Things that are actually free in Australia
Mar 12th 2011, 7:57 am
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Re: Things that are actually free in Australia
Ross River virus that you get from the local mozzies is free
The red backs that have taken up residence in my letter box came free
Thats about it really. The rest of the apparent free stuff i most definatly pay for in tax! And i am certain Julia will find away of introducing a levy for the gaining ross river and a rent tax for the privilage of having the red backs living with us. So i suppose i should enjoy them while i can before they are no longer free.
The red backs that have taken up residence in my letter box came free
Thats about it really. The rest of the apparent free stuff i most definatly pay for in tax! And i am certain Julia will find away of introducing a levy for the gaining ross river and a rent tax for the privilage of having the red backs living with us. So i suppose i should enjoy them while i can before they are no longer free.
Mar 12th 2011, 10:17 am
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Re: Things that are actually free in Australia
Mar 12th 2011, 11:01 am
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Re: Things that are actually free in Australia
Huge open spaces you can use
Cricket....
Footie matches
Exhibitions... Museums.... Galleries...
Tv ... No license....
Potable water in pubs
Cricket....
Footie matches
Exhibitions... Museums.... Galleries...
Tv ... No license....
Potable water in pubs
Mar 12th 2011, 11:09 am
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Re: Things that are actually free in Australia
Plenty of free 1-hour parking in the Adelaide CBD.
Mar 13th 2011, 1:02 am
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Re: Things that are actually free in Australia
Library cards...my old city it was $36 per year for the household. I couldn't believe it when they told me it was free here...
Western Australian Museum...there's a donation box, but if you're a cheapskate, I suppose you could bypass it and get in free.
Local community activities...guided bushwalks, movies at the oval, Christmas concerts (ack)...
Western Australian Museum...there's a donation box, but if you're a cheapskate, I suppose you could bypass it and get in free.
Local community activities...guided bushwalks, movies at the oval, Christmas concerts (ack)...
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Mar 13th 2011, 4:24 am
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Re: Things that are actually free in Australia
Crikey, I can't even imagine paying for a library card. 
There's also free to air satellite TV, if you know where to look.
There's also free to air satellite TV, if you know where to look.
Mar 13th 2011, 4:26 am
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Re: Things that are actually free in Australia
Entry to Australia Zoo, amongst other places, for Defence members...
Mar 13th 2011, 4:29 am
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Re: Things that are actually free in Australia
Crikey, I can't even imagine paying for a library card.
There's also free to air satellite TV, if you know where to look.
There's also free to air satellite TV, if you know where to look.
Mar 13th 2011, 4:47 am
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Re: Things that are actually free in Australia
Historic fort at Point Nepean.
Mar 13th 2011, 4:53 am
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Re: Things that are actually free in Australia
Crikey, I can't even imagine paying for a library card.
There's also free to air satellite TV, if you know where to look.
There's also free to air satellite TV, if you know where to look.
Art Gallery:
Perth: free (donations accepted) My former city: adults $12.50
Museum:
Perth: free (donations accepted) My former city: adults $10.00
I think the Perth Botanic Garden is free as well, while ours back in Canada charges $13.00.
Mar 13th 2011, 5:07 am
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Re: Things that are actually free in Australia
Yeah, it's funny...for all the complaining about prices that we do, some of the attractions that cost money back in Canada are free here:
Art Gallery:
Perth: free (donations accepted) My former city: adults $12.50
Museum:
Perth: free (donations accepted) My former city: adults $10.00
I think the Perth Botanic Garden is free as well, while ours back in Canada charges $13.00.
Art Gallery:
Perth: free (donations accepted) My former city: adults $12.50
Museum:
Perth: free (donations accepted) My former city: adults $10.00
I think the Perth Botanic Garden is free as well, while ours back in Canada charges $13.00.
South Australia's Botanic Gardens in Adelaide, Mt Lofty, and Wittunga are all free.
Mar 13th 2011, 5:24 am
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Re: Things that are actually free in Australia
Got a free Canberra Times newspaper this morning at the hot air balloon launch site outside the old parliament house. 
For a minute I thought I'd arrived at heaven until I learned that a polystyrene side plate of dodgy looking dutch pancakes and a paper cup of coffee were $8 and and $4 respectively.
...Just as well we brought along a hot freshly baked fruit loaf and a flask of coffee
For a minute I thought I'd arrived at heaven until I learned that a polystyrene side plate of dodgy looking dutch pancakes and a paper cup of coffee were $8 and and $4 respectively. ...Just as well we brought along a hot freshly baked fruit loaf and a flask of coffee
Mar 13th 2011, 7:10 am
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Re: Things that are actually free in Australia
I'm not sure if people are supposed to interpret 'actually free' as in "I don't believe it...!" because in general, migrants often talk up the things that are free here and not often back in the UK ie. BBQs..
OK - free parking in Melbourne CBD. Sometimes it is outside certain peak hours and when you find that you can slip in and out because all you need is 30mins then it's very cool indeed. And if not free, sometimes the rate posted is very reasonable indeed.
Maybe we should start a thread called 'Things that you pay for in Australia and shouldn't and haven't in the past' - some medical services.
OK - free parking in Melbourne CBD. Sometimes it is outside certain peak hours and when you find that you can slip in and out because all you need is 30mins then it's very cool indeed. And if not free, sometimes the rate posted is very reasonable indeed.
Maybe we should start a thread called 'Things that you pay for in Australia and shouldn't and haven't in the past' - some medical services.
Mar 22nd 2011, 1:13 pm
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Re: Things that are actually free in Australia
Beach
Sunshine (most days in Perth)
Parks
BBQ's (hubby was looking for the coin slot the first time
)
Offroading
Biking down the clear straight roads or around the river (with or without an engine)
Mates
MaTeS
MATES
Bushwalking through the glorious outback
Swimming at the Serpentine Falls
Fishing
Crabbing
Fireworks on Australia Day
Brekky/nibbles at your Citizenship Ceremony
The immigration officer at the airport who says "welcome home"
I can't believe no-one else has said any of these. Some positive posts would be really good right now
Sunshine (most days in Perth)
Parks
BBQ's (hubby was looking for the coin slot the first time
)Offroading
Biking down the clear straight roads or around the river (with or without an engine)
Mates
MaTeS
MATES
Bushwalking through the glorious outback
Swimming at the Serpentine Falls
Fishing
Crabbing
Fireworks on Australia Day
Brekky/nibbles at your Citizenship Ceremony
The immigration officer at the airport who says "welcome home"
I can't believe no-one else has said any of these. Some positive posts would be really good right now