On a recent trip to Perth WA to celebrate my sons wedding I saw non of that. Restraunt pubs and such were busy and plentiful patrons spending on average $AU50 per plate for lunchs etc. Admittedly most likely the mining sector was the reason in that area. Same tho for supermarkets and general shopping, fast foods etc.
Premise! sounds promising ominous even, bs tho and u know it! As to your long bow jump to Nitewish, take a deep breath, go visit his Muay T school, learn to be a great loser!