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Are you saying that because we're 'safe' we shouldn't concern ourselves with this issue? I am concerned for my children who work full-time despite challenges. They will be physically exhausted long before 70.

The age of 65 was chosen because most men died within a year or two of that age. The policy makers would not have thought that people would live to the age most of us expect to live these days. Added to living longer we need more medical support which is expensive. Nevertheless, we need to...

I must be living on a different planet. I know few people living on welfare, except for the very ill. Most people I know want to work even those who have painful conditions.

Well said. People who are strong and have experienced little pain or adversity just don't know their luck. I am one of the luckier ones but I see many others in my family suffer while they push themselves to work. They will not be in any condition to work till they're 65, let alone 70.

I have bought from the I'm perfect range many times but the fruit seems to go off very quickly, sometimes its already off in the bag, though it can't be seen through the bag before purchase. I've gone back to picking my own.

My parents also had the foresight to leave their country to come to one where they did not even know the language. Both worked very hard to give us the great life we have here in Melbourne. My mother ensured that her daughters were well educated (unlike her experience) and was always...

I didn't realise until I was an adult how great my parents were; I thought everybody had a kind family. After my parents died, many of my friends told me that if it hadn't been for my parents they would have no fond memories of their childhood. I feel sad for all who suffered at the hands of...

It does drop off for some people, but the list of possible side effects prevents me trying it. My family is prone to suffer from 'rare' side effects of medication.

Yet I've known of two families whose 5 boys died from motor neurone disease. just because we didn't have a name for what her children died of doesn't mean she murdered them. I remember there was reasonable doubt at the time she was convicyed.

People on special diets are hit the hardest.

My husband and I live very comfortably on a lot less than this and even save. We can go on short holidays, go out to dinner occasionally and we have a lot more disposable income than when we were working and had children. We don't smoke and drink very little alcohol but we spend quite a lot on...

Some years ago I had my handbag stolen. Before I'd even had time to report it, my bank put a stop on my card. The thief had bought $300 worth of alcohol, which was out of my 'pattern' of purchases. My license was also stolen and a new one was issued with no attempt made to retrieve the stolen one.

I use Nifti for stubborn stains. It also works for spilt oil.

Scammers are so good at what they do. My friend had dealings with Optus and the next day received a message to say she needed to pay $100 to complete the service. The email looked legit, had logos and addresses in place. Two days later she received a receipt which appeared to contain all the...

I have T2 diabetes. I would not use ozempic. The side effects can be horrific and with my family's track record I would probably get them. i would rather have one disease than several.

Try low carb eating,

$275 per week! I think that would be a whole family's food budget! All going up in smoke!

We have had a dreadful year but I am grateful that my immediate family is alive and we were able to spend the day together at Christmas. Like most people here I am grateful for the support of friends without whom life would be more difficult. Every day I thank my parents (both deceased now)...

A friend who is now unable to walk or work has been turned down by Centrelink twice on the grounds that his disability is being treated. It is being treated in the hope that it does not worsen, the condition might stabilise but usually worsens. He asked C-link what he could do to be eligible...