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    Why older adults shouldn’t worry about having sore muscles after a workout – new research

    I have an level 3 my home care package and have cleaner come once every 2 weeks .1 and half hours. until 12 months ago I did my own cleaning . New cleaner came Wanted long handled brush to clean shower ,not allowed to BEND . Only long handled scrubbing brush I have is for toilet !! Googled on...
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    Bank Books

    I am 87 years old and blind . I still have my bankbook with Westpac bank . They do not give me DEBIT card because I cannot see to get money out of automatic teller and plus I lose my card . They are very good to me I take my accounts in to Bank they put money in envelope and I walk out their...
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    Mum uncovers game-changing airport feature for travellers with hidden disabilities

    Honestly does this work ? Unless you put large sign up round your neck icant see it happening . I am 87 years old BLIND and have vision impaired badge and WHITE CANE I can still walk slowly ,people just step over cane or even tread on it If I walked faster I would trip people up . Maybe I...
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    Trump jokes about becoming pope as internet erupts with reactions

    I honestly don’t think this was done as a joke NO it was put on to see how many reactions from Trump supporters there would be . If they got such a great response like they worshipped him in the election campaign like he was Jesus Christ himself , I think he would have tried to take over the...
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    Medicare urgent care clinics spark debate: Game-changing fix or temporary cover-up?

    I do not know how these clinics operate but it won’t take much to be an improvement on hospital emergency . I am 87 years old and blind called an ambulance to take me to hospital had temperature 39 headache difficulty breathing and couldn’t stop shivering I could still walk had my white cane...
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    Residents sound alarm over rampant thefts in this area. How safe are your supplies during the dry spell?

    Best suggestion I have heard. 240 v pity couldn’t make it straight from power pole . Was just reading on news where farmer had 1115 merino wool sheep in full wool due to be shorn stolen from farm overnight worth over $3400000 . The size of truck they used plus dog . To round them up to load and...
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    🚨 SCAM ALERT: Fake Immigration Calls 🚨

    I have been thinking about changing my health care policy but hadn’t done anything about it when early one morning I answered phone always in the middle of washing dishes doing something productive so didn’t get name of company person calling from . He was very talkative like long lost friend I...
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    Are You Smart Enough to Solve the Optical Illusion That's Driving Aussies Insane?

    The fasr way to find something when you lose it or misplace it is go and buy a new one . Always turns up in 3 days . Works for me all the time
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    Reckless train stunts by teenagers spark public outrage and concern

    I would call their parents to do that after all they raised them.
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    15-year-old's phone captures alleged lewd act on public bus

    Hindsite is a good thing ! At least the young girl had the sense of mind to take photo. Not all 15 year old girls are all grown up and experienced this situation . How embarrassing! Just think to yourself WHAT would I have done 1.. If she had told the bus driver ,Would he have stopped the bus...
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    'They ate the s*** right up.’: Janitor admits to contaminating school food with faeces and bleach

    I couldn’t believe that the utensils he used were sanitised to be reused . Surely the school had enough money to discard them to the tip and purchas new ones . Yes where were the security cameras ? The mind boggles !and 5 years sentence . Fancy letting your kids go back there . I nearly...
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    Have you received strange packages recently? You could be the next victim of this scam

    Curiousity KILKED theCAT Satisfaction brought him back . If it was addressed to me I would have to open it. Just couldn’t help myself.
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    This 84-Year-Old's Savings Secretly Reveals Australia's Shocking Wealth Gap

    Totally agree with you.When I was first married we rented and saved deposit to buy our own home . He could never work in the same job 2 years Was the limit He had to have Top brand new car every 2 years . I worked 5 nights each week and paid off home loan and cars.He divorced me after 20 years...
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    Experts predict price hikes–here’s why your next meat purchase could cost more

    Ihave just came back from Tasmania to Queensland . Lived in Tasmania most of my life . Retired to Hervey Bay 8 years ago . I have never seen it so dry in southern part in times I have gone back . Noticed dams being enlarged hoping for good rain in future. Very wise . watched the news Qld being...
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    'It's a very great threat': United States President Trump reveals tariffs amid 'Liberation Day' speech

    I think the price of meat will rise in Australia judging by the amount of Cattle sheep etc lost in the floods acros the country at the moment . When I see the poor farmers being rescued by plane and flown to safety saying they have never experienced floods like this before and how much of their...
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    Share your decluttering tips and stories

    I like to think I am not an hoarder ! live in 2 bedroom unit on my own . 2 ndbedroom is my walk in wardrobe. Have a lot of beautiful jumpers ,cardigans and coats I never get to wear living in Queensland . When I go down to Hobart to visit my 2 sons I need to take these with me . Also I have my...
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    Aussie woman almost served jail time after selling this oddity online. What happened?

    I’m just as worried about the people whom would buy them ??? Whatever for??what else have they bought?? The mind BOGGLES
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    This man left his wife stranded after he got insulted—was he being unreasonable?

    The old saying is if you can’t say something nice say nothing at all.
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    I need some money for a rescue

    And that’s when the fight started
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    Shocking incident sends innocent shoppers to hospital after Bunnings visit

    I suggest we do this about the problem Obviosly it was homemade and if he was planning on selling it New products need to be tested first .Put him in small glass cubicle with door locked and holes for it to be sprayed through on him , really douse him in it let spray work and watch his...
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