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Forster/Tuncurry is lovely too and you can go kayaking (hire) there
Newcastle has some good spots! Love The Grain Store if you’re into different beers and hard seltzers. The waterfront is a lovely stroll too
Might get kicked out of town but Seal Rocks is perfect
Hawkes Nest
North Haven
Crescent Head
Big banana for banana ice cream
Yamba
Byron
Burleigh
Then Vegas
Then port macquarie, many would stop at South West Rocks, its a very nice beach town. Then I would drive north, deviate a little inland to bellingen and the surrounding national parks. Then you can stop at coffs harbour, but its probably the least nice large town on route, but there are many nice beaches fairly close by.
Then Grafton is the next large town, its a country town but not a whole nbunch to see, so personally i would skip. Next, Yamba is a beach/river town and very nice.
Then its Byron Bay and nearby areas. Many people who stay at Byron, journey inland to Mullumbimby (which is super close), but also to Lismore and Nimbin. Many people hate Nimbin though, so youll have to make up your own mind.
Then its Gold Coast/Brisbane after that. Sunshine coast is very nice if you want to deviate a little further north.
Hello! I'm currently pregnant and will be until June/July, and I'm starting university next year in February. I had a look around online for articles or documents regarding what support I would be able to get, but I couldn't find anything about it.
(I have sent them an email about this but I haven't received a response just yet)
I figured I would ask here what I can expect to see, and what others experiences might have been?
if your baby falls in exams, youll apply to redo the exams at a later time (as youll have a doctors note). Apart from that, i dont think anything else
Depends a lot on the university, degree and units. I'd suggest reaching out to the unit coordinators at the very least and let them know your situation. They may be able to provide you with some concessions. You may also find that there is a first year coordinator for your degree that can help. I assume you've also reached out to student services, if not contact them as well.
My wife previously worked as a university professor in Sydney so I just asked her. (3 years ago so things might have changed).At most you will get extensions on exams and assignments with the correct doctors certificates. But you will be treated like any other student, if you have an unforeseen medial issue than you get cut some slack but if you can't complete the program due you should not enroll for that semester.
r/JohnWilliamson
How is the drive from Sydney to Katoomba? I was wondering if it would be a bad idea for someone who just got their P's to do said drive? I have mainly driven in the city and not so much on motorways but I think I am a safe and confident driver.
It's fine. Just stick to the left lane unless you are overtaking and you'll be right.
It's easy but probably longer than you expect. From the foot of the mountains at Lapstone Hill it's still 50km to Katoomba. Be patient and enjoy the journey.
It’s a big drive for a new driver but should be ok. I like what someone else suggested, to use the Great Western Hwy out to Penrith/Emu Plains and join the motorway from there (at emu plains the limit goes down to 90 so you’ll be like everyone else).
Just take it slow and easy, stay left unless you’re passing a really slow truck or caravan, and hopefully enjoy! You’ll be super tired when you get home with all the extra work your brain will be doing, but you’ll feel proud of yourself I’m sure!
It's a great drive but pace yourself if you haven't done over an hour straight of highway driving. It can be quite tiring if you're not used to it. There's an Ampol just up the hill in Glenbrook if you need a coffee and there's some lovely bakeries around for a quick feed.
Be careful on the M4 if you take it since it's 110km/hr and you're limited to 90km/hr and some Sydney drivers don't know the meaning of leaving enough space but you could take the Great Western Highway to Emu Plains like another commenter suggested.
Watch out for the speed limits up the mountain, it varies from 50-80km/hr and changes frequently with cops using radar in many spots.
I used to drive it every day for work and I still enjoy it.
You can do Sydney to Katoomba. But seriously, I would strongly advise you at this stage and time to take the Great Western Hwy over to Emu Plains first and then take the freeway onwards to Katoomba.
I don’t doubt your driving ability, but RMS (or Transport for NSW) does. The Speed limit on the freeway up to the Nepean River is 110km/h and as a P1 you’re stuck to maximum 90km/h.
If I could suggest you take the freeway, I absolutely would. But because of this stupid rule I can’t, because RMS are far too arrogant to realise just how dangerous having to do 20km/h or lower under the limit on a 110km/h freeway on good conditions is, solely because of the disparity of speed between the P1 drivers stuck to 90, and the full drivers running between 100 and either the 110 limit or just straight up speeding, which this disparity does lead to crashes.
When you hit P2 (the green Ps) then the freeway will be a little bit more alright.
Yeah don’t stress. You will encounter plenty of jet pilots on the M4. Just let them do their thing. Every single other driver on the road was once in a similar position to you and there are still plenty of courteous drivers.
If anything I would say that because you have learned to drive on the streets of Sydney you are miles ahead of loads of learner/p plater drivers. I’m in my mid 40’s and still stress out about driving in the city! Driving on a long fast wide open stretch of road is a piece of piss compared.
Lastly for the most peaceful journey avoid peak hour and if going on a weekend go super early to avoid all the other tourist traffic.
Go a little further to Blackheath and stop at Bakehouse at Wentworth. Best pies I have ever had hands down. Whilst your there, Govetts Leap is a convenient lookout.
Another good lookout is sublime point. Over 270 degree view from it.
You've got some good advice already. As a parent of a P plater, my suggestion is to stay in the left lane, stick to the 90km, take a break if you feel you feel you need a break, even if it's a 2 minute stretch of the legs. Keep your phone in the back of the car to stop temptation. And if your car has cruise control, learn how to use it before you start off on the trip.
