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Considering heat-reflective roof paint. Anybody had this done? Can you recommend a company in south-east queensland to apply this? Roof also needs washing to get rid of extensive mould cover and then re-colouring. (We have had that done some years ago). Is there a someone you can recommend...

What's the smallest amount of foreign currency you can get at the bank? I just want some cash to give to rellies kids who are going overseas for Christmas. Feel a bit silly about going to the bank and asking them to change say two hundred bucks for US dollars.

Whinge here. Tell us what's bugging you or driving you crazy. As for me, no whinges today. I'm in my home office with a cup of coffee and the sun shining through the window, lovely. Hmm it's only 8.30 AM so I hope my comment doesn't hex the day...

I was washing my hands in the restroom of a shopping centre, annoying kid scattering water around (and he was old enough to behave better, not a toddler but say 7 or 8) - surprised to hear his mum admonish him "Now Zero, don't do that darling, look you're getting water on that lady, stop that...

I want to buy a gift for a couple who are visiting Australia to stay with relatives and thought of a gift card for accomodation on the Gold Coast for a couple of nights (they will be staying in Brisbane while on holiday). Have you used one of these cards? Any recommendations, or any to avoid...

My niece is 4 years old. Her mum took her to a birthday party - all the kids 4 or 5 years old. So I was surprised to hear that some of the little girls had make-up on! For goodness sake I know some mums love to dress up their little girls in pretty clothes, the more expensive name brand the...

For years we have been recording TV programs using videotapes, never bothered to upgrade to recordable DVDs. Now it is broken and we need to get something new. I want to get the recordable to hard drive thingo, whatever you call them, rather than using discs. So, any help or suggestions...

What's the dress code these days when going for job interviews? (specifically for men) Is it necessary to wear a suit when going for a job at professional offices (civil engineering), council, state government? Bear in mind this is Brisbane, not Melbourne, and summer? Wondering whether it is...

Would it be a good idea to buy a cheap mobile phone in the USA rather than take your mobile phone from home - heard they may not work in the USA?? Also the cost of using your mobile overseas is high.

there's a thread about a 20 yr old male going to New York on holiday - so guys help me out with this one, 20 yr old girl going overseas on her own for the first time and is going to Los Angeles (groan....from parents) Ideas please to make it a success? (other than staying at home)

It's a rule in most theme parks that you cannot take your own food in. Apparently guards are now searching backpacks to ensure people are not taking in their own food (other than fruit and water), to force them to buy food sold by the theme parks. Could I refuse to show the contents of my bag...

Building a new rental house, had the interior layout all to our liking. As you approach house from entry, lounge and dining at front/back of house nearest you. So front door handy,also back door with carport at back. Then big mistake - had to move position of house so its at a 90 degree...

what do think is the best site for the daily world and Australian news? Real news about politics, economy etc, I don't care what kind of dog the US president has, or what shenanigans movie stars get up to. Real news. Any recommendations?

We go to a certain Italian restaurant in Milton that is always packed with people. The thing is, the food is okay, but it's not great (and I've been there quite a few times). Surely there must be an Italian restaurant somewhere in Brisbane serving yummy, true Italian scrumptious meals. Where...

My son's girlfriend is Chinese. With Chinese New Year coming up soon, can anyone tell me what we could do to help make this a happy celebration for her? I know children are given money in red envelopes but apart from this, is this a time when you should give presents for example? Any other...

Anyone had a house painted recently and can give an idea of how much it cost? IP is a small 3 bedroom house, needs painting outside and inside. Outside is covered by narrow horizontal boards (fiddly to paint, increasing the price). Any rough guesses how much it would cost for a painter to...

Last week I spent $400 on food plus home/personal cleaning products from the supermarket i.e the usual weekly food, cleaning products, soap and loo paper etc. Usually spend around $300 weekly (not including eating out) for 4 adults. We eat a lot of chicken thigh fillets, expensive steak once...

Do any of you guys invest heavily in shares as well as property? Now I know you have to think long term (as with property) and not get stressed if there is a downturn and your shares/property plummet in value...give it time and all will come right. But what if you have, say, a million...

Any advice for a Queenslander moving to Canberra, other than rush out and buy some warm clothes?

Friends from NZ are coming over to Qld to check out investment properties sold by a company called "Secure Property Investment". This company is putting them up in a flash resort for 2 nights and taking them around to look at properties they have for sale. I am suspicious, have warned them to...