Anyone who has been to Australia or talked to any Australian males (sometimes females) will know they frequently call people they have never met before or even people they're angry with: "mate". What other expressions of universal male bonding are used in other countries?
posted by vizsla
on Jun 18, 2009 -
35 answers
AustraliaFilter: The hive mind
helped me plan a very enjoyable trip to Australia in April 2008. I had such a good time I'd like to return this October/November for another few weeks and try some new places. Suggestions/advice please!
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posted by adamk
on May 29, 2009 -
11 answers
I'm an Australian citizen leaving Australia permanently. Can I withdraw anything from my superannuation?
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posted by Eastgate
on May 14, 2009 -
7 answers
TravelFilter: Will the current cheap flights between Australia and New York remain into 2010? And what times of the year are considered off-peak travel to NYC?
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posted by crossoverman
on Apr 28, 2009 -
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What shops should I go to in Melbourne, Australia, to buy inexpensive necessities (clothes, shoes, groceries, linens, electronics)?
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posted by mosessis
on Apr 27, 2009 -
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When it is time to pack up and go home? I am at a standstill trying to decide on whether it's time to go home to visit and refuel, or to keep living the Australasian dream. Family is important to me and I'm worried about my grandma.
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posted by Flying Squirrel
on Apr 22, 2009 -
26 answers
I'm visiting Australia for 10 days / 9 nights, flying in and out of Sydney. How would you divide your time amongst the various cities? 3 nights each in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane?
posted by smackfu
on Apr 3, 2009 -
15 answers
We’re hoping to rent a camper van in Melbourne (approx April 13), drop it off in Brisbane a week later. Any advice?
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posted by bookley
on Mar 25, 2009 -
10 answers
Australian readers, what is a good financial planning/money management site (like mint.com) that is localised?
posted by mattoxic
on Mar 21, 2009 -
6 answers
Is it possible for my wife to go from Australia to the UK on a tourist visa and then apply for a settlement visa when we get there, without having to come back to Australia again?
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posted by ranglin
on Mar 21, 2009 -
9 answers
Why, now that the Australian government's "Alcopops" tax has failed to pass, does the government owe liquor manufacturers money?
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posted by Jimbob
on Mar 18, 2009 -
12 answers
Will I have trouble with customs bringing homemade Indian food spice mixes (made in Australia) into Japan?
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posted by teem
on Mar 8, 2009 -
7 answers
Paul Keating recently said that the people running the banks in Australia were 'counterhoppers'. What did he mean?
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posted by tellurian
on Mar 8, 2009 -
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Does anyone know anything about the inline gaming machines that used to be available in RSL clubs and various other places in Queensland, back in the olden days (pre-1992) before pokies (aka slot and fruit machines) were introduced?
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posted by h00py
on Mar 4, 2009 -
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I'm taking a introductory level macroeconomics course in college. In it, you need to collect a whole bunch of data about a single country (I chose Australia). I got almost all the information I need, but I'm stumped on one small part of it.
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posted by AZNsupermarket
on Mar 3, 2009 -
13 answers
Australian (and U.S.) Mental Health/Legal Filter. Can you just go and talk your GP into having someone put through a psychiatric evaluation?
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posted by metalheart
on Feb 1, 2009 -
14 answers
Immigrating into Australia: My girlfriend is English and is attempting to become an Australia Resident. Everything seemd to be going so well until this morning.
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posted by Man_in_staysis
on Jan 22, 2009 -
10 answers
Building a website for a charity in Australia. Can I get any tax deductions from this? Does it make a difference if I charge them or if I do it for free?
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posted by Eastgate
on Jan 9, 2009 -
11 answers
I'm living in Melbourne, Australia, and I have a whole lot of unwanted clothing (some unworn or barely worn) that I want to donate to an op shop. Am I able to get any tax deduction for this?
posted by Eastgate
on Dec 25, 2008 -
1 answer
Are parks and lawns highly valued in Australian cities and suburbs? Does drought threaten parks/lawns/gardens in a palpable way?
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posted by GIMG
on Dec 23, 2008 -
13 answers
Electricity theft. This is particular to NSW Australian law and energy theft.
I can't imagine that anyone has experienced it, but on the off-chance and input from other people that have been victims, can you give me some advice?
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posted by tellurian
on Dec 23, 2008 -
6 answers
Where can I buy Discworld items (Terry Pratchett) such as t-shirts, calendars, play scripts, coffee cups etc., in Brisbane, Australia before Christmas (not online as I don't have either a credit or debit card)?
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posted by h00py
on Dec 22, 2008 -
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I'm looking for econometric analysis of the Australian housing market and the medium-term risk of a crash in prices. I'm particularly interested in information about Canberra house prices. Something like Calculated Risk, with lots of data and layman-level explanations of its probable import, would be perfect.
posted by Estragon
on Dec 20, 2008 -
3 answers
I'm currently looking to buy my first small flat in Melbourne, Australia and having no luck. Apart from the big two online sources, are there any other sources to see what's on the market, or to find places before they get listed?
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posted by LongDrive
on Dec 3, 2008 -
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I was born in the US to a British Father and an Australian Mother. Shortly ofter I was born, my father registered my birth with the British Consulate in the US and I was issued a consular birth certificate. At the time, no effort was made to get me set up as an Australian citizen.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 30, 2008 -
7 answers
What are the cultural barriers to kangaroo meat being a popular food in Australia?
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posted by GIMG
on Nov 18, 2008 -
43 answers
Have you seen my people? They must be in Melbourne somewhere...
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posted by xz
on Nov 16, 2008 -
5 answers
Know of any psychiatrists or psychologists in the Brisbane, Qld area who specialise in--or at least have some knowledge of--Aspergers Syndrome?
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posted by mjao
on Nov 3, 2008 -
3 answers
Question for Aussies or Mauritian ex-pats: Where can I buy some products from Mauritius in Australia?
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posted by chris88
on Oct 26, 2008 -
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I am looking for a source on the internet that will give me ranges for postal codes in Australia for metro areas, eg, 3200-3500 is Melbourne where the range would include all suburbs generally agreed to be part of metro Melbourne. If they aren't really in a range, than a list of all the Melbourne metro postcodes would work. I feel like I have only found ranges by state but those include rural areas. Any help very appreciated. The cities are Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, and Brisbane.
posted by jules1651
on Oct 8, 2008 -
3 answers
Where can I find an Australian migration agent who's good with the creative industries, or otherwise unusual career paths?
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posted by divabat
on Oct 3, 2008 -
1 answer
Does my study load affect my chances of getting into (an Australian) medical school?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 30, 2008 -
8 answers
Australian MeFites: have you used an online tax return service and been happy with the results?
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posted by flabdablet
on Sep 28, 2008 -
3 answers
Can I go halves in an apartment with my brother? i.e., can we each have separate loans for the same apartment? No one I've asked seems to know. We are in Queensland, Australia.
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posted by mjao
on Sep 20, 2008 -
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Hey, Australians who have dealt with (or are) HECS bureaucrats! How can I start getting square with my HECS debt?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 19, 2008 -
7 answers
What are the must-have objects for a year-long trip in the World's south-east (India, Asia, Australia).
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posted by XiBe
on Sep 18, 2008 -
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