I suggest, before you go, you also use StreetView in your favourite map app to study all the places where you need to turn along your route. This way intersections, timing of lane changes, etc will be more familiar as you approach them.
Learn how to use your cruise control, if your car has one! This will help you to keep your eyes on the road as you don't have to worry about maintaining your speed or keep paying attention to the speed, which can get very distracting as you continuously take your eyes off the road.
Know your limits and stop and rest when you’re feeling tired. Watch out for roos and other animals that don’t keep the road rules or it will cost you. My nephew, a P plater came a cropper as a roo suddenly jumped in front of his car. He was lucky he didn’t lose control of the car. Car is a little worse for wear and the roo just kept on running
Hth
If you're confident and know the road rules than go for it. No need to ask reddit for such a basic task.
Are you comfortable driving on the highway? If so it's an easy (and relaxing) drive
it'll be fine mate. pretty easy drive. if you're driving around katoomba itself and are in a manual car, some of the hill starts are pretty gnarly, but will be fine if you're in an auto (or have a hill holder)
Beyond katoomba, the road gets a bit more twisty and windy with some quite steep sections across Mt Vic pass, but you needn't worry about that.
Follow the speed limit and you’ll be right mate
You're not going to learn how to drive unless you drive.
Get a manual licence, though.
Left or right? Make up your mind
This is a great point! It’s always further than you think once you’re at the foot of the mountains
Thank you!
Plus a lot of traffic.
Thanks for the advice. I think it'll be a very nice drive and I won't be alone for the ride so I think it'll be ok.
Thank you for the advice. I'll definitely stop for bakeries haha
That's a good point thank you! Yeah, I think it's very dumb that P1 needs to drive way slower than the rest of the traffic, but oh well that's the rule
All good points, thanks for the advice!
This came out of left field.
Enjoy your trip.
Came from the left, so its going right. Thanks for clarifying so I know whats up
This is good news.
Highly recommend Andrew Denton’s Better Off Dead podcast, I found it hugely enlightening around how VAD works all over the world and the various safeguards in place.
It’s harrowing at times (such as when he’s speaking to people who are essentially ending their lives in more volatile or painful ways due to lack of a legal option), but hugely interesting.
I feel like anyone who has had to watch someone slowly and painfully meet their inevitable death should have the capacity to empathise with people who avail themselves of this option, even if they don’t fully agree with it on some level.
>Terminally ill people in New South Wales will be able to make a request to end their own lives from tomorrow.
>
>Legislation paving the way for NSW to become the last state in the country to introduce voluntary assisted dying (VAD) was passed last year.
>
>People with an advanced and progressive disease, illness, or medical condition that is expected to cause their death within six months (or 12 months for neurodegenerative diseases like motor neurone disease) can only access VAD if they meet all of the eligibility criteria.
>
>The applicant must be at least 18 years old and either an Australia citizen, permanent resident or a resident of Australia for at least three years before making the first request.
>
>They also must have lived in NSW for at least 12 months, unless an exception is granted.
>
>They also must have decision-making capacity, the ability to choose to end their own life without coercion, and have an ongoing request to end their own life.
Thank goodness for that. I can get rid of my "exit" supplies now. After watching the brutal, horrific, cruel death of my mum from cancer, it was so obvious that society fails people with terminal illness. VAD is just basic decency.
Wish you didn’t need to be sick with 6-12 months to go.
I’d take it tomorrow.
Definitely good news. It makes me uncomfortable but it has been a concern for me for some time and getting familiar with the process (the article lays it out well) is helping. Will listen to the podcast you recommended.
I find it still unsettling that a doctor can deny a patient this request. Though it is good there will be a register of VAD specialising GPs so options are available. It feels so wrong that the patient must request three times and fit all the criteria and yet can be denied.
We are evolved enough as a society to know this is humane and right. It’s taken just too long in this state.
>A 14-year-old girl has saved a school bus from a runaway disaster at Casino in New South Wales' north.
>
>The bus, loaded with about 20 school students, was sitting on the corner of Frederick Street and Queensland Road.
>
>But when the bus started moving towards a petrol bowser and mini-mart, year 9 Casino High School student Izzy Miller noticed the driver's seat was empty.
>
>She jumped into the driver's seat and, using her powers of deduction, quickly pressed one of the pedals to test if it was the brake.
* Councils will no longer be able to oppose medium density housing near public transport
* The state government move seeks to address housing shortages near the city
* Opposition leader Mark Speakman said local councils were not being consulted enough
There's really no legitimate reason to have low density within 500m of a train station. Not saying they ought to be 30 storey apartments either.
Even if there were high-rise apartments, the rental prices in the area won't go down for existing units. They'll sell each house for a premium due to proximity to transport options. The owners will then pass on their EMIs to rental and AirBnB tenants.
No advantage to society in being a dog in the manger if you live close to transport these days.
Good. Sod the NIMBYs
When houses are over 1m in regional areas on train lines we know we've got a problem. Make the planning tools consistent statewide so that people aren't building new homes around train stations. People are already buying perceiving "value" on transport hubs so start expanding our from N(ewcastle)S(ydney)W(ollongong). Regional areas are under pressure because Sydney blew a decade ago.
What I object to is "giant houses, tiny blocks".

