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    Mosquito invasion causes major safety concern in one state

    Just dab some peppermint oil on exposed flesh and it keeps m ost species away. Good for those annoying little flies that get into eyes and ears when mowing.
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    Calls for stricter penalties rise in response to alarming driving incidents

    I say possibly, because a lot of this behaviour is picked up due to vehicular accidents and there is different views on how the accident occurred IF it doesn''t include alcohol. Don't call a comment stupid because you don't have the means to understand
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    Calls for stricter penalties rise in response to alarming driving incidents

    So Jail time to people who commit these offences with children in the car? How does removing a parent and jailing them help the children? A Bigger incentive to cease this would be something like Impounding the car for a given time which increases with the seriousness of the offence. But, to...
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    Monarchist groups criticise premiers for absent reception during royal visit

    Respect must be earnt in my opinion. What has he done for Australia?
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    Famous pizza chain draws flak as unexpected guests chip their food away

    There is an easy solution DON'T EAT THERE!
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    Famous pizza chain draws flak as unexpected guests chip their food away

    Found this which may answer your question. The authorities may be using this ginned-up animal pandemic for several reasons, none of them good: To gain greater control over how food can be produced and sold; To push out small farmers, for whom imposing new “biosecurity” measures on their farms...
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    This man's shocking air fryer secret could save your home from a fiery disaster – find out what he discovered!

    Yep, Mine is on a no longer used marble cutting board and also well away from the walls. We live in a world where everyone needs to be told commons sense things, sad but true.
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    This man's shocking air fryer secret could save your home from a fiery disaster – find out what he discovered!

    If you read the manual as you should it does tell you to keep spacing between the appliance and any walls. Here an excerpt for a Kogan manual. • Keep the appliance at least 10cm away from walls or other objects during operation. So people cannot say the company didn't warn them. RTFM people.
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    Westpac axes cardless cash withdrawals from their ATMs nationwide

    Did you read the article? You can still take cash out, you just have to use your card not your phone. The headline was to sensationalise the matter, but it only affects people who use their phones for everything. It was a security precaution.
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    Are these fees draining your bank account? MP scrutinises major banks for 'sneaky' surcharges

    The shops can no longer afford to absorb the bank costs and are passing them on to us. So it's not the shops but the banks, that are the culprits. TO avoid these fees PAY BY CASH whenever you can. It's not hard just withdraw what you think you will require for the week and put it in you...
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    From confusion to clarity: myGovID app gets a fresh new identity soon!

    I must agree with IAN3005, this is how it started in China look at it now. The ID must be used EVERYWHERE including social media and you say one thing out of line or against the Govt. and they punish them quickly and in many ways, restricting travel type and even where they can travel too...
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    Prices Are Exploding! Are You Prepared to Give Up This Essential Australian Grocery Item?

    Quite right! Guess what, the brain contains around 20% cholesterol. Quoted from an expert site "The magical areas where communication between brain cells takes place—are lined by cholesterol-rich membranes responsible for passing neurotransmitters like serotonin" wonder why so many are getting...
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    Essential change by Commonwealth Bank and Telstra to safeguard our seniors

    I think you have it wrong. "The Registry is a list that tells registered telemarketers what numbers not to call — but it doesn’t block calls. So being on the Registry won’t stop calls from scammers making illegal calls. " That's a direct quote from their site. But your idea has merit and...
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    Is your beef contributing to deforestation? Woolies promises greener future with its bold pledge!

    Well said. More people who are awake like this are sorely needed.
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    Essential change by Commonwealth Bank and Telstra to safeguard our seniors

    How could monitoring a register stop scammers? Especially when it seems they can spoof any number that's available .
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    Is your beef contributing to deforestation? Woolies promises greener future with its bold pledge!

    Not only those, but all this so called alternative energies. Look around Australia and see how much has been done already to accomodate those stupid wind turbines and solar panels. Why aren't they taking advantage of all the real eastate on top of all city building etc. or the desert areas...
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    Essential change by Commonwealth Bank and Telstra to safeguard our seniors

    Don't think the registaer would stop scammers, but your idea of all or nothing makes sense and one wonders why the other banks and services are not taking advantage of this feature.
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    Con artist flees with $337,000 from 88-year-old pensioner in fake police sting

    How is it picky to point out that the headline doesn't even come close to matching the real life situation. This is the face of journalism with the left in power, they exaggerate and twist things to suit the left's agenda, I for one do not watch thew news anymore and take what I read with a...
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