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    This Aussie cafe is under fire for a ‘scam’ at their counter

    They cannot refuse to take coin of the realm. This discriminates aged people who do not have credit cards and wish only to deal in cash.
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    What's this bizarre $2000 mistake? Woman discovers a ‘surprise’ in her online order from Kmart

    After making a click an collect purchase from Kmart and making payment, I received an email from Kmart to say part of my purchase was coming from another store so would take longer to arrive. I was given the option of doing a part collection and then doing another collection, or I could wait...
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    Impossible Quiche very easy

    Might I ask what the ect after the first ingredients is? If it is meant to be the abbreviation for the word etcetera you can see that it would be the first three letters as highlighted. The word is NOT ec tetera. I have used this recipe for many years and it has always gone down well with...
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    Unsatisfied with self-serve checkouts? Discover the complaint many Coles shoppers share about this store feature

    I don't know what Queensland Aldi is like but in Victoria I have NEVER had to put my groceries through the register myself. In fact, so far, there are NO self serve checkouts at Aldi and I would personally like to see it stay that way. The one thing that seems to be forgotten in large...
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    Australians Unimpressed by Bizarre Overseas 'Tim Tam' Rip-Off

    Americans call scones, biscuits and they tend to eat them at breakfast. Hence, they use the term cookies, as biscuits was already taken.
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    Centrelink recipients begging for ’real’ relief - see why living off this income is nearly impossible

    Basic human rights say we have the right to own property; the right to have desirable work and to join a trade union, which should put food on our table, a roof over our heads, and the ability to pay bills associated with doing these things. No way is this remotely possible, on government...
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    Centrelink recipients begging for ’real’ relief - see why living off this income is nearly impossible

    I'd like to see ALL our Pollies, have to live on the pension/jobseeker for 3 months, and see how they fair. Maybe then, they would realise that what they are so magnanimously giving as an increase, is in fact, just a pittance. Most people who are on a pension are because they have retired after...
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    New health app allows you to access your records on the go! Here’s everything you need to know

    This will go down well with elderly people who have not got and cannot afford a computer or a phone that allows internet access. Many have no idea how to use this type of phone. Did the powers that be ever think those trying to access their information may be computer literate? Many elderly...
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    Joke My Computer

    In fact, there were class sets of them.
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    Coles 'raincheck' policy: What is it and how can it help you save?

    Have Coles started letting us use rainchecks again? Every time I have asked for a raincheck I was told they no longer gave them, first due to covid and then, due to supply chain problems.
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    What is the ‘secret’ behind this petrol station that has every Aussie talking?

    BJK Service Centre in Forest Drive Frankston North also do full driveway service. I went there during covid for fuel and was surprised when I was told that an attendant would be right over. I asked if this was due to covid and was told no, it is how they operate. Awesome to have a bit of old...
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    Shopper exposes 'hidden catch' behind Coles' Special offers – are you really getting a bargain?

    Mistake??? Yeah, yeah, sure, sure. I believe you! THOUSANDS wouldn't
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    Baker shares how to make mouthwatering chocolate chip cookie dippers from scratch – “These look SO yummy!”

    No oven temp or cooking time. I assume a moderate oven, but a hint to how long to cook them would be great.
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    CHOICE reveals the supermarket that retails the cheapest grocery items and shares other tips for scoring items at lower prices

    I do exactly the same. I love that all three supermarkets are in the one shopping complex now. Saves so much time.
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    Battle of the supermarkets: Loyal Woolworths shopper bids farewell to the store for Coles – “It might be time for a break-up”

    I have always checked catalogues for all supermarkets near me, Coles, Woolies, IGA and Aldi. I buy 'specials' from the first three and the bulk of my needs are from Aldi. I like to share the love.
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    Mum shares THREE MUST-KNOW LIFE HACKS for people who struggle with keeping their space neat and tidy — “Keen to try these!”

    The Soda tab had me stumped until I worked out you meant a Ring Pull from a drink can.
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    Aldi shopper complains about Aldi’s trolley return system

    If you read this correctly, it was NOT a complaint about Aldi trolleys or their return system. It was the fact that there are NEVER enough trolley bays as; a) they are all taken up by other supermarket shoppers returning them where ever. b) the large and small trolley sizes from Coles and...
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    Aldi shopper complains about Aldi’s trolley return system

    If you read this correctly, it was NOT a complaint about Aldi trolleys or their return system. It was the fact that there are NEVER enough trolley bays as; a) they are all taken up by other supermarket shoppers returning them where ever. b) the large and small trolley sizes from Coles and...
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    Aldi shopper complains about Aldi’s trolley return system

    All three supermarkets at Karingal hub (Woolies, Coles and Aldi) use tokens or gold coins. I have no problem returning the trolley to the trolley bay at the end of my shop. What I do find annoying is that both Coles and Woolies have a large and a small trolly. The small trolly will fit into the...
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