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    Shopper disappointed over gruesome discovery on Woolworths roast chicken: ‘I’m so put off chicken’

    Glad they got the FULL REFUND of their TOTAL SHOP amount !!! How interesting. The store manager would have deemed a $40.00 refund worth it to make them go away.
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    ‘Crazy influx’ of snake sightings everywhere as warmer season begins

    I think that education is needed regarding snakes. They do have a bad reputation which is generally an exaggeration of their presence and is in some cases unfounded. They can get gentle and in some cases non-toxic. There is a Facebook page, Australian Snake Identifiers, who give great advice and...
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    You Won't Believe How a Tradie's $9,600 Hole Fine Took an Unexpected Turn – Council Admits Mistake!

    How difficult should it have been for council workers to deal with this in the first place. I think this Tradie is amazing and the council should refund any monies he had to pay in fines plus his legal costs and they also should pay him some compensation for both his time and stress, He should...
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    ‘What’s the point?’: Man slams Woolworths over excessive use of this item in stores

    I totally understand this but I always feel that loose fruit has been touched and played with by many humans of all sizes during it's shelf life and therefore has to be thoroughly washed before consumption, it still feels wrong even after a good scrub. The plastic wrap versions are handled by a...
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    Authorities catch Aussie store bottling up trouble after selling alcohol without licence

    Obtaining a liquor licence is a long and protracted event, and establishments that have one will agree. It is also quite expensive, so for people who import and retail alcoholic products without a licence, the fine should be a minimum of $110,000.00, with a closure of business notice and seizure...
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    Powering up relief: Premier’s $116 million plan aims to lighten the load for social housing residents

    Bring back Holden, Ford, Toyota, Mitsubishi, and Chrysler, to name but a few, who once manufactured within our shores (girt by sea) and who once employed many thousands of people, skilled and apprenticed, but are all now importing their products for us to send our cash overseas for little return.
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    Struggling to make ends meet? Upcoming Centrelink boost still not enough for Aussies

    Your statement regarding the pension not being available in 15 years distresses me somewhat, I will be 88 years old by then if I am still around. Could you please clarify the statement?
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    They vowed to never return, but this expat family's ordeal abroad made them flee back to Australia!

    September 16, 1972, I arrived at Sydney airport, alone as a migrant. I was treated very well and looked after for a couple of weeks by the Department of Immigration. I was committed to at least 2 years here and was excited to be here. I quickly found employment (I am an Engineer) and pretty well...
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    Powering up relief: Premier’s $116 million plan aims to lighten the load for social housing residents

    Oh yes, well said, the truth of the matter is right there.👏👏👏👏
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    Struggling to make ends meet? Upcoming Centrelink boost still not enough for Aussies

    I am going to be very unpopular here. I am a 73-year-old pensioner living in a very nice 2-bedroom townhouse by the coast in NSW and my home is owned and supplied by the Dept of Housing NSW. I love my home and live here by myself with my pet dog. I am grateful for everything I am supplied with...
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    Powering up relief: Premier’s $116 million plan aims to lighten the load for social housing residents

    Amazing! We grumble about the cost of living then we grumble because somebody in Government is trying to do something to help. WTF?
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    Slithering into summer: Heatwave sparks early snake season alert

    No snakes here at present but a couple of days ago my dog was acting very strange and he had found a very large and beautiful blue tongue lizard in the garden. It seems to have disappeared since then but it was not going to take any s--t from my dog. It hissed very loudly which I was surprised...
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    You Won't Believe Which Aussie Slang Words Shocked This US Expat – They're Taboo in America!

    Back in 2006 I was flown to America as a reward for achieving some difficult targets by my employers. There were a number of us, about 30 if I remember correctly. We flew from Sydney to Los Angeles for 14 hours and then were put into a very luxurious coach with a Mexican driver who was to take...
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    Caught in the act? Aussie cinema's ‘Big Brother’ blunder sparks privacy panic

    Well.... it is a movie house.... maybe they are collecting material to produce their own movie? It could be called "Pictures of P" or "Remember when Wee". Lol. Sorry but my twisted mind worked overtime for some reason, maybe go back to bed! Get a grip, make movies!
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    Woolworths announces price drop on over 450 everyday essentials

    I am hesitant to name names but I did my supermarket order online this morning. What usually costs me $200.00 plus or minus a couple of dollars, today cost me $226.00 even after a $20.00 voucher was deducted for an error in my previous order. That is a significant, no a sizeable increase so...
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