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I got my license suspended a couple of years ago. I can tell you getting your license suspended increases your premiums significantly. (It will double or triple your premiums) Some companies will also not insure you. Try to avoid this if you can.
I also think a traffic lawyer is unnecessary. Not sure what they could offer you that you could not do on your own. But if money is not an issue, then go ahead.
I was able reduce my suspension by going to court. I represented myself. However, I am a health professional and so I think I had a valid reason to keep my license. If you think you may have a case, and want to go down this route - I suggest you do the Traffic Offenders Intervention Program before you go. (Link here: [https://roadsense.org.au/services/traffic-offenders-intervention-program/?gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw8symBhAqEiwAaTA\_\_I5x0Lk-RviU4-usZBNWYcx20gt6TNGArI3XeKz5K1yzSuMa9aw5ihoCZiEQAvD\_BwE](https://roadsense.org.au/services/traffic-offenders-intervention-program/?gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw8symBhAqEiwAaTA__I5x0Lk-RviU4-usZBNWYcx20gt6TNGArI3XeKz5K1yzSuMa9aw5ihoCZiEQAvD_BwE)) This will show the court that you are remorseful and have taken steps to change your behaviour. If you think you have a case and you are able to get the day off, it's worth trying. However getting leniency on your suspension won't help you with your insurance premiums though.
My offense was excessive speeding, which is an automatic suspension. Once the suspension period ends, i did not have to sit another test. However, I am not sure if this is also the case if you lose all your demerit points.
Overall though, I would take the good behaviour option. After my suspension I only had 3 points left on my license until they replenished after 3 years. (Double demerits - lost 10 points in one go) It's a good wake-up call, and it's actually really easy. Just dont drive like a dickhead?
Thank you. I’m not entirely sure I want to risk the 12 months on 2 points, when any small mistake could potentially let me lose my license for 6 months. I think just copping the 3 month period and riding to and from work + using public transport would be the better option to get my license back to “0” when it’s over. Serves me right for fucking about to get me to this stage!
Most insurers I’ve been with will ask if any of the listed drivers have had a suspension in the last 3 years. It makes for about a 30% hike to add my girlfriend who got suspended for 10 over on her bike P’s
I did not say I would be looking for them to overturn me losing my license, I fully accept what I have done and I’m prepared to take whatever option I take. I have already been incredibly humbled by what has happened and I have started taking steps to correct my driving habbits.
Driving BNE->SYD and staying overnight in Port Macquarie with kids aged 6-13. Where can we watch the 5pm Women's World Cup game live this Saturday? Cheers!
Why are you eating the Matildas?
Check the bowling, golf or services clubs.
Typical pubs here, that's about it
The RSL is a big club. Surely they will show it
Settlers inn mate. They have a playground and tvs that’ll show it.
Port city bowling club maybe
Settlers Inn.... Great food and kids play area if they get bored
Something something price of lettuce at Colesworth?
I'll be in Albury for the weekend and my friend and I are looking for somewhere to get our boogie on.
Last time we were in town we went to beer deluxe around 9.30 and they were playing some awesome old school rnb music and had a ball. Can we expect the same again this Saturday night?
We like house and rnb mostly. Stuff you can dance to. And we probably won't be out too late cos we are in our 30s and don't drink.
Any suggestions welcomed
Paddy's (Beer Deluxe) usually has a good dance floor or Public House on Dean St. Zed bar Is popular with the very young crowd.
Recovery Brunch and Bean Station in Wodonga, The Poprietor in Albury or Frankie's.
To start opening fire in an airport is a pretty extreme act, particularly for Australia. It reminds me of how Kim-Jong Nam (?) was drugged by people in that airport.
Port Arthur
Lindt siege
Strathfield shopping centre shooting
Milperra Massacre
[Colonial massacres](https://c21ch.newcastle.edu.au/colonialmassacres/)
The shitting at Engadine Maccas.
The family court murders; they've altered the Australian justice system forever.
[Russell Street bombing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell_Street_bombing)
[Queen Street massacre](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Street_massacre)
[Hoddle Street massacre](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoddle_Street_massacre)
[Monash University shooting](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monash_University_shooting)
[Russell Street bombing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell_Street_bombing)
[Sydney Hilton Hotel bombing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sydney_Hilton_Hotel_bombing)
[bombing of the Israeli Consulate and Hakoah Club in Sydney](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sydney_Israeli_Consulate_and_Hakoah_Club_bombings)
[Central Coast massacre](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Coast_massacre)
[Whiskey Au Go Go fire](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whiskey_Au_Go_Go_fire)
[Sydney Ghost train fire](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1979_Sydney_Ghost_Train_fire)
[Douglas Crabbe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_Crabbe)
[Childers Palace Backpackers Hostel fire](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Childers_Palace_Backpackers_Hostel_fire)
[Quakers Hill Nursing home fire](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quakers_Hill,_New_South_Wales#Nursing_home_fire)
[Darwin shooting](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_Darwin_shooting)
[January 2017 Melbourne car attack](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/January_2017_Melbourne_car_attack)
[December 2017 Melbourne car attack](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/December_2017_Melbourne_car_attack)
[National Crime Authority bombing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Crime_Authority#Murder_of_Geoffrey_Bowen)
