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    Princess Anne shuts down Queen Camilla's protocol-breaking move in rare join engagement

    She is the oldest child. It used to be that the oldest boy child inherited the title of king and girls only when there was no boy. A few years ago it was changed that the girls had the same rights as boys and so that means that George will become king and if he has no children then Charlotte...
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    November Competition: Christmas Memories

    I was around 10 years old and Dad came home after work Xmas celebrations feeling very merry indeed at about 2am Xmas morning. He insisted that Santa had been and my brother and I should be up seeing what was under the tree. It must have been a very good year because normally we got small toys...
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    'What is happening': Shoppers share glaring sight at one Coles store

    Don’t know about it being a trial run in very few Victorian Coles stores. My local Coles in mid-coast NSW has had theses, on and off for months now. Doesn’t worry me at all.
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    General Discussion Thread 16.11.2024

    Can’t beat a good old salad sandwich with grated chees and ham. BUT must be shop bought. For some reason that I can’t for the life of me work out, they just taste so much better than my home made.
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    Shopper shares new saving techniques to cut grocery bills

    Canned new potatoes, washed, dried and slightly oiled and seasoned, in the air-fryer are quite nice.
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    Driving the point home: Aussie state’s licence rule leaves drivers scratching their heads

    I don’t see the need for any provisional drivers (P or E) to display a sign for others to see. Why do we need to know what type of license a person has? So we can be more accepting of their mistakes? Avoid them- kind of difficult unless on multi-laned road? Maybe so they’re an easier target for...
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    This cheese wins prestigious award as the best in Australia!

    Can someone tell me where you can buy to try it or is it only available to a small number of places in WA?
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    Overhauled speed limits may save more lives in one state

    I’m in NSW and the place I live has these limits in place and has done for years. So not a new solution, but the figure tell us speed kills so presumably the current speed limits are ignored. Why do they think that by changing a number on a sign it will suddenly stop those drivers who like to...
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    Man's audacious stunt in front of speed camera ignites fierce debate!

    I don’t have a problem with him or any signage telling you a speed camera is ahead. Any thing that slows you down is a good thing. The best sign I’ve seen was on some roadworks (nsw) where the speed is reduced to 40kph. There was screen that showed your current speed and thanked you if you were...
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    Aussie mum receives shocking fines after her dream holiday: 'It's very strange'

    In order for that to get you off jury duty you’d have to turn up on the specified date and explain your reasons to the judge and ask to be released from duty. Therefore no fine for failing to report would have been imposed.
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    Eighty drivers face license loss and heavy fines over mobile phone use

    I don’t think monetary fines work. If people can’t pay due to limited funds they can be reduced to small amounts payable over a period of time therefore rendering them a minor inconvenience. However demerit points can’t be reduced and are therefore much more scary. If you think, you never have...
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    NRL legend exposes Kangaroos players' act during national anthem—what’s your take?

    There’s a big difference between a national anthem and a war chant such as the Haka, etc. Bet the players from those nations don’t all sing their anthem but ALL can’t wait for their war chants. Maybe that’s what we need. Anyway as long as the players stand quietly and show respect while their...
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    Are your friends leaving you behind? Find out why one in four Australians are cutting ties!

    I would think that rather than cutting ties it would be easy to have friends come to your place, bring snacks and own drinks and rotate through the group for hosting. It worked really well for my friends when we were younger and had young children.
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    TV presenter faces changes after departing from Channel Seven

    I’m 70 and don’t watch any of Batchelor, Love Island type reality shows because I can’t handle so many women making complete fools of themselves. It’s degrading! And I’m a self confessed reality show junkie. The thought of a bunch of old women (who should know better) is just toooo much to even...
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