• SpinMeRound@aussie.zone
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    5 months ago

    Now that Erin Patterson has been found guilty I’m interested to hear everything that’s going to come out that couldn’t be shared publicly while the trail was ongoing.

    I’m also glad I can stop visiting news sites for updates now because holy shit it’s depressing.

  • Seagoon_@aussie.zone
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    5 months ago

    I’m up!

    On my way to Hobbiton, I need a big first brekkie

    luv u all, will check in tomoz

    have a great day 😘😘😘

  • bacon@aussie.zone
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    5 months ago

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  • Duenan@aussie.zone
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    5 months ago

    My real life birthday.

    Will be a quiet day as everyone is away and also my car rego has expired but hope to renew it later this week so I can go out.

  • melbaboutown@aussie.zone
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    5 months ago
    Cat tmi, poo talk

    Melbcat has been to the vet because she started crying again… it may be that the accidents were from overcompensating with the osmolax, and now it’s been drastically reduced she’s crying again possibly due to the constipation returning.

    There will be a small regular dose (say 1/8tsp) that will slowly increase until a balance is found.

    I feel a bit silly but relieved that that could have been it. It’s ok. I’m her mum and it’s my job to worry.

  • Duenan@aussie.zone
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    5 months ago

    Of all my luck they’re going to do maintenance on the power grid again and I’ll be without power again for Sunday.

    Why do they keep doing this doing my holidays!

    I better set the timer for the heater so it’s at least somewhat warm when I wake up and need to figure out food if the maintenance doesn’t end early.

  • T156@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    5 months ago

    Is the only place to buy those posh lighters only at smokos or the internet?

    Was thinking of getting one as a gift, but since I don’t smoke, no idea where the proper place to get one is.

      • T156@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        5 months ago

        I think so? The metal clicky lighters you used to see in James Bond films and the like.

        • CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone
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          5 months ago

          You can find them in those small shops in the centre of shopping centres that cut keys, fix shoes, engraving and stuff.

        • Pilk@aussie.zone
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          5 months ago

          I reckon you are thinking of a Zippo. You can buy them online but you probably want to gift it with a can of lighter fluid which you can only buy in person. Both are sold at smoke shops and often camping/outdoorsy shops.

    • TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zoneEnglish
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      5 months ago

      Smoke/vape shops will have quite a selection, places like the Reject shop will have some at the cheaper end of the market. Pay attention to how the item is refueled - you want the kind where you can get the injector refills from Bunnings in the bbq section. Cos those lighters are only good if filled with fuel. And the cheap ones tend to leak which can be a problem and a fire hazard.

    • SaneMartigan@aussie.zone
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      5 months ago

      Even for a smoker they’re not a great gift imo. I had a zippo that I never used as it smelled and needed filling too often.

        • Force_majeure123@aussie.zone
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          5 months ago

          I agree with SaneMartigan in theory, but with gifts it’s really about the thought I reckon. For practicality purposes those lighters are not great - Bic lighters are cheap and are flawless. You can’t really improve on them too much. That said I’d appreciate a cool lighter as a gift anyway.

    • anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone
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      5 months ago

      I haven’t smoked in around 20 years, but when I did this was my favourite lighter. It fits nicely in your hand and uses a small bic lighter as an insert, so no leaky fuel. Not sure where you’d find one, though

  • Rusty Raven @aussie.zoneM
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    5 months ago

    I was thinking of doing noodles for an easy dinner tonight, but I think my noodles are still in a box somewhere. I’m not sure I have enough enthusiasm for anything else. Maybe cheese and crackers, I’m pretty sure I can find all the ingredients for that.

  • imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone
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    5 months ago

    I am home. Tropical sun was amazing. Family was …good. I had fun. But I am tired and in dire need of introvert time. Bed at 8 tonight I think. Back to work tomorrow though.

    • just_kitten@aussie.zone
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      5 months ago

      That’s a pretty fast turnaround for going back to work! I used to do things like fly in on Monday morning after a holiday but need an increasing amount of time between flights and work these days. Hope you can fully recharge tonight and the rest of the week is chill. Really gonna need to tap on that stored sunlight with the weather forecast for this week.

      • imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone
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        5 months ago

        Yeah I would like to have a day to regroup but it was an awkward time to get away. I bit the bullet and got a woolies delivery of easy but decent food so I don’t have to think too much about food prep. And thanks for the heads up. Hadn’t checked the weather 🥶🥶

  • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zoneEnglish
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    5 months ago

    So we decided to turn over a new leaf at work. Turns out my old manager is under extreme stress for me to succeed in my role. From the way he was saying it, it sounded like there was some hectic shit going on in the background.

    He apologised to the 2 dudes he shoved and he’s gone back to being normal.

    So that’s a win.

