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    Aussie Mum called a ‘monster’ for having her son’s birthmark removed– the full story on the newborn’s dangerous medical condition

    A monster!!??? I think she is very smart doing something that will make her child's life a lot easier to live... the "monster mother" is that mum who has a little girl with a big hairy birthmark around one eye and is refusing to have it removed!!. That poor kid will grow up teased all her life...
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    Millions of Australians could be fined $11,000 for these everyday items

    Well...that can only be seen as a good thing. An Indian couple invented disposable cutlery made out of chickpeas...at the end of your meal, you can even eat them if you wish....so why isn't that, and ideas like it, taken up immediately all around the world... when a great non-polluting idea...
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    Good news for the environment: supermarkets are phasing out 'unrecyclable' plastic meat trays

    I was cross at something I read about "Boomers" being responsible for damaging the earth that the new generation has inherited... I have to say, back in our day, there were no plastic bag or takeaway containers, we ate home cooked meals made from scratch and grew a lot of veg in our own...
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    Largest pension increase in more than 12 years announced as the cost of living soars

    I don't know about others, but now on aged pension, I can worry less about money than when I was working. Juggling bills and mortgage and trying to ensure my kids had everything they needed, I rarely bought myself anything, now I have more clothes and shoes, go out to dinner regularly, no...
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    Meghan Markle faces backlash for “meddling” with US politics, critics say she should be stripped of royal titles

    Meghan Markel should have married Putin...2 megalomaniacs would be trying to run the world!!..
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    Ex-Coles manager pretends to faint after being fired for ‘outrageous behaviour’

    These laws are put in place to protect workers, unfortunately they can also be abused by unscrupulous people to try and get their own way or get big payouts for what is actually fair dismissal!
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    Grandparents beware! ACCC issues urgent recall of aquatic toys over drowning risk concerns

    Proper and constant supervision of kids at the pool, the beach and backyard pools are the only Safe and Reliable means of keeping your kids safe... never expect a 'flotation device' to do your job!!
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    Mum makes a shockingly hilarious discovery in ALDI chicken drumsticks – ‘I would’ve p**d myself!’

    Asians cook and eat them... I remember mum used to boil them for stock to make her chicken noodle soup and then the cats got them to eat...
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    On his 110th birthday, the oldest living Australian, Frank Mawer, looks back on a life well-lived

    It's funny.. but the old people who have lived the tougher lives, complain less, appreciate more and seem to be more positive than the spoilt, privileged poppets that are born these days...
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    Nonna's BRUTALLY honest reaction to trying Starbucks coffee for the first time

    Like most American things..over processed, over sweetened, over flavoured, ...if you go for coffee, you just want Good Coffee. The best coffee I ever had was a short black expresso in Venice....delicious with nothing else in it at all. 👍👍
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    Simple shopping trolley difference carpark sparks heated discussion – do you agree?

    The coin in the trolley comes and goes, and comes and goes again.... It's a shame that some humans are so lazy that they have to be forced to do the "right thing"... but then there's people who don't have a coin, idiots who vandalise them because they think there's money inside, it costs for...
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    Dress to impress on a budget: Fashion guru styles versatile winter look with only four affordable buys

    Some of its a bit "young" fashion, but I didn't mind the cream pants with the kahkii cardigan, I'm in early 60s and don't want to look like mutton dressed as lamb, but don't want to look frumpy and older than I am either.... she probably needs to slightly alter the looks for the age group on...
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    ALDI customer finds steaks locked up in ‘security boxes’ at a local store – and people are gobsmacked

    I've seen these in various shops for years...when the unscrupulous will stuff $60 steaks down their pants, the shop has to take steps.... and don't get me started on "poor them, they can't afford to buy"... well, when I can't afford to buy steak, I buy a bit of cheap mince or sausages and make...
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    Milo packaging change sparks outrage among Australians — Is this appropriate for consumers?

    Yes.. I'd only put 2 or 3 spoons of Milo in a cup... why do people put in more??
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    Mum's X-rated dinosaur cake fail goes viral - and the internet can't get enough

    I don't know if it's X-rated... but it sure isn't worth $88!!!
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    Court convicts Gold Coast teacher of assaulting 12-year-old student, teacher gets kicked out from his new job

    Just as kids need to respect teachers and maintain a certain level of distance... teachers also need to remember their position as teacher, they can't engage in any silly 'rough and tumble' with their students, or this is what happens...and if he genuinely kicked her in the back, then his...
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    'Everything is sweet,' Aussie woman shared how living in the US altered her taste

    I spent a whole hour in the cereals aisle in a Walmart..and those aisles are huge!!.... looking for a museli or high-fibre cereal... finally found one in a discounted bin (as obviously noone buys it) and it was still only half as good as one I'd find in an Aussie supermarket.
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    Young Tommy.

    Young Tommy grew up and is now in politics!! 🤣🤣🤣
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    Tired of being cramped in economy? Here's how to get a FREE upgrade next time you fly

    Lucky her!! The only time my seats have changed are when someone with more power and influence has demanded an upgrade and my early booked tickets were swapped out for some shitty cramped spot!!
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