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New member Hello, don't know why I took so long to sign incas a member as I've been reading the column for at least two years! Thanks for welcoming me Jonathan and all members. I'll enjoy the quiz.

If the contents are the same , replacing only hot milk and water with frosty water or ice, then there is no valid reason for a price difference. If ice-cream and/or cream is added, then a small additional cost would be acceptable. An extra $3.50 or similar is simply too much - then we are being...

Yes - people with $3,000,000 plus in superannuation, should receive a slimmed down tax deduction

Silent Night

I am Australian but agree strongly that cafe opening (or more correctly NOT opening) hours are now ridiculous. In regional cities, it is almost impossible to find one still serving on-site customers after 2pm, and even in capital cities, 3.30 or 4pm is the latest. Want, or have to take, a later...

I much prefer for a fairly paid worker to serve me but will use self-serve if buying just a few items.

My biggest culture shock ever was when I did "bloody well (come) home then". After living and working out of Aus for 16 years, with only holiday visits mainly to family, I was totally shocked when I returned and started to work here again. There is far too much swearing here - most people seem...

Some Australian 'movies', including the sequel to Crocodile Dundee and Babe had American soundtracks. Some TV shows have subtitles.