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    Local government sounds alarm as social media scams continue to rise in their state

    Not sure how many Australian fans you get since you deem them to have become 'Stupid brainless idiots!!!!'
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    Manage your business finances easily with this booming financial tool!

    SDC members are seniors. A majority of those would be retired, therefore this article would be irrelevant.
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    Funding rules shift as NDIS restructures support framework

    I've read elsewhere that many NDIS clients are capable of work and being self sufficient but know how to present to qualify for money and services.
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    Major Aussie bank cuts interest rates on savings accounts: New conditions leave savers scrambling

    CBA and Westpac already have accounts like this ANZ one.
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    Local Greek cafe shuts down after six decades of service

    Retirement after 60 years of trading. Hardly biting the dust.
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    Grandfather with dementia tragically dies after care home staff fail to follow vital instructions

    I think it was the Paramedics who complied with a 'do not resuscitate' order. The article is silent but it is likely that the man was unconscious by the time the Paramedics arrived.
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    Authorities arrest five scammers impersonating this Hollywood star

    Stereotypes. Some people revert to stereotypical labels when they've nothing relevant to contribute. Overused examples include 'blondes' and 'Karen' (not an exhaustive list). When you use the label 'blonde' you mean your target is stupid. Similarly, 'Karen' when used to label a woman is a...
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    Authorities arrest five scammers impersonating this Hollywood star

    We are constantly getting multiple messages to not click on links so deleting emails that tell you to do this is a reasonable and cautious thing to do. I received a similar email. I left it and went to my bank to ask why I'd received it. The bank officer confirmed it was genuine 😳. She...
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    Police catch 78-year-old man driving at dangerous speeds—his reason will shock you!

    Wisdom isn't always associated with age, sometimes stupid stays steadfastly in place.
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    Experts reveal why the Centrelink pension won't cut it for Aussies in retirement

    I'm not being critical but speak from personal experience. I recently downsized from a multi-room home to a 2 bedroom apartment. It's a modest home in a small older building. I did this with reluctance as I loved my house having lived there for decades. I had to admit that I could no longer...
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    Experts reveal why the Centrelink pension won't cut it for Aussies in retirement

    I agree, age pension should definitely be an entitlement in acknowledgement of a person's 30 - 40+ years given to the workforce. In this regard, seniors who have worked and saved over these years should not be subject to penalty/denial of pension due to asset ownership. Many in this category...
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    This once-sizzling beach bombshell from the 70s is unrecognisable! Can you guess who?

    For God's sake it's obvious that aging brings change. Does every celebrity need to be discussed and compared to her/his former self?
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    A cunning bank scam wipes out couple's $240,000 life savings—are your funds at risk, too?

    I was a bank employee decades ago. The training then was that bank staff advise the need for TFN when an account is being opened. We had to also inform the customer about interest implications that would continue until the TFN was provided. I think the new account acknowledgement that was...
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    Kmart Australia's 2024 Christmas range blunder angers shoppers—find out why!

    Yes, they'll buy them for Christmas in July!
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    One Aussie truck driver's illegal highway antics raises eyebrows

    Whatever they're made of, the sight of them suggests aggression towards other road users. Idiots.
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    Lotto winner calls out worker for allegedly stealing earnings

    That is the situation on my reading of the article.
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