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I was feeling a bit antsy and there wasn't a thread yet at 22 past midnight.

Have a great day everyone. May you and the animals of the DT who like sunbathing get some sun.

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[โ€“] ajsadauskas@aus.social 6 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

@melbaboutown @LowExperience2368 Huge hugs.

There were signs up around the apartment block where we live recently warning about a homeless guy who had been trespassing, and to call strata and the police if you see him.

Just from the photo, he looked creepy AF!

Apparently he spent a couple of nights in the basement carpark, and cut power to the building's alarm system one night. (The strata managers only found out after they reviewed the CCTV footage.)

And anyone angry and drunk shouting homophobic slurs is always scary.

So I can definitely relate to how you must be feeling!

You're doing the right thing by trying to help. But I agree it really is shameful how much our pollies have cut the social safety net these past 40-odd years (and both major parties are to blame!). It means people who need help often don't get it.

Take care, stay safe ๐Ÿ’œ