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    Victorian seniors eligible to free weekend rides soon! Here's how much you can save

    In Tasmania if you are legally blind and have a carer with you as well you both travel free in Queensland the carer travels free but I have to pay and I’m the one that is blind . Backward State Hope Chrisafoolie is taking notice what Victoria is doing
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    'Maybe you shouldn't get married': His parent discovered something, now his wedding is in jeopardy

    No I would not pay for the wedding . sounds like either of them can’t be trusted . Next you will be asking should I help pay for the divorce .
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    Joke Sarcasm

    Sounds like good replies if you are having an argument with the neighbours or whomever not puns
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    Is this phone etiquette disappearing over the years? Here's what Aussies think!

    When I make a phone call I always introduce myself it’s only polite to do so .When someone rings me I used to answer giving my name but with all the scam calls I receive just say hello if it’s 2to 3 rings before they answer I disconnect. Plus I always know when it’s a scam call they can’t...
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    Supermarket brings back $122 product, putting shoppers at risk

    Kangaroos are killed for meat .People eat it .Canned tin dog meat is loaded with it . I do not eat meat fish and chicken yes. If you eat red meat Cow Steer whatever has to be slaughtered . If you eat Lamb they all have to be killed .WHAT do you think happens to the sheep skins ,cow hides etc...
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    Court to decide if Tasmanian supermarket discriminated by not allowing alpaca in store

    Yes Craftingnonna i don’t know if you live in Tasmania or not but I was born and raised there have moved to Qld now to warmer weather . Yes I remember the Asylum in New Norfolk practically every one in New Norfolk worked there As you said it should be reopened . After reading this no wonder...
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    Man fights back after losing his life savings in a scam. Here's how it took a wrong turn

    Every timeI read how these criminals had a terrible upbringing I could scream . How many of us oldies over the age of 70 had a front seat ride. 18 months jail you have got to be joking The people he fleeced probably had a hard upbringing too . Did they get all their money back . What work does...
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    Major Aussie bank cuts 1,500 jobs, pushes cashless future

    I am on level 3 homecare package . I am blind and I have someone to take me shopping once a week . If I am unable to go mycarer writes out my order and I have to give her cash . The carer takes photo of the list and amount of money I have given her and when she comes back has to take photos of...
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    Kmart shopper catches teen pulling risky stunt near kids

    Don’t be hard on the poor little B******s you know they will plead mental issues and very bad upbringing What else is new 😎
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    The future of effortless cleaning has arrived with ECOVACS’ industry-first mopping technology

    Maybe I could buy this on my level 3 homecare plan if I give up the cleaner I get once a fortnight .Wonder if I could have an demonstration . At least I would get the floors washed I know it doesn’t move furniture and it doesn’t have to bend neither do the cleaners ! The old saying is it sounds...
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    'It was a mess': Mum shares horror story after undergoing popular treatment!

    I have worked very hard in my life and I’ve earned my wrinkles and I’m proud of them . Nor have I any intention of giving my money to beauticians or lawyers . Take me as I am😎
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    Coles shopper confronts stranger over shocking aisle incident

    I don’t blame them for their security with all the shoplifting going on .BUT PLEASE I just WISH I could find someone to ask where I can find things . They MOVE things . Perhaps if I walked in the store with cardboard sign in my HAND with I NEED SOME HELP would they see it on CAMERA. They can...
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    Dignity or Dinner? The High Stakes of Australia’s Aged Care Funding Reforms

    I am on level 3 homecare package . For any person intending to apply for one ,you don’t know what you are in for . I am 87 and was classed as legally blind 8 years ago . Still reasonably fit I could walk OK and use white cane when I went out .Could still do my own housework etc . Mop the floor I...
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    ‘It’s already here’: Expert’s warning as Australia edges closer to a cashless future

    CASH Is KING has to be with me as I am blind .Westpac bank do not give me an debit card and I have never had credit card in my life 87 years old don’ think I need one now I have an bank book I lost my Debit card years ago . BIG kerfuffel at least the bank reimbursed my money . People saying...
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    Left Behind by Design: How Unfriendly Products and Services Are Failing Older Australians

    Bring blind and 87 years old I can relate to all these things and add a few more besides.My friend whom I was living with after I sold my house and was looking to buy small unit bought this state of the art massage chair . Remote control to massage different parts of body .you name it,it did it...
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    'Get your f****** face off me': High-profile passenger goes on tirade mid-flight

    I think security has definetly gone down from what it used to be . I flew from Hervey Bay to Brisbane Sydney to Hobart in February . I have an pacemaker so do not walk thru scanner They take me aside i have to remove thick clothing so only blouse take off shoes then they have female go over all...
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    Caught in the act: Family demands mystery pooper clean up or face the consequences

    Absolutely disgusting . If the woman has IBS it’s not only old people whom suffer with this, Yes she loves to take her dog for morning walk , judging by the photo I wouldn’t say she cleans up after that either . You can buy special padded pants for people with IBS from chemists etc . So there...
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    Home brand groceries cost less—what Aussie shoppers give up

    I quite often buy Coles brand things find some of them very good , yes I’ll buy that all the time . All of a sudden it’s no longer on shelf enquire at counter No we don’t make it anymore!
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    'It's just disappointing': Outrage erupts after thieves steal treasured memorial statue

    It IS a disgusting act but what I want to know is where in the hell are they going to put it and what for . They are not going to be able to stand it in their front garden .If they live out in the Whoop whoop someone is surely going to see It . Are they going to hide in a shed or just destroy it...
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