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Designer Notes

Idle Thumbs

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Why do we make games? Every designer has a different and very personal answer to that question. Soren Johnson, founder of Mohawk Games, sits down with noted designers to find out by examining their careers as a whole.
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Three Moves Ahead

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Three Moves Ahead is the leading strategy game themed podcast on the internet. Every week a panel of knowledgeable gamers with strong opinions meets to talk about the strategy and war games of the day, design issues and games in the wider world.
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Idle Game Chat is the flagship Video Games podcast at Dimp Digital! We are a grass roots, independent outfit that share our impressions on the Video Games you can play today and react to the biggest news stories from across the gaming world. Strong opinions guaranteed. Support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/dimpdigital Dimp Disclaimer: We are going to miss things, we are going to get things wrong, we will mispronounce things and we may cause offence.
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Roll Together

Roll Together RPG

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Dungeons & Dragons. Narrative & Nerdery. High Adventure & Hijinks. We are Roll Together. Join us for exciting adventures with wonderful players taking you off to the worlds of D&D! With multiple storylines and adventure arcs, as well as a huge, diverse cast of players from around the world, listen to our adventures here, or join us on Twitch or Youtube to watch the full streamed videos of our games in action! Sponsored by Hero Forge, Ultra PRO and Elderwood Academy, and supported by D&D Beyo ...
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Idle Ride

Marcy Phillips and Paul Gentemann

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A podcast dedicated to low stakes deep dives into pop culture led by Marcy, a middle-aged, multimedia casual consumer. She is joined by her chosen brother Paul as they discuss science fiction and post apocalyptic TV/Movies. They recently reviewed HBO’s The Last of Us and Avatar the Last Airbender on Netflix. They are now eager to begin discussing the TV show Fallout on Amazon Prime. Marcy and Paul have been friends and occasional roommates for over 20 years. This means that they've spent cou ...
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Dota Today

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Dota Today is a regular discussion between a pair of video game developers about their observations, escapades and experiences playing Dota 2, a MOBA developed by Valve.
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Step into the vibrant world of gaming with The Game Room Chronicles, a thrilling podcast brought to you by the passionate gamers at Awsnanon. Dive deep into the latest releases, timeless classics, and everything in between as we explore the ever-evolving landscape of mobile games.
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WASD

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Through both audio AND video episodes, the hosts of WASD dive into the most bizarre, original and innovative releases of the indie game scene. See also: WASD Podcast: ZOMBIE MINECRAFT SHOOTER SURVIVAL PORNO MAHJONG.
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In 2012 Idle Thumbs ran a Kickstarter campaign, not just to bring back the Idle Thumbs podcast, but to try and turn Idle Thumbs into a small podcast network, with a studio, a new website, and the ability to exist for years to come. We documented that time in this podcast.
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Rule Breaker Investing

The Motley Fool

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David Gardner, co-founder of The Motley Fool, is among the most respected and trusted sources on investing. As a best-selling author, hugely successful stock picker, and financial authority, David has led The Motley Fool’s growth into a worldwide investment and financial advisory services company. Each week David shares his insights into today's most innovative and disruptive publicly traded companies -- and how to profit from them by following his signature “Rule Breaker Investing” principles.
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Tone Control

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Steve Gaynor of The Fullbright Company sits down with noteworthy video game developers for an in-depth conversation about their career and creative process, and the tricky work of establishing and maintaining a cohesive tone in their games.
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Important If True

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Three friends try and figure everything out. Join Chris, Jake, and Nick as they delve into the weirdness of life, pop culture, and technology—and do their best to explain it as absurdly as they can. Write in to questions@importantiftrue.com with your own questions and observations.
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Season 2 of Every Game in This City is a podcast about eight game designers, researchers, and curators who met up in China to try and watch every match of the International Dota 2 Championships in Shanghai.
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Dungeons + Drama Nerds

