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    You won't believe the hilarious gifts these women received!

    In the early years of my marriage my new husband bought me a large frypan for Christmas, each piece - pan, handle, screws, - wrapped separately lol. I loved to cook, and it was a high quality one, so I loved it. 38 years later, have ditched the deadbeat hubby (as he turned out to be) but still...
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    Discover the essentials: Why these five ALDI products top a mum's shopping list

    Aldi does not deliver in Australia, nor can we order online here. The website link you provided is the UK site. Thanks for getting my hopes up & then dashing them lol
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    Avoid this costly mistake! Mum loses $300 to domestic cleaner scam

    Best to have clarified total cost on arrival, before they started, then u could say no, I can't afford that. Definitely do not have them back & point out, one of the reasons is because of the deception/dishonesty. I wouldn't trust them at all. Prob also have sticky fingers too if given the...
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    Woolworths' BIG change: They’re doing what with their shopping trolleys?!

    Too funny Tervueren, but I wholeheartedly agree.
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    Union calls on Services Australia to change approach as negotiations continue

    Instead of the hierarchy of Centrelink trying to screw their staff, like they do their genuine & needy clients, maybe if working conditions were more attractive, they might be able to attract more workers & improve the crap service we currently have to endure. For an agency whose sole purpose...
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    Commonwealth Ombudsman uncovers two decades' worth of Centrelink debt miscalculations in shocking report

    ‘The practice of income apportionment has not been used to calculate social security payments since July 2021,’ Rishworth said. This is not true. the deeming rate on even meagre savings in your account is calculated on what they deem you COULD make, not on what you ACTUALLY make. I queried...
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    Is an egg shortage imminent? Empty Coles, ALDI shelves spark concerns

    prob a ploy by the big chains to give them an excuse to raise the price to outrageous levels
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    ‘It’s not a joke.’ Fans stunned by fast-food chain’s unbelievable new menu item

    Most of us love a generous Cheesy Toastie, but that looks horrific. I love cheese but I wouldn't even want to try it. No ty .
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    Businesswoman scammed out of $42,000 in seconds: could this text message be a threat to you too?

    What is the point of a bank "Flagging" a transaction suspicious, if they are going to release the funds immediately anyway ? And given that once "Flagged" no preventative action was taken, they have the audacity to email the customer AFTER THE FACT to alert them that they think it might have...
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    Expected Milk Price Hike Sparks Concern

    It's not consumers sending dairy farmers broke. It's the greedy supermarket monopolies that won't pay the farmers a fair price, yet still make massive over the top profits on the milk they sell to consumers. Profit is one thing and necessary for businesses, but the greed of supermarkets that pay...
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    Meghan Markle's potential tell-all book might stir up a storm in Buckingham Palace: Why are the royals distancing themselves?

    A lot of people were curious about Harry's story because we watched him grow up fondly and he was so like Diana who everyone adored. His cheeky and adoring ways earnt him a loyal following that sparked curiosity after things went south, hence the success of Spare. Most people would like to see...
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    Is this Woolworths roast chook conspiracy true? The internet's going wild over this theory

    In WA, Spudshed selling hot roast chickens for $8 normal price. They are yummy.
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    Outrageous hidden fees at Woolworths exposed by shopper – Here’s what you need to know

    Try having to pay a minimum of $90 for a top or skirt and $80 for a cotton nightie. That's the fate inflicted on people who need to buy larger sizes clothes. Kmart only goes up to a size 20 now in women's wear. And not every larger person is a lazy glutten who is overweight by choice.
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    Joke Squirrel in the Fridge

    or a wabbit !
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    Woolworths makes surprising changes to Everyday Rewards Extra program

    Once again, the most disadvantaged in our community are discriminated against. I have to shop online, I can't physically get to the store or walk around a supermarket. I have no one to take me or shop for me so people like me already miss out on instore markdowns, struggle to afford delivery...
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    Heroic father pays the ultimate price to save a family of ducks from traffic tragedy

    That's so sad. Life can be cruel and unjust sometimes. My heart goes out to his love ones. RIP
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    Shoppers Sound Off on Woolworths' ‘Serious Problem’ - Sustainable Solution or Flimsy Disaster?

    PAPER bags were phased out decades ago because of "Concern for the Environment", and sustainability of tree felling for paper. Now we phase out plastic bags and replace them with PAPER bags because of "Concern for the Environment". Both times policies were/are "backed by science". Make up...
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