Archives for: "November 2009"

Graffiti "artists"

November 26th, 2009
Even though the NSW Premier has promised to get tough on graffiti, it doesn't seem to have deterred some. This artistic effort has appeared up the road, is nothing but mindless wilful vandalism. What will happen when those recently caught appear in… more »

Back to base fault reporting

November 18th, 2009
One reason the RTA has for using the "preferred" expensive flashing lights is that they are equipped with a "back to base" fault reporting function. A necessary feature they say, so that units that break down can for the children's safety be repaired… more »

Getting serious

November 14th, 2009
Teen arrested for malicious damage at Menai http://www.theleader.com.au/news/local/news/general/teen-arrested-for-malicious-damage-at-menai/1676862.aspx The Police have done their job but what will happen in court? Mayor get's tough???… more »

I feel a police caution coming on

November 12th, 2009
Youths arrested over spray paint theft http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/breaking-news/youths-arrested-over-spray-paint-theft/story-e6freuz0-1225796941353 POLICE have charged two youths (15 and 16) with the theft of a large quantity of spray paint… more »

How to get refugees off the Oceanic Viking

November 11th, 2009
Step 1 .......Place oily rags in a 44 gallon drum and position the drum near the ship's ventilation system. Step 2 .......Set fire to drum making sure that the smoke gets around whole ship and can be seen from shore Step 3 .....Have lots of fire alarms… more »

Police Cautions UK style

November 10th, 2009
Will Police cautions here end up like in the UK? "it was claimed that up to 40,000 assaults a year are dealt with by a caution issued by the police instead of the offender being prosecuted in court. In cases cited today, a 15-year-old boy was cautioned… more »

Graffiti group nabbed

November 9th, 2009
Just missed out on Jail http://www.theleader.com.au/news/local/news/general/graffiti-group-nabbed/1671749.aspx How lucky were they that the Premier tough new jail laws weren't in yet No reply as yet to my email about graffiti to my local MP Barry… more »

Police Cautions for vandals

November 8th, 2009
Links for newspaper stories about 3 lots of graffiti "artists caught and let go in the last 6 weeks. http://schoolzonesanta.com/index.php/2009/11/02/title_67… more »

Get young crims back on the streets faster.

November 8th, 2009
http://schoolzonesanta.com/index.php/2007/12/29/common_sense ..................................................................................................................................................… more »

Which costs more?

November 5th, 2009
RTA "preferred" flashing lights installed today at The Boulevarde Gymea near The Princes highway. Note the brake lights… more »

Getting 'tough' on graffiti vandals

November 4th, 2009
Graffiti vandals sentenced to talking, tea and scones http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/graffiti-vandals-sentenced-to-talking-tea-and-scones/story-e6freuy9-1225794061401 "It makes me mad, but you can't tell teenagers anything - or you can, but they… more »

Official Police Caution.

November 2nd, 2009
We are urged to "look out for vandals during the holidays" http://www.theleader.com.au/news/local/news/general/look-out-vandals-about-in-holidays/1643621.aspx Because graffiti vandals mainly sneak around at night to do their destructive rubbish, they… more »

Close to home

November 1st, 2009
Two doors up from my place is a council "park" that used to have a climbing fort swings and a slide, but they were removed for some reason leaving only a seat. Last night to make the streetscape better some grub has sprayed one fence I've emailed the… more »