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    Australians brace for all-in-one digital ID system

    Great idea. Until my Gov gets hacked
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    Good news for retirees: Increased income limits announced for Commonwealth Seniors Health Card, ‘thousands’ seen to benefit

    It’s unfair that 65 yo who can’t get a Pension but earn less than $50K are not eligible for comm seniors card. They increase the pension age but don’t take into account that that as we get older health declines and we need more medications
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    How much salt is hiding in these everyday fast food and supermarket meals?

    It’s hard with food intolerances as most tolerable foods contain more salt and sugar esp GF ones. I make most of my own and don’t add salt
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    What on Earth is this? Check out this Aussie’s bizarre ‘alien-looking’ discovery at home!

    OMG I can’t believe that u didn’t know. I’ve seen these since I was a kid over 5 decades ago.
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    Is it really possible to get away with not paying parking tickets?

    But can an owner legally get a car towed that is illegally parked. We have that problem constantly at our medical practice despite multiple signs. It is selfish as our patients many of whom are elderly can’t find parking. Despite putting warning stickers on the offenders windows they I’ll do it
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    Woolies shopper allegedly accused of theft due to frustrating self-checkout error

    Just remove the bag and put the item on the table by itself. U just have to click removed bag. They sometimes say skip bagging as well.
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    This mum urges Woolworths and Coles to stop delivering her groceries in paper bags—But why?

    The stores should allow u to return them to be recycled again
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    Aussies divided over delivery etiquette—what do YOU think?

    I think bare feet in shopping centre rates worse esp in food shops. So unhygienic
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    Aussies divided over delivery etiquette—what do YOU think?

    They don’t wait around long enough to get dolled up. I can barely get downstairs before thurs walking off.
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    Italian expat finds Australian supermarket staples 'awful'! Do you agree?

    Totally agree. Experiencing new cuisines in a part of your travel journey not an excuse to complain about another nations customs and tastes. So rude.
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    Here’s why Australia's top 3 internet providers are ditching 3G

    I’m with Telstra. At home I’ve only even gotten 5g once or twice due to reception issues and more often than not I’m on 1 bar 4g or 2 bars of 3 G. So what happens if 3 G is abandoned. Does that mean I won’t get any internet as I’m in a gully?
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    Aussie frustrated over common constant back-and-forths at restaurants–Find out why!

    Well when I travelled to Japan with a v small group it was amazing. The tour organisers let every Ryokan and hotel where we stayed and restaurants we visited know my intolerances and they were all amazing. I had no reactions and the food was fantastic just as if it was prepared as usual. And we...
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    Aussie frustrated over common constant back-and-forths at restaurants–Find out why!

    It’s v v frustrating. I hardly ever eat out now. It’s such a hassle. I have 3 intolerances and it’s a pain as wait staff have to keep checking with the chef. There’s usually v little choice in the end. When I was in Hosp it wasn’t fun either. Most GF bread and math contains soy or dairy so...
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    Is Australia cutting back on aged pensions despite a surge in retirees?

    Pi agree. It should be compulsory for the politics s to spend 6 months minimum on a pension income to understand how hard it is. Let them experience our struggle and maybe they’ll be more informed and not keep taking them not giving back to Those in need.
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