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    Are you ready for a cashless society? How Coles' latest change will affect your shopping routine

    The larger supermarkets and variety stores have had card only self service for quite some time now. The move to a cashless economy will kill of the single person secod hand trade and flea markets, therefore the cost of livin\g will be under more pressure. But a cashless society does not stop...
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    Is a national gun register on the horizon? Here’s Anthony Albanese's take on John Howard's reform legacy

    How are the enforcement bodies supposed to police this regicter? Australia cannot get the road rules the same or have a national licence system for drivers. How many people are killed on the National roads each year? There are more cars on the roads with drivers breaking the road rules than...
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    Outrage rises as Optus allegedly fails to resolve billing issues costing customers millions - Are YOU affected?

    Yes it would be good to be able to check our account. The problem arises when OPTUS now have introduced a system where you have to log into your MyAccount to check your account, that is if your accouint records have not been locked. A buisness decision and not a benefit for customewr service on...
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    Shocking supermarket inflation: Are Coles & Woolworths ripping you off with Smith’s chips prices?

    It is not just the grocery stores and suppliers implementing higher prices or the same price for less quantity. Telecomunications companies are also providing less service for the same money, for post paid accounts (shrinkflation). One company has introduced a connection subscription service...
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    Chicken McNuggets disaster: McDonald’s in hot water after it was found to blame for young girl’s injuries

    It would be nice if McDonalds in Australia got their food to something like 75% of the temperature in this story. I am getting sick of eating burgers and fries that are cold upon receipt from the outlet.
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    Are Buy Now, Pay Later Services Pushing Australians to Choose Between Essential Medications and Debt?

    It is all and good stating that PBS medications are covered by the safety net etc. What about non PBS medications, a person is required to use because PBS covered medications are either not suitable or the person has a reaction. A person maybe taking five or six PBS medications when they can...
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    Woolworths goes green: Say goodbye to 15c plastic bags in ALL stores nationwide!

    When the first ban on plastic bags came into force the number of green cloth bags on the sid eof the road jumped. Plastic bags are not the only plastic needed to be removed from shelves, what about milk, detergent, cordial and condiment bottles.
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