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    March 2024 Pension Indexation: What to Expect

    I am sorry to see so many people talk the rubbish about people preferring to be on unemployment benefits than find work , and equally the rubbish about single mothers having children to milk the system. After reading the responses to this article I am ending my subscription to Seniors...
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    'Aged Care Funding Increase Expected in Budget: Is 'a decade of inadequate funding' almost over?

    I am a renter in an Retirement Village (owned by the community).
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    'Aged Care Funding Increase Expected in Budget: Is 'a decade of inadequate funding' almost over?

    The Indigenous Australians get no more support than any other Australians. They get the same Aged Pension, the same jobseeker etc.
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    Unsatisfied with self-serve checkouts? Discover the complaint many Coles shoppers share about this store feature

    I have seen long lines at self serve checkouts and just one 'assisted ' check out open at WW. It seems there are plenty of staff but they ae all in the aisles completing 'on line' orders. I don't mind online ordering for 'click and collect' apart from the fact that when an item is not in...
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    Witness the heart-warming Woolworths gesture that kept everyone cool during a scorching day

    I would think it is the manager, rather than the corporation, that made this gesture. I haven't seen it at the woolworths here . Those of you with outlets that offer such thoughtful gestures should congratulate the Manager and staff.
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    Secure extra income without compromising your pension - Here's how!

    I know how work bonus Works. I would like to report Self Employment income , Centrelink does NOT give me the option. It seems to only have employee/employee questions.
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    King Charles $5 note snub triggers backlash: 'A disappointment to many Australians'

    Have you researched when the Queen was put on the $5 note? I would prefer Australian flora and fauna on the notes. Otherwise we could end up with Australian people on our notes who are later proven to be corrupt. I really do not want to see the British monarchy on our new notes, nor on our...
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    Rug detail mishap sends shoppers into fits of laughter: 'I can't look at it!'

    Not a FUNNY experience at all. Opened package on Christmas Eve to put child's bike together only to find there were NO pedals.
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    Did this Coles shopper take it too far? Other shoppers were outraged

    It is the same at WW here in Benalla. The staff are so busy doing Click and collect, there are not enough to staff the checkouts. WW is attempting to force shoppers to use self check out.
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    Secure extra income without compromising your pension - Here's how!

    Thank you. Ido know what it is and what pensions it applies to. I would like to know what my work bonus is currently.
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    Secure extra income without compromising your pension - Here's how!

    I have looked all around Centrelink (in MyGov) I annot find Work Bonus
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    Don't Be a Victim: myGov Email Scam Returns to Australia - Learn How to Spot the Fraud

    This one from twitter called itself MyGov Support
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    Scammers are targeting major stores — Here's how one woman learned the hard way

    Here are some Identity Thieving Scammers. Do Not under any circumstances use/interact with My Gov Support on Twitter. One of them has already disappeared . @myGovausp @myGovhelpau. I have spent most of 2 days contacting ServicesAustraliaReportScamsandIdentityTheft (1800941126)...
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