In the land down under, there’s a tale that’s taken flight, literally. Picture this: one lone soul in Perth, Western Australia, is shaking up the skies with complaints about aircraft noise. Move over, kangaroos boxing on the street; this is the real drama unfolding!

Now, get ready to have your socks knocked off by numbers. Out of over 51,000 aircraft noise complaints across Australia, nearly 21,000 of them were dropped by our Perth protagonist. That’s some serious air rage!

But wait, it gets better. Brisbane tried to join the complaint party, but they only managed to squeak out around 4,700 gripes. Sorry, Brisbane, but Perth is owning the noise game!

Now, before you start laughing it off as a case of someone just having a rough day, think again. Studies show that constant aircraft noise can turn even the most chilled Aussie into a grumpy wallaby. We’re talking sleep disturbances, stress levels skyrocketing higher than a kangaroo on a pogo stick—real chaos, mate!

And it’s not just about personal comfort. Oh no, we’re diving into the big bucks territory. Property values? Plummeting faster than a boomerang thrown by a toddler!

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. We’re not just talking about a random person shouting into the wind. Nope, this Perth warrior is the David to the aviation Goliath, taking on the system with a vengeance!

And speaking of systems, Airservices Australia noticed a curious trend: fewer people are making more noise complaints. It’s like everyone’s decided to let this one Aussie do all the heavy lifting, while the rest of the country enjoys their barbies and surf sessions.

But let’s not forget the heart of the matter. These aren’t just complaints; they’re battle cries against the tyranny of aircraft noise. It’s like a scene straight out of "Crocodile Dundee," but instead of wrestling crocs, we’re wrestling with jet engines!

And while the suits in Canberra debate policies and regulations, our Perth hero is out there, reminding us that one person’s voice can make a noise big enough to echo across the whole continent.

So, next time you hear a plane overhead, spare a thought for our Perth pal fighting the good fight against the roar of the engines. And maybe, just maybe, invest in some noise-canceling headphones.

So for the Joke!

What did the man who lived near an international airport, one of Australia’s international hubs do when he got sick of all the aircraft noise?

Answer #. He moved.