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    You won’t believe what one driver found on a remote Aussie road–here’s why it matters

    We have had koalas crossing the South Eastern Freeway in SA., often at night.
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    Toblerone Tinies | 640g

    Yesterday were spotted unleaded for $1.609 a litre (United) and others it was $1.999 a litre If the same scheme still exists the oil companies call the service stations the price they have to sell fuel for. A relative of ours had a service station many years ago. We know they definitely got...
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    Toblerone Tinies | 640g

    They could be selling cheaply rather than return them to the manufacturer who may not refund they if they are "low code"
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    Shocking photos reveal how your dream holiday home could get destroyed!

    I know a family that was transferred to a country area with his job, then transferred them back to their original location. They didn't know they were being transferred and had just installed good quality carpet. When they came back nearly a year later the carpet was completely destroyed. It...
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    Donald Trump faces tariff showdown as Peter Dutton signals major shift in stance

    Early this afternoon I saw part of the Channel 10 news. There was mention of a possibility of a recession
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    Did this athlete fake her disease for money? Court reveals verdict over this case

    She should be forced to pay it into a charity fund or re-pay the people if the sender can be traced. Depending how long it has been in her account she should also have to pay interest on it.
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    ‘Get off the f**** road’: This driver’s reaction to a pedestrian was out of control

    Sadly some who drive expensive cars and 4WDs think they own the roads. It is sometimes those who cause accidents. Some pass cars in an unsafe manner, cut others off make them brake and "have nowhere to go" if there is vehicles in other lanes. We had an experience with a driver weaving in & out...
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    This 84-Year-Old's Savings Secretly Reveals Australia's Shocking Wealth Gap

    People including baby boomers who have never married, who worked until they were 65 y.o, never smoked drunk or gambled and only had budget holidays, it is interesting how much you can put into super. Basic 3 bedroom, 1 small bathroom houses that would have be about the equivalent of about...
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    Emergency on live TV? See why floor staff had to rush Sunrise hosts off-air

    Maybe she knew it was a hoax but some of the other people didn't
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    This Bunnings parking change might cost you more than you think

    Maybe people are parking there then using another means of transport and leaving their cars there all day. I have seen large Bunnings car parks full and others looking for parks. There was only a few customers in the store. A friend of mine went into the store to make a purchase and I stayed...
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    Shocking Airport Showdown: Man Faces Charges After Assaulting Worker – What Really Happened on the Plane?

    The second incident could have been attempted sexual assault
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    'I want my money back': Aussie man shares distressing experience with this bank's customer service

    12 1/2 years ago I had a different incident with my bank. For strange reason when I tried to pay $70.00 for perishable food my cards from 2 bank accounts rejected saying that I had insufficient funds. Fortunately I was able to borrow money from a friend. One account had a large amount in it by...
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    Calls for change in laws could reshape final moments for many

    Apparently some patients become immune to pain relief and suffer to the end. A friend of ours worked in Palliatve Care. She never agreed with assistance to die until she witnessed the pain and suffering their patients suffered and they had strong hearts so that prolonged suffering and no quality...
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    Are mobile phone detection cameras unfairly targeting drivers? Here’s what you need to know

    The Police Officer should have checked her phone to see if it had been used. I hope she hasn't deleted any calls or messages around that time That would have been further proof
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    Are mobile phone detection cameras unfairly targeting drivers? Here’s what you need to know

    If you get pulled over are you going to tell the Police Officer that?
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    Volunteers uncover shocking truth behind Australia's waterway pollution

    Some people are so lazy and inconsiderate. Would it make any difference if there were more bins??? Some people wouldn't walk off the path to use them. In an outback country town we also witnessed a guy pulling rubbish out of a bin. When politely asked "please pick up the rubbish" we were told...
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    Genetically modified insects target health concerns, pending approval

    I know of a house where a child has 3 different methods of personal treatment etc and still gets bitten and becomes ill within an hour or so. It attacks the child's lymphatic system...Are they going to wipe out the introduced mozzies later??
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    'Did you know it was illegal?': Little known vehicle rule confuses Aussie woman

    I It says she was parked in her driveway on HER property. It says public property on the sticker. I'm surprised there was a Council patrol in the middle of the night. If she is illegally parked over a driveway outside the boundary the Police could probably fine her too........however try to get...
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    Collapse of investment company puts dream homes at risk: 'Words can't describe the feeling'

    I don't know if it is Australia wide. I was told by a builder that they have to pay a % of their house sales into a special insurance scheme. My understanding is that the customer can lodge a claim if the builder closes from the funds the insurance company chooses. I'm not sure if you have a...
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    Doctors push for the addition of this drug to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. See why

    Weight increase is not always due to diet or lack of exercise. It can be the side effect of essential medication used for a chronic health problem. There are illnesses that cause weight gain
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