Forster/Tuncurry is lovely too and you can go kayaking (hire) there

Newcastle has some good spots! Love The Grain Store if you’re into different beers and hard seltzers. The waterfront is a lovely stroll too

Might get kicked out of town but Seal Rocks is perfect

Hawkes Nest

North Haven

Crescent Head

Big banana for banana ice cream

Yamba

Byron

Burleigh

Then Vegas

Then port macquarie, many would stop at South West Rocks, its a very nice beach town. Then I would drive north, deviate a little inland to bellingen and the surrounding national parks. Then you can stop at coffs harbour, but its probably the least nice large town on route, but there are many nice beaches fairly close by.

Then Grafton is the next large town, its a country town but not a whole nbunch to see, so personally i would skip. Next, Yamba is a beach/river town and very nice.

Then its Byron Bay and nearby areas. Many people who stay at Byron, journey inland to Mullumbimby (which is super close), but also to Lismore and Nimbin. Many people hate Nimbin though, so youll have to make up your own mind.

Then its Gold Coast/Brisbane after that. Sunshine coast is very nice if you want to deviate a little further north.

Hello! I'm currently pregnant and will be until June/July, and I'm starting university next year in February. I had a look around online for articles or documents regarding what support I would be able to get, but I couldn't find anything about it.

(I have sent them an email about this but I haven't received a response just yet)

I figured I would ask here what I can expect to see, and what others experiences might have been?

if your baby falls in exams, youll apply to redo the exams at a later time (as youll have a doctors note). Apart from that, i dont think anything else

Depends a lot on the university, degree and units. I'd suggest reaching out to the unit coordinators at the very least and let them know your situation. They may be able to provide you with some concessions. You may also find that there is a first year coordinator for your degree that can help. I assume you've also reached out to student services, if not contact them as well.

My wife previously worked as a university professor in Sydney so I just asked her. (3 years ago so things might have changed).At most you will get extensions on exams and assignments with the correct doctors certificates. But you will be treated like any other student, if you have an unforeseen medial issue than you get cut some slack but if you can't complete the program due you should not enroll for that semester.

r/JohnWilliamson

How is the drive from Sydney to Katoomba? I was wondering if it would be a bad idea for someone who just got their P's to do said drive? I have mainly driven in the city and not so much on motorways but I think I am a safe and confident driver.

