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    Struggling to claim your age pension? Centrelink explains why thousands face agonising waits

    My hubby will be 67 and I will be 66 this year and he is currently on the DSP and I am on the Carer's payment. We will not be changing over to the Age Pension due to the delays.
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    Struggling to claim your age pension? Centrelink explains why thousands face agonising waits

    You can apply 3 months before your birthday. https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/how-to-prepare-to-claim-age-pension?context=22526
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    ‘I want to stay here’: Grandmother faces deportation after living in Australia for 40 years

    Totally agree. My mother's family was from Damascus, Syria and Christian. Not all from the Middle East are Muslim.
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    Lower your blood pressure with this little-known salt substitute suggested by experts

    I don't cook with salt either, unless the food actually needs it. I rarely use salt on my meals. If it does need something, I use black pepper.
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    Mum fires back at 'judgmental old ladies' criticising daughter’s Kmart meltdown

    I have had one of my children throw a tantrum. He has Autism but people still looked at me disproving of my actions of letting him finish. He was quiet after the tantrum and we kept on shopping.
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    Transform your laundry game: Aussie mum shares ‘genius’ laundry system for the family!

    Each person in my house does their own washing. Minimum of once a week. If you wash every day, you are just wasting resources.
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    What does YCWCYODFTRFDTY mean?

    "Your curiosity will cost you one dollar for the Royal Flying Doctor thank you"
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    Are You Overpaying for Car Insurance? Here's Why Seniors Should Compare Rates Now!

    I went with "Over 50s" insurance which is backed by Allianz. I drive less than 10,000kms and no one under 30 drives my car. I received an agreed value and I increased my excess. But I still came out on top.
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    Are You Overpaying for Car Insurance? Here's Why Seniors Should Compare Rates Now!

    I went with "Over 50s" insurance which is backed by Allianz. I drive less than 10,000kms and no one under 30 drives my car. I received an agreed value and I increased my excess. But I still came out on top.
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    Aussie Seniors Shocked as Car Insurance Skyrockets by 18% in 2023! Here's Your Game Plan…

    I also had multiple policies and Gold membership discounts. But as I drive less than 10,000kms and the only other ones that drive my car are over 30 years, it made a big difference.
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