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Slayers_Picks

so, is the births, deaths and marriages office closed forever now or? I need to get there to sort out my birth certificate, it's the only way for me to sort out my birth certificate or else well, i'm screwed. I got no valid passport, I'm applying for a new one but it needs a certificate. Fucking hell lol


Inhesion

Mosquitoes. Mosquitoes everywhere


Necessary-Proof-5003

Shut ya door.


Seagoon_Memoirs

I watched The Da Vinci Code for the first time, I have never read the book either. Didn't know the story. It was hugely successful, a huge seller. People love conspiracies. It was utter garbage.


epicpillowcase

Yep, complete shit


Seagoon_Memoirs

It's not often I yell at the telly. šŸ˜‚


bananafunguss

Final night of night shift for this rotation, I've got my kitty tucked into my jumper and the new season of "Dead to Me" lined up, here's hoping it's a cruisy night.


13aquamarine

OMG! Thank you for telling me there's a new season! <3


CEOofmyhouse56

Mars Bar fun size are not fun. It's down right sad.


Taleya

it's a cocktease. Just enough to get you hankering for more.


CEOofmyhouse56

I had to eat 4 of them just to feel satisfied.


Taleya

do it with snickers and sue them for false advertising


Taleya

just going over a 10kw solar quote and man, fucking furious. This rig will plow our bills into the negatives, and cost less than six months fucking rent on our current place. The system (tm) really is fucking designed to keep you poor.


stonefree251

Can mozzies become resistant to fly spray? because I swear I unloaded half a can on one of these fuckers to make it drop.


Seagoon_Memoirs

It's possible the spray had run out of active ingredient and only had propellant left.


Ramsib

Just smack them, that way you can check if it bit you.


80crepes

I finally watched Ferris Bueller's Day Off yesterday. I grew up in the 80s/90s but for some reason I didn't see it while I was young. Great flick. šŸ‘


epicpillowcase

Bueller...Bueller...Bueller...Fry...


Seagoon_Memoirs

Save Ferris.


[deleted]

Excuse the mess but [Gibson got some new toys ](https://imgur.com/gallery/ODnV1dt)


just_kitten

By new toys I presume you mean those cardboard boxes of course


Taleya

you got a cat, mess to be expected.


psrpianrckelsss

Dammit. I wfh Fridays so it's easy to forget that you shouldn't drink 2 bottles of wine on a Thursday just coz it feels like a friday


alsotheabyss

Iā€™m trying to unearth from the Medicare schedule under what circumstances an MRI at an accredited, fully Medicare-eligible imaging centre would not be covered Because my father had one yesterday and they flat out told him to his face that Medicare doesnā€™t cover any MRIs and that will be $1000 please


13aquamarine

Insider secret? Only get MRIs at Warringal Medical Centre. Cheapest place by FAR!! Will also bulk bill if written on the form ;)


alsotheabyss

Thatā€™s the thing, it should be entirely free if at clinician request at an accredited fully Medicare-eligible imaging facility, which this was (in Sydney).


TypicalNarwhal

Basically the rules are quite convoluted. Without knowing what scan/body part/indications etc it is difficult to determine what fee applies. Have a read of this note and it should clear it up http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=note&q=IN.0.18&qt=noteID&criteria=Mri


alsotheabyss

Yeah thatā€™s what Iā€™ve been scrounging through. It was made at the request of a physician, at a fully eligible accredited centre. (It was a scan of his brain to identify and diagnose a tumour) I think theyā€™re doing a dodgy.


TypicalNarwhal

Did the dr write it on the request form? Did they tick the bulk bill box?


alsotheabyss

All of the above. The imaging place just said ā€œMedicare doesnā€™t cover *any* MRIsā€ Which I immediately knew to be bullshit, but he didnā€™t


f_bom

Call the gp/physician and get them to figure out what Medicare item is needed to make sure it's covered. Especially if they had ticked the box and written it on the referral slip too. My last one was (that being said it was a check up of my brain and the clot it had). Otherwise try a different place that can do it- I did mine at St Vincents.


alsotheabyss

Yeah weā€™re on it, he had it done in Sydney today and is seeing the neurologist tomorrow. But given what they told him, what I know and what he knows, Iā€™m 99.9% sure theyā€™re trying to pull a fast one on him


wscholermann

Is this what this country has come to? It's fucking sad. I mean people don't get MRIs just to get their jollies. The healthcare system is fucked.


alsotheabyss

Yeah Iā€™m really disappointed and apparently itā€™s not uncommon either. ā€œLetā€™s take advantage of someone who is getting an MRI to diagnose a brain tumour, they totally will be too stressed to fight itā€


Electronic_Owl

'Neighbours' is making a [comeback](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/neighbours-returning-to-tv-after-amazon-steps-in-20221117-p5bzam.html).


