r/australia

I’m curious from a thread I saw on an overseas forum but wanted to hear from an Australian point of view.

What is the stingiest thing you’ve ever seen someone do?

I love reading threads like these so go forth (especially on r/auscorp)

Nah, hell no, 683 million dollars of taxpayer funds and they are picking and choosing the services they provide based on religious beliefs.

Catholics can believe what they want, but if they want Government funding the standard needs to meet those of the country, which is not a religion.

The brothers of Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed fronted Bankstown Local Court on Wednesday after he was allegedly threatened over the phone. 

Hozifa Al Ahmed and Sameh Al Ahmed have both been charged with using a carriage service to harass, menace and offend. 

The pair were both issued with interim apprehended domestic violence orders to protect Mr Ahmed.

I live in a shared driveway but my own car port. I've noticed that my neighbour keeps using my bins which are stored in my car port next to my car. I don't mind if they use it if it's on the street for collection but these neighbours have a habit of dumping rubbish in the bins after bin collection day and they stink to high heaven.

It's that time of year again as cold and flu season kicks off where blood supplies start running low, so it's your friendly neighbourhood donor goblin here to remind you to book yourself in if you can.

Just as a reminder, Lifeblood has been working on changing the restrictions on who can donate to open it up to more people, so even if you previously couldn't, or you're not sure, do the quiz on the website to double check. And if you haven't, make sure to sign up to their gift program where every 3 donations you get a little gift (I'm drinking from the new water bottle right now).

If you're a first timer or don't know your blood type, don't worry, they'll still be happy to have you, and even if it's been less than 3 months since your last whole blood donation plasma is always welcome. And if you are a first timer and a bit nervous, the staff are incredible. Most centres will have volunteers as well coming around while you donate asking if you want something to drink. Just remember to hydrate heavily and have a big meal before heading in. Also even if you can't donate for whatever reason, don't feel bad about mentioning it to your friends and family. A lot of people have donated before but don't do it regularly, only if reminded.

I miss the spicy ramen twisties so much, if they ever come back, I'm stocking up. I also miss when Kirks would always have interesting drink flavours, there's nothing different anymore. What would you bring back?