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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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    SDC Trivia Game #51 - 15/07/2023

    Tricked me on one trivia question. I didn't know the Northern Territory was a State. Is that a recent change by the new government?
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    If you could switch lives with any fictional character, who would it be and why?

    Charlie Harper (Two and a half men). Why? You only need ask if you haven't seen the show. I'm a red-blooded bloke.
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    Learning grammar is just as important as it always was but the way we teach it has changed

    What irks me is "should of" instead of "should have". A result of not being able to tell kids they're wrong. "I should of been to the doctor". Once you go to the doctor is it "I of been to the doctor" or "I have been to the doctor". An example of Progressives progressing backwards.
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    Estranged Children and Contesting Wills: Have Your Say

    In my will I have specifically mentioned that my son should get nothing. I also set out the reasons why. So, hopefully I'll get an intelligent judge if there's a dispute. Mind you he would then have to pay the $50,000 he still owes me.
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    Public outrage as ABC staff plan a strike after being offered a $1,500 bonus and 10.5% pay rise

    Seriously, I wouldn't even notice (unless it's during Hard Quiz). Hopefully when the Libs grow some backbone and get back in they'll defund it and make the ALP/Greens coalition pay for their own political campaigning, and not the taxpayer.
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