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    Joke Kale 🥬

    Kale, an over rated plant. Won`t call it a vegetable. I remember seeing ornamental kale many years ago. Growing up, never heard of kale as a vegetable. Give me good old silverbeet.
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    When dining out becomes a medical minefield: The complex reality of severe food allergies

    I understand how she feels. I do not eat gluten, unless it is organic. Mainly because Australian flour is GM. I can eat it in Europe, England and NZ. Also I don`t eat meat, except fish. But grilled or pan fired. It does become a problem when going out with Family and Friends. If...
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    Dream holiday turns to nightmare—and a $25,000 bill after this freak accident

    NZ does have a reciprocal agreement with Australia. The only thing one pays for is medication. But that is when one is released from the Hospital.
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    When a house doesn't feel like home: The hidden struggle of multicultural seniors in aged care

    Thankyou. I was going to set a lot of people right. Hopefully, all the critics will now think again.
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    When ‘saving a spot’ goes too far: Driver accused of ‘super rude’ act at local shopping centre

    So agree. I park at the end of the underground carpark, at our major centre, which is a bit further to walk to a entrance. Other centre, again park at the back and walk. Good exercise. Biggest bugbear, is people who leave trolleys where they off load. Even when the trolley bay is...
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    273 Australians end up in hospital every day from falls—here’s how to make sure you’re not next

    So agree about the condition of Pavements. And yes I try to remember the heel/toe style, but then in a hurry, talking, or looking at something around you. Also many supermarket parking have those lumps of concrete where one access`s a Pedestrian crossing which happened to me, when...
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    North Queensland health authorities issue warning over flying foxes after more exposures

    In Mclean, NSW, they are protected and the Children at the High School, can`t eat their lunch etc outside. One of our Clients (Age Care)told me that when they settled the Locals would go out with pot lids, and anything else that made loud noise. The bats would fly off and settle...
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    Aussie blokes still failing handwashing test—but here's who's getting it right

    Same, also have the antiseptic wash in my car, small bottle in my handbags etc. Needed, especially after using cash, trolleys etc.
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    From past panics to new shortages, another grocery scramble hits supermarket shelves

    Sweet Potatoes, Kumara etc also Rice, an alternative for the humble spud. I feel for the Potato Farmers and their Families, as they must be doing it tough.
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    ‘The current waitlist is likely to be even higher’: 300,000 older Australians could soon be without home care support

    Unfortunately not enough Trained Age Care Workers, and regarding getting modifications, ie, Ramps etc to homes, the rigmarole that Tradesmen have to go through, to register in the system puts a lot off. Also a some Providers have and still are ripping the system off, employing...
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    Australia's daily fire crisis: Why your old mobile phone battery could cost taxpayers $150,000

    Harvey Norman used to have a bin to recycle old batteries, phones, computers etc. I guess they still do. Hopefully, yes, as my lap top is on the way out.
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    When second-hand shopping loses its charm: $200 item sparking debate

    Yes, I wondered that. For many years my Husband volunteered at the Helicopter Rescue op shop. I don`t think anyone was paid. All they got was a Christmas Luncheon. They loved him there. The only Male with all the Females. :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO:
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    The Aussie dad who lost his wedding fund to a $945 million scam epidemic targeting Australian seniors

    I had a similar experience. My car had to have some work done, working in the Community, Age Care, need a car, so hired one. Went to pay and my Card declined. Rang NAB, and they had blocked it as someone in Canada had tried to pay with it. As I had never been to Canada, or usa...
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    Could this Middle Eastern retail giant finally give Coles and Woolworths some real competition?

    But then WW and Coles paid Councils to make it difficult for Aldi to get into an area. I know of one town, Aldi had to build up as it was a flood plain. Though on the next corner was a Service Station. Anyway, Aldi eventually put in a lift, as it was a long walk up the ramp for...
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