Thomas Walsh

A quiet superpower in your payslip: salary sacrificing into super lets you redirect pre-tax salary into your retirement fund at 15% tax, but only if you navigate the $30,000 cap and the $250,000 threshold. This guide explains the mechanics, limits, tax savings, and trade-offs so you can decide if it works for you. Concessional contributions … Read more

Every kid has tried to draw a dragon at some point—only to end up with a lumpy lizard that looks more confused than fire-breathing. The good news is that with the right sequence of shapes, anyone can learn how to draw a dragon that actually looks like one, in about 30 minutes. This guide walks … Read more

If you’ve been following the wasteland since 2024, you already know that Amazon’s Fallout didn’t just survive its first season — it thrived. The show pulled off something rare: satisfying hardcore vault-dwellers while hooking millions who’d never touched a controller. Now that Season 2 has dropped (early, no less) and Season 3 is already on … Read more

If you’ve ever met someone who seems to have a five-year plan for everything, you’ve probably met a Capricorn. Born between December 22 and January 19, this earth sign is known for its disciplined, ambitious nature — and this guide breaks down their personality traits, compatibility patterns, weaknesses, and more, all grounded in established astrological … Read more

The Australian dollar has slipped nearly half a percent against the US dollar in the past 24 hours, trading around 0.7149. For anyone converting currency—whether for travel, business, or a transfer back home—those movements can change what you actually receive. Current AUD/USD Rate: 0.7149 · 24-Hour Change: -0.45% · 30-Day Average (USD/AUD): 1.3813 · AUD/EUR … Read more

There’s a certain thrill in swimming in a pool that the ocean refills with every wave. Bondi Icebergs Pool has been that place for Sydneysiders and travellers since its winter-swimming club was founded in 1929, and this guide covers entry fees, hours, water temperature, and the storm damage that shut it down in April 2025. … Read more

There’s something about a beachside restaurant that feels like a small reward at the end of a long week, and Tonic by the Bay, opened in late 2021 on the Broadwater strip, has quickly become that spot for Busselton locals and visitors alike — a place where the coffee flows from 8am and the evening … Read more

Imagine you’ve found the perfect new home in Ireland, but the deposit you’ve saved covers only 10% of the price — and the bank’s mortgage offer still leaves a gap worth tens of thousands of euros. That’s exactly the hole the First Home Scheme (FHS) was designed to plug: a government-backed shared equity programme that … Read more

You’re hungry, it’s late, and you’re wondering if your local KFC is still open. Whether you’re in Dublin, Galway, or a smaller town, KFC opening hours vary widely across Ireland. KFC opening hours vary by location: Most KFC stores in Ireland open 11:00–21:00 Sunday–Thursday and 11:00–22:00 Friday–Saturday · KFC $10 Bucket of the Day: Available … Read more

There’s a reason the 200 Series Land Cruiser still commands a premium on the Irish used market, even a decade after its launch. This is the SUV that Toyota spent over a decade perfecting, and its reputation for off-road toughness and bulletproof engines makes it a serious contender for anyone needing a dependable workhorse or … Read more