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  1. Sloopy

    63-year-old woman defies odds by having a baby with 26-year-old husband

    I was bitterly disappointed when I miscarried my last pregnancy at 43. By the time I turned 53, I was relieved, as I realised just how much harder it would have been to keep up with a child in my 50s than when I had my other children in my 20s/30s. There's a reason why fertility declines as we...
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    'Old-school' discipline is back? Parents share thoughts on classroom guidelines

    I believe it SHOULD be up to the parents to teach respect and polite conduct, but it seems too few do. Unfortunately, those least likely to instill such values in their children are also those most likely to complain at/abuse teachers for any disciplinary action against their offspring...
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    More reforms in 2024 federal budget to ‘balance cost of living’

    Everybody who is so worried about the unemployed 'unfairly' getting an increase can probably relax and pause their outrage. The Treasurer has made it as clear as he possibly can that it won't be happening. Bad luck for all the Seniors not quite old enough to get the Age Pension and not disabled...
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    ACCC introduces new laws to reduce toppling furniture dangers

    It probably helped that when we were growing up, furniture was much heavier than what is around today!
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    ACCC introduces new laws to reduce toppling furniture dangers

    It doesn't affect me as I am not a renter and my children are well and truly adults, but the way things are today so many people are renting with children. All very well for the government to bring in this safety measure, but a bit short-sighted to claim it solves the problem given tenancy laws.
  6. Sloopy

    ACCC introduces new laws to reduce toppling furniture dangers

    Bad luck for renters, who are in most cases forbidden from attaching anything to walls!
  7. Sloopy

    'Emotional blackmail': Landlord's shocking confession outrages Aussie tenants

    Maybe illegal, but plenty of pet owners would rather have to pay a pet bond than either get rid of their pet or not have somewhere to live themselves.
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    Neighbour's note about her baby leaves new mum ‘in tears’, sparking community debate

    Some people aren't happy unless they've got something to whinge about!
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    Give the gift of sweet dreams with Emma Sleep’s Mother’s Day deals!

    This "article" had no # marking.
  10. Sloopy

    Welfare boost on the horizon: Treasurer hints at significant increase ahead of federal budget

    Yes they do. I was on Newstart for 2 years in my 60s before getting the pension. When I transferred it was an increase of 50% income, much easier to manage.
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    Welfare boost on the horizon: Treasurer hints at significant increase ahead of federal budget

    Even in the unlikely event that they get that increase, it will still be LOWER than the Age Pension, so no "massive drop". As for Albo's mother, no, she didn't, as she was severely disabled by Rheumatoid arthritis.
  12. Sloopy

    Mislabeled Target product leaves family stunned and kitchen a mess

    Adding cold liquid to a hot ceramic pan is a recipe for disaster - what has happened to common sense?
  13. Sloopy

    Afterpay debuts 'delay and decide' scheme: Financial flexibility or folly?

    Having been caught up in both the Optus and MBP data breaches, I too am very cautious about using my card online. I use Afterpay for this reason, and further protect my main account by having a separate account with a different bank, out of which I pay Afterpay and any other online shopping...
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    Australian healthcare brand outperforms weight loss drug records in clinical trials

    Indeed, seems that this is likely, although despite the newsletter headline, there is no mention of Jenny Craig in the article (unless my morning caffeine-boost has failed and I just didn't see it).
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    Woolworths aims to guide Aussies from fresh produce to healthy habits through this subtle detail

    Coles and Aldi also usually have their entrances at the fruit and vegetable section.
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