🇦🇺 Australia

[BenChristman1]

So... some new comps have been announced and some have been cancelled.
Let's start with the good news:

Turn Around Tassie - a Tasmanian comp featuring most events. (https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/competitions/TurnAroundTassie2020)

Perth has gotten a whole heap of comps. I guess they must have listened to you, @DerpBoiMoon . Here's the list:

Pinjarra Puzzle Party 2021 | World Cube Association

The World Cube Association governs competitions for mechanical puzzles that are operated by twisting groups of pieces, commonly known as 'twisty puzzles'. The most famous of these puzzles is the Rubik's Cube, invented by professor Rubik from Hungary. A selection of these puzzles are chosen as...

www.worldcubeassociation.org

South Perth Summer 2020 | World Cube Association

The World Cube Association governs competitions for mechanical puzzles that are operated by twisting groups of pieces, commonly known as 'twisty puzzles'. The most famous of these puzzles is the Rubik's Cube, invented by professor Rubik from Hungary. A selection of these puzzles are chosen as...

www.worldcubeassociation.org

Showground Showdown 2021 | World Cube Association

The World Cube Association governs competitions for mechanical puzzles that are operated by twisting groups of pieces, commonly known as 'twisty puzzles'. The most famous of these puzzles is the Rubik's Cube, invented by professor Rubik from Hungary. A selection of these puzzles are chosen as...

www.worldcubeassociation.org

York Cube Day 2021 | World Cube Association

The World Cube Association governs competitions for mechanical puzzles that are operated by twisting groups of pieces, commonly known as 'twisty puzzles'. The most famous of these puzzles is the Rubik's Cube, invented by professor Rubik from Hungary. A selection of these puzzles are chosen as...

www.worldcubeassociation.org

Now I know this isn't exactly in Australia but New Zealand is close enough lol - https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/competitions/NewZealandNationals2020

Now for the bad news, unfortunately all the Speedcubing Australia West Coast tour comps got cancelled. The reason for this is most likely because of the risk of border closures and stuff but none the less, it's still kinda sad. Especially for me in Melbourne because now I have no comps to look forward to. anyway, thought I'd share this news.

So tell me how Australia was able to fight off the virus so much better than the U.S.? It might have something to do with the population/population density, but was there anything else they did?

 

[CodingCuber]

So tell me how Australia was able to fight off the virus so much better than the U.S.? It might have something to do with the population/population density, but was there anything else they did?

We locked down fast. Pretty much as soon as every state had 10 cases, we locked down. Then, just recently, where I live (Melbourne), we had a second wave and at one day we had 700 cases. We went into like a 2 month lockdown and face masks became mandatory. I guess we just listened to the health expert. Also people were really encouraged to get tested as soon as they got sick so our testing rates were good.

Spoiler: Slightly controversial

Plus, we don't have orange man in charge.

Edit: Guessing the meh reaction is because of the Trump thing. Just my opinion but ok.

 

[BenChristman1]

We locked down fast. Pretty much as soon as every state had 10 cases, we locked down. Then, just recently, where I live (Melbourne), we had a second wave and at one day we had 700 cases. We went into like a 2 month lockdown and face masks became mandatory. I guess we just listened to the health expert. Also people were really encouraged to get tested as soon as they got sick so our testing rates were good. Plus, we don't have orange man in charge.

Edit: Guessing the meh reaction is because you're a Trump supporter. Just my opinion but ok.

I’m just going to say that the 2 main Australian political parties are essentially our (Americans’) Democratic Party and a Socialist Party. And you can’t call other countries’ leaders names unless they’re Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un, or whoever the dictator of China is. But let’s not get into a political debate. How early did Australia get shut down? We got shut down as a nation sometime in March I think, but my state shut down earlier than that.

 

[CodingCuber]

I’m just going to say that the 2 main Australian political parties are essentially our (Americans’) Democratic Party and a Socialist Party. And you can’t call other countries’ leaders names unless they’re Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un, or whoever the dictator of China is. But let’s not get into a political debate. How early did Australia get shut down? We got shut down as a nation sometime in March I think, but my state shut down earlier than that.

bruh we call our own leader "scotty for marketing" and "scomo". We had 10 cases in each state i think some time like early march and that's when we all locked down I think.

 

[the dnf master]

So tell me how Australia was able to fight off the virus so much better than the U.S.? It might have something to do with the population/population density, but was there anything else they did?

I think it's because at first people in the U.S. didn't really take the lockdown as seriously as other countries.

 

[DNF_Cuber]

So tell me how Australia was able to fight off the virus so much better than the U.S.? It might have something to do with the population/population density, but was there anything else they did?

Because the yokels in the US(I am in the US, not feeling so patriotic) wouldn't stay home and mask up

 

[BenChristman1]

I think it's because at first people in the U.S. didn't really take the lockdown as seriously as other countries.

Because the yokels in the US(I am in the US, not feeling so patriotic) wouldn't stay home and mask up

I agree that for the first 4-6 weeks we should have, but our economy is built in a way that can’t sustain multiple months of an economic shutdown. Obviously in an ideal world, everybody would have listened for the first month, then we wouldn’t be in the situation we’re in now.

China was able to fight it off because if they didn’t listen to their leader, they would be killed, or they gave all of their important citizens the vaccine that they patented back in February. One of the two.

 

[CodingCuber]

I agree that for the first 4-6 weeks we should have, but our economy is built in a way that can’t sustain multiple months of an economic shutdown. Obviously in an ideal world, everybody would have listened for the first month, then we wouldn’t be in the situation we’re in now.

China was able to fight it off because if they didn’t listen to their leader, they would be killed, or they gave all of their important citizens the vaccine that they patented back in February. One of the two.

