It may be advisable for people to play it safe over the next few weeks, [who live in the areas of Hobart, NSW and the A.C.T] to keep an eye on the bom site for any cyclone activity by the way.

Not an alarmist statement, just a precautionary bit of advice.

The remaining effects of La Nina could land up anywhere and/or everywhere, regardless of cooler water temperatures.

It pays to be aware.

Woops! I forgot to include poor old VIC in the warning too!

I am looking forward to seeing in April, something I would never have contemplated.

Hasbeen's comment brings to mind the maybe apocryphal exchange between F Scott Fitzgerald and E Hemingway -

(F. Scott: “The rich are not like you and me.” Ernest: “Yes. They have more money.”)

(quoted from) http://www.overthinkingit.com/2008/09/02/gossip-girl-season-2-begins-the-rich-are-just-like-you-and-me/

Hi Baz, have noted your views on the VFT before when I raised the subject.

I am a woman by the way, which is irrelevant, and I loved your 'maker' comment LOL.

True, the cost of the VFT is not within our reach for a few years, although it could be done later regardless of our terrain if mapped out and using a european company who have built these o/s knowing how to overcome terrain and stability issues.

A dream of mine for many years Baz, and in all likelihood you are right now, regarding the financial side.

I just read Saul's article and the comments here, and I find myself a little confused.
I was under the impression that the "flood levy" was to be paid for 12 mths from 1/7/11 to 30/6/12 at a rate of $1.00/week for those earning $50,000 - $100,000 and $5/week for those earning $100,001 +!
In my opinion a debate over old or new taxes is rather ridiculous as a levy is hardly a tax!
For those who claim that $5/wk is excessive, I suggest that you may do without that cup of latte for at least one day each week.

The richer they are the harder they scream about money.