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    Experts suggest reducing speed limits for popular SUV and ute models like Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux

    There will be restrictions very soon, not by speed more by pollution, like in other major cities around the world. Cars and trucks with high pollution will get banned to go into the major cities.
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    Experts suggest reducing speed limits for popular SUV and ute models like Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux

    Has something to do with the Tax regime. High emission vehicles should be restricted for business use. I worked for a european company in 2010 and, because of emission, could not buy a Commodore for business use anymore. I instead bought a diesel VW caddy with much better emission values. Today...
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    It’s being called Russia’s most sophisticated cyber espionage tool. What is Snake, and why is it so dangerous?

    To much false and misleading information come from the US. I don't listening to this anymore.
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    Are your retirement savings at risk? Shocking survey reveals two-thirds of Aussies are worried

    In most cases, you are in control of your own destiny. If you want to retire with a lamborghini or if you end up paying rent, all up to you. I got divorced with 55 and lost 2/3 of the house and 70% of my super. I bought a small block of land from the left over. Was 4 years homeless but still...
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    Kochie and Nat confront the NSW top cop over the controversial tasering incident caught on bodycam!

    I can't believe that a policeman has tasered this women. He should be charged with murder.
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    Drama in the newsroom: Are tensions rising between Today show's Karl Stefanovic and Sarah Abo over a shocking $700,000 pay gap?

    I am not watching TV for years now. This outrageous wages are disgusting and for what? Distributing misinformation and exaggerated claims.
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    Single mum cries out for help amidst budget changes: ‘What am I going to do?’

    Oh dear, What would she have done, when the government didn't increase the age limit.
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    ‘We pay for your laziness’ – Radio host calls out Aussie couple who live on Centrelink payments

    The payments look to me correct (there is still a few extras on top of this) from centrelink if not working. I am sure his income is cash and not declared.
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    ‘We pay for your laziness’ – Radio host calls out Aussie couple who live on Centrelink payments

    The story was covered in previos post. https://seniorsdiscountclub.com.au/threads/australian-couple-slammed-for-living-on-centrelink-payments.22912/page-3#post-199111
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    Australian Couple Slammed for Living on Centrelink Payments

    The exact amounts for carer are $!064 as the age pension and $144.80 for the allowance plus a ones off payment $600 in July There will be other Items to add on in this case.
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    Australian Couple Slammed for Living on Centrelink Payments

    I disagree. I have been a carer for my now late partner. First I received the carer allowance while still working. This allowance is for extra cost for may have to go to appointments or therapies. It is not a supplement of lost wages. After I had to give up work all together I received both...
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    Australian Couple Slammed for Living on Centrelink Payments

    If she gets the maximum basic rate for carer payment, than she also gets all supplements plus the carer allowance that is almost $1300 a fortnight taxfree. He gets another $250 taxfree plus parttime $1300. there is still other payments in relation to the child to be addet. Why do you want to...
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    Millions could receive up to $500 off their energy bills - find out if you're eligible!

    In Victoria i doubt that there is any more than what is already. We are currently receiving $250 energie relieve from 24.3 this year and this is already the round 4 of it. I think the State Government will cash in on that and may be... there is a round 5.
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    Millions could receive up to $500 off their energy bills - find out if you're eligible!

    I have had no use for solar so far, but decided to put solar in. An extra $30 for 7 years per month. It will be installed next week. I just received an reverse cycle air conditioner that will take some power and I also make my place ready for e vehicle. That can than be charged on the daytime...
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    Increasing backlash over proposed JobSeeker increase for over 55s: ‘A dangerous precedent’

    You can earn about $200 a week before centerlink takes 50% of every Dollar extra off your pension plus 21 % to the Tax office.
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    Increasing backlash over proposed JobSeeker increase for over 55s: ‘A dangerous precedent’

    Different payments for different ages. Different payments for different sexes. Different payments for different races. Great, We are living in a country of equality. The pension should be reserved for the ones,who have worked and paid taxes in this country for 20 or 30 years and are over 65...
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    Over 55? Albanese government plans to boost JobSeeker payments in upcoming Budget

    If you sick and can't work anymore, than you should be on a disability pension. The system stinks. Jobseeker is if you can for seeking a job.
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    Over 55? Albanese government plans to boost JobSeeker payments in upcoming Budget

    Taxation rates have nothing to do with age are the same for every age
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