It's fine. Just stick to the left lane unless you are overtaking and you'll be right.

It's easy but probably longer than you expect. From the foot of the mountains at Lapstone Hill it's still 50km to Katoomba. Be patient and enjoy the journey.

It’s a big drive for a new driver but should be ok. I like what someone else suggested, to use the Great Western Hwy out to Penrith/Emu Plains and join the motorway from there (at emu plains the limit goes down to 90 so you’ll be like everyone else).

Just take it slow and easy, stay left unless you’re passing a really slow truck or caravan, and hopefully enjoy! You’ll be super tired when you get home with all the extra work your brain will be doing, but you’ll feel proud of yourself I’m sure!

It's a great drive but pace yourself if you haven't done over an hour straight of highway driving. It can be quite tiring if you're not used to it. There's an Ampol just up the hill in Glenbrook if you need a coffee and there's some lovely bakeries around for a quick feed.

Be careful on the M4 if you take it since it's 110km/hr and you're limited to 90km/hr and some Sydney drivers don't know the meaning of leaving enough space but you could take the Great Western Highway to Emu Plains like another commenter suggested.

Watch out for the speed limits up the mountain, it varies from 50-80km/hr and changes frequently with cops using radar in many spots.

I used to drive it every day for work and I still enjoy it.

You can do Sydney to Katoomba. But seriously, I would strongly advise you at this stage and time to take the Great Western Hwy over to Emu Plains first and then take the freeway onwards to Katoomba.

I don’t doubt your driving ability, but RMS (or Transport for NSW) does. The Speed limit on the freeway up to the Nepean River is 110km/h and as a P1 you’re stuck to maximum 90km/h.

If I could suggest you take the freeway, I absolutely would. But because of this stupid rule I can’t, because RMS are far too arrogant to realise just how dangerous having to do 20km/h or lower under the limit on a 110km/h freeway on good conditions is, solely because of the disparity of speed between the P1 drivers stuck to 90, and the full drivers running between 100 and either the 110 limit or just straight up speeding, which this disparity does lead to crashes.

When you hit P2 (the green Ps) then the freeway will be a little bit more alright.

Yeah don’t stress. You will encounter plenty of jet pilots on the M4. Just let them do their thing. Every single other driver on the road was once in a similar position to you and there are still plenty of courteous drivers.

If anything I would say that because you have learned to drive on the streets of Sydney you are miles ahead of loads of learner/p plater drivers. I’m in my mid 40’s and still stress out about driving in the city! Driving on a long fast wide open stretch of road is a piece of piss compared.

Lastly for the most peaceful journey avoid peak hour and if going on a weekend go super early to avoid all the other tourist traffic.

Go a little further to Blackheath and stop at Bakehouse at Wentworth. Best pies I have ever had hands down. Whilst your there, Govetts Leap is a convenient lookout.

Another good lookout is sublime point. Over 270 degree view from it.

You've got some good advice already. As a parent of a P plater, my suggestion is to stay in the left lane, stick to the 90km, take a break if you feel you feel you need a break, even if it's a 2 minute stretch of the legs. Keep your phone in the back of the car to stop temptation. And if your car has cruise control, learn how to use it before you start off on the trip.

I suggest, before you go, you also use StreetView in your favourite map app to study all the places where you need to turn along your route. This way intersections, timing of lane changes, etc will be more familiar as you approach them.

Learn how to use your cruise control, if your car has one! This will help you to keep your eyes on the road as you don't have to worry about maintaining your speed or keep paying attention to the speed, which can get very distracting as you continuously take your eyes off the road.

Know your limits and stop and rest when you’re feeling tired. Watch out for roos and other animals that don’t keep the road rules or it will cost you. My nephew, a P plater came a cropper as a roo suddenly jumped in front of his car. He was lucky he didn’t lose control of the car. Car is a little worse for wear and the roo just kept on running

Hth

If you're confident and know the road rules than go for it. No need to ask reddit for such a basic task.

