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    Popular electric vehicle explosion left firefighter's face burned

    Great information, my husband is a electrician. He has been researching them for awhile more so when I piped up I wanted one with the cost of fuel going up & up. There definitely hasn't enough thought gone into them being mass produced, regardless the impacts to our environment making them just...
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    Relief for renters: Australia records biggest rent decline in 4 years, research says

    It is a privilege to live in government housing the waiting list is long & some people don't look after their property when they get it. Also getting a pension there won't be one if the future! So anyone under 45 better start planning & contributing.
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    Popular electric vehicle explosion left firefighter's face burned

    I need a car upgrade & was looking for a electric vehicle. Good for the environment, cheaper on fuel they said. What hasn't been explained to us is that the batteries only last for 7-10 years. But where are we going to get rid of them! These electric cars have caused another disposable problem...
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    Abandoned for hours: Cancer patient recounts shocking treatment in his local hospital

    The Medicare system was introduced many years ago for the benefit of every Australian. We have all paid for it except people who have always bludged off the system & never or paid minimum taxes. I agree Private health cover is very costly, but If I got seriously ill or needed a new hip or knee I...
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    KFC’s fast food ‘trick’ leaves customers with less than paid for: ‘Getting a bit scungy’

    Simple Answer don't buy takeaway or go out for a meal if you are so disgruntled. We don't do it often but always enjoy the fact we can afford to treat ourselves occasionally & go out for a meal. Businesses still have to run & make money!
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    Air Fryer Amature

    Great advise ERR on the less time, I use mine daily just made SAUSAGE ROLLS for our dinner. I had a on the bench drawer one for 12 months. Now I have a air fryer ,microwave ,grill, convection that is going great over 14 months from Kmart it will be going in our caravan when we start our trip...
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    Abandoned for hours: Cancer patient recounts shocking treatment in his local hospital

    Can you afford not to have it, We only have top hospital now the extra $2000 a year for extras we weren't using. A family member had advanced Cancer, fortunately he could see a private Oncologist immediately and start his tmt unwise the wait was 2 months just to get a appt in the public system.
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    KFC’s fast food ‘trick’ leaves customers with less than paid for: ‘Getting a bit scungy’

    I have always cooked from scratch, surprising how far it is stretching the shopping dollar. I try the homebrands if I don't like it I won't purchase again.
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    Reports reveal Price Harry’s quest for UK sanctuary amidst family rifts and legal battles

    Harry & Megan made a choice they gave up their Royal life and the UK. They can't expect to still have Britain paying for their security or given them a holiday home stay in the UK. I don't think a Royal life would be easy always in the Public eye which Megan loved the attention when it suited...
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    Relief for renters: Australia records biggest rent decline in 4 years, research says

    Not all landlords are greedy I have been one, because I didn't have alot of super. Still have to pay mortgage which is double a standard mortgage. Tenants asked for a reduction in COVID. They got it even though their employer paid most of their rent!
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    Relief for renters: Australia records biggest rent decline in 4 years, research says

    But it's yours, & hopefully you won't be kicked out of a rental now like many others. The best thing I ever did. Got hit with high interest rates but still kept our house.
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    Advice wanted

    Start decluttering now start with one room at a time. We are planning to travel in less than 12 months in our caravan. I have emptied out kitchen cupboards & given excess away. Lots of clothes I haven't worn for years given to charity. Our stuff is going into storage & quite old. So if I can...
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    Australian government bans the use of credit cards for online gambling

    I think the fact we don't have pokie machines in WA is a great thing. The is still a big gambling problem in WA We have mining the other states get their revenue from the machines, cigarettes & alcohol so that why they won't be banned!.
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    Teenagers allegedly kick 86-year-old woman after breaking into her unit

    Retirement Villages are a completely different kettle of fish.
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    Teenagers allegedly kick 86-year-old woman after breaking into her unit

    Unfortunately many retirement villages don't allow pets. Security at night would be a great idea.
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    Homeless woman gets hit with a shocking council notice: 'It's so sad to see'

    We are trying to replace our shed, the pre drawn plans have been drawn up by the shed company we purchased it from, not wanting to pay another 10,000 for them to put it up. We approached the council, we have to get a engineer to sign off! that will be a few thousand. It's win win with the councils.
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    Telstra scam

    Obviously not everyone know's this! that's why they get scammed.
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    Proposed bill aims to fine businesses and individuals up to $25,000 for refusing cash payments

    Airport business will lose a days trading when WIFI is down. I always carry cash, the banks not only charge us for using our cards, the businesses that accept the card pay the bank as well! that why so many are going out of business also online shopping.
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