Recent content by Angela Cockburn

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    'I felt empty': Primary school bans grandparents from entering classrooms

    I was obliged to obtain a Workimg with Children clearance in order to give some tutorials in a community setting, to senior school children, some of whom were over 18. It was an annoying hassle, which involved fronting up in person at a centre some distance away to prove I was me. As I was a...
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    A neighbour's dramatic reaction to a local issue goes viral

    Easy. Don't send your teenager to walk the dog. It's too embarrassing for them to pick up dog poo.
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    Coles’ smart gate crushes shopper’s hand: ‘Hurts like hell'

    The gates do not stay open for long enough, and the sensors don't always work fast enough. A person is a moving target.
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    Paint or yoghurt? ALDI's packaging predicament leaves parents in a messy situation

    As someone who paints, I suspect controlling the flow would be a problem.
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    Woolworths aims to guide Aussies from fresh produce to healthy habits through this subtle detail

    I find it a nuisance. I like to choose my meat or fish first, and then buy the appropriate vegetables to go with them.
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    Find out the shocking mistake you're probably making with your Coles and Woolworths bags!

    The whole point of plastic or single use bags was hygiene. They replaced reused bags which became horrid over time. Since plastic was introduced, food poisoning has become very rare.
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    Driven to despair: Young driver's $900 setback sparks road rule ruckus!

    The NRMA have a (or had) a legal division who might advise. In any case, that looks like a reason to talk to a "No win, no fee" legal service.
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    Mulch mayhem: Victorians on alert over asbestos-laden garden giveaways!

    The danger is from friable asbestos, not sealed asbestos. Not the same product.
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    This driver’s 'crazy' excuse after getting 22 demerit points has everyone talking

    It is absurd to forbid provisional drivers the use of modern navigation aids, a major improvement in safety, forcing them to use thw old system of a paper map open on the passenger seat
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    Frustrated wheelchair user ramps up criticism over inconsiderate parking

    In some places those striped spaces are reserved for motorbikes. In other places they mean no parking at all.
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    Aussie farmers push for changing the way we see red meat

    Australian meat is supposed to be added hormone free.
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    Experts unveil the ultimate dishwasher loading strategy that will transform your kitchen routine

    Dishwashers typically use less water than handwriting, and can wash at a higher temperature.
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