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    Shocking report: Millions of Aussies forced to get second job due to rising living costs

    I live by myself & have been working 2 jobs for the last couple of years trying to make ends meet. I am quickly falling behind but at my age, cannot get hired for any more jobs
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    International pressure increases as shocking footage reveals gruesome whaling tradition

    Sea Shepherd does protest against this horrendous act
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    Over 55? Albanese government plans to boost JobSeeker payments in upcoming Budget

    The arthritis in my ankle is classified as severe. I also have Spinal Degenerative Disease & my hip & knee are going as well. Centrelink sent me to the Pain Clinic & so called "Expert" Specialists, to be told the pain is in my head, if I didn't think about it, it would go away & also be accused...
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    Over 55? Albanese government plans to boost JobSeeker payments in upcoming Budget

    Tell that to Centrelink, they decide where to put you. To go onto disability you have to jump through hoops
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    Over 55? Albanese government plans to boost JobSeeker payments in upcoming Budget

    I would love to work but companies won't hire people over 55 years old. There are not a lot of jobs in Tasmania & am certainly not fussy. If you listen to the reports the Treasurer said the hardest hit Jobseekers are the over 55's. Most older people are more reliable at working than the younger...
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    Over 55? Albanese government plans to boost JobSeeker payments in upcoming Budget

    I am a Jobseeker, am 64 years old, have arthritis, have applied for over 500 jobs in the last couple of years. No one will employ me and i get no response when i apply for jobs. I rely on Centrelink but i still have my mortgage, Medication, Bills, Fuel etc. By the time this is paid there is...
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    The surprising history of Vegemite that most Australians don’t know

    Love Cruskits, Vegemite & Vintage Cheese. Yum!!!
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    Two For the Price of One: Government to Double Medication Dispensing

    I too am on Pain patches & monthly visits to get the script. I don't think these will be included as they are an S8 schedule. I used to be able to get 3 months script with authorisation but now can only get 1 month.
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    Is Kmart letting you down? Find out the shocking reasons customers are losing trust in this major retailer

    Went into 2 Kmart stores yesterday to get a Memory Foam Cushion & a Support Cushion. Both stores have removed the Assisted Living section. So frustrating. Was buying 1 item per month. Don't know what I am going to do now. St. John's shops are too expensive.
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    Is the shift towards cashless banking leaving older Australians behind? Advocacy group slams financial institutions for ageism

    In Hobart ANZ has changed their banking hours, the tellers now close at 2.00pm forcing you to use the ATM's for cash but you can only get large notes i.e $50 & $100. Too bad if you want smaller values. There is always a wait to use them.
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    Flock off, birds! The 20c wheelie bin tip to keep pesky raiders at bay

    Kitchen rubbish goes into small bin bags then into the rubbish bins. Never have had problems with flies, maggots or bad smells. the bin is also clean inside.
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    Shopper accuses Woolworths of 'daylight robbery' after being charged excessive grocery prices

    Stores are not required to refund for change of mind returns. If there is a fault I have never had a problem with either refunding or exchanging. The onus is on you to check the prices & if there is a discrepancy, bring it to the staff attention straight away.
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    Lost your padding? Kmart's memory cushion has got your back - literally!

    I have been using one for ages. It is great. The only problem I have found is the zipper pull part can stick into your leg at times
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    Have You Been Using Cling Wrap Wrong Your Whole Life? This Mum's Tip Is Game-Changing

    Are you serious. It says how to do it on the box.
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    Outrage in the aisles! Woolworths now offers a controversial service, and not everyone is happy

    I had a TeleHealth call with an After Hours Doctor, asked what my symptoms were, said I had Bronchitis, sent scripts to my local pharmacy ( which took a day & a half to get there), the Pharmacist spoke to me & told me I had Covid after doing a RAT test he provided. I don't trust speaking to...
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