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    September’s Age Pension Adjustment Comes Into Play— by Noel Whittaker

    the pension system could not be more complicated if they tried, I ran 2 companies and im not stupid ,but ill be dammed if I can handle the complication and hair splitting angles of the rules, Even the expensive experts cant agree with each other my expert s cost the entire dividends. to...
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    Experts reveal why the Centrelink pension won't cut it for Aussies in retirement

    it was originally an entitlement and a deduction was made from our wages (separately ) called social security contribution...later to be amalgamated into the tax deduction, and it WAS an entitlement. up to around the mid sixties
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    Experts reveal why the Centrelink pension won't cut it for Aussies in retirement

    when I started work1958 we were told that the extra deduction from our wages(other than tax)was social security &when questioned was told this extra would be given to me when I get old and retire on a pension...just as well us oldies die cause we can remember the pension WAS a right paid for by...
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    Experts reveal why the Centrelink pension won't cut it for Aussies in retirement

    this country recently could afford to increase politicians earnings..........and thanks to you not buying chocolate and biscuits, they should thank you
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    Feast on Australia's finest with these award-winning seafood spots you need to try!

    there is something about chips with vinegar and wrapped in newspaper that cant be duplicated...I dont know what t is but we have outsmarted ourselves in a lot of things these days....
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    Local government sounds alarm as social media scams continue to rise in their state

    so according to you everyone should vote the same as you ..because you are always the expert of everything, maybe we should abandon elections and just let the govt contact you..you seem to be very wise (you should contact the USA govt they could use you) Im sure our govt doesn't know about you...
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    2025 marks the biggest aged care reforms in almost 30 years — by Noel Whittaker

    but they dont......people are supposed to obey traffic rules too .... but they dont
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    Australians Outraged: The $4,000 Cruise Ticket Scam That Could Trap You Next!

    nothing's easy anymore..perhaps we need to take a solicitor when booking a trip, one doesn't know who to trust, but then who do we get to watch the solicitor,,,,maybe we should stay home...
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    Shopper slams $2,000 op shop find: ‘It’s cheaper to go to Kmart’

    there is NO religion when it comes to money charity is ..no wages no rents etc.just charity, and its very big business...the best way to give is direct to someone in need 90% of charities are big business
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    Is this break well-deserved? Bus driver's sudden turn sparks debate among commuters

    if he was a passenger in that bus he would be the loudest winger ,selfish to the max
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    Attention, Aussie drivers! Avoid a $556 fine with this little-known road rule

    why dont they put the cameras where there are lots of side streets and 2 way traffic. freeways are all going in one direction with no side streets and are capable of speed (maybe thats why) also more profitable (sorry I mean safer ) revenue wise ...dont ya just live govt bullshit... completely...
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    Customers are fuming over this tiny detail on restaurant menu: ‘Don’t dine at this place’

    it may be a piddling amount ,but amounts change, once accepted it becomes the norm and after the norm comes the expected 'tip' Sunday surcharge is a sort they dont pay their staff more. If they want more money ..raise the prices. I used to be a frequent restaurant user but now the prices are...
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    Is your data at risk? Online shopping website in hot water over alleged data theft scandal

    thats a bit drastic, just dont give them your details to store, the products are good and very cheap and the returns are good, no freight charges usually, generally good service...my only dissatisfaction is I dont like robots and I like to speak to a human
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    Is your data at risk? Online shopping website in hot water over alleged data theft scandal

    they have some very good bargains and novelties I like them but cant do a lot with them as they dont have a phone and they are based somewhere in Ireland, if something arrives broken I just wear it, as one would go crazy in trying to communicate with them verbally or in person, they are very...
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    Is your data at risk? Online shopping website in hot water over alleged data theft scandal

    I never store my credit card with a site ANDi replace my c/card every month via 'lost card' and for added security I use a seperate card for on line purchases (only has a$3000 limit)
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    Rising home insurance costs concern Aussies. Is your bill skyrocketing, too?

    ins should not include the land( land ins could be offered as an extra if so desired) but many million dollar homes are sitting on a half million dollar block of land and not a real lot happens to land, even in the worst storms and bushfires the land is pretty stable and naturally re greens
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    Rising home insurance costs concern Aussies. Is your bill skyrocketing, too?

    try changing ins companies...I do it every year....it works .they offer non customers great deals to get them ,and the next year they up the premium .....it works! regular customers were once given good deals in the old days...the old days are gone, the best & most sought after customer is the...
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    Weighty issue at ALDI: Customers mince no words over alleged meat mislabelling!

    sorry ...but the butchers do it too ...even the govt doesn't send out the inspectors like they used to, as, the wages absolutely kills that...ive found the smaller shops are the biggest robbers, as the volume of the big stores only have to steal 1 ounce to save a fortune
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