    We worked twice as hard (literally) at last week’s eofy event than the same time last year, however there is a backlog of work because we’re understaffed and the expectation from the old timers is that we work 12 hour days every day to get it done.

    That’s not how things work these days. It’s not the late 90s.

    And the world isnt going to end.

    Would have been nice for someone to say “good work leading the team dude”.

    I get why people buy lottery tickets.

  • StudSpud The Starchy@aussie.zoneEnglish
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    5 months ago

    Lol been sleeping and playing CotL today, so just heard the news. I guess it isn’t wrong to say Erin is a murderer.

    I still wish I could understand what the motive was :/ it’s so senseless

  • useless_modern_god@aussie.zone
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    5 months ago

    Regarding the Back to the Beginning show:

    I have always been of the opinion that aging rock stars should take a step back and reflect on the glory days… and try to be satisfied with what they have accomplished. (and step aside for the modern talent) Nobody wants to see an elderly person in a wheelchair try and re-live the glory days on stage and end up being an embarrassment for themselves and their legacy.

    So, as troubling as it may be to watch Ozzy belt out the classics at the Back to the Beginning show while sitting in a giant leather chair throne., he still sounds unbelievably amazing for his age and condition. astonishing really.

    That’s really it I guess. I haven’t had the chance to see all of the sets yet, however the generational range of the bands seemed as good as could be expected.

  • just_kitten@aussie.zone
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    5 months ago

    Does anyone here have tips about doing side gigs on an ABN? I created one for shits and giggles a couple of years ago but never used it. Now an opportunity might have come up where an org wants me to do a sort of training/workshop thing for a few employees. I intend for it to be a once off (maybe a second session at best) - set scope, hours, lump sum - but idk how I should be reporting all of this in terms of tax and what documents to generate and keep.

    I guess my ABN should be on the quote and invoice… GST?! and do I issue a receipt… I will Google things after dinner but if anyone has any personal tips (esp anything that’s easy to overlook) I’d be very grateful.

    • Catfish@aussie.zone
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      5 months ago

      I can ask Boyo, but it will be out of date. Do not use the gig apps if a physicss as l trade, they take too high a percentage.

      • just_kitten@aussie.zone
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        5 months ago

        Absolutely no apps involved, it’s just between me and another company I know at this point for some very specific skills. Pretty much like doing a favour and getting paid for it, except I have to issue an invoice and make it all official and shit.

    • tombruzzo@aussie.zone
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      5 months ago

      You shouldn’t need gst for a small amount unless this place needs you to be GST registered. Use some free accounting software like Wave if it still exists and operate as a sole trader.

      Talk to your accountant if you have one. They’ll give you this advice for free as they make their money from doing your books if you make it big

      • just_kitten@aussie.zone
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        5 months ago

        I think that place should be fine without GST but I’ll definitely ask when I chat to my contact tomorrow. Need to ask if professional indemnity insurance is required because I ain’t doing it if so - I really don’t intend to do this for the broader industry, not worth paying monthly insurance…

        And I’ve never used an accountant bar the one time years ago when I was on WHV tax rates for half the FY and needed help lodging. I don’t think I’ll earn enough from this one off event to warrant getting an accountant but… if they ask me an additional time, I might get an accountant to help. I do have a family friend who is a CA so I might ask their advice. Lots to think about to do it the right way! Wish I could do it for cashies lol.

    • tone212_@aussie.zone
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      5 months ago

      Check your employment agreement - it might say you need need your employer’s permission to have a side gig.

      You have to issue invoices with your ABN on them. I use Xero for my invoicing, but my side gig is my whole gig so it’s worth paying for proper accounting software. There’s probably a cheaper (or free) option out there for creating invoices.

      If you’re not registered for GST as well, then I think you don’t need to charge any GST for your services (do a check on this). GST reg is needed if you’ll earn over $75k in a year.

      You declare the income for your side gigs in your tax return and pay tax to ATO at that point.

      • just_kitten@aussie.zone
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        5 months ago

        Thanks heaps for the advice. Yes I’ve already run this one past my employers and they’re good (actually shockingly good considering the details).

        Really don’t intend to do this more than as isolated one offs so I think I’ll find something free. Won’t earn 75k+ a year from it either but I’ll have a look into what services attract GST etc.

        So the tax only gets paid at tax time, not progressively… That’s good, I might keep this extra income as a buffer and when it comes to June 2026 I’ll probably throw it into super to reduce marginal tax on it. If it works like that.

        Thanks once again, personal experience is really helpful!

        • just_kitten@aussie.zone
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          5 months ago

          That’s great. The client is definitely going to want an invoice that complies with all their business… accounting… thingos so I was worried I’d have to charge GST, but it looks like I don’t and just stating that will make it work nicely. Thanks!