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    American expat’s confusion over Aussie chip aisle makes the rounds on social media - should Aussies be upset?

    I thought it would be expected to find new dishes, flavours, products wherever you travel. People don’t seem to be upset when travelling to Asian, European, or Middle Eastern countries, for example, to find a completely different food culture, not just in flavours, but even the food products...
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    Drivers warned about toll road text scam after hundreds of victims come forward

    I also received one of these texts, however, as I no longer drive, or own a car, it was immediately obvious it was a scam, so I was lucky. However, please be careful, as I know they’re always reminding us to check for spelling or grammar errors as signs of a scam, but this text had no errors...
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    Do you know how your pet is treated when flying? This video will shock you!

    I have been an animal lover all my life, and have been blessed with many wonderful pets in my lifetime so far, and have always wanted nothing but the best for them. However, we should also consider the following. If essential working animals, such as Assistance and Therapy dogs, must meet...
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    10-year-old girl BARELY SURVIVES electrocution while fixing a bedroom appliance — “I looked at my hands and I screamed”

    I'm not quite sure why the fan is being called "a faulty appliance". The girl explains she was packing the fan to put it away when she dropped it, and so took it to her room to fix it. If the fan broke, as the girl appears to indicate, it's not what we usually define as a "faulty" appliance...
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    Woman faces backlash after revealing “UNCONVENTIONAL” way of slicing a sandwich — "There’s a fine line between genius and madness"

    Feel free to cut your sandwiches however you prefer - jigsaw pieces, or animals if you're feeling super creative - just don't cut my sandwiches please. I'll cut them myself thanks. ;)
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    Get the PERFECT fluffy rice every time with this method!

    This method has been successfully used in my family for the past 60 years.
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    Woolworths Returns

    Woolworths Returns To quote from the Queensland Government website, regarding "Guarantees, Warranties, and Refunds". "When you can get a refund Refunds aren’t always an automatic right. Businesses don’t have to give you a refund if you: change your mind buy the wrong size buy the wrong...
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    Aussie mum shares her INCREDIBLE markdown meat haul – whole chickens for less than a dollar!

    For sale prices that cheap, the use by date is usually the same day.
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    Aldi shopper complains about Aldi’s trolley return system

    Perhaps some Coles and Woolies use the coin system, but where I live in Queensland, we have several Coles and Woolies stores within five kilometres to my home, and none of them use coins, while the Aldi stores do. So it may depend where you live.
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    Social media users react over the frustrating “new and improved formula” of a laundry item — can you see what fuss is about?

    Unfortunately we have been complaining about shrinking packaging without lower pricing, or worse, increased pricing, for years, and nothing has happened. Just keep a close eye on the unit pricing, and make your choices accordingly..
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    Asian Ground Beef Noodles

    Exactly. :) Most people are familiar with making Spaghetti Bolognese, so this should be easy to make as well, and everyone can enjoy Asian flavours sometimes, as well as the usual Italian, with no extra effort.
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    Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

    I often substitute mince for steak. You can choose beef, lamb, pork, or chicken mince. It may look different, but still tastes great, It's also suitable for young children, or people who require "soft food".
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    Woolies’ delivery service draws flak online – can you see what’s wrong?

    Perhaps free bags, but the drivers need to be paid.
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