Nsw Mid North Coast Recommendations - To Live

[Phoney]

Do you seriously think there is an easier way to fix the problem, if so you should have ran. Let's not forget how we got into this mess to start with & really Bribie why would you lend any weight to anything the courier mail offers.

:icon_cheers:

Paul

Is there really even a problem as such?
I read today that one of Campbells own handpicked auditors admitted that Campbell's claim that they have to borrow to pay public servant wages is complete ********.

From what I understand the Queensland Government has more money in managed funds than their entire State Debt. They are getting better returns on those than the 3.5% they have to pay on their debt though so have no desire to use that money to pay off the debt.

Then he's given His ministers relatives high paying plum jobs and scoffed "oh we'll that's the way the world works" Umm yeah in the world of LNP nepotism maybe :lol:


(sorry for hijacking your thread bribie)

 

[Bribie G]

Hijack to your heart's content

I think this should be moved to OT anyway. :icon_cheers:

 

[Rowy]

Phoney,
There is a problem and it's massive. As for the managed funds............if your info was the case why would our credit rating have been downgraded. I know they hid those accounts from the international credit agencies to trick em. Don't be a ******* ********. Stop recycling **** and actually sit down and have a think about what you said. As for nepotism ask Anastacia Palusckuk what she did for a living before daddy retired. They all do it and I can name a labor ( yes I know how to spell it) appointment for every LNP one. There is not a bottomless bucket sorry someone has to work. Handouts have to stop somewhere. Committees to discuss every fucken change of legislation have to stop somewhere. It all costs money sorry it's life.

Rowy

 

[captainbrewer]

Bribie G

The Camden Haven is the pick of the area, have been holidaying there for the last 35 years and would love to live there. North Haven is my pick but that is just because I have holidayed there most of my life, Dunbogan is also a nice area.

Anywhere on the mid north coast has its attractions. Where ever you decide to settle you will enjoy.

Cheers

Captainbrewer

 

[Rowy]

Gav,
By the way Wodonga isn't the country just in case you think your entitled to an opinion.

 

[Crusty]

Yamba is where it's at for the over 60's Bribie. I have been here all my life, 42yrs & I think it's a real **** hole. Lots of unemployed people, a huge population of over 60's, very little opportunity for work prospects & ****** pay when you finally do get a job. We rent, $350.00 hard earned dollars a week, three little kids that need feeding, schooling & housing & controlled by Barry O'farell, this place rocks. You have done your time in the work force & all the best to you & your well deserved retirement. Holiday season is when Yamba really kicks along & the population swells from 7,000 to about triple that over christmas. You could always look at the couple of over 50's places here which are really close to my house. I'll even put you up in my garage for an extended visit just so I can have someone to brew with. C'mon Bribie, where the bloody hell are ya? (going)

 

[Ducatiboy stu]

I always prefer to go to Iluka and veiw the great mass of unemployed yamba folk..... h34r:

 

[Brewman_]

Yamba is where it's at for the over 60's Bribie. I have been here all my life, 42yrs & I think it's a real **** hole. Lots of unemployed people, a huge population of over 60's, very little opportunity for work prospects & ****** pay when you finally do get a job. We rent, $350.00 hard earned dollars a week, three little kids that need feeding, schooling & housing & controlled by Barry O'farell, this place rocks. You have done your time in the work force & all the best to you & your well deserved retirement. Holiday season is when Yamba really kicks along & the population swells from 7,000 to about triple that over christmas. You could always look at the couple of over 50's places here which are really close to my house. I'll even put you up in my garage for an extended visit just so I can have someone to brew with. C'mon Bribie, where the bloody hell are ya? (going)

Hi Crusty,

You paint a picture of a place where people holday that you live in that is really a tough place to live. It's not always holidays in places like that and for most families that live there the holidays don't always make a difference. I have 3 little kids too, and I know it demanding.

Fear_n_loath

Edit, remove my rant on rasing kids!

 

[joshuahardie]

Bit late to the convo, but my family has always loved in Forster/Tuncurry and Taree, and I have to agree with Corzdog, that Taree is not on the up, I prefer Forster 8 days a week, compared to Taree.

I do enjoy Port Mac / Wauchoupe alot too.

However given the choice I would take Les' advice. Id love to live in the Nelson/Shoal Bay/Hunter Vineyard regions.

Your choice is your own, seeing my wifes family is all living up in Bribie, I should of looked you up when I have been up there on holidays.

good luck on the move

 

[Lord Raja Goomba I]

Hi Crusty,

You paint a picture of a place where people holday that you live in that is really a tough place to live. It's not always holidays in places like that and for most families that live there the holidays don't always make a difference. I have 3 little kids too, and I know it demanding.

Holidaying in a place isn't the same as living there.

I grew up on the Sunny Coast (back before it was over-commercialised, over-developed and I was over it). It's a great place to holiday, but I moved out to Brisbane when I was 22, and much prefer it here.

