funny that the flag has England three times:
* it has the lions
* it has the St Georges cross in the shield and
* it has the St Georges cross in the union Jack
Nah
Nah
I love the state flag. I much prefer it to the national flag.
I reckon just a sky blue flag with a Waratah on one side and that lion and shit on the other
We have a state flag?
Yes. Lose the Union Jack.
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Yes. Of course it’s outdated. It’s not the most important issue in our lives. But it would be appropriate to update the flag. I’m happy to wait until after we leave the monarchy so that we can ditch the Union Jack.
Yeah it doesn't say NSW does it?
A succinct and expeditious answer!
Fair enough - I was curious what other people think because after reading the article I thought I don't think much either way about the State flag.
Do you like the symbolic nature of it?
"This is a flag from a British colony dating from the 1860s. It is pre-federation and represents a political entity that no longer exists. The symbols are those which exert British authority."
Yeah, it seems we do. It normally flies on top of the Harbour Bridge along with the Australian flag.
NSW govt is spending $25mill on an extra flagpole so we can fly the Aboriginal flag as well as the NSW flag and the Australian flag - wouldn't it be cheaper to just ditch the NSW flag? Do we really care about the NSW flag?
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"Exert British authority".
Yeah I certainly feel like we are being held against our will by our British "owners".
What current British oppression affects on your life on a daily basis? (Physical, not mental)
I don't understand the idea of "(representing) a political entity that no longer exists"; the colonies endure in the form of the states. Just because it dates back to the 19th century does not mean it is naturally obsolete; the Danish flag has existed for centuries, and I don't think anyone is trying to start a debate on it.
I think the British symbols both reflect our heritage and our present; Australia was colonised by Britain, it is thanks to British institutions and models that our country became prosperous, pluralistic, and democratic (and considerably more so than settler colonies of other European powers, like Spain), and our values as a society remain very close to those of Britain and other Commonwealth countries, even as demographics have changed over time.
Plus, on a purely aesthetic level, the Union Jack is something special.
An essential part of history. At one stage, the eastern (almost half) of Australia was New South Wales.
The bit in italics is a quote from the article - that's what quotation marks and italics generally mean....
You misunderstand. They're pointing out the disconnect between the flag and our current reality. The flag says we are a British colony; we are not that anymore.
The colony of New South Wales no longer exists as a legal entity - it is that simple. We still fly the same flag even though NSW is now State - however I doubt very much you don't understand the argument - you simply do not agree with what was written in the article.
I grabbed this off NSW govt website (which by the way has quite a lovely waratah logo) -
"*The Colonial Naval Defence Act of 1865 meant that any British colony could legally have its own vessels of war and could use a flag with the Blue Ensign and the colony’s badge. The Blue Ensign flag features the Union Jack in the top left of a blue flag.
The earliest badge of the Colony of NSW was the Red Cross of St George on a silver field. The British Government authorised this to be used on 7 August 1869. "*
It could be the flag of any British colony and doesn't have any symbolic references to New South Wales or even Australia (at least the Australian flag has the Southern Cross and the Federation Star). In other words it just smacks of colonial rule which is historically accurate but haven't we moved on a bit since then? It has absolutely no sense of place - it could be the flag of somewhere in India or the Carribbean - you see it - it says "colony" - it doesn't say New South Wales.
I don't disagree with you about the aesthetic value of the Union Jack however it does symbolically represent another group of countries.
I also like the Danish flag - it symbolises Denmark plus it has no references to any other country - it is essentially Danish, of course nobody wants to change it - it is an entirely spurious argument to compare it to the NSW flag.
New Zealand was also part of NSW until 1841and it isn't any more, neither are Victoria or Queensland. History is history, it wouldn't change if we changed the flag - nor would history change if we didn't fly the NSW flag on the Bridge, but it would save $25million.
It's historic. And whether you believe colonisation was a good or a bad thing, it's an important part of our history.
The NSW vouchers expire in 4 days and I haven’t used any of my Discover vouchers yet. I live in an area that doesn’t have much included in terms of discovery, and I have no children/nieces/nephews to buy the kid friendly experiences. Wondering if I can buy gift cards or similar online that I can use elsewhere? I tried buying it for the movies but it wouldn’t let me!
I’d be happy to buy something and give it to my dad who lives in an area with more options!
We donated ours. There’s an option in the app to donate them for sick children to go to zoos etc.
you can redeem one for a [double ticket pass or a lux pass with hoyts](https://www.hoyts.com.au/offers-events/offers/hey-nsw-dine-discover-with-us?selectedDate=2022-06-26) cinemas that is valid for 3 years :)
I donated all of mine to Mogo zoo on the south coast, you might have seen the photos of the [Giraffes as the fires approached the Zoo two summers ago.](https://imgur.com/VLQdwps)
You can do it over the phone but can only do one voucher per day.
https://mogowildlifepark.com.au/
Great question. We haven’t used any of ours. Would love to know
Some clubs will take your dine voucher in exchange for a voucher/credit to use at that club with a year long expiry date. Wenty Leagues is doing this.
Hoyts was taking them for movie vouchers that last for 3 years, I believe.
You can buy $25 Red Balloon experience vouchers and then do a one off exchange of them for a better more expensive experience up to the value of all the vouchers.
Pro tip: Hoyts won't let you redeem multiple vouchers in one day...
HOWEVER... The discover and dine vouchers are different. You are actually able to redeem one Discover AND one Dine voucher in a day. I just did this successfully, unfortunately I discovered this just after midnight so I didn't get double orders yesterday. Between me and Mrs managed to get 2 X Luxe and 4 X admit 2 at the last moment.
thats Symbio =)
Thank you!!
Just wondering how many here are on or were on the work comp system?
I have been. I was it for about a month. What questions do you have?
I nearly broke my arm at work, 4 years ago. I had over 200 hours of sick leave. I chose to avoid workers comp and use that. I think it would work well for most people.
Oh thats good you weren't on it long I've been 3 years in this hell I was just wondering everyone else's experiences. Thanks for your reply
Hopefully you are doing ok now? Yeah 100% in your choice to avoid work comp. I slipped in acid 3 years ago shattered my hip been an absolute nightmare this system. So many dodgey things they try to pull. Thanks for your reply

