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Wind and solar energy
16th Oct 2024
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Recently I heard two words I thought I’d never hear used together ‘wind drought.’ It was used in a media story I think, about a wind farm that was experiencing a wind drought and consequently not...
Read moreIs reclining your aeroplane seat rude?
1st Oct 2024
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With plane seats seemly getting smaller and smaller, i'm curious to see if people think reclining your seat on a flight is still acceptable nowadays? Does it depend on the type of flight?
Read morePet insurance... yes or no?!
27th Jun 2024
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Vet bills are ridiculous these days. What are everyones thoughts on pet insurance? Is it worth it or does it end up the same money spent in the end?
Read moreCost of living
7th May 2024
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With inflation soaring, how is everyone adjusting their household budgets? We've had to cut luxuries and stick to essentials. What costs have increased the most for you and what affordable swaps or...
Read moreAre you concerned about AI?
1st Sep 2023
143 Comments
With the rising growth of AI generative and language models, we're seeing these tools become more accessible than ever - with people being able to generate entire essays in virtually two clicks, or...
Read moreWhat do you collect?
1st Jun 2023
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I love collecting films, comic books, die-cast vehicles, and figures. What are you passionate about collecting?
Read moreClutter/Decluttering - where do you start?
7th Feb 2023
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I've been in my 2-bedroom flat for almost 20 years. I always swore that my 'spare' room was exactly that but over the years I got used to putting stuff that didn't fit anywhere else or I couldn't...
Read moreNews views
26th Oct 2022
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News channels and feeds need a reality check!! The word 'News' used to suggest something positive to be told! Not any more! In the current world - crawling out of the global pandemic, droughts,...
Read moreWhat would you take?
25th Oct 2022
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You live in a flooded area and are anxiously waiting for the river to peak, You will have to evacuate when this occurs but do have some time, What will you save ? What will you load into your car...
Read moreHoliday Destinations
24th Oct 2022
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Now life is getting back to normal, and we can spread our wings and travel again. Where is the best destinations you have been to, or plan on going in the next year? I have always wanted to go to...
Read moreFast Fashion
14th Sep 2022
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How does everyone feel about the rise of fast fashion? With rising cost of living, how does one buy anything other than fast fashion?
Read moreHalloween
28th Aug 2022
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Halloween is soon approaching and it'll be spooky season! Do you celebrate Halloween even though it's traditionally big in the US? Why do you think it's not that big here in Australia when we...
Read moreFavourite movies
20th Aug 2022
61 Comments
What's your top 3 favourite movies to binge in winter? If you're not a movie fan, let us know your top favourite books.
Read moreBest hand held vacuum sticks
18th Jul 2022
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I’m usually a dyson fan , however , I’m wondering if it is worth the money. Does anyone have any alternatives to the dyson brand that they can recommend?
Read moreAustralia’s Best Cafes
5th Jun 2022
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Hi folks, Share with the community a list of top 3 cafes and the name of city these cafes are located. ☕️ 🍰
Read moreARE VOLUNTEER ORGANISATION LACKING NEW MEMBERS?
3rd Jun 2022
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Are we getting too reliant on Government Services and are no longer helping ourselves and others? Are we as a society waiting for others to do the heavy lifting and don't commit to long term...
Read moreAustralia new government
1st Jun 2022
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How they have been handling things so far ? Positive or negative and has it swung your vote
Read moreHow are you guys making new friends?
20th May 2022
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I feel like it’s a common thing for high school best friends to drift apart and since COVID, everyone’s a little anxious to socialise. I’m wondering how you guys are making new...
Read moreLiving clean and toxic free
16th May 2022
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I’m a person that has made the changes and is committed to living a ‘cleaner & less toxic’ life. So I have irradiated all toxic and poisonous/chemical cleaners, scents, daily...
Read moreChild Poverty
13th May 2022
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Children account for nearly half of the world’s extreme poor And yet over 900 million people – or 1 in 7 people – are still living in extreme poverty. 1 in 4 children are living...
