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    Westpac introduces new scheme to boost Aussies' savings

    In these challenging times, banks recognise the need to offer more than just a place to store money. OH the big hearts of these guys.
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    Shining light on solar safety: LG sparks urgent recall for overheating batteries

    These are batteries, not the solar panels. We have solar but wont be buying batteries, it's just not worth it.
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    Condiment catastrophe: Improper storage of condiments leads to botulism outbreak

    Well duh. Of course you keep mayo in the fridge.
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    Ex-pilot’s trial unfolds secret affair between missing senior campers

    Yeah right, so they both 'accidentally' died.
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    This Royal's portrait sparks citizens' outrage: 'You must be joking!'

    Just what I thought. A kids drawing
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    Mincing words: Woolworths shopper's weighty concern sparks debate over packaging accuracy

    I thought the packaging was Not supposed to be included in the weight. There was a big deal quite some years ago about the extra weight of containers at the deli. And mushroom bags are so thin now they break before getting home.
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    State government deploys new safety measures as road toll incidents rise

    As someone who has lost 2 family members to separate road accidents I can tell you that not wearing your seat belt is a major concern. Inattention and speeding may cause an accident, but a seatbelt may then save you.
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    Penalty unit increases to $330 for tax return deadline

    Get some of those ATO workers onto the Centrelink/Medicare backlog
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    Safety concerns spark urgent recalls of crocodile products and popular makeup item

    FNQ here. Don't just use Crocs from farms, get out and cull some of the buggars. Way too many around populated areas now. And before all you bleeding hearts jump up and down, I know it's their area and we need to be mindful. But they don't have to be in all of it and every swimming hole.
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    Mum shares harrowing details of abduction with baby daughter: ‘I felt really sick’

    Agree. But she was clearly very upset by the ordeal. Glad that they are both ok even if some of the story is not correct.
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    Coles SMS scam

    This is my spam folder.
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    Coles SMS scam

    The do expire after 3 years, but no one would bother to tell if they were expiring anyway.
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    ‘My heart sank’: Woman loses almost $4,000 in minutes after selling preloved clothes online

    And the headlines always seem to say it's the older generations getting scammed. This person is 19 and the person in other story about the business is in their 30s. So it's not just us old dummies, the millennials and GenZ are just as susceptible. Be very wary.
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    Netflix Australia increases subscription fees in discreet announcement

    Only a $1 or 2 a month. But they have millions of subscribers in Australia. So that's a big boost to their pocket. We have most of the streaming services by sharing with family. Netflix is the only one that doesn't allow sharing without paying big. And honestly we scroll through constantly...
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    Albanese government's energy initiative promises relief for Aussie households amid rising costs

    I guess you are on a rebate that is higher than costs. That's the only way to be having a zero bill with only 12 panels. We installed 26 panels @ 10kw and because the rebate is ,11c and the cost is ,33 it's never going to cover. And if we paid out another $11k for a battery @10kw capacity we can...
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    Beware of this 'designer furniture' scam sweeping Facebook Marketplace

    Trying to get more exposure 😝 for her followers?
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    Several dog owners may face fines of up to $50,000 for encouraging rabid acts

    Cheaper or free desexing to prevent those roaming boys and girls from getting into trouble
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