• on any structure within a road reserve.

Council will write to the election candidates during the election campaign to remind them of their responsibilities for election posters.

The relevant sections of legislation can be downloaded below:

Election Act 2017

https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/#/view/act/2017/66/part7/div14/subDiv3/sec184

State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008

https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/#/view/EPI/2008/572/part2/div2/subDiv13https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/#/view/EPI/2008/572/part2/div2/subDiv13

Bathurst Regional Council

I'm in his electorate

I'm curious if Mid-Coast Shire has the same regulations; David Gillespie had his face stapled on just about every tree on the Bucketts Way up to Gloucester, and a few on the road to Nabiac for good measure.

Also, there's still a couple of UAP signs lying in a little ditch which I see on my morning walk (Port Stephens). It says a lot about how little that 'party' cares about keeping Australia beautiful.

Who cares

https://www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/files/assets/public/document-resources/policies-amp-related-documents/election-candidate-campaign-signage-policy-version-2.pdf

>Signage must:

• be fastened securely to suitably durable supporting frame so that they cannot become

detached in high winds and endanger safety;

• be in good repair and condition at all times; and

• be removed within seven (7) days of the election. Failure to do so will result in removal by

Council at a cost to the candidate.

I think they were compliant, then. All were in good condition and looked well-fitted to the tree. I don't know if they're still there, though, as I haven't been up since the election.

So tonight on the way home from work, I had no idea there was a cop behind me and my mate was ahead of me, Im still not sure if I was tailgating him but I defo was close to him, I was high beaming him like we usually do to each other and about a minute down the road the dreaded lights flashed behind me, cop comes over a little mad saying “do you know why I pulled you over” I am very apologetic saying sorry that’s my mate we do it to each other he goes on about how he doesn’t care if it’s my mate and that, asks me if I like my license and all that, get breathalysed the whole lot, looks at my digital licence. He was saying I was on the edge of speeding and how I was tailgating and high beaming.then asks me what I have learnt tonight and all that goes back to his car lights turn off and I leave. Basically I’m curious if he can fine me with out him taking any details just a little stressed. Also I’m on my p’s any one know if I’m gonna get a fine?

