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    Find out how this Aussie dad managed to save over $1,000 on his baffling Origin Energy Bill

    I quiered a bill from Energy Australia recently and was told by the online chat idiot that the bill stands as I have a smart meter that can't be wrong, but it wasn't so smart. I had the figures from their website of what I used. I tried to tell this idiot that the reading was exactly twice what...
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    Scammers increasingly targeting online sellers

    Yes, I had this the other day on Marketplace, saying about a business account to use PayID. When I called their bluff theygave mea mouthful andthen pissed off. Couldn'tfind anywhereto report them.
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    Better than KFC? Popular fast-food dupe launches another irresistible item

    There are chicken portions as well as tenders in this brand also.
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    Don't miss your chance to win a share of 49 million Woolworths rewards points and countless prizes

    That's a bit rude, probably because of our 10% monthly discount but we subscribe for that also, so wrong of them. I notice also on all their promos no item is "on special" it's always full price items and if you want the BNI entry for Coke you'll pay more for a 24 pack than you will for a 30...
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    Australian Couple Slammed for Living on Centrelink Payments

    I have many rellies who have autism and don't appear anything like thier daughter, she mus be very very mild?
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    Australian Couple Slammed for Living on Centrelink Payments

    $1400+ A WEEK not fortnight.
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    Australian Couple Slammed for Living on Centrelink Payments

    Labor increased the pension age. Blame Bunnings and the like employing older workers past 65.
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    Australian Couple Slammed for Living on Centrelink Payments

    this equates to nearly double that of a pensioner couple's income?
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    McDonald’s job ad sparks outrage by ruling out a specific type of applicant

    $22 Casual night shift is pretty low anyway I think. Now you know why they increased the pension age, look at elderley Bunning workers and Bunnings flaunt the idea. At 60+ you should be winding down and definitely wouldn't have the stamina of a younger person. Now many businesses also won't...
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    Single mum cries out for help amidst budget changes: ‘What am I going to do?’

    I absolutely detest career single mothers and the dole bludgers that are out there that have never held down a job and they're getting increases directly or indirectly at taxpayer expense?
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    Are Supermarkets Now Charging Customers for Cash Withdrawals? Woolworths Responds

    I found that out also, but now no charge at my Aldi if you do swipe the card. On my receipt it states debit card, don't know if they are all like this now. I tested it with a small transaction initially. Paywave has always been considered as a credit transaction.
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    2023-4 Federal Budget: What does it mean for you?

    Surplus, I don't think so. Pensioners already get an energy rebate, is this $500 on top of that?
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    2023-4 Federal Budget: What does it mean for you?

    Call their bluff, tell them they will get no fees and you'll get another agency to handle their property if they increase charges.
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    Is this the secret to saving big on groceries? Discover how this Aussie scored $126 worth of groceries for under $2

    I checked this out last week at Woolies and all products were use by that day and nowhere near 20c or less.
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    Shopper caught eating RAW chicken straight from the supermarket: ‘Is he okay?’

    I saw a well known simpleton in the area I moved from digging in the bins at the local KFC. I thought he was looking for cans to cash in and then realised he was in the waste bin. He pulled out some discarded left overs and started munching. No, he's not homeless he has a roof over his head and...
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    Your treasures could be worth a fortune: eBay sees skyrocketing prices for modern collectibles!

    I collect limited edition"furry" pencil toppers or as Ausies call them, ooshies and they've been around a lot longer than Woolies have been issuing them.
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    Your treasures could be worth a fortune: eBay sees skyrocketing prices for modern collectibles!

    There is more than 1 beatles album worth good money.
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    Animal shelters overwhelmed as pet owners 'abandon' their COVID companions

    Some shelters are really stupid and then cry because they are overrun.
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