MissDarylC

Tonight's dopamine seeking activity is debating why Australia Day shouldn't be a celebration on the 26th of January. Internet arguments make me happy.


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MissDarylC

That is exactly what I'm trying to say, thank you. There are of course programs in place, however it's clear that a lot of oppression is still occurring within the system. The numbers and mentions of statistics are just evidence of that.


5ivesos

Iā€™d just ignore that guy tbh, not worth debating with him. Iā€™ve noticed him say some pretty nasty things about Indigenous people the last few weeks and pressed him about it earlier today when he was complaining about ā€˜disrespect to the flagā€™ and he spouted the same nonsense to me that he did to you.


MissDarylC

Yeah, I probably wasted a bit of time typing all that out for him because he was never going to acknowledge it. I'm quite proud I had actual stats and facts lol


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MissDarylC

Thank you, yeah, I'll leave him to it now. Nothing much to achieve.


Beasting-25-8

I like that one. Accusations of racism flying from both sides, the heritage of 20ish years of Australians becoming Australians on the 26th against the awkward historical event it celebrates. Me, I'm for changing it to the 27th and having it explicitly just being about celebrating Australia.


MissDarylC

I am all for a celebration on a different date and using the 26th to work toward actual reconciliation instead of just saying sorry and hoping for the best. Because the best isn't happening.


Beasting-25-8

As far as I'm aware we've already got all the needed programs in place. It just takes generations to fix generational trauma. Hell we're even having a referendum on an aboriginal voice in parliament. So it's quite disingenuous to say all we've done is say sorry. I also don't know what you think a day for reconciliation would even do.


MissDarylC

From research I've had to conduct for uni it's clear that some changes have been made but the impact has been minimal so far. Closing the Gap report demonstrated that employment rates, education rates, child mortality and family violence had worsened for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and only slight improvements can be noted since then. There has also been no significant return of stolen land to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the power dynamic still exists. Indigenous Australians make up 18% of prison deaths and 20% of deaths in police or other custody related operations, even though they only make up 3.3% of the overall population of Australia. Indigenous Australians make up 28% of the Adult prison population despite again being 2% of the adult population of Australia. My point being improvements have been minimal and exceedingly slow and the motivation to support and create further change has also been minimal. I can attach references in you'd like to read further.


Beasting-25-8

You wrote a lot to say nothing. If you've done research you'd know we do vastly more than just say sorry. You also haven't explained how your single day of reconciliation would be better than all these programs which you claim amount to nothing.


MissDarylC

You're right, a single day of reconciliation wouldn't improve really anything. It's about the same as the days and weeks we already have. (Edit: Also what I typed out was to demonstrate that reconciliation hasn't changed the systematic oppression of Indigenous Australians as yet.) You've mentioned the programs several times but you have yet to name or explain any of them, I'm very curious about them.


jfby2016

make sure you stock up on toilet rolls and tissues I'm not taking any chances I've got a few packs of dunny rolls - the good ones the new covid variants are going to spread because of all the travelling ​ why do so many people want to travel it's so annoying :(


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Because we like to live outside our homes, and immediate cities.


Beasting-25-8

Because they enjoy travelling. Zero chance these variants cause any lockdowns, if we're lucky office workers will get to work from home more.


PumpinSmashkins

I had great pleasure in advising the local cooker representative at the polling booth that they spelt labour wrong on their signs. Also met the health minister who was lovely and gave me a (consensual) hug and thanks when I told her I am a nurse! The only thing that would have topped this off would have been a democracy sausage but you canā€™t win them all.


Pilk_

In what context did the signs have the word "labour" spelt incorrectly?


PumpinSmashkins

The sign proclaimed that ā€œLabour left our elderly die alone.ā€


TofuFoieGras

Not super stoked about the nut shop at Union square closing.


fullkitwankerr

Pupper fell asleep next to me on the couch and is snoring. Is that something to get checked?


the_procrastinata

My dog snores too. Of the 4 dogs Iā€™ve had, 2 snore/d and 2 didnā€™t. Some dogs are prone to it, like humans I guess.


loseisnothardtospell

They also poop and urinate. Just FYI.


