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  1. VicCiCi

    Save big on fuel costs: State government unveils exclusive discount for Seniors Card holders

    In rural areas in Victoria we don’t have a choice if you need diesel. Anyone offering to fill my tank. 140l long range take for when we go away. In town l ride a electric bike to go shopping and only get what l need.
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    More farmers speak out against Coles and Woolworths: ‘They're manipulating the market’

    All supermarkets try to get a better deal. Knowing about lamb for eg. the people sit in offices and dictate what size each piece of lamb should be. As my husband said that it’s the consumer who wants a certain size cut. That ok with me but what makes my blood boil is if the cut is done wrong...
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    Did your electricity bill hike up, too? 75 per cent of Australians are experiencing the same

    No l don’t know what they mean . It my be due to your excess power that is feed back to the grid so you get a solar credit. If l had my way l would have the old meter any day watching it go backwards
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    Did your electricity bill hike up, too? 75 per cent of Australians are experiencing the same

    We had solar panel installed many years ago. We had the old meter and it was fun to watch it go backwards. We didn’t get a bill but they owed us money. We had to get a smart meter installed but it’s not smart for the home owner. We have had a bill ever since. We have 36 panels and a battery...
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    Facing Your Demons

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    Is another Netflix price hike coming? Find out why an increase may be imminent

    I have never had enough money to waste on payed TV . I find something else to do if no movies the TV. Better time spent doing something else or get a hobby. l have joined the Men’s Shed just recently as they have more tools and room. It’s great and they help me if l need it. Far better than...
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    Did you know handling cash is costing you an extra $40? CommBank boss reveals reason why

    I will also use cash as long as possible.$40 is cheap for a year . Bank fee on use of card is more per year if used all the time. I get more for my money using cash.
  8. VicCiCi

    Australians brace for all-in-one digital ID system

    I’m not a yuppy, get in trouble from my daughter when she try’s to ring me. Dont carry my phone when shopping,gardening,cutting wood etc. lm a cash person as l spend only what l need and nothing more. No lD on my phone as as l leave it at home most times. Have to ring it sometimes to find where...
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    Homeowner stumped by mysterious ‘mess’ oozing from wall

    I use a good teaspoon of borax melted in a very small amount of hot water and then mix honey, jam, or what ever ants eat in a small container and put it were the ant track is. Ant should be gone in a few days.
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    Did you know this Costco membership rule? A shopper shares their awkward experience!

    I have been to Costco shopping with my daughter. Had no problem as l was my daughter’s guest. Now she has moved to Queensland l don’t go but l have a friend who goes with her friend and the only thing l get her to get is hearing aid batteries as they are so much cheaper for a lot more. No l...
  11. VicCiCi

    Woolworths Confirms Nationwide Flash Sale on BBQ Chickens

    Lamb should be cheap as lamb prices have gone down. No wonder supermarkets make a nice profit
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    Is it possible to avoid Coles and Woolworths for a week? These three shoppers did!

    We have two supermarkets in our small town Woolworths and IGA. As one employee from Woolworth said one day as l could not find what l needed they are only a tourist supermarket and stock changes with the tourist seasons. I’m fed up with supermarkets as they dictate what we have to eat. They...
  13. VicCiCi

    Joke Your house value

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    Ways to Make Money as a Retiree Without Spending Too Much Upfront

    My husband and l have given a young Chinese couple a home to live in and in march they brought their 4 1/2 yo over so she lives here as well. It has it ups and downs but helps us and them. Can’t wait till next year as she will start school.😃
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    Discover this savvy author's secret: how retro dinners under $8 can save you money!

    I also have a similar tuna mornay,old school recipe tin tuna ,celery soup, pasta ,grated tasty cheese, evaporated milk, l use plain milk then bake until heated through and cheese has melted
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    Tears and Heartbreak: Nat Barr's raw onscreen reaction to one Father's loss

    I agree that land lords both residential and commercial are greedy, but the amount of people in a family home are mainly kids so that is what makes a family . I’m a mother of 5 kids all old now.
  17. VicCiCi

    Ten Tops: The Supermarket Where Everything's Under $10!

    Went to QLD for a holiday and noticed that fresh verges a lot cheaper than in victoria . Here in the Wimmera in my small town we don’t have a choice unless we travel about 100km out of town. Not worthwhile unless you are going for something else
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