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    Big Four banks’ controversial move leaves thousands of Aussies feeling abandoned

    Whilst I do have a computer & can use it really well, I do have trouble if I have to try to communicate with "customer service" via the internet. I find I ask the wrong question, get the wrong answer, have to wait for ages for an answer while, presumably, the "customer service" operator deals...
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    Shockingly simple scam tricks Aussie out of $120,000; bank reacts 'unethically'

    Here is yet another reason to support my decision not to have my bank a/c linked to any electronic device. I keep getting told I am just an old fogey who is behind the times & that I will ultimately have to use my phone for financial dealings but my answer is always "No way, Hose". It's better...
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    Who’s to blame? Coles points fingers over high prices in Senate inquiry

    I would like them to explain how they made over $1 billion in profit in the last financial year if they spend 85.06% of their income on product & wages. From the remaining 15% they would have to pay electricity, insurance, rent, maintenance. Don't make me laugh. Those figures are absolutely...
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    Health insurer to close 5 branches, cites customer shift to digital platforms

    This makes me so angry. I find it very difficult to deal with all these companies which think the only way to go is either internet or phone. They do not consider those of us who are older & find dealing with companies via the internet is out of our comfort zones &, as for phone dealing, well...
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    Vodafone network meltdown devastates thousands of users

    Strange how no one is complaining about the Telstra outage yesterday. Do these outages only get reported if they happen in the big city & country users don't matter? On the same day we had at least 4 hours of outage of Chs 7 & 9 in the morning & 4.5 hours in the evening but it didn't even make...
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    Don't make this dangerous mistake with koalas: ‘They’ll open you right up’

    It was my guess when I read this headline that it would be either koalas or kangaroos. Both of these adorable animals have the potential to seriously injure or kill with their claws & back legs
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    Nine was slammed for ‘AI editing’ a Victorian MP’s dress. How can news media use AI responsibly?

    No human has the right to alter a photo for publication & then present it as if it is the original. This photo is definitely detrimental to the lady involved & ch.9 should be taken to court for misrepresentation & the fine imposed should be large. This type of reporting must be nipped in the...
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    After $1.25 million loss over deceptive text messages, scam victims take banking giant to task

    How often do people have to be told about scams & their methods of getting your money. I have read so many times "Do not ring the number they give. Get the number from you a/c (or some other legit place) & ring to check if the SMS or phone call is genuine.
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    Find out the huge problem with Woolworths' new trolleys that's causing a stir among shoppers

    I have also been using them for a couple of years. Love that the wheels always go in the right direction. Lighter to push/pull for those of us who are older. Still the same capacity as the old metal trolleys. My only complaint is that the small division which was at the front of the metal...
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    The shocking truth behind Commonwealth Bank's new 'cashless branches'

    I can use technology but have no desire to have my bank a/c linked to a phone (which I usually forget to take with me when I go shopping anyway). The risk of being hacked these days is waaay to great for me. I am happy & confident using a cashcard (which is always in my purse) & have no desire...
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    The shocking truth behind Commonwealth Bank's new 'cashless branches'

    Quite simply by charging to use a cashcard at local stores. Just last week I went to a local chemist, chose my vitamins which are needed for my eyes, went to the checkout & hey, presto! price was higher than shelf price. When I challenged this, I was told that the govt had said they had to...
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    The shocking truth behind Commonwealth Bank's new 'cashless branches'

    I am not being forced into doing something I don't want to do. I carry cash with me all the time. I do use my cashcard for groceries as that's a big hit on my cash. But for everything else I pay with cash. I don't want the bank or the govt knowing what I spend my money on or telling me what...
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    Magazines were supposed to die in the digital age. Why haven’t they?

    Me, too. I love doing sudoku puzzles. Keeps the brain active & very good for keeping the aging brain in good condition.
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    Mum fires back at 'judgmental old ladies' criticising daughter’s Kmart meltdown

    In my day (I am very much a senior) we only had the milk & bread delivered. For everything else, my mother had to get 2 children dressed & ready to catch the bus to go & do the shopping. Tantrums were not tolerated nor was continually asking for something. We quickly learned that if we were...
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    Magazines were supposed to die in the digital age. Why haven’t they?

    I buy my craft magazines regularly to learn what new technique they have shown & what new products are available. I have to regularly spend 2 hours (minimum) at my eye specialist's surgery & I always stop at the newsagent to get a new magazine (or 2) to read while I wait for him to be ready...
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    Parking apps are sweeping Australia’s cities. Here’s what you may not know about them

    Due to the isolation of my village & the fact that I cannot walk very far, I have to drive everywhere I go, plus there is no option of public transport in this area - it just doesn't exist. nor is getting the taxi to drive 45km from its location to where I live, return to do shopping, visit Dr...
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    Driver slams 'outrageous' $385 fine for seatbelt issue

    All these cameras cannot accurately shoot a photo of every car as it passes so they will get bad photos which the police use to raise more revenue. The same applies when a policeman can say I saw you using your phone but has no proof of the offence. This is also revenue raising. And before...
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    Mum fires back at 'judgmental old ladies' criticising daughter’s Kmart meltdown

    We need to get back to more discipline for our children instead of going along with the psychologists idea that "all toddlers throw tantrums". My child threw one tantrum in her life - right in the middle of the road. I put the shopping down, picked her up, smacked her bottom (over her nappy so...
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    10 major concerns emerging as Australia shifts towards digital transactions

    I am a senior who is not a technophobe. However, I will not put my financial information on my computer &/or phone. I am not attached to my phone & usually do not take it with me when I go shopping & if I do take it in case I break down or have an accident, then it is turned off in my handbag...
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    10 major concerns emerging as Australia shifts towards digital transactions

    I recently had some emergency electrical work done which required 2 visits to my home. He could not give me an account or cost when he finished the job but mailed me an a/c which had to be paid directly to his bank a/c. This required me to do a 95km round trip during banking hours to do this...
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