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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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    Aussies are doing THIS at home auctions—and Americans can’t understand

    Why should we worry what Americans think. When a country votes an idiot to run it.
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    Experts uncover worrying details about staple consumed by households every single week

    I don`t know why these meals that one can get through different agencies, are not in a cardboard container that can be placed in a microwave. Not only the chemicals in plastic but the landfills that don`t break down. ie plastic.
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    Older Australians collect an average of 31 PBS scripts a year – new research

    Same. At 76, still donate Plasma and enjoy a wine each night, and walk every day.
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    When healing becomes hazardous: Inside Australia's hospital violence crisis

    A major problem is that Security Guards have limited powers. I volunteer at 2 Hospitals, one Private, one State run. The Private doesn`t have too many problems, and they do have an emergency Department, but the Base has had a number of incidents. Security can only hopefully hold a...
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    Don't fall for the protein snack con: Why seniors need more protein, but not from overpriced packets

    Though I will add legumes and tofu as I don`t eat meat. Certainly not buying expensive protein bars. I guess if you like them and want something different for a snack, ok. Not a replacement for either meat or alternatives.
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    Popular bagel shop slapped with $23,000 bill over simple windows

    Typical of Councils country wide. Bureaucracy gone mad. Should be helping business`, especially the smaller ones, to stay afloat, and put obstacles in the way.
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    Are you missing these filthy hotel room hotspots? Travel experts share what to avoid

    Yes, some people, who check in, `excuse the expression, Their shit doesn`t stink`. Well when myself, Manager, or the Cleaners went in, we would get one of our Male workers, to clean up the main mess, and this was in a Caravan Park on the Gold Coast. Yet the everyday `Family` doing...
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    Here's the shocking truth about loneliness affecting Australians of all ages

    I found that moving to an area where my Daughter and Grandchildren (Adults) live, I joined the Mater Auxiliary, volunteer at the Base Hospital, and go to TiChi. Only formed a couple of friendships where I can suggest meeting up for coffee, etc, but the Auxiliary, we have lunch once a...
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    Free no more! Why everyday aged care support could now drain your savings

    Well, People in Mackay and outer areas don`t need to worry, as the council don`t care. Complaints from my Grdaughter & Grson in law, neighbor has cars in the back yard, broken down caravan on the street, across the road burnt house with long grass, next door long grass, next door to him, a...
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