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    State Premier eyes daily cap on fuel prices amid cost-of-living crisis

    The 5 cents a day increase on fuel, is nothing new. Victoria was doing that years ago , don't know if it's still happening. If the Govt can retail cheaper fuel, it most likely would be a drop in the taxes charged, such as not long ago. So if that's the case, why can't it prevail now. Carsrme.
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    Energy retailer fined $82,500 amid soaring electricity prices

    Up here in North Queensland, there is only one power supplier ; that is Ergon. This company is owned by the QLD Govt, and its shareholders, are politicians, who receive dividends. Cop that Queenslanders.... what a racket. !! Carsrme
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    Aussies Outraged: The Shocking Price of a Sausage Sizzle at Vivid Sydney Will Leave You Speechless!

    I see it as a blatant rip-off. That would be the last time I'd frequent that venue, regardless of up front costs. It just can't be justified. Carsrme
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    Hair-raising controversy: Aussie mum's ‘punishment’ sparks outrage on social media!

    Many years ago, my wife and I were in Melbourne on a business trip. We decided to have lunch at a sidewalk Cafe. There were lots of people doing the same thing, and a lone gentleman approached, and asked if he could share our table ; to which we agreed. It turned out, he worked in a place that...
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    Insider reveals possibilities amid Princess Catherine's health condition. Is her Royal role at risk?

    I lost my dear, much loved wife to cancer ; she was 42yrs old. She took life as though nothing was wrong, and enjoyed everything we did. When she passed, nobody would believe it, we kept it all to ourselves. Perhaps the Princess of Wales sees things that way too. Carsrme.
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    Delivery drivers’ ‘horrendous’ behaviour caught on camera: ‘It’s wrong on all levels’

    Temu uses Australia Post, and quite often due to rough handling, things are damaged. I have a personal witness, as to what goes on in the sorting dept, of Australia Post, and it isn't gentle. Carsrme
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    My younger Days.

    My younger Days. When I was very young, my family had a dairy farm. As you can imagine there were lots of native wildflowers. The one most popular with us, was the wild daisies, which we spent hours splicing the stems to make daisy chains. Carsrme
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    Score unique, Winter-exclusive bargains for over 450 products at Woolworths!

    Woolworths might be dropping prices here and there, but "shrinkflation", has hit a lot of their bread lines. Have you noticed things like " Tiger bread", still the same price, but a lot smaller than it has been for years......don't be fooled. Carsrme.
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    Seniors Discount Club Petitions!

    All petitions current are supported. Carsrme
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    ACCC report exposes how Aussies lost $2.7 billion to scams in 2023

    Every day I get threatening notices to pay toll fees which are overdue. I don't live anywhere near toll roads/bridges etc......so I just block these notices, which also deletes them, assuring me I won't get anything more from that number. Next day another one from a different number.....it goes...
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    Beware of ‘shrinkflation’: How to spot subtle rip-offs at the supermarket before it's too late!

    Shrinkflation is the sneaky way of grabbing more of your hard earned money. A good example, is bottled Breakfast Marmalade. The price is the same, but the jar, and content, has shrunk from 450 GM, down to 375 GM. Carsrme
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