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    Aussie tourists caught in unexpected dispute over hotel review: 'They threatened us'

    I'd like to see all the reviews Faisal and Ryan have left for other hotels. Gut instinct suggests they're prima donnas when things don't go their way. These are booking.com listed Most Popular Facilities for the hotel: Outdoor swimming pool Free Wifi Fitness center Free parking Non-smoking...
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    Trump's crackdown sparks funding crisis for Aussie education

    Education Minister (Jason) Clare highlighted Australian universities' strong track record in research, noting that 'Australian universities punch above their weight in research.' Talk is cheap so put your money where your mouth is, Jason. As of March 2025, Australia has committed over $1.5...
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    Level up dinner with Woolworths' mouthwatering twist on roast chicken

    If you decide on an air fryer, check out air fryer ovens. They're not much more expensive when on sale but do a whole lot more than the air fryer with a pull-out basket. We picked up one at Target for $89 before Xmas although Kmart was selling the same model but had run out of stock.
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    Level up dinner with Woolworths' mouthwatering twist on roast chicken

    My daughter shops with a few friends at Costco and 5 of them have split the joining fee amongst themselves. The one friend who is able to do all the shop visits holds the membership card and whoever wants to join in on a shop is invited.
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    Teen with no vaginal opening gets pregnant after a stabbing incident—doctors weighed in

    To be fair, she had to get stabbed while giving fellatio for it to happen. Most of us will be safe. :LOL:
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    The ATO has its sights set on taxpayers—are you on the list?

    I think you meant reduced by loopholes created by the government to help them and theirs. You don't think politicians are profiting from loopholes (not to mention the outright grifting)?
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    $557 million scam threatens your wallet: Here’s how ATO is fighting back

    We already have the laws on the books that punish this activity. Why aren't the criminals being pursued and punished now? It's in the "too hard" pile because the scammers are underground here and overseas. It's a way to introduce more and more laws which govern the law-abiding. I'm no fan...
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    $557 million scam threatens your wallet: Here’s how ATO is fighting back

    I don't understand how myGov was allowed to continue after... $10 million in losses sounds reasonable. How did it get to $557 million in losses? Per the article, They're working on making it easier for taxpayers to recover by adopting stronger security measures and improving responses to...
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    Supermarket rolls out one surprising transformation to their stores

    Although I understand the sentiment of keeping to a hand-written list, the deals I've scored through the half-price specials on the app have been amazing. There is no way I would have found half of them whilst shopping. My best score was a kilo of frozen Tegel Nashville Chicken for $1.28...
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    Supermarket rolls out one surprising transformation to their stores

    I'm not one to look for entertainment when I'm shopping so I don't know that I'll even notice the screens. However, I'm not anti-technology because one of the nicest things about the grocery apps is that it's easier than ever to stick to lists. I've created a few folders (On Sale This Week...
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    The roof colour feud that's tearing a neighbourhood apart—is your home next?

    This body corporate makes the rules up as they go along. Ms Gourley's roof is "heritage red" instead of "coral", which Fernbrook said violated their body corporate by-laws. The colour coral was not specified in the by-laws and was added after Ms Gourley had her roof painted.
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    The roof colour feud that's tearing a neighbourhood apart—is your home next?

    How many of us would even care about this discordant red colour? "M. Gourley painted her roof tiles a discordant red in March 2023, being a colour that impacts the common property and other lots," the committee wrote. "Several neighbouring owners expressed disapproval of the painting of...
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    The roof colour feud that's tearing a neighbourhood apart—is your home next?

    From ABC "Thirteen residents sent submissions to the adjudicator expressing disapproval about the colour of Ms Gourley's roof. Ms Gourley said not a single neighbour had knocked on her door to complain about the roof colour in person. The home owner said she tried to do the right thing...
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    Bank's shocking move leaves 72 yo victim with $24k loss—‘It broke my heart’

    Even though I agree with the majority of sentiments against big banks, the ANZ Falcon system came to my rescue on a Christmas Day close to 15 years ago. The bank called ME to verify a purchase of an airline ticket with my credit card. As we were on the phone, the scammers tried to book a hotel...
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    Are the new seatbelt fines fair? Drivers say the system is flawed and it's costing them big

    They should change the general rule, then, because it's a reasonable request to see official evidence that can result in $1000+ fines.
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    Is Martha Stewart Taking Over OnlyFans? Fans Shocked by her Latest Thirst Trap Video at 83!

    Sexy is an attitude. Plenty of "unattractive" people are sexy to their person/s.
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    Protect your pocket: Telco reveals scam that's duping people in just seconds!

    They count on people logging in via links in the email, sadly. This way they get passwords and log in at their leisure.
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    Experts warn prices could skyrocket if this virus isn't controlled–here’s why you should care

    We've grown cherry tomatoes for years. Cherry tomatoes are delicious with heaps of varieties to choose from. They're easy to grow anywhere, including units.
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    Protect your pocket: Telco reveals scam that's duping people in just seconds!

    I have a "public" mobile number on a which I give out when necessary; I don't even answer this phone. My real mobile number is limited to trusted family and friends. I do the same with 2 gmail addresses. It has saved me so much headache.
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    Are the new seatbelt fines fair? Drivers say the system is flawed and it's costing them big

    If this is true, why won't "they" send a copy of the coloured photo to anyone claiming they were wearing their seatbelts correctly? It would save a lot of frustration and postage would be limited to those wanting clarification. Obviously, it takes more than a phone call to fix the situation...
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