Kapri Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 As someone who is arriving in 2 weeks, this thread is great! Keep 'em coming :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runslikeafish Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Heaps = lots Turning left has the right of way over turning right Pedestrians have the right of way at an intersection when you're turning left or right and there are traffic lights intersection = crossroads Rego = Road tax (near enough) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 This thread is fantastic, likewise we arrive in a couple of weeks and this thread has been priceless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Ooo - don't forget in central Melbourne if you want to turn right you have to be in the left hand lane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runslikeafish Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Ooo - don't forget in central Melbourne if you want to turn right you have to be in the left hand lane! No wonder we kept nearly getting knocked over in Melbourne! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckleface Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Ooo - don't forget in central Melbourne if you want to turn right you have to be in the left hand lane! Good one Quoll. Instructions on how to make a 'hook turn' in Melb are half way down the page this link will take you to. http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/Licences/NewToVictoria/InformationForTourists.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 It's actually in Sydney I think, have not heard in 49 years in Melbourne- it is an old fashioned NSW name for a suitcase. it is a shortening of Portmanteau - so now you know.... When I started school in NSW I had a "port" for school. When I moved to Tasmania the same thing was called a "case". But that was in the olden days - before school backpacks. :cute: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 A "Sandgroper" is a West Australian. A "Croweater" is a South Australian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I had to ask someone on here what a "spunker" meant lol! I wasnt sure if it was the same as it means in scotland or the america meaning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Stacey - you have got a dirty mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Stacey - you have got a dirty mind! Im not lol! I just didnt want a misunderstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosiew Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 we don't really eat cress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsLZB Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 If you take a gamble and walk out into the road to cross without being at a crossing and with a green man, it's technically jay walking and if you get caught you can get a fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyman Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 As someone who is arriving in 2 weeks, this thread is great! Keep 'em coming :biggrin: In two weeks time they say the weather is going to turn and will rain non stop for Eight weeks all over Australia !:sad:oh well ,like the Brits always say "we needed that rain" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 If you ask for a raincheck its nothing to do with the weather and I'm still not 100% myself but afaik if say Target have a sale and they have a duvet at 50% off but by the time you get there they have sold out you can ask for a raincheck which means as soon as they have them back in stock they will honour the 50% discount. If this is wrong please correct me, I've never used it so not 101% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 We don't get many unlimited Internet access plans and Internet is soooo slow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 How do you deal with the drop bears..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ptp113 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Doona not duvet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northshorepom Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 If you take a gamble and walk out into the road to cross without being at a crossing and with a green man, it's technically jay walking and if you get caught you can get a fine! Not here....so perhaps the thing "people need to know about Australia" is that many (most) laws are set by the state, not by the commonwealth. Driving rules especially so, and states also differ in terms of their enforcement policies. So be careful when it comes to laws of assuming that what gives in, say, NT, applies similarly in TAS. It may well not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsLZB Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Not here....so perhaps the thing "people need to know about Australia" is that many (most) laws are set by the state, not by the commonwealth. Driving rules especially so, and states also differ in terms of their enforcement policies. So be careful when it comes to laws of assuming that what gives in, say, NT, applies similarly in TAS. It may well not Fair point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del70 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Pedestrian crossings sound like you're counting down to a race, and you feel as if you have to walk really fast when the green man shows, as the bleeps are so manic!......... Great fun! Found a clip of one on YouTube, so will try to put a link below...... :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arbrodin Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Great thread, when we were on holiday visiting family, they had to tell me to stop packing the shopping into bags at the supermarket, the checkout lady was not amused with me. Having to stop to give way to pedestrians when you get a green filter light to turn left meant I nearly mowed down a few people, then when walking it feels like you should not be crossing. Everyone seemed to get very excited about Bunnings stores, Dan Murphys was great tho. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortlepuss Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 If you ask for a raincheck its nothing to do with the weather and I'm still not 100% myself but afaik if say Target have a sale and they have a duvet at 50% off but by the time you get there they have sold out you can ask for a raincheck which means as soon as they have them back in stock they will honour the 50% discount. If this is wrong please correct me, I've never used it so not 101% i always wondered what this meant!! V educational thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1977 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Your notice that Australians say 'but ' at the end of a lot of sentences .. Not sure what it really means but be prepared . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchbaby99 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 (edited) There has been a law in Wales enforced by the government to charge 5p ber bag within the last year or so. It's a pain in the bum lol, especially when shopping in tesco lol. Never paid for a Carrier bag in tesco or other supermarket but have noticed shops like wh smith and TK maxx charge Edited June 14, 2013 by munchbaby99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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