Brian I hope your child is ok.
Epic gang violence, no but it dose exist.As for lived experience, I've traveled the world, extensively in Mexico & the USA, drove down the I95 when Overtown was burning in 89. I've also lived in Western Sydney for many years.
Australia is much safer than than USA

The annual rate of total gun deaths in Australia fell from 2.9 per 100,000 in 1996 to just 0.88 per 100,000 in 2018.
Our gun death rate is 12 times lower than the US rate of about 10.6 per 100,000

Not out of control but yes impossible to completely stop.
During a comparable period (July 2023 through June 2024), Australia recorded 31 gun-related murders in a population of over 26 million people
Firearm deaths

Pay wall, disappointing 😞

Pay wall, Blar blar

Yes, it was a different time when I was there, not many visitors, no signs, just a few locals to talk to. It was all in pretty good condition, for its age.
If you like majestic places, I recommend Agua Azul in Mexico.

Was there in the late 80's, amazing place to wonder around. From memory, there is a tomb inside. The only one of its kind as most are realy pulpits.
Please don't quote me, it was a long time ago, backpacking days

If Trump or Vance are aggressive or bullying, I hope Zelensky just stands up & walks out on them while shaking his head.

Week 15 NRL picks
3 from 5, a pass only

NRL Week 15 picks

7 from 8 picks for week 14.
Best result so far.
I'm away, so a proof picture to follow in a few weeks.

Can you believe it, Knights defeat Sea Eagles 26 to 22. I'd be very despondent if not for the $3 beer the comp gives me.

NRL Picks for Week 14
Halfway through the season

Week 13 NRL Tipping results
4 from 7
Must do better😁

Week 13 NRL picks
Bit late posting

NRL Week 12 picks, 1 from 5, staying positive while drowning in bad picks

She couldn't handle the truth & cut him off with no kiss goodbye.
#NotCredibleCredlin

It's not the time to be cocky either. Good governments need a robust, realistic & balanced opposition.

183mm of rain to 8am this morning in Kendall & Laurieton, Camden Haven area NSW, Australia

NRL Week 11, it's getting hard to decide the picks

NRL Week 11 picks, hoping for a better result this week

Mmm, 3 wins & 1 draw, not our best week, but it's better than it could have been.

& it all starts again.
Week 10 NRL picks

NRL Week 9 results

True

Only a fool would put their hand up for the LNP leader gig presently. Whoever gets the gig will be a sacrificial offering.

Week 9 NRL tips, I'm 5th from the bottom now & 40 from the top.

& the next Gilligan on the reboot of Gilligan's Island

Week 8 results, 4 from 8, a tough week, onwards, another week beckons

Very sad, RIP