Obviously any economy is gonna suffer in a lockdown but there are ways to lessen the damage. Take JobKeeper and JobSeeker payment schemes in Australia. Our economy would be in a much worse place without them. At the end of the day, human lives matter more than economic damage. anyway, I think this is getting a little off topic now.

 

[BenChristman1]

Obviously any economy is gonna suffer in a lockdown but there are ways to lessen the damage. Take JobKeeper and JobSeeker payment schemes in Australia. Our economy would be in a much worse place without them. At the end of the day, human lives matter more than economic damage. anyway, I think this is getting a little off topic now.

I’m just kinda disappointed that the U.S. can’t have comps.

 

[CodingCuber]

I’m just kinda disappointed that the U.S. can’t have comps.

I wish the WCA would look into some alternatives like online comps (although it would be hard to make sure no one cheats),

 

[BenChristman1]

I wish the WCA would look into some alternatives like online comps (although it would be hard to make sure no one cheats),

I would also like if the promised C@H Season 2 would start soon, even though I understand that the organizers are probably busy.

 

[Deleted member 52530]

So... some new comps have been announced and some have been cancelled.
Let's start with the good news:

Turn Around Tassie - a Tasmanian comp featuring most events. (https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/competitions/TurnAroundTassie2020)

Perth has gotten a whole heap of comps. I guess they must have listened to you, @DerpBoiMoon . Here's the list:

Pinjarra Puzzle Party 2021 | World Cube Association

The World Cube Association governs competitions for mechanical puzzles that are operated by twisting groups of pieces, commonly known as 'twisty puzzles'. The most famous of these puzzles is the Rubik's Cube, invented by professor Rubik from Hungary. A selection of these puzzles are chosen as...

www.worldcubeassociation.org

South Perth Summer 2020 | World Cube Association

The World Cube Association governs competitions for mechanical puzzles that are operated by twisting groups of pieces, commonly known as 'twisty puzzles'. The most famous of these puzzles is the Rubik's Cube, invented by professor Rubik from Hungary. A selection of these puzzles are chosen as...

www.worldcubeassociation.org

Showground Showdown 2021 | World Cube Association

The World Cube Association governs competitions for mechanical puzzles that are operated by twisting groups of pieces, commonly known as 'twisty puzzles'. The most famous of these puzzles is the Rubik's Cube, invented by professor Rubik from Hungary. A selection of these puzzles are chosen as...

www.worldcubeassociation.org

York Cube Day 2021 | World Cube Association

The World Cube Association governs competitions for mechanical puzzles that are operated by twisting groups of pieces, commonly known as 'twisty puzzles'. The most famous of these puzzles is the Rubik's Cube, invented by professor Rubik from Hungary. A selection of these puzzles are chosen as...

www.worldcubeassociation.org

Now I know this isn't exactly in Australia but New Zealand is close enough lol - https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/competitions/NewZealandNationals2020

Now for the bad news, unfortunately all the Speedcubing Australia West Coast tour comps got cancelled. The reason for this is most likely because of the risk of border closures and stuff but none the less, it's still kinda sad. Especially for me in Melbourne because now I have no comps to look forward to. anyway, thought I'd share this news.

Thank you so much, I was hoping for to go to South Perth Summer, but it's full, and for transportation issues, I can't attend York or Pinjarra. And I understand why people need to wear a face mask. At least I'm getting back to the community

 

[CodingCuber]

Melbourne Summer 2021 | World Cube Association

The World Cube Association governs competitions for mechanical puzzles that are operated by twisting groups of pieces, commonly known as 'twisty puzzles'. The most famous of these puzzles is the Rubik's Cube, invented by professor Rubik from Hungary. A selection of these puzzles are chosen as...

www.worldcubeassociation.org

Melbourne finally has a comp planned! But... I can't go since I'll be on holidays and I get back the day after the second day .
Thought I would let everyone know anyway. I don't know many fellow melbourne cubers on this forum but I'll just tag the ones I do know.

@GAN 356 X @David ep @Iwannaganx (not active any more big sad) @Faz

In other news I'm thinking of organising some kind of comp so I'll keep you updated on that.

Update: Just requested access to a venue and contacted a local delegate.

 

[David ep]

excuse me

 

[CodingCuber]

excuse me

h u h ?

 

[BenChristman1]

excuse me

h u h ?

He obviously burped.

 

[CodingCuber]

Hello. So most Sydney comps got cancelled but in the mean time we also got Altona 2021: https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/competitions/AltonaAlgorithms2021
Go if you can. Bye.

 

[CodingCuber]

Barwon Cube for the Kids 2021

Barwon Cube for the Kids 2021 | World Cube Association

The World Cube Association governs competitions for mechanical puzzles that are operated by twisting groups of pieces, commonly known as 'twisty puzzles'. The most famous of these puzzles is the Rubik's Cube, invented by professor Rubik from Hungary. A selection of these puzzles are chosen as...

www.worldcubeassociation.org

 

[DNF_Cuber]

Barwon Cube for the Kids 2021

Barwon Cube for the Kids 2021 | World Cube Association

The World Cube Association governs competitions for mechanical puzzles that are operated by twisting groups of pieces, commonly known as 'twisty puzzles'. The most famous of these puzzles is the Rubik's Cube, invented by professor Rubik from Hungary. A selection of these puzzles are chosen as...

www.worldcubeassociation.org

oof how can a comp have 3 side events and no OH or 5x5. (I guess I shouldn't care... I don't live on the right continent.)

 

[CodingCuber]

oof how can a comp have 3 side events and no OH or 5x5. (I guess I shouldn't care... I don't live on the right continent.)

Probably because they are short events and the comp only goes for one day