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    Is Kmart fixing a decade-old mistake? Insiders reveal what’s coming

    Would be good in my store, back at the entrance instead of a double set of checks to see if you have paid for the goods. As long as there are staff to help us, then I so go back to the old way. I have been doing click and collect as this is easier for me, but sometimes you want to see goods...
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    Never, ever give up!!

    Happy Birthday @VikingBoy, that is a fantastic achievement. Just proves we are never to old to achieve something new. Good on you and your friends.
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    ‘Absolutely mental’: Outrage erupts over Brisbane’s Olympic plans

    What a waste of money and the desicration of beautiful Victoria Park. Broken promises seem to be the norm for all politicians whatever persuasion. I agree with the upgrade of the tennis centre but why do we have to have to Olympics for a couple of weeks and spend a fortune when there are other...
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    ‘We should be very proud!’ Australian-first medical breakthrough to detect cancer now rolled out!

    This is great news, my cousin died at a young age with two very young children, this hopefully will help a lot of people.
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    Major shake-up coming! What Australia Post’s latest move means for you

    I enjoy getting cards through Australia Post. I have good posties who also bring parcels to my door if they fit in their bikes. I prefer Australia Post over a lot of courier companies. I hope I keep getting my mail every 2nd day and sometimes every day.
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    Experts reveal new coronavirus strain, sparking global pandemic fears

    I will to, being in the compromised group. Just had the latest covid vaccine. Better to be sure than sorry. As for the conspiracy theorists, please go somewhere else, like as was suggested in the middle of Australia, and don't infect the people who have the greatest risk factors.
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    Bill shock! Telstra customers hit with surprise price hikes—here’s what you need to know

    I thought there was an increase with the change of plan name but after ringing them, all is the same. The only difference they pointed out to me was a change to biller codes when paying for paying by bpay. They also said they would send a couple of more bills to begin with. I hope I haven't...
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    Woman sues famous transportation app after series of discriminatory treatment

    They and some people from the African continent don't like cats as well. One told me to put my cat, who was in a carry case, in the boot. I told him, that if she goes in the boot so do I. There are a lot of foreign taxi drivers here who don't like domestic animals either because of their...
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    Woman sues famous transportation app after series of discriminatory treatment

    Some taxi drivers won't turn up if you have a Taxi Subsidy Card from our State Government. Just because it is half fare, that is discrimination as well.
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    Shopper shares lesser-known money-saver rule at her local hardware store!

    Not just Bunnings, JB Hi Fi receipts are handy to keep on their website. Had an item that didnt' work and that was replaced, going back a while now, but all my receipts for JB's are on thier website.
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    Mastercard is dropping card numbers—here's why it could change the way you pay forever

    My bank is getting rid of physical tokens for logging into your account, you need an app to generate a token number. Not happy with this situation. I am trying to get rid of apps off my phone, don't need more like this. If I do online banking and purchasing it is at home. How are these biometric...
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    'It was terrifying': Homeowner uncovers an unbelievable surprise in his suburban backyard

    I would be going in the other direction and leave it up to a snake catcher. Yikes.
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    Residents outraged: Could your neighbourhood be next in disturbing 'maggot invasion'?

    Living in a block of units, no one but a couple of tenants, understands how to use red or yellow bins properly. There are always maggots in one of the bins and the people using that bin never wash it out. It is left to other tenants so now we have a problem where noone wants to touch that...
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    Looming money overhaul spells danger for cash users! Here's what you can do

    How do you pay a vet in cash? My vet bills are usually so high that I wouldn't carry that sort of cash with me, safely. I do, however, agree that cash should be accepted in certain places not just cards.
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    Are you enjoying online shopping lately? See how much Aussies spend on trending buys!

    I only buy from the group "One Day Closer to Rain" on Facebook. They also have a website you can look at. So far they have been very reliable. I wouldn't touch Marketplace or any other pop up site.
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    Could NDIS reform mistakes leave you or your loved ones at risk? Find out how

    I know some people are ripping off the system while others who desperately need the help are not getting it. It seems as if once you get it, there are no checks and balances. I think the concept was good but it hasn't been thought out properly or had the correct checks put on some people.
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    Some of my collection of Broome in 2022

    Amazing photography, love them.
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    ‘World-leading’: new system promises to make ID verification a breeze

    I have a family member who works in computer security and he saws beware QR codes. I would prefer the old system at the moment.
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    ‘Act quickly’: The dangerous scam trick fooling Australians right now

    I am sick of receiving supposedly my.gov emails. Just bin them and go on to their website to see if there are actually any messages. You just have to be so careful nowdays.
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    This state is on the brink of a health crisis. Will this affect other Aussie states soon?

    I just had a first meeting with the general surgical doctors the other day, only waited a couple of months. The doctors were marvellous people. Then at the end of 2024 I had to go into ED which was an eye opener for me. Again staff excellent in a very busy setting and very helpful. The people...
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