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    Find the perfect gift and make this Mother’s Day one to remember!

    I know one Mum who a few years ago said she wanted "artificial" flowers so she could keep them "forever" not real ones that gave her bad hayfever or asthma. She still has those flowers in a glass display cabinet.
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    Immediate licence changes hit Australia—act now before it's too late!

    How do they get licenses here when they can't even speak English?
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    Escape the Cost of Living Nightmare: Discover Why Thousands of Aussies Are Flocking to Southeast Asia to Start a New Life!

    Did he live on Uber Eats??? He is only 30 y.o. and was working. I doubt he was getting an Aust. pension when he was getting $80,000.00 a year salary
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    Revolutionise Your Road Trips with This $5 Kmart Trick for Caravan Storage

    A family member of mine had to tow a caravan over a very rough bitumen road and also had very strong "side" winds. Although he drove slowly he still had broken mugs. He took 3/4 hour longer than we did going slow in a 4WD. The wind was going under the car and we could feel it so the driver...
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    Sick of election spam texts? Here’s why you can’t block them—and what it reveals about the system

    The Liberal Party and the Labor Party sent some on Election Day......after I had already voted.
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    Are these pests invading your home? Expert shares tips on how to stop them from infiltrating your abode

    One of our neighbours had them under their floorboards. When they found them and pest control treated the area some came into our garden. I spotted them. I think I used surface spray and made sure the spray only went on the dirt. Either that or a lot of ant powder.
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    Woolworths, Coles revive surprising policy, spark shopper excitement

    Some companies not just grocery supermarket advertise specials as "while stock lasts". From what I have witnessed some stores don't order enough of the product. Wholesalers negotiate deals with retailers (e.g. supermarkets) even though they sometimes don't have enough stock to sell to the...
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    'What would she know?': John Coates' blistering attack on TV presenter sparks debate

    My thought too. Sensationalistic headline. Who "stooped so low" to attract attention to their article???
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    Mystery vandal scratches over 30 cars in bizarre crime spree

    I know somebody who suffered that fate while he was at work and his car was parked on the street. It was scratched right back to bare metal. He had to have it fixed to prevent rust.
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    Drive safe: New road rule may combat roadside danger for millions of Aussies

    They are supposed to be National Road Laws. A few years ago in SA the problem was so bad that Police were using radar guns or speed cameras at some scenes.
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    Drive safe: New road rule may combat roadside danger for millions of Aussies

    They are mainly talking about vehicles with "overhead" flashing lights. Many years ago a friend of ours was a "spray painter" at a Crash Repair Company. He loved his job but hated having to regularly paint ambulances. He did at least one every week. People are trying to look at the accident...
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    Council rules spoil camping plans as local landowners slam new restrictions

    They would need Public Liability Insurance, "public" toilets including legal plumbing etc and legal disabled ramp entry for them. Also contamination prevention. They would have to get Council approval to construct the toilets, plumbing etc. How is the farmer going to dispose of rubbish within...
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    Ford issues major engine recall—check if your vehicle is affected

    In the 1980s some Holdens had Nissan motors in them. I wonder if both Holden and Nissan would have issued a recall in the same sitUATION
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    Traffic chaos Sydney-bound on M1 as hundreds of cars left with flat tyres due to metal shards

    Blown front wheel tyre can affect steering handling and may have caused many accidents. It's not something to joke about. Imagine trying to get off the road, especially if you are not in the left had lane - then trying to get to a safe spot off the road - if there is any.
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    Fiancé's Shocking Confession About Their Son Leaves Mum Devastated - Find Out What He Said

    Apparently the girl loved living in the home during the week. I met the house parents and they were fantastic compassionate people. They had children of their own. Common sense Household rules for ALL the children. Imposed for safety
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    Simple mistake in national park lands two Aussies $9,000 fine

    For safety, only licensed approved shooters should be allowed to shoot the pigs.....and it must be done while the National Parks are closed. Shooters should be forced to check that the shot pig is dead, not left to suffer. An injured animal can be extremely viscious if injured if a person gets...
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    Immediate licence changes hit Australia—act now before it's too late!

    I guess you didn't read the whole "Road Traffic Act". It is a very thick book - yes a book. Some Police Officers don't know the main rules in it.
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    Fiancé's Shocking Confession About Their Son Leaves Mum Devastated - Find Out What He Said

    I went to school with a girl whose Mother passed away. Her Dad sometimes did various hours work during the week only. He made arrangements with what was then the Child Welfare Dept and the girl went into a home during the week and home every weekend and school holidays. He didn't have any...
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    Is this wellness idea the future of tourism in Australia? Here's what we know so far

    Is that water used for human consumption??
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    What’s the deal with democracy sausages? Find out where to get yours!

    Bunnings snags the profits go to an accredited non-profit organization which buys the food and drinks. Bunnings provide the equipment.
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