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    Aged Care vs Retirement Villages: What you need to know before you sign— by Noel Whittaker

    Some Age Care Homes, I have worked in a couple, and finally retired, after having to work with untrained overseas staff. Also the state of the rooms. Only cleaned about once a month, if lucky. Also, some Age Care Providers employ people who again are not trained and the dress code...
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    Aussie council rules threaten hefty fines, new confiscation rules

    In Mackay there is a large building that belonged or belongs to a Tv (I think 10) It`s empty, and quite large. It could be opened to help the homeless. Build rooms with bunks, one for males, 1 for females, and rooms for families etc. Male and Female bathrooms, and a kitchen where they...
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    This powerful natural painkiller is growing all around you in Australia—have you seen it?

    Thats probably why it is known about in NZ. Also a lot of NZ plants, are natural Therapy products.
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    Why is hospital parking so expensive? Two economics researchers explain

    Even Staff of the Hospital, and other workers who work in outlying Hospitals, have to pay. It`s disgusting. I used to drop my Husband off at both Prince Charles (Brisbane) and drive up to the Church up the road, park, then walk back. Toowoomba, would do the same but park a lot further...
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    Parking here could cost you $660—avoid this costly mistake

    Also for a Carer, who is delivering a service to a Senior living in the units. They have limited time to do the service, and if have to park too far away, this causes major time problems. Especially if their next Client has an important appointment, or the Client they are attending in...
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    New camera trial aims to catch drivers in the act–are you breaking this rule?

    Unfortunately, a lot of these tailgaters are the big yank tanks, and they think they own the road. One can be doing the speed limit, and there is often a Y tank hooked on behind. The roads here are not designed for these monstrosities.
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    Drivers warned: Price hikes are coming! Here’s why

    Yes, and Pensioners get a few miserable $`s off the rego. And as far as roads go. After Gympie, the Bruce turns to a 3rd + rate road. And roads around where I live, pot holes, which have been there for over 12 months, if a motor bike/scooter or small car hit them they would probably...
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    Is it unreasonable to eat nuts... next to a person with a nut allergy?

    No. Her problem. Not yours. Just because you ate nuts would not affect her. Just another drama queen.
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    Couple’s ‘Toothache’ Takes a Sinister Turn: A Travel Tale of Triumph and Awareness

    Good on you both. Enjoy your life on the road. There is always medical help anywhere, even if needed, transport by helicopter. Just go for it. All the best. xxx
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    Are pink kneecaps the next big thing in beauty? Experts weigh in

    Though, there will always those who believe what they see and read.
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    Uncovered: The Shocking Underground Truth Lurking Below Aussie Homes! Discover It Now!

    Yes, we saw this in Chelsea,/Edithvale, Melbourne. House built on so called drained swamp. Especially 2 storied houses, cracking in walls, sinking, and other major problems. When we first saw what was happening, when the first buildings started to appear, my Husband and I said...
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    LOST PUPPY

    That`s a classic
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    Cost-cutting at the checkout might be backfiring—here’s what frustrated shoppers are saying

    But now so much food here is GM, so it grows fast, and farmers get their $`s. If possible, better to buy from local markets, for home grown produce, or organic. Unfortunately, organic, is more expensive.
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    City council offers 'granny trolleys' to cut grocery bills and tackle abandoned carts

    Also, state of some foot paths, and some places with no footpaths, these type of `trolleys` are a problem.
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    Is your caravan safe? 'We thought there was going to be an accident'

    The amount of caravans that are being towed with the front too high or too low. There needs to be education on the towing of vans. Many years ago, while managing a Caravan Park, a van came in with a Family. Had just bought a van from a Dealer. Their Car was not suited to the size of...
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    Shocking Photo Exposes the Little-Known Aussie Trend That's Destroying Pristine 4WD Tracks!

    I don`t know how many times I have seen takeaway rubbish on Qld roads, miles from the junk food shops, yet a few KLMs down the road is a bin. Even around the town I live in. Walked up to the Blood Bank, 10 min walk from where I parked, and across the road McDonalds. In the area I...
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    Tragic fall at a popular venue leaves woman in her 70s fighting for life—here’s what we know so far

    The trouble with all mobility appliances is that if it is not checked and the Person is not told how to operate it correctly, then accidents happen. First, no one should consider any mobility appliance unless accompanied by an OT, or an Age Care Worker, who is trained to help their Client...
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    Shiny Windows in Minutes: The Secret Hacks Professionals Don’t Want You to Know

    Same, also use an old teatowel to dry the glass and tiles.
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