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I was told by a friend that our local animal park will take old chickens from anyone who wants rid of them. I naively asked why they wanted a chicken display among all the crocs and wallabies, only to be told they are used to feed the crocs!! Wow!! I would have never thought of that, and I have...

I already commented about my loss of pension, but, of course, the next thing to happen was that my daily contribution to age care level 2 went up from around $3 to $12. That is $84 a week out of my non existent pension! Maybe it's time to give up the age care package!!

We just had our pension cancelled as Centrelink chose to revalue our investment properties which took us over the asset limit. But it makes no difference to our income. The rents coming in do not change, so unless we sell up and spend all the cash generated we are stuck with no income. Madness...

I August, without notice or even notification, Centerlink cancelled both my husband and my Pensions. So we now classify as self funded retirees. Obviously we are challenging their decision, which was to revalue our 3 investment properties, one by over 30%. So the consequences so far are:: our...

Sounds good, but doesn't cover our area. What a shame!

Sorry, but I just don't get it!!

I have bought several items from Temu. One I returned and they sent me a return label so it cost me nothing, a couple of others they said keep it and refunded me anyway. Both good experiences.

Or use cash. Once I know one of my suppliers (restaurant, coffee shop etc) adds a surcharge, I make sure I have cash to pay. BUT: it i'ts getting harder to find an ATM that doesn't charge for withdrawing cash! Catch 22??