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    Aussies are furious with a Chemist Warehouse employee who shared the perfect budget dupe of a $65 ‘age-rewind’ beauty favourite

    Nope, no interest what's so ever, not since I found out I am allergic to some of the chemicals that they use in makeup. I'm not even able to use perfume for the same reason unless it's an all-natural perfume, and yes, they do exist.
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    How do you stay healthy when the cost of living is going up?

    We grow all of our veggies, and fruit trees in pots. I make all of our yogurt and bread. Currently looking at the possibility of making cheese as well.
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    Is this boy the reincarnation of a dead woman? The internet is freaking out!

    Exactly the same. There are too many coincidences, unexplained encounters, time displacements, time ripples, and cases of deja vu that have no known explanations. I also have sufficient proof regarding reincarnation, intricate details of people, animals, houses, and places I have never been to...
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    Australia Is Dragging Its Feet On Healthy Eating. In 5 Years We’ve Made Woeful Progress

    It's an answer a lot of people may or may not be aware of. Australia is falling behind other democratic countries when it comes to regulating corporate influence over our federal politicians. There are industries that continue to use their wealth to manipulate Australia’s democratic...
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    Are beer-battered olives this summer’s next big food trend? Try them out and see for yourself!

    This is not a new thing. Battered, stuffed, and breaded olives have been around for years. I was taught how to make these by an old Italian lady 40-odd years ago. If these are not done right then they will be very salty due to the brine. You need to remove the brine from the olives first.
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    Meghan Markle, Naomi Campbell, and more: Hotel manager reveals nasty celebrity encounters in tell-all book

    Unfortunately, there are celebrities that believe they are holier than thou, entitled, self-centered, self-absorbed, etc. and that they should get the attention that they deserve. Having worked within the hospitality industry, you develop a thick skin in relation to these types of people...
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    Men Think They’re Brighter Than They Are And Women Underestimate Their IQ. Why?

    Women are consistently passed over when employers want “brainy” workers or need help with intellectually demanding tasks. Persistent gender biases still cast men as intellectually superior to women, meaning women are less likely to be hired or seen to be as capable of handling “smart” roles...
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    Woman hailed as a ‘kitchen god’ for easy butter-spreading hack

    I remember the butter curler. You could also get them with a melon baller on the other end as well. Unfortunately, you cannot get them these days, if you do come across them they are approx. $15.00 each or there is one available that's a butter curler and spreader, it looks similar to a knife...
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    This woman's nauseating act on a three-hour plane trip has people talking

    If nail polish is classified as a dangerous and prohibited product by Australia Post as it is not permitted on airlines, why was it allowed onto the plane in the first place? Surely one of the airline stewards should have said something.
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    Lose weight without missing out on the holiday cheer: Five drink swaps to cut calorie intake

    Presseco has an Alcohol Volume of 12.0%. Low-calorie wines are those that are usually low in both sugar and alcohol, not necessarily both it could be just low in sugar only. Some styles of wine inherently possess fewer calories per 150mL serving, such as the following: Sparkling rosé: 122...
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    Professional cleaner puts a popular cleaning 'hack' to the test – is it really effective?

    Grass clippings are nitrogen-based which is why they are great for composts, as they help to break down the compost. They are also great for use as fertilizer as well. If anyone uses certain herbicides and pesticides, those could become part of the clippings, as well.
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    Lose weight without missing out on the holiday cheer: Five drink swaps to cut calorie intake

    I switched to non-alcoholic wines years ago and the non-alcoholic tastes exactly the same except without the headache or hangover.... There are more and more non-alcoholic beverages which are available these days ranging from beer to wine (red, white, sparkling, & dessert wines).
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    Shoppers slam store for selling $14 sliced bread, retailer hits back!

    I make sourdough bread from scratch and the starter can take up to 14 days (depending on room temperature) even before you can use it to make the bread. When the starter is ready for use, Mix the Dough, then Bulk Ferment (or Bulk Proof) the Dough, Shape the Dough, then Final Proof and...
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    Woolworths customers are outraged after beloved service gets the axe

    Rainchecks have been around for years and they were only offered as an alternative to placate customers if something was out of stock and specials were not included in rainchecks. The staff would then have to ring around other stores to get the item and qty that the customer wanted, then notify...
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    Meal delivery service slammed after mum’s nasty mince meat discovery: ‘Revolting without a doubt’

    We used Hello Fresh for a few months and then things went south with the quality of the food, even had a broken container of yogurt and an open packet of chicken, the box could not be used and had to be thrown out. My sister-in-law was also getting Hello Fresh for her disabled son so he could...
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    Exciting news! Australians to see a $230 bill reduction with major energy package finally approved

    All households and low-income ($37,000 or less) earners, as well as certain small businesses (manufacturing), should be getting the $230 bonus. With the phasing out of the use of gas, diesel, and petrol, everyone will eventually end up having to use either solar or electricity, however, the...
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    Prince Harry accuses ‘officials’ of lying to protect Prince William

    No one will ever know the truth as the truth always ends up distorted either by social media, paparazzi, or even documentaries.
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    Never follow these three popular cleaning ‘hacks’, warns a professional cleaner

    You could try mixing baking (or bi-carb) soda into a paste in a 3:1 ratio with water and scrubbing into the stain with an old toothbrush. If the shirts are made from natural fibers you can use hydrogen peroxide, however, do not use it on any synthetic fibers.
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    An elderly woman with dementia was allegedly robbed of $23,000 by her aged care worker

    The process for accreditation has changed. The facility where my partner works are going through the process now with the commission and they are there for the complete week. They have just finished going through all the paperwork for training to make sure everyone has received training and...
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    Never follow these three popular cleaning ‘hacks’, warns a professional cleaner

    FYI Vinegar should never be used on these items:- Hardwood floors - Vinegar is acidic and can dull or damage the finish on hardwood floors. Waxed wood furniture - Just like hardwood floors, vinegar can eat away at the wax finish on wood furniture, leaving it looking dull and cloudy. Vinyl or...
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