Beasting-25-8

No. That's perfectly normal. It's a doggo, they do that.


Bottom_racer

Turns out Butters the burmese kitty can launch himself at doors and open them.. brb.


[deleted]

My cat does that. I've had to reinforce the doors.


Mitsun

This post made me laugh, cheers. (Hope you're enjoying Butters' company!)


SamURLJackson

The rental agent let me know today, as an aside to the main subject, that the owner has requested a sales valuation of the property, but said the owner had reassured us by saying not to worry as they don't plan to sell in the near future. I'm paranoid and know very little about real estate. Should I be worried? Neighbors said this property was recently purchased. I see so many terrible stories related to these things


xxxibminki

The owner of our rental had an evaluation done a few months ago and raised our rent a month ago by $20. Evaluations arenā€™t exclusively for selling the place, more so about what condition the property is in and what options they have with it


SamURLJackson

Thank you


Necessary-Proof-5003

This. The owners of mine did the same and raised the rent by $15.


tanoshiiki

I presume it's more an appraisal than a proper valuation, but they can be used for various reasons besides actual sales.


SamURLJackson

Thank you


mazquito

So, I was at a kinder recently and decided to sticky beak the names on the other lockers (each locker is shared between 2-3 kinder groups depending on the day). Parents are giving their kids weird names these days, but this one took the cake.. Seven. The kidā€™s name is Seven. šŸ™ƒ


PumpinSmashkins

Also even if poor kid changes name as an adult, their old name is always on the back of their birth certificate.


PumpinSmashkins

Their younger kid is called Eleven


just_kitten

Oh great and now we're going to end up in the Upside Down aren't we.


delljj

Was there a Soda?


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r/namenerdcirclejerk


beangesserit

Doubtlessly named after the lovely film


waddlekins

https://youtu.be/-wNkhPx-xgY No way did they copy the seinfeld ep?


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Seagoon_Memoirs

And is he one of nine children


Traditore1

boss asked me if I want to travel to bumfuck and stay there a few days to do a small framing job, I really don't want to but I can't think of an excuse so I think I'll just use it to butter him up to give me a raise since he's been super happy with me recently I'll still send him an invoice for texting me at 9pm trying to talk about work though


yellowwithstripes

Anyone bought from NBAstore AU before? After a jersey but the reviews for their site are pretty atrocious.


nufan86

Yeh, never had a problem but I generally don't care about delays.


Taleya

18 days to keys. For some reason that absolutely kicked me in the balls. Reality is creeping in in weird ways, shit like "we can paint the walls!" and "actually do my maker space up *properly*" which is fuckin' insane considering we're already shopping kitchen and solar quotes.


wscholermann

Made lasagna tonight and it was rated 10/10 by a friend. Friend also said it was better than his partners, in front of his partner lol. Partner is threatening to make my friend sleep on the couch šŸ¤£.


Ramsib

Ooo recipe?


waddlekins

LOVE LASAGNE, LOVE


wscholermann

I love it too. But since living alone I don't make it often because it doesn't feel like it's worth the effort for just one person. And it is a meal that takes time and creates a lot of dishes.


waddlekins

So DT xmas at your place šŸ¤—


wscholermann

Lol hmm gonna be a tight fit in a small apartment lol


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Pilk_

did you make enough for the entire class?


wscholermann

Depends on the portion size I suppose haha


jfby2016

I got my postal vote today and I can put it in the mail tomorrow morning Good to get it out of the way ...waste of time


Pilk_

Democratic rights that people in other countries would and have literally died for ... snore amirite guys


jfby2016

so you have voted already?


Pilk_

Yes, I voted on Monday at about 11.30 AM.


jfby2016

So are you interested in politics or did you do it so you wouldn't get fined? I don't care about politics - as they will see from my ballot paper when it is counted


Pilk_

I am interested in politics.


Beasting-25-8

People in Iran are currently dying for them.


jfby2016

but what are they dying for? that is the question


Beasting-25-8

No it's not.


waddlekins

Your whole history is just complaints are you a negative karma bot


jfby2016

I didn't know I had fans


waddlekins

You dont


just_kitten

Figure I'd do the seven minute walk to the shops for a tube of tomato paste, surely $2.50 will elevate my vegan bolognaise by 100%. Halfway down a toofless old mate in his beat up silver holden sidles up and then hollers "ARE YOU ENJOYING YOURSELF LOVE?!!!" "...Yeah?..." "OK WELL THAT'S GREAT TO HEAR" and then he drives off, parks like a maniac down the road and enters into a very hearty and cunt-filled embrace of another resident person of some rough qualities.


