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  1. springburn

    Should you reduce your assets to be eligible for the Age Pension?

    I'm one of those fortunate self-funded retirees who is a bit above the cut-off limit for a part pension. That's fine - I accept that but I would have thought it would be reasonable for Centrelink to at issue me with a Pension Card so I could at least enjoy the same benefits that Pensioners...
  2. springburn

    Are you a Pensioner, Partially, or Fully Self-Funded Retiree? These are the Government cards you can get to assist with specific expenses

    If you are a self funded retiree you may be eligible for a Low Income Health Care card. My wife and I are only drawing minimum pensions from our pension funds and qualify for this card which entitles you to concessions on gas and electricity in NSW plus basically the same other benefits of the CSHC
  3. springburn

    New Member

    New Member Hello
  4. springburn

    Can you answer this simple ROAD RULE question?

    Not completely correct. If lane has dotted lines to the end then you have to give way. If the dotted lines cease some distance before the lane ends then the leading car has right of way - that's in NSW. Other states may have different rules
  5. springburn

    Can you answer this simple ROAD RULE question?

    I agree with the comment that the orange car is obliged to give way to the vehicle in the outside lane. However on a number of roads in NSW the dotted line ceases some distance before the two lanes merge. In this case the leading vehicle has right of way. In the above scene if the dotted line...
  6. springburn

    Woolworths truck driver’s ‘amateur’ behaviour caught on camera - do you think he was in the wrong?

    The truck driver indicated his intention with right hand indicator. An experienced and cautious driver would have shown some courtesy and allowed him to merge into right lane.
  7. springburn

    Mum saves money on fuel by buying groceries – here’s how!

    Really surprised that this is not well known - every Shell & Woollies Petrol station advertises the discount. The Shell one is really good getting 18c off the bill. If you have an E-tag you can also get 4c discount through the Linkt account if you have the app
  8. springburn

    New member

    New member Hi everyone, I'm Dave, nice to be part of the group
  9. springburn

    Is ‘Australian Made’ a giant scam?

    The fact is that we trade with numerous countries. Some things we import and some we export. Using the example of the bucket, put very simply - where was it actually made? Answer - Australia. Presumably it was made by an Australian business, employing local workers. Therefore by purchasing the...
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