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    This working Aussie went from paying $1200 a week in rent to living in a tent

    The previous governments have slowly been selling off all of their welfare houses instead of updating them. A friend of mine was in a pensioner unit, and when the pension went up so did the rent so she wans't any better off. But everything else went up as well so she could not afford to stay...
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    What's the real reason behind Michael Rowland's sudden break from ABC Breakfast?

    If he is coming back why didn't he say he was going on holidays instead of having a break?
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    'Rich' Australians targeted by threatening letters

    The blame should to to the Government and the Unions, when for years they gave a percentge pay rise to everyone. Therefore the rich got richer and the poor got poorer. Each time there is a pay rise,l all prices go up, as businesses have to put their prices up. Petrol goes up amd therfore...
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    Can you believe this? A luxury Sydney jeweller reportedly fakes robbery for outrageous insurance claim!

    A theft that had to happen. Men dressed in Burkas. Burkas need to be banned.
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    Woman's 'degrading' flight after a family funeral ignites anger – What happened?

    I had to travel on Jetstar from Brisbane to Sydney. I had a ton tendon in my right shoulder and had to wear a sling. I am right handed. I asked the hostess would she please help me put by bag up above. She refused.
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    Kochie and Nat confront the NSW top cop over the controversial tasering incident caught on bodycam!

    The police commissioner probably already knows the policemen did the wrong thing., however she still needs to watch the video.
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    Shrinkflation hits Cottee's jam, and customers are outraged!

    If CEO's/Manager get more than $2m per year they should reduce their pay, and then they wouldn't have to reduce the contents. It probably costs them a fair bit to change their processing plants. No one can justify earning more then $2m per year. If the government increase pays for the...
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    Shrinkflation hits Cottee's jam, and customers are outraged!

    I found in Woolworths, two Ardmona tin apple, one 800 gms and the other half the size for the same price. $4 ea. $4 is the normal price for the smaller tin and $5 is the normal price for the larger tin. Every dollar counts.
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    Body lotions, mothballs, cleaning fluids and other widely used products contain known toxic chemicals, study finds

    I am just getting over Lymphoma. The doctor said that it was not anything I had eaten, but it was coming from the envrionment. I guess he also means, from soap, shampoo, creams, sprays etc. But no one seems to be doing anything about these chemicals.
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    Is a beloved item disappearing from Australian shelves? Find out now!

    Everyone is worried about plastic waste, even in toothpaste and that is a good thing. But they are not doing anything about the chemicals in toothpaste that the childresn are swallowing. It is urgent that parents remind children not to swallow toothpaste. Fluoride is also damaging our water...
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    Discover the Thrifty Trend: Why Savvy Shoppers Are Ditching Big-Name Brands for Supermarket-Owned Labels

    If you compare the ingredients between the shop brna dna some other brands you will probably find the Whop brand has a lot more "sus" ingredients that are not necessary
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    Millions could receive up to $500 off their energy bills - find out if you're eligible!

    IF THE GOVERNMENT HAD NOT SOLD OUT OUR UTILITIES WE PROBABLY WOULD NOT BE IN THIS POSITION. As soon as something is privatised the costs to consumers go up. Also if the Councils did not force fluoride onto us our water rates would or should go down. There is evidence that ingesting fluoride...
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    Cranberry juice can prevent recurrent UTIs, but only for some people

    Has there been any experiements using Ural fizz drinks?
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    Activities in my Area

    There are usually many U3a courses (generally free once you join) . You could learn to play bridge. That takes a long time to learn if you are determined.
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    Are you being ripped off by increasing EFTPOS fees? Find out NOW!

    I refuse to use the ATMS that charge a fee. In our shopping centre there is still one machine owned by the Combank that doesn't charge a fee.
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    One In Three People With Chronic Pain Have Difficulty Accessing Ongoing Prescriptions For Opioids

    I have been in chronic pain for the past approx 15 years. After having a back operation and being diagnosed with osteo, and then chemo I have been left with torn tendons, a lot of the original backpain and knee pain with a lot of inflammation pain in my neck and shoulders. I refuse to take the...
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    Cleaning pro reveals common mistakes you might be making

    I tried the Ajax Professional Mould, as recommended by someone on this site. It cost $7 at Woolworths, - and it didn't work. Unless there is another Ajax product that might thiten grout.
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    7 'Creepy Crawlies' You Don't Need To Be Afraid Of This Spooky Season

    I found, on my footpath, a large (slug I think). It was approximately 15 cm long and about 6 - 8 cm in diameter. It had leopard like pattern on its skin. I trod on it and squashed it (by accident) and it looked as if it could not move but it disappeared overnight. Is there anyone able to...
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