Read moreExorbitant living xxpenses
9th May 2022
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Hi Folks, How are you going about with increasing living expenses? What measures according to you can government take to support the low and middle income earners in the upcoming days?
Read moreWhat does Anzac Day mean to you and your family?
25th Apr 2022
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What is the meaning of Anzac Day to you from your perspective? What do you and your family do on Anzac day?
Read moreFederal Govt Assistance for Flood Victims
6th Apr 2022
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PM & other Ministers claim Billions of AUD is allocated to Flood Victims yet some of those affected claim they are yet to receive any. Are the funds allocated just promises to get votes?
Read moreSourdough
6th Apr 2022
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Does anyone have any tips for making sourdough?! I've started but don't know how to improve my bread.
Read moreIdeas for Weekend Activities
6th Apr 2022
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Now that lockdown is over... What is everyone doing for fun?! Activities for solo and with friends?
Read moreFederal Election
20th Mar 2022
8 Comments
Which party do you think will win the Australian Federal election and why?
Read moreNatural garden
18th Mar 2022
4 Comments
I love gardenning. It's my best hobby. During COVID-19 pandemic, we were completely under Lock down, so I stayed at home longer time. As a result, it inspired me to do more gardenning. It's the...
Read moreCovid. Damed if they do damed it they don't
15th Mar 2022
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Has the government over reacted. Or is it a case of .. it's not that bad as they said ,haven't been that many deaths. Or is it a case of because of the way they reacted that stopped alot of people...
Read moreBinge watching
7th Mar 2022
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Which is your current show to binge watch? Why is that show your favorite?
Read moreStretching or Weight training?
23rd Nov 2021
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For overall fitness do you prefer stretching such as yoga or weight training?
Read moreFinancial Institutions
22nd Nov 2021
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financial institutions; ie: banks , credit unions and insurance companies all have an obligation to serve their customers, but it seems a lot of their profits go to share-holders and "upper...
Read moreTravel - worth the risk?
22nd Nov 2021
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Borders are reopening interstate and travel bubbles are opening internationally but at this point in time is booking something interstate or overseas worth the risk?
Read moreFrequent Flyer Points
21st Nov 2021
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Hi folks, Are you into collecting frequent flyer points? Which frequent flyer points attract you the most and offer better value on redemptions? Please share your thoughts with Cafestudy community...
Read moreDo you have a camera?
14th Nov 2021
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what is the brand of your camera and what technological resources does it have?
Read moreBest Books
12th Nov 2021
2 Comments
Hi Folks, Share your top 3 favourite books with the community? This will help others find their next book to read in the summers.
Read moreDeteriorating Climate Concerns
12th Nov 2021
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Hi Folks, Just wanted to ask the community to answer some of these questions, so others can read this post and become more aware of this challenge our planet faces. Are you worried about global...
Read moreCoal Fired Power Stations
11th Nov 2021
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The 2021 Climate Change Summit in Glasgow has seen more than 40 countries agree to phase out coal-fired power to keep 1.5C alive. Canada, Poland, South Korea, Ukraine, Indonesia and Vietnam will...
Read moreWhat is your favorite fruit?
3rd Nov 2021
8 Comments
How many fruits do you eat per week and which one is the tastiest for you?
Read moreAustralia border
2nd Nov 2021
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How do you feel with the opening of Australia border? Would you be traveling soon?
Read moreHow have your eating habits changed since COVID-19 and the associated lockdowns?
27th Oct 2021
13 Comments
Have you changed the way you buy/prepare/cook/eat food? Do you think your diet has improved or deteriorated?
Read moreWater technologies - what next
26th Oct 2021
1 Comments
Dear All, let's discuss on what kind of water technologies will capture the water market in coming years. Looking forward for your inputs
Read moreHome Schooling
26th Oct 2021
1 Comments
Home Schooling / Remote Learning this year was a challenge for most parents. But it also gave me a great insight into how my 9 year old daughter was coping with school work in general before she...
