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    The verdict is in! The fall of a cricket legend leaves many divided

    He should be given home detention apart from medical treatment. That way he can't be tempted at all. Being a "public figure" he could be harrassed out in public which would probably aggravate his problems at this stage.
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    The Shocking Truth About Australia's Healthcare Crisis: Pain, Delays, and Microwaved Meals Await You

    It sounds like this lady may need more than just medical assistance I doubt she is driving? How does she get the meals?
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    Is your grandchild riding an e-bike? You might want to hear this $700 fine story

    I think the speed limit of mobility scooters should be "governed" in the some way trucks are. Apparently some can be set at a speed limit but people can increase it. I know of one such case. THe footpaths in the area are so uneven that they were taking them on the roads and apparently were going...
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    Aussie couple's holiday turns into a nightmare: 'Every single room was trashed completely'

    Don't leave your registration papers in your glove box which apparently a lot of people do.
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    Fan-favourite drink hops back into supermarket shelves nationwide!

    There was articles about Nestle stopping the manufacture of Quik completely. It used to have less sugar in it than Milo.
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    Aussies sue aged care provider over claims of mistreatment and broken promises

    They are inspected but some know when the inspection will be and make sure everything is as it should be
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    No more yo-yo diets: This ‘Daily Shake’ might be the habit that finally sticks

    NOT that brand but I was told that some of them are milk powder, multi-vitamins and minerals + flavouring.
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    'Barista-Grade' Alternative Milk: Is the Extra Cost Actually Boosting Your Coffee Game?

    In the reverse situation if a person genuinely has to have dairy free milk for medical problems, ordinary milk dripping into it is cross-contamination and can be life threatening. I know of one such case. Lucky he carries epi-pens ---yes sometimes more than one is necessary -----and an ambulance...
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    This Mum of Two Thought It Was Just a Food Intolerance—Now She's Warning Others About the Deadly Mistake

    If it was thought it could be wheat allergy they should also have checked for Coeliac Disease. Left untreated it can cause Bowel Cancer.
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    Beware! This impulsive Aussie trend is causing heartache—see the shocking roadside photos!

    There used to be some large charity "bins' at some shopping centres. Some inconsiderate people used them as rubbish bins and put some very smelly stuff in them. A friend of ours rescued a kitten from in one. He could hear it "crying" (he nearly fell in the bin rescuing it - on a long weekend in...
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    Check your fridges: Supermarket recalls popular beer brands sold across one state

    My local Coles has a Liquorland nearby (not next door) Last week I saw a Liquorland guy taking a trolley of liquor through Coles supermarket. Now I understand the reason why.
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    Australians to withdraw massive cash sums in this movement: 'Banks need to give us access'

    There is some small businesses in country towns that don't like credit cards as they don't get their money for a few days.
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    Community Outrage: Why High-Fives from Everyone's Favorite 'Lollipop Man' Are Being Forbidden – Protect Your Kids!

    SDC, was it necessary to give the name of the "lollipop man"??? Poor taste on your part. I guess the complainant hasn't volunteered at all.
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    A receptionist dismissed my health concerns – but I was diagnosed with a terrifying illness. Learn the warning signs now!

    At my local "Medical Centre" all the staff seem to have at least some medical experience. Some of them have previously worked as nurses, or at least carers.
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    Aussie Neighbor Exposes Racist Tirade : See Why He Screamed 'It is my country!'

    This is obviously an old article going back to Sept 2024. Why is it being used again now?? If the Police were called it was probably picked up by somebody using a scanner listening into Police two way radio system.
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    Spot the Danger Before it's Too Late: Can You See the Hidden Risk in This 4WD Road Sign Photo?

    One problem if they block emergency the track will be closed to any rescue. I hope you don't mean vehicles like Ambulance, CFS, SES., SA Water etc.
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    Spot the Danger Before it's Too Late: Can You See the Hidden Risk in This 4WD Road Sign Photo?

    Apparently there is another sign further back saying 4WD vehicles only or something similar. I don't know they didn't show a photo of it too. Selective photography
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    Cassette Tapes

    We were once give a video tape of a holiday friends of ours went on. I checked it wasn't loose at all before I put in our VCR. Part way through it I had to leave the room and left it playing for another person to watch. Our VCR decided to chew up the video. The VCR was still under warranty and...
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    Secret video exposes $59 taxi scam, warning for Aussie passengers

    I have noticed that the surcharge for card payment in a tax is $1.50 + for a $18.00 fare. What is the % supposed to be???
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    Are you heading out for Easter weekend? Here's this weekend's fuel forecast

    A fortnight ago petrol in Adelaide varied about 0.30c a litre. We saw some United ones a lot cheaper than others less than 5 minutes drive apart on the same road.
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