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    Could your favorite online store disappear next? Why Woolies abandons online shop after just 3 years

    I'm not surprised - everytime I purchased somethiing it got cancelled - I gave up after the 3rd time.
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    Too much of a good thing? Aussies split on Welcome to Country ceremonies

    I was told it was made up in the 60' or 70's because Tongan's (I believe) came to Australia and were surprised there was no traditional welcoming ceremony like tongan's have - so one was created.
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    Are you breaking this unspoken Aussie rule without even realizing it? Many residents are fed up!

    the rule taught by my parents was - if its open, leave it open - if its closed, make damn sure you close it again. All taught with a kick in the bum if you didn't close it. LOL
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    Shoppers trash store aisles, leave Kmart staff to clean up mess

    I've never understood why you can't take 3 seconds to put something back - my friends and I try clothes on over our own clothes and always put them back - I admit one of the reasons is getting the appreciated thank you if a staff member who sees us do it.
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    ‘Our human rights will be denied’: Could this law lead to unequal policing?

    interesting regarding racisim remarks I was told if I said a particular remark to an aboriginal I would be racist, and could be charged, but if they said the same remark back to me it would not be racist - so where's the fairness in that!!!!!!!!!
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    Are you getting ripped off at Sydney’s fanciest restaurants? The hidden bill detail everyone’s missing

    I have paid a gratuity in the past - but - it was only because I had exceptional service under difficult circumstances - some of my friends were being particular pains in the b$%s and the waitress was magnificent - she deserved it. Otherwise I will not pay a gratuity.
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    SDC Trivia Game #760 - 24/06/2025

    question 9: The bow tie often worn by women at the base of the neck is called a pussy bow or pussy-bow blouse. It's also sometimes referred to as a floppy bow tie or a lavallière tie. What is a female bow tie called? A lavallière, also called a pussycat bow or pussybow, is a style of...
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    SDC Trivia Game #757 - 21/06/2025

    Question 8: Actually, in Slough England, 2001 - 2003
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    Mum rallies locals to push for changes in her state: 'I think it would make a huge difference'

    here's a contraversal thought - teach kids road rules
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    Aussie mum cashes in with $1,000-a-month side hustle at Woolworths, Bunnings, and Costco

    I did it for a while, the pay for the job was abysmal, aaaah, but the travel allowance (which was not regarded as income at the time - so didn't affect my pension) that was marvellous - but I did live in a country town and I has to travel to other towns to do the task - nice my shortest round...
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    Crumbling roads catch Aussie advocacy groups' attention: 'People want better'

    you think road and bike paths are bad, try footpaths
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    Famous brand stops 'ethically problematic' industry trend. Is this new policy a massive step for progress?

    well yeah I agree(and ours does a good job) but you know I mean those swimming around loud and proud LOL
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    Australia Post responds to surge in attacks with urgent new move

    abou time they gave the posties something to protect themselves form dog bites
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    The Official Crossword Thread

    So Bastet is an egyptian goddess, a the roman goddess shown as a cat or with a cat is libertas - found out after some research
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    SDC Trivia Game #738 - 02/06/2025

    Q6: with all the history and stories about WW II - I've only just realise it went on for 6 years - I always had the impression it was only 4 or at the most 5 years. I really need to wake and read more carefully.
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