Read moreFavourite book genre, authors and recommended books
7th Oct 2021
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As an avid reader, I like to explore my literature options. I've always been a thriller person and have a good selection of thriller books and authors that's awaiting to be read. But I am looking...
Read moreRecycling
12th Sep 2021
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I recently moved into a gated community of over 100 townhouses that uses industrial waste bins instead of each residence having their own bins. It is very handy as I do not have to remember to out...
Read moreDo you have private health insurance? Why or why not?
9th Aug 2021
90 Comments
Do you have private health insurance? Why or why not?
Read moreAre you more of a homebody due to Covid?
21st Jul 2021
47 Comments
Are you more of a homebody due to Covid? or are you itching to get out of the house? Maybe a bit of both?
Read moreBest TV show in Australia
17th Jul 2021
5 Comments
Hi Folks, Which is your favourite free to air TV show? My personal favourite is Goggle Box followed by The Chase Australia.
Read moreThe Olympics
9th Jul 2021
2 Comments
Should the Olympics go ahead, knowing that in Japan is in a state of emergency with the Covid.
Read morePhones
7th Jul 2021
6 Comments
Hi Folks, Which is your favourite cell phone brand ? Also, do you prefer buying your phones outright or opt a plan from a major telecom operator.
Read moreNappies
30th Jun 2021
2 Comments
Given the current pandemic have you moved to modern cloth nappies?
Read moreBeauty
25th Jun 2021
7 Comments
What is beauty? If I consider something to be beautiful, it may not guarantee that you will find it to be the same, but is there a deeper beauty that everyone can agree upon, or a form that is...
Read morePlantation Shutters
24th Jun 2021
2 Comments
Could someone please give me an unbiased opinion on Plantation shutters. I am moving into an independent living retirement villa and thinking of putting plantation shutters on the windows and...
Read moreBest locations for selling art
24th Jun 2021
17 Comments
If you had Painted over 20 paintings acrylic on canvas and wanted to display them to sell (not the markets) where do you think would be the most successful?🥳😍😇
Read moreHealthy snack ideas for fussy kids
17th Jun 2021
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I would love other opinions on healthy snacks (essentially for lunchboxes) My son is 6 and hates standard fruit/veg in his lunchbox. He likes carrots, pickles, cucumbers….but every day it...
Read moreWhich is the best food in the world?
15th Jun 2021
5 Comments
Tell me name of the dish with image..
Read moreCovid QR Check In
3rd Jun 2021
5 Comments
The QR check in will be compulsory soon and people and the stores can be fined if they do not use it, However older people can find this difficult as many just use a mobile phone to make and...
Read moreServicing for New Cars
30th May 2021
70 Comments
Do you think that servicing your vehicle at your Dealer is a good choice or do you go elsewhere as it’s cheaper? Does it void the warranty? I like the fact that the technicians know...
Read moreHigh price of groceries - how do you keep the cost down?
16th May 2021
42 Comments
Prices of groceries here in north Queensland are so high, does anyone have any tips on how do you keep the cost down?
Read moreMode of Transportation
12th May 2021
10 Comments
Let the community know your usual mode of transport for going to work, uni or to attend a sporting venue. Also do you give a thought about the impact this choice has on contributing to the...
Read moreThe Rise of Cryptocurrency - have you invested?
12th May 2021
8 Comments
Hi, Just curious if anyone has bought any of the cryptocurrency Dogecoin? Or any other for that matter. I bought some Dogecoin & just plan to leave it & see. If I loose my money do be it....
Read moreGo to Fast-Food Restaurant
10th May 2021
3 Comments
Hi Peeps, Let us all know your favourite fast food restaurants for takeaways/dining and your reasons for picking the same?
Read moreWhat art galleries or exhibitions are your favourite?
