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Feb 5th 2016, 8:54 am
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So sorry, Shaun. This kind of thing is happening often over there. A similar thing happened a couple of years ago to the brother in law of one of my mates in Pretoria. My condolences to you and your OH's family.
Feb 11th 2016, 4:39 am
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Thanks guys. The funeral is tomorrow (Sat our time). 
Feb 11th 2016, 11:28 am
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Feb 13th 2016, 11:26 am
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Feb 13th 2016, 8:30 pm
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Well it has been a wake up call for his brother and their family. They are planning to come to Oz or NZ, I believe.
Feb 16th 2016, 11:41 am
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Feb 16th 2016, 11:42 am
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Isle of Wight model triceratops left in middle of high street
A dinosaur was left in the middle of a high street courtesy of some "drunken pranksters", it is believed.
A 25ft (7.6m) model triceratops had to be removed from High Street in Godshill on the Isle of Wight after it was dragged from the Jurassic Garden.
Owner Martin Simpson said he was shocked to see the model appearing on social media over the weekend.
The dinosaur is part of Mr Simpson's shop garden, where he sells prehistoric gems and fossils.
He said: "It takes about five blokes to move the dinosaur a couple of inches, so it was definitely a concerted effort and drink was probably involved."
He added he would now be securing the dinosaur to make sure the incident did not happen again.
A dinosaur was left in the middle of a high street courtesy of some "drunken pranksters", it is believed.
A 25ft (7.6m) model triceratops had to be removed from High Street in Godshill on the Isle of Wight after it was dragged from the Jurassic Garden.
Owner Martin Simpson said he was shocked to see the model appearing on social media over the weekend.
The dinosaur is part of Mr Simpson's shop garden, where he sells prehistoric gems and fossils.
He said: "It takes about five blokes to move the dinosaur a couple of inches, so it was definitely a concerted effort and drink was probably involved."
He added he would now be securing the dinosaur to make sure the incident did not happen again.
Feb 16th 2016, 9:36 pm
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Feb 16th 2016, 11:01 pm
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Mar 21st 2016, 2:08 pm
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New Zealand 'cat burglar' caught stealing men's underwear
A nocturnal "cat burglar" has been stealing dozens of socks and men's underwear in New Zealand.
In two months, six-year-old Tonkinese cat Brigit from Hamilton city brought back 11 pairs of underpants and more than 50 socks.
Her owner, Sarah Nathan, has documented her feline's strange obsession on a widely shared Facebook post.
"Now it's getting silly. Someone must be missing this stuff," she said in a post shared close to 500 times.
A nocturnal "cat burglar" has been stealing dozens of socks and men's underwear in New Zealand.
In two months, six-year-old Tonkinese cat Brigit from Hamilton city brought back 11 pairs of underpants and more than 50 socks.
Her owner, Sarah Nathan, has documented her feline's strange obsession on a widely shared Facebook post.
"Now it's getting silly. Someone must be missing this stuff," she said in a post shared close to 500 times.
Mar 31st 2016, 11:05 pm
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Mar 31st 2016, 11:16 pm
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Apr 1st 2016, 9:34 am
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BBQs now banned during summer in Victoria - Country Fire Authority
A surge in fires and injuries caused by outdoor cooking has prompted CFA to introduce a permanent statewide ban on all barbecues.
The ban will apply to all BBQs, including gas, electric and solid fuel, and will come into force from midnight on Dec 1 this year.
Anyone who uses a barbecue or engages in any other outdoor cooking activity on public or private property will be liable to on-the-spot fines of $1,000.
This ban includes the Christmas and New Year period, Australia Day and Easter and no permits will be approved for celebrations during that time.
CFA Community Safety Manager April Erste said the main reason for the bans was to reduce fires but CFA hopes they will also result in additional public safety benefits.
"We are hoping the ban will also encourage Victorian's to consider more healthy eating options. Salad sandwiches, perhaps?"
A surge in fires and injuries caused by outdoor cooking has prompted CFA to introduce a permanent statewide ban on all barbecues.
The ban will apply to all BBQs, including gas, electric and solid fuel, and will come into force from midnight on Dec 1 this year.
Anyone who uses a barbecue or engages in any other outdoor cooking activity on public or private property will be liable to on-the-spot fines of $1,000.
This ban includes the Christmas and New Year period, Australia Day and Easter and no permits will be approved for celebrations during that time.
CFA Community Safety Manager April Erste said the main reason for the bans was to reduce fires but CFA hopes they will also result in additional public safety benefits.
"We are hoping the ban will also encourage Victorian's to consider more healthy eating options. Salad sandwiches, perhaps?"