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    Aussie mum left shocked by this little-known ALDI checkout rule

    Wish we had that problem in SA. The booze shops here have things sewn up, so we can’t buy alcohol from a supermarket. 🙁
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    ALDI Shopper Discovers Shocking ‘Unusual’ Substance in Popular Dip

    When you make a greasy Avo dip it is never bright green, so common sense tells you that bought dips must be coloured. 🙄
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    New Chinese-backed shopping platform Temu set to rival Amazon and eBay in Australia – find out why it's causing a stir!

    I agree. Have seen this on FB, and thought it had to be a scam. I’ve ordered from other online companies in China before, and been disappointed.
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    Aussie mum left shocked by this little-known ALDI checkout rule

    Would love to have the opportunity to have these problems in Aldi. Here in South Australia we are not permitted to buy alcohol anywhere but in a ‘bottle shop’. They really have things stitched up here! 👎
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    Wine now, whine later: Aussie tourist's restaurant blunder cost more than their entire holiday in Bali – don't make the same mistake!

    Any country you visit that does not grow grapes or make wine is your heads up not to drink any. Drink the local beer - bottled or canned. Safer for your health and your wallet. Once paid more for the wine than the whole meal for 3 in Vietnam. My own fault, as I asked my friends what they wanted...
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    This viral sink-cleaning tip could do more harm than good – Cleaner shares the best way to unblock your drain!

    Married to an ex Master Plumber. Will stick to bicarbonate, vinegar and dishwashing liquid thanks. 👍 Never had one issue in over 50 years. 🙂
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    Is ALDI still the budget-friendly retailer it once was? Shopper shares $60 haul and sparks debate

    Aldi is still good value in comparison to the other supermarkets, but prices have increased on some Aldi items too. It’s not just the odd 20cents here and there either. Some items in Coles and Woolies are up by 25% or more. Cost of some items leave me wondering just what is going on. 🙄
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    Doctors may soon get official ‘endorsements’ to practise cosmetic surgery – but will that protect patients?

    As we age I think we all look at our faces in the mirror and think…. if I just tightened this bit and got rid of that bit…. However the majority of us are sensible and get on with life, wrinkles and all. 👍
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    Discover how this savvy mum transformed her plain bathroom into ‘paradise’

    I think I might have kept the ‘white’, changed the handles and maybe ‘cleaned up’ the floor a bit. Adding a plant and other decor pieces would have been sufficient.
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    Why Finland is the happiest country in the world – an expert explains

    May be less cost on ’cooling’, but believe me, heating costs far more over many more cold months In Nordic countries.
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    Discover the new ‘robot’ ceiling clothesline that homeowners are raving about!

    Holey Moley that’s some price! The old ‘pulleys’ we had in Scotland were the best means of drying on wet days. Only drawback was they were hung from the kitchen ceiling, so damp clothes could pick up cooking smells. 🙁 🤣 When we built a laundry recently, we bought a flat Airing Cupboard from...
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    Animal shelters overwhelmed as pet owners 'abandon' their COVID companions

    Why does it cost SO much to take an animal to the Vet? I know a retired Vet and she says that the cost of many medicines are a small fraction of what we have to pay for them. 🙁
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    Why Has My Home Been Overrun By Pantry Moths And How Do I Get Rid Of Them? An Expert Explains

    I do the same, although I don’t clean my pantry out as regularly. Yes, keeping drygoods in Tupperware Modular Mates keeps everything fresh, and ‘use by’ dates taped to the containers is the way to go. Keeps the pantry tidy too.
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    6 reasons why it’s so hard to see a GP

    I agree with you Trina. My gap as an Age Pensioner with a chronic illness is $15 for a 10min appt, be it in the surgery or on the phone. I have to pay the full amount upfront too. I can manage to do this, but many others cannot. This Labor Govt. needs to get its act together and raise the amount...
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    Snakes can hear you scream, new research reveals

    In 35 years living n Oz, have only seen one live snake in the wild. My cat had bailed up a baby Brown in our front garden. My Son grabbed the cat and my Husband watched as the snake left our property, making its way towards a neighbours who had three small children. I know it’s not permitted...
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    Discover this savvy mum's secret to stretching her $110 ALDI shop into eight nutritious meals – save big at the grocery store with her tips!

    Well done Mum! Not easy to keep a Family fed these days. To those criticising a lack of leafy veg. I‘m sure salads and green veg. find their way onto the menu on week 2. 👍
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    Coles shoppers shocked by this 'infuriating' detail in new RITZ cracker boxes

    Just think how skinny we will all be now that food servings are shrinking! 🤣
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