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    Is this $250 Million Loophole Making Australia’s Roads More Dangerous? What You Need to Know Before Your Next Drive

    So if you have worked hard and paid more taxes you are hit with added tax when you purchase a car with the money left over after tax?? Where is the incentive to get rich? You already pay for any extra education to become a more preferred employee, then you cannot escape having to pay again...
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    Pet attacks are rising, and councils are drawing the line—here’s what they want done about it

    No problem with fines and training sessions for those that break the law. If we could only have the same stringent rules for irresponsible parents of children! We allow parents off the hook when their children break the law
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    Cairns mayor accused of 'chilling' debate amid proposed 800pc retirement village rate hike

    Agree. If the rates are included in the cost of the facility, there should be a sharp reduction in fees payable to the management if the facility. If the rates are based on land size, most residents have a small lot. Once this is passed in Queensland, just watch all other states jump on...
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    Left the windows down a smidge? That tiny gap could mean a $3,096 fine

    Another law for the general public. Maybe if the perpetrators were dealt with in an appropriate way the first time, we would not have to put up with people doing the wrong thing, mostly whilst on bail, if under age.
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    Could your grandchildren live for centuries? Here’s what the experts predict for 2050

    I agree. No thanks. The world is going to hell fast. I don’t want to see it becoming any more violent than it is now. I truly believe the non violent will have to live underground and leave the violent live above and sort themselves out
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    The Shocking Truth Behind the Battle Against Obesity: What No One Is Telling You!

    Why should people comment on a persons body shape. No one says you should not be tall or short. Everyone is an individual.
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    Popular snack recalled over possible contamination

    Too far to go back
  8. M

    How to dry laundry without a dryer when it's cold or wet outside

    If it’s not a good day to hang out the washing, I put air con on and washing inside. The moisture stops the air becoming too dry and I am nice and cosy as well
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    'It makes it hard to feed your family healthy food': Families lament over supermarket prices across the country

    Yep remember buying six neck chops. Great stews, soups and one meal of chops. It’s all we could afford.
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    She couldn't take her husband's shower habit - so she did THIS. Was it unreasonable?

    Very sensible. You have made it your responsibility if you don’t like something. Obviously this poster wants others to change, but takes no responsibility
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    You can now own infamous Aussie pub from Netflix true crime hit

    Stayed next door a year ago. Its a dusty old, small community. Only stayed one night as there are so many nicer places in your travels
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    You won't believe what happened when this landlord caught his tenant breaking the no-pet rule!

    Yep and many rentals are now B&B where rules are more adhered to and you ha e only short term letting
  13. M

    Feeling safe in your own home? So did Ian Thorpe…until this happened

    Be careful when you have open house for selling your residence. All previous items should be safely stored - best off site
  14. M

    Keep your homes poison-free: Experts urge Aussie government to ban 'toxic' home product

    Detest maybe, but they will go and reproduce in the thousands.
  15. M

    Struggle with sleep apnoea? discover first-ever medicine just approved in Australia

    Good luck with that. Waiting to get into a doctor for over two weeks,
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    Death of Perth pedestrian in e-scooter crash sparks calls for overhaul of rules

    So many laws and so few people actually enforcing them. Why should we be forced to look out for high school kids in school zones, because their brains are not developed, only to be harassed walking a child home from same school in charge of a motorised weapon. The mind boggles
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    It’s never been harder for older and experienced writers—so how did a celebrity with no book land a deal?

    Why are people using the race card? He is white, so what!!!!! Send your manuscript without saying you are green, grey or orange
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    A $1,000 Centrelink boost is coming to rural seniors - will the fortnightly support be enough?

    Why are farmers using land that is so marginal? You would not build a factory where services are likely to be a problem?
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