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    Researchers discuss urgent response to new bacterial infection threat

    I don't know why people are afraid of the Covid vaccines yet have flu vaccines and have had others and got their kids vaccinated etc. it's all because of crap conspiracy theories peddled on social media, designed to make money for the posters and the companies that own the sites. I am a family...
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    Researchers discuss urgent response to new bacterial infection threat

    That's because they didn't order enough Pfizer vaccine at the outset, relying on the AZ one. Lockdowns helped a lot. The main problem now is people are not getting boosters and residents of nursing homes etc are not being given boosters. It should be done as a campaign as it was at the start of...
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    Researchers discuss urgent response to new bacterial infection threat

    The disease is only found in the tropics, i assume any vaccine would be given to indigenous people who are more likely to catch it. It's unlikely to spread to major cities etc.
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    2024 declared as Australia’s worst influenza season as cases soar

    You may have chronic bronchitis, get the doctor to order a chest Xray. Possibly lung function tests.
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    2024 declared as Australia’s worst influenza season as cases soar

    Well, I get needles stuck into me every two days as I'm on dialysis. If I didn't have it I'd die, so I'm sure you would accept this treatment if you had to!
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    Astonishing Twist in $600 Vet Bill Dispute Leaves Australian Pet Owners Stunned

    Yes, if you take on a pet, you will be responsible for it's health monitoring and treatment. I spent thousands saving my cat from a bowel obstruction, at the emergency vet, then she had to have her eye removed for glaucoma. She survived another 5 years and lived to nearly 20!
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    Check your licences: Local woman's licence oversight costs her over $650

    I get a reminder in the mail before mine is due, anyway it is five yearly and the expiry date is on the licence! You must glance at it from time to time in your wallet.
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    Astonishing Twist in $600 Vet Bill Dispute Leaves Australian Pet Owners Stunned

    This is nothing compared to what emergency and specialist vets charge. My cat had skin cancer and I was quoted $5000 just to stage the cancer. That is before treatment, which could have involved radiotherapy or multiple surgery. I am a GP and we do skin cancer removals in our practice, and...
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    This common 'cluster' discovery on trees prompts warning to gardeners of harmful effects

    If they don't harm plants why kill the poor things/ They may be beneficial in some way eg eating other insects.
  10. Scaveola

    Mother-of-the-bride's DIY dress goes viral: You won't believe what she did!

    It looks dreadful. i don't know why anyone would want to wear it!
  11. Scaveola

    Are your friends leaving you behind? Find out why one in four Australians are cutting ties!

    I went to a family dinner at a pub the other night for a child's birthday. My dinner plus garlic bread, and one drink ended up costing more than $50. I can afford it, so it's not a problem, but if one had to pay for a family it would be a lot. Luckily when I go out with my partner he always...
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    Supermarket faces outrage over insufficient markdown on expiring product

    I got some lovely pork chops reduced by about one third the other day in Woolies. If you look around you can find bargains.
  13. Scaveola

    Aussie senator's controversial post about King Charles sends shockwaves through social media

    A hypocrite as she's getting paid for working in the institution she blames for the plight of indigenous people - some of whom are part of my family!
  14. Scaveola

    Australia tightens drinking water guidelines amid ‘forever chemicals’ contamination concerns

    Bottled water most likely comes from the tap anyway!
  15. Scaveola

    Australia tightens drinking water guidelines amid ‘forever chemicals’ contamination concerns

    Pfas are in cosmetics, creams, and other everyday items, as well as water - you can't avoid them.
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    Customers could claim up to $5,000 over sneaky pricing tactics at Coles and Woolworths—are you eligible?

    Class actions just line lawyers ‘ pockets. There are usually a couple of successful test litigants and the others get very little and may end up with a legal bill.
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    Homeownership dreams crumble under the weight of structural issues

    Would the person have had a check done before buying the unit?
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