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  1. J

    Bag of lollies

    My parents had a general store in country NSW when I was late primary school and first couple of years of high school in the early to mid 1960s. For 6d ( sixpence = 6 pennies) you could get a sizeable bag of lollies: choc buddies and liquorice blocks were 4 a 1d ( 1 penny), most other lollies...
  2. J

    Cutting through the beef: Aussie shopper's meaty experiment reveals clear winner!

    One purchase frome ONE supermarket and one from ONE butcher. Is this a real market test of price and quality? I don't think so. I don't question the two results in this 'test", however there is an absence of comparisons upon which to make a generalised conclusion between meat from a supermarket...
  3. J

    Debate sizzles after controversial change in Bunnings sausages, splitting opinions in the middle

    I have never seen bread rolls at any Bunnings sausage sizzle in Victoria - city or regional stores. And it's probably been said - but generally the 'Bunnings' sausagle sizzles are run by community groups, such as primary schools, as fund raisers. It is those groups who supply the food and...
  4. J

    Kmart’s new knitwear line is flying off the shelves—find out why!

    More KMart cheap items made where? I would check the 'Made in ..' tag before even thinking of trying something on.
  5. J

    Your grocery bill has skyrocketed for the past years thanks to these factors

    Not sure the given list is truly relative to 'real' cost of living issues as the majority of items on it are non-essentials - lollies etc.
  6. J

    Sooo easy 3 ingredients fruit slices

    Good one. Will try it this week.
  7. J

    Is your Pre Paid Funeral Really Paid

    Condolences to SR, and also thanks for bringing this to everyone's attention. I think this situation is appalling - preying on family at a highly emotional time. Rather than purchasing a prepaid funeral - which seems to be total misnomer in this sad case at least - I think it's better to...
  8. J

    Woolworths shopper discovers a secret to slash 10 per cent off their bill: ‘I’m gonna do this on purpose!’

    So many of us like to complain about the sneaky practices employed by supermarkets, yet are cheering for shoppers deliberately 'gaming' their loyalty cards. I hope this does not eventally have a negative impact on ALL shoppers by changes to supermarket, and other, loyalty programs.
  9. J

    Tech Talk with Dr Al: Electric Vehicles – Save the Planet or Spend Your Money?

    How 'green' are EV's really? They have to be charged using our existing power supply which in Australia is still heavily coal- based. Therefore not so 'green'. How are the batteries manufactured? Through massive increases in mineral mining which has resultant major environmental impacts...
  10. J

    Big Four banks’ controversial move leaves thousands of Aussies feeling abandoned

    As a 'subsidiary of the Commonwealth Bank', Bankwest is at the very least, the junior partner to a Big 4 member. That is a very close relationship, and would have a large impact on their activities and conduct.
  11. J

    Traveller shares warning after costly boarding pass blunder

    While I feel a little sorry for this travellor, my main response is 'How naive can an adult be in this day and age?' We are constantly reminded NOT to share personal details and photos with clear and/or hidden data, online. He should be thankful his valuable lesson didn't cost him more.
  12. J

    Coles insiders leak checkout secret after shopper’s ‘awkward and weird’ experience

    If for some odd reason I decided to use a self service checkout ( not likely) I would scan items as I wanted to depending on how I wanted to load my bags and trolley.
  13. J

    Qantas unveils mesmerising new in-flight safety video

    Great video. Loved every aspect of it. Great for all passengers, Aussies and others, as it highlights so many wonderful places around the world. Commentary by employees and FF members are more personal, and the safety messages succinct and to the point.
  14. J

    This photo reveals the dark side of Australia's 'cashless future'

    It's not only banks that want a cashless society. Governments aren't stepping in to stop this because they too will benefit enormously if cash is no longer used. Why? BECAUSE EVERY SINGLE TRANSACTION WE MAKE COULD, AND POSSIBLY WOULD, BE TRACKED BY GOVERNMENT BODIES. The only possible way to at...
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