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    Too Good To Go App Review – I Saved $30 on Groceries… But There’s a Catch

    Bananas you can freeze, then eat it a banana icecream. Whole, sliced or mashed. You may need to partly thaw it. Frozen it may go a little dark but still tastes delicious. No other ingredients are needed
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    How one Aussie woman turned trash into $15,000

    Years ago we used to find enough cans in open bins (no lids) at open air events to pay Caravan registration. Some people too lazy to put them in their cars and take them home.
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    Aussie music icon reveals untold struggles of cancer battle

    I know somebody who had cancer surgery and wore compression socks but apparently not for long enough. 2 1/2 months later he got a clot(presumably leg) which suddenly went up between his lung and heart. Normally if he cut or scratched himself at all it bled badly. Now he is on blood thinners for...
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    You won’t believe what’s growing in homes after the floods

    You definitely need to let air circulation as soon as possible. If the air is still damp or more rain try opening your window just far enough to let some air in. If they are sliding windows even sliding them a very small amount will let some air in without water.
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    Fake brand websites target shoppers on social media with bogus sales

    This is why I don't buy on-line.
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    Vodafone alleges rival Telstra has 'misled' customers about mobile coverage

    Speaking from personal experience Vodafone signsl does not work at all in a lot of places they advertise it does. Don't bother trying to ring them for assistance as some phone numbers advertised no longer "exist". If your internet is down you can't contact them
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    Nurse pieces life together after losing her life savings: 'My days are basically taken up'

    I'm glad I don't have anything other than calls and text connected to my basic "old style type" mobile phone.
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    Energy companies hide key facts as households pay more than needed

    I know somebody who had a business installing carports, sheds etc. Becuase of the steep increase in the price of corrugated iron in Aust. he took a chance on quality and imported some from overseas as it was a lot cheaper even after paying freight, customs etc. When he opened the container it...
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    Court to decide if Tasmanian supermarket discriminated by not allowing alpaca in store

    If the appropriate Govt. authorities received a complaint the store could face very high fines + have to close for special cleaning rules etc. It doesn't matter which brand of store it is. The same laws apply.
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    Court to decide if Tasmanian supermarket discriminated by not allowing alpaca in store

    Shops are not allowed to have dogs etc into a shop unless it has the appropriate collar / jacket on it. ALL IGA supermarkets are independently owned by different people. It is a "Banner" name the same as other brands of supermarkets that are nationally owned
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    Court to decide if Tasmanian supermarket discriminated by not allowing alpaca in store

    The lady needs certification to state that the alpaca is indeed a service animal. Even specially trained cats are classed as companion cats - not service cats. I know of one cat that has saved a toddler's life on a few occasions when he has stopped breathing.
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    31% Higher Risk of Dementia Linked to One Surprising Lifestyle Factor — Protect Your Brain Health Now!

    If you have a pet, please make a permanent arrangement with somebody who can mind your pet when necessary. On a few occasions I have heard patients saying they have to go home because of a pet. Sometimes they take risks discharging themselves.
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    Is Your Dream Home Hiding This Shocking Secret? One Couple’s Nightmare Could Save You Thousands!

    Apparently termites like almond trees too. I also knew somebody who lived in a house built in the 1950s It was solid brick but had timber floors. However the toilet, adjoining laundry and bathroom had cement floors. The white ants got into the toilet door frame. The owner was in thereduring the...
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    Aussies claim new $100 energy rebate, check eligibility now

    SA you get it off your electricity bill
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    Hyde Park islands to be stripped as shot-hole borer infestation takes hold

    Not only that nobody wants to injured or worse from falling branches or whole trees toppling over. I know somebody who lived next to a school and the street tree was leaning over. The ratepayer make several requests for it to be removed purely based on safety. A lot of parents and school...
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    Research reveals baby boomers, retirees invest in cryptocurrency

    Beware!!! Some cryptocurrency are scams A lot that ask by payment by Western Union (done in P.O.) are scams too
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    Last Chance for a $500 ATO Super Boost – Older Aussies Urged to Act Now

    Is this means tested ??? or only income??? If you are self funded do you qualify???
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    Lives lost in floods as wild weather continues to isolate thousands and damages homes

    In SA if you drive around "road closed" signs you can be fined. A few years ago there was severe flooding in the far north. The situation was so bad that SA Police actually set up their own camps and fined drivers. Some drivers did small detours and we caught the other side of the flooded area...
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    Therapeutic Goods Administration recalls popular home staple over fire concerns

    The first time we used water near a heater we actually used a small mixing bowl. You will be surprised how quickly the water evaporated. (somebody I know used a wide necked jar a few metres away from the heater. it evaporated quickly too) This also applies to reverse cycle airconditioning. It...
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    Is this a 'new era' for drivers? Authorities to implement massive road rule changes in this state.

    It should also apply to SES Vehicles. They also volunteer at accidents sometimes - and please !!! watch where you are going. There has been accidents by people trying to see what has happened rather than where they are going. A few years ago many ambulances were damaged. Not a week went by...
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