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    Fake doctors target Australian seniors online: Here's how to protect yourself from sophisticated health scams

    So you'd rather trust AI than get a life-saving operation?
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    Councils are cracking down on artificial lawns—and the hidden cost isn’t what you’d expect

    If you need to cover an area you can use things like pebbles or forest mulch. Fake grass is dreadful for the environment. and it kills everything under it, weeds grow in it too.
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    Corporate watchdog slams superannuation funds on 'customer service', communications with retirees

    Your power of attorney ceases when the person dies. If they have not nominated a beneficiary in the super fund it will cause problems. The executor of the will would have to sort it all out.
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    Corporate watchdog slams superannuation funds on 'customer service', communications with retirees

    I don't know why all these HETSA members don't change to another fund.
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    Sydney couple’s $7,000 warning after years of ignoring roof pigeons leads to health scare

    I am in high-risk bushfire zone and all entry points to my roof are sealed to prevent ember access. we have no problems with wildlife except we can't grow anything edible, and wallabies ate and destroyed my 50 rose plants. Our neighbour had a huge python living in his roof space, which may have...
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    Why Australia Post's cashless move has seniors up in arms

    A new medicare card is normally posted to you automatically so I don't know why you'd have to apply for it, unless your details have changed etc.
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    $2 Woolworths item that could save your dog's life this snake season

    My son glanced out the window of our house and luckily saw our black cat chasing a huge red-bellied black snake across the yard. He ran out and caught the cat while the snake rushed off into the bush.
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    Police uncover euthanasia drug ring tied to 20 shocking deaths

    A dreadful story, none of those involved had medical qualifications. But please note, the English word is 'euthanase' from the noun 'euthanasia', not 'euthanise', the American version - actually it would then be 'euthanize'! We need to safeguard our spelling.
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    Got a dog? You might be required to spend time with them soon—here’s why

    Hospitals are always freezing the temp being set for the comfort of staff. Meanwhile the poor patiemts are often half naked in a hospital gown. I attend dialysis five hours a day three days a week. Its so cold in there we all have to wear winter clothes and have heated throws, winter and...
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    General Discussion Thread 08.07.2025

    My Generation by the Who.
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    Before you pack your bags, here’s how travel could change your Centrelink payments

    I can't travel anyway due to illness, but it seems fair that the energy supplement in ceased as you're not paying energy bills if you're out of the country. It's annoying that you'd have to apply for a new pension card when you returned if away for a long period.
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    Seniors Love Private Health Cover – But Can They Afford It?

    I will have to keep my private health cover as I am a dialysis patient. To go to a public hospital for this would be harder, and I'd have to travel further. Spending the day in an uncomfortable recliner chair three days a week is no picnic. I'd hate to rely on the public system as I know...
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    Retiring But Not Relaxing: Australia’s Age Pension Maze

    I found the pension application process was the most stressful thing I have ever done, and I have worked in life and death situations. Because I had a business, I had to get my accountant involved, and even he found the process overly complex. I also had to ring Icare to find details of two old...
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