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Forum: Australia
Jun 26th 2007, 8:16 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 3,481
Posted By roxy

Re: Aus outcasts, story in todays Observer

Political correctness. Same insiduous disease affecting most of the western world. The Aborigines wanted self-determination, and their families kept together, and no interference from the white man,...
Forum: Australia
Jun 26th 2007, 8:11 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 3,481
Posted By roxy

Re: Aus outcasts, story in todays Observer

Why would any one listen to that moron!!!????
Forum: Australia
Jun 26th 2007, 8:05 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 3,481
Posted By roxy

Re: Aus outcasts, story in todays Observer

Brits caused the destruction of the Aboriginal culture by treating them like savages, introducing alcohol and diseases and often killing them for reasons such as spearing sheep. The breakdown of...
Forum: Australia
Jun 26th 2007, 8:04 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 3,481
Posted By roxy

Re: Aus outcasts, story in todays Observer

What do you suggest should be done? It is very easy to critisize people and governments for not doing anything, but no-one has ever come up with any solutions that work. I really do believe that the...
Forum: Australia
Jun 24th 2007, 11:28 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,396
Posted By roxy

Re: Daily Mail Weekend article

I like the Daily Mail. It may sensationalise some issues but it was one of the few newspapers that was not in love with Tony Blair and New Labor and believed every word they utter. It would highlight...
Forum: Australia
Jun 24th 2007, 12:13 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,643
Posted By roxy

Re: Garage Sales

There is a note at the local shopping centre here in Perth (Carine Glades) that someone is selling everything in their house (Beds, TC, fridge, washing machine etc) for $2500.00
Forum: Australia
Jun 24th 2007, 12:10 am
Replies: 49
Views: 3,740
Posted By roxy

Re: Wife having major wobblies!!

I have been reading the forum for 6 months or so.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 23rd 2007, 11:36 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 6,352
Posted By roxy

Re: seen Ian Harrop today and no go!!

I don't know waht area your boyfriend specialises in but the WA gov has announced a few months ago that they plan to recruit 300 child protection officers. there are not enough qualified people to do...
Forum: Australia
Jun 23rd 2007, 10:30 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 3,740
Posted By roxy

Re: Wife having major wobblies!!

be warned - there are some people on this forum who can't stand anything positive to be said about Australia - particularly that some things are so called "better" than in the UK. Keep expressing...
Forum: Australia
Jun 23rd 2007, 10:28 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 3,740
Posted By roxy

Re: Wife having major wobblies!!

Australia does have problems but I honestly think it is the best place in the world to raise children.
Forum: Australia
Jun 23rd 2007, 7:05 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 3,740
Posted By roxy

Re: Wife having major wobblies!!

Women seem to have the most problems settling. They miss their support network and it can be especially hard for women with small children as it can be boring and lonely being home all day with kids...
Forum: Australia
Jun 23rd 2007, 1:33 am
Replies: 73
Views: 6,578
Posted By roxy

Re: Melbourne's The Age discusses Tesco(UK) vs Coles (Aus)

I much prefer the specialty shops like bakeries and butchers in Australia. However, M & S was fantastic for sandwiches/wraps when I was in a rush on the way to work.
Forum: Australia
Jun 22nd 2007, 9:58 pm
Replies: 77
Views: 5,526
Posted By roxy

Re: Has anyone moved from NZ to Oz?

Just stating the obvious. I wasnt even meaning to be critical of you, just that the OP may not be aware of your agenda.
Forum: Australia
Jun 22nd 2007, 9:57 pm
Replies: 77
Views: 5,526
Posted By roxy

Re: Has anyone moved from NZ to Oz?

There is a range within socialism. There is extreme socialism and mild socialism. Labor governments tend towards socialism, ie big public service, high tax rates, protectionism of industry and...
Forum: Australia
Jun 22nd 2007, 9:52 pm
Replies: 77
Views: 5,526
Posted By roxy

Re: Has anyone moved from NZ to Oz?

Funnily enough I dont know ANYONE who is unemployed. I teach at high school and kids who are not exactly the cream of the crop are leaving to take apprenticeships or other jobs because there is so...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 22nd 2007, 9:46 pm
Replies: 98
Views: 4,934
Posted By roxy

Re: Culture!

It is frightening when you can see a society self destructing right before your very eyes! I saw so many incidents when I was living in London, at times I felt I was living in a war zone. So many...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 22nd 2007, 7:17 pm
Replies: 98
Views: 4,934
Posted By roxy

Re: Culture!

Gee, haven't heard that one before!!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 22nd 2007, 3:08 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,057
Posted By roxy

Re: A nice place to living there

Liverpool is the "cultural capital of Europe." I like it a lot, but I couldn't cope with the cold weather.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 22nd 2007, 3:07 am
Replies: 6
Views: 991
Posted By roxy

Re: Moving to London

You can try gumtree.com (didnt read any other posts in case someone has already mentioned)
Forum: Australia
Jun 22nd 2007, 12:41 am
Replies: 77
Views: 5,526
Posted By roxy

Re: Has anyone moved from NZ to Oz?

I thought New Zealand's economy was due to it having a socialist left wing government for the past ten years? Australia and the UK's economy is doing so well because they have freed up their markets...
Forum: Australia
Jun 22nd 2007, 12:25 am
Replies: 77
Views: 5,526
Posted By roxy

Re: Has anyone moved from NZ to Oz?

Only ask Kiwi_Child questions about Perth if you want answers with a negative twist.
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 21st 2007, 11:47 pm
Replies: 98
Views: 4,934
Posted By roxy

Re: Culture!

No offence but you sound like you have a very negative attitude of Australia?
Australia does have a history, and a very interesting one, I know because I teach it at school. Culture to me is the...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 20th 2007, 11:44 pm
Replies: 164
Views: 10,355
Posted By roxy

Re: This might change your mind about moving back

It comes down to permissive parenting, everyone thinks their child is a prince/princess and everyone wants to be their child's best friend. Chldren do not know what is best for them. This attitude is...
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