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    Riddle Sunday Sequence 26.10.2025

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    October 26

    Happy birthday Iggydi, and also Aubrey. Hope that you both have an amazing day. 🎂🥳🎉
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    Grey nomads beware: Police cracking down on overweight caravans with hefty fines

    Fortunately, it something my husband is very good at. Apparently, when he was learning to drive, his dad used to let him tow the trailer, and reverse around trees, when they were in the bush woodcutting. Some of our friends go caravaning, and they often talk about people’s abysmal attempts at...
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    $1850 lost in a plumbing scam—here’s what you should know before your next emergency call

    We tend to rely on recommendations from friends and neighbours, who have had work done, and been happy with the results. We recently had two new toilets installed, and our new plumber was amazing. He also fixed a couple of taps, and will be back next year to replace a few more that are a getting...
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    Grey nomads beware: Police cracking down on overweight caravans with hefty fines

    Totally agree with you. I’ve not tried to reverse a trailer, but can only imagine where it would end up, and it wouldn’t be good.
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    Sweet reunion: Beloved candies quietly return after mysterious months-long absence

    I’d have it all eaten before I even thought of going to the airport. I used to make them, seeing your recipe reminded me. My mum & older sister used to make a soft toffee that had condensed milk & maybe golden syrup in it, it was super delicious. I’ve got mums recipe book so must look for the...
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    Storms of complaints are brewing as this weather service has become 'too difficult' for users

    Isn’t that the truth. Our local BOM often announce that they’ve updated their equipment for more accurate forecasts, but I really don’t know why they bother. It’s not often that the info is correct.
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    Storms of complaints are brewing as this weather service has become 'too difficult' for users

    Evidently the app isn’t affected, mine certainly hasn’t changed, but evidently a lot of people just go online to find the weather info, or so I was told.
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    October 25

    Happy birthday Wendy, hope you’re enjoying your special day. 🥳🥳🎂🥳🥳
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    Sweet reunion: Beloved candies quietly return after mysterious months-long absence

    I love Werthers caramels, I always have packet with me when I fly. I hadn’t even realised they were missing, but would’ve when I shopped for a new pack for my late November flight to Perth. I do hate having to compromise!
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    When your ute suddenly stops: Ram diesel owners face unexpected stall risk

    He is! After all, he’s related to me. 😂😂😂
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    When will every Australian get a digital driver’s licence? Here’s what no one’s telling you

    You would think that we’d be used to being left out, but I immediately thought what about us! I suppose digital licences are not our government’s radar, they’re too busy spruiking our new stadium, and repairs on the new Spirits. 🙁
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    When your ute suddenly stops: Ram diesel owners face unexpected stall risk

    You sound just like my brother, Veggie 😂
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    Storms of complaints are brewing as this weather service has become 'too difficult' for users

    We’ve always used the BOM and WeatherZone APPS. We don’t bother paying for extras, simply don’t need the information. Both Apps are free to download.
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