Do you use iinet for your internet and phone?

I do, and upon receiving my bill noticed there was 20c charge for a call I made to a 13 number.

I asked them to check which number I had called ( since I try not to use it for calls I wont get free) and it turns out when I called them with a query they charged me for it. So if you're an iinet cutomer you get charged to call them because Telstra won't let them give it free or something. If you ask nicely they will remove the charge, but you'll have to do that each time you call them.

I know it's only 20c but keep an eye on your bill if you've had to call them a few times.

Hey,

Anyone have good recommendations for nail places in the city that does UV gel with glittery powder and doesn't use the scary ass drills to file down your nails?

Thank you

What's the best place in or around Melbourne to view this tonight?

And what direction should we be looking in?

I've trawled at least a million, billion websites but can't find anything definitive, they all just say to look towards the constellation of Leo which is ace but what if you couldn't tell the constellation of Leo from that Mac Tonight character from the 80s?

givesushope
It's that glorious time of year when we reunite with loved ones (we neglected all year), stuff our faces to excess, and pass out in front of the TV. Perhaps a recalibration of the thanksometer is in order. A spin-off of the popular GivesMeHope.com site, this community invites you to document moments of kindness, generosity, and pure human love.

veggieslackers
Despite its mainstream appeal, Thanksgiving is not for everyone. There are those struggling with food disorders, for whom this day causes endless conflict. There are the cash-challenged, who can't afford the gluttony we've grown to expect. There are the lonely, who don't have loved ones nearby. And let's not forget the vegetarians, who decry the animal cruelty. But there's one more group we often overlook: the terminally lazy! This community of lazy vegetarians offers easy recipes for an animal-friendly feast.

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Just in time for holiday shopping season, this fashionista community brings you the world of haute couture in the form of sumptuous photos, video clips, and candid commentary. There's also a sugary sprinkle of mainstream movie discussions and debates on such pressing social issues as manicure styles and celebrity colonics. If you need a break from the daily grind to indulge your girlie side, this is twinkly pink on steroids.

Hey all.

Has anyone here had any experience with places that rent out camping gear short-term? I need a 2-man tent, camp stove and a few odds and ends for a four-day stretch over Christmas. I'd just buy the stuff but I'm not entirely sure I'll even be in the country this time next year. I've also tried Freecycle and it's been a bust.

If anyone can recommend a place that's reasonably priced I'd be grateful.

Hiya guys

I'm living in a flat and want to get a cat. I asked my real estate agent awhile ago for permission and she told me that I not only need the landlord's permission, but also that of the owners corporation.

What exactly is an owners corporation? I'm assuming it's the same as a body corporate. If so, why do they have a say in whether pets are allowed? I figured that'd be up to the owner of each individual flat within the block. If they say no and I got a cat anyway, what could they do to me? I have a perfect rental record and don't want to ruin it, yet at the same time, I think I totally deserve to own a small fluffy animal.

Does anyone else here keep pets in rented properties without permission, or would you advise me against this?

Advice/opinions appreciated :)

Dear Melbiners,

Can anyone here suggest a good dentist, please? An LJ-less friend of mine can't get an appointment with their regular dentist before Christmas, and would like to find one who inflicts a minimum of pain and will allow them to pay the bill off in instalments. I've always found personal recommendations with this sort of thing are invaluable; any help would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance!

No more Rove

can't say i'm shattered

We have our stallholders, and we are set to go for another Northside Makers Christmas Market on the 28th November, 2009 at Northcote Uniting Church on High Street.

Why is this market special? Unlike a few of the others around, we run not-for-profit with the aim to encourage as many new artists to bring their work into the retail environment. So whilst you might find some old favourites, we also have some jewelers, sewers and crafters that you have *never* seen before. This is our last market for the year, so come along and support us!

How long does it take between getting caught by the tram police and the ticket actually coming in the post?

Does anyone have any experience with Obstetricians in Melbourne?
We have been going private, but dont want to spend the $4000 (which we might get a bit back from Medicare/our private health fund) for the next appointment (considering this woman arrives at work an hour late, and can have you waiting 2 hours for a simple appointment), and wont even be in Melbourne when the baby actually comes (we will be in country WA) so arent fussy about who I see.
What are waiting periods like?

Edit : The fees are actually $3700 for the 20 week appointment (of which medicare covers UP TO 80%) and $1200 for a 30 week appointment. And since the public system is pretty much free, I think thats definitely what Ill be doing :)

Heyy; I'm new to this community, so I thought I'd bring shiny presents of joy. Mmmhmm.

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Hi melbz,
I would like to get a small printing job done today, city or st kilda-ry area. The places in walking distance on st-k road are closed today, I guess some place open early tomorrow would work also but getting it done today would bring peace of mind. Good quality and native forest free paper would be neat also.

up for grabs:

1x general admission ticket to Kate Miller-Heidke with Megan Washington at The Forum, Sat 28 Nov at 8pm. Over 18s only. Asking $25 ono.

I have a Silver Reserve to tonight's Britney show available.

Bought! Thanks for the comments, guys, aha.

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I'm a full time uni student and had a part time job until i was made redundant at the end of August. I had that job for four years and now i don't know what to do! I'm heading up to Sydney for Christmas so i figured it would be best to start job hunting after that, in January.

I'm a bit out of the job hunting loop - is January a good or bad time to be looking for work? Can anyone suggest part time work that is good for a full time uni student? Or even a full time summer job? I'm experienced in business admin/data entry/office type jobs. I've been keeping my eye on call centre jobs. I feel like that's my only option at the moment.

Are job agencies a good option?

Sorry if this is asked a lot!