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    She stood by his side for 59 years—now Dolly’s showing us what real love looks like after loss

    I just love Dolly! As we drove through the mountains in Tennessee, we played Coat of Many Colours on the tape deck. It was perfect. I especially love her rendition of He's Alive! I pray for peace for her wounded heart and RIP for Carl.
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    General Discussion Thread 11.07.2025

    I do 3 word puzzles every morning and share my results with 2 friends, who also do them. They are Wordle, Chrono and Connections. I also do Words With Friends every day and sometimes do Flagle, Statele, Phrazle and Worldle.
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    July Competition – Winter Memory Lane

    I had always longed to visit a German Christmas market, and try out my schoolgirl German..and in 2003, when we lived in England, my dream came true. We went on a bus tour to Rudesheim, Germany and went to many markets, filled with the aroma of gingerbread and the joy of Christmas. But the best...
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    How disaster impacts retirees' finances and pensions

    Could you please do an article on the elderly moving into aged care...do they have to sell their home, what happens with Centrelink and their pension?
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    May Competition: Childhood Memories – share your story and you could win $100!

    My Favourite Childhood Holiday Memory My childhood holidays were spent at Coolangatta, the most southerly beach of Queensland’s Gold Coast. This was during the 50s, when life was much simpler than it is now. My siblings and I would play “Who can see the sea first” as we headed down the road from...
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    2025 Hot Cross Bun Taste Test: The Best & Worst Easter Buns Ranked

    I too am a traditionalist and love the spicy fruit buns best. I wish the gang had compared the normal buns instead of all the fancy ones.
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    'Charity is just a big business': Aussies outraged over op shops' price hikes

    I think it depends on the individual shop. The Salvos at Maroochydore is quite expensive, especially on furniture, but the one if Nambour is a lovely shop and quite reasonable. Neighbour's aid in Nambour is a lovely shop ( unfortunately decimated and currently stripped and closed due to the...
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    Young Aussie finds $380 treasure hidden in posh neighbourhood trash

    I love treasure hunting. We used to find wonderful ones in Melbourne when our daughters lived there. Sadly, they are not so prevalent on the Sunny Coast. However, I still love garage sales. We once bought a glass shower screen to replace a shower curtain for $1!! But the best buy I have ever...
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    Wedding Memories Competition - Share your story and you could win $100

    Mum and dad met in 1944 when Dad was on leave for his mate's wedding. Uncle Stan was marrying my Mum's sister. Mum and Dad fell in love there and then, and were engaged 2 weeks later. Dad then returned to war. He came back a year later and they were married in January 1945. As rationing was in...
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    Shoppers urged to stay vigilant after shocking self-checkout mistake at Woolworths

    Absolutely! We have got 2 legs of lamb and our Christmas ham because of this rule. Both Coles and Woollies. If you spot an item wrongly marked, buy it at the checkout. Then go to the Service desk and tell them. They will refund your money and you get to keep the item. The last time, my husband...
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    November Competition: Christmas Memories

    I had always longed to experience the German Christmas markets. In 2003, my fairytale dream came true. We travelled from Dover, crossed on the ferry to Calais, then headed through Belgium to Rudesheim on the Rhine. We were thrilled to find that this quaint, historic town was surrounded on 3...
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    Sugar, Spice, And Everything Nice: Taste Testing Woolworths’ Limited-Edition Pumpkin Spice Mud Cake

    I love pumpkin and I love cinnamon so I will definitely try this one!! :)
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