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    New scam outsmarts security measures—what every Aussie should know

    Heh, l just opened my emails to check todays SDC newsletter (& BINGO cos l was one number from yelling BINGO 🙄) & noticed an email from MyGov. I always tap the drop down arrow & if the return address is a private email address, l add to SCAM folder. There's nothing more in the email, no tax...
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    General Discussion Thread 05.08.2025

    Throughout the Summer, l always hand Garbo, recycle & organic drivers icy cold water bottles. If l catch my postie l do the same. They always appreciate it. When l used to bake, Christmas time l always gave a box of baked goodies as well.
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    Before you pack your bags, here’s how travel could change your Centrelink payments

    I wonder when that law was introduced. Last time l went to USA was for 4 weeks in 2014 & my payments weren't cut or stopped.
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    Before you pack your bags, here’s how travel could change your Centrelink payments

    When l 1st travelled to USA in 2002 I was gone for 6 weeks, (l knew how long l could be away before pension was cut & made dates accordingly to include both payments), & arrived back the same day my disability payment was in my account. I did a huge grocery shopping then went to pay rent & had...
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    Fact of the Day: The human job you never knew existed

    🤣😂 gawd l recall seeing a similar story back in 1979 when l was a young 19yo mum. It was in a magazine with a photo of men in Germany tasting dog food. l dry retched a few times just looking at the photo but l forced myself to read the article. It was interesting to know the cans didn't just...
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    The Official Crossword Thread

    I solved the General - 23/6/2025 crossword in 00:47 Wow for once it was really easy questions.
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    Word Explorers

    NAME: AMIE COUNTRY: AUSTRALIA ANIMAL: ANTELOPE OBJECT: ARTWORK
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    Tattooed mum calls out Bunnings over 'targeted' behaviour—here’s why she’s fuming

    Oh My Word! She's complaining about the attention she's getting by bringing more attention to herself 😂🤣 What a river full of dribble! She now has her 15 minutes of fame but for the wrong reasons. But, gosh, I know EXACTLY how she feels. Two days ago l was walking thru Watergardens shopping...
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    Check if you're qualified for this 'critical' cash boost from Centrelink!

    I thought that as well. Stating we need to update makes it sound like a scam 🙄
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    ‘I felt really betrayed’: Patients say they’re being overcharged due to a Medicare loophole

    Geez since having a major heart attack at 52 in 2012, I've been seeing the same cardio every six months. I do get a rebate only if l have a valid referral. For 8 years l had the same doctor & after my 1st referral, the next one he changed the wording to, "Thank you for your continuing care of...
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    Caravan Owners Are Obsessed With This $2 Woolworths and Coles Find—Perfect for Camping!

    How are they like eating wax? It's just chat potatoes peeled & canned.
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    Caravan Owners Are Obsessed With This $2 Woolworths and Coles Find—Perfect for Camping!

    How good is it huh! I always added more butter 😁 Do you remember when they had the cheesy mash? Tasted the best👌 On bad health days l'd grab a tub to save me cooking time. When l went to zap it l noticed it was cheese mash. It was soo yummy & after my 1st taste, l made sure l grabbed the cheesy...
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    Caravan Owners Are Obsessed With This $2 Woolworths and Coles Find—Perfect for Camping!

    I use Woollies canned potatoes in potato salad. I rinse them under hot water a lot to get that smell off them before using. Also, the potatoes being the perfect size, l use an egg slicer so there's no mushy slices. I've tried both Woollies & Coles & find Woollies are so much better. The potatoes...
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    Social media users share outrage after 'disrespectful' AI-generated videos

    Back in the 90s before internet was rampant in Australia, the only way we could have a photo with a famous person was those life size cut outs (me & Patrick Swayze at Surfers Paradise) or going to Madame Tousards 😅 I remember all the photo shopping done on female celebrities heads onto naked...
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