Are you comfortable driving on the highway? If so it's an easy (and relaxing) drive

it'll be fine mate. pretty easy drive. if you're driving around katoomba itself and are in a manual car, some of the hill starts are pretty gnarly, but will be fine if you're in an auto (or have a hill holder)

Beyond katoomba, the road gets a bit more twisty and windy with some quite steep sections across Mt Vic pass, but you needn't worry about that.

Follow the speed limit and you’ll be right mate

You're not going to learn how to drive unless you drive.

Get a manual licence, though.

Left or right? Make up your mind

This is a great point! It’s always further than you think once you’re at the foot of the mountains

Thank you!

Plus a lot of traffic.

Thanks for the advice. I think it'll be a very nice drive and I won't be alone for the ride so I think it'll be ok.

Thank you for the advice. I'll definitely stop for bakeries haha

That's a good point thank you! Yeah, I think it's very dumb that P1 needs to drive way slower than the rest of the traffic, but oh well that's the rule

All good points, thanks for the advice!

This came out of left field.

Enjoy your trip.

Came from the left, so its going right. Thanks for clarifying so I know whats up

This is good news.

Highly recommend Andrew Denton’s Better Off Dead podcast, I found it hugely enlightening around how VAD works all over the world and the various safeguards in place.

It’s harrowing at times (such as when he’s speaking to people who are essentially ending their lives in more volatile or painful ways due to lack of a legal option), but hugely interesting.

I feel like anyone who has had to watch someone slowly and painfully meet their inevitable death should have the capacity to empathise with people who avail themselves of this option, even if they don’t fully agree with it on some level.

>Terminally ill people in New South Wales will be able to make a request to end their own lives from tomorrow.

>

>Legislation paving the way for NSW to become the last state in the country to introduce voluntary assisted dying (VAD) was passed last year.

>

>People with an advanced and progressive disease, illness, or medical condition that is expected to cause their death within six months (or 12 months for neurodegenerative diseases like motor neurone disease) can only access VAD if they meet all of the eligibility criteria.

>

>The applicant must be at least 18 years old and either an Australia citizen, permanent resident or a resident of Australia for at least three years before making the first request.

>

>They also must have lived in NSW for at least 12 months, unless an exception is granted.

>

>They also must have decision-making capacity, the ability to choose to end their own life without coercion, and have an ongoing request to end their own life.

Thank goodness for that. I can get rid of my "exit" supplies now. After watching the brutal, horrific, cruel death of my mum from cancer, it was so obvious that society fails people with terminal illness. VAD is just basic decency.

Wish you didn’t need to be sick with 6-12 months to go.

I’d take it tomorrow.

Definitely good news. It makes me uncomfortable but it has been a concern for me for some time and getting familiar with the process (the article lays it out well) is helping. Will listen to the podcast you recommended.

I find it still unsettling that a doctor can deny a patient this request. Though it is good there will be a register of VAD specialising GPs so options are available. It feels so wrong that the patient must request three times and fit all the criteria and yet can be denied.

We are evolved enough as a society to know this is humane and right. It’s taken just too long in this state.

>A 14-year-old girl has saved a school bus from a runaway disaster at Casino in New South Wales' north.

>

>The bus, loaded with about 20 school students, was sitting on the corner of Frederick Street and Queensland Road.

>

>But when the bus started moving towards a petrol bowser and mini-mart, year 9 Casino High School student Izzy Miller noticed the driver's seat was empty.

>

>She jumped into the driver's seat and, using her powers of deduction, quickly pressed one of the pedals to test if it was the brake.

* Councils will no longer be able to oppose medium density housing near public transport

* The state government move seeks to address housing shortages near the city

* Opposition leader Mark Speakman said local councils were not being consulted enough

There's really no legitimate reason to have low density within 500m of a train station. Not saying they ought to be 30 storey apartments either.

Even if there were high-rise apartments, the rental prices in the area won't go down for existing units. They'll sell each house for a premium due to proximity to transport options. The owners will then pass on their EMIs to rental and AirBnB tenants.

No advantage to society in being a dog in the manger if you live close to transport these days.

Good. Sod the NIMBYs

When houses are over 1m in regional areas on train lines we know we've got a problem. Make the planning tools consistent statewide so that people aren't building new homes around train stations. People are already buying perceiving "value" on transport hubs so start expanding our from N(ewcastle)S(ydney)W(ollongong). Regional areas are under pressure because Sydney blew a decade ago.

What I object to is "giant houses, tiny blocks".