Search results

  1. M

    Feeling the pinch? Here's why some might miss out on a potential $932 support increase

    Yes, we can't use our army as babysitters. Our armed forces are already resourced.
  2. M

    General Discussion Thread 16.04.2025

    I used to board with my aunt as a teenager, and she was superstitious of so many things. Don't put an umbrella up inside, why would you? Peacock feathers bought bad luck, who knew? Obviously, so were black cats. Opals were also unlucky. She had a lovely milk Opal ring, she never wore. I asked...
  3. M

    Campsite cleared with one hour’s notice sparks backlash

    I was about yo say the same thing. No property I have ever owned has been rated higher than the actual vslue. In fact it has always been considerably lower.
  4. M

    Garden nightmare highlights risk to backyards in growing neighbourhoods

    They chose to buy in Yanchep, a beachside suburb. What did they expect obviously the soil is sand. I lived in Two Rocks for twenty years just up the road. If you want a nice garden in these areas then the first thing you need is MONEY. We had a double block with beautiful gardens, but it...
  5. M

    Fake closing-down sales by ‘ghost stores’ spark consumer warnings

    Yes, there was one here in WA just recently. They were selling clothes supposedly at sale prices, for about triple the price that I bought the same clothes from Temu.
  6. M

    Aussie politician faces multiple charges of assault. What happened?

    What full story do you want. He reported to the police station himself saying he assaulted his wife. Full stop. End of story. Obviously you think thats OK. Perhaps there were mitigating circumstances??? Really!!!
  7. M

    Feeling the pinch? Here's why some might miss out on a potential $932 support increase

    The NDIS is a complete shamozzle . My daughter has an NDIS plan which includes an amount for capital works. I have never made a claim under this section as my husband was always able to do these jobs and we paid for the materials ourselves. Since my husband passed away last year and we mived...
  8. M

    Feeling the pinch? Here's why some might miss out on a potential $932 support increase

    I can remember when it was considered a shame to be on the dole.
  9. M

    Aussie traveller makes unsettling discovery at caravan park—rethink your next trip

    Hi Veggie I believe you that cigarette butts don't stay in the environment for decades.but I still think that these people are utter pigs. Many years ago I was married in our gardens, of which we were very proud. The next day we found dozens of butts squashed on our drive, thrown in our...
  10. M

    This disturbing sight causes massive uproar among animal advocates: 'It's just disgusting'

    I wonder if these morons have any idea of how "sick" they actually are???
  11. M

    ‘My god, what have they done to the house?’: One landlord’s horror story

    If there are multiple people renting a property all their names are supposed to appear on the lease and tenants are not supposed to sublet without the owners permission. Therefore the agent should check all names on the lease through the Bad Tenants Register. Tenants have so many rights that...
  12. M

    ‘My god, what have they done to the house?’: One landlord’s horror story

    I'm actually not a renter, I was a landlord. I posted about a very excellent tenant I had in the past. Unfortunately though out of eleven tenants I had over many years she was the one and only good one. From unpaid rent to property damage and theft it became unviable and I certainly wouldn't...
  13. M

    More airlines ban the use of this item during flights. Will Aussie carriers follow soon?

    How did people needing these things manage in the past, or did they just not fly?
  14. M

    The rising cost of living is changing how locals get their food—here’s what we know

    No chooks for me, chooks equal mice. My husband always had chooks and even though he used vermin proof wire mice always found a way. Must admit fresh eggs are the best, but since my husband passed I no longer have chooks, or mice.
  15. M

    'They are lying’: Single mum blindsided by massive $8,000 Centrelink debt

    Spot on, because if there's a chance to loose information or file it in the wrong place., you can bet your bottom dollar Centrelink will find a way of doing it. Over the years I have had four major dramas with Centrelink every time incurred by their errors but causing massive stress to me. And...
  16. M

    ‘My god, what have they done to the house?’: One landlord’s horror story

    Yes real estate estate agents can access the Bad Tenant Property Register. but if you rent your property out privately yourself you cannot access this.
  17. M

    ‘My god, what have they done to the house?’: One landlord’s horror story

    Well I will say it. I once. and only once I must say, had an excellent tenant. She was a single mum with twin daughters. She had a full time job and despite this and raising her girls on her own, the rent was always paid on time, the gardens were always looked after and the house was spotless...
  18. M

    'They are lying’: Single mum blindsided by massive $8,000 Centrelink debt

    Similar thing happened to me back in December I sold my home and moved into another property that was jointly owned by myself. My husband and daughter.As the value of this.country home, split three ways did not exceed the asset limit for any of us it did not affect our payments. When my husband...
  • We believe that retirement should be a time to relax and enjoy life, not worry about money. That's why we're here to help our members make the most of their retirement years. If you're over 60 and looking for ways to save money, connect with others, and have a laugh, we’d love to have you aboard.
  • Advertise with us

User Menu

Enjoyed Reading our Story?

  • Share this forum to your loved ones.
Change Weather Postcode×
Change Petrol Postcode×