The things Australia does best
Nov 2nd 2012, 12:37 am
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Re: The things Australia does best
Of course they are common here, they are the kind of comment you'd expect from us expats. If you don't like them, don't read the threads that are likely to contain them.
I've spent several years trying different sausages in Australia, I now don't bother. I avoid sausages over there and only eat them when I'm back here at home where I can find good ones at a reasonable price, in every supermarket.
I've spent several years trying different sausages in Australia, I now don't bother. I avoid sausages over there and only eat them when I'm back here at home where I can find good ones at a reasonable price, in every supermarket.
Most supermarkets stock speciality sausages that taste ok.
Can't compare with English ones - I don't remember what they taste like - but I do remember being served ones which my old dear said were full of stuffing....
Nov 2nd 2012, 12:53 am
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Re: The things Australia does best
I only buy pork sausages. Never beef - this steers me in the right direction.
Most supermarkets stock speciality sausages that taste ok.
Can't compare with English ones - I don't remember what they taste like - but I do remember being served ones which my old dear said were full of stuffing....
Most supermarkets stock speciality sausages that taste ok.
Can't compare with English ones - I don't remember what they taste like - but I do remember being served ones which my old dear said were full of stuffing....
Nov 2nd 2012, 12:59 am
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Re: The things Australia does best
My experience of red tape here, in general, has been better than the UK. Just received my police check. Only did it Tuesday
CRB in the UK took approx 3 weeks iirc
Driving licence etc on the spot, no problems with Medicare, a couple of claims were processed automatically.
Centrelink
think the wording they use could be better. But once explained it seems ok
CRB in the UK took approx 3 weeks iircDriving licence etc on the spot, no problems with Medicare, a couple of claims were processed automatically.
Centrelink
think the wording they use could be better. But once explained it seems ok
Nov 2nd 2012, 1:03 am
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Re: The things Australia does best
My experience of red tape here, in general, has been better than the UK. Just received my police check. Only did it Tuesday CRB in the UK took approx 3 weeks iirc
Driving licence etc on the spot, no problems with Medicare, a couple of claims were processed automatically.
Centrelink think the wording they use could be better. But once explained it seems ok
CRB in the UK took approx 3 weeks iircDriving licence etc on the spot, no problems with Medicare, a couple of claims were processed automatically.
Centrelink
think the wording they use could be better. But once explained it seems ok
Nov 2nd 2012, 1:19 am
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Re: The things Australia does best
Of course they are common here, they are the kind of comment you'd expect from us expats. If you don't like them, don't read the threads that are likely to contain them.
I've spent several years trying different sausages in Australia, I now don't bother. I avoid sausages over there and only eat them when I'm back here at home where I can find good ones at a reasonable price, in every supermarket.
I've spent several years trying different sausages in Australia, I now don't bother. I avoid sausages over there and only eat them when I'm back here at home where I can find good ones at a reasonable price, in every supermarket.
Nov 2nd 2012, 1:37 am
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Nov 2nd 2012, 1:45 am
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Re: The things Australia does best
Sickies here are easier than anywhere I've ever worked before. Even when the boss knows someone is faking (not me I should add, I've actually been sick!) everyone acts all concerned and like we really believe the person was ill. It's almost funny until of course one spanner takes the piss and ruins it for everyone. At my brothers work, people announce in advance when they're going to be off sick...and it's fine apparently!
Nov 2nd 2012, 1:58 am
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Re: The things Australia does best
But you'd still need to try ALL the sausages to know that they are better than the ones from the no longer available pig breeds surely?
Nov 2nd 2012, 2:26 am
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Re: The things Australia does best
i dont remember the last time i had a sickie. i usually only do it when theres a sudden weather change or when i have very bad diarrhea.
Nov 2nd 2012, 2:41 am
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Re: The things Australia does best
it's *hard* to tell. aussie sausages like euro ones are usually *yummy* and *juicy*. 
Nov 2nd 2012, 3:30 am
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Nov 2nd 2012, 3:51 am
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Re: The things Australia does best
The pork and fennel sausage rolls from the bourke st bakery are the best I've ever had and trust me I've eaten a shitload of sausage rolls in my time.
Nov 2nd 2012, 3:56 am
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