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The case of S versus Z is an interesting one, affecting words that typically end with the suffix -ise or -ize and their derivatives (-ises, -ised, -ising, -iser, -isation). Spelling with an S instead of as Z is a distinctively Australian practice. Americans almost always use Z and the British...

According to Wikipedia's entry on the Australian Labor Party: In standard Australian English, the word "labour" is spelt with a u. However, the political party uses the spelling "Labor", without a u. There was originally no standardised spelling of the party's name, with "Labor" and "Labour"...

Australia’s road and traffic authorities are independently run by each state and territory. However, the systems are all interconnected so a licence suspension in any state applies throughout Australia. So the NSW Authority would be notified by the QLD Authority of the licence suspension and it...

Allegedly, "the fees you pay for pet registration isn’t just to ensure that your pet is kept safe in the community, it also goes towards funding the local government staff who patrol and audit Domestic Animal Businesses like pet shops, shelters, catteries and kennels. This also includes the...

It doesn't matter what the fine is for, whether for parking, unregistered dogs or whatever - councils turn over unpaid fines to their state's equivalent of the Fines Enforcement Registry, which is a function of the Magistrates' Court, and one of the penalties for noncompliance is that it will...

"BTW it is surprisingly easy to find out". Yes, I have heard (but I don't know if it is true) that some councils are utilising drones to check for things like unregistered dogs and spas, sheds and patios that have been erected without permits.

Yes, that's why I provided the link with more detailed information. Over here, most councils won't let you have more than two cats unless there are extenuating circumstances (e.g. your parent has just passed away and you've inherited their animals, in addition to your own). Also, most councils...

Just a couple of comments... (1) registration of dogs is legally required in all states of Australia so it is a bit risky to not register your dog; (2) registration of cats is required in all states except Tasmania. (3) When you move, whether interstate or just to the next local government...

Very good - an intelligent argument.

When you say "I believe" what you are really saying is that you have no medical expertise in this area and therefore really don't know what you are talking about and you don't understand how vaccines work or how they are researched and tested. So why is it that humans are living longer than...

Unfortunately, I lived in WA and can testify by unfortunate personal experience that they were not always made of jarrah and not always shiny and smooth.

Hard to pick just one but probably "Witness" with Harrison Ford. A well-acted and wonderful blend of crime/mystery, romance and comedy.

More money than sense. Even if I was a millionaire, I'd never pay that much for a child's birthday party. It wasn't about the birthday child, it was all about showing off to the adults in attendance. No-one deserves to be ripped off but it's hard to sympathise.

A useful website is www.scamwatch.gov.au. Scamwatch is a website run by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), and provides information to consumers about types of scams, getting help, and reporting scams, etc. You can sign up and get regular emails about the latest scams...

Like my screen-name, my email is also "mothergoose" but apparently that isn't obvious enough for them to realise my gender.

I got a bum full of splinters from one when I was a kid. It was located in the park alongside the grocery store. Mum went into the store and told me I could play in the park but not to go on the see-saw. But unfortunately, I did anyway, thinking she would never know. Afterwards, as...

Actually a scam would make a nice change from the daily emails I receive regarding hot Ukrainian girls, dating websites and penis enlargement, which I am blocking at the rate of about six per day.

Doctors who bulk bill currently get $67.60 for a ten minute consultation. This means they can make over $14,000 per 35 hour week. Out of this they do have to pay rent for premises and staff wages, before they end up with a gross amount. Sorry, but that is incorrect. The rebate for a 10-minute...

A ridiculous suggestion for so many reasons. Firstly, it will put tremendous pressure on those clinics that bulk-bill, many of whom have closed their books because they are already swamped with patients. It will leave patients with either extraordinarily long wait times or inability to find a...