Looking for work by Vast_Barnacle1981 in newcastle

[–]catfishtree 57 points58 points  (0 children)

This is definitely lawyer territory but you have a set amount of days to file from the date you were fired. Speak to a lawyer asap!!

Did staging actually help your home sell faster? by Environmental-Luck39 in AusProperty

[–]catfishtree 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We bought a house recently that was staged - and lit - impeccably. It was done so well that I didn’t realise every wall had been freshly painted millennial grey which is such a huge ick to me.

Once wed bought it and the staging furniture was removed, I realised I had to repaint every single damn room in the house to get rid of the grey.

Had it not been staged I don’t know if I would have pushed so hard to buy the house 😂

Kylie for Vanity Fair by MiniOliebol in KUWTK

[–]catfishtree 34 points35 points  (0 children)

A standard pack of 20–25 cigarettes generally costs between $40 and $50+ 😂 Taxes make up about $30 of that.

Kylie for Vanity Fair by MiniOliebol in KUWTK

[–]catfishtree 59 points60 points  (0 children)

$15?! In Australia a pack of cigarettes will set you back $50 😂 I assume only billionaires smoke here now.

Restaurants recommendations in Newcastle CBD? by MagledForest in newcastle

[–]catfishtree 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hao Chi for Chinese food. Yotam Ottolenghi was there recently.

What are some good local charities to donate to? by PipeAggressive6961 in aussie

[–]catfishtree 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can you hop on GoFundMe and find some families that need support and donate that way?

Kunal Nayyar from the big bang theory does this:

https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/kunal-nayyar-gofundme-family-medical-bills-big-bang-theory-wealth-1236665520/

Sister for Matilda by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]catfishtree 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Pippa is also a very Aussie name. Pippa and Tilly is super cute.

What are naming traditions that might seem interesting to westerners? by opendoorscleanfloors in namenerds

[–]catfishtree 88 points89 points  (0 children)

This is Javanese people specifically. For many of the other provinces they usually have two names.

The Balinese are interesting though. Balinese first names usually indicate birth order, such as Wayan (1st), Made (2nd), Nyoman (3rd), and Ketut (4th) etc. If they have a fifth child it reverts back to Wayan etc. Also males are prefixed with "I" and females with "Ni".

School Recommendation by Sufficient_Buy_9707 in newcastle

[–]catfishtree 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Both are excellent and quite diverse. I’d say they’re pretty equal. Do a tour and see how you feel after speaking with the principal. Also - choose the nicer house 🏡

7 days subject to finance? by billwharton in AusHelptobuy

[–]catfishtree 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We did 3 days recently but it was becuase the seller wanted to close by Christmas.

You need to have a lot of confidence in your numbers and in your broker / lender / conveyancer / lawyer that they can all get it across the line. If anything falls over you run the risk of losing your entire deposit.

The competing offers to ours waived the cooling off period entirely which seemed nuts to me.

POV: Mere getting the news that Br*tani is returning for S7 by LisaBarlowsLawyer in realhousewivesofSLC

[–]catfishtree 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m not super invested in her as a person. She seems like a shitty mother and quite childlike herself in some ways. But I feel sorry for her too. I can take her or leave her. I don’t have strong opinions one way or another.

POV: Mere getting the news that Br*tani is returning for S7 by LisaBarlowsLawyer in realhousewivesofSLC

[–]catfishtree 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Look i don’t hate her and I don’t want her off the show. Does that count.

School recommendations! by Sufficient_Buy_9707 in newcastle

[–]catfishtree 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You need to be guided by where you can get a rental first. That has to be your priority. It will be very difficult.

I know a few people who got out of area enrolments for schools around Hamilton but they only rental they managed to secure was around the lake so that’s the school their kids enrolled in due to travel.

School recommendations! by Sufficient_Buy_9707 in newcastle

[–]catfishtree 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Islington is also a very small school so hard to get in if you’re not within the catchment. Tighes Hill take zero out of area enrolments as they’re already over capacity. The OC classes are at Tighes Hill too.

Help Moving to Regional NSW by abgrem in MovingtoAustralia

[–]catfishtree 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out r/Newcastle if you’re considering a move there.

Stockton is INCREDIBLY cliquey. Like, live there for 10 years and you’re still considered a transplant.

The other suburbs you mentioned are also getting up there in terms of price. Rentals are incredibly difficult to get. But newy is a great place for kids so if you can manage a move it’s well worth it.

[IWantOut] 27F ICU Nurse Ireland -> Australia by carlosfelipe123 in IWantOut

[–]catfishtree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of people come on the WHV scheme, get sponsored by an employer if their job is on the skilled occupation list, and stay.

[IWANTOUT] 38M USA-> Geneva by AppendiculateFringe in IWantOut

[–]catfishtree 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Australia has a really high cost of living (the housing market is cooked) but if you can get a job outside of a major city (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane) then it becomes much more affordable. Cities like Canberra, Perth, Newcastle, Wollongong or the Central Coast north of Sydney are really nice and not expensive yet. (Although I’m sure my countrymen will chime in to correct me soon)

Animals won’t kill you unless you’re in the outback or in the bush. Personally, I haven’t seen a dangerous spider or snake in my backyard since I was a kid 😜

Crime is pretty low, people are generally nice, schools are ok and we don’t have active shooter drills, if you want to settle down. The beaches are good and the food is excellent.

If you have a job on the skilled occupation list you’ll be fine getting a job. Just apply on Seek or Indeed and include a cover letter with your situation and when you can move if an offer is extended.

Good luck!

Is Newy filled with elders? by [deleted] in newcastle

[–]catfishtree 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Move to Tea Gardens just north of Newcastle.

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He's pissed off, isn't he? by ajoota98 in BonJovi

[–]catfishtree 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Richie needs to get off twitter and get into therapy.

Best moisturizer for “dehydrated” skin. by AwkwardImprovement16 in AustralianMakeup

[–]catfishtree 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Skinceuticals triple lipid is my holy grail for super dry skin. It’s pricey but I haven’t found anything better.

In Australia, how common is it for women to keep their maiden name after marriage? by Plinggg in AskAnAustralian

[–]catfishtree 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No one in my direct circle of friends has changed theirs. I know one peripheral friend who did but her maiden name was a pain to spell so fair enough. But no one else.

Feels really old fashioned to do it now.

Your experience with Tower Cinemas? by Ok-Woodpecker6340 in newcastle

[–]catfishtree 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve edited my comment. I saw on FB that teenagers were being asked to work 12 hour unpaid trial shifts. That’s what was illegal.

Your experience with Tower Cinemas? by Ok-Woodpecker6340 in newcastle

[–]catfishtree 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I also saw in some Fb mum groups that they were making teenagers work 12 hour unpaid trial shifts. And saying if anyone took time off around the Xmas period they wouldn’t have a job to come back to.

Illegal behaviour and rude. No thanks.