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    Could this be Australia’s filthiest home? Locksmith shares a property’s dreadful state

    This isn't the worst place I've seen...I used to work in real estate and you'll find that there are some tenants that don't give a shite about the property they rent and like everywhere you'll find that some agents don't do the right thing. We used to do monthly inspections even though we were...
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    'Magic solution' for a dust-free home!

    Do not understand why people are adding vinegar to dishwashing liquid. Vinegar is a good cleaner because it's acidic, but when you add dishwashing liquid/dish soap to it (which is a base or neutral) - you neutralise the vinegar. Besides you need to be careful using vinegar as it can damage...
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    BEWARE! Authorities warn shoppers about fraudulent ALDI fridge and stove giveaway

    If you read you can see it is a scam as the name is AIDI, not ALDI. If the offer is on Facebook ALDI has a big blue tick next to their name to signify that have been authenticated, this one has no tick. A lot of offers on Facebook are mostly scams anyway.
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    Bargain hunters rejoice! IGA opens Supa Valu supermarket with massive bulk-buy discounts

    I remember shopping at Supa Valu stores years ago in Victoria, NSW, QLD, and SA.
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    Deli worker reveals 'pet peeves' about customers – do you do any of them?

    Having worked in various customer service positions for well over 40+ years it is obvious that there is no such thing as customer service anymore these days. If this is what upsets them in a customer service role then they shouldn't be in the job. Part of their job description is to clean the...
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    Pensioners may be the solution to job vacancies, but the pension penalty is too high

    I had to medically retire at 55 and found I was not entitled to the pension, partially due to age and partially due to my partner earning too much, $100 over the threshold would you believe, which is still the case 11 years later. We struggle financially. I would love to be working again, I...
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    Your New Obsesion— 'Miracle worker’ $5.80 Stain Remover

    You can buy it from Coles, Woolworths, Bunnings, https://cleanhq.com.au/shop/?_bc_fsnf=1&brand=39 and https://www.thepinkstuff.com.au/, depending on what you want there will be price differences.
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    Dan Murphy’s pulls out popular drink after “non-compliant labelling” incident, advises against consuming the product due to possible intoxication

    It's a nice change to see a company show responsible diligence in regards to the sale of alcohol, as well as being compliant with liquor licensing laws.
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    Coles customer who called out the retailer for x-rated checkout display faces backlash from other shoppers ⁠— "You're totally wrong”

    I like the idea, how many times has someone forgotten these types of necessary items when are required. I provided our teenage children with condoms and dental dams, with a short explanation as to why these are actually required. Better to be safe than sorry.
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    Woolworths accused of being "too woke" on social media – do you agree or not?

    Woke (/ˈwoʊk/ WOHK) is an English adjective meaning "alert to racial prejudice and discrimination" that originated in African-American Vernacular English
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    Parents receive 'controversial' note urging them to stop giving their children HAM SANDWICHES for lunch: "This is just ridiculous"

    This is a factual list of cancer-causing foods:- processed meat, red meat includes pork, beef, veal, and lamb, barbecues, charred meat, overcooked or burnt foods, alcohol, alcoholic beverages, salted fish, salt-cured, and pickled foods, sugary drinks or non-diet soda, fast foods, and other...
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    Shopper overcharged $197 on her Woolies receipt, but people are calling her out instead…

    Always check your dockets/receipts. Some (but not all) supermarkets are signatories to the code of practice for computerised checkout systems in supermarkets. The supermarkets which participate in the code display signs telling customers that they are participants. The code says that when an...
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    Recent MyGov Scam

    No government department will send you a letter or any documentation attached to an email. They will either contact you by phone (they are not permitted to leave you a message), or by an actual letter requesting that you call them quoting a reference number.
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    Recipe for ‘miracle spray’ that cleans any surface goes viral

    It would not be wise to use Eucalyptus oil around any kitchen appliances as Eucalyptus oil is poisonous to most animals and humans.
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    Mum shares THREE MUST-KNOW LIFE HACKS for people who struggle with keeping their space neat and tidy — “Keen to try these!”

    This is a version of a trick the jewellers do as they use a vibrating tumbler to loosen the knots from chains. Gently place the chain in something like a plastic takeaway container, or a small lunchbox with just enough water to cover the necklace. And place the dish on top of your washing...
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    Uh-oh! Restaurant owner SLAMS Australian Food Influencers ‘looking for free stuff’

    Unfortunately, all influencers have a sense of entitlement, they always ask for freebies so they can post about your business on whatever social media platform they have, and if you don't accept it has been known for them to let their friends know not to deal with the business. They are the most...
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