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    Relief for renters: Australia records biggest rent decline in 4 years, research says

    I rent in Government housing and am lucky, I waited a long time to get my unit but am grateful to have a roof over my head and my cats. Everything is a struggle on an age pension which I am luck to have. But I feel for a younger family member struggling to pay rent with two young ones under 5...
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    Community mourns as two lifelong friends pass away in tragic collision

    I also send my condolences to the family of these ladies and their community. So very sad.
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    Tablecloths in the ‘70s

    We used to have a red one. Used inside and outdoors.
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    Keep your pets warm and stylish with Petstock's winter range

    I must be one to the stupid ones, I don't put clothes on my cat, but she has plenty of plush blankets to snuggle into an as she is older she is starting to feel the cold. At the moment I am knitting neonate kitten jumpers for a rescue organisation because yes animals do feel cold. I have no...
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    Popular electric vehicle explosion left firefighter's face burned

    Not only are the batteries dangerous, but the vehicles because they are quiet come up on you so quickly that you dont' hear them as well. I have had incidences of this happening to me and I have heard, needs to be verified, that Guide Dogs and Assistance Dogs cannot hear them either. They may be...
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    Experts raise concern as surge in contagious virus cases threatens Aussie babies and seniors

    I agree, I went to hospital with RSV and they were going to put me in an induced coma and intubate me. I escaped that with good medical staff and some other thinking. I never want to go there again.
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    Documentary exposes ‘harmful metals’ in popular Temu products

    I just looked at my order and they combined the postage on all of the items?
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    Walking to school

    Yes I remember walking to school, quite a distance in surbubia up a narrow track with your friends. There was no thought of stranger danger back then. There were no buses and our parents certainly didn't drive us to primary school. It was only when we got to high school, that we got the bus to...
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    Documentary exposes ‘harmful metals’ in popular Temu products

    I was looking for some craft items and went to Temu but found what I wanted on Wish, probably another Chinese site. But found Wish cheaper than Temu for what I was looking for. We will see what they are like when they arrive.
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    Experts raise concern as surge in contagious virus cases threatens Aussie babies and seniors

    I had RSV a few years ago and never want it again. I asked my GP about the vaccination for adults but it costs $300, a lot of money when on the pension. She said the Government may bring it down. As an at risk person, I would be very grateful if the Government helped to subsidise this...
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    Little green visitor to our garden.

    What a wonderful photo, love it.
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    Ribwort plantain

    I remember making Daisy chains but not using them as a gun
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    Iconic actress hints at retirement amid health struggles—‘I can’t even see!’

    I am sorry to hear this about such a wonderful actress. It goes to highlight that we all should have eye checks regularly when we get older. I feel for her but admire her indomitable spirit.
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    Power struggle: Aussie woman’s shocking bill blunder leaves her in the dark!

    I have a few friends who are with Alinta and they have had nothing but trouble. I suppose it happens with other suppliers as well. We don't have a smart meter but always check my bill to make sure it is an actual read not an estimate read.
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    Breathless in bed: Aussie grandma's health hiccup unmasks medical mishap

    I had the recall notice from a respiratory physician and went on to Philips' website and registered my machine. It took a while with lots of emails but they eventually sent me a dreamstation machine. This was a couple of years ago now. I got notification of a class action but because my machine...
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    Autumn Colors at the Lake's edge...NZ

    Beautiful
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    Busselton WA - Sunset

    Breathtaking
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    'Slow down!': ALDI shoppers reveal frustrations toward fellow shoppers

    My gripe with Aldi is one full service check out operator has to go and sort out the problems of the self serve checkouts. I feel for the Aldi employees, they have to be everywhere. There has been the odd occasion where someone will push in front of me and my support worker, but it is a very...
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    Hospitals warn Aussies about surge of triple-virus cases. Are you protected?

    By last night's news, it sounds as if it is in Queensland as well. Just take precautions when out, I know I will be wearing a mask again because I am in the group of immuno comprimised. And also have sanitiser in my handbag. There are so many people coughing and sneezing up here. Welcome to winter.
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    Ocean sunset

    Amazing colours and cloud formation
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