Recent content by Jay Jay

Why would anyone stay loyal to any company that doesn't actually give a stuff about you? My first international flights in the 70s were with Qantas - being a loyal Aussie - but I quickly realised there were more efficient, friendly and cheaper companies to deal with. I have not flown with...

Do our federal politicians think we are all idiots, or are they relying on our 'obedience' to roll over and give up? If the so-called 'cash mandate' is introduced as explained in the above article, then it's a load of rubbish. I will NOT use a card to pay for a coffee and toastie. I will NOT...

Internet banking is not a 'full service' bank experience, whatever banks try to hoodwink people into believing. It does not enable cash transactions. You can't make a cash withdrawal or deposit via a computer or phone -no matter how 'smart' it is. Internet banking usage is basically limited...

Yes, most of us use reusable cloth bags. However, occasionally a dash for a couple of items, without such a bag means buying a paper one. Yesterday morning at 8am I did a dash like this. Two newspapers, 2 small sticky-tape dispensers - plastic -, a packet of Kookas biscuits - cellophane and...

May I just clarify something please? Pension Age and Retirement Age are not quite the same thing. A person can retire at any time if they have the means to support themselves. The pension however is granted on the basis of age and an income assessment. Someone may retire from work at 50, or any...