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    Government overhauls Triple-0 service in the wake of Optus outage

    Pleased to hear this situation is being overhauled. On another 000 situation, since the closure of 3g network how many of us have been told to upgrade our phones to enable us to call emergency services? I, for one have been told by my provider I need to upgrade my phone but on presenting myself...
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    Australia Post scam!!!!!!!! with pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .

    There is absolutely nothing about this email that would have me believing it was from Australia Post. It screams "Scam"
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    Coles XL Prawns

    This is not about the prawn issue but wondered if someone could enlighten me about 2 oranges I bought at Coles recently....when I got them home and out of the bag they emitted a terrible chemical smell. Have washed them several times but can still smell it. Not game to eat it after paying $8.90...
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    Man hit with $1,100 seatbelt fine despite buckled-up passenger: 'Can’t believe people consider this an offence'

    My sister and her husband, who was driving, received a fine of $1161in Brisbane for what was considered incorrect use of seat belt. My sister who had just had surgery to remove a skin cancer on her shoulder put her hand under the belt across her shoulder to prevent it rubbing...she did not undo...
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    Shopper ridiculed over $200 Coles receipt rant

    We all know that grocery and produce items are costing more and the end result at checkout is sometimes hard to take but if we are seriously determined to cut costs shop more wisely and have a week's menu worked out with a shopping list and ask yourself before putting extras in the trolley..."do...
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    Shocking discovery by Coles shopper infuriates other customers—What did they find?

    I personally haven't seen wastage of good produce but with each passing grocery shop I am becoming very disgruntled at the condition of the produce in my local Coles store. Yesterday the prices had gone up significantly for wilted iceberg lettuce, yellowing broccoli, nearly off beans and bags...
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    Cloth nappies

    Definitely! In the 1970's I don't believe there were disposable nappies. I had twins and took great pleasure in soaking, washing and hanging oh so many out on the "Hills" clothesline. Not to mention the folding!! Cloth nappies were so soft and comfortable on my babies.
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