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    Simple mistake at your next GP visit could lead to unexpected expenses

    I guess I’m one of the lucky ones being an aged pensioner but I do the the government need to focus on getting our Medicare back to the 85% gap otherwise we are no longer the lucky country. They also need to provide places for these re- offending kids such as such as a controlled station or...
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    Dog owner lashes out after being hit with $806 fine for a little-known mistake

    Now that is money gouging she was restrained and the person who implemented the fine should be ashamed of themselves go talk to your local MP see what they say redicu
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    Experts reveal why the Centrelink pension won't cut it for Aussies in retirement

    An extra 15 thousand would help get all maintenance issues dealt with that keeping seniors in their own home doesn’t cover such as garden.window cleaning ,gutter cleaning, ceiling fans cleaned and high cupboards and are impossible for the elderly to do and the price they have to pay contractors...
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    Australians outraged! This hidden detail in the photo could drain your wallet by hundreds – can you spot it?

    Really if you are not speeding it is not and issue and you are speeding your not advocating safety
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    Grieving Daughter's Home Invasion Nightmare - Squatters Take Over & Ruin Her Father's Legacy!

    Sadly I can see both sides of this story, had the home been left unattended all those years both the home and the garden would have been in a terrible state, it would have been better to rent it or employ the services of a caretaker. So many people are homeless due to no fault of their own I...
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    Woolworths CEO faces confrontation over 'price gouging' accusations

    I find it interesting that Aldi Can sell the same products cheaper such as salada ,Arnotts biscuits, Nescafe to name a few
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    From confusion to clarity: myGovID app gets a fresh new identity soon!

    I think this Going to cause more confusion some eldly cannot keep up now with all the changes you can’t go to the bank anymore they are just finance houses centre link is not much better just about everything has to be done on a smart phone or computer, where does that leave people who cannot...
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    Home care system buckles under pressure as demand soars and delays mount

    these services are almost impossible to get we are both registered with my aged care but I fail to see how they keep you in your home they only wash floors clean bathrooms they will not move anything to clean so dirt accumulates and they will not clean tops of fridges and cupboards, windows...
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    Retirees in Gated Villages Expose Shocking Financial Nightmares - The Land Lease Scandal You Need to Know About!

    Marni, I lived in a so called leisure village for 15 years and the facilities were beautiful no exit fees but every year the rules changed every year they tried to change our contract all to do with extra charges they deemed we should contribute to. I loved my house but got tired of the constant...
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    Retirees in Gated Villages Expose Shocking Financial Nightmares - The Land Lease Scandal You Need to Know About!

    This step need to be taken in all states two retirement villages I have visited here in QLD charge $7300 per annum to buy and live there leasing the land and exit fees one 30% after 6 years and no capital gains the other 35% on sale which includes capital gains which means you lose approx...
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    Singapore Airlines apologises to injured Australian couple after flight turbulence

    While I feel for those injured I hardly think the turbulence was the airline’s fault they do everything they can to avoid it and do tell passengers to keep their seatbelts firmly fastened when seated. I’m sure they will step up and assist staff and those stranded and hospitalised but to sue them...
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    Good news for pension recipients! Millions of Australians could see a cash boost to help with the cost of living

    I agree pensioners who worked their whole lives many fro 15 years old paid taxes an contributed to society should be able live in dignity they have earned it and are deserving of a pension and super wasn’t available for the average worker back then it was only government type jobs who got this...
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    Plan to reduce pension access for claimants with drug and alcohol-related conditions is scrapped

    Application for DSP is ridiculous drug addiction and alcohol addiction is no more a disability than gambling, yet there are people out there with chronic spinal and shoulder issues that don’t qualify and are inoperable who live on pain medication to just survive which in itself is destroying...
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