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    Coles rolls out simple solution to resolve shopping frustration

    I bought some calico well before plastic bags became popular & made some bags. Still usi)ng them. Easy to launder.
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    City council considers reverting Australia Day ceremonies amid community debate

    Hundreds of thousands? That needs to be verified.
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    City council considers reverting Australia Day ceremonies amid community debate

    The authorities wanted children with Aboriginal blood to be given an education so that they could make their way in the world. It was that time & that was the thinking. The Churches were given the job of bringing up those children the English way which wasn’t a good way with hindsight. I...
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    Coles transforms online grocery orders with cutting-edge $400 million technology

    When I was first married in 1955 my grocer called on Mondays, collected my order, told me of new items. Then returned on Wednesdays with my order. No extra charges & I received a high quality gift & a calendar at Christmas!
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    Beware of the Energy Saving Tip for cutting your electricity bill

    I am a Pensioner, I have18 solar panels & I pay $50.00 per month towards my bill. With the Government grants my last three accounts were nil.
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    Beware of the Energy Saving Tip for cutting your electricity bill

    I have benefited greatly from the current government!
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    Big pay rise for over 5 million Aussies: What you need to know

    My husband & I had just retired & invested our savings when there was a big “kerfuffle” on the Stock Exchange in October 1987 caused mainly by two brothers in America playing around with the Silvers Market. We lost almost everything completely through no fault of ours. Since then we were lucky...
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    Royal family in flux: Prince Harry reportedly rejects returning home, eyes new path

    Could you do better? If so why don’t you stand for Parliament?
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    Three energy retailers face possible action over alleged Centrepay misuse

    The Coalition allowed the poles & wires to be sold & privatised. Now shareholders have to be paid so that is why the cost is so high. Blame the correct government.
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    Powering up relief: Premier’s $116 million plan aims to lighten the load for social housing residents

    Take a look at the rest of the world & thank your lucky stars that you live in this great country .
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    Bag battle: Shopper points out sneaky supermarket secrets hiding in paper bags

    I bought a metre of calico & made some bags many years ago before supermarkets were charging for them. They wash well & I’m still using them. They are not as large as the ones you buy but the good thing is that they are not so heavy when full.
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    Pensioners may get a $780 Centrelink boost through one bold move

    They are just saying what the Government is doing- if the LNP was in power the same would be done.
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    New Centrelink bonus scheme to boost wallets by $4,000

    It doesn’t help me & my peers. I am bordering on 92.
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    Traffic terrors: Disability pensioner's identity crisis turns roadways into ‘fine’ mess!

    Everyone does not have a mobile phone for a variety of reasons. I do not have one because, being deaf, I can’t hear it.
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