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South Australia 'Sitting On Oil Worth $20 Trillion'

South Australia is reportedly sitting on oil potentially worth more than $20 trillion that’s enough to turn Australia into a self-sufficient fuel producer. According to reports released by Brisbane company, Linc Energy, new oil extraction technology ...

Anyone got a soda stream?

I am thinking of getting one. Not for fizzy sugar drinks but simply for soda water which we drink a bit of. But some questions: how long does the gas in the cylinder last for? how much does it cost to refill the gas? where do you go to refill? Ta!

Howard best, Gillard worst

John Howard voted the best Prime Minister of a generation http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/john-howard-voted-the-best-prime-minister-of-a-generation/story-e6freuy9-1226561275226 LITTLE Johnny Howard has proved to be a giant among his contemporar...

Coffee Splatter on Screen

Okay Foxy - I know you are out there, what do I do to fix it ? Only it wasn't coffee, it was wine, and not just the screen, the whole laptop copped it. Any remedies ???? HELP

15,000 Crocs Escape From South African Farm - OMG!

Around 15,000 predators sprung from the Rakwena Crocodile Farm in the far north of the country when owners were forced to open the gates to prevent a storm surge, local daily Beeld reported. http://au.news.yahoo.com/world/a/-/world/15943705/15-000-cr...

Asking the OH permission - yea or nay?

Yesterday I went to the hairdressers and had my waist length hair cut really short (like boy length short). While I was sitting in the chair explaining what I wanted, the hairdresser (who also had long hair) said to me "does your husband know you are...

Does anyone here claim Assistance for Isolated Children?

I just wondered whether they still give you the yearly supplement? Or has it been replaced by the Education bonus?

The Streaker - hypothetical.

If you were having a day out at the cricket and a streaker suddenly ran out onto the pitch, what would your reaction be? I would probably be a bit startled and rather amused, but that option isn't available.

Buying curtains

I have a big window (240 x221). Ive found some ready made pinch pleat curtains i want. There are 2 packs. The sizes of the curtains are 240 x 221 or 300 x 221. Which size do i buy? The one thats the same size as my window? Will they still be pinched ...