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    AIBU 16.09.2024

    It depends on the people, our daughter and her then partner lived with us for quite a few years while they were saving for a house deposit. There were never any disagreements, we shared the cost of the bills, they contributed to our mortgage until we had our house paid off, just a token amount...
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    See the controversial new Queen Elizabeth II sculpture! Is it worse than these infamous statue fails? Discover the shocking comparisons!

    As long as it has a plaque on it stating it is the late queen, otherwise not many people will even know who it is supposed to be.
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    Entertainment world mourns dual losses: Aussie actor Lex Marinos (75) and country music icon Tommy Cash (84) pass away

    RIP both these men. loved kingswood country, very down to earth and no offence taken by whatever was said or done in the show by the majority of viewers. The end of a generation for the Cash family, I don’t think the next generation have got the same level of talent.
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    ALDI’s $78 sensation brews up a storm: Budget coffee machine outshines luxury brands!

    Does it do the frothy milk? If I use a coffee machine I expect frothy milk on top. If I want a flat white I can just boil the jug and add milk to the coffee.
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    Aussie legend's family shares heartbreaking news: Disease alters life of TV icon

    My mother in law suffered from dementia for the last ten years of her life. The first five she lived at home. I spent every weekend visiting her, making sure she was ok, doing her washing and housework, taking her meals. We had home care going out Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, they would do...
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    Aussies react to Bunnings' festive decorations before holiday season

    I think it is too early to put Christmas stuff out, especially for younger children. The wait for Christmas is so long after the goodies appear in the stores and younger kids don’t get the concept of time so i feel lose some of their excitement and anticipation for Christmas by the time it...
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    Bon Jovi Turns Into A Real-Life Hero – Saves Woman From Bridge Plunge While Filming!

    Who would not want to be saved by Jon Bon Jovi? He always seems to be such a nice caring person.
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    Aussie legend's family shares heartbreaking news: Disease alters life of TV icon

    No one is immune from this terrible disease. It is a sad way for none to finish their life, he is one of the lucky ones whose family still care enough to keep in touch with him, even if he can‘t talk to them anymore, and probably at times doesn’t even remember who they are. When I worked in aged...
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    End of an era: Legendary ABC reporter retires after 50 years of service

    Have always enjoyed watching her on back roads. Such a down to earth reporter and so good to see rural and out in the sticks areas given a tourism boost because of shows like back roads. Has given hubby and I to see parts of Australia we probably won’t ever get to visit.
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    Shocking attack: Manhunt intensifies as suspect evades capture after scalding baby with coffee

    Hopefully he will never be allowed back in Australia, unless in handcuffs to face trial. We don’t need scum like him here. (We have enough of our own)
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    Discover the massive new avocado that's taking Australia by storm – it stays ripe for days, but there's a twist you need to know!

    Will depend on the price as compared to the smaller ones whether I bother to buy it.
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    Are You Breaking the Law With Your AC? State-by-State Air Conditioner Rules You Need to Know!

    Well I’m sure modern ACs are much quieter than older models. We are lucky that none of our neighbours bedrooms are near the side of our house where our AC motor is. Anyway the motor is right outside our bedroom and it never annoys us or keeps us awake.
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    Is your Oz Lotto ticket worth a fortune? Six Aussies split Division Two prize pool

    I also think the money should be more evenly divided between the divisions. Give more people a chance to become financially better off, instead of one or two people winning such huge amounts in division one.
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    At last, a miracle cure for arthritis may be within reach – see what scientists have discovered!

    Wow I can’t wait. Hopefully it will be a success and will be available much sooner than a decades time. I will happily take part in any testing needed for the treatment.
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    Discover the Surprising Solution to Ease Hospital Overload – Your Next Hotel Stay Could Transform Aged Care!

    While the use of hotels could help alleviate the bed shortage the 25 beds the SA government is wanting will fall a long way short of easing the situation. Then there is the consideration of whether this would be suitable placement for aged people, are they ground floor rooms, if not is there a...
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