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    Ask Joy: I think someone I know needs a little help.

    Unfortunately, too many Providers are not doing the right thing. Also, a lot of their `workers` are not qualified. I know in the area I live, I have to tell people their rights. Also they can change providers if not happy with who they have. Unfortunately, Feros is not in this...
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    Ask Joy: I think someone I know needs a little help.

    If you live in an area that has Feros Care, ring them direct, and they should be able to help you.
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    Coles slashes prices on dozens of pantry staples and winter essentials in 12-week promotion

    I only look at specials that save $1 or more per item. Most are just 50c. Especially the 2 for $7 (ie) and you only save 50c on each item. It`s all a con. Also look at unit pricing. That tells you whether it is a decent special or not.
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    Kitchen Cleaning Secrets Unveiled: Are You Skipping These Essential Tasks?

    But then, common sense seems to have flown out the window.
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    Mother's controversial budget washing hack goes viral – see why the internet is outraged!

    Also, all these disposable nappies cause micro plastics get into the system when they are dumped. Run off from tips, eventually end up in the water ways.
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    Tomatoes

    Super market tomatoes are GM. I buy from local markets, the ones I eat raw. Or if Organic are marked down, buy them. Normal tomatoes, marked down, I buy for cooking only.
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    Mum's markdown secret saves her tons of groceries for $3.30—find out how!

    I look for the veges mark down. Tomatoes, which are still great after being in a bowl on the bench for 1-2 weeks. Though usually use them for cooking. Also Apples, etc. Anything that does not require eating within a couple of days due to general spoilage. Greens, berries, and...
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    Get the Inside Scoop on the Government's Mega $4.8 Million Strategy to Combat Elder Abuse! Protect Your Loved Ones Now!

    Because the National Seniors and COTA are advocates for Age Care. They have been pushing for change for a number of years. Not only with this Government. Not only in Elder Abuse, but the running of Nursing Homes, which certainly need looking into, having worked in a number as...
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    Tourist loses it over outrageous cider prices in Australia – see how much they're charging for a pint!

    Unfortunately if one wants to drink in a pub, even a Club, the prices are high. Yes been to Weatherspoon`s. One of my Sister`s and my favourite Pub. As they have that special column, on meals. And they serve great food. And drinks. Especially in some of those old buildings.
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    No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake Cookie Lasagna

    I do find that too many recipes online are American based. I just give them a miss. A lot involve a lot of sugar and fat.
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    Get the Inside Scoop on the Government's Mega $4.8 Million Strategy to Combat Elder Abuse! Protect Your Loved Ones Now!

    If you are receiving Home Help, one can ring the Provider, and they should be able to give you advise, come and talk to you, or help you getting intouch with the authorities who deal with Elder Abuse. When, working in the Age Care Community, we were told to always look out for our...
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    NZ's Mt Tasman from Fox Track...

    Napier and Hastings are great places. There seems a lot of confusion on this thread about who lives` where. I live in Australia now, but born and bred in Auckland, lived in the far North, Some Family in NZ, some in Australia. But have travelled extensively in both North and...
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    Discover the Secret Behind How an Aussie Mum Shockingly Lost 56kg in Just 11 Months!

    If able to walk, walking is a great all rounder. Otherwise if affordable, a treadmill, exercycle,(stationary) Tai Chi, Yoga.
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    Latest speeding camera updates to target more road violations

    Its about time that ALL States insure that cars etc go over the pits, to get checked before getting their Rego. I see so many cars, headlights aren`t working, only parking lights, or 1 is. Also doing lots of walking, see so many unroad worthy tyres. This is just in QLD. But...
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    NZ's Mt Tasman from Fox Track...

    A great walk around the water front, and also at Mt Taranaki
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    This $50 fish and chips order detail ignites firestorm among customers: ‘Horrible lot it was’

    I live in QLD, and we went to the fish & chip shop at the Harbour. Overcooked, overcharged, underfed. Never go back. There is a Family owned shop closer to the town center, which have yet to try.
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    Golly Wogs

    Golly Wogs Every thing is too politically Correct. Golly Wogs have been around for years Noone ever thought anything of them. Kids loved them. I knitted one for my Daughter. She is now in her 50`s I have seen them in Craft shops. Kids still love them. No different to...
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    ALDI shopper shares gripe towards one supermarket item: 'Why?'

    I use the bags to store shoes in that I only wear on a periodically basis, also can throw in my suitcase when travelling. Also, anything is better than plastic. Goes into landfill, which eventually ends up in the ocean, and kills fish.
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