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  1. Jan A

    My orchid

    Glorious!
  2. Jan A

    Are You Making This Simple Post-Dinner Mistake That’s Ruining Your Sleep? Here’s What Experts Recommend Instead

    To all those chocolate lovers (we know who we are) avoid chocolate in the hours between dinner and bedtime. The energy hit it gives you will keep you awake when you are trying to fall asleep. Keep our chocolate and other sweet treats for the daytime. Before the health crowd say it, yes we...
  3. Jan A

    $500 up for grabs? Here’s what the new cost-of-living boost could mean for you

    When considering changing to a front-loader, keep in mind that you need to bend a long way down to get the clothes out of it when they finish their wash cycle. If you have an issue with bending and lifting, arrange for the machine to be put onto a solid base, like a sturdy cupboard or table...
  4. Jan A

    Hypnotic

    Fabulous photo!
  5. Jan A

    Riddle Word Unscramble 04.07.2025

  6. Jan A

    Red Browed Finch

    Great photo. Beautiful bird.
  7. Jan A

    Please keep an eye out for these 2 scams I received today DO NOT click any attachments either just DELETE them

    With tax time coming up, the scammers will be out in force trying to panic you into clicking on a link to “update your details,” “check progress of your refund” or some such thing. The ATO will never send out something like that. It is a scammer trying to make you think there is a problem with...
  8. Jan A

    Please keep an eye out for these 2 scams I received today DO NOT click any attachments either just DELETE them

    Good move! If it doesn’t have your name and address and other identifying details, it is a scam. Delete it.
  9. Jan A

    Long lost “beneficiary”

    Long lost “beneficiary” This ridiculous nonsense arrived in my inbox today, see below. Apparently, my name cropped up as a beneficiary under their client’s insurance policy. At least it gave me a laugh! This is definitely one for the “Delete” button...
  10. Jan A

    Falling rates, rising risks: How property spruikers are preying on investors - Noel Whittaker

    Excellent warning! Be aware that these cold calls are not made for your benefit. They are not a charitable enterprise trying to save you money. They are not calling to check on how much you are paying for something, like electricity bills, and offering you independent advice that will benefit...
  11. Jan A

    From the Experts: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

    Remember that GPs can provide a referral to a psychologist under a Medicare Mental Health Care Plan. Many psychologists (including myself) work remotely using either the phone or a face-to-face online program, such as Viber. This arrangement is very convenient for people who find it difficult...
  12. Jan A

    He spent 35 years building his dream property—then someone else tried to claim part of it

    If it is connected to a public space, it might be a council easement. In that case, it means the track cannot be used for any other purpose than as a roadway.
  13. Jan A

    He spent 35 years building his dream property—then someone else tried to claim part of it

    It sounds like these “bidders” might have been trying to acquire land clearly integral to the surrounding property and then extort a high price out of the other owner to sell it to them. There is definitely something very strange going on with these transactions.
  14. Jan A

    Billy Joel lost everything, ended up in a coma...but found the one thing that saved him

    Mental health conditions are every bit as serious and damaging as physical health conditions. The same approach is essential: see a professional for help. One of the most dangerous things about mental health conditions is that they are largely hidden, not like a broken bone that can be seen on...
  15. Jan A

    Are you making these dangerous cleaning mistakes? Experts reveal the safest and effective way to scrub your shower and toilet!

    Soap residue builds up in showers when the soapy water evaporates, leaving the residue sticking to the walls and floor. It can be dangerous to clean because the shower floor you are standing on to do the cleaning gets more and more soapy and slippery as you progress. Whenever I have moved...
  16. Jan A

    Pink start to winter

    Pink start to winter So nice to see my camellia bush flowering with such lovely pink flowers.
  17. Jan A

    Crimson Rosella enjoying a "Port"....

    So gorgeous! Lovely photo.
  18. Jan A

    My little mate

    So adorable!
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