Recent content by Mark1

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    Millions being spent as Australia prepares for deadly H5 strain of bird flu

    Once again, a policy change was made without considering the consequences. Didn't have this problem with chickens in cages or in barns. Chickens were that way for decades.
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    Calls for Australia to follow England's ban on supermarket junk food specials

    In many cases it is not the retailer advertising the product. It is the supplier paying for the advert. So they will keep advertising, to improve their sales on the previous year.
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    Calls for Australia to follow England's ban on supermarket junk food specials

    Nanny state. How about people being responsible for their own actions. It is just as easy to buy healthy and buy so-called junk food.
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    New fee hikes could turn a $10 toll into a shocking bill—check your mail before it’s too late

    People need to take responsibility for their actions. Don't 'forget' to pay, or don't use the toll roads.
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    When home becomes a place of fear: The hidden crisis facing First Nations elders

    Where does the billions of dollars that First Nations people receive, go? Surely some would go to their health. Something sounds dodgy with this
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    Australia's caravan parking war heats up as neighbourhood disputes skyrocket

    How about we get to the root cause. House blocks are so small these days that there is no room to park a boat or caravan in the back yard. Councils should make developers make larger blocks to allow room for caravans, children's cars, etc. This would get them all off the road.
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    October just got exciting! Thousands of events await seniors—here’s how you can get there for free

    Writing in the wrong tense again. We haven't even got to October yet.
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    $1.2 million corruption case hits court—and the details are shocking

    Casey is still bad all through. Over-paying their council leaders, interferring with what you can do on your block, not listening to the residents, poor roads maintenance, etc. The list goes on.
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    This 30kg 'monster' in house roof shows why every Australian home needs urgent protection

    As soon as you mention climate change, many people simply turn off.
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    Shopping center safety under scrutiny as weapon violence sparks community concerns

    If you shop at Broadmeadows, you should expect this every day!
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    Sick child, cold boss—should a parent really feel guilty for taking emergency leave?

    We also need to know the context of this story. Does she regularly do this at short notice? Is she a single parent that has no one else to look after the child? Etc. We can't judge without knowing the full story.
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    The $220 fine that's catching Aussies off guard: Why jaywalking enforcement is suddenly serious business

    About time the pedestrians were disciplined, instead of blaming cars drivers when pedestrians are hit while crossing the roads using their phones.
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