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    Aussie Government rolls out massive road change in a few weeks. Is it time to say goodbye to your car?

    First thing first, its the drivers obligation to ensure they can operate a vechicle safely. We already have a pandemic of drivers not being able to control their vehicles and obey the laws. Mandate these driver aids and where does it stop? Driverless car technology has shown many hiccups and...
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    Extortion scam

    Agree, do what we can for privacy and safety. If someone wants to see me in my undies and picking my nose.. they have more issues than me lol. It's a crazy and disturbing world out there.
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    Eating just a little ham each day could skyrocket your diabetes risk – New research reveals an alarming trend!

    Ta, concur with your last sentence. Also, there is evidence now that suggests eating vegetables before eating protein, then fats and lastly carbs. Leading to less glucose spiking. We are always learning 😃
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    Eating just a little ham each day could skyrocket your diabetes risk – New research reveals an alarming trend!

    Unfortunately, this article gives no facts. Particularly, what else was consumed or limited??? Or the big question these days of "who" sponsored the study?
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    Discover the Top 5 Trends Guaranteed to Change Your Life by 2025 – Are You Ready for the Future?

    Do we have to hang a label on everything? Sure as individuals we have different values and needs. So using labels for these different "era's" and diversity, are we not "pigeon holing"? 🤔 🫤
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    This Family Stopped Eating Ultra-Processed Foods for a Month, and the Effects on Their Energy, Hunger, and Mental Health Are Astonishing

    Ultra processed foods are destroying our own health and impacting those around us. Whether mental health of our own or others. Inflammation, cancers, diabetes and general activity levels all suffer. Eat clean people, just like we use too. New year, new rule, if it comes in a packet, generally...
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    Aussies brace for shocking fuel price surge: 'Oil companies must fix this now'

    Yes, so what is the collective of we/us doing? Nothing, so they continue to do the bullshit price cycling and gouging routines. The car driving fraternity won't pull together to contest and even better, stop all this.
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    Aussies brace for shocking fuel price surge: 'Oil companies must fix this now'

    It's all of a fast for Petroleum companies and the government.. when we keep on buying the price goes. Wait for the increase of registration for electric cars.. something has to increase for road and structure taxes.
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    The alarming way scammers are preying on those with diabetes

    Yes and no. Why I say this is that you have to work out what out what works specifically for you. All the best in your health journey.
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    The truth about delivery thefts — is your home a target?

    I like what your saying. One word summary, "Consequences".
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    'What are they trying to prove?': Aussie TV network in hot water after showing a strange weather map!

    A hot topic. Appreciation, acknowledgement and respect are all key factors. So with these in mind. Are we as a nation being disrespectful 🤔? The indigenous languages are very varied and broad. There is no indigenous writing or spelling, thus is it true that these place names be only spoken...
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    The alarming way scammers are preying on those with diabetes

    I saw the advertisement too. I'm a type 2 Diabetic. Yes, they said all the right things and "buzz" words to capture our attention. The alarm bells started ringing loudly for me, when the advert stated "limited time offer, low stock", " Discounts for multiple buys". I googled the product and...
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    Heads up! Ignoring this major road rule could cost you $600

    Yep, all bundled under the heading of "distracted driving". It's not just about using or touching a phone. You can be fined for just about anything, if police deem you not being in 100% control of a vehicle. Eating, drinking, playing music to loud etc.. all distractions from operating a...
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    ‘This is a joke’: Grandmother slams $1,209 fine for road rule breach, cuts back Christmas spending

    Ridiculous?? Depends if your the victim of a distracted driver. The laws are specific in Queensland, you can't touch the phone whilst driving. If you have your thumb on the phone, you will easily be distracted if it rings etc. Simple, keep your device well out of reach whilst driving. Problem...
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