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It's stupid really. Khawasa is 39 years old he ain't going to be around much longer. We won the Ashes so the Melbourne and Sydney tests would have been the perfect time to blood the next generation.
Team will be like norf in a few years absolutely nothing coming thru. Need 5 new batsmen and don’t even have 1
 

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Vale Perry Bamonte.
Robert Smith did not have The Cure:
It's Friday I'm on Drugs
Saturday's too late
Rehab is too far away
It's Friday I'm on Drugs
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📰 Home Invasions Reframed as ‘Unexpected Residential Visits’

Police and community leaders are urging calm after a new terminology update quietly reclassified home invasions as “unexpected residential visits.”

The change, introduced as part of a broader language refresh aimed at “reducing negative connotations,” encourages the public to view late-night break-ins not as crimes, but as unscheduled interactions between housing participants.

Under the updated guidance, residents are asked to avoid phrases such as “someone broke into my house” and instead use “I hosted an unexpected visit involving property redistribution.”

A spokesperson for the Community Language Alignment Unit said words matter.
“When we say home invasion, it implies intent,” the spokesperson explained.

“When we say unexpected residential visit, it opens the door to understanding, dialogue, and possibly sharing the spare change jar.”

Police confirmed they are trialling the language in incident reports, with officers now asking victims questions such as:

“Were the visitors emotionally regulated?”

“Did the visit feel rushed, or more exploratory in nature?”

Locals, however, remain unconvinced.

Greymouth tradie Hugh Jardon, who recently experienced what police logged as a “high-energy residential interaction,” said the new terminology didn’t quite capture the vibe.

“Look, I was in bed, mate,” Jardon said.
“Three blokes came through the lounge window at 2am, one of them stood on my dog, and they left with my tools and the missus’ air fryer.”
“If that’s a visit, I’d hate to see what they call a bloody dinner party.”

Jardon added that he attempted to “listen without judgement” as recommended but found it difficult while being told to lie still and not make eye contact.

“I tried engaging. Asked what brought them round. Got told to shut up. Very one-sided kōrero, to be honest.”
Police say the terminology update does not change enforcement, though officers have been advised to use “gentler phrasing” when responding to calls.

For example:

Burglary → Unconsented interior tour

Assault → Hands-on conflict resolution

Weapon → Strongly persuasive object

Despite concerns, officials insist the shift will help communities heal.

“Language shapes reality,” the spokesperson said.
“And if we change the words enough, eventually people will stop noticing their houses are being broken into.”

At time of publication, Hugh Jardon confirmed he has installed new security cameras, reinforced the windows, and placed a sign on his front door reading:

“Unexpected Residential Visits By Appointment Only.”
 

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Had no idea tiramisu was so unpopular thought everyone loved it. It’s grouse but has to be done right ofc, maybe they’ve had some off ones
ill take the 90s peppermint crisp chocolate ripple cream cake over tiramisu though
 

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