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    Federal Budget 2025-2026: What Seniors Discount Club members need-to know—by Kaye Fallick

    For those relying solely on the Age Pension, the increase is a real slap in the face, it doesn't even cover the cost of one takeaway coffee a fortnight let alone the horrendous increases we are all facing at the supermarket check out and rent increases. I wish Mr Albanese would take another...
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    Post-cyclone pests continue to ravage parts of Australia. Here's what we know about this threat

    The Government should step up and run an eradication program. How sdid these creatures get here considering the stringent quarantine laws in Australia???
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    Will international laws affect the way Aussies shop soon? Lecturer shares his thoughts

    Trump is nothing but a dictator, our government should fight back, just like Canada has
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    ‘This will help ease some pressure’: New Centrelink change set to impact pensioners

    This increase is an absolute insult to aged Australians who've worked their whole lives for this country, paid taxes and served this country in many ways. The increase is not even enough to pay for a takeaway coffee once a fortnight. How is this increase supposed to help with rising costs of...
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    Your grocery shop is about to change—here’s why shoppers are concerned

    I'll be sticking to my favourite brands, doing without or growing my own and cooking up myself where possible. it's that simple. I've tried many 'No Name' products but find the majority inferior to my usual branded products. There are a few exceptions from Aldi but on the whole I'll be...
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    Check if you're qualified for this 'critical' cash boost from Centrelink!

    Wow! Don't spend it all at once! It's not even enough for one cup of coffee a fortnight. Full Pension rate should be brought up to the level of the basic wage and THEN indexation applied, maybe that way those struggling on the Aged Pension would stand a chance of having enough to eat...
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    Federal court decision reveals truth as favourite Aussie fashion brand faces collapse

    I think the Mosaic group (Millers, NoniB, Rivers, etc) is a prime example of why some businesses close, their prices go up but their quality goes down, down, down
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    General Discussion Thread 04.03.2025

    Someone to do my garden monthly
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    Dirty secret hiding in Aussie bathrooms—are you clean enough?

    My hubby and male children took a while too but we got there in the end
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    Dirty secret hiding in Aussie bathrooms—are you clean enough?

    I was astounded and shocked to read this article! I always clean vanity and toilet daily and keep lid down on the toilet of course and clean shower weekly. Your bathroom has more germs in it than any other place in your house and it's imperative to try to stop the spread of any bugs.
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    Posh neighbourhood turns into 'epicentre' of crime: ‘It’s the worst it’s been in 35 years’

    Well it really goes without saying, MORE POLICE but really it needs harsher penalties for offenders who are charged at appear in courts in front of judges.. Seems as though if someone does a crime, any crime, goes to court, the judge slaps them on the wrist and sends them home! It's time to...
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    Are you missing out? See why everyone's ditching pineapples and what you should eat instead

    Thank you, will check it out when next doing shopping as I haven't noticed them before
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    Are you missing out? See why everyone's ditching pineapples and what you should eat instead

    I love fresh pineapple but haven't bought one in a very long time, being on my own I find it goes off before I can eat it all so just wasted. If I could buy half a pineapple I'd be a very happy person
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    Shock and disbelief spread as Princess Catherine’s bag choice at memorial sparks internet uproar

    Oh leave her alone! It's just a dress for heaven's sake! There will always be people out there criticizing her for one thing or another, just get over it.
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    ‘Act quickly’: The dangerous scam trick fooling Australians right now

    I, unfortunately was scammed by a fraudulent My Gov site, once access was gained my bank and bank account number were replaced by another set of information. Consequently my Centrelink Pension payment didn't arrive on time, I checked my bank for 2 days (it was the weekend) and at 8 am on the...
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    ‘I was just shocked’: 13 yo boy accused of stabbing Coles worker in terrifying incident

    What a tragedy, I certainly hope the lady recovers. As for the perpetrator, being a minor he'll probably get a slap on the wrist and be sent home! The judicial system needs to toughen up and make the punishment severe enough to deter others.
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    Aussie suburb in shock after mysterious mass poisoning–residents speak out

    Poisoning of any birds is a real tragedy and I would like to think people were responsible when it came to poisons in their yards. Just to clarify, Peacocks are NOT native to Australia but to India and I most definitely don't agree with feeding any native birds as they can cause severe...
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    Baking soda is your best friend in the garden

    All sounds worth trying but there are no quantities given here at all for mixing solutions
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    Beware of 'sneaky' marketing tactic this supermarket uses to fool Aussie shoppers

    Just read the package, it seems pretty clear to me, 'Cooks in 12 mins', not rocket science!
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