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    Mulch mayhem: Victorians on alert over asbestos-laden garden giveaways!

    The danger is from friable asbestos, not sealed asbestos. Not the same product.
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    This driver’s 'crazy' excuse after getting 22 demerit points has everyone talking

    It is absurd to forbid provisional drivers the use of modern navigation aids, a major improvement in safety, forcing them to use thw old system of a paper map open on the passenger seat
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    Frustrated wheelchair user ramps up criticism over inconsiderate parking

    In some places those striped spaces are reserved for motorbikes. In other places they mean no parking at all.
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    Aussie farmers push for changing the way we see red meat

    Australian meat is supposed to be added hormone free.
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    Experts unveil the ultimate dishwasher loading strategy that will transform your kitchen routine

    Dishwashers typically use less water than handwriting, and can wash at a higher temperature.
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    Shocking sight at Vinnies has Aussies outraged

    We once wanted to donate some furniture to St. Vincent's. The collection van driver sneered at the armchair we wanted to donate, so we withheld the rather valuable antique desk we had also intended to give. One of my sons moved that armchair into his room and used it for the next ten years. I...
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    Are you making this driving mistake? This simple oversight could cost you $1,000

    Key Performance Indicators. A measure of someone's job performance.
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    Aussie traveller feels 'screwed over' by Booking.com after a reservation mishap

    I have used Booking.com exactly once, and never will again. I was assigned a decrepit room off the carpark, at a hotel with "guaranteed" mountain valley views. Shoddy.
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    Firefighters warn residents over hidden fire hydrants: ‘They don’t understand’

    We shouldn't have to maintain the Council's property.
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    Are you making this driving mistake? This simple oversight could cost you $1,000

    But having a paper map open on the passenger seat where you have to keep looking at it and turning pages is perfectly all right.
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    Your phone may be at risk: Lawyer reveals the warning sign to look for immediately!

    Yes. I would delete the message, block the number and flag it as spam. Not a bright idea of the police IT dept.
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    Service NSW will not provide phone support to the elderly-

    Re. the app: you probably hadn't changed your phone over to access mobile data while you were out, instead of your home network. On my Samsung S20 the toggle is in the drop down menu of icons at the top of the screen.
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    Senior driver hit with mobile phone fine, reveals he never owned one

    Then the charge should be driving while distracted.
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    Nine was slammed for ‘AI editing’ a Victorian MP’s dress. How can news media use AI responsibly?

    @ PattiB Oh, there are plenty of Victorian photos which were retouched to make people more fashionably glamorous.
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    Cardiologist reveals 6 vital mistakes women make

    Far too broad a brush, outlining catch-all advice.
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    BEWARE: Millions lost to 'Hi Mum' scam—and it just got more cunning!

    Centrlink asks for a voice print if you phone them up. To avoid it you have to say "Not at this time", which of course gives them a voice print...
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