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  1. Anoush

    Unable to afford rent, pensioner reveals worrying last resort: living in a car

    that is true ,,I worked after the kids went to school and my husband worked two jobs as well plus grew a mini market garden and sold to a few shops ,,one shop asked if it would work for us buying stock we used to pay the account which helped so much,,I would have my pantry full of staples by...
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    Unable to afford rent, pensioner reveals worrying last resort: living in a car

    I think it's disgusting,,old people who most likely worked in factories to help with finances ,leaving their young children before school with a non family member at a small charge for those mornings,,those mums must have felt like a failure not having enough money to get them through,even...
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    How much do YOU think the Age Pension should be?

    a married couple usually have the same expenses as a single person unless you own your home,,so I don't see why letters writers are saying single pensioners are at a disadvantage with the pathetic rise,,,,we both worked for 50 years and paying taxes with one of us doing two jobs,,,do the...
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    Alarming changes Woolies customers have been forced to make to their shopping habits

    I buy things I use which are on special ,,,if I think I will have enough money I will buy 2,,,always careful with what I buy,,,but still very shocked at checkout ,,I look at my trolley and think hopefully probably only around the $100 mark,,totally shocked and horrified as the cost keeps going...
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    Your Say Sunday Poll: Do you think it's okay to smack children/grandchildren?

    I was bought up with firm disipline in the 50's,,,jug cord,,pieces of timber,,cup of tea thrown over me,luckily it wasn't hot just to name a few,,,I vowed never to treat my children like that,,,,when they were little ,yes they got a smack on the behind ,as they grew into teens punishment was not...
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    Is ALDI still the ‘go-to supermarket’ when it comes to savings? Here's what some shoppers have to say…

    no Aldi here in Tas but so wish there was,,,one woollies bag and another bag about the same size was $130 -82 yesterday at Woolworths for 34 items,,thank goodness I had my Everyday Extra Discount
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    Treat yourself to two new decadent Golden Gaytime creations!

    not a fan of golden gaytimes,,tried them once and no thanks
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    Bride’s outrageous plan to fund wedding shocks internet

    That is a shocking thing to even think of doing,,,,obviously they don't care about their dog to much,,,weddings cost an arm and a leg today and every couple is entitled to a memorable one but if you can't afford it don't do heartless things like this girl,,,,there are many ways to overcome...
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    Nightmare story of a missing bag: How one couple’s dream holiday went horribly wrong

    several years ago my daughter went on 2 Contiki trips,,one to Europe and one to Ireland,,,,on her arrival home she was really sick with Glandular Fever and in no mood to listen to the airport staff give out excuses,,,in Ireland she went to Waterfords Glass factory and bought some beautiful...
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    Shannon Noll teams up with KFC for an epic ‘Fried Night Footy’ campaign and new menu item — and you can get it for FREE!

    As always Tasmania is left out,,I seriously have doubts that the mainland even knows this island is part of Australia regardless of the Bass Strait,, the highway between us..
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    The Great Snag Debate: Does the Barbecue Need MORE Onions? Social Media Weighs In

    heaps of yummy caramelised onion with barbeque sauce,,can't beat it
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    Roald Dahl publisher’s crackdown on 'offensive' language receives backlash: ‘Absolutely insane’

    what is wrong with this world,,,babies grow into adults and read all sorts of books, children read a variety of books ,these to goody two shoe's people need to get a life and let the rest of us decide what we want to read as well as our children,,,every thing we know from our childhood had...
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    Experts push for food-labelling changes to spur healthier choices among Australians

    Elaine41,,I am with you,,,, ,,,I have children who have gone the half century and one coming up to it,,both have perfect beautiful white teeth and healthy skin , have regular check-ups on both teeth and body despite enjoying the spoils of life,,they had good fresh home grown produce grown by...
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    This Aussie couple turned an old delivery truck into a stunning home — and now they're living rent-free!

    well done to them and good luck with always being able to live their dream,,,I would have loved doing something like that but with kids to educate and all things associated with them it didn't happen ,not that I'm complaining
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    Outraged customers slam Kmart's new 'insulting' checkout system

    I haven't been to KMart in years and won't be going either,,there are more ways to catch thieves than putting honest innocent people through this ,,,I am NOT a thief and would feel very intimidated and embarrassed as well as being furious being asked to open my bag so someone unknown to me...
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    You won't believe how much baby Archie takes after his mum, Meghan!

    I have no interest in Harry and Meghan so no I won't be watching,, they left the Royal family in search of privacy,,they are doing an amazing job maintaining it ,,NOT
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    Kmart shopper's ‘genius’ bra hack will make your life so much easier (and comfier)

    I don't buy my bras from KMart but I do take anything out that make them uncomfortable ,,,,the cup wire goes first,,the comfort by doing that exceeds imagination
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    Earn savings with this Woolworths Everyday Rewards trick - but is it worth it?

    I have a budget which has to cover everything I do and have,,,I put money aside every week for the car ,,I own it but associated expenses which doesn't include fuel,, and another one for the phone / internet,,there is no way I could do those massive shops,,a couple of times I was so shocked to...
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    Heads up! A huge change is in store for Centrelink recipients

    don't be so quick to pass the buck ,, it's not only Aboriginal / Australian folk ,,there are a hell of a lot of people from other countries as well on welfare,,,watching ACA one night the interviewer was speaking to an incredibly arrogant bullish man from another country who had two wives but...
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    You won't believe the outrageous rules this Airbnb host imposed

    we stayed in one and would stay there again,,beautiful breakfast goods left for us,,bacon,,eggs and fresh bread ,milk in the fridge and more,,,,no rules left for us to read,,it's just common sense to look after some one else's property,,I know you get those who have no respect for anything...
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