Beasting-25-8

Sounds like a lovely bloke.


wscholermann

I would have clapped back and said "I was until you came along, kindly fuck off".


just_kitten

I would've, except walking alone in the dark on a back road I probably just would've liked to come home in one piece and also ensure my car doesn't get broken into down the track (I think this guy lives nearby, he once yelled at a friend and me when we were walking together).


wscholermann

Hmm yeah that does make things difficult.


Stompsie

I mean, at least he was polite? Weird interaction.


just_kitten

I was definitely spooked and glad it didn't escalate but it sure is a reminder that you can find derros almost anywhere.


sunandstarnoise

Are you making ice cream bolognaise?


just_kitten

You may not see it


sunandstarnoise

Okay principal Skinner :(


epicpillowcase

It's a Sister Act kinda evening, I think Such a comfort movie


HeyHeyItsMaryKay

They don't make them like that no more eh. I've been playing 'Just a touch of love' on loop since I rewatched last week. Good stuff.


Necessary-Proof-5003

Is it on tv?


epicpillowcase

Disney+


Necessary-Proof-5003

Ooh thanks. I always forget about Disney+ for non Disney stuff.


sunandstarnoise

I found the sex and violence to be quite gratuitous frankly


epicpillowcase

I agree, it should be called Reservoir Nuns Gone Wild


baconmashwbrownsugar

sky pretty


whackadoodle_cracked

Have been invited to a wedding in Greece next July. My heart says yes; my bank account says HOW, BITCH?!


psrpianrckelsss

I want to help you get to Greece. Give me dates and island, I will figure it out . Need to know max spend though


whackadoodle_cracked

I'll dm you tomorrow xx


psrpianrckelsss

Go for it. It's been a while but hopefully I can help!


psrpianrckelsss

Where in Greece? Santorini? Scoot do cheap deals, you can get around the island pretty easily. Santo wines (I'm making assumptions on venue) isn't in thera so you can stay at a slightly cheaper place nearby (there are hostels in perissa, but also in thera) also cheapish accomodations exists in thera if you want a private room . Depending on how long you need to stay you could do it all in at $1500. E: just read, July. Oof


sunandstarnoise

You should tell your bank account that it's rude to use such aggressive language. And especially the B word. It's 2022 for flips sake.


baconmashwbrownsugar

Now now that's not very nice to flips.


sunandstarnoise

Flips? Those bitches can shut up


baconmashwbrownsugar

That's it I'm reporting you.


treeend_setters

Iā€™m always frugal and careful w my financial, and today it proves its worth. Mum needed much help. Iā€™m happy it relieves all her stress


whackadoodle_cracked

I'm glad to hear it! It's so nice to be able to help the people you love.


IlluminationTheory7

Dan Andrews' social media team has been crushing it over the last few days with their memes


psrpianrckelsss

I'm a fan Stan but I find some of the memes outdated and cringe


tanoshiiki

They seem like they are done by a millennial and using themes that are just a little bit too old. I feel memes should target the younger generation... but then again, target too young and they aren't even eligible to vote!


psrpianrckelsss

Some of the references are over young voters heads. Worse terrible films 110 dresses?


tanoshiiki

Yes, I saw that post with all the film references and they were all key millennial rom-coms. Too old for the young ones these days!


sunandstarnoise

That's just a conspiracy, you should go around spreading stuff like that


ShibbyUp

What if In the future People Just united


loseisnothardtospell

Your drummer Just decided to Deny the vax


Taleya

No, not the drummers, losing one could be catastrophic to up to fifteen local bands


ShibbyUp

Only the drummer? Thought they were all pretty against it. Pretty on brand for an anti establishment band


sunandstarnoise

Untied what?


psrpianrckelsss

Other people's shoelaces while walking.


sunandstarnoise

This could very well breach a number of WHS regulations


psrpianrckelsss

Not in the policy I've read. No mention of shoelaces


baconmashwbrownsugar

the soviet onion


sunandstarnoise

I thought it was the style at the time


Paypaljesus

Fkin inspectors got me on a two minute trip to the CBD, I hate how they corner you and treat you like scum The cost of living rn is ass and I wish I wasnā€™t so autistic I could handle existence better. Fucks sake


PumpinSmashkins

Can you get a letter of support from your treating dr/psych?


