My comment was not insulting - disagree with it all you like but no insult was intended - or given. If I have something to say to someone on here, I will quote them, otherwise it's generic or non-targeted

Overseas and intra state would have likely been much the same C 1971. A long way from the known world, beyond the picket fence of Perth and hinterland. Not being, outside of the truly eccentric, really important enough to have an interest in.

Inflation is what the RBA wants, at least to a nominated extent of 3%. Shame housing was taken from the calculations some decades ago. It is more a case of can the nation afford more ill Liberal policy on the trot from the present band of conservatives attempting through all forms of fear creation and big spending tactics (shades of Howard attempting to buy their way back into popularity) The economy needs wage rises in order to increase the flow of money. People are not spending. The poorest have been already been dealt numerous blows. Ever growing inequality and a well developed conservative 'tea party' mind set of a winners and losers status has put paid to any sense of fair play.
Unless the party that now speaks for Big Business and ruling elite can drop their born to rule Tory pretentions and rediscover true Liberal politics, they will likely remain in the wilderness for a considerable period. The tide has turned. Best accept the change and be apart of the movement for change.

Very easy to feel nostalgia for a place one no longer lives in of course. I do it myself from time to time. The concept of isolation goes beyond what you mention, which in time, do become a bit samey, but that is not the discussion here. isolation is a reality as a geographic feature. Just a quick glimpse on a map will confirm that. It is not necessary a 'doing thing' but more a way of looking at things that bring home the isolation. How and what people communicate. (for example) Interest in outside world. Acceptance of alien views and difference.

You do have a concept that isolation and being bored are different?? Probably not. Allow me some enlightenment, at no cost. Digital age can exaggerate that if thought about clearly. Jet age? Removing oneself to another location does not rule out in any sense the argument in support or indeed against isolation. You sound confused. Boring is not the topic of discussion on this thread through.

boom_meringue wish you all the best for your move. I still like Perth and would definitely live there again if we were staying in Australia. I still love to the things I mentioned and never felt isolated, it wasn't a 'gotcha' for me at all. I can only speak from my personal experience however so you may find it different. Enjoy the ride!

Perth is simply too isolated. OK for a visit though

Each to their own, I guess! I'd rather live in Perth than Canberra for instance

Canberra is Bogan Bizarroland. OK for a visit though

I quite enjoyed visuvisi Canberra, the architecture was different to other austaluAus states which made it "different" you can drive to the ski resorts..again different for us especially living as we were then in WA and your not that far from Victoria or NSW ...again each to their own.

Too isolated for what?

Brings to mind the England fan chant at the England vs Sweden match at the 2006 World cup in Cologne Germany. The Englanders chanted "I'd rather be a turnip than a suede ". (as one chant) While that may be, hardly adds to the pot of ingredients resulting in an interesting, all round flavoursome meal.

A fairly common analysis of the location. Something that appears to grate on all too many Perthites for reasons beyond me. Newsflash people, Perth is an isolated city, indeed one of the most. Now you can embrace that isolation or continue to deny it and become all defensive and inarticulate in attempting to prove otherwise. .

Probably not the ability to be able to conduct a perfectly adequate hand stand. Now there must be something........

My age and general level of athleticism prevent me doing a perfectly adequate handstand. Perth? Not so much.

I have never been much of a cheerleader for Perth, but I also have never found it to be particularly isolated. Everything I need is here, including an international airport should I feel the desire to travel overseas.