You would know if you got a fine. You would also know not to f around in your car now, seems fun and silly but that’s how ppl crash, die, get seriously injured etc.

Please don’t drink and drive, drive tired, or do stupid stuff

Yes, if he has your licence and registration, you can be posted a fine. It’s more likely that he would have handed you a ticket roadside though so you’re probably off the hook.

Which is a shame, because it sounds like you deserve a fine. Please stop being a fuckwit while you’re operating a vehicle. A fine will be the least of your worries when you kill some poor cunt.

I doubt you'll get a fine, but you still "could".

If you don't, consider yourself damn lucky.

You're a P plater, you're standing on a balance beam - one knock and you'll lose your licence. You did several things illegal, to a cop. I really hope this is a wake up.

Id say no fine. A lecture and lesson learnt. Cars arent toys. Tailgating in NSW is something like $300 and demerits.

Just check your mailbox or call up Revenue NSW to see if there are any fines in your name. Usually you will get a ticket and have to sign it. However, he could have reported it and it needs to be finalised. Just wait and see - but there's a likely chance you wont lose your licence or else you would have lost it on the spot.

All in all, the lesson is, don't do it again. We all make mistakes and we are all human so don't feel too bad. Just consider yourself lucky and deal with the consequences if they come. Goodluck!

Usually you’ll get a fine on the spot but there is still a possibility u might get one in the mail, as the officer will write their report, which is reviewed by the sergeant n they can decide to fine u… I hope u don’t get one but I also hope you’ve learnt from this

Yeh it wasn’t speeding it’s just stupid I’ve realised now though

He just had a look at my digital licence hoping I’m all good

I most definitely have learnt lol

I’d be very happy for them to replace the NSW flag with the Aboriginal flag. Huge cost saving on installation and ongoing maintenance.

I’m an ignorant NSWelshman and didn’t even realise there was a NSW flag on there!

Yeah, it's not a brown paper bag and a shifty handshake on a field of dollar signs and dead koalas.

Yeah nah

It’s funny that the flag has England three times:

* it has the lions

* it has the St Georges cross in the shield and

* it has the St Georges cross in the union Jack

Nah

I love the state flag. I much prefer it to the national flag.

I reckon just a sky blue flag with a Waratah on one side and that lion and shit on the other

We have a state flag?

Yes. Lose the Union Jack.

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Yes. Of course it’s outdated. It’s not the most important issue in our lives. But it would be appropriate to update the flag. I’m happy to wait until after we leave the monarchy so that we can ditch the Union Jack.

Yeah it doesn't say NSW does it?

A succinct and expeditious answer!

Fair enough - I was curious what other people think because after reading the article I thought I don't think much either way about the State flag.

Do you like the symbolic nature of it?

*"This is a flag from a British colony dating from the 1860s. It is pre-federation and represents a political entity that no longer exists. The symbols are those which exert British authority."*

Yeah, it seems we do. It normally flies on top of the Harbour Bridge along with the Australian flag.

NSW govt is spending $25mill on an extra flagpole so we can fly the Aboriginal flag as well as the NSW flag and the Australian flag - wouldn't it be cheaper to just ditch the NSW flag? Do we really care about the NSW flag?

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"Exert British authority".

Yeah I certainly feel like we are being held against our will by our British "owners".

What current British oppression affects on your life on a daily basis? (Physical, not mental)

I don't understand the idea of "(representing) a political entity that no longer exists"; the colonies endure in the form of the states. Just because it dates back to the 19th century does not mean it is naturally obsolete; the Danish flag has existed for centuries, and I don't think anyone is trying to start a debate on it.

I think the British symbols both reflect our heritage and our present; Australia was colonised by Britain, it is thanks to British institutions and models that our country became prosperous, pluralistic, and democratic (and considerably more so than settler colonies of other European powers, like Spain), and our values as a society remain very close to those of Britain and other Commonwealth countries, even as demographics have changed over time.

Plus, on a purely aesthetic level, the Union Jack is something special.

An essential part of history. At one stage, the eastern (almost half) of Australia was New South Wales.

