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    Retirement villages accused of gouging seniors after billing exorbitant fees: ‘It’s grossly unfair’

    That's entirely your opinion. We just put ours on the market anyway, hubby wants a proper backyard.
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    Retirement villages accused of gouging seniors after billing exorbitant fees: ‘It’s grossly unfair’

    There are plenty around that don't have exit fees !The" five star" resort that i live in on the mid North Coast of NSW, for instance. There are new homes being built currently that are going for high 900's to over a million, yet you don't own the land and currently fees are $472 p/f. They...
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    Australians face long wait time for GP appointments, pharmacists expand services

    I live regional NSW and have a two to three week wait, it has been that way for at least six years. When in Melbourne i could get an appointment that same day, if not the next.
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    Big pay rise for over 5 million Aussies: What you need to know

    Lol, we actually are going to loose money from our part pensions. Seems to happen every time, obviously our super is accruing in value.
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    AIBU 13.09.2024

    You gifted the wine! If anyone should ask for it to be replaced it should be the recipients of the wine. Seems they are more understandable than you.
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    Banks urge millions of Aussies not to ignore this important email: ‘It was legit’

    I had this message from CBA last year, couldn't update via their banking app, had to go into a branch, and yes i was informed that it is a government requirement.
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    Pensioners may get a $780 Centrelink boost through one bold move

    I am not having a funeral, rather a cadaver removal/disposal. No wakes,no service,no flowers. Don't want false tears either! As for the mis-leading headings for these types of articles, i fully agree.
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    This mum's supermarket act with her kids raises eyebrows: ‘They are FOR SALE’

    Originally the "free fruit for kids" came into being as part of a contractual clause when Jamie Oliver agreed to be a face for Woolworths . This was about fifteen years ago, i believe it is up to the individual store managers, or area managers now. No, in my opinion, if this is not offered in...
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    Bed Bath N Table Scam

    The Coles Smeg kettle offer is running hot on facebook today!
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    Dr Al: Living in Retirement

    Clearly living in one of these "resorts" is not for everyone. My husband and i have lived in one for the past five years and we hate it. We choose to keep to ourselves and don't use the facilities we have to maintain our home ourselves apart from the front nature strip and communal areas. We...
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    Kitchen chaos: When pizza sauce goes boom!

    I had a Heinz ketchup bottle explode just the other week. I am wondering if it also has something to do with these upside down style of bottles. I have never stored my tomato sauce in the fridge never before have i had a problem. Certainly made a mess, even all over me and my still wet hair.
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    AIBU 05.04.2024

    I have two daughters, both got brand new cars when they got their licenses, so we knew they were in safe cars. We helped with a furniture package when they left home. However, when it came to weddings we only contributed a couple of thousand dollars to each. In my mind weddings are a total...
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    Renters beware: Scam artists are building a house of cards in the real estate market!

    This is definitely happening, just had friends looking for a rental. Upon enquiring about a property (that had previously been advertised ), friend informed the poster that she thought this was a scam. The poster said, wasn't their property and was acting as a go between. Yes, was reported...
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