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    Struggling to make ends meet? Upcoming Centrelink boost still not enough for Aussies

    Anything is a help. Although I think, from past experiences that if a Liberal Government gets into power again in Queensland the first thing they will do is raise public housing rent. We have been lucky for a bit with the Labor government. But all governments are out to take what they can...
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    Eden on the NSW South Coast

    Great photo
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    Big issue with Coles and Woolworths that baffles millions of customers!

    Mine that come home with shopping delivered are wet and no use when they get into my door, they go straight into the recycling bin. When I happen to go into a store, anyone, I take my own cloth bags. I wonder how much money these paper bags are costing us in our groceries?
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    Prince Harry shakes up royal scene with dramatic UK return

    If he wants to go back to the UK, talk to the King and not his wife.
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    Game-changing health insurance shake-up for 1.47 million Aussies missing out

    Yes I received a quote for my new health insurance, it had gone up to $4,000 approximately so I had to drop Hospital Cover and keep extras. I have had cover for 50+ years but it is becoming far too expensive especially on a pension.
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    Ex-paramedic reveals lifesaving tips you must know before dialling emergency services

    I have registered with the ambulance how to get into my unit. Just have to renew it every year with them. If I am unable to get to the door, they know the keysafe number. I am on my own as well.
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    Ex-paramedic reveals lifesaving tips you must know before dialling emergency services

    I have only positive things to say about the paramedics, they have come as quickly as possible and I have always locked my cat in the bedroom. They don't care about the state of my home, as long as there is enough room for their equipment they are here to help. All paramedics are angels in my books.
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    Centrelink or luxury link? Unravelling the mystery of unemployed man’s million-dollar haul

    I know it happens far more frequently than just this one case. I don't know how they get away with it because I am struggling on a pension and live in Housing. What you see beggers belief sometimes.
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    'Get a life': Shopper shares disappointing act at a local shopping centre

    Bella I am glad you are having your say. I think it all comes down to respect of other opinions and noone knows what someone else is facing in their lives. Please keep contributing. Sometimes there are negative comments in this forum but I choose just to ignore them and keep my head up high. We...
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    Advice from a Singer Sewing Manual from 1949

    I'd fail this etiquette rule every time, sewing comes first with me.;)
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    Health officials reveal one often overlooked household task that could put homes at risk for Legionnaires' disease

    I clean my drains in the handbasin and sink with bicarb soda and vinegar.
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    Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

    Stunning.
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    Abruptly on-air pause: Find out what made this TV presenter stop live!

    Good on you Nate for bringing this scary condition into the light.
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    Flower Girls and Bride

    I was a bridesmaid 50 years ago and can remember the wedding of my friends well. It was in the height of summer and we wore crepe dresses with floral prints and the flower girls wore the colour of the flowers in our dresses in a solid colour.
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    Discover Coles' new 'epic' feature that will change your shopping game

    We have a new Coles up the road from me and I am very impressed with the layout and ease of access. Much better for quick , small trips than having to go to the major shopping centre with both supermarkets and Aldi, but if you need to shop around you still need to go to the shopping centre...
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    This bold move solves Medicare and Centrelink backlog: ‘We’re headed in the right direction’

    My sincere condolences on the loss of your husband.
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    Muri Beach, Rarotonga

    That must be one of the beaches that my NZ family goes to regularly, wish I could fly and see them all. They talk about the beauty of Rarotonga all the time. Fabulous photo.
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    Family

    Sad indictment of today's society, go out and play in the fresh air.
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