1. ...as though they had been trapped in a life for days with Philip Ruddock talking about border protection.

       Border is the outside coastline of the whole country. Used mostly in political-speak

2. I found it hard to imagine this cat-like spunk as a social worker.

    Spunky = Sexy. Virile.

3. ...get a soapie part which requires them to gain two stone.

       14 pounds

4. ...concocted a gin and tonic from my Esky...

          Brand name of a cooler-box

5. Then I put on my trackie and went down to start breakfast.

          Track-suit abrieviated.

6. ...a thing which looks like a coffee scroll...

    Bun made by rolling the dough into a flat spiral with spice. Frosting on top. Eaten with coffee.

7. ...tell Kylie to tone down the goss for Professor Dion.

       ??? (I'm just too old I guess)

8. ..a kurta, still in its packet...

       Ditto to number 7

9. We made his bed with new sheets and his own doona.

    Doona = brand name for a down-filled/synthetic-filled bed cover that replaces blankets.

10. "It's a fried egg and chili sauce sandwich. They're well sick."

      I think this sentence should be punctuated like this: ...They're -- well--- sick". It's a statment about someone's eating habits. There should be pauses inserted. Sick = weird.

11. How they did their GST I could not imagine.

       Goods and Services Tax

12. "Shall we pack the chateau collapseaux and a few glasses?"

          Yes, it's a joke.

13. "When did you tell Daniel about your two mates...?"
    "Yesterday arvo."

            arvo = afternoon.
Cheers, Joy