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30/05/2024

I HAVE two fully grown adults living at home because they are students, but they are so grotty I feel like I need to leave home so I can have a clean, organised space.

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DEAR Jasminda, I HAVE two fully grown adults living at home because they are students, but they are so grotty I feel like I need to leave home so I can have a clean, organised space. Help! Gerry L. Dear Gerry, Housing affordability has meant that many of us are living in shared accommodation situati...

22/05/2024

‘On The Couch’ With Jasminda: My husband bought me a bike for my birthday so we can share an activity together.

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DEAR Jasminda, My husband bought me a bike for my birthday so we can share an activity together. I’m a bit nervous as I rode bikes when I was young, but I haven’t ridden for years. Any tips? Mandy P. Dear Mandy, There’s a saying, ‘it’s like riding a bike’ meaning it’s a skill that...

10/04/2024

MAN AND WOMAN CHARGED - AGGRAVATED ROBBERY:

Police have charged a man and a woman following an armed robbery in Port Macquarie.

At about 10.30pm on Saturday 30 March 2024, emergency services were called to Horton Street, Port Macquarie, following reports of an aggravated robbery.

Police were told a man, allegedly armed with a knife, approached a 20-year-old man from behind and demanded cash.

A female associate of the armed man allegedly prevented other bystanders from intervening.

The couple fled with a sum of money. The man was shaken but not injured during the incident.

Following inquiries by officers from Mid North Coast Police District, at about 10.40am on Tuesday 9 April 2024, police located a 43-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman walking along Gordon Street, Port Macquarie.

They were arrested and taken to Port Macquarie Police Station where the man was charged with robbery whilst armed with an offensive weapon and custody of a knife in a public place.

The woman was charged with robbery in company, custody of a knife in a public place and possess prohibited drug.

They were both refused bail to appear before Port Macquarie Local Court today (Wednesday 10 April 2024).

The woman was granted conditional bail to appear at Port Macquarie Local Court on Thursday 23 May 2024. The male was refused bail and remanded into custody to appear at Port Macquarie Local Court on the same date.

09/04/2024

MY husband is completely obsessed with Taylor Swift, and plays her songs constantly in the car.

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DEAR Jasminda MY husband is completely obsessed with Taylor Swift, and plays her songs constantly in the car. Personally I do not like Taylor Swift, and ask him to turn it off. To this he replies, “I am expanding your musical horizons.” However, I don’t want to ‘expand my musical horizons’...

20/03/2024

My husband insists on having his window down in the car, regardless of the weather.

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DEAR Jasminda, My husband insists on having his window down in the car, regardless of the weather. He says he feels stifled with the windows up and the air-conditioner on. I prefer to regulate the temperature. How do we compromise? Belinda W. Dear Belinda, I wonder if it’s a short-haired thing. Pe...

14/03/2024

What are the expectations for Easter presents this year?

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DEAR Jasminda, What are the expectations for Easter presents this year? I just went to the shops for my grandchildren and there are Easter trees, Easter decorations, Easter wreaths, Easter clothes, and on it goes. Brian W. Dear Brian, Wreaths? Trees? Decorations? It’s beginning to look a lot like ...

20/02/2024

RECENTLY I was setting up for my spin class when a lady walked in and said I was on her spin bike.

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DEAR Jasminda, RECENTLY I was setting up for my spin class when a lady walked in and said I was on her spin bike. She told me she had to sit there as it was directly in front of the fan and she sweats a lot. What is the etiquette here? Carmel B. Dear Carmel,...

14/02/2024

Is it wrong that I’m relishing in the idea of some solitude following my husband’s wisdom tooth extraction?

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DEAR Jasminda, Is it wrong that I’m relishing in the idea of some solitude following my husband’s wisdom tooth extraction? Wilma G. Dear Wilma, I couldn’t help but yell out ‘Wilma’ in the voice of Fred from The Flintstones after reading your query. If your husband is anything like him, I c...

07/02/2024

HOW do I know if a social media friend request is legitimate?

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DEAR Jasminda, HOW do I know if a social media friend request is legitimate? Lately I have been getting quite a few requests and the people (particularly the men) look like people I’d love to get to know better, but I find it strange that they are seeking me out. I live alone with my...

17/01/2024

My friend phones me when he is on his commute home.

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DEAR Jasminda, My friend phones me when he is on his commute home. I feel as though he only wants to speak with me to make the time go more quickly. Meanwhile, I have to stop what I’m doing to listen. I can tell he’s driving because of all the background noise. Dennis W. Dear...

11/01/2024

I often start the New Year by goal setting, only to realise by February that I’ve failed.

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DEAR Jasminda, I often start the New Year by goal setting, only to realise by February that I’ve failed. How can I achieve some goals that I can actually keep? Fiona W. Dear Fiona, Happy New Year. As we ease into another year, tenderly patting expanded waistlines created by batches of rum balls an...