Dungeons + Drama Nerds

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Dungeons + Drama Nerds is a podcast produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percy Hornak, and Nicholas Orvis, three dramaturgs interested in the intersection of theatre and tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGS). Episodes release weekly alternating between Actual Play and Commentary episodes investigating a certain TTRPG system. Season 2 will feature: Blades in the Dark, Bluebeard's Bride, Kids on Bikes, Oh Dang! Bigfoot Stole My Car With My Best Friend's Birthday Present Inside!, and Lancer. Season 1 ...
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The Bristol Beats Club is a series of comedy podcasts. Sort of. Well, more accurately, it's a series of unconventional interviews and idle chit-chat interspersed with cutting edge and classic indie, electro and electronica (sadly, though, we couldn't make that work as a title). Features include Festival Focus, Let's Kick Sexism Out Of Rap Music and the potentially libellous Desert Island Dicks, which is a game we made up all by ourselves without drawing inspiration from anyone else, ever. So ...
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Hosted by the unapologetically nerdy duo, Alex and Billy, "Small Screen Couch Commentary" is the podcast that invites you into the living room for a TV watch-along experience like no other. Think of it as hanging out with two of your most entertaining friends who can't stop commenting on every twist, turn, and TV trope they see. But it's not just idle chatter; Alex and Billy dive deep, offering insights, laughs, and the occasional friendly debate over what makes our favorite shows tick. This ...
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A weekly film podcast which follows three best friends on a quest to find the greatest movies of all time! Each week our heroes take on a new theme as they discuss actors, genres, and directors. Episodes are full of quizzes, games and plenty of humour. Unscripted, unedited and never serious, come join us.
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Growth Masterminds is smart user acquisition and mobile growth pros sharing their best insights on UA, retention, mobile measurement, privacy, mobile marketing data, and much more. Hosted by John Koetsier, we chat with brands like IMVU, DraftKings, and Mixtiles. We interrogate ad networks like Fyber, Kidoz, AppLike, Vungle, Bluestacks, and more. And we feature global experts like Eric Seufert and Jayne Peressini. Along the way, we hit topics like pLTV, creative optimization, incrementality, ...
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Podshambles

Podshambles

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Podshambles is the comedy stylings of Paddy Gervers (Jonny & The Baptists) and Laurie Havelock (once met Brian Blessed). They are two best friends who know far too much about each other. Each episode, marvel as they stagger and ramble through video games, comic books and any other fragments of geek culture that wander through their synchronised brains. No conversational cul-de-sac is left unplundered, whether it's Game of Thrones (or Goats), their many run-ins with geese, or just a load of e ...
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Every weekday join the new voice of local issues on Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald, 9am-12pm weekdays. It’s all about the conversation with John, as he gets right into the things that get our community talking. If it’s news you’re after, backing John is the combined power of the Newstalk ZB and New Zealand Herald news teams. Meaning when it comes to covering breaking news – you will not beat local radio. With two decades experience in communications based in Christchurch, John also ...
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The Everything Podcast

