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    Is your state affected? Plastic ban on takeaway containers and coffee cups are starting this month

    Looks like a good start but we've got a loooonnnnng way to go.
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    Queensland Man Punished for Disturbing Native Bird Sanctuary

    B******! They should have added a couple of 0s to that fine.
  3. K

    Heart-stopping video reveals local fisherman's alarming mistake

    Has that guy been seen recently? There's only 2 kinds of crocs that I stay well away from - them saltwater ones and them freshwater ones.
  4. K

    This family found WHAT their spinach bag?

    I'm glad the little fellow was discovered before the veg was sliced up. Hope he got home safely.
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    Bali's new 'Golden Visa' uncovered: Could you qualify for this exclusive offer?

    Check your passport very carefully for even the slightest damage. A few incidents have been reported on this SDC forum that people have been denied passage or entry to Bali for seemingly insignificant damage to their passport.
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    Man Accused of Mid-Flight Bomb Threat Shocks by Refusing Court Appearance

    Why did the authorities think he had a bomb in his backpack? Wasn't it checked by security before boarding the plane? Questions should be asked about the security checks if we don't have the belief that it's working effectively.
  7. K

    Shocked by a $350 surge in your electricity bill? Find out how a mum resolved it in just one month!

    Well done Jess. $513.04 minus $238.54 = $274.50. That's the saving.
  8. K

    Shocking $336 glitch on Woolworths receipt leaves shopper speechless—could this happen to you?

    WHY is this story on social media? it is so obviously an unfortunate mistake that it should be reported to the supermarket service desk. There is no benefit in broadcasting it on social media - except to make somebody feel important perhaps?
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    Beware! Uncover the Bali money exchange scam that countless tourists are falling for

    You're quite right, the extortionate rates charged by so-called official forex companies at airports in Australia are the real rip-off. The money changers in S E Asia are just trying to make a living and may try underhanded tactics. It's up to us to keep a close eye on things and check the outcome.
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    Warning: Active Keto Capsules / Gummies Scam

    Sorry, but anybody who takes the risk of engaging in such purchases should do so at there own risk. Expecting involvement or compensation from a bank comes at a cost and only penalizes other bank customers.
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    Beware! Uncover the Bali money exchange scam that countless tourists are falling for

    This kind of slight-of-hand tactic by money changers has been prevalent in South East Asia for donkeys years, and no doubt in other parts of the world. It was attempted frequently in Singapore's Change Alley back in the 1970s.
  12. K

    Discover the Kmart items a professional organiser would NEVER put in her cart!

    I was going to write a scathing and critical response to this so-called "influencer" but thought better of it.:LOL:
  13. K

    Is your street next? Mysterious holes are popping up everywhere. Here’s why.

    Newly planted trees and plants are an easy target for thieves. Theft is very common.
  14. K

    Shopper slams Vinnies for selling second-hand jacket for $75

    Op shops are quite entitled to sell things for fair market value. If they don't, some savvy customer will, so better that the money goes to a charity.
  15. K

    The Truth Behind King Charles's Pay Hike!

    So much venom and vitriol against the Monarchy from so many people that have no vested involvement in the funding. In case that vitriol is pushing people toward Republicanism, then take a good hard look at what is happening in Israel. A democratically elected Government is doing exactly what...
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    The Truth Behind King Charles's Pay Hike!

    This article is very confusing and doesn't explain the situation very clearly. Whatever the financial situation, the value of the Monarchy to the Country is enormous. The revenue from tourism, visits to Royal properties, souvenirs, media earnings, business credibility etc etc. far outweighs the...
  17. K

    Outrage escalates! Why are BIG W and Target stocking this controversial sex education book?

    Abusing store staff is not a solution; it's just stupid. I haven't seen or read this particular book but kids need to be educated about sex at least from early puberty. We bought an excellent little book for our kids when they were that age. I think it was called "Where Did I Come From?"
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    Drunken passengers thrown off flight still allowed onboard… How did this happen?

    Thankyou for that correction. The "not my job" attitude is disappointing in that all entities at the airport don't have a common goal of keeping the industry safe and efficient. They are the security department after all. The hazard they ignore sets the standard they are prepared to accept.
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