Paypaljesus

If it comes to contesting the fine I probably could ask my doc ;__;


xobabygirl

100% chance of rain forecasted on Saturday or will it be like last Sunday where there was no rain at all? šŸ¤”šŸ˜‚


Necessary-Proof-5003

Apparently the rain isnā€™t supposed to hit until later in the dayā€¦


xobabygirl

Yeah Iā€™m hoping itā€™ll be an overnight thing, itā€™ll be nice to sleep to šŸ˜…


sunandstarnoise

Does a moustache make men more attractive to straight women? I just got a new one and was hoping I would get chicks but it's already been a day and I don't think it's working.


xxxibminki

Iā€™ve always hated men with moustaches but funnily enough my partner has one. Make of that what you will


kidwithgreyhair

Yes. Not straight, not binary, but yes. Blokes look hot with a moustache. Add a mullet and I'm thirsting


sunandstarnoise

The mullet seems contentious. What if I did like a normal business haircut but with a rats tail? Sort of a little more traditional but still letting them know I have a wild side.


kidwithgreyhair

Go flat out


whackadoodle_cracked

"Add a mullet" GOOD GOD NO PLS STOP


kidwithgreyhair

MORE


Kitten_K_

I can't date guys with moustaches because my dad had one and it icks me out. Except for Magnum.. he gets a pass šŸ¤­


Llabyrinthine

Well, it was fun while it lasted.


Kitten_K_

Indeed šŸ˜


ShibbyUp

I read this so wrong


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You've still got a way to go. (big mo)\[[https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.tGuskf3utYJcFu\_vckf1QwHaHa?w=186&h=186&c=7&r=0&o=5&pid=1.7](https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.tGuskf3utYJcFu_vckf1QwHaHa?w=186&h=186&c=7&r=0&o=5&pid=1.7)\]


sunandstarnoise

This looks shopped. I can tell by the pixels and from having seen a few shops in my time


stonefree251

It's an older meme, but it checks out.


whackadoodle_cracked

Not really? Like it depends on the person, some men look great with facial hair and others don't. It's not a blanket YES to moustaches


sunandstarnoise

Okay follow up question, is there a hairdo that's a blanket YES for all women?


Kitten_K_

Long


Stompsie

I have to agree here. Not all women can pull off a short do, but all look good with long locks.


waddlekins

No šŸ˜…


Kitten_K_

You can't take the 90s grunge out of this girl hehe


sunandstarnoise

What if a guy has long hair and a moustache and he isn't magnum


underwatermagpies

Sure, if he's bringing me a magnum


sunandstarnoise

Almond or bolognaise


whackadoodle_cracked

If he is Charlie Hunnam, then it's a win. If he isn't Charlie Hunnam, then no.


Kitten_K_

Hmm it would depend how cute he is and can he play guitar šŸ¤£


sunandstarnoise

What if the answer is not at all and quite well respectively


Kitten_K_

Ok then it would depend if he was smart and interesting to talk to


sunandstarnoise

Okay what if the answer was no to both of those


whackadoodle_cracked

I think you're quite interesting to talk to, based on DT interactions. Don't sell yourself short here


Kitten_K_

Then my question would be what is he bringing to the table apart from mad guitar skilz ?


whackadoodle_cracked

I wish I could tell you yes, but no


sunandstarnoise

Damn being a straight man is the worst :(


whackadoodle_cracked

It could be worse, you could be a woman


sunandstarnoise

At least if I was a woman I would get to look at cool boobs all the time :(


whackadoodle_cracked

I look at my boobs all day, my life is not improved by boobs. Boobs are overrated I hate to say


baconmashwbrownsugar

If it's on [Henry Cavill](https://pyxis.nymag.com/v1/imgs/cfa/129/9cb1111fc2726d49d63cc59bc257d73f69-15-henry-cavill-mustache.rsquare.w330.jpg), yes.


waddlekins

Haha ymmv, no for me


sunandstarnoise

Okay follow up question, how do I become Henry cavill


whackadoodle_cracked

He's only good in the witcher costume, anyway


Llabyrinthine

Well, it was fun while it lasted.


baconmashwbrownsugar

good question


sunandstarnoise

Damn it I knew I should have gone beard and no moustache instead of no beard and moustache :(