Recent content by Andrew

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    Why this trending hack might be costing you more than you think

    At my local shopping centre there are area's that have different time zones. They range from 30 minutes to 4 hours. There's also underground parking with as far as l know has no limit. Some centres I've been to have seniors parking spaces. Perhaps we...
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    How was your weekend?

    Yesterday was father's day, and today is my wife's and my 52 nd wedding anniversary. So we had a double celebration dinner at our daughter's house.
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    Are you missing out on a brand new $100 energy bill rebate starting today?

    I've just applied for the $100. Tried doing it on line, but couldn't get past the first part. So l phoned them. After being on hold for 30 minutes spoke to a very nice lady. As long as you have all the required information they do the application for...
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    Should we start fining phone users on footpaths? This mayor says yes!

    It's just as bad in shopping centre carparks.
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    Powerball and Lotto announce new price changes as costs rise for players

    We take 2×12 game lotto tickets each week. One was my in-laws which we've kept going after they died. It has become a trap with FOMO. I have heard of people giving up, only to find out later they missed out on a big win. It's the only form of gambling...
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    Groundbreaking home trick promises faster cheaper builds: 'Players need to embrace it'

    Other countries are already building prefab house's in factories. It's not the actual cost of the house that's the problem, it's the cost of the land. Nine years ago we did a nockdown/ rebuild. Our 22 square house ,with a few extras was $225,000. It took 5...
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    Auto-tipping is creeping into Aussie dining—fair reward or sneaky fee?

    DON'T believe a solicitors claim of "No win No fee". I was in a situation where l was assigned a lawyer through a third party. The matter wasn't resolved,and lended up $1000 out of pocket for "incidentals".
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    What are you looking forward to this week?

    Next week celebrating our daughter Sarah 50th birthday.
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    SDC Trivia Game #810 - 13/08/2025

    I got 9
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    Best place to live in Australia with weather locals call absolutely perfect

    My wife and I are going on a "Land Cruise" from Hobart in November. We stay at one hotel, then go on a bus tour each day.
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    SDC Trivia Game #808 - 11/08/2025

    I got 10.
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    📢 New Competition Alert: Win FREE Movie Tickets

    My wife and I went to see Fantastic Four yesterday. Really enjoyed it. Saw the preview of Life of Chuck , and wouldn't mind seeing it.
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    Frustrated your go-to ALDI snack vanished again? Here's the strategy behind it

    Not a snack, but Canola margerine has also disappeared from supermarket shelves.
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