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    From the Outback to the Coast: The best "Take me home, Country Road" equivalents in Australia

    "I still call Australia Home" is fine for those who no longer want to live here, but are they still Australians? "I am, You are, we are Australian" written by the Seekers, is the classic Australian song, inclusive of all of us!
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    14 of the most annoying ‘Americanisations’ of the English language

    ..... and it was only a couple of years ago that I saw in Coles, early April, 'Anzac Cookies'. When I commented on this, the young assistant did not get my point! But in a similar context, a child about 10, once wished me a 'Happy Anzac Day," while it's mother stood by, smiling indulgently...
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    Woman on TikTok shares HILARIOUS haircut mishap: “This is what I got!”

    A hairdresser I once used, whose first language was obviously NOT English, asked me how I wanted it cut. After much hand signs, and miming, I gave up and shrugged, said OK. Walked out of there with a cut not much longer than my husband's #4 trim. On the bright side, I did not need a haircut...
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    Flight attendant reveals why changing seats on a plane can have HORRIFYING consequences

    Reminds me of a trip from Melbourne to Perth, a few years ago. I was going to be charged excess for my 6 kgs over the allowed 32 kgs. When I objected was told every kilo extra makes a difference, so commented that the passenger ahead of me would have weighed at least 90 kgs, while my weight...
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