There were only about a dozen of them held hostage though. There would have been many hundreds at the airport. Doing the latter and not caring about 100% being able to be identified and track down. I wasn't there but it makes me think of that "no russian" mission in cod.
Guy up the road from me is an ex Comanchero and one of the last standing from the massacre, absolute flog and only recently got out of prison again.
But that was an organised militia that was government backed, wasn't it? Not some thugs who didn't care how many people witnessed the execution or someone by themselves.
Was there no security before then? Looked it up on wikipedia and didn't see anything about it altering the justice system.
Police didn't act till someone got killed. And another died from bullet fragments from police weapons.
Also the Police snubbed advice from Army specialists that KNOW and TRAIN in CQB, The guys that cross train their Police Tactical unit.
The girl, Leanne Walters was my friend.
Bikies being flogs? Colour me surprised!
Hi all!
I'm coming to Sydney for a couple of weeks (4 days of which are a conference), then going for a road trip up the east coast to Brisbane. I'm wondering whether I should bring my kite gear to try out Botany Bay and some spots up the coast. I usually kite with my boyfriend who keeps an eye on me (I have had lessons too). Whilst I'm independent (transitions, upwinding, trying the most minuscule pops/jumps) I still prefer not being out of my depth and being in a place where people keep an eye on each other.
Can anyone advise me on how the spots are in Botany Bay and if it's friendly to a slightly nervy kiter?
Thanks!
Have you tried contacting the surf shops at the town's you are thinking of going to? Maybe they know a few people, or would put up a sign asking if anyone is interested? There are weirdos & perverts out there, but I think you will probably get some great help from the surf shop workers to stay away from those ones. Good luck!
The r/Sydney & r/Brisbane subs have much more activity, you may get better answers there.
Not something I do but when I was looking for somewhere to photograph this sport I used this map.
https://www.kiteboardingnsw.org.au/locations/
I hope you are saving for a trip to Aitutaki in the Cook Islands. THE spot for kite surfing. There's a guy from Melbourne who runs schools there. (Well he did before covid)
I see a few people kite boarding around Sawtell beach and Valla on the Mid North Coast which would be on your way to Brisbane if driving.
Thanks. Aitutaki looks like a dream! Outside my budget for now though :)
I need my nsw birth certificate somewhat urgently but it was at my parent's place and they've just moved (I live internationally - yes I see why now this is silly - it's a long story, lol).
I'm pretty sure they have it but if they can't find and send it to me in time, can I order a new birth certificate? And then if the other one turns up is it 'cancelled'? I really don't understand how this works... tia!
No its an official copy. They are both valid.
No both still work, they will have a different document number and issued date to show the difference.
thank you!!
I've seen some jobs on job sites that I want to apply for that require a wwcc, but I don't have one yet. Since it can take a few weeks for a wwcc to be completed, I'm afraid the listings would be gone by the time I get mine. Is it a good idea to still apply for the job before getting a completed wwcc?
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It depends on the job I guess. I didn't have my WWCC before interviewing for and signing the contract for my current job and was just asked to get it sorted out and sent to HR before my start date. The check took about 10 minutes at a Service NSW office.
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Definitely apply, there are often legal/compliance allowances where you can work for a short period without it. Sometimes the check comes through pretty fast too, esp if you haven't spent much time outside Australia.
WWCC doesn’t take weeks.
Do the online application- take your ID docs to service NSW and usually you have it within 24-48 hours.
If it takes weeks there’s an issue with ya info or you’d have a criminal record or something that would hold it up
Most job applications you can provide the application number instead of the actual WWCC number if you don’t have it yet :)
Thank you for the reassurance! I definitely will :)
Thank you for your comment! It’s good to hear your experience went smoothly! Hopefully mine will get sorted out soon too haha
Thank you for your reply! I definitely will try!
Thank you for your comment! I'm in the process of applying right now!
Oh, that’s a relief to hear! I just got back to the country recently so I’m in the middle of updating my ID docs (which is what is taking so long). Thanks for letting me know!
I just got my WWCC completed this very day, so it’s all good! Still, thank you so much for checking in :D
The super important thing to remember is the APP number you get from the online application form -
1. Only lasts for 21 days so if you have applied before getting the orig ID Docs sorted you’ll likely need to do a fresh online application
2. Take the APP number with you to service NSW when you go (print it out or have the email up and ready on your phone)
Oh and also the ID docs need to be the formal copies (not ceremonial) and originals (they won’t accept certified) and not laminated.
Thank you! I will keep all of this in mind :)
Looking to get into the red stuff, to at least Nyngan but preferably also further in to Cobar or up to Bourke. Unsure of return leg. Looking to avoid more than 4hrs/day in the car due to young kids. Don’t have a 4wd. Time flexible - but aiming for around a week or just over. Will be staying in cheap but clean motels (max $150/night). Some prospecting, bushwalks, stargazing etc are on the cards. Hopefully we can time it with the Draconid or Orionid meteor showers (both in Oct)
Any suggestions?
Dubbo Zoo: Newcastle Putty Road -short cut to Lithgow -Bathurst -Orange - Dubbo - then continue circuit Ne to look back to Newcastle via NE highway or the directish route that comes in west of Muswellbrook. Sorry, it as een a while in that area.
Length of trip/days?
Accommodation requirements?
Taking food/buying on road.
Season?
Interests.

