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  1. J

    This simple photo taken at a supermarket checkout ignited a massive debate—see why it's causing such an uproar!

    'We employ more people than ever before..'. A pointless statement as it has no relevance to the topic under discussion: self service compared to 'real' service, checkouts. These many extra staff members are NOT at checkouts of either type. They are collating and or filling on- line orders...
  2. J

    Bunnings stands by in-store pet policy amid ‘dog-free’ hour outcry

    I do not understand why people think their dogs need to be with them in-store while shopping, or at busy markets, unless they are a trained, proper support dog such as a seeing-eye dog. It is sometimes hard enough negotiating aisles and market paths without having to also do a dance to avoid...
  3. J

    Could Coles and Woolworths' new surveillance tactics backfire? Here's what experts say

    A simple solution to this problem - Suoermarket 'giants' need to employ sufficient staff to bring back all their FULL SERVICE checkouts. The only exit from a store should be at the front, through a checkout, even if you are leaving without any products to purchase. I totally disagree with all...
  4. J

    Apple pie bread pudding

    What a disappointing attitude. It is NOT easy for everyone to look up / work out the necessary 'translations' and comparisons. If I, for instance, want to include something in a magazine published/produced in another country, I would want potential readers to understand what I have presented...
  5. J

    Apple pie bread pudding

    This sounds and looks delicious but .... perhaps for Australian readers of Australian magazines recipe weights should be in metric measures, ingredients should be as named in Australia eg. plain flour or self-raising flour, condiments included should be as available here or alternatives listed...
  6. J

    Shoppers are feeling unsettled with this new 'invasive' feature at Coles

    Why would you choose to shop in businesses that increasingly treat all their customers as potential criminals?? And to those respondents who say 'if you are not doing anything wrong what's the problem?' (and don't mind being seen as potential thieves rather than valued customers) .. I suggest...
  7. J

    Are you ready for a cashless society? How Coles' latest change will affect your shopping routine

    To the respondent who said cash was mainly used by 'criminals and tax cheats' - how appallingly ignorant and short-sighted you are.
  8. J

    Why did Qantas forcibly remove a 78-year-old Vietnam Veteran from business class?

    I do not understand why anyone would choose to fly with this airline. Their service has been appalling for years not just since covid. After being brought up to support 'our' airline I gave up abour 20 years ago. I would never recommend them to fellow Aussies or my overseas friends.
  9. J

    Could Australia go cashless in just three years? Here's what a finance expert wants you to know

    No cash means EVERY financial transaction you make is trackable by banks, governments, not to mention nefarious scammers. OF COURSE, governments want a cashless society. They can then control EVERY INDIVIDUAL, EVERY MARKET, EVERYWHERE. The right to be able to spend our earnings in any legal...
  10. J

    Are your airfares set to soar? Virgin Australia's grim news for travellers amid emission reductions

    Possible 500% increase in airfares? Unbelievable! So .. in an effort to 'save the world', companies will put themselves out of business? Or provide services only for the extremely wealthy? Back to the Dark Ages for the rest of us. This is 'progress'???? Ridiculous.
  11. J

    Woolworths' BIG change: They’re doing what with their shopping trolleys?!

    Go fully 'woke preachy', Woolworths, and just sell what YOU deem the 'right' foods. After all, this move informs us your business 'leaders' think we are too childish to make our own informed choices. Why not go the whole hog and move on to all the other categories of merchandise in your stores...
  12. J

    Pinapple crisp perfect deserts top with icream

    What is a 'stick of butter'? 'All purpose flour'? Translating recipes into Australian measures and terms before including them in an Australian newsletter would be appreciared. Thank you.
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