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    You won’t believe what happened when a kangaroo suddenly crashed into this suburban home!

    I would have bounced off the lounge and made a batch of Billy tea. A nice, welcoming gesture, I feel.
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    What’s the #1 Problem Every American Faces in Australia? One Expat Reveals the Shocking Truth

    Lived there on Isle of Capri for two years but about 20-odd years ago. I know what you mean and I do miss the Gold Coast.
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    What’s the #1 Problem Every American Faces in Australia? One Expat Reveals the Shocking Truth

    Don't suppose you are from Darwin? Also when do you get to wash your clothes if you wear the same ones all year round? Phew! Lol.
  4. M

    Outdoor heater mistake sparks $250,000 damage to home

    Bring back the good, old-fashioned chimney-sweep! Mary Poppins was right. :D
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    Major Aussie bank cuts 1,500 jobs, pushes cashless future

    Unfortunately, there are things that change, which initially cause us some concern but we do get over them. Remember cheques? they no longer exist because we are used to electronic banking. I am sorry for the bank staff who have lost their jobs and for those who will in the future. It is not as...
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    New Minister for Ageing: What It Means for Older Australians’ Health, Care and Finances

    Perhaps better to think of it as being an addition to Government services by adding a younger, enterprising, healthy, and fit representative rather than one of us oldies who take a couple of years to make a decision Lol.
  7. M

    Coles and Woolies pay hidden $6 million cost, ALDI stays out

    I mainly shop on-line so obviously my opinion of music in store is negligable but I must admit I do really enjoy Christmas Carols at Woolworths.
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    Outage Anxiety: Centrelink Crash Leaves Older Aussies in Limbo

    I do remember the outage and thought to myself that it was just a temporary glitch, which it was but, the thought went through my head, did I do something wrong and will I get paid? I did thank goodness.
  9. M

    Social ‘me-diation’: Australia steps up age-verification game amidst safety concerns

    Thank you for that (I did not understand a word of it).
  10. M

    ‘Biggest discovery in history’: Whistleblowers expose decades-long alien cover-up

    OK, there are rules about drink-driving and the excuse would not hold up in court!
  11. M

    Authorities arrest content creator for scandalous actions towards her pets

    Good point, my grammar is lacking in this instance so I apologise profusely but when I read it again it was almost funny. I wrote it in a fit of rage.
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    City of Bunbury's fire pit ban branded 'silly' as cold weather hits

    Mr Pound hit the nail on the head when he said "common sense should prevail". I agree, the problem is that it just does not. There are so many idiots around who have no common sense or care for their community which ultimately causes great pain and suffering so there has to be some control...
  13. M

    RBA’s big decision for the $5 note has left Australians split—where do you stand?

    What are the names of the books please and I will gladly go out and purchase copies.
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    RBA’s big decision for the $5 note has left Australians split—where do you stand?

    So, books, diagrams, and Photos! What the? Did you know from your "books" when photography was invented? And please, oh please show us a diagram!
  15. M

    Is this ad 'embarrassing'? Real estate agent's flyer steals locals' attention

    With current lawless issues in Melbourne I think it might be dangerous to use that phrase as some may take it literally.
  16. M

    ‘Too broken to go to sleep’: Supermarket owner stabbed to death in his own store

    Dont disagree with what you are saying, perhaps enroll them in the army and turn them into something useful
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    Fight or flight? Street survey reveals surprising answers about defending Australia

    Honestly, I get the feeling that war which is inevitable is also very near. We had better get ourselves prepared or perish!
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