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  1. Mina vriesekolk

    Victoria announces probe into storm power failure as thousands left in the dark

    There are only certain areas underground powerlines , as you said the trees brought down the powerlines , that means there are still areas NOT underground . This has nothing to do with Mother Nature . For the time being it is cheaper to leave the powerlines above ground , but in the long run...
  2. Mina vriesekolk

    Victoria announces probe into storm power failure as thousands left in the dark

    Yes , you are absolutely right . I live in a new acreage area , which has powerlines underground, but a development behind us has above ground powerlines ,on the edge of a large NP. We had two massive storms in Dec.23 with hail, lightning , thunder ,damaging winds and large amount of rainfall...
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    Tiramisu Overnight Oats

    I’m an oats lover as well , usually have home made muesli and fruit for breakfast and in Winter home made porridge with oats and fruit , but your recipe is a nice alternative . Thanks for sharing .
  4. Mina vriesekolk

    Woolworths sneaks freebies into customers' receipts—Read this so you don’t miss out!

    There is no Woolworth Metro in my area . Love my own coffee at home anyway .
  5. Mina vriesekolk

    Victoria announces probe into storm power failure as thousands left in the dark

    Often Australian politics say we are way ahead of the “modern” countries , but if it comes to power we are far behind of the “western “ countries .As I grew up in Europe ,I can remember they put the powerlines underground more than 50 yrs ago . They left a few lines for the birds to sit on , but...
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    Cranberry orange and pecan muffins kids will love

    They look yum Babybird and Gluten-free as well . I make many varieties of muffins , usually with fruit , nuts and coconut . Must make them soon , all the ingredients needed are in my pantry . Thank you for sharing .
  7. Mina vriesekolk

    Robert Irwin and Rorie Buckey are going their separate ways

    Too much publicity from the media . They were too young to get settled . Hope they enjoy their lives separate. These days more and more youngsters wait a lot longer before they start a family.
  8. Mina vriesekolk

    How Ecuador went from an ‘island of peace’ to one of the world’s most violent countries

    I thought Ecuador has been unsafe for a long time . Corruption, crime , drugs , dirty etc . Would not go there on my terms . If nothing will be done in AU about the crime , drugs and refugees who constant breaking the law . Many people live in fear and have to protect their property.
  9. Mina vriesekolk

    Authorities issue urgent warning as measles case is detected in an airport

    No, you can not measles again if you had it as a child , you are immune for life .
  10. Mina vriesekolk

    Australia's Greatest Mysteries Harold Holt

    To me it seems a bit strange that Harold Holt would have been collected by a Chinese submarine. He was the PM and a member of the Liberal Party ! If he was more from a left wing party or even communist , still odd I reckon. There would have been border police , they would not have the technology...
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    Are you at risk? Infection spikes after a contagious traveller visits multiple locations

    I had just about all the childhood illnesses like measles, German measles, mumps , chickenpox and Rubella . We never worried about it as it is better to have it and get it over and done with . I remember when my kids were little and went to play school , they had signs on the door if there was a...
  12. Mina vriesekolk

    This mum's genius grocery trick gets her free food at checkout

    I have seen so often that a person before you does not want the docket when offered by the check out person , I’m sure the shop is quite happy with that and if you find out later that you been charged too much , unfortunately you don’t get the refund . Always ask for the docket and check it...
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    This mum's genius grocery trick gets her free food at checkout

    This has been happening for at least 20 yrs. I remember I shopped at Coles a long time ago before Christmas and found some nice items , which I thought were reasonable priced and I put 3 of them in the trolley , they were priced $10.- each . When I got to the checkout and paid , I had a fair...
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    Immunocompromised man dies from rare disease

    Totally agree Catherines , too many people have different opinions and mistakes has happened , get over it !
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