I think the thing is - unless you're retired (which BribieG appears to be heading towards doing), you've got to work, you've got to bring up kids and you've got to do more than go to the beach (and brew).

My grandparents still live up there, and it's perfect for them. They go to the beach, my grandfather rebuilds cars and tinkers, my grandmother knits and cooks and they're happy with the odd RSL meal - it's a great place for them.

However, I will always take their concept of a "great place to bring up kids" with a grain of salt - given they had 2 out of 3 girls pregnant as teens, the 3rd (oldest) being on the pill early enough to avoid it. And the son in the army at 16.

No place is perfect, it's a matter of finding what you need.

 

[Bribie G]

Agree. Perfect example Maryborough / Hervey Bay. M. is a great place to buy a house and bring up kids, as long as you have a job. But visit on holiday and you have done the place in half an hour.

Hervey bay the holiday and retirement place.

 

[Bribie G]

One month on and sussing out Taree for 3 days. Mate it makes Caboolture / Morayfield look like a steaming pile of.

Chose the weekend to see the locals in full rant. Not as Bogan as I had been led to expect. Brilliant town centre with everything on a few blocks, as opposed to the usual megamall built on the outskirts that destroys the original cbd - Taree seems to have lucked out there with Big W, Aldi etc all in one spot along with the pubs and cafes and RTA, Medicare you name it - nicely integrated into the historical centre.

Taree West looks the go. 5 mins from cbd. Checked out Chatham at opposite end of town. The burned out Commodore next to the train line said it all. Areas like that in any town I suppose.

But the beaches. 15 mins from town and absolutely stunning. It was warmer here this morning than Bribie Island lol.

The setting is gorgeous, wherever you go the backdrop of the Barrington and Gloucester Tops, pretty rivers and forests. And no brown smog spreading up from Brisbane, just clean pure air.

I'm sold. Can't wait to see those yellow plates on the car.

 

[Bribie G]

One month on and sussing out Taree for 3 days. Mate it makes Caboolture / Morayfield look like a steaming pile of.

Chose the weekend to see the locals in full rant. Not as Bogan as I had been led to expect. Brilliant town centre with everything on a few blocks, as opposed to the usual megamall built on the outskirts that destroys the original cbd - Taree seems to have lucked out there with Big W, Aldi etc all in one spot along with the pubs and cafes and RTA, Medicare you name it - nicely integrated into the historical centre.

Taree West looks the go. 5 mins from cbd. Checked out Chatham at opposite end of town. The burned out Commodore next to the train line said it all. Areas like that in any town I suppose.

But the beaches. 15 mins from town and absolutely stunning. It was warmer here this morning than Bribie Island lol.

The setting is gorgeous, wherever you go the backdrop of the Barrington and Gloucester Tops, pretty rivers and forests. And no brown smog spreading up from Brisbane, just clean pure air.

I'm sold. Can't wait to see those yellow plates on the car.

 

[Batz]

One month on and sussing out Taree for 3 days. Mate it makes Caboolture / Morayfield look like a steaming pile of.

Chose the weekend to see the locals in full rant. Not as Bogan as I had been led to expect. Brilliant town centre with everything on a few blocks, as opposed to the usual megamall built on the outskirts that destroys the original cbd - Taree seems to have lucked out there with Big W, Aldi etc all in one spot along with the pubs and cafes and RTA, Medicare you name it - nicely integrated into the historical centre.

Taree West looks the go. 5 mins from cbd. Checked out Chatham at opposite end of town. The burned out Commodore next to the train line said it all. Areas like that in any town I suppose.

But the beaches. 15 mins from town and absolutely stunning. It was warmer here this morning than Bribie Island lol.

The setting is gorgeous, wherever you go the backdrop of the Barrington and Gloucester Tops, pretty rivers and forests. And no brown smog spreading up from Brisbane, just clean pure air.

I'm sold. Can't wait to see those yellow plates on the car.

I hope you find what you want Bribie, but I think your too close to large populations. Why do people want to live near the coast? Yes the ocean is nice but it's always of a ****-hole place to live. Don't forget to lock your doors.

 

[booargy]

Have you thought of Gloucester?

just up then road.

 

[Northside Novice]

hmm bribie island or taree ,, sounds like your trying to polish a turd there Mr G

All the best mate hope it all works out for you and yours

 

[Brewman_]

Have you thought of Gloucester?
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just up then road.

Yeh that is god's country.

You've got the the spot! I am at Seaham, love it up there. Love it here too.

Fear_n_loath

 

[Bribie G]

hmm bribie island or taree ,, sounds like your trying to polish a turd there Mr G

All the best mate hope it all works out for you and yours

Been to Bribie recently? I live in a side street and the other day I counted 37 cars till I could get out of my street. Just another Bris suburb but 50k round trip to Bunnings. Batz makes a valid point that the beach is great to visit but shytehouse to live at.

