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    Duchess steps back amid changing dynamics in their relationship

    In time Harry will realise the mistake he made in marrying this social climber. Will he be taken back into the fold or live with the error for all time? Who knows! He has lost a great deal - his country up to a point, his brother, his royal status - whatever happens I wish him the very best as...
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    From dream to nightmare: Distressing reality of retirement living for Aussie seniors

    The govt. should step in here and make clear and reasonable rules concerning these villages. People in many cases do not understand that one does not buy the land, only the dwelling. The contracts are unclear and hard to understand, especially for the old. Going into one of these places, is...
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    Police urge community vigilance to combat growing thefts

    I would like to point out a new kind of theft. I recently used my visa card to pay a bill over the phone and was charged $11.29 as a card fee. The Company concerned was Smoke Alarm Services. I rang the ACCC and the Office of Fair Trading and passed on their name! Do not know if this will do any...
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    Australians face long wait time for GP appointments, pharmacists expand services

    Whenever I want a doctor's appointment, he is either booked out or on holidays. Most times if I only want a script, I cut my tablets in half to make them last until I can see him. However I once had a UTI and had to wait for ages. Doctors on the whole do not care about their patients and the...
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    Australians Are Furious! See How Much Coles and Woolworths Are Charging for Tim Tams – Is It a National Scandal?

    Everyone is trying to rip us off these days. It never ends. Woolworths at Woodford are experts in this area.
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    Diva behaviour? Insider reports reveal one Royal Family member's attitude towards staff members

    I have a feeling that deep down Harry now regrets his choice of a wife. He has lost his royal status, his family in the U.K., his country and his brother. I think Miss Difficult is a social climber. In time Harry will realise his error but I don't know what he will do about it!
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    A Most Elaborate Scam - AFP Impersonation

    I do not use social media at all as it is not worth the risk.
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    Government unveils $5.6 billion investment in transformative aged care reforms

    Try to avoid aged care at all costs! no homes. These places are death camps - people suffer from near starvation, wrong medication, not being washed, falling out of bed, general neglect - all while the so called carers enjoy life! No one in an aged care home wants to be there. Live alone even if...
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    Slash your expenses with this tradie's genius trick to dodge annoying $10 fees!

    I paid a bill to the ATO over the phone using my card. I was charged $10.39 - a card fee. I thought this was over the top even for the Taxation Dept. and the powers that be want cash to go and the fantastic plastic to be used instead. I hate to think how much we will all be slugged for using...
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    Tax season trap: How to spot and avoid latest phishing scams

    I am not computer clever but in times of doubt switch off everything - leave it for while - then turn it on again - everything is working fine - no problems. If the computer is off what can anyone do to it!!
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    This man nearly lost $3 million to a scam with just a single text – Here's how to protect yourself

    What hope is there for the old to navigate this new world of technology!
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    Surging aged care prices create unexpected living costs—find out why!

    Govts. waste money like there is no tomorrow! but punish the old. I am sick of all the help for people with children. If you cannot afford to look after them don't have them! The Govt. only cares about families - nothing and no one else!
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    Your 3G phone might still work! How delay in shutdown affects you

    Do not know how to text 3 to anything and understand nothing about 3G but will have to struggle through somehow!
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    Shocking Discovery: See the 'Disgusting' Act an Australian Man Committed with a Kangaroo in Broad Daylight!

    the penalties are never enough for these crimes. Jail sentences need to increase as well as fines and the judges need to have the balls to apply them!
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    The bad guys? Consumer group takes The Good Guys to court for misleading shoppers

    We have been ripped off by the so called Good Guys over a frig. - unpriced to start with and price boosted up to take advantage of govt. help which was intended for the customer not for the Sly Guys. Very bad store - avoid them at all costs!
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    You won't believe what this dog did in a Guzman y Gomez that has Aussie diners outraged – see the 'gross' act now!

    The dog seems to have better manners than some humans - leave him where he is!
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    Telstra rings changes: Mobile plan costs dial up concerns amidst price hikes!

    All I know is that if one needs to phone Telstra be prepared for a long wait before one finds a human who speaks English that you can understand. There's the push button this and that, music, talk to the machine or an Asian who is very polite but so hard to understand . My husband has been...
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    Jurassic Park star's inspiring journey to remission: 'It's great to be alive'

    I know only too well what he is going through - lost my husband after a 14 month fight to the same thing. Hang in there Neil - just maybe they will find a cure before we have to part with you!
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