I got my license suspended a couple of years ago. I can tell you getting your license suspended increases your premiums significantly. (It will double or triple your premiums) Some companies will also not insure you. Try to avoid this if you can.

I also think a traffic lawyer is unnecessary. Not sure what they could offer you that you could not do on your own. But if money is not an issue, then go ahead.

I was able reduce my suspension by going to court. I represented myself. However, I am a health professional and so I think I had a valid reason to keep my license. If you think you may have a case, and want to go down this route - I suggest you do the Traffic Offenders Intervention Program before you go. (Link here: [https://roadsense.org.au/services/traffic-offenders-intervention-program/?gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw8symBhAqEiwAaTA\_\_I5x0Lk-RviU4-usZBNWYcx20gt6TNGArI3XeKz5K1yzSuMa9aw5ihoCZiEQAvD\_BwE](https://roadsense.org.au/services/traffic-offenders-intervention-program/?gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw8symBhAqEiwAaTA__I5x0Lk-RviU4-usZBNWYcx20gt6TNGArI3XeKz5K1yzSuMa9aw5ihoCZiEQAvD_BwE)) This will show the court that you are remorseful and have taken steps to change your behaviour. If you think you have a case and you are able to get the day off, it's worth trying. However getting leniency on your suspension won't help you with your insurance premiums though.

My offense was excessive speeding, which is an automatic suspension. Once the suspension period ends, i did not have to sit another test. However, I am not sure if this is also the case if you lose all your demerit points.

Overall though, I would take the good behaviour option. After my suspension I only had 3 points left on my license until they replenished after 3 years. (Double demerits - lost 10 points in one go) It's a good wake-up call, and it's actually really easy. Just dont drive like a dickhead?

Thank you. I’m not entirely sure I want to risk the 12 months on 2 points, when any small mistake could potentially let me lose my license for 6 months. I think just copping the 3 month period and riding to and from work + using public transport would be the better option to get my license back to “0” when it’s over. Serves me right for fucking about to get me to this stage!