The converse of this is that most people love the idea of the country and even visit now and again but we are basically city dwellers. I am. If I had a huge lot of money I would live in Surry Hills or Newtown. Batz is different because he is Batz and vive le difference.

Places here like Manning Point and Old Bar are just like Bribie was 35 years ago before Corrup Councils threw it to their developer Mates.

But only 15 mins drive from town for a visit. So I can have Big W and tge beach.

Yup. Been to Gloucester - the view over the town as you come over the Ranges is straight out of JRR Tolkien. May it remain undiscovered

 

[Bribie G]

Deed is done, ignored Batz' advice Moving mid Oct.

Turd polishers need not apply, nothing to see here guys, move right along





Photo this morning:



TAREE



And yes Gloucester is very nice too for an occasional trip out
Took this shot in Feb.

 

[emnpaul]

That would make you TareeG, no?

 

[waggastew]

Some more good news 'Taree G'! One of our local upstart craft brewers is starting a Mid-North Coast brewers group, wittily named Beer Coasters.

You might need to book in a monthly visit to Port Mac? I am sure Warra will put you up for the night, failing that you are more than welcome to a bed at Cassa Wauchope!

Stew

 

[Bribie G]

A few beers coming on shortly, Wagga. Just taken out a lease on a fairly new deluxe "villa" round the corner from the Old Bar CBD - about 2/3 of what you would pay hereabouts - moving date is 18 October which suits us fine as current lease expires 25 October.

I've been in touch with Warra as well re any new club, as I mentioned to him a trip up to Port is almost the same time as it would take me to go from Bribie Island to the BABBs venue, so no drama
Man am I going to fish B)

 

[bigfridge]

A few beers coming on shortly, Wagga. Just taken out a lease on a fairly new deluxe "villa" round the corner from the Old Bar CBD - about 2/3 of what you would pay hereabouts - moving date is 18 October which suits us fine as current lease expires 25 October.

I've been in touch with Warra as well re any new club, as I mentioned to him a trip up to Port is almost the same time as it would take me to go from Bribie Island to the BABBs venue, so no drama
Man am I going to fish B)

Be good to welcome you properly to the Manning/Hunter valleys Mr TareeG - or should that be OldBarG ;-)

Don't forget that you are only a few hrs from the centre of the HUBS territory - please make sure that you reserve the first weekend in Nov for the Bitter & Twisted festival. Best beer related hoot in Oz.

For commercial drops in Port there is Littles plus Black Duck. Potters and Murrays are just a sip away as well.

Dave

 

[Bribie G]

Thanks, Dave, will be sure to look you up. November sounds like the go, where is the venue for the B&T?

 

[Bribie G]

Aha, Maitland - brilliant, love the place, Schooey took me round there last year and I photographed most of the Victorian Terraces in that lovely old town.

 

[sp0rk]

Some more good news 'Taree G'! One of our local upstart craft brewers is starting a Mid-North Coast brewers group, wittily named Beer Coasters.

You might need to book in a monthly visit to Port Mac? I am sure Warra will put you up for the night, failing that you are more than welcome to a bed at Cassa Wauchope!

Stew

I think i'll need to make visits down to Port Mac...

 

[Bribie G]

More than impressed with the $250 a year cheaper rego as well.

 

[mikec]

NSW rego - cheaper?
Are you including the CTP cost in that calculation?

Where did end up landing Bribie? I grew up in Taree.

Edit: just saw the pic on a previous page. Looks like northern end of Old Bar.

 

[Bribie G]

Yup Green Slip $340 in our case, rego free zip zilch if you are a pensioner - plus the $58 annual safety check.

Ended up at Old Bar - love the place, it's like Bribie was a couple of decades ago. Love the weather, was 28 in Taree, 24 here and needed a jumper in the evening.
Main problem is you have to say good morning to all the people you meet and the fecking wild birds won't shut up - all the neighbours came round to introduce themselves. A bit overwhelming really

Taree is a well organised civilised place with all facilities at your fingertips and everyone seems to wear shoes and look suspiciously normal, and absolutely brilliant service in all the stores I've been in compared to QLD where most shops are staffed by 15 year olds who look funny at you.

Like most rural councils with thousands of KM of roads and infrastructure but a low rates base they are in trouble with the roads and bridges, but similar throughout the country. Rob Oakenshott trying to get more of the GST directed to smaller councils. Road to Old Bar recently re-paved for about 1/3 and the remainder seems to be a previous job so it's reasonable standard nowadays.

Great service from MHB and freight around the same as Ross to Bribie so well pleased there.

Liquor stores are great compared to Bribie, JS ale in a couple of the pubs but that's it. Dan's being built shortly.

:beerbang: :beerbang:

 

[NickB]

Sad to see you go Michael but looks like you've settled in well. Don't forget your BABBs brothers....

I'll be sure to drop in for a beer if ever down that way - feel free to do the same here... I'm sure i'll have something English and yummy on the hand pump for you!




Cheers!