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    American faces backlash for attacking Australians on healthcare: ‘Nothing is free’

    I dislike the triage system, where a nurse decides whether you are really sick or not by watching you in casualty. I had excruciating chest and rib cage pains. Had a letter from my doctor after I was rushed to the surgery from work. My age was 72, and any movement made me cry out in pain...
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    EXCLUSIVE TO SDC MEMBERS: Free Wild-Caught Seafood for 1 Year, Plus Extra Free Wild Salmon in Box 1 - From ButcherCrowd.com.au

    I am a customer of Butcher Crowd. I live in a regional area, La Trobe Valley, and we get delivery once a month. We have pork, chicken, beef and a free portion of salmon. You can change your order any way you wish, you can alter your delivery, and best of all, the quality of meat is constant...
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    'Rampant issue': Author exposes ‘mediocre customer service’ as technology advances

    I absolutely hate getting my change with the notes first, then a bundle of coins balancing precariously on top. This is not the way to give change. You count the change from the coins up, so coins go in hand first, then your fingers tighten the coins, and your forefinger and thumb grab the...
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    'Rampant issue': Author exposes ‘mediocre customer service’ as technology advances

    Your chance to speak to management and get an answer, don’t just take it as bad service. They need to step up in their service to YOU.
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    Exodus from capital cities: What's the reason why young Aussies move to regional areas?

    Hey, I lived in Speers Point and up the road in Boolaroo, loved the area, moved onto Elermore Vale, then really country, Bulahdelah!!
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    Photo of ‘Australian delicacy’ receives mixed reactions: ‘Absolutely revolting’

    I thought pigs in blankets were a cocktail Frankfurt wrapped in bacon? Where did this come from then?
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    Exodus from capital cities: What's the reason why young Aussies move to regional areas?

    We moved during Covid, back to our original roots of Gippsland. Trains to Melbourne often. Great medical centres, out of hours care etc., Good land to plant your vegetable, and plenty of places to visit., plus closer to the snow,
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    Proposed bill aims to fine businesses and individuals up to $25,000 for refusing cash payments

    I was called very short when at Hammersmith coach station only had credit card or a 50p coin to enter The toilets! I had neither, only arriving that day, hence no small change and only a travel card. Thanks goodness for a Good Samaritan who watched over my luggage as I squeezed in the out...
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    Proposed bill aims to fine businesses and individuals up to $25,000 for refusing cash payments

    I have always wanted to be the payer on my credit card, my points would increase so quickly! Sounds like a good business deal.
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    Qantas rolls out 'Australian-first' group boarding after successful trials

    Carry on luggage would be considered a backpack, a small sized case, or soft suit carriers. A size regulator could be beside the weighing of hold luggage. The Clerk decides what’s to go or no go.
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    Viral Woolworths photo evokes nostalgia among Aussies: ‘Bring back the good old days’

    In Morrisons, an English supermarket, every Tuesday was any adult meal and children eat for free, well, can you imagine that now over here, FREE not
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    ALDI customer sees ‘surprising’ find in packet of red onions: ‘They’ll probably make you cry’

    For goodness sake people, it’s a sick yes SICK as in vomit world. In business they stoop that low, get a life.
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    ‘Causing real pain’: Map shows how Australians are coping with soaring living costs

    Duh!! Thanks people, not up with the shortening of words,
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    ‘Causing real pain’: Map shows how Australians are coping with soaring living costs

    Sorry, but I don’t understand? Please explain
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    Lots at steak: Aussie farmer's Japan trip sparks pricing rumble with supermarket giants!

    Maybe not Sainsbury’s, but Lidl. Came back from Kent last month, with photos of goods priced dramatically cheaper than here. We do need stiff competition, there are at least 7 supermarket names in England, and boy, do I love them.
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