Alpine Fault
I guess many of you will have been following some of the current media commentary around the Alpine Fault (AF8) project. In a large emergency such as a big earthquake, the first people you are likely to see will be your neighbours.
The priority for all emergency services will be on saving lives, so it might be several days before we can start to check individual neighbourhoods. If you are prepared to manage on your own for up to a week, you will relieve pressure on emergency services and you’ll be able to help those around you.
There are some great new information videos about the Alpine Fault here
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.3% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.4% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.3% ... It is complicated
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
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