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    The Official Crossword Thread

    I solved the General - 10/10/2025 crossword in 01:33
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    Riddle Word Unscramble 10.10.2025

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    The Official Crossword Thread

    I solved the General - 7/10/2025 crossword in 00:54
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    Are you next? Controversial rent advice sparks outrage as rising rents hit hard across cities

    Korumburra is NOT in Melbourne's South-East as claimed in this article. Yes, it is South-East of Melbourne, but it is 120km away. It is well into the country in Gippsland.
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    The prices of this popular food choice soar across Australia: what seniors need to know

    I agree with the concept of global warming; however, it is nowhere near what people assume and are being told. See the temperature averages per decade in the list below. The average increase per decade is 0.06°C. Global Mean Annual Temperature Average per Decade Decade °C °F 1880s 13.73...
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    From Texas ranches to Aussie paddocks: The $700,000 'barndominium' revolution heading our way

    Refrigerated Air Conditioning. As I said, we all had insulation in our roofs. WE ALL had the same problems of overheating. When authorities investigated it, they arrived at the conclusion of house being single brick. We also had the problem of being colder than normal inside during winter.
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    From Texas ranches to Aussie paddocks: The $700,000 'barndominium' revolution heading our way

    I also moved from Victoria to WA back in 1969. I found out that we need double brick here in WA due to the heat. A long time ago, I bought a holiday home just south of Perth. It was in an estate that was built for employees of a bauxite mine. The mine paid for the homes to be built and allowed...
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    Beach driving nightmare: How one Friday night resulted in $1900 wake-up call

    In answer to your question: 1 December 2023 The South Australian Beach Driving Laws came into effect on 1 December 2023. This includes a default speed limit of 40 km/h on beaches and 25 km/h within 50 meters of pedestrians, unless otherwise signposted.
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    Riddle Word Unscramble 26.09.2025

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    The Official Crossword Thread

    I solved the General - 25/9/2025 crossword in 01:30
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    Riddle Word Unscramble 24.09.2025

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    The Official Crossword Thread

    I solved the General - 22/9/2025 crossword in 01:33
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    The Official Crossword Thread

    I solved the General - 18/9/2025 crossword in 01:39 I solved the General - 19/9/2025 crossword in 01:33
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    Riddle Word Unscramble 19.09.2025

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

    Veggiepatch: I totally disagree. As a Parking Inspector in previous employment, I was required to be totally conversant with the laws. It is laid down by the government in the Traffic Act of 1961, with the Private Parking Act upgraded in 1986. And they are definitely FINES, not just infringement...
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