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    Goodbye, long waiting times! Centrelink services will now be faster with this major staffing boost

    Shows the inadequacy of a major public support community service and the lack of genuine response fobbing off yet another waiting time. I trust you kept records of all the times you tried and the time of contact name of the person whom you spoke with etc...details might get a better response if...
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    Goodbye, long waiting times! Centrelink services will now be faster with this major staffing boost

    With the current costs and needs of so many more people relying on some form of assistance to survive, there may be more staff, but what about more contact lines, more access to a more advanced prompt service, and updated procedures? Maybe too much 'small print', full in-boxes and long delays to...
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    Garlic Butter Salmon

    I eat salmon grilled with sliced garlic and olive oil spray weekly. I will try this recipe or a change. My 'kitchen ' has some issues with any ( stir included) frying and the smoke alarm ...despite my efforts to redirect any smoke for cooking so many great saute dishes. Sigh.
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    The Official Crossword Thread

    Stonkered here ...My Little Pony name and Bruse is Batman..??Any answers provided later?
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    SDC Trivia Game #160 - 02/11/2023

    I missed out on Einstein..drats..blushing as that was not a hard one either..
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    'It’s nothing special': 72-year-old hero foils robbery attempt

    Go Mikhail... his instinctive actions still worked for him and the thief will no doubt never hear the end of it.. I hope Timofey's cell phone was intact good Russian Mama to the rescue too.
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    Boost Juice removes this horrifying display

    Ok, I guess the US-style orange (squash) pumpkin and a witchy poo on a stick, a rattly plastic skeleton, a dangly big plastic wobbly spider and a boo or two (NO web please, it catches and traps birds and other creatures should be banned) might pass ..I think this is more like a Nightmare in...
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    SDC Trivia Game #159 - 01/11/2023

    The silly thing is I knew the answers to two I clicked on the wrong one.. stupido moi but 7 correct is still comforting hahhaahaha
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    Word Explorers

    Name: Cybele Country: Colombia Animal: Cougar Object: Cannister
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    Discover a quick, easy neck stretch that experts swear by for relaxation

    My neck cracks..:+} but I still do the exercises..not difficult and I don't have to try to get up off the floor
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    Life-changing habit leads to man’s shock stage four bowel cancer diagnosis

    I recall our neighbour's daughter, whom we all played with as children suddenly died of colon cancer, she was 14. Tests from pharmacies should be available for any age if the person senses something amiss without a GP pathology prescription. I doubt the service would be flooded by those under...
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    'Greedy' landlords charge $250 a week for 'inhumane' rental

    Opportunists without a qualm or conscience as long as they get more $ in their hands. Greed, avarice and manipulation of the desperate or O/S students. A bed in a hostel is better than a blow-up single mattress, a cheap pillow and part bed linen ( for show perhaps) some shelf thing and a scant...
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    Can Australia Post's new community hub solve postage problems?

    I agree the tracking shows the greatest delays in any overseas ( or local) delivery are here in our own country Australia Post Services. Also, I had a parcel ordered from one of our BigW stores it took 9 days to get here!
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    The secret story of the cult Kmart brand Anko

    I was forced to endure 6 weeks ( that was unexpected) waiting for a new microwave to be 'fixed' so bought an ANKO one for under $50 to use until it was returned. I was delighted with this cheap item, it is a bit noisy but cheerful and does what it is supposed to. I am sure it also has a limited...
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    Amazon is upping the game with its ‘revolutionary’ 60-minute drone delivery service

    What if the active dog gets to the parcel first? I guess one would naturally be on the lookout and there is some notification parcel arrived and a photo to prove it. My mind leaps forward into the future when every second neighbour also orders at the same time..ahhh peak hour droning.
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    Doctors' fees are increasing due to living pressures—how will this affect you?

    Many doctors now work in Medical centres owned by others ( not always owned by other medics)who charge the GPs to rent a consultation room and their income is also under a 'regulated' ( Gov. controlled?) payment scheme. Most of the equipment, staffing, reception, premises rents, and running...
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    Woman receives alarming note threatening her dog from own neighbour!

    What ... you mean you were happier for the rest of her life with purposely cut vocal chords? It is like declawing cats' claws. Both are considered inhumane deeds to any animal. There are other ways to help your dog not to bark at everything. Understanding the reason why they bark is #1. It...
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    Mum unknowingly encounters enormous huntsman spider while feeding possum

    I have had Huntsman Spiders visit and stay so many times in all my Australian homes over the years. I 'bottle and slide' them outside too. The only time I freaked was when I woke to find one about 6 inches (OK 150cm) away from my head and face on the wall ( I do not have a headboard)and then...
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