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    Home Economics Class

    I still have a copy of my original school cookbook from the '70s called "Cookery the Australian Way"
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    Payments jump delivers welcome financial relief for pensioners

    Some of this information is incorrect. https://www.dss.gov.au/income-support-payments/social-security-indexation
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    Chips sandwiches

    Chip Roll was my go to at high school. A buttered roll and a packet of Salt and Vinegar chips at recess kept me going for the rest of the day.
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    These green bins have everyone talking—but only a few know the full story

    We've had our green bin collected weekly for years. Our yellow (recycling) and red (general waste) collected fortnightly ever since the green bin was introduced.
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    Are you paying too much upfront? Simple trick helps Aussie save $1,600

    I've been doing this for over 40 years. First in an accounts book then in a spreadsheet. All utilities are paid fortnightly when my pension arrives and for those yearly bills (insurances, car rego, etc) I put into a high interest account and add to it fortnightly as well. I have another account...
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    Would you be OK with your parcel being tossed like this?

    It was my back gate and locked, he didn't try the front door.
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    Would you be OK with your parcel being tossed like this?

    I have had parcels dropped over the fence.
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    Genius or major safety risk? Kmart shopper’s clever bathroom trick sparks debate

    I put a make-up pad on my toothbrush base with the charge connection through a hole in the pad. Catches all the drips and keeps the charger clean.
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