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    Woman’s “NASTY” aeroplane act sparks heated debate on social media — "Worrying lack of consideration for others"

    Her behaviour is usual in our ME, ME, ME society, But for normal people it is disgustingly ignorant and rude.
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    Aussies and Brits poke fun at Americans for having 'outdated' kitchen appliances

    Regarding other "Australian Things", perhaps it would be unwise to advertise Australian products, way of life matters etc without first protecting them with watertight international patents. Experience has proven, ie: UGG boots, Target / Targett stores, that given the opportunity, unscrupulous...
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    The new “mum and dad” scamming tactic that targets unsuspecting Australians on WhatsApp - Here’s everything you need to know!

    I have had contact from scammers pretending to be with AMP Bank. I have lodged case with Bank Fraud Dept, Police, ID Care, and blocked access to my credit history, changed bank account, Driver licence, Medicare etc as scammers have been very persistent. Also had professional scan performed on my...
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    Pronunciation of Words

    Pronunciation of Words I have noticed a significant increase where persons, particularly TV announcers, news readers, voice overs, etc who pronounce words that end in a D sound that instead comes out as T. ie: Weekend, Island, New Zealand ( we criticize our over the ditch cousins for six, fish...
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    Kiwi man clears Coles’ shelves out of one Aussie item that unexpectedly won the hearts of foreigners – “Those are the BEST!”

    No Aldi in Tasmania. Bought heaps from Aldi when living in Brisbane, plus alcohol when visiting NSW. Always great value and terrific products.
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    BEWARE: Man confesses losing $700,000 to a ‘clever’ con artist that left several Aussie families penniless

    Hi Ricci, Solid words of advice, but many people such myself, live distantly from bank facilities, so visiting a bank is not possible, and have to rely on gut feeling. The scammers use this as a tool in their favour. From reports I have seen, it seems a common thread here is a pommie accent.
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    BEWARE: Man confesses losing $700,000 to a ‘clever’ con artist that left several Aussie families penniless

    I also went down the same path recently, having been enticed by a British man pretending to be with AMP Bank, Term Deposits. Everything was copied exactly from bank documents, but the email address and website, were "off" slightly. He had also cloned Bank phone numbers, so that his phone calls...
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    Kiwi man clears Coles’ shelves out of one Aussie item that unexpectedly won the hearts of foreigners – “Those are the BEST!”

    I am not a Kiwi, and have been buying them for years. Chocoholics delight. There are some in my cupboard right now. There many different choccy bikkies out there to be tried and loved.
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    5 ancient kitchen gadgets that would boggle the minds of today's youth

    The flour sifter can still be purchased on eBay, and I saw some in my local Woolies today.
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    Woolworths’ banana guide sparks a heated debate among users and leaves shoppers extremely puzzled – “Wait, what?”

    Banana wrapped in bacon and cooked on the barbecue. Been doing that for many years. Don't criticize it if you haven't tried it.
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    Man ridiculed for banning his mother-in-law from his home because of what she said after walking in on him with someone else

    We do not know the history, except that she had died 10 months previously, prior to that, they had been separated for four months. What caused the separation? It hardly could have been an overnight decision. Was the child staying with him prior to her death? Before criticizing more needs to be...
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    Aussie mum makes her old frying pan look BRAND NEW using only one household item!

    I use RACO stainless steel & copper cleaner that I first bought over 30 years ago as ESTEELE cleaner. Works perfectly on all stainless steel & copper, returning them to as new gleam. Can also be used on sinks. Gloves are not necessary. Stocked by Harris Scarfe. Pardon the product & supplier...
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