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    Discover the Shocking Reason Why I Fired My $60/Hour Cleaner on the Spot!

    I work via a Platform and conduct cleaning duties as specified by the autistic grandmother. To clean her 4 bedroom house properly, it can take me up to 4 hours. (I also weed her garden and attend to her rose bushes) - I think she is getting good value at my rate of $50.00 per hour!
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    Discover the 'Illegal' Activity Costing Unsuspecting Aussies $35k in Fines - Are You Next?

    In our 'neck of woods', you are allowed to use chainsaws to cut firewood IF you are camping there. We take firewood from time to time left over by campers but have never used a chainsaw to do it.
  3. J

    Aussies pay tribute to journalist Vaughan Hinton (91) and cartoonist Michael Leunig (79)

    Absolutely loved your cartoons - satire at its best Mr. Leunig ..... R.I.P. Michael Leunig ...... Australia is much poorer for your passing.
  4. J

    Avoid a $362 Nightmare: Are You Guilty of This Surprisingly Costly Parking Mistake?

    Until the day when they themselves get reported ........ karma!
  5. J

    Expert predicts Aussies to ditch card surcharges and embrace digital transactions in 2025

    At this stage, I don't need to worry about it - I only use cash and intent to do so for as long as I can.....
  6. J

    Contaminated tap water alert: Local government steps in with relief measures

    I have never drunk bottled water ...... fortunately, our rainwater tanks keeps us supplied (with drinking water).
  7. J

    'I simply clicked the link': Man shares how one email put his Centrelink payments at risk

    I also received a text on the mobile from my bank - deleted the first message, deleted the second message and then checked my banking website. Sure enough, it was legitimate ...... these days though, one never knows ..... Stay Vigilant Folks!
  8. J

    Popular vehicle and medicine brand urgently recalled over safety concerns

    ..... and the problems with these electric vehicles continue ..... why am I not surprised! :rolleyes:
  9. J

    Driver faces thousands in fines over another simple road rule

    Well frankly, I have done that quite often whilst travelling between Kerang and Swan Hill but only when there is no traffic behind me BUT I am mindful of any vehicle coming up behind me and naturally, move to the left hand side. I would never think of doing this on a congested freeway ....
  10. J

    Aussie state to roll out new driver's licence in days. What's in it for drivers?

    Do not lump us all into the category of 'Idiots', I have a V8 Mercedes and V8 Jeep Cherokee Overland, neither of which are 'pushed to the max' and by the way, we are in our late 60's .....
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    Shocking Discovery at Salvation Army Store Exposes Troubling Issue Affecting Millions of Australians

    The packet has obviously been sealed at some stage - should have been removed when and if staff had been alerted to the open packet.....no need to have a hissy fit about it! :rolleyes:
  12. J

    Shocking Discovery at Salvation Army Store Exposes Troubling Issue Affecting Millions of Australians

    Yes, it is like the ad on t.v. re: do it yourself cervical test - for Women and PEOPLE with a cervix
  13. J

    Woman receives massive fine for speeding car she didn't drive—find out how it could happen to you

    Isn't it interesting that one has to go gain media attention before the 'authorities' will do the right thing. Bet the lady didn't get an apology due to Vic Roads ineptness! :mad:
  14. J

    Driving into the sunset: 97-year-old fights to keep her licence despite failed tests

    At 97, failing 2 driving tests and STILL being ALLOWED to drive?? ..... unfortunately, this lady is an accident waiting to happen.
  15. J

    TV host's shocking comment on Princess Catherine's post-cancer look sparks outrage

    Not laughing at you; just having a chuckle at your first few sentences ..... :)
  16. J

    Build Your Dreams charging photo reveals major issues in Australian neighborhoods

    I would be worrying about the megalomaniacs we have in the guise of the Labour Party - they are the real problem in this country.
  17. J

    BMW issues recall of over 3,000 vehicles over serious safety risks

    Excuse Me ..... I do not require programming; I always use my BMW's indicators ..... :( Your comments should perhaps include the multitude of drivers who do not perform a 'head check' when reversing .....
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