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    Avoid a costly mistake: Learn how this simple bin act could cost you $312!

    This happened in my street, up the road at some of the other unit complexes they used to leave the bins out all the time making it impossible to walk up our steep hill. A letter from council was sent with threats of fines and now most people bring them in. As I usually bring our bins in, I am...
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    ‘Underground economy’ of counterfeit phones rips off vulnerable Aussies: ‘I was completely gutted’

    I get my phones, by no end top of the range Samsung, from JB Hi Fi, they set them up for me or you use smart switch on Samsung to transfer data from your old phone. I would definitely not buy from Facebook, Marketplace or Gumtree, have heard of too many people getting rippped off.
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    Different sizes and types but best of friends

    How wonderful, all look so content.
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    Aussie state faces fury of severe storms: Woolies' roof collapses amidst public safety concerns

    I have early warning set up on my computer and phone, no warnings came through on Thursday but just looking at the radar told me they were going to be severe.
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    Tragic overdose: Elderly Aussie’s death sparks outcry for accountability in healthcare standards

    You have made me concerned as I am on a Category 3 waiting list for hernia surgery. Hope they have changed the mesh or whatever they do now.
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    Tragic overdose: Elderly Aussie’s death sparks outcry for accountability in healthcare standards

    No I had had prednisone of the years =, highest dose was 50mg but the doctor put me on 100mg bd.
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    Mischa floofy cat

    Me too, I rent and my darling was a stray, if I couldn't keep her in a rental, life wouldn't be worthwhile.
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    Mischa floofy cat

    What a stunning cat, she is magnificient.
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    Tragic overdose: Elderly Aussie’s death sparks outcry for accountability in healthcare standards

    Unfortunately, this happens quite often not necessarily eventuating in death but often serious worsening of conditions. I can speak from experience where a doctor in a private hospital gave me twice the dose of prednisone that I should have had. He then went away for the weekend. I got quite...
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    Grandfather with dementia tragically dies after care home staff fail to follow vital instructions

    My aunt had alzheimers and was only allowed thickened liquids for this very reason. They asked me to feed her these and eventually I said no because of the choking possibility. I said to the nursing home it was their job and if anything happened I didnt' want it on my watch. They had too few...
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    Experts reveal why the Centrelink pension won't cut it for Aussies in retirement

    I am just grateful for receiving an Aged Pension. There is no money left over for frivolous items, I dont' buy chocolate or biscuits. It is very basic food for myself. Unfortunately, I have a cat with two illnesses who has to have special food, but that is my choice to keep her healthy buy...
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    'A Star is Born' icon Kris Kristofferson (88) passes away

    RIP Kris thank you for the music.
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    Australians face long wait time for GP appointments, pharmacists expand services

    I can wait up to 3 weeks to see my GP as she only works a couple of days a week and this is in the city. I am prepared to do that because she is really good.
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    Dianella flowers

    So pretty
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    The people have spoken: ALDI unveils shoppers’ 8 favourite products

    My own Aldi favourite is their light fruit cake, doesn't crumble when sliced and my neighbours also comment it is better than the other supermarkets.
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    Airlines apologise after distressing plane incident leaves passengers in pain

    I lost my hearing flying home from Melbourne many years ago on a Qantas flight. I think it had something to do with pressurisation. Had to go immediately to the hospital to see an ENT who put grommets in my ears to open them up. He said never to fly again, which I haven't.
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    Our Bella

    So very sorry for the loss of your beautiful Bella, she was very cute and is happy and whole over the Rainbow Bridge. Only gone from your sight, forever in your heart.
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    Monet?

    Fascinating photography
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