30th Apr 2021
4 Comments
Do you go and see art exhibitions? What about a favourite gallery? With so much of Australia opening back up, maybe this year could be the time to check out local art galleries and see what they...
Read moreCaféstudy Feedback!
28th Apr 2021
72 Comments
It's time for Cafestudy to take a good long hard look at itself, after all, we are in the business of market research. So let us know what were your main reasons for joining Cafestudy? Was it...
Read moreWhich is your favourite airline and why?
26th Apr 2021
16 Comments
Most of us love to travel and have been patiently waiting for some normalcy so that we can travel overseas. Let us know which are your favourite airlines and why?
Read morePimple Patches
25th Apr 2021
7 Comments
WOW! Has anyone tried those silicon sticky patches that you can wear on your face while you sleep? Seriously, I have been using these religiously every night now for around 6 weeks . My chest...
Read moreEarth Day 2021: What are your best sustainability tips?
22nd Apr 2021
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Earth Day 2021: What are your best sustainability tips?
Read moreWhat's your favourite social media app?
20th Apr 2021
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What is your favorite social media site to use and why? Be it instagram, facebook, tiktok etc
Read moreActs of Kindness
16th Apr 2021
3 Comments
What’s one nicest thing you could do for someone in your life today ?
Read moreWhat's your go-to winter warmer drink?
11th Apr 2021
11 Comments
As the winters set in and the temperatures begin to drop, we surely need a cup of coffee. Let us know which is your favourite go-to coffee and where you get it from?
Read moreSocial Media Privacy
5th Apr 2021
1 Comments
How apprehensive are you with regards to sharing information on social media websites? With growing concerns over data theft lately have you restricted the content you post on social media or you...
Read moreWhich features are a must when you consider buying your new car ?
30th Mar 2021
28 Comments
Which features are a must when you consider buying your new car? What are the top 3 features you look for when buying?
Read moreJopKeeper & JobSeeker Ending
25th Mar 2021
3 Comments
Government should extend the job seeker and keeper payment because Covid 19 is still lingering in the air, we are not 100% recovered further stopping this payment will definitely make the...
Read moreRoll out of the Covid-19 vaccine
18th Mar 2021
24 Comments
As the Covid-19 vaccine begins to be rolled out, I wonder, why is Australia so slow in rolling out the vaccine compared to other countries?
Read moreWhy don’t McDonald’s use biodegradable coffee cups?
15th Mar 2021
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I don’t understand why multinational companies like McDonaks don’t use entirely biodegradable coffee cups and lids.. Surely it can’t be that difficult?
Read moreCareers throughout your lifetime
6th Mar 2021
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How many people have always known which career they wanted as a child? And how many times have you changed your mind? or how many times have you changed your career path? If you're still unsure...
Read morePerspective of Mental Health
27th Feb 2021
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A lot of misconceptions are expressed through media but some light has been shed on particular factors. The public concern and awareness towards mental health has significantly increased... Do you...
Read moreTokyo Olympics Games: Should it go ahead? If so, could it be held across several countries?
16th Feb 2021
49 Comments
Thomas Bach, president of the IOC, insisted that the Games would go ahead in Tokyo as re-planned and promised that “we are not speculating about whether the Games are taking place, we are...
Read moreWhat's your favourite current reality TV show and why?
15th Feb 2021
34 Comments
As we begin to see reality TV start up again this year, which has been your favourite so far? which one are you most looking forward to? is it on Australian networks or streaming services?
Read moreWho is Gardening more since Covid?
5th Feb 2021
4 Comments
Have you always gardened? If not what got you started. Has Covid changed your attitude about growing your own food? What are you growing and why?
Read moreShould Apple Care be Free?
4th Feb 2021
4 Comments
Apple users already pay a premium price for Apple products, then also end up forking out extra for 'Apple Care'. Do you think Apple should make this service free for products still in warranty?...
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