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    Government unveils $5.6 billion investment in transformative aged care reforms

    Try to avoid aged care at all costs! no homes. These places are death camps - people suffer from near starvation, wrong medication, not being washed, falling out of bed, general neglect - all while the so called carers enjoy life! No one in an aged care home wants to be there. Live alone even if...
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    Slash your expenses with this tradie's genius trick to dodge annoying $10 fees!

    I paid a bill to the ATO over the phone using my card. I was charged $10.39 - a card fee. I thought this was over the top even for the Taxation Dept. and the powers that be want cash to go and the fantastic plastic to be used instead. I hate to think how much we will all be slugged for using...
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    Tax season trap: How to spot and avoid latest phishing scams

    I am not computer clever but in times of doubt switch off everything - leave it for while - then turn it on again - everything is working fine - no problems. If the computer is off what can anyone do to it!!
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    This man nearly lost $3 million to a scam with just a single text – Here's how to protect yourself

    What hope is there for the old to navigate this new world of technology!
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    Surging aged care prices create unexpected living costs—find out why!

    Govts. waste money like there is no tomorrow! but punish the old. I am sick of all the help for people with children. If you cannot afford to look after them don't have them! The Govt. only cares about families - nothing and no one else!
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    Your 3G phone might still work! How delay in shutdown affects you

    Do not know how to text 3 to anything and understand nothing about 3G but will have to struggle through somehow!
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    Shocking Discovery: See the 'Disgusting' Act an Australian Man Committed with a Kangaroo in Broad Daylight!

    the penalties are never enough for these crimes. Jail sentences need to increase as well as fines and the judges need to have the balls to apply them!
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    The bad guys? Consumer group takes The Good Guys to court for misleading shoppers

    We have been ripped off by the so called Good Guys over a frig. - unpriced to start with and price boosted up to take advantage of govt. help which was intended for the customer not for the Sly Guys. Very bad store - avoid them at all costs!
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    You won't believe what this dog did in a Guzman y Gomez that has Aussie diners outraged – see the 'gross' act now!

    The dog seems to have better manners than some humans - leave him where he is!
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    Telstra rings changes: Mobile plan costs dial up concerns amidst price hikes!

    All I know is that if one needs to phone Telstra be prepared for a long wait before one finds a human who speaks English that you can understand. There's the push button this and that, music, talk to the machine or an Asian who is very polite but so hard to understand . My husband has been...
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    Jurassic Park star's inspiring journey to remission: 'It's great to be alive'

    I know only too well what he is going through - lost my husband after a 14 month fight to the same thing. Hang in there Neil - just maybe they will find a cure before we have to part with you!
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    Seniors Discount Club Petitions!

    I am still waiting for someone to let me know what one does at the check out, standing with a full trolly, and the "system" has gone to God and one cannot pay with the fantastic plastic. If one doesn't carry enough cash for the shopping, usually about $200 for me, what happens next? with...
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    Royal downfall? Sources reveal Prince Andrew's grim life post-controversy

    Andrew knew what his public position involved and should never have become involved in anything dodgy. When you are a Royal you have certain obligations and one is to set a good example to the public and make England proud of you!
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    ’Absolutely heinous!’: P-plate driver displays sea-ckening road behaviour

    How about someone string them up behind a vehicle and drag them for a while!. I would be happy to do it!
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    Neighbour's request leaves Aussie homeowner 'shaking and fuming'

    The neighbour is right in this instance. Try to settle this in a calm manner as there is nothing worse than not getting on with the person next door. If we can't manage this, what hope for World peace!!
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    'Cash only': Woolworths sign sparks controversy amid shift to cashless payments

    The banks want to finish with cash - they have got to be joking. What happens when all the technology fails due to a power failure or some other mishap - I will be stuck at the check out with a trolley full of stuff and unless I have cash on me I won't be able to pay for it!! Even if I have...
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    ‘Absolutely and utterly ridiculous’: Pensioner fights for home on own land after Shire's move

    If this man is not annoying his neighbours, not upsetting the public in any way what the hell is the problem! It's his land - leave him alone Council and find something constructive to do with your time and our money!!! Stop wasting both!! Do something that matters instead of this!!
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    Remembering the life of legendary singer and guitarist Frank Ifield (86)

    When he performed in U.K. all the women thought he was so good looking they wanted to move to Australia and said "are all the men there like that" - he certainly set hearts a-flutter!!!
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