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  2. Instead of spending a fortune on furniture the homeless can’t sleep on, why not spend the money on the homeless problem instead. Australia, the same as the UK, has a shortage of social and affordable housing is chronic underinvestment by governments of all levels and political persuasion over decades. Social and affordable housing is also not a very good "vote winner" Well how about caring less about winning votes and caring more the the people you are elected to serve
  3. Perth councils deploying 'hostile architecture' to make life even tougher for homeless people Would be nice to see them invest in solutions rather spend the money on expensive designers and consultants Can the humble park bench be considered hostile? Seems like a silly question. But for some of the most vulnerable people, the design of public furniture can mean the difference between them feeling safe or not. Experts say the shapes and designs of seating in the built environment are becoming increasingly hostile and homeless services say it's one way vulnerable people are being pushed out of cities. It could be a curve in its design, sharpened edges, or arm rests placed in the middle of the seat. They are details that make it uncomfortable or impossible to sit for a long time or lie down. It's commonly referred to as hostile architecture. For Len James, these design features made the daily battle of finding somewhere to sleep even harder. He became homeless on the streets of Perth at 58, after a back injury put him out of work. "In a subtle way they let me know that they didn't want me there, so I had to look for somewhere else," Mr James said. "That's what it's like when you're on the streets, you're forever looking for somewhere safe where you can sleep at night." Mr James is now in social housing but he said feeling rejected by his city sits vividly in his memory. "When your world becomes very small, things are exaggerated, so these things weigh heavily on you," he said. Hostile architecture isn't limited to the design of benches. High-pitched ringing in a stairwell, music playing on loop or sprinklers coming on in parks are all ways people can be told to move along. All the little design elements that are put into what could be commonplace architecture that actually makes it difficult for people to be there for much longer than they should. "The 'should' is determined by somebody else." Dr Greive said some local governments implement measures to prevent anti-social behaviour but, in doing so, it creates another barrier for people sleeping rough. "We're trying to design out crime, and we're making places more defensible," he said. "That works when you've got criminals or people with evil intent or bad intent. "It's a different matter when you're using those design capacities or control features to really oppress people who are already very vulnerable and doing it tough." Shelter WA CEO Kath Snell said hostile architecture was a major issue for people sleeping rough, and was not a long-term solution to homelessness. As an interim measure, the service works with some local governments to advocate for public spaces to be more accessible. "What we're trying to do is really encourage people not to just move the problem, that's not solving anything," Ms Snell said. "This is what your hostile architecture is doing. "What we're saying to local governments is we've all got a part to play in this. Let's not make life even harder for people who are experiencing rough sleeping." What's the solution? Ms Snell said a move away from hostile architecture would involve benches designed to be slept on and not turning sprinklers on where councils know people are sleeping at night. "Let's look at ways of improving that and changing it and seeing the differences that makes in your community as a whole," she said. Kath Snell says local governments need to know that just moving the problem on is not a solution.( ABC News: Keane Bourke ) Mr James said having access to welcoming infrastructure in his city would have made a "world of difference". "It would be appreciated so much by people that are homeless that someone cares, that someone has put a bit of thought into it to try and make life a bit easier for them," he said. "Ultimately homeless people need a roof over their heads. "It's no good sort of giving people move on notices, and just pushing the problem from one place to another. "It's a crisis and it needs to be addressed." https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-29/perth-councils-homeless-strategies-hostile-architecture/103630950
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  5. Fuck me, a result after Nine years, and I thought my two year battle with my ex was long winded Top Result well done👍
  6. A happy ending to this theft. My lawyer found this individual and notified his boss of this transgression. Following this he refunded me in full plus interest.
  7. Last week
  8. Donald is now started selling bibles, which he claims is his favorite book anyway. Anybody not laughing? 60 USD each a real bargain because page 1 I guess holds a voucher for guaranteed entry into paradise. Backed by reverend Donald, the holy man.
  9. Trump/Carlson would be more embarrassing 😳
  10. Anyone remember that right wing stroke job who used to post here…ROGUEYAM I THINK WAS HIS NAME, GOT KICKED OFF FINNALLY FOR BEING A TROLL Sorry, hit cap lock, too lazy to change…anyway, he was your typical head up the ass American who would have loved trump…I really am embarrassed that the best we can do is trump Biden….
  11. It collapsed like a deck of cards
  12. The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, reportedly after being hit by a large container ship. There are apparently cars and people in the water. A Mass Casualty Incident was declared.
  13. 30 different companies knocked him back before. Wonder if any will come to his rescue now?
  14. Mekong

    Straya

    There are 42 nudist beaches in the UK, why anyone would want to get their kit off on a UK summers day is beyond me
  15. bust

    Straya

    Ha Ha There is an endless list of clothing free beaches in Australia. Some remote and many in the cities. Even Sydney Harbour has a couple of designated nude beaches. Although these days you will spot the occasional "Burkini" on Bondi Beach who locals refer to as Smurfs for obvious reasons 😃
  16. It's worth noting that the appeals court lowering of the civil trial bond from ~.5 billion to 175 million, does not change the judgement in this case. Unless and until the appeal is successful, the original judgement of ~454 million + interest etc, stands. Also the appeals court has not stayed, the two court appointed monitors, who oversee Trump and his businesses.
  17. In victory for Trump, appeals court lowers civil fraud bond to $175 million Judge says Trump’s hush money case will go to trial April 15 Man changes name to "Literally Anybody Else" and announces US presidential run... LINK
  18. His son-in-law Kushner once traveled to Saudi-Arabia when his father-in-law was in office and after Kushner came back to the US, the Saudis decided to invest 2 billion in Kushners business. Maybe some is left.
  19. Freud's Last Session [2023] Sigmund Freud invites iconic author C.S. Lewis to debate the existence of God. And his unique relationship with his daughter, and Lewis' unconventional relationship with his best friend's mother. A top thespian who can read the phone book and make it interesting does the same with an otherwise bland, imagined meeting of the minds that probably never happened.
  20. Consider yourself educated on the achievements of Steve Harley Who is Phil Collins?
  21. And talking of Musicals did you know that Phil Collins was the original Artful Dodger is the West End production of Oliver, not just rehearsed for the part but actually starred in the role. The reason this fact remains largely unknown is due to him being famous for more than just one song
  22. Not true Polio survivor. Was the original vocalist for Phantom Of The Opera for Andrew Lloyd Webber and was cast in the role and spent 5 months in rehearsal until replaced by Michael Crawford Produced a number of songs for various artists. Appeared on numerous albums for various artists Involved in the horse racing industry as an owner Involved in charity work in Cambodia promoting landmine awareness
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