Most insurers I’ve been with will ask if any of the listed drivers have had a suspension in the last 3 years. It makes for about a 30% hike to add my girlfriend who got suspended for 10 over on her bike P’s

I did not say I would be looking for them to overturn me losing my license, I fully accept what I have done and I’m prepared to take whatever option I take. I have already been incredibly humbled by what has happened and I have started taking steps to correct my driving habbits.

Driving BNE->SYD and staying overnight in Port Macquarie with kids aged 6-13. Where can we watch the 5pm Women's World Cup game live this Saturday? Cheers!

Why are you eating the Matildas?

Check the bowling, golf or services clubs.

Typical pubs here, that's about it

The RSL is a big club. Surely they will show it

Settlers inn mate. They have a playground and tvs that’ll show it.

Port city bowling club maybe

Settlers Inn.... Great food and kids play area if they get bored

Something something price of lettuce at Colesworth?

I'll be in Albury for the weekend and my friend and I are looking for somewhere to get our boogie on.

Last time we were in town we went to beer deluxe around 9.30 and they were playing some awesome old school rnb music and had a ball. Can we expect the same again this Saturday night?

We like house and rnb mostly. Stuff you can dance to. And we probably won't be out too late cos we are in our 30s and don't drink.

Any suggestions welcomed

Paddy's (Beer Deluxe) usually has a good dance floor or Public House on Dean St. Zed bar Is popular with the very young crowd.

Recovery Brunch and Bean Station in Wodonga, The Poprietor in Albury or Frankie's.

To start opening fire in an airport is a pretty extreme act, particularly for Australia. It reminds me of how Kim-Jong Nam (?) was drugged by people in that airport.

Port Arthur

Lindt siege

Strathfield shopping centre shooting

Milperra Massacre

[Colonial massacres](https://c21ch.newcastle.edu.au/colonialmassacres/)

The shitting at Engadine Maccas.

The family court murders; they've altered the Australian justice system forever.

[Russell Street bombing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell_Street_bombing)

[Queen Street massacre](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Street_massacre)

[Hoddle Street massacre](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoddle_Street_massacre)

[Monash University shooting](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monash_University_shooting)

[Russell Street bombing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell_Street_bombing)

[Sydney Hilton Hotel bombing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sydney_Hilton_Hotel_bombing)

[bombing of the Israeli Consulate and Hakoah Club in Sydney](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sydney_Israeli_Consulate_and_Hakoah_Club_bombings)

[Central Coast massacre](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Coast_massacre)

[Whiskey Au Go Go fire](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whiskey_Au_Go_Go_fire)

[Sydney Ghost train fire](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1979_Sydney_Ghost_Train_fire)

[Douglas Crabbe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_Crabbe)

[Childers Palace Backpackers Hostel fire](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Childers_Palace_Backpackers_Hostel_fire)

[Quakers Hill Nursing home fire](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quakers_Hill,_New_South_Wales#Nursing_home_fire)

[Darwin shooting](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_Darwin_shooting)

[January 2017 Melbourne car attack](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/January_2017_Melbourne_car_attack)

[December 2017 Melbourne car attack](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/December_2017_Melbourne_car_attack)

[National Crime Authority bombing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Crime_Authority#Murder_of_Geoffrey_Bowen)

There were only about a dozen of them held hostage though. There would have been many hundreds at the airport. Doing the latter and not caring about 100% being able to be identified and track down. I wasn't there but it makes me think of that "no russian" mission in cod.

Guy up the road from me is an ex Comanchero and one of the last standing from the massacre, absolute flog and only recently got out of prison again.

But that was an organised militia that was government backed, wasn't it? Not some thugs who didn't care how many people witnessed the execution or someone by themselves.

Was there no security before then? Looked it up on wikipedia and didn't see anything about it altering the justice system.

Police didn't act till someone got killed. And another died from bullet fragments from police weapons.

Also the Police snubbed advice from Army specialists that KNOW and TRAIN in CQB, The guys that cross train their Police Tactical unit.

The girl, Leanne Walters was my friend.

Bikies being flogs? Colour me surprised!

Hi all!

I'm coming to Sydney for a couple of weeks (4 days of which are a conference), then going for a road trip up the east coast to Brisbane. I'm wondering whether I should bring my kite gear to try out Botany Bay and some spots up the coast. I usually kite with my boyfriend who keeps an eye on me (I have had lessons too). Whilst I'm independent (transitions, upwinding, trying the most minuscule pops/jumps) I still prefer not being out of my depth and being in a place where people keep an eye on each other.

