The Variety Bash, one of Australia's biggest outback motoring events, has been cancelled due to rising costs of living and fuel prices. The cancellation follows a similar decision for the Birdsville Big Red Bash in outback Queensland, raising concerns about the impact on regional tourism and local economies that rely on festival attendees. The discussion also covers the trend of employers pushing staff to take annual leave before the end of the financial year, with many employees reluctant due to financial constraints and domestic obligations.

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