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    Ditching Smartphones? Why Gen Z is Going ‘Retro’ with Landline Calls

    Good heavens. Young people are actually going to learn how to talk to another person and not just send a text message!!!! We still have our land line and to have a long chat with a friend is great. Talk to family overseas. Yes I have a mobile phone - it's for emergencies when I am out or to...
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    Vodafone network meltdown devastates thousands of users

    Nothing quite like having a land line is there?????
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    ME Bank issues apology after 24-hour outage due to ‘technical fault’

    Just another reminder to always carry some cash!!!!!
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    Selfish parking act sparks outrage: ‘I struggled to get into my car’

    It depends which side of the car the disabled person has to get out of. They are parked correctly, they are within the parking area. If you need to bring a wheelchair to the passenger side - more room is needed to be able to get out of the car. Note - it is the passenger sides that have more...
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    Selfish parking act sparks outrage: ‘I struggled to get into my car’

    The first thing to do would be to contact centre management and get security to come to the car park - before he left. Second, I would have put a notice on their windscreen letting them know that they are illegally parked, even with a disabled permit. That their lack of consideration had made...
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    ‘On my worst day …’ How the NDIS fosters a deficit mindset and why that should change

    One of the big expenses with the NDIS. Home visit by a therapist - not just the hourly charge but the other two charges that are billed. Travel time and a charge for kilometers travelled. These two can double the cost of the home visit. Why are they not made to keep records and claim in on...
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    Major changes at Woolworths spark fury—Here’s how your local deli counter might be affected!

    Some of our local Coles stores have done away with the Deli. Whoever decided that packaged meat was the way to go should be made to eat every day. When you open it, the meat is wet. You can't buy just what you want, Our refurbished Coles has a smaller deli than before - not as much choice...
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    Shoppers up in arms over a change to a Woolworths Christmas classic

    I'm just waiting for the American use of "Happy Holidays" instead of Merry Christmas" No folks, it is Christmas that is coming. They have always been and always will be Gingerbread Men.
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    Pro-cash advocate exposes Australia's 'cashless society': ‘Our economy isn't inclusive anymore’

    I believe that a business must display a sign stating that a surcharge will apply if paying by card. If there is no sign to this affect - can a business legally apply a surcharge????
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    Why is everyone outraged by this restaurant's unusual 'adult fee'?

    Please take note:- Bottom right hand corner - CASH DISCOUNT. This place offers a discount if you pay with cash. Wow - would that happen here in OZ these days.
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    Woman's hack keeps strawberries fresh for three weeks with just one item and water

    If my strawberries are a little on the soft side - I cook them. Small saucepan, cut the berries in half, just a tablespoon of water and a just a little caster sugar. Cook low and slow - just like any other stewed fruit. Yum. Use on ice cream - I like them with just a little custard.
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    Aussie woman's hilarious encounter with massive spider leaves viewers laughing

    I have a rule, if a foreign creature comes inside it will die. They belong outside - and I will leave them alone. Why didn't she spray it and it would have passed away peacefully.
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    This photo of the world's largest cruise ship has gone viral—and people are divided

    Might as well go to an onshore resort - they have everything as well. Swim in the ocean. With the size of this ship - length and width, how many ports will it be able to access!!!!!!
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    Is sleeping with an ex okay when faced with months to live? Shocking request stuns husband!

    She is assuming that her ex would want to have sex with her!!! What if he doesn't want anything to do with her.
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    Shocked by a $350 surge in your electricity bill? Find out how a mum resolved it in just one month!

    Years ago, here in Victoria during one of our droughts, the State Government gave every household a 3 minute stick on egg timer. It is surprising just how quick a shower can be. I can wash my hair and myself in that time. If you have kids taking too long - turn the hot water on somewhere...
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    Are your Centrelink calls taking forever? Here's why and what you can do!

    A friend was widowed about three months ago. She tried to ring Centrelink many times - the Seniors line. No luck. I know that it's a bit naughty but I ended up ringing the phone number that people would ring from overseas. Answered in a couple of minutes. I gave him my friends phone number...
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    Surprising milk choices Australians are making - What types of milk is most popular?

    It is quite simple really - if it doesn't come from an animal - it is not "MILK". Read the labels - it is basically flavoured water.
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