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    Freedom Behind the Gates: How ‘Dementia Villages’ Are Revolutionising Aged Care in Australia

    This is a magic idea so much better than a room in a locked section like a prison. The cafe and coffee shop is wonderfully normal and encouraging as is the small shop to buy your goodies, it is treating these lovely people as valued and respected even though the memory isn’t great this should...
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    Remote retailers warn businesses could 'collapse' when federal Centrepay crackdown takes effect

    I think direct debit and after pay is far more dangerous for low income people at least centre pay is regulated and they can’t claim everything a set amount would be more appropriate for those who struggle with finances the days of holding unemployment cheques is gone it was totally immoral
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    Death of Perth pedestrian in e-scooter crash sparks calls for overhaul of rules

    these scooters are very dangerous to the rider and pedestrians they should not not be on footpaths at all but in bike lanes but more needs to done about multiple riders you often see 2 on the scooter a lately 3 no helmets no concern for traffic or people if they are going to be an acceptable...
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    ‘The new super tax has been designed to excuse long-serving politicians': And it’s causing outrage

    I think all parties are the same and they all get the same payouts and benefits but I do agree the wealth should pay but they usually have offshore accounts or systems to dodge tax unlike the average person
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    These homes are becoming a top choice for seniors! Would you live here?

    I would love one of these units in high rise with a balcony/patio but no one mentions price. Just because we are downsizing doesn’t mean our current home will bring millions some of us only have modest homes and would not be able to afford these homes in fact would struggle to afford a regular...
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    Dignity or Dinner? The High Stakes of Australia’s Aged Care Funding Reforms

    What’s labour got to do with it it’s the companies that provide the ridiculous rules on not moving a chair or a photo and also staffing they cannot afford but plenty working in their offices
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    Dignity or Dinner? The High Stakes of Australia’s Aged Care Funding Reforms

    I don’t skirt these things as being unimportant but most people trying to stay at home do not need these special services the need help with everyday living to be able to remain in their home with dignity and in a clean safe environment
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    Third major price hike drives customers away, time to switch providers

    The rise for infer structure is rubbish that should be provided regardless as it’s certainly not now it needs to improve radically we pay for the service but are not receiving it end of story
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    Dignity or Dinner? The High Stakes of Australia’s Aged Care Funding Reforms

    Part of the problem for people to remain at home is not just showering and personal care but general proper cleaning, cleaning a shower and floors is not enough there are door frames cupboards dusting washing and gardening that require help to manage a home as well as shopping and medical...
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    Shopper boycotts Aussie supermarket giant after 'awkward' encounter in-store

    I fail to see how scanning larger items first saves price increase and they can be scanned in any order legally, if theft is a major problem simple man the checkouts with staff
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    'Are you a f******* idiot?': Police officer slams driver in one heated clash

    Wouldn’t have been if someone was badly injured or killed the copper was annoyed dont blame him 🥺
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    Pensioners face $3,300 Centrelink shock amid cost-of-living squeeze

    Pensioners cannot afford to lose more they are barely managing now how about the government deem the the rich people first at least they won’t miss it 😪
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    'Are you a f******* idiot?': Police officer slams driver in one heated clash

    He deserved what he got. some P platers do silly things and think they are smart and invincible and the police are sick of them
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    'You shouldn't be in this area': Police officer's reminders catch two adventurers off-guard

    Yes they should bear the cost if the road was clearly signed closed the same should apply for people crossing flooded roads and those going out in boats in dangerous weather, they all should bear the cost in the case of blatant ignorance
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