Recent content by Baz1960

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    Sunday Classics 06.07.25

    I used to be fit enough to dance to the energy of this song. Alas, 40 years ago is a long time ⌛️ 😒
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    Member Spotlight: A story of courage through adversity

    Hi Ricci, I recall reading your story, when you first wrote it. Thanks for taking the path and looking forward. Your broke through, travelled the road and accepted the adventure. Life's a map of various roads, whether you turn left or right at the cross-roads. It shapes whom we are...
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    New permit rule targets kerbside bin habits under council crackdown

    It's mostly an inner city problem or where there are sets of units. Not hardly an Australia wide issue. At least, like every council should do, is have all footpaths de-cluttered.
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    'It's what people want': Pet owners can now be with their furry pals forever in this surprising rule

    I think it's a great idea to be buried with a dog. It's great security, as long as the dog is still alive. Just in case they have buried you prematurely. The dog can help you dig your way out.😀
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    Bunnings boasts about its price-beating guarantee but for 9,000 products there is a catch

    Hardly ground breaking news, any aware consumer should have twigged to this. It's been part of its business model from the start.
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    Are these boots considered 'bogan' or chic? Fashion fans say their piece!

    Great versatile footwear and warm to boot ( yes, a deliberate pun). The answer, is yes bogan and they can be super stylist if worn with clothing that "works". At a certain age, function come before fashion, though may partner won't let me out of the house wearing them lol 😆.
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    Reusing empty city buildings could help solve the housing and homelessness crisis

    Yes, there is lots of empty buildings owned by governments across the three sectors. My partner and I often comment on the disused buildings in the CBD of Ipswich, Queensland. Sure, there are issues of OH&S, proper amenities and security. These issues are easily fixed in the scheme of things...
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    Nationals MP reveals cancer diagnosis after noticing small detail

    Wish him well, a quick recovery, no one deserves a cancer diagnosis. Unfortunately, cancer is modern day scurge, that leaves many of us untouched. I consider myself lucky as I'm 2.5 years post prostrate surgery and my numbers are good. Halfway to getting a clearance at the 5 year mark. My older...
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    Supermarket introduces newest initiative dedicated to senior shoppers!

    My local IGA Caloundra, has been offering us oldies 10% for at least 2 years, upon presentation of card.
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    Drive safe: New road rule may combat roadside danger for millions of Aussies

    It is law in QLD. All of us that are licensed have to be across all road rules that apply to our licence type, as part of the conditions of holding a licence. Though it is very difficult to abreast of changes. Perhaps as these governments have access to our emails, they should send us updates.
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    Drive safe: New road rule may combat roadside danger for millions of Aussies

    Yes, it should be National Roads Laws and enforced equally and consistently. That's how we will save lives and injuries.
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    Drive safe: New road rule may combat roadside danger for millions of Aussies

    Yes, common sense. Also, if able move lanes or the very lease move within your lane away far as possible. It gives you more, "sight and space" to respond better to any incident or situation. Stay safe everyone 🙏
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    New mobile phone laws could hit you with fines of up to $1,200—are you ready for the penalties?

    The confusion still reigns. The lawyer says "obey the law and use common sense". Common sense, no such thing. Sense we get from our own history. We all have different events and history. Obey the laws, but at first we have to learn them and also keep abreast of changes, as required by...
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    Joke Green Side Up

    Why not, I live Queensland. From my experience, most Queenslandlanders don't mind dishing it or slinging stuff around.
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