Can anyone advise me on how the spots are in Botany Bay and if it's friendly to a slightly nervy kiter?

Thanks!

Have you tried contacting the surf shops at the town's you are thinking of going to? Maybe they know a few people, or would put up a sign asking if anyone is interested? There are weirdos & perverts out there, but I think you will probably get some great help from the surf shop workers to stay away from those ones. Good luck!

The r/Sydney & r/Brisbane subs have much more activity, you may get better answers there.

Not something I do but when I was looking for somewhere to photograph this sport I used this map.

https://www.kiteboardingnsw.org.au/locations/

I hope you are saving for a trip to Aitutaki in the Cook Islands. THE spot for kite surfing. There's a guy from Melbourne who runs schools there. (Well he did before covid)

I see a few people kite boarding around Sawtell beach and Valla on the Mid North Coast which would be on your way to Brisbane if driving.

Thanks. Aitutaki looks like a dream! Outside my budget for now though :)

I need my nsw birth certificate somewhat urgently but it was at my parent's place and they've just moved (I live internationally - yes I see why now this is silly - it's a long story, lol).

I'm pretty sure they have it but if they can't find and send it to me in time, can I order a new birth certificate? And then if the other one turns up is it 'cancelled'? I really don't understand how this works... tia!

No its an official copy. They are both valid.

No both still work, they will have a different document number and issued date to show the difference.

thank you!!

I've seen some jobs on job sites that I want to apply for that require a wwcc, but I don't have one yet. Since it can take a few weeks for a wwcc to be completed, I'm afraid the listings would be gone by the time I get mine. Is it a good idea to still apply for the job before getting a completed wwcc?

[deleted]

It depends on the job I guess. I didn't have my WWCC before interviewing for and signing the contract for my current job and was just asked to get it sorted out and sent to HR before my start date. The check took about 10 minutes at a Service NSW office.

[deleted]

Definitely apply, there are often legal/compliance allowances where you can work for a short period without it. Sometimes the check comes through pretty fast too, esp if you haven't spent much time outside Australia.

WWCC doesn’t take weeks.

Do the online application- take your ID docs to service NSW and usually you have it within 24-48 hours.

If it takes weeks there’s an issue with ya info or you’d have a criminal record or something that would hold it up

Most job applications you can provide the application number instead of the actual WWCC number if you don’t have it yet :)

Thank you for the reassurance! I definitely will :)

Thank you for your comment! It’s good to hear your experience went smoothly! Hopefully mine will get sorted out soon too haha

Thank you for your reply! I definitely will try!

Thank you for your comment! I'm in the process of applying right now!

Oh, that’s a relief to hear! I just got back to the country recently so I’m in the middle of updating my ID docs (which is what is taking so long). Thanks for letting me know!

I just got my WWCC completed this very day, so it’s all good! Still, thank you so much for checking in :D

The super important thing to remember is the APP number you get from the online application form -

1. Only lasts for 21 days so if you have applied before getting the orig ID Docs sorted you’ll likely need to do a fresh online application

2. Take the APP number with you to service NSW when you go (print it out or have the email up and ready on your phone)

Oh and also the ID docs need to be the formal copies (not ceremonial) and originals (they won’t accept certified) and not laminated.

Thank you! I will keep all of this in mind :)

Looking to get into the red stuff, to at least Nyngan but preferably also further in to Cobar or up to Bourke. Unsure of return leg. Looking to avoid more than 4hrs/day in the car due to young kids. Don’t have a 4wd. Time flexible - but aiming for around a week or just over. Will be staying in cheap but clean motels (max $150/night). Some prospecting, bushwalks, stargazing etc are on the cards. Hopefully we can time it with the Draconid or Orionid meteor showers (both in Oct)

Any suggestions?

Dubbo Zoo: Newcastle Putty Road -short cut to Lithgow -Bathurst -Orange - Dubbo - then continue circuit Ne to look back to Newcastle via NE highway or the directish route that comes in west of Muswellbrook. Sorry, it as een a while in that area.

Length of trip/days?

Accommodation requirements?

Taking food/buying on road.

Season?

Interests.