The bit in italics is a quote from the article - that's what quotation marks and italics generally mean....

You misunderstand. They're pointing out the disconnect between the flag and our current reality. The flag says we are a British colony; we are not that anymore.

The colony of New South Wales no longer exists as a legal entity - it is that simple. We still fly the same flag even though NSW is now State - however I doubt very much you don't understand the argument - you simply do not agree with what was written in the article.

I grabbed this off NSW govt website (which by the way has quite a lovely waratah logo) -

"*The Colonial Naval Defence Act of 1865 meant that any British colony could legally have its own vessels of war and could use a flag with the Blue Ensign and the colony’s badge. The Blue Ensign flag features the Union Jack in the top left of a blue flag.

The earliest badge of the Colony of NSW was the Red Cross of St George on a silver field. The British Government authorised this to be used on 7 August 1869. "*

It could be the flag of any British colony and doesn't have any symbolic references to New South Wales or even Australia (at least the Australian flag has the Southern Cross and the Federation Star). In other words it just smacks of colonial rule which is historically accurate but haven't we moved on a bit since then? It has absolutely no sense of place - it could be the flag of somewhere in India or the Carribbean - you see it - it says "colony" - it doesn't say New South Wales.

I don't disagree with you about the aesthetic value of the Union Jack however it does symbolically represent another group of countries.

I also like the Danish flag - it symbolises Denmark plus it has no references to any other country - it is essentially Danish, of course nobody wants to change it - it is an entirely spurious argument to compare it to the NSW flag.

New Zealand was also part of NSW until 1841and it isn't any more, neither are Victoria or Queensland. History is history, it wouldn't change if we changed the flag - nor would history change if we didn't fly the NSW flag on the Bridge, but it would save $25million.

It's historic. And whether you believe colonisation was a good or a bad thing, it's an important part of our history.

The NSW vouchers expire in 4 days and I haven’t used any of my Discover vouchers yet. I live in an area that doesn’t have much included in terms of discovery, and I have no children/nieces/nephews to buy the kid friendly experiences. Wondering if I can buy gift cards or similar online that I can use elsewhere? I tried buying it for the movies but it wouldn’t let me!

I’d be happy to buy something and give it to my dad who lives in an area with more options!

We donated ours. There’s an option in the app to donate them for sick children to go to zoos etc.

you can redeem one for a [double ticket pass or a lux pass with hoyts](https://www.hoyts.com.au/offers-events/offers/hey-nsw-dine-discover-with-us?selectedDate=2022-06-26) cinemas that is valid for 3 years :)

I donated all of mine to Mogo zoo on the south coast, you might have seen the photos of the [Giraffes as the fires approached the Zoo two summers ago.](https://imgur.com/VLQdwps)

You can do it over the phone but can only do one voucher per day.

https://mogowildlifepark.com.au/

Great question. We haven’t used any of ours. Would love to know

Some clubs will take your dine voucher in exchange for a voucher/credit to use at that club with a year long expiry date. Wenty Leagues is doing this.

Hoyts was taking them for movie vouchers that last for 3 years, I believe.

You can buy $25 Red Balloon experience vouchers and then do a one off exchange of them for a better more expensive experience up to the value of all the vouchers.

Pro tip: Hoyts won't let you redeem multiple vouchers in one day...

HOWEVER... The discover and dine vouchers are different. You are actually able to redeem one Discover AND one Dine voucher in a day. I just did this successfully, unfortunately I discovered this just after midnight so I didn't get double orders yesterday. Between me and Mrs managed to get 2 X Luxe and 4 X admit 2 at the last moment.

thats Symbio =)

Thank you!!

Just wondering how many here are on or were on the work comp system?

I have been. I was it for about a month. What questions do you have?

I nearly broke my arm at work, 4 years ago. I had over 200 hours of sick leave. I chose to avoid workers comp and use that. I think it would work well for most people.

Oh thats good you weren't on it long I've been 3 years in this hell I was just wondering everyone else's experiences. Thanks for your reply

Hopefully you are doing ok now? Yeah 100% in your choice to avoid work comp. I slipped in acid 3 years ago shattered my hip been an absolute nightmare this system. So many dodgey things they try to pull. Thanks for your reply