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    Woman calls it quits with her bank after being denied access to her own funds: 'What's the point of a bank?'

    Australia Post is legally obliged to handle cash. Their staff can do most of the cash tasks that some banks are refusing. There's no need to drive huge distances in search of bank services; check with your local PO first. (But don't moan if there's a queue - a lot of those customers are only...
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    Broken lawnmower

    Look, those of you who don't believe me, have a go at googling the phrase "just deserts". It can't hurt you and you might learn something 😳
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    Broken lawnmower

    Still wrong!
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    Broken lawnmower

    "Deserts" (2nd syllable stressed) is correct. It's not the same word as "desert" (1st syllable stressed).
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    Egg Shortage: Australian supermarkets and farmers are 'scrambling' to find solutions

    There are three mentions of eggs being "made" in this article. I laughed out loud the first time, but by the end I was wondering who wrote it. Maybe the proof-reader was on holiday 🤔
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    The right way to dice an onion? This quick trick is taking the internet by storm!

    I agree, it's melodrama at its silliest. Other favourites include "frenzy", and allegations of people "losing their minds". At least we don't have to hear the implied shrieks and screams, as displayed in TV advertising.
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    Beer drinkers beware: your favourite tipple is about to get a whole lot more expensive!

    So you haven't been to South Australia? I've had a few proper 20fl.oz. imperial pints there. Different states/territories have different measures for beer.
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    Who knew a Macca's pickle could be worth so much? Why is this pickle $9,000?

    Aussie artist + NZ art gallery = a bit of trans-Tasman leg-pulling maybe 🤔
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    Kmart's hilarious fail has the internet in stitches: 'Go home Kmart, you're drunk!'

    It was probably dictated by someone with a heavy cold 🤧
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    Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirms one of the worst economic forecasts in history

    Look out everybody, we've got a live one 😂😂😂😘
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    More Australians are turning to food banks as they struggle to put food on the table

    I'm in a sizeable city in WA but there's no Foodbank here. The nearest one would be about a 2-hour round trip - not worth the petrol!
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    More Australians are turning to food banks as they struggle to put food on the table

    Not one Foodbank in the entire Northern Territory?
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    Get tech savvy with money: The top apps that will help reduce your expenses

    Really? It's that simple? After the rent's paid, I'm left with $20-$22 per day for food and everything else! That's my 'fun fact' 😁
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    Woman accidentally finds her engagement ring before her fiancé proposes and ‘absolutely hates’ it!

    Poor bugger's done his best to match the ring to her revolting princess nails. She films herself having a toddler tanty and puts it on social meeja. Who's the adult here?
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    A Redneck's Wife.

    Any suggestions?
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    A Redneck's Wife.

    The boy makes a good point!
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    Woolworths shopper's 'sneaky' find on supermarket shelf has everyone talking – is this legal?

    Probably because this is the Sunday roundup of the past week's articles?!
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    Coles supermarket addresses ‘terrible’ experience at a self-serve checkout

    Why not use a debit card? They cost nothing. I can't get a credit card (not rich enough!) so my debit card pays for everything over $15-ish.
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