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http://www.9news.com.au/National/2014/12/15/10/00/Major-police-operation-in-Sydneys-Martin-Place Sydney Lindt store taken hostage by armed men, flag inside store isn't ISIS flag, but Jihadi.

Some interesting pics. http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/06/06/see-how-quickly-it-took-detroits-neighborhoods-to-change-in-then-and-now-photos-from-google-street-view/ (inb4 OMG HOLDENS WILL DO THE SAME)

Looking into Logan right now, I'm finding a huge amount of properties are going under contract after being on the market for only a few days. Prices have pushed up from the first half the year. What's people's thoughts on Logan right now, particularly Logan Central? Think the boat has passed...

I've uploaded three galleries of the Before, During and After of the renovation. Around 80 pics all up. Feel free to have a look. http://crackdenrenos.imgur.com/ Purchased in Dec '12 for $145,000, 10k reno, reval at 180k (usual conservatism of valuations). Rents $240/wk. Wasn't a yield...

Maybe this thread hasn't come up for a reason, but I'll set the cat amongst the pidgeons: Who do you think is going to win the election?

http://www.businessinsider.com.au/this-former-iraqi-asylum-seeker-tried-to-repay-centrelink-more-than-18000-after-he-became-a-success-2013-7 Where can we sign up more immigrants like this? :)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_printing 3D printers are becoming quite popular (and cheap!), where you can pick up a respectable basic model for under $500. Whilst some may think its a tad gimmicky, you can see where this tech is heading. A mini factory in every home (perhaps to go with...

What do we think guys? Just finished watching the presidential debate. Quite interesting, a lot of fluff. Romney was quite consistent and strong in getting in his point across, whilst Obama seemed, for the lack of a better word, tired. Has anyone else seen the debate? Edit...

Judging from multiple threads now, a lot of members of the forum seem to have a strong love for cars! Maybe it is about time we show them off. :) So how about this, upload a picture of your car, why you drive this car (reliable, fun, w&nk factor :D etc) and what would you like your next car...

With the 'Elizabeth thread' being the only other active thread about Adelaide, thought I might spur some discussion about Adelaide's inner suburbs. What is everyone's thoughts? Whilst I struggle to see much upside in the short term for CG, there certainly are some excellent properties on the...

Piratebay, Wikileaks, various Anonymous sites are currently being systematically hit by DDoS (distributed Denial of Service) attacks which are taking their websites down by force. Anonymous hacktivists were thought to initially behind this, however Anon sites are also being attacked. Reports are...

Alright, I'll throw a cat amongst the pigeons. Outsourcing, jobs going offshore - Its happenings all around the world and Australia is not immune. Australia has relatively high wages and the quality of products being produced by emerging industrials are making their services look increasingly...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=GZCYKk_ZxkY "Introducing World's First*1 3D Compatible Head Mounted Display Equipped With HD Organic EL Panel -Offering a new 3D-viewing style with movie theater-class virtual screen experience" Apparently already released in Japan...

Here is a thought exercise, hopefully might be able to get a good solution out of this. I've recently added to my collection of historical militaria a de-activated Lithgow Lee-Enfield rifle (1942), as used by Australian troops during WW2. This can be legally displayed and I have a place that...

Hi all, A friend of mine is interested in establishing a property management business in the future and has been trying to establish what is the requirements for property managers in SA in regards to potential licencing, qualifications, industry standards etc. I've attempted to assist him and...

I've got some left over tiles from when my house was built, looking to get rid of them. Bathroom floor tiles, approx 70 200x200m tiles (2.8sqm?): Stone frieze, 13 strips at 30cm each (3.9 metres): Glass frieze, 15 at 30cm each (4.5 metres) If anyone wants to come pick them up, the...

Well, I've finaly decided to kick the bucket on going into teaching. Finishing up my B.Arts degree this year, instead of doing a Grad. Dip. of Education I want to get a Diploma of Financial Services - Mortgage Broking, and Diploma of Financial Services - Financial Planning. The idea is to get...

As the title says, its interesting to see how people view vehicles, whether utility or toy, or anything in between. So what do you drive, why do you drive it, how do you view vehicles? Me? I've just got myself a new toy for now. Sold my 1000 ute and have picked up a '74 Mini Clubman S for...

I'm trying to find some good accommodation for NYE in Sydney this year. Essentially want the room to watch the fireworks, so I would assume something along the harbour is necessary. Does anyone have any suggestions towards where to stay? So far I've come across the Bayview Boulevard which has...

Moved into our newly built house late last year and have finally got to the point of landscaping the yard. The builders in their processes were so kind as to leave the dirt filled with crushed quarry rubble, broken glass, plastic etc. The soil also seems to be leached at the level of 10cm deep...