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    There’s no country more important to Australia than Indonesia. Trouble is, the feeling isn’t mutual

    Tend to agree with the fact that indo is the most corrupt of all our near neighbours. I lived and worked there for a very long time and the truth is they don't like us and the locals, it's the money, three tiers most tourists don't know about, pricing goes as in local price, expat price ...
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    The court has spoken! Why Telstra may owe thousands of customers compensation

    Why am I not surprised it's one of the giants, don't trust telstra or optus..oz broadband I feel is the most honest and and possibly trustworthy..telco giants are a problem and these two, are a rip no matter what way you are looking from, slow down, overpriced, slow to fix and just downright...
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    Mastercard is dropping card numbers—here's why it could change the way you pay forever

    This is an emotional and angry response to all this bs tech changes, Well put phantom, unfortunately he is correct the banks and their bs " we are here for you " advertising that all banks do some form of or another is just that folks it's advertising to get your money into their banks..or...
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    Major change at Coles packaging sparks debate among shoppers: ‘Impressed’

    Or even the cheap net ones that bunnings has for 2 for 1.00 sometimes..they also last a while and I use a cpl frequently and it folds up small for your hand bags..there are alternatives and people with alternative ideas..let's face it paper bags for grapes is one thing as you can buy lose and...
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    Major change at Coles packaging sparks debate among shoppers: ‘Impressed’

    Agree completely with inferno 4256 we've been here before we also had big shopping paper bags..its insane as we are simply repeating what we've done before and that didn't work either and we have also done away with plastic bags once before but went back to it again.. does no one remember any...
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    Innovative not-for-profit organisation transforms affordable rentals—discover how to benefit!

    God give me a break..440 per week I'm already paying that and living on the balance of 240.00 per fortnight and I'm expected to pay power gas water..feed me and my dog..( not getting rid of the dog) as many suggest..only company I have now..and safety he is a G S dog..and protective..how is this...
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    Pensioners may get a $780 Centrelink boost through one bold move

    So now I'm expected to think about dying..no not doing that for anyone at this point in time..can we just live the rest of our lives in peace...this is a nightmare scenario..for those who do and want funeral insurance..all good and fine.. where do I get an extra 50.00 a month anyway..my pension...
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    Rent shock: Australian pensioners face sky-high increases—find out if you're next!

    Already paying 880.00 a fnight on my own..so if it increases again I am stuffed..it's the streets for us soon..that's a real reality atm..
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    Has anyone else had messages supposedly from Medibank?

    Medicare for me was a cpl months ago..but mine asked for a debit or credit card..knew was dud then..they do not ask for cards up front ever..
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    Shopper spots flaw in this $18 Kmart item: ‘Vastly different fits’

    I bought some cargo pants last summer..first pair wrong size always just bought 10 and never had problems..they had wrong tag sizing so didn't check inside..my mistake..went all the way back ..an hours drive to be replaced again checking tag and pants..get home to find the elastic in them wasn't...
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    Has anyone else had messages supposedly from Medibank?

    Medicare..This one's been going on for some time ..I mentioned it a cpl months ago..it asked for a card number( credit card) that was too obvious as I know they would never ask for a credit card number..it's such a disappointment that our new technologies allow for more scams than ever and the...
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    Prepare your wallets: Here are several changes in the new financial year

    Around and around the mulberry bush we go..
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    Shock and outrage: Scandalous $240 bed-sharing offer appals renters

    God forbid what next..I'm paying 880.00 per fortnight and I wouldnt even consider this move under any circumstances..but would be nice if someone in the govt noticed what's going on with rentals and rental increases more realistically..we never will get on top of this mess..and the advertising...
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    Paws for diplomacy: Surprising gesture symbolises warming ties between Australia and China

    Just leave the poor bloody thingsc where they are this is so wrong in so many ways..with this climate....probably have to grow the right bamboo ..big bears in little cages..no matter how big they are still too small.. ..they dont even hibernate to avoid some of our heat..they probably won't...
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    Rice and mice: ALDI's shocking discovery leaves customers rattled!

    I agree..go to the source...not Aldi..
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    ‘The girl in the cupboard’: Tributes pour in as Natasha Ryan passes away

    You cant take it to,court..I worked in the court system..you have to have enough to take to court..anyone can be charged but usually dropped if a no go..that's the law.. whether you like it or not..
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    Shoplifting shenanigans: Drakes Supermarket unwraps festive theft scheme!

    I watched someone once stealing food and hiding it in a pram..security said can't even look for the stolen stuff..so smart... they obviously knew the rules...
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    ‘The girl in the cupboard’: Tributes pour in as Natasha Ryan passes away

    You still can not charge someone with something they have not done..end of story..this will also p ss someone off I'm sure..
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    ‘The girl in the cupboard’: Tributes pour in as Natasha Ryan passes away

    I agree..some peoples memories are too short..this comment will no doubt p ss someone off...
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