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I enrolled in uni last week and had to pay $4 for all-day parking. Unfortuately, the machines didn't accept credit card (coming soon) so I went to the shop and bought a $4 coffee to get some change from $20. The lady was quite abrupt stating, "No, we don't give change for parking" and turned...

I came across this article written by someone working for Médecins Sans Frontières in PNG. The nurse mentioned in the article is me! http://www.msf.org.au/from-the-field/field-blogs/logistician-in-png/logpngblog/article/logistician-in-png-last-days.html

I am loving these Woolies everydays rewards points... getting around 300 Qantas Frequent Flyer points/weeks since they came in, without changing my shopping habits at all. With my credit card earning 1.5 points/$ spent, EDR has really added to it:)

At 38 years old, I thought I would relive some of my youth and make a comeback playing A grade Rugby League (after a 10 year absence). I almost made it through the season with only one injury - a partially torn hamstring. It was the last game of the year and we were playing the competition's...

I have been taken taken off The Penske File - Obviously, I am not Penske material. Thanks to Somersoft for keeping me entertained and filling in my day... It is now time to do some work! All the best with everything... I might drop in from time to time. Steve

With most toll roads going cashless next year, I think it is about time I got one and have done a little research that may assist others. NSW E-toll $40 refundable deposit; $40 startup tolls ROAM $40 refundable deposit or .90c month (non-ref); $50 startup tolls Qld Etoll No deposit; $25...

The NSW Government plans to increase the tax rate for people owning investment property worth more than $1.8 million from 1.6 per cent to 2 per cent. Those owning land worth between $368,000 and $1.8 million will still pay tax at 1.6 per cent...

Another IR cut http://www.rba.gov.au/Statistics/cashrate_target.html

Rather than taking this thread off topic, I have started a new thread in response to the claim crc_error has made below. Perhaps you should do the research;). Your reference does not even mention the word "kickbacks"; it refers to pharmaceutical companies "paying for doctors travel, accomodation...

I have been asked to come up with a list of facts relating to (positive) psychology; ie, research shows x... or study demonstrates y. If you have any that can would assist, please contribute. Also, include any links if you have them. Here's some examples: Within a few years, paraplegics wind...

The newly amalgamated Sunshine Coast Council (Noosa, Caloundra, Maroochy) has increased the rates for IPs. As someone has written on the blog, this is just a wealth tax. It will understandably be passed onto the tenants, for which they will receive no additional services. Do other councils...

Being paid a reported $1M per season to play rugby in France, I hope Mark Gasnier finds a better place to invest it... http://www.leaguehq.com.au/news/news/the-unit-that-sent-gasnier-to-france/2008/07/15/1215887631127.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap1 These are the apartments mentioned...

A reminder for those with children attending primary and secondary schools to keep your receipts for all education related expenses. You can claim up to 50% of the expenses as a tax deduction depending on meeting eligability criteria. For more info see the Treasurey website...

I have just read a second report today, about men who use relationships built through the church to scam money from fellow church-goers... some people have no shame:mad...

On this thread, you can see how people have voted on the poll. Is this a new feature or is there an option to do this for all polls when posting?

Anyone got ideas about what is the best software for photos? I currently use Picasa by Google which is free but would be happy buy software if there are better systems around. Don't need anything complex, just basic cropping, red eye reduction and good storage... I take a lot of pictures of the...

This is the most amazing story of mistaken identity you will ever read... http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/case-of-mistaken-identity-shocked-us/2008/05/31/1211654373541.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap1

We started investing in 2005, after too long of analysis paralysis. We now have a few IP's, all on the Sunshine Coast. They are doing really well so far, especially with the recent rent increases. It has probably gone too smoothly as there have been no significant problems with any of them. We...

I have been directed from another thread to a great site for Australians working overseas. It has a book titled "The Aussie Expat - The Luckiest Person on Earth" by Steve Douglas who is an accountant for SMATS- Specialist Mortgage and Australian Taxation Services- based in Singapore. There is...

These ladies have self-published a book, 4 ingredients, which is currently the number 1 selling cookbook in Australia. My wife has to interview them next week for a magazine article she is writing. Up until now, she has been doing proofreading and editing but, if she enjoys it, she might get...