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    Casual dining chains struggle with shifting tastes of customers

    I always thought Sizzlers were great and I understand their difficulties but I still miss them. I remember the long queues just to get a table and I would think that the same would apply if they reopened today (Please).
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    Discover the Secret Tactics of Australia's Latest Airline to Win You Over!

    It is good to hear that in the wake of recent Airline Companies going under (I don't like the term crash) there is still someone around who has the intestinal fortitude to try it again. The only thing that concerns me is that I am sure I read somewhere that the nickname for Koalas is DROP-BEARS...
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    Is Your Town's Street Name Sparking Outrage? See Why This South Australian Lane is Causing a Stir!

    Oh my God, don't rename it Rome Street or we will be in trouble particularly if your name is Roman i.e., Ceasar oh dam, forgot about Ceasars Casino in Las Vegas, that's going to be a world issue all stemming from some micro digit little scumbag that does not want to recognise the pioneering that...
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    Shocking Act at the Water's Edge Sparks Public Fury: Are People Losing Their Minds?

    I don't know what the fuss is about, it was feeding time, that's what they were doing!
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    Outrage grows over pricing of iconic snack as Aussies voice their concerns

    Puts a new argument about Supermarket prices being too high don't you think?
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    Woman's kind gesture at checkout leads to surprising outcome

    Addiction is a terrible curse. Cigarettes and alcohol are probably the most common cause. Addicts who depend on alcohol and cigarettes can turn very nasty if they cannot get their regular fix so in the kindness of this lady paying for their few basic groceries she could have been saving someone...
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    Westpac axes cardless cash withdrawals from their ATMs nationwide

    It protects your cards from accidental or intentional scanning by being made from a resistant material, usually a lightweight metal. For instance, if you are going through something like an Opal reader at a railway station, the other cards in your wallet or purse are not scanned either. Your...
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    International tax developments and why they matter to Australians— by Noel Whittaker

    So, my understanding of the Canadians' situation is that they made their Accountants work for their fees for a change and made the customers' assets move to a different and probably untraceable location to avoid the tax increase. I see this as making the accountants wealthier, the...
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    Family struggles with ballooning $415,000 reverse mortgage after parent's death

    Under the Responsible Lending Act that came in around 2019, the lender has to prove the ability of the borrower to pay back the loan. This has not been done correctly with this customer and all the bank has looked at is the security of the loan. What was this person at 92 years old doing while...
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    Qantas apologises after accidentally airing 'inappropriate' entertainment content

    I have no words as I am trying desperately to avoid my smirk being sensed by anyone around me. Lol.
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    Government funding disparities raise concerns over wildlife protection

    They eat very quietly and almost respectfully. They are a joy to watch and they get up to some hilarious antics. As far as bread is concerned I only give them niblets of multigrain bread which does them no harm at all.
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    Struggling with phone issues lately? See why telco complaints are taking longer than ever

    Thanks Vicki their last advice 3 days ago was that a specialist was now looking after the issue and that I would receive a call from the specialist within 24 hours from 3 days ago. I did get a missed call from someone called Vicki (hope it was not you LOL) and when I called the phone number back...
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    Struggling with phone issues lately? See why telco complaints are taking longer than ever

    How about this = I have been waiting for more than 7 years, yes, SEVEN (7) years for one of the major telco's to resolve an issue of some broken promises and lies, how about that for service?
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    Whispers of illness: Former PM reveals shocking details about Queen Elizabeth II’s death

    Very well said Julie, it could only be Boris Johnson who could make such comment regarding the late Queen. He is pathetic. Many of us are still mourning the loss of someone we have known and loved for most of our lives.
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    Food Authority confirms safe consumption of affected tomatoes amid virus claims

    Back to Tomatoes, I would have no hesitation eating tomatoes or capsicum, etc at present. Our experts are paid a lot of chilli dollars to keep us safe and if they say it's OK then it's OK with me!
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    Government funding disparities raise concerns over wildlife protection

    I feed cockatoos in my back Garden here at Woonona NSW. Afternoon feeds will represent about 40 birds and include other species at times. They are so tame with me that I can walk around them and feed them by hand, especially with multigrain bread when I have it spare. I am sure many other people...
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    Average debt among BNPL users declines, late fees remain concerning for many

    I use Afterpay regularly for goods I need such as clothing, things for home, etc. It is a great system that if used properly is a great way to not miss out on bargains. I try to pay my fortnightly payments a bit ahead of time and when I buy anything it is always just after my pension is paid to...
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    Does anyone know what's wrong with our plant?

    All the above is great advice but - DON'T FORGET TO TALK TO IT. They get very moody if you ignore them and can cause immense damage (Day of the Triffids).
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