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  1. J

    Shocking Way Aussies Are Combatting Rising Supermarket Prices

    Also in Albury in rural NSW the River Community Church has a free food bank section for helping the community .
  2. J

    Australia's 12,000 Beaches - How Many Have You Explored?

    Tomakin is a small town near Batemans Bay in southern NSW. Has a beautiful calm beach with clear water where I took my elderly mum for a day out. Mum was losing the balance part of her brain so sadly, even the small waves coming in and out were too much for her, but we laughed a lot together. I...
  3. J

    Woman calls it quits with her bank after being denied access to her own funds: 'What's the point of a bank?'

    There are classes. My local community house holds free or low cost classes for seniors to learn to use their mobile phones.
  4. J

    A Reject Shop employee reveals how to save BIG and beat supermarket prices!

    I use the laundry liquid from Aldi, very cheap, gets the clothes clean and my husband likes the not too strong fragrance.
  5. J

    How to get FREE items at Coles, Woolworths and ALDI with this scanning 'loophole'

    What I’ve found in the past is you have to actually remind them of their policy to get it for free, they’ve been happy to give it to me for the lower price. So if you’re not aware they don’t remind you.
  6. J

    Shocking Sydney Incident: McDonald's employee throws coffee at irate customer - And that’s just the beginning…

    Sounds like the retail worker threw the first coffee unless both parties can get fined.
  7. J

    Prepare for a shock! Some Aussies are experiencing a massive 83% surge in power bills

    This is not good news. A lot of people are struggling now. Very disappointed in our government who pledged to lower electricity and cost of living in their election campaign. They just say things to get elected and then there is no accountability to have to follow through.
  8. J

    What is the most unforgettable story from your school days?

    You always remember the first boy you had a crush on. His name was Gary. A group of us used to ride to the gardens after school and hang out. There was a lot of talk about “I’ll show mine if you show yours!” but we never did. Sadly when I attended a school reunion in n my 50’s I learnt that he...
  9. J

    What is the most unforgettable story from your school days?

    Another memory I have is a family car accident when I was ten when I broke my nose and an arm, can’t remember which one. I had plaster on my arm and across my nose and forehead with 2 eye holes. Going to school I got lots of signatures on my arm. I remember climbing up on a chair in the bathroom...
  10. J

    What is the most unforgettable story from your school days?

    I can remember in primary school the day was nearly finished and I needed to go to the toilet. The teacher told me to wait and I ended up wetting my pants and standing in a puddle, feeling mortified! The kids must have filed out, my excuse when I came out was the teacher was mopping the floor...
  11. J

    Joke Silly Sausage

    A bit too gross this one, sorry, bad taste!
  12. J

    Qantas Breaks Tradition with Cabin Crew Grooming and Uniform Decision

    I thought you were going to report the women could wear suits and the guys a dress or skirt if they wanted!! Fortunately common sense has prevailed!
  13. J

    Macca's 'sneakily' raised its prices – Here's what changed

    McDonald’s no longer a cheaper option
  14. J

    Shocking revelation: Former Coles executive confesses to stealing $1.9 million

    Sounds like the man could have had depression given his wife’s serious disease. Everyone needs to be honest but it is a known fact that depression causes you to take risks. This gives you a buzz apparently.
  15. J

    Discover how these Aussie mums are saving thousands every year, even with rising costs of living

    Takeaway for me is also a break from cooking and cleaning up. Fish and chips is the cheapest and we have a great shop nearby which we walk to. Also we’ve gone to fortnightly instead of weekly. My husband and I have embarked on a year of healthy eating and exercise. We’re seeing the scales going...
  16. J

    Indulge in a taste of the UK: Smith's new British-inspired chips just landed at ALDI

    It’s nice to have a treat now and then, it can get boring eating healthy all the time! And maybe the person who was shocked at the price of chips in Coles would like to try these? You can bet they’ll be cheaper!
  17. J

    Australia’s inflation crisis captured in one 'shocking' supermarket photo

    Aldi has been low on frozen chips and wedges for months. So you can always do mashed or roast potatoes, or cook your own chips!
  18. J

    Australia’s inflation crisis captured in one 'shocking' supermarket photo

    I think your potatoes would cost more than 60 c
  19. J

    Young Aussies may bear the burden of new levy for the ageing population: What does it mean for your grandchildren?

    Why do these past Pollies need SUCH a big allowance paid? Reduce the lot of them, we’re all paying taxes to support the rich when cost of living is so high. Just not fair!!
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