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    Are you eligible? Aussies are now getting health insurance coverage for as low as $3.22 per day thanks to little-known government rebates!

    We are told if you can't afford full cover. At least get top hospital. We cancelled our $2,000 a year extras as it really wasn't worth it. It cut out on $270 for physio, 2 free glasses a year. Standard frames are as low as $39.00 a pair, my prescription. Dental visits are now once a year I don't...
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    Telstra customers to wait nine days for service restoration: ‘Incredibly frustrating’

    Unfortunately we don't have much say with provider TELSTRA owns nearly all the towers. They all piggy back off them including OPTUS. We should of learn't from the OPTUS fiasco twice in 2 years . May sure you have CASH for your coffee & groceries when it happens again.
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    Letter to ‘Mr Bean’ exposes shocking closure of BankSA branch

    Very strange we (AUSTRALIA) are the biggest consumer of CARD society! Countries in Europe use cash. Asia, Malayasia, many more. Not all are 3rd world countries either. CASH IS KING. Saved me today with NO CARD! Small business dogs got groomed, shopped in Woolies, Newsagents to by birthday card &...
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    Discover how this clever shopping tip cut hundreds of dollars off a mum’s grocery bills!

    So do I. My daughter lives in a small remote town. When ever her or her husband do a work trip. They do a large online non perishable shop including a weeks' worth of fruit & vegetables they pick it up on their 4.5 hour trip home. it helps keep the costs down, but still supporting the local IGA.
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    Letter to ‘Mr Bean’ exposes shocking closure of BankSA branch

    Unfortunately this is the way forward. Unless we go back to using cash, The banks will continue to use us as their employees & charge us for the service. CASH IS KING. I unfortunately passed my mobile number on to a hacker., via my friends f/book message. Thank goodness I have no need for my...
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    March 2024 Pension Indexation: What to Expect

    Unfortunately the goal posts keep changing it doesn't matter which politician is in power. Super was introduced as all the political parties realised the country can't afford to support all the aged moving forward. We are living alot longer.
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    March 2024 Pension Indexation: What to Expect

    Yes, we didn't take notice what England was doing right all those years ago. You even have to contribute for a certain amount of term to even get it.
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    March 2024 Pension Indexation: What to Expect

    I think the aged pension was a privilege given to many by the previous governments. Super was introduced 30 odd years ago at 1 per cent, Our children won't have this they have to contribute towards their old age early in their working life. The UK and many countries overseas have had a...
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    Cat-astrophe in the suburbs: Neighbour’s furious note sparks community uproar

    No they don't always bury their poo we have 2 small dogs that love eating cat poo!
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    ‘This is a national emergency’: ‘Shortage’ of iconic Aussie product leaves shoppers desperate for answers

    Because we need to grow more & by pass the price gougers COLES WOOLWORTHS
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    ANZ secretly phases out cash services from several branches

    Use more cash keep small businesses going CASH IS KING. They do it in Europe & in other countries overseas.
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    Planning to retire? Find out how much you need to do so comfortably!

    The UK has been deducting from people income for over 65 years towards their PENSION scheme. My parents contributed towards this, WHAT A GREAT MOVE. Yes, being 10 pound Poms they get a small amount, every few months. If you worked less than 7 years no entitlement, your contribution goes back...
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    Ask Joy: Supporting Someone with Dementia

    I work in home help Aged Care. It does take alot of patience some days. When our clients are confused & angry. Never correct them even if their answers are unusual or absurd, agree unless they are going to put themselves in danger. Families & Carers do struggle at times when the same question is...
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    Veteran Woolworths employee reveals shocking cash rule

    YES Just watch this space. CASH IS KING I hope some of the big 4 profit margins are so low they will close up! We are doing the banks job now online banking, charged for taking out our own money, even the small businesses are being charged to handle our cards.
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    Grandfather passes away after losing over $1M in life savings to heartbreaking scam

    Unfortunately this is very common & these people are from 3rd World countries & get paid alot in their own country to do this CALL Centre work! The brains behind this get richer but the people working for them get hooked in to making money.
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    Fly with love for less: Snag Virgin Australia’s flights for $69!

    Yes, I sympathize, I often fly VIRGIN to visit my children in the NT. Not many options to go there. I am surprised if they don't change my flight a month before to another time. My last trip 3 weeks ago from NT/SA/ to Perth no direct flights from Alice springs. I was delayed by a hour. My gate...
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    Cases of meat theft skyrocket in supermarkets

    I worked in a Foodland store 45 years ago. One woman came in & helped herself to the meat section often. It took me awhile to work out where she was stashing it! underneath the bottom of her shopping bag. the was a lift up bit. when I finally confronted her she was defensive are you accusing me...
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    Travellers face delays as chaos ensues in Aussie airspace over bizarre reason

    I was a ARO for several years in the mining industry I wish I could of pulled those stunts then. Very stressful job, inspecting the airstrip, checking the fuel bring planes in to land.
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    Crude act to passenger gets Qantas baggage handler banned for life

    this is what happens with self check in. His luggage should of been split.
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