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    Pigeon killer fined $48k, one of WA's largest animal cruelty fines

    Nowhere near enough punishment
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    Hard to Handle: How Everyday Products Are Failing Older Australians

    I have one of these kettles,called a kettle tipper. I don’t need to lift it at all. Can be purchased online or at most pharmacies or even big w.
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    Hard to Handle: How Everyday Products Are Failing Older Australians

    Reading medicine bottles or recipes can be a challenge. I often use my phone. Either magnifying the print right there and then or taking a photo and then “stretching“ the pic so I can carefully read the instructions properly.
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    Australians are pushing back on tipping—where do you stand?

    100% on top of a 300 pound bill???? Yikes! They don’t expect much!
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    Australians are pushing back on tipping—where do you stand?

    When overseas,I’ve always tipped for services provided because I’ve always been aware that these workers receive the barest minimum wage. My tip often means the difference between eating or not for these service providers. Personally!I think it’s a horrible practice and employers should bring...
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    Translink QLD. Useless.

    I think you’re missing his point and the whole thing is a tongue in cheek finger point at a bad day. Yes,I found the whole thing amusing,no I wouldn’t like to be spoken to like that,however I’d hope to be able to answer simple questions about my job,too!
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    Translink QLD. Useless.

    I feel your pain,but gosh your letter gave me the best laugh in days! Brilliant! Thank you for that.
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    How Do Score?

    Clearly,I’m a pig. I’ve eaten all of them but truly hate tofu. Never again.
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    Sidney Myer's grandson urges retail giant to refurbish Bendigo store

    Wow! Benders has been mentioned twice in two weeks! I’ve got to say,this surprises me. I was born here many years ago and Myer has seen many changes and ups and downs. The most recent,about 12 months ago,there was talk of closing the store altogether owing to poor trading figures. So to hear...
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    New study reveals which nations are the worst online swearers—where do we land?

    I have an excellent vocabulary and I’m rarely at a loss for words. My parents never swore,as Toni said,my dad always said it indicated a poor vocabulary on the users part. I beg to differ. Sometimes a damned good swear is the only thing that works but only in certain situations! For instance, I...
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    Authorities block Aussie traveller from flight, asks passenger to 'chill out'

    Oh look! A male Karen in the wild!
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    Court to decide if Tasmanian supermarket discriminated by not allowing alpaca in store

    Sorry but I’m with the majority. I love the service animals and the job they do and would never ban them from anywhere at anytime. These animals are trained to be well behaved observers. They remain seated,usually under their owners chairs or close beside them at all times. An alpaca,trained or...
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    Shop's controversial policy splits Aussies online! See why it sparked a gender divide

    His shop,his rules! Good for him. Men and boys need safe places too. Even the youngest ones. Especially the youngest ones!
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