Recent content by maggiej

These Bra's look good except one thing. They need to have a wider strap for well endowed people . Maybe they will change that.

Not only Yucca's are a problem but the beautiful Strelitzia plant is even worse. WE had one and planted not far from our driveway. It grew very well and was lovely except when someone stopped alongside the plant and the spikes coming from it were quite long so we decided regrettably to dig it...

I agree spend the money. It is yours to do with what you want. Good luck enjoy.

I think the whole system needs a better overhaul. I understand people already on the system are given quite large packages and they use it up whether it is a real need or just because the money has been allotted.

The consultation period has me confused. It states that a paper was released in December with a deadline in February then goes on to say to be introduced in January 2026. Surely that means it is all too late to change now.

When I had a heart problem a few years ago the doctor came to explain to me what was needed and did I want to be revived if anything went wrong. I immediately said no. I think I had to sign a paper to say that was my wish.

I have found it my later years that looking into my family history fascinating and have enjoyed reading this story from Alan. I only wish that I had felt the need to learn more before ny ancestors passed away. . It is so hard to find even the most simple of records.

Strange but I have never seen any of these type of scams on Facebook. But as I only use Facebook for my embroidery I belong to these groups only. Lately I have found that some people are obviously scammers as they show a picture of a beautiful design but when asked where it can be bought they...

WHAT did we do in the old days when not so much was in plastic? This adding a few cents to each and every package that is being sold in plastic bags already has a cost to the producer. Surely that is sufficient to cover the cost of recovery . Once they start adding a cent extra that will soon...

In our suburb we had a rubbish dump for years then it was closed and some areas were made into parks. Later it was found that under the soil at the dumps was gas so a plant was installed where gas was recovered. Unfortunately this has run out so no more gas is found but maybe all dumps should...

Unfortunately some people back in those years had to leave school at 15 it did not mean they were dumb but money was tight for a lot of families so every penny earned was needed .There are many people who left school at 15 or even younger who have gone on to do highly paid work. Please do not...

I agree with the above replies

It is so sad. when we lived in a country town there were two banks all seemed to be doing well. Recently we went for a drive and called into the town to discover not one bank just empty buildings. with the banks gone some other businesses have also gone yet this is a large town and was thriving...

I am not sure where those figures come from But my husband when he retired was offered some casual work maybe a day or two this week and nothing next week which was fine. Of course we had to report what we earnt and then the pension was reduced by the 50c in the dollar and tax too was taken out...

I k ow someone with Private insurance who had a prostrate operation that was done quite quickly but even with the insurance it was an out of pocket cost of $6000