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    Australia reaches landmark $50 million settlement with tech giant over privacy breach

    How would we know whether or not we have been affected by this breach? I have no idea whether I might have completed whatever survey it is talking about. If it involved downloading an app then I probably didn't complete it, whatever 'it' was. Whatever, I'm sure I won't see any $$$.
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    Will you be Deaf Lottery’s next $800K prize winner?

    I have hearing problems also being profoundly deaf in one ear and reduced hearing in the other. It is really hard trying to engage in conversation in a crowd as the background noise drowns out all the voices. I really wish I could find hearing aids that actually help with this problem. So far...
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    ‘Ticking time bomb’ at Bunnings that could put you at risk—find out what it is before your next visit!

    Love Ivy but agree that it could quickly become a pest here in the Australian environment. I would grow it in a pot or hanging basket and be very careful not to let it spread outside its container.
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    Dad reveals ‘deadly invisible threat’ in garden after falling extremely ill: ‘It ended up so bad’

    My son tested positive to meliodosis antibodies when he was tested for other infections years ago in the NT. He had never had any symptoms of it and was told he had probably been exposed to this disease and had developed natural immunity. He also showed antibodies for lyssavirus, the disease...
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    Rising pollen levels pose challenges for individuals with sensitivities

    I've had hay fever for most of my life. I never realised that's what it was for a long time which was a bit surprising as two of my kids had hay fever as well and I always recognised their symptoms. I know I'm having an attack when I get uncontrollable spasms of sneezing and my nose runs like a...
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    Tragic death of 98-year-old highlights urgent need for mushroom foraging awareness

    I had a mushroom kit years ago and it grew one giant sized mushroom and a few tiny ones. Although I love mushrooms I have never foraged for them, and would never risk my health or my family's health on anything from a wild source. I know there are quite a lot of safe edible mushrooms to be...
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    Deadly infections revealed to be skyrocketing globally, posing risks beyond the common cold

    We all had TB vaccinations at school when I was growing up in the UK. I remember being x-rayed for this as a part of the immigration process when I came to Australia in the 1970's. I also remember during the late 90's or early 2000's being tested for it as a work colleague contracted the...
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    Is Australia ready to say goodbye to subscription hassles?

    I've yet to find a way to unsubscribe to Linked In. I signed up with this years ago while I was in the work force, but I'm now 81 and have been out of the work force for years. I have tried many times to unsubscribe but it seems to be impossibly difficult. I've even found instructions and advice...
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    Critics warn about new Albanese government’s proposed law: ‘It’s a harm’

    Seems like another attempt to introduce 'thought crimes' into our laws. Isn't that what Communism does routinely?
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    Investigation launches after common medications allegedly link to life-threatening diseases

    I have been prescribed Pantoprazole for years and my symptoms have worsened markedly over time. My doctor is initiating investigations to determine the cause of the many digestive problems I have. Old age is probably a major cause! It is becoming harder and harder to find any treatments for...
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    Fridge faux pas: Critics challenge mum's bread and meat storage methods

    I do the same with meat. Always on a plate so that any leakages can't contaminate anything else. I don't like bread kept in either the fridge or freezer, but for long term I think the freezer wouldbe preferable. I keep my bread in a bread bin and only buy half sized loaves. Hubby on the other...
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    Olympics officers apologise over opening ceremony controversies

    The best explanation I have seen so far of the significance and symbolism of what happened at part of the Olympic Games opening ceremony from a Christian perspective. The explanations have been well sourced and are easily proven. https://x.com/MartynLloydIles/status/1818009058609389578 I agree...
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    93-year-old woman’s $58,000 savings becomes target of 25-year-old man’s alleged attempted scam

    The scammers are becoming more sophisticated over time. I remember very clearly the scammers from years ago who used to send their rubbish via fax, and maybe via teletype before that. They usually seemed to originate in Nigeria or some such place, and often told a story that was actually pretty...
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    Massive password leak exposes details of nearly 10 billion accounts—secure yourself!

    I've had this message several times recently. AI seems to be targeting perfectly legitimate posts that I've shared which were appealing for signatures or funds in support of one of the charitable organisations. I guess facebook doesn't like any money going to anyone other than itself!
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    Revealed: Master the 'Delicious' Chicken Secret Jamie Oliver Swears by on MasterChef! (Try Not to Drool)

    There's a video on U-tube showing Jamie Oliver preparing and cooking this dish. It's really good. I'm like you; I want pictures so that I know exactly how everything's done
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    Revealed: Master the 'Delicious' Chicken Secret Jamie Oliver Swears by on MasterChef! (Try Not to Drool)

    Can someone please supply the URL for us? I'd love to try this. Pretty please?
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    Shocking details from a Coles grocery haul ignite a massive controversy – Are your shopping habits part of it?

    There is only one supermarket in my remote town and all the prices are exorbitant! It is IGA which nationally has a reputation for being among those with the consistently lowest prices. However, they forgot to tell our local store about that! It is famous for having empty shelves, hardly any...
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    Expat reveals the terrifying reason behind the eerie silence on an Aussie running track!

    I was walking with my sister though the bush to a lagoon at a well known holiday area in the NT some years ago and on reaching the lagoon, we were confronted with a big crocodile warning sign posted right at the edge of the water! We hotfooted back the way we had come and wondered why on earth...
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    Uncover the Shocking 'Wolf Creek'-Like Scene a Jogger Stumbled Upon on a Secluded Aussie Road

    This is a horrifying reflection on someone's attitude to our wildlife. Whenever I see stories like this, and they occur far too often, I wonder what the perpetrators attitude and treatment of humans is like!!! If they have this savage disregard for our wild living creatures, is their regard for...
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    Family feud over gluten-free restaurant choice sparks debate on dietary needs

    I have a good friend who has to stick to a gluten free diet and I am well aware of the health problems she experiences if she consumes anything at all containing gluten. I think there could probably have been a little more give and take on both sides here, but I also feel the woman's father...
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