Recent content by Mark1

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    It’s come to this! Fruit shops now need signs to stop shoppers from snapping broccoli

    Why not tell the grower to cut them off, same as they do with carrots, goumet tomatoes, potatoes, etc. Why should the customer pay for something thay may not use. The grower can plough them gack into the soil for the next crop.
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    Retro rates? AMP Bank goes old-school with new savings product

    Wouldn't touch AMP. I have a long memory of them years ago when they weren't so good.
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    Remember when a bad review just meant poor service—not courtrooms and threats?

    Some people feel they are 'entitled' to say what they want. Hopefully the world is changing back, away from this.
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    She tried to restore local wildlife—then lost everything to red tape

    Some people assume that others agree with their ideas, then go crook when they don't.
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    Exclusive collecting storms shelves to celebrate iconic theme‑park milestone

    More junk to go into the bin afterwards.
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    From $2,000 to $0: Aussie Slashes Energy Costs with Massive Rebate

    Unfortunately all this solar stuff is heavily subsidised by the government (the tax payer). In reality, without subsidies, there is no way it would be economical for householders.
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    'Boeing 737' full of Aussies dying of drug overdoses every month, researchers say

    Dear 7777. Agree with all your points. There is just not enough being done to tackle the crisis, either from a supply point, or from an education point, as you say. Drug use is just becoming 'normalised'.
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    'Boeing 737' full of Aussies dying of drug overdoses every month, researchers say

    All self inflicted. No one forces them to take drugs.
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    Coles shoppers rush to grab $3 limited-edition bag before shelves empty

    Never heard of Miffy. Must be overseas.
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    Colourful price tags at stores trick shoppers into paying more

    Jewellers are the same. They use RRP. Anyone can make up a price for a product they want to sell and say RRP. RRP should be banned everywhere as it is not an actual sell price.
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    One hundred million what? Shoppers confused over supermarket's unexpected prize pool

    Look at thec reason why, don't just blame the retailer. Coffee has gone up all over the world.
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    Parkes residents oppose plans for $1.5b waste incinerator over health concerns

    There are plenty of locations in the outback.
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