The Everything Podcast

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Hello and welcome to the Everything Podcast the most NON PC podcast of the PC ERA now streaming on all your favorite podcast services! On this podcast everything is up for discussion from Sports to Pop Culture, gaming and or politics nothing is off topic and nothing is taken too seriously. Please RATE and subscribe to my channel if you enjoyed this show! Love ya #TePheads ?
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After arriving early for a big meeting with the mayor of a bizarre Northern English town, a traveling salesman takes the time to explore and meet the locals, who are all very eager to give him a series of increasingly odd jobs… “Thank Goodness You’re Here!” is a comedy slapformer, which unfolds over time as the players' exploration and antics leave…
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Marcy and Paul are joined by their good friends John and Cameron from the podcasts Open Pike Night and Green Shirt: A Newbie's Trek Through the Next Generation to discuss all things Fallout! In this episode we go into depth on Fallout 3, 4, and New Vegas and all the things that make this franchise so special. Don't miss out on Lore Master John's DL…
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I’m glad I’m not working in the health system. Not that I’d be much use if I was, I’ve never been that great with blood. But the reason I’m glad I’m not a doctor or a nurse or a GP or a specialist, is the big stick that’s being pointed at all those people by the Government with its new targets. If I was starting a shift on a ward somewhere right no…
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Ohio State off week breakdown, early-season superlatives: Lettermen Live presented by Wendy's Lettermen Live is back with our fourth edition of the program this week. Spencer Holbrook and Andy Backstrom are breaking down the Buckeyes idle week. It's Lettermen Live presented by Wendy's! #OhioStateFootball #OhioState #CFBNews Subscribe for more Ohio …
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Breaking down best, worst from Buckekeyes through first two games | Ohio State football #OhioStateFootball #OhioState #CFBNews Subscribe for more Ohio State Football coverage: https://www.youtube.com/c/Lettermenrow?sub_confirmation=1 Ohio State Buckeyes videos from Columbus, Ohio from the staff of Lettermen Row.…
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This is not the first time I’ve said this, but we are the people’s republic of pushovers, aren’t we? The way we give overseas visitors free ACC cover. Even more so when you consider the news that ACC wants to increase its levies by two or three times the rate of inflation over the next three years because it's taking longer and costing more for peo…
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Investing rewards those who play the long game. While short-term trading can capture gains, true wealth comes from thinking in years, even decades. This applies not just to investing, but also in business, leadership, and life. This week, David interviews Rand Stagen, Managing Director of Stagen Leadership Academy, and one of David’s favorite peopl…
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User acquisition via OEM is changing massively. What used to be a simple pre-install that maybe no-one ever saw is evolving into 3 different types of app installs for new device owners and HUNDREDS of ad opportunities in OEM apps and on-device experiences. Join John Koetsier on Growth Masterminds as he chats with Ashwin Shekhar, CRO of Avow about t…
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On this episode, Nick and Percy chat with special guests Heather Kelley and Kaylee Rowena about ghosts, haunted houses, and the roles that these stories play in our culture. Heather Kelley is a theater artist and scholar whose work focuses on hauntings, the supernatural, and dark tourism; learn more about her here: https://www.colorado.edu/wgst/hea…
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If someone is 10 years old, they aren't legally allowed to smoke. They aren’t legally allowed to drink alcohol, and they’re not really allowed to have their own Facebook page, but they can be held criminally responsible for violent crimes such as murder or manslaughter. And the new Chief Children’s Commissioner, Dr Claire Achmad, says that’s crazy …
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John MacDonald was joined by Chris Hipkins for their regular catchup. Labour's leader is siding with the Prime Minister in being open to exploring a social media ban for kids. Australia's Government's examining banning under-16 year olds from using sites like Instagram, Facebook, and X. Christopher Luxon has said he's looking into the policy. Chris…
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Buckeyes enter critical 'Improvement' period with early-season idle week | Ohio State football #OhioStateFootball #OhioState #CFBNews Subscribe for more Ohio State Football coverage: https://www.youtube.com/c/Lettermenrow?sub_confirmation=1 Ohio State Buckeyes videos from Columbus, Ohio from the staff of Lettermen Row.…
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On Todays episode I interviewed my 20 year old daughter Amity about her experience of overcoming insecurity ahead of the curve. We also chat about her thoughts on: Readiness for change. How to increase it, and why you can’t get away with pretending to be ready. The power of the clean coaching space to facilitate lasting change. Accusations, agreeme…
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At last, Selwyn mayor Sam Broughton has come up with an idea that I actually agree with. There was his push recently for the speed limit on the Southern Motorway to be bumped up to 120 kph, just because people are driving that fast anyway. That wasn’t his finest hour. But this idea he’s pushing today - that new road tolls need to be created and hig…
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Trust is questioned and the group need to punch something, what could go wrong? Content Warnings: Violence, Gore, Death, Betrayal, World Ending, Body Fluids, Bones, Corpses, Death of Loved Ones, Grief, Bugs, Torture, War Crimes, Disease, Existential Crises, Undead. Sponsored by: - Phoenix Dice: https://www.phoenixdice.com Supported by: - Idle Champ…
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The Monday After: Taking closer look at Buckeyes dominant win over Western Michigan | Ohio State #OhioStateFootball #OhioState #CFBNews Subscribe for more Ohio State Football coverage: https://www.youtube.com/c/Lettermenrow?sub_confirmation=1 Ohio State Buckeyes videos from Columbus, Ohio from the staff of Lettermen Row.…
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Special thanks to Greg for joining us on this episode! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:42 - Nostalgic Noises 00:06:58 - YouTuber Stock Market 00:20:42 - Bonus Idea: Tuition Investing 00:24:55 - Pit Crew Medical Combos 00:32:34 - Smash Trash for Cash 00:43:39 - Marketing Team Game Shows 00:54:02 - Outro We’d love to hear from you! 📧 podcast@spitball.show ⁂ F…
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It might happen. It might not. What I’m talking about, is the way some people seem to think they have to jump to the defence of the super rich whenever anyone mentions the idea of a wealth tax. Which one of our country’s wealthiest people is actually advocating for today. This is Bruce Plested, who was a co-founder of the Mainfreight transport busi…
