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    Homeownership dreams crumble under the weight of structural issues

    Our apartment block in QLD has been forced to borrow over a million (which of course we owners are actually paying) to get concrete spauling fixed. The company 'fixing' it is an even bigger concern and there is little quality starting with the workers right up to the manager. It is very...
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    Wanted: Brownie Recipe

    Best brownies ever ... Nutella Brownies yield: 12 Brownies Ingredients 72g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs, at room temperature 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 and 1/4 cups (370g) Nutella, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup plain...
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    Facebook users beware.

    I have experienced this with 2 orders. Please be careful.
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    Word Association Game

    Terrified
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    Word Explorers

    Name Jane Country Japan Animal Jaguar Object Junk
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    SDC Trivia Game #51 - 15/07/2023

    Me too, and again today! In which Australian state is the famous monolith Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, located? Northern Territory
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    SDC Trivia Game #51 - 15/07/2023

    I thought Frank Forde served 7 days as Australian Prime Minister , so was actually the shortest serving.
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    Nigella Lawson’s steak has people’s opinions divided on Instagram: “Can’t wait to see it cooked”

    I think it is perfect. I love beef blue, as cerviche or tartare. Respect that others have different preferences, but I supose that is the whole point of being asked how you like your steak cooked wjhen dining in a restaurant. We are very fortunate that we in Australia have the quality of meat...
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    Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic receives a medical exemption to compete at the Australian Open

    Regardless, previously having Covid does not make you eligble for a Visa in Australia. So, I agree, convenient or rort? But given that the Tennis Association provided the wrong information to all players in writing it would seem that they may be liable for the expenses of those who are unable...
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    Important: Please read this before your first post

    In the United States I believe that all fruit condiments are referred to as jelly. In Canada, jelly can be a fruit condiment but is clear (no fruit) or a firmer jelly ... think Aeroplane jelly. Jam contains pieces of fruit. Now that I have been in Australia for so long and lived in NZ for 11...
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    Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic receives a medical exemption to compete at the Australian Open

    Actually his Visa has been denied and he will soon be on his way out. Rules are rules, like it or not. If you don't like the rules, consider when you are next voting ... there may be someone you think could do better, but you DO have to think first. Have a good one everyone.
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    Important: Please read this before your first post

    Peanut butter and jam ... I am Canadian you see ;)
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