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    Experts expose truth behind Woolworths Rewards program

    I am currently doing a 4 week shop in Coles $60 over 4 weeks. this is very doable with only 2 of us. I will get $50 off at the end of it. I do the basics which builds up quickly. Woolies never offer me a deal as good, it usually spend $120. I make it work for us, bulk buying on cleaning...
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    ‘Causing real pain’: Map shows how Australians are coping with soaring living costs

    I think in this day & age the cost of living is so high people struggle to get the deposit together. If you can get a government or 1st home offer take it. Here in the west Homes west offer people to purchase their rentals at a low cost.
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    ‘Causing real pain’: Map shows how Australians are coping with soaring living costs

    In my suburb we have a local group that collect from the supermarket twice a week at the end of the day & offer free food to the community. I often get bread occasionally fruit & vegies.
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    Lots at steak: Aussie farmer's Japan trip sparks pricing rumble with supermarket giants!

    They only get a third of our salary. Their health & welfare system doesn't compare. It is expensive to live in Australia. UK & NZ costs are similar to here now but the wages don't even compare to here. Cheap to live in Asia, If you have money, but even the cops are crooked. I still think we live...
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    HP Sauce

    Try the english shops they sell everything there.
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    Hospitals tally record-high visits straining the Australian healthcare system

    thats why we need to have private funding, you wait other wise. 9 days is better than being on a waiting list.
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    Chinese Cooking Class book

    I still have mine, spring rolls, sweet and sour beef and black bean. Been using this for close to 40 years, great book easy to follow.
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    Sarah Ferguson weighs in on Royal Family feud: ‘I think this is the key’

    Forgiveness is important, on both sides. Once you make up it is done said never to hold grudges. Acceptance is part of that.
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    Telstra announces price hike on paper statements after Australia Post changes

    Unfortunately we don't have many options Telstra is the market leader with coverage. the other providers use their towers. I use prepaid as its the cheapest option, when travelling remote.
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    These everyday gadgets at home are secretly skyrocketing your energy bill!

    If you get batteries, you power bill will be next to nothing except in winter.
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    'Cash only': Woolworths sign sparks controversy amid shift to cashless payments

    With abit of Luck cashless businesses will go out of business! wouldn't that shake up competition. CASH is King.
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    Food pantries struggle to feed hungry Australians amid cost-of-living crisis

    I work in aged care, you will need a referal from your GP, then contact MY AGED CARE, someone will assess you to get home help from several companies.
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    95-year-old grandmother loses $1.6 million savings: ‘I felt duped, foolish, ashamed’

    Some of them get better pay & conditions. There was documentry a few years ago I think it was kmart & target in india.
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    Food pantries struggle to feed hungry Australians amid cost-of-living crisis

    I am sorry, to hear your plight. I was born in the 60's always worked since I was 13. Still working 50 years later, as I have to plan build up my super so hopefully I can retire at 67 because I may not get a pension. Even though I am still paying my taxes and contributing extra towards my...
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    95-year-old grandmother loses $1.6 million savings: ‘I felt duped, foolish, ashamed’

    If I don't physically do it. I suspect a scam these days. I would of checked myself, phoning the bank! I don't shop online I would rather go into the store. Thats why they are all closing now Because online sweat shops made in china.
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    WATCH: Shocking Singapore Airlines re-enactment leaves Sunrise host speechless!

    He had done his research & was passionate about this. As he mentioned who would travel on a flight without their seatbelt on! I have had the misfortune to be in the toilet when a sudden turbulence occurred. No seatbelts in there! I was terrified for those few minutes.
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    Man slams airline for $3,500 offer on damaged wheelchair: ‘Qantas has basically broken my legs’

    It was a shame you didn't go public like this chap. Maybe they will take more care with not only suitcases in the future
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    Mincing words: Woolworths shopper's weighty concern sparks debate over packaging accuracy

    I usually shop at Coles online, & had issues twice in 2 months with meat. The scotch fillet steak was full of fat hidden under the label. As we all know this isn't a cheap purchase, then I was sent mince that was expired that day! I contacted Coles with photos & received a credit for my items...
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    Beware of this 'designer furniture' scam sweeping Facebook Marketplace

    I think Facebook/Meta have to block these people & take some accountability. If people report these scammers straight away. My friends photo was posted the other day. Different name. Typical facebook didn't want to know.
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    Senior swindles $400K by telling ‘very sophisticated’ lies about cancer, family tragedy

    She & has never been made accountable or jailed for her crimes.
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