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    Driving shift: Senior road safety debate heats up in this Aussie state

    Given the number of young folks driving into houses it might be worthwhile to have regular driving tests for over 85's and under 30's. My first test is this year and, whilst driving is no problem, I'm worried about the questions. When it comes to distances I'm super conservative but I don't...
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    Unlock a $500 bonus for your household expenses—find out if you're eligible!

    To those who complain about it only being NSW. Bear in mind this is an initiative of the NSW Government, not the Commonwealth Government. Your State is welcome to introduce their own initiative so hop on the bandwagon and encourage them to do so. If you're a pensioner without dependent children...
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    ‘Recidivist sex offender’ set for release this year

    I absolutely agree except in one aspect. The injection should not be HIS choice.
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    Back of the ute

    Back of the ute The photo by Suzanne reminded my of my trip from Sydney to Jervis Bay in 1954 with family in the back of my grandfather's ute. It rained (you can tell). I sat in the cabin because I had long legs.
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    Aussies on social media discover 'trick' to resolve Centrelink issues faster

    Go into a Centre if you can. They hate that but it's the quickest. They'll tell you it can be done online. Tell them that doesn't work because the computers can't think. There'll be about a 10 minute wait then the human presses a couple of keys and it's fixed
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    SDC Trivia Game #206 - 18/12/2023

    I got the question about Australia Day correct but disagree with the explanation as to why January 26 was chosen. Here is a better explanation:- "On 26th January 1949, the Australian nationality came into existence when the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948 was enacted. That was the day we...
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    Aussies on social media discover 'trick' to resolve Centrelink issues faster

    They could fix the problem by rectifying their online reporting. For a rent increase you do the notification online. You attach the document as required. Then they send you a form to be signed by the Village. They won't sign because they done have to. So you go to a Service Centre and, voila...
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    Word Explorers

    Name: Wazza (Warren) Country: Western Samoa Animal: Walrus Object: Wand
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