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    Frustration at Coles: Shopper Angered by $10 Discount Error

    Loyalty programs have gained popularity among customers in the retail industry due to their convenience. Coles, a prominent Australian supermarket chain, provides the Flybuys program, enabling customers to accumulate points for rewards or discounts. However, a recent incident involving a Coles...
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    Is the medicine you bought safe? Shocking lead contamination warning!

    We know that our health is an asset that needs to be maintained and taken care of. Keeping a close eye on our physical activities, food habits, and medications is a crucial part of this. In a world that's ever more globally connected, we find a delightful range of products from different...
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    Quick Flight To Paradise: Australia's New Direct Route To The Cook Islands

    For all those Aussies yearning for a tropical holiday away from the humdrum of everyday life, your prayers have been answered. The secluded island paradise of the Cook Islands, once a laborious journey involving multiple flights and lengthy layovers in New Zealand, is now a mere...
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    Budget-Friendly Meal Planning: How an Aussie Teacher Prepares a Week's Worth of Meals for $2.29 per Serve

    At the SDC, we're all for getting the most bang for your buck, and we're happy to tell you we've found someone who does it better than most. Meet Kara Hansen, a Brisbane-based teacher with a knack for planning affordable weekly meals and her winning secret to feeding a family for just $2.29 per...
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    Big changes to Woolworths' fruit & veg aisle: 'No more tears'

    Woolies has confirmed a significant change to one part of their stores: the onion aisle. Woolies declared that it would sell 'Happy Chop-Tearless Onions' in stores across NSW, VIC and the ACT from 12 July until September or until sold out. Unlike regular onions, these onions are designed to...
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    ‘Call me stupid': Nat Barr's fiery retort on Sunrise

    Today, we're putting on our current affairs hats to bring you a scoop from the popular morning news program Sunrise. If you spent yesterday morning away from the telly, let's fill you in on the recent heated debate that unfolded live on-air. On Monday morning, what would have usually been a...
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    Kmart Shoppers Ecstatic Over Budget-Friendly $29 Shower Caddy Tip

    The world of online shopping has brought so many benefits to our lives. From the convenience of home-based browsing to the thrill of snagging big bargains, there’s something for everyone. However, the joy of hunting down inventive and ingenious tips amongst stacks of hot deals can be nothing...
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    Government Publishes List of Budget-Friendly Medication Coming September 1

    Healthcare in Australia is about to take a massive leap forward in terms of accessibility and affordability. The Federal Australian Government has recently announced a comprehensive list of almost 100 commonly used medicines that will become far more affordable come September 1, 2023. This...
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    Bunnings’ new exclusive cleaning product

    Cleaning is a chore many of us would rather skip, but know we can't. That being said, we know it's not always an easy feat, especially when you come across those stubborn marks and stains that simply refuse to budge. Grappling with these can feel like you’re setting yourself up for...
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    The truth about the financial struggles of a pensioner

    It's certainly no walk in the park being a pensioner in today's world as the economic pinch continues to tighten. One pensioner, Karen, came forward to share her truth about the trials of living as a pensioner, shedding light on the intricacies of the ‘art of making ends meet’. Being a...
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    Own a Hyundai? Two popular models are at risk—is yours one of them?

    Just when you thought it was safe to get back out onto the open road and enjoy a bit of that freedom, it seems that there are more speed bumps for Hyundai drivers to navigate—and a couple of these are, unfortunately, literal ones. Hyundai, one of the most popular car brands among Aussies...
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    Poor parking turned public shaming: Jeep owner receives a flurry of strong-worded notes after parking across four bays at Bunnings

    There's an unspoken rule when it comes to parking, whether you're a novice driver or have been on the road for as long as you can remember—one car, one parking space. But there are occasionally those who bend or break the rules, forcing the rest of us into tricky situations or long walks from...
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    What Hotels Don’t Want You to Know: The Truth about Leftover Soap

    Have you ever paused to wonder about the fate of the partially-used soap, lotion, and shampoo you leave behind in your hotel rooms during your travels? Well, fasten your seat belts because we're about to reveal an industry secret that will surely surprise you! Unbeknownst to many patrons...
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    Are These Cleaning Tips Really Helping or Causing More Harm? Discover the Changes You Should Make Today!

    Are you sceptical about online cleaning tips? We understand the mixture of fascination, disbelief, and frustration that comes with trying out these well-intentioned tips that pop up on Facebook and Instagram, often leaving us either pleasantly surprised or feeling a bit foolish for falling...
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    Emerging Evidence Points to Vitamin D's Positive Impact on Cardiac Health

    This chase for the truth behind Vitamin D is as conundrum-filled as a game of Cluedo! Australian research proposes that long-term use of Vitamin D supplements might lead to a minor but noteworthy reduction in serious heart conditions in those over 60. Adequate vitamin D levels have been...
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    Discover how AI puts scammers in their place and saves your time!

    The world of technology has opened up a new era of convenience. The ongoing evolution of artificial intelligence, or AI as it's commonly referred to, has brought about significant transformations. But what is AI, you ask? AI involves the development of computer systems that can perform...
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    Can your bathroom habits harm your health? This top surgeon thinks so!

    Even the most routine activities, like those behind the closed door of the smallest room of your house, are open for improvement and learning. It's time we dive into a topic we usually water down in hushed whispers—your 'throne' habits. Dr Rajan, a prominent figure in medical circles and a...
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    Could Buy Now Pay Later repayments be forcing countless Australians to miss meals?

    In today's fast-paced world, where convenience rules, the shopping landscape has evolved, transitioning from traditional lay-by to the increasingly popular 'Buy Now, Pay Later' (BNPL) trend. Let's explore the impact and implications of this modern shopping phenomenon, because it hasn’t all...
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    Did These Supermarket Giants Exploit Their Workers?

    While you fill your cart at the local supermarket, it's worth considering the individuals who work diligently behind the scenes to ensure the shelves are stocked and the checkout queues keep moving. Unfortunately, for some workers at major supermarket chains like Coles and Woolworths, their...
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    Jetstar's rival returns: Could this mean shockingly low Bali flight prices?

    Western Australians pining for an escape from winter and an embrace of the sunny coasts of Bali will be thrilled to know that they might soon get a much sought-after discount on their flights. Budget carrier Citilink, a feather in the cap for the prominent Garuda group, has marked its...
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