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    Aussie councils roll out innovative solutions for one common mistake

    Totally agree with your observation that Councils will use the stick rather than carrot approach if it increases revenue.
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    Hazardous acts emerge as major concerns nationwide; residents express outrage

    Here, in Boroondara, I went to the local Refuse Transfer Station to dump one item. I was told that it would cost me $35+. It used to be free for small amounts. Perhaps Councils are contributing to the problem. Is it another example of a service that should be controlled by State, not Local...
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    'What a bargain': Woolworths issues apology over clearance price tag mistake

    The company representative didn't apologise for screwing customers over by an extra $1 they just apologised for getting caught!!!
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    Why were these Qantas passengers left deserted on the tarmac for five hours?

    I'm sure he would be in "The Most Hated" Top 10 but not sure that he would be No. 1. That varies almost daily :)
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    Experts reveal best and worst supermarket meat cuts—essential insights

    I cannot see how being a contestant on a cooking program will enhance anyone’s expertise on food. I do not agree with gut health coach Charley O’Halloran’s assertion that “wild meats … fed a wild diet, … will be really good quality,’ as the wild diet could be covered in wombat poo for all we...
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    'Card only!': Nandos' new policy puts restaurant in hot grill

    And employees can't steal cash, a reason that I have heard often as to why a business has gone cashless.
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    Power outage causes supermarkets to dump a staggering amount of fresh produce: 'Such a shame to see this much going to waste'

    Because, if they could get the batteries, they would need to charge them up leaving the food at unacceptable temperatures for longer resulting in more waste and greenhouse gases being produced and increasing the costs to the consumer. I believe that they have chosen the most realistic and cost...
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    Power outage causes supermarkets to dump a staggering amount of fresh produce: 'Such a shame to see this much going to waste'

    I hope that they randomly sampled 5% to 10% of supposedly affected stock and checked and recorded the internal and external temperatures. If these were found to be above maximum acceptable then some of the products could have been sent for microbiological testing. If the products failed these...
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    You won't believe what this customer uncovered regarding Coles ‘specials’!

    My local Woolworths, (Camberwell, Vic) replaces products that are on special but sold out with a different, more expensive product in the space the special is supposed be in.
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    January Competition: Win a Year's Membership to SDC Rewards

    I find the standard membership very rewarding and informative and I would love the opportunity to enjoy more fun and rewards than I currently enjoy!
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    Have you tried Woolworths’ new fairy bread hot cross buns yet?

    Today I saw Coles branded Vegemite and Cheese Hot Cross buns. Has anybody tried them? I haven't
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    Controversial driving move by ute driver divides opinion

    Cyclists other vehicles may be insured and registered (therefor the rider identifiable) but on a bicycle they can not be identified and held accountable for any stupid or illegal acts. Early last year a cyclist elbowed a woman in the face fracturing her cheek and jaw bone and she was responsible...
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    Controversial driving move by ute driver divides opinion

    The Vicroads website https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/cyclist-safety/sharing-the-road clearly states, under the heading ""How drivers can safely share the road with bike riders", "Drivers may briefly cross a single or double centre line to overtake a bicycle rider, but only