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    'Rampant issue': Author exposes ‘mediocre customer service’ as technology advances

    I’ve found smaller ,private optometrist A little more expensive but much better service I’ve had several poor outcomes with OPSM Never again
  2. J

    Lost in transactions: Widow’s family accuses Westpac of negligence over mysterious withdrawals

    Ultimately the bank is at fault because they must have protocols insitu for this. When the daughter approached the bank she should have been advised what she needed to provide eg medical certificate or legal intervention The Commonwealth Bank...
  3. J

    Electric carving knife

    I still have my electric knife and put it to good use regularly
  4. J

    Proposed bill aims to fine businesses and individuals up to $25,000 for refusing cash payments

    For a start the fines are pitifully low. A minimal fine of $250,000 for businesses is more appropriate. Double the fine until it reaches $5 million They need to realise they are committing a crime when they refuse cash. Fortunately I had cash at the service station when they went off line...
  5. J

    Alert for collectors: Your valuables could be at risk with Australia Post – Man's rare coins lost!

    We have lots of parcels and have no problems. Lots of problems with other carriers The worst we have had lately has been parcels too big for the letterbox ,stuffed inside
  6. J

    See the controversial playground rule that's catching pet owners off guard!

    I think it’s time to fence all the playgrounds The dogs should all be on leads when being walked in parks not designated as dog parks I’ve been to quite a few parks with the fencing and dogs only on leads. No problems
  7. J

    AIBU 20.05.2024

    Walk away ,no run away from them because they are not your friends It’s so sad that they are keeping her around so they can feel better about themselves. They need to feel superior.
  8. J

    Caught on camera: Frustrated customer exposes Australia Post's 'locked gate' excuse

    we have been lucky as we have no problems with our parcels but a few years ago despite a large number 6 our parcels went to number 10 or number 2. We didn’t always get them back either New staff. No problems
  9. J

    Patient testimonials reveal the dark side of spinal cord stimulators

    )has My pain specialist suggested this as my next option and told me to research and decide From what I’ve seen I’ll be giving it a miss
  10. J

    Whispers in the aisles: Alleged employee turmoil at Woolworths

    They won’t change their tune. They will readily employ someone else to do the job
  11. J

    Grieving mother slams Centrelink’s ‘unfair’ rule: ‘It's very wrong’

    U under20 weeks a foetus is considered not viable. That’s where the 20 weeks come from. Anything under this is considered a miscarriage. I’ve had friends have a miscarriage and they didn’t receive any Centrelink payments
  12. J

    Debt in grief: Centrelink's ‘insensitive’ letter adds pain to mourning daughter’s loss

    It’s a matter of the timing , unfortunately. When my mum died I automatically advised Centrelink and had to go in and they took a copy of the death certificate.
  13. J

    Would you dare to travel Down Under? Discover why the USA issued a travel advisory to Australia

    When I read this I couldn’t help but laugh. There’s a murder on practically every street corner in America.
  14. J

    BEWARE of SCAMMERS

    No government department wants to give anybody that amount of money
  15. J

    This bride’s wedding request has everyone confused and fuming!

    I hope it was a great wedding , expecting both Its greedy and in very poor taste
  16. J

    Can you use calendars to track your finances? Expert says so!

    I have been using a calendar and exercise book for 50 years I have tried for at least 15 years to get my daughter to do the same. She doesn’t get it and frequently she’s caught out and I come to the rescue
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