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    Centrelink’s ‘Special Rule’ Warning: Downsizing Could Cost Seniors Their Pension

    I agree with your comments. It wasn't so bad, it only took me four and a half years in private rental at $390 per week before my Department of Housing was commenced, so I do understand what you are saying. Keep the faith, your time will come.
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    Centrelink’s ‘Special Rule’ Warning: Downsizing Could Cost Seniors Their Pension

    Unfortunately, that is a regular issue with housing areas, but again, I am so lucky that all my neighbours (all six of them) are great and have no undesirable issues.
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    Centrelink’s ‘Special Rule’ Warning: Downsizing Could Cost Seniors Their Pension

    I think you will all hate me after this but here goes. I spent all my money whilst I worked. I had a great time, travelled, stayed in great places, ate well, clothed well but never had much left just before the next payday. I was either provided free company accomodation or rented my home. Never...
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    Former worker exposes Centrelink truth: 'It's a joke'

    That sounds like Sovereign Citizen rubbish to me!
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    Former worker exposes Centrelink truth: 'It's a joke'

    After many health issues including a small a amputation of part of my right foot., I retired from work at age 67 and because I was doing some stupid things at work, which made it impossible for me to continue. Barring a brief 2 months of delay in my 50 years of working, I thought that my...
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    FAST AND CHEAP: Will this retail addiction in Australia bite back hard soon?

    Maybe we should all go naked, it's a very good climate. Perhaps throw on a few items in winter. Just watch out for your "assets" when getting into a hot car with leather seats.
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    Legendary rock frontman layers legacy with epic career curtain call

    RIP to the Grandfather of hard rock. Where would we musically be without him. God bless you and your black angels, Ozzy. May you rock to the end of eternity.
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    Aussies spoke up! And this chocolate favourite is returning because of it

    Just to throw my hat in the ring, I am diabetic so chocolate which I would absolutely love to eat is not a good idea other than 75% and over dark chocolate. Anybody want a contest? Lol.
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    Ambulance union raises response time concerns after man's death at Sellicks Hill

    I can only speak for the Wollongong, NSW area. A couple of years ago whilst walking my dog, we experienced a major unexpected rainstorm. I slipped on a concrete driveway, which caused me to twist my left foot, which had twisted to the left through 90 degrees, and which resulted in a double...
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    You won’t believe the shocking message these elderly women found on their restaurant bill in New York

    Only in America! Disgusting. I trust that the normal American way of tipping was denied.
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    Discover the surprising royal tradition Princess Kate won’t follow—Here’s why

    Hire it out to Donald Trump. It would feed his ego, and he would not be unwilling to contribute to its running costs, which would keep it safe as a national treasure.
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    New scam outsmarts security measures—what every Aussie should know

    One thing to look for when you receive any email is whether it refers to you as an anonymous individual. In other words, if the email begins with "Hi" or uses part of your email address, for instance, "Hello MRChips," you can immediately become suspicious. A government email, if they used one...
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    Got a dog? You might be required to spend time with them soon—here’s why

    What a great idea. My dog and I live alone, and he is my constant companion, and I am his in return. We probably spend about 23 hours a day with each other. Last week I was in the hospital for 3 days, but he was happy to stay with a friend of mine whom he knows well, so I guess that would need...
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