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    Mum makes shocking discovery in beloved Aussie dessert: ‘Please be careful’

    When I worked in a factory 20 years ago, only bright coloured plaster could be worn. Then gloves in the processing area.
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    Uncover the six sneaky scams that are out to get you this 2024!

    Three days ago I got my power bill in my email. I forwarded it to husbands email. Today we got another Origin account saying to Pay Now. $162. SCAM - 1. Get 3 weeks to pay. 2.Ours is Direct Debit. 3. We’re in credit. Some people who don’t Direct Debit could get caught by this.
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    Shocking act caught on camera: Woman steals from a dying man at the pokies

    So low that she would have to reach up to touch bottom.
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    ‘Abuse of power’: Government investigates soaring grocery prices

    Giving a job to one of their buddies.
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    Aussies throw cash at Black Friday deals despite rising costs: ‘It was a big hit’

    I buy what I want only when I want it. However I was annoyed when my phone died the day after the BF sales. Went into a store and asked if I could still get the sales price. “ Sorry, it finished at midnight “. “ OK, what’s your lowest price?” After checking on the computer, the price was $10...
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    Fed-up Aussies take to the roads to express outrage

    Why would you want good roads when your taxes can go into replacing decent buildings, landscaping and preparing for Olympic Games that no one wants?
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    ‘Abuse of power’: Government investigates soaring grocery prices

    This has been going on long before Covid. I worked on my sister’s strawberry farm. Not including plants, planting, fertilisers etc, it cost $2 per punnet to get them to market. These were the top grade ones. At the beginning of the season when there were few and prices at their best prices for...
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    Fed-up Aussies take to the roads to express outrage

    I do know that this is the worst possible time to make this comment. Years ago the NSW government charged an extra 5 cents per litre on fuel that went to their road structure. Maybe the Federal government should give that amount to the states, according to the amount of fuel usage. But then...
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    Shoppers spot sneaky change at Coles prior to upcoming price gouging inquiry

    While they are at it, let’s go for the jugular. Rental prices before the pandemic + present insurance , rates, etc + 20 % increase. Anything over additional 80% tax. Also put an annual cap on all rentals.
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    Shoppers spot sneaky change at Coles prior to upcoming price gouging inquiry

    Money and greed is the root of all evil. The Fat Cats don’t care who keeps them fat , and the pollies keep getting their benefits so why rock the boat.
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    Shoppers spot sneaky change at Coles prior to upcoming price gouging inquiry

    When the inquiry starts they should get the supermarkets payout to their suppliers ( farmers) for the last 3 years and compare with retail costs. Of course their increased expenses has to be taken into account, but that would be peanuts compared to their gouging.
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    DEAR SANTA

    Probably have to share the number of presents.
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    Coles shopper allegedly gets scolded by employee for scanning groceries ‘in the wrong order’!

    Me too. Would have told them they could put them in order back on the shelf.
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    Mum's controversial act leaves people divided: What really happened on her Coles run?

    She took 3 items from the woman? How does she know that they weren’t for a disabled neighbour? She deserves a tantrum kid. Bet he grows up to be a brat too.
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    Woolworths' new store promises convenient shopping 'experience'

    Can definitely see an advantage for some people. I personally wouldn’t use it and I don’t grocery shop on line as I like to see and choose what I’m buying.
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    What’s behind the Wales' surprising Christmas card this year?

    No matter who they are, it’s a lovely family photo.
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    Op shop find prompts cost-of-living conversation: ‘I nearly fell over’

    New clothes at Millers, Katie’s etc on special are quite often cheaper than used stuff in Op shops.
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    See why everyone's talking about this Aussie tradie's shocking act at a local Subway!

    I had one ask me for a broom when he’d finished. I thanked him and told him that I had nothing to do. Wish the husband had heard him.
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    Shocking video gets woman indefinitely banned from Bunnings!

    I guess some of these “ want to be s” belong in one of categories - dumb, dumber or dumbest.
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