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Rapid Reaction: Buckeyes thoroughly dominate Western Michigan in every phase | Ohio State football #OhioStateFootball #OhioState #CFBNews Subscribe for more Ohio State Football coverage: https://www.youtube.com/c/Lettermenrow?sub_confirmation=1 Ohio State Buckeyes videos from Columbus, Ohio from the staff of Lettermen Row.…
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National’s Matt Doocey and Labour’s Reuben Davidson joined John MacDonald this week for Politics Friday. They discussed Hagley College’s idea to trial a flexible model, with students working from home two days a week – how does this fit in with the Government’s plans for attendance? Will increasing the visitor levy be the answer to funding issues, …
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Ohio State versus Western Michigan preview, key matchups: Lettermen Live presented by Wendy's Lettermen Live is back with our third edition of the program this week. Spencer Holbrook and Andy Backstrom are breaking down the primetime matchup against Western Michigan and how Ohio State can improve to 2-0. It's Lettermen Live presented by Wendy's! #O…
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Join us on another multiverse adventure as the Gatecrashers deal with some internal issues. Content Warnings: Violence, Gore, Death, Betrayal, World Ending, Body Fluids, Bones, Corpses, Death of Loved Ones, Grief, Bugs, Torture, War Crimes, Disease, Existential Crises, Undead, Multiverses Sponsored by: - Phoenix Dice: https://www.phoenixdice.com Su…
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Buckeyes focused on making special teams a real weapon | Ohio State football #OhioStateFootball #OhioState #CFBNews Subscribe for more Ohio State Football coverage: https://www.youtube.com/c/Lettermenrow?sub_confirmation=1 Ohio State Buckeyes videos from Columbus, Ohio from the staff of Lettermen Row.…
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The Commerce Commission says the big supermarket operators are still creaming it. They’re not making the changes the Commission wanted them to make. Their profits are still too high and the Commission is talking tough, saying it would like to be able to fine them up to $10 million if they keep ripping people off and ignoring what the Commission wan…
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Monty Python star Eric Idle is making his way to Christchurch in his one man musical. Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, Live! is a nostalgic reflection on his love comedy, music, life, and what he calls “Mock and Roll”, a blend of comedy and music. He joined John MacDonald live from Los Angeles to discuss the show that will be hitting the cit…
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A report into the viability of Christchurch hosting the Commonwealth Games took 14 hours to write, after it was requested in January. The report, commissioned by Mayor Phil Mauger, from Council and Christchurch NZ recommended Christchurch avoid holding a standalone event. Newstalk ZB has revealed it cost just over $1000 for staff time. Mauger told …
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In this sixth installment of Essays from Yesterday, David takes us on a journey back through time to revisit some of his earliest (and sometimes prophetic) investment writings from his days as a Motley Fool newsletter contributor. From reflections on the volatility of 2007-8, to introducing new terms like “Big Dumb Money,” and thoughts on building …
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The residents of Our Haunt, both Living and ghostly, prepare for an end-of-semester open mic night. Dungeons and Drama Nerds is produced by Percival Hornak and Nicholas Orvis, and this episode was mixed and edited by Percival Hornak. Our core ensemble are Todd Brian Backus, Jovane Caamano, Anthony Sertel Dean, Christopher Diercksen, Ben Ferber, Kor…
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It is time for Christchurch to get real. To get real and accept that we will never host the Commonwealth Games. Never host them on our own, and not even bother trying to be part of any national bid to host them in the future. I’ve never shared Mayor Phil Mauger’s dream of getting the Games here again. His idea is based purely and simply on his rose…
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Where Buckeyes can improve heading into second week of season | Ohio State football #OhioStateFootball #OhioState #CFBNews Subscribe for more Ohio State Football coverage: https://www.youtube.com/c/Lettermenrow?sub_confirmation=1 Ohio State Buckeyes videos from Columbus, Ohio from the staff of Lettermen Row.…
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Let’s get this clear from the start: Transport Minister Simeon Brown is no knight in shining armour coming to the rescue of motorists up and down the country. He’s not doing anything special or spectacular with this announcement that the Government wants to spend a record amount of money on our roads and transport. $32.9 billion over the next three…
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The Monday After: Taking closer look at Buckeyes easy win over Akron Ohio State beat reporters Spencer Holbrook and Andy Backstrom break down the Ohio State season-opening win over Akron. Ohio State football #OhioStateFootball #OhioState #CFBNews Subscribe for more Ohio State Football coverage: https://www.youtube.com/c/Lettermenrow?sub_confirmatio…
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Life’s all about choices. And we need to make some. Outgoing Treasury boss Dr Caralee McLiesh says cutting costs here and there, like the Government is doing at the moment, isn’t going to be enough to really get the country's finances in order. And she reckons one of the things we need to do is make changes to the government superannuation scheme. …
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In this episode, Soren interviews independent game developer Zach Barth, best known for his puzzle games, including SpaceChem, Infinifactory, Shenzhen I/O, and Opus Magnum. They discuss why he never originally wanted to make money on his games, why puzzle games are terrible, and whether he has ever played Minecraft. This episode was recorded on Sep…
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In this episode, Soren interviews independent game developer Zach Barth, best known for his puzzle games, including SpaceChem, Infinifactory, Shenzhen I/O, and Opus Magnum. They discuss why he never originally wanted to make money on his games, why puzzle games are terrible, and whether he has ever played Minecraft. This episode was recorded on Sep…
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After a development cycle spanning almost a decade, Unicorn Overlord released in March of 2024 to the joy of Ogre Battle fans everywhere! Two of those fans, namely Bryan and Josh, picked up the game and dug right in. With Vanillaware’s signature art and polish on full display Unicorn Overlord makes a stunning first impression and backs it up with a…
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If you drive a petrol vehicle, how’s that $20-a-week tax cut looking now that the Government wants to sting you with road user charges? I’m being a bit facetious. Because I actually think road user charges are much fairer than fuel taxes. Because, when you use a road, it makes no difference whether you drive an old dunger or something more modern -…
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