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    Cricket and Australia Day used to go hand in hand—so why are matches disappearing now?

    I do wish that everyone would get history correct - look it up folks. Captain Cook landed in Australia on the 29th April 1770. Australian Parliament passed the Nationality and Citizenship act in 1948. This act made us Australian citizens not British subjects. The date that this act commenced...
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    The name game: Parents-to-be are already arguing about their baby's identity. Which side are you on?

    No, it is not outdated. A friend has two granddaughters - 6 y.o. called Audrey and a 2 y.o. called Margot. Another friend has 3 granddaughters called, Matylda, Penelope (never Penny) and Lyria. Audrey has never had any comments about her name. Since when has Ashleigh had two "h's" in it...
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    She moved to Australia thinking she was ready…then came the 'dunny'

    The problem with supermarket trolleys - they are designed by men!!! Women would design them so that they would go straight and not decide to turn towards the shelves.
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    Fact of the Day: A road in Hungary plays a song if you drive at the right speed

    We already have singing roads!!! It is also the sound of tyres - but not musicial. The sound is when your tyres keeping hitting potholes one after another - more of a thump, thump, thump!!!!!
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    NDIS pricing changes 'incredibly cruel' says remote mobile therapy provider

    Well, let me tell you about the highlight of my life one day last week. It was a "teams" meeting with the NDIS to go through our daughters new plan. No, we were not allowed to have a face to face meeting at the local NDIS office. No, we were not provided with any updated info before this...
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    'Am I in the wrong for not cooking 'fancier' meals—even if my partner keeps asking?'

    I think everyone who does the household shopping knows only too well that prices just keep going up and we all have had to make some adjustments to what we buy. Could I suggest that you ask him what he calls "fancy Meals" When he names something look up a recipe for it. It sounds like you go...
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    What’s the #1 Problem Every American Faces in Australia? One Expat Reveals the Shocking Truth

    Lived in England for a couple of years, Canada for 6 months - during winter - and travelled through the US. Every where was so overheated. It was a relief to walk outside. Trains so stuffy, buildings way too hot. Give me an Aussie home anyday. You can rug up and use ducted heating to the...
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    She couldn't take her husband's shower habit - so she did THIS. Was it unreasonable?

    You have a number of options. 1.After all these years he is not going to change - so up to you to check before you get into the shower 2. Revenge - reset so that he gets a cold shower. 3. Get a small sign made and laminated and place it where he will see it to remind him to reset the button for...
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    'The worst I've seen': The smell of this customer's clothes was SO BAD - one staff had to wear a gas mask! Was it unreasonable?

    Maybe it's time for a little "porkie" Can you tell him that you have now been diagnosed with an allergy to cats/dog fur and that you are sorry but you can't touch his clothes anymore. Maybe you could suggest an alternative dry cleaner near by. If not, can you make him check the pockets...
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    'It's outrageous': Senior feels 'punished' after losing vital government benefits

    These have been the rules for many years. You need to let Centrelink that you are going to be away - whether if be for 3 weeks or 8 weeks. Ignorance is not an excuse. These rules have been in place for over 15 years. No different than having to tell them any changes in your assets or bank...
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    Online buyers be aware

    I ordered some perfume a couple of years ago. Delivery fine but when I looked at the invoice it was quite different. Charge for perfume was correct, but there was another charge. When I queried it I was told it was for a membership for Kogan. Spent a bit of time on the phone, saying NO I...
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    'Maybe you shouldn't get married': His parent discovered something, now his wedding is in jeopardy

    No, don't pay for anything. By the sound of it they do not live together. Suggest to them that they go and rent somewhere and live together for a minimum of one year - preferably two and if they are still together at the end of that time, then you can have a discussion as to having a...
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    'My fiancée refuses to sign a prenup, now I'm thinking of cancelling the wedding.'

    If she didn't even pay for shared expenses, didn;t tell you about the massive debt, won't discuss a prenup - walk don't run. Cancel the wedding and move on. She has not been honest with you and that is no way to start a marriage. If you are living together please make sure that she has no...
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