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Books, Theatre, Poetry, Visual Arts... What interests you?

Paint Pouring

24th Apr 2022

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I have just discovered Acrylic Paint Pouring & I am absolutely in love with this artform. Has anyone else tried a Dutch Pour or a Dirty Pour? Please share your experiences! 🎨🌈

Money

17th Mar 2022

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Does anyone know how to make money?

Budgeting during University

12th Feb 2022

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Uni is a time when finances are tight for a lot of students. Between study, work and socialising there are a lot of expenses and little time to earn money for them. How many Uni students actively...

How important is a university degree?

19th Nov 2021

32 Comments

I am new to uni and can't decide between a business or commerce major? is there a huge difference to employers? because I am not more passionate about either. should I just do what's less work?

Favourite book genre, authors and recommended books

7th Oct 2021

5 Comments

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...

Best locations for selling art

24th Jun 2021

16 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?🥳😍😇

What art galleries or exhibitions are your favourite?

30th Apr 2021

3 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...

Caféstudy Feedback!

28th Apr 2021

71 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...

What makes a 'Good brand'?

17th Mar 2021

66 Comments

In recent years, the role of companies in society has slowly been evolving. Beyond delivering valuable products and/or services for consumers, brands are now trying to be "Good". We’d love to know...

Perspective 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...

Can't-put-down best reads of 2020

25th Jan 2021

12 Comments

What were your can't-put-down best reads in 2020? Did you have more time to read some books during lockdown? What's on your must-read list for 2021?

Are there too many charities?

11th Dec 2019

14 Comments

There are 56,000 charities OMG in Australia there are approximately 56,000 registered charities. They make up a diverse sector working across Australia and internationally in a broad range of...

Body piercings

29th Aug 2013

68 Comments

Do you like or dislike them ? Are they allowed in your workplace ? The staff I worked with that were "in the public eye" in the office, especially the reception area were not to wear visible...

finding a book that interest me

19th Aug 2013

21 Comments

I have not read many books over the years but was given a fortunate life to read and enjoyed it so much that its made me want more but every time i get a book i hate it does anyone know books like...

Modern art vs. Historic art

8th Aug 2013

17 Comments

Modern art does not compare to olden day art e.g. the works of leo da vinci compared to that blue squiggle painting that is worth 30+ million dollars, is much better and more enjoyable.

Poetry

3rd Aug 2013

10 Comments

There are things in life we can't simply tell that we'd rather put into poetry. How about sharing a line or two of a poetry you have been writing in your mind? Definitely love to read them.

Vampire books

28th Jul 2013

19 Comments

How many others are into good ol' vampire/goth books? Read the 'Twilight series, I loved them but I'm running out of good vampire books to read; I've currently read around two hundred of them. I...

How do you celebrate Christmas?

27th Dec 2012

55 Comments

I want to know what you think of Christmas nowadays. People with little or no knowledge of the original definition of Christmas, its original purpose and how it's actually celebrated. The focus...

How many artists / ceramists played mud-pies ?

8th Sep 2012

4 Comments

I was wondering how many children who played mud-pies, ended up using clay in a creative manner?..............Are parents stifling their children`s creativity by keeping them too clean?

Discontinued Olympic Events/New Events

30th Jul 2012

4 Comments

I've been looking on the internet at a site that lists discontinued Olympic Events. It's fascinating to discover that tug-of-war, underwater swimming and the swimming obstacle race was once a part...

Movie of the year

27th Jul 2012

4 Comments

who will win film of the year

Work / Life Balance

30th Jun 2012

12 Comments

work! why do we put endless hours of slavery into our lives as we dont leave for ever

What are your hobbies?

19th May 2012

17 Comments

i have alot of hobbies that i still do today how many people remember the old swapcards from school,i also do jigsaw puzzles,collet stamp,and many more things.

When you go to a restaurant, what songs do you want to hear?

3rd Apr 2012

28 Comments

Hi everyone, i recently started singing in nice restaurants and lounge bars that have live music. At my last "gig" the patrons at the restaurant all really enjoyed the night and many people...

Coin Collecting

2nd Apr 2012

17 Comments

I have just started coln collecting on a fairly serious level but have been collecting odd coins for several years. You know the kind that end up in your change and you recognize that they are not...

Who are our true hero's?

14th Feb 2012

12 Comments

What does the word HERO mean to you? To me it is a neighbour that goes next door everyday to check on an elderly person not knowing what they may find. Someone going to work in terrible...

What is true friendship?

5th Dec 2011

26 Comments

Who or what is your favourite friend and what makes them your best friend...is it your partner..a girlfriend..male friend..work colleague..can your friends really be the family you get to choose..

The Art of Conversation

22nd Nov 2011

8 Comments

Has texting made us lazy? Where we used to pick up the phone now we text..!!!Is the art of conversation lost?

Oh the things kids say!

5th Nov 2011

11 Comments

I am a retired Teacher (early childhood/ Special Education) and over the years and have heard many wonderful things said by small children. I often think about some of them but I guess the one that...

What's your favourite poem?

19th Oct 2011

20 Comments

My is a soul touched by the spirit is like a tree touch by the sun, it sends forth its buds and leaves, its blossoms and its fruits, generous in its graditude.

What are you passionate about?

19th Oct 2011

37 Comments

I’m often inspired by people, their talents, passion and wisdom on topics that are true to my heart. It is thought that one of the many keys to happiness is writing and keeping a journal. It could...

Do you buy ebooks or only download free titles?

27th Aug 2011

33 Comments

I am interested to know if purchasing ebooks is something that appeals to people and would like to know if you have to buy a book do you want it only in hardcopy?

Would you rather buy a CD or download an album?

17th Aug 2011

97 Comments

Would you rather buy a CD or download an album? Is it upsetting to you that a download is not as tangible as a CD? How would you feel if CDs became completely obsolete??

Will natural disasters change the way we travel?

25th Jun 2011

7 Comments

Over the last few weeks there has been a lot of media coverage about how people have been badly affected by the cloud from the Chilean volcano when they were travelling by air. Also, when a...

Travelling Books

19th Apr 2011

18 Comments

Once upon a time I could not bear to get rid of a book when it was read and there was no room left on my bookshelves, on the floor around the bookshelves and in generally anywhere there was a spare...

Do you visit art galleries?

18th Apr 2011

38 Comments

Do you visit Art Galleries and what sort of art appeals to you most?

Local Libraries

21st Feb 2011

24 Comments

I am a member of a commttee who support and fundraise for our local library. I have a passion for books and reading and worry that with all the modern technology (e-books) that real books will one...

TV Advertising

15th Feb 2011

23 Comments

How we are bombarded with insurance ads on television

Fathers and their children

13th Jan 2011

27 Comments

how many of the readers have lost contact with there children and are males that believe if they knew what they knew know they would have acted differently in the situation

Body Art

11th Jan 2011

34 Comments

Any body who loves body art, meanings behind personal tattoos, fav artists, fav mags e.t.c, all welcome and keep smilin ...

Hand knitting

23rd Nov 2010

118 Comments

Is there anyone out there that knits by hand?

Crafts

30th Apr 2010

138 Comments

Hi what type of crafts does anyone do

Bookaholics

27th Apr 2010

154 Comments

I am such an avid book reader that sometime i would walk to the library reading a book. If a person was drinking going to the pub they could be an alchohlic. Am I a bookaohlic? Does anyone else do...

Mineral based make-up

9th Mar 2010

36 Comments

I am interested in using a mineral based powder foundation. Does anyone know which is the best type to try?