Originally Posted by FluffieFaerie

Lack of responsibility on the roads drives me nuts here.

I can't belive there are no rules with regard to having your car checked out regularly, like an MOT. The only time you need to get a road safety certificate is when you come to sell the damn thing. There aren't even legal limits for tyre tread - the amount of cars you see on practically bald tyres is unbelievable. It's no wonder there are massive accidents and jams on the motorways every bloody day with the amount of sheared off tyres you see by the sides. And the amount of times I've been stopped at lights and somebody has come up behind me or in the next lane screeching to a stop because they hadn't been paying attention. Unbelievable.

Other than that I have to say the Ants do test my patience a bit. But everyone on here has heard me whine on about that more than enough times

Originally Posted by Dorothy

Yes, it is what she said. I was agreeing with her. Holy crap! Shot down for agreeing and shot down for disagreeing.

Originally Posted by Sammy T

Mmmm, you might be right.............





That is SO true, we hear constantly about how fab it all is but many people here haven't even been to the North of Tas, let alone the big island and heven forbid out of Oz territories!! But then again, a lot of people in the UK constantly moan about how awful it is, country going to the dogs etc etc so perhaps it is actually quite nice to have a positive opinion about your home.

Sam

Originally Posted by Sammy T

The decision not to give mothers paid maternity leave, when Kevin can easily dish out $900 here, there and everywhere (and my kids are older and I'm not having any more, I just think it's so backward compared to the UK)


Lack of insight into the huge water issue - put everyone on meters, that would stop the buggers watering their little patches of green lawn all night long (most of it just pouring down the road)

Poor use of solar energy, in a country that has plenty of opportunity to tap into it.


Sam

Originally Posted by viviennef

I agree with everything people say here - every single word.

and I still love it

Australia is like that old grannie in the corner at christmas who breaks wind all through the main course. Amuses me no end

Originally Posted by Devlin

1. Racism/Sexism
2. Blind patriotism
3. Hot weather
4. Lack of consideration for cyclists on the roads
5. Being interrogated by immigration when I'm an Australian citizen returning.
6. High cost of almost everything
7. Being treated like a thief for just leaving a store without buying anything
8. Very poor public transport

Originally Posted by kporte

thanks, just remembered, too many cyclists on the road who think it is ok to ride 23 abreast

Originally Posted by Notts_bloke

I am a keen cyclist. However, I hate riding on the roads in Sydney and ride my bike way less than I did in England. Too many idiots.

Also I don't really enjoy riding through endless boring Sydney suburbs just to get out into the countryside.

Originally Posted by ABCDiamond

The legal limit for tyres is actually 1.6mm.
Most States do require that cars have an annual safety check, before they can be registered.

Originally Posted by Devlin

1. Racism/Sexism
2. Blind patriotism
3. Hot weather
4. Lack of consideration for cyclists on the roads
5. Being interrogated by immigration when I'm an Australian citizen returning.
6. High cost of almost everything
7. Being treated like a thief for just leaving a store without buying anything
8. Very poor public transport