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    The prices of this popular food choice soar across Australia: what seniors need to know

    We now use our local hotel seniors fish chips and salad $20.00 the quality is higher the fish fresh covered with a hand made light batter and you get the bonus of a delicious fresh salad and a side of tartare or seafood dressing. Our local does takeaway meals right opposite the general store...
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    TGA yet to investigate the safety of most medicinal cannabis products

    Unfortunately like many many drugs on the market the side effects for those with a Mental health condition the risk of side effects is increased and can initiate a mental health episode just like acne, medications, quite smoking medications, hormone replacement and many many more. Another...
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    Leg cramps

    Rub magnesium oil into your legs and feet every night and keep it beside the bed so if you need it during the night it’s at hand. Relieves the cramps in seconds and helps prevent them.
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    Missing out on big savings? Discover how one simple switch cuts thousands from power bills

    We have lived off grid for about 25 years our stand alone solar system has cost us upfront and replacement batteries for a 24 kw system around $50k combined this has powered a home for 2 Adults and 4 children. The system is low maintenance and we have never ever received a power bill because we...
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    Your age pension could drop by $203 a fortnight: Major deeming rate changes hit 460,000 Australians

    Deeming rates should be scaled for those with assets that come under the deeming rule with under 500k stay at 2.5% between 500 k and 1 million 2.7% 1million to 1.5 million 3.5% 1.5 to 2 million 4.2% and so on up to 3 million where deeming would sit at 7% up to 5 million then 10% for all above...
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    No toilet, no exceptions: One woman’s humiliating walk home while pregnant

    There is a Woolworths store in Lara Victoria with a public toilet located just inside the stores entry. It’s fantastic as a mum and now on the senior side of life when I need to go I need to go gone are the days of holding it in. I would love every supermarket to provide a public toilet. Even...
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    You won't believe what this Aussie cricket star did after spotting shocking roadside emergency

    Great story the kind we all look forward to. Just one reminder if you hold a pension or concession card you are covered for ambulances services free of charge.
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    Magpie nuisance

    Closing your blinds or curtains helps reduce transparency. Adding awnings or hanging exterior mesh screens can also reduce visibility. Predator decoys, like owl or hawk statues can work if repositioned often to keep birds on edge.
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    Government launches plan to bolster health and well-being of millions of Aussies

    Absolutely not for rural carers. As a carer who has reached out for practical help through the only provider available. the person I care for receives a fortnight service well when it’s not cancelled which is regularly enough to say he receives a service once a month. A crucial supports OT...
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    Billionaire charged by authorities amid shower of praises for his charitable acts

    A perfect example of tall poppy syndrom. If someone does extraordinary thing to help others and fills gaps the government can’t then the powers to be target them and do everything to cut them down. I support Adrian and yes I do pay a membership and yes I have access to some really amazing...
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