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    Kmart and Coles shoppers warn others about ‘exploding’ cookware from the retail stores: “Please BE CAREFUL!”

    Me too! I do have a laugh at some of the instructions like don't put this electric kettle on the stove and don't use a hairdryer in the bath. Oh well, I guess they have to warn.
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    Australia's top supermarket bosses reveal their best-kept secrets for cheaper groceries!

    Whaaaa! I miss Aldi!!! My groceries have gone up by at least $60 per week,
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    Is this the ultimate home for luxury living? The $12million mansion with a hidden what?

    Seriously, I don't understand this. I live in a caravan and we have all the room we NEED. True I would like a special place to put up my sewing machine and leave it there but that's all.
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    Services Australia in hot water as call centres are slashed - what does this mean for you?

    So the disadvantaged are to be disadvantaged again.
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    PC Police Strike Again? Aldi product sparks rumours on possible renaming of Golden Gaytime

    Seriously "we are listening to our consumers" What all 1% of them that NEEDS to change the name of an icon because it offends them! Why not change the user name of "gay" to its real name homosexual and leave the 1959 original name alone. Gay means happy and carefree.
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    TikTok home hacks star drops the secret to a sparkling, grime-free kitchen – “Works SO well!”

    Good grief! This is no secret! I've been making a mixture like this only I use eucalyptus oil instead of lemon juice for years. Its a common simple savings measure to make cleaners like this.
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    Groceries IGA deals of the week: Wed 8 June to Tue 14 June

    Do you live in Tasmania? I have the same problem
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    IGA customer says 'only the rich' can afford fresh produce now: "That's a bloody outrage!"

    I just hope the farmers are getting a bit of the major money we are paying for their crops and not just lining the pockets of the supermarket's shareholders.
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    Shopping at Coles can now earn you TRIPLE Flybuys points!

    The two for ?? is a great deal as long as you have room to store or the money (pensioner) to buy.
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    ALDI’s new eco-friendly initiative divides social media — can you see what the fuss is about?

    I miss Aldi. But if its a problem buy juice with plastic straws and KEEP the straws to use in Aldi's juice. Way to go Aldi - you are at least trying to do something.
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    Personal finance experts share tips on how to save and budget your money — “You should ditch ‘forgettable comforts’”

    I've said the same thing! I was watching a TV report recently and I could've saved the family money right away just by their shopping trolley.
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    Organisation guru shares HASSLE-FREE hack for keeping lettuce fresh for longer

    Me too! It doesn't need to be stored too long here.
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    Little-known detail at supermarket sales tag REVEALED by former staffer: "Great info!"

    Thank you so much for that info, and NO, not everyone knew about this. I thought the specials were sort of random.
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    This organisation expert has discovered the perfect gadget for mess-free cooking - and it's only $10!

    That looks terribly awkward. And throwing the peelings in the bin? I keep mine and make veggie stock when I have a good lot.
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    Shopper trends after sharing frustration over Coles’ trolley return system, prompting a major debate among users – which side are you on?

    What's wrong with the Aldi system of a coin to unlock the trolleys and when you take it back you get your coin back? IF YOU are too lazy to return it there would be plenty of people willing to take it back to get your coin. Problem solved!
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    The TRUTH behind why Aussies may opt for fast-food restaurants over a grocery run

    These are crazy comparisons! I can get a lot more meals from a head of lettuce for $5 than a serve of nuggets or a cheeseburger.
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    Aussie mum slams Aldi after slipping over littered grapes, resulting in SERIOUS injuries – “This is NOT okay.”

    When I shopped at Aldi (before I moved to Tasmania - we don't have Aldis here 😪😪😪) the grapes were in sealed bags which I thought was a good idea to keep the thieving, dirty hands out of them.
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    NSW government ministers advised not to use THIS word in workplace: "How can it be offensive?"

    I don't know if you would, he was so lovely and it really was a lovely way to address us. I (having very straight hair) wouldn't have minded being curly :-)
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