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    Netflix Australia increases subscription fees in discreet announcement

    Everything is rising monthly, we are getting rid of all streaming services as we can no longer afford them. or in fact any so called luxuries. Gone are the days when we had money and could enjoy these things.
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    Unlock this simple trick to potentially double your $300 energy rebate

    I get really annoyed with all of these people saying just change to a different provider. In Central Queensland, we have one only provider. Ergon! We have no choice and as they have the monopoly and no competition, we have to put up with their outrageous prices and so called fees.
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    Deb Knight expresses support for Ally Langdon and opens up on her recent health scare

    Tracey was a fantastic reporter, she had empathy, humour, respect, honesty and was genuine. Ally is not Tracey , she has never tried to be. Ally is herself and has all the same beautiful traits as Tracey, that is what we need in a great reporter.. Love them both, I also consider Deb Knight to be...
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    Cutting through the beef: Aussie shopper's meaty experiment reveals clear winner!

    The price is a lot steeper at the butcher however I prefer to be able to chew my meat and not eat rubber. You can also tell the difference between supermarket snags and bacon compared to local butcher. My son is a former butcher and he has always said, never buy pre-crumbed meat or chicken as it...
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    What this customer witnessed in a supermarket self-service section will horrify you!

    A while ago I encountered a lady in the loo, she walked out without washing her hands, I did mention to her about washing her hands, she politely told me to go F myself. Later , in Coles I saw her grabbing items from the self service section, with her hands and putting some into her mouth and...
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    Dollars down the drain: Aussies' costly investment error proves a $185,000 wake-up call!

    We are transitioning into retirement. We withdrew money from Super to finish paying off our very modest old home. Altogether we are retiring with only , give or take $40,000 to our name. We had worked out it was better to pay off house then to try to find the payments later on, especially with...
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    Streets scoops up a new look: Major overhaul leaves fans chilling for more!

    It's just to be "in" with society of today, the woke folk and the do-gooders will be pleased Doesn't mean the product is going to be different or better for you . Ice cream buyers will probably have to fork out more money for the privilege of seeing the big B..
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    Biscuit bug-out: Coles ingredient leaves mum crumbling in disgust!

    OMG It seems everybody gets "horrified" by any little things these days..Always been well known where cochineal , food colouring comes from.. The young ones are so fragile of today ..
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    Don't say this word if you're in Australia: 'I thought that was fine'

    What a load of codswallop. Whomever said it was offensive was talking through their a**. I am Aussie born and bred, 63 years of age and have never heard that in my life.. Are we breeding a mob of p***ies these days ? Well then half of the things I say must be offensive however I have no...
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    Discover how one Woolworths employee's encounter with a shoplifter cost them their job

    All major stores should have Security guards walking around the store and manning the doors.I also believe these Security guards should be allowed to cuff thieves and be issued with some form of protection, such as Mace etc. To avoid misuse of said item it must be signed in and out at the end...
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    Popeyes is coming to shake up the fast-food scene Down Under! Here’s what they're planning for Australia

    I for one, think we have too many greasy takeaway places now. I have said for many years that we don't continually need to follow the Yanks with their bad habits. Many years ago I had an American boyfriend that believed that their overindulgence in this crap food was acceptable and he was...
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    Can you solve this tricky Year 1 homework question that has adults stumped?

    I said Toothbrush due to the fact it didn't have an E.. Looks like it's back to school for me....
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    Woolworths trials new self-serve checkouts

    They can stuff their self serve registers up their butts. I have never and will never use a self serve checkout.
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    ‘Brekkie’ prompts American podcasters’ apology to ‘all of Australia’ after backlash

    Wow ! What arrogance. Next time you decide to visit another country, please bypass Australia. We don't need, or for that matter, want whingers like you.. Have a look in your own backyard and at your own lingo before you come here and critise ours.. Typical loudmouth, arrogant, rude, egotistical...
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    Lotto winnings worth $18 million unclaimed by 20 lucky Aussies—Are you one of them?

    I believe that unclaimed winnings go into the Government coffers. However I think it should be given to local charities in or around the area that the ticket was purchased from. That way it will benefit needy Australians. I live in Rockhampton QLD and once found a unchecked ticket amongst...
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    Op shop find prompts cost-of-living conversation: ‘I nearly fell over’

    Yes it is well known that this does happen in certain stores
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    Op shop find prompts cost-of-living conversation: ‘I nearly fell over’

    I was once and avid shopper at all op shops as money was tight. I noticed the local Vinnies was dearer for 2nd hand shirts, then for a new one at Target . The more I looked, the more I began noticed the higher price of a lot items. I nicely mentioned it to the woman in charge and she was...
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    Matt Doran's controversial interview leaves viewers horrified

    My opinion then and now has and always will be that she was a pedaphile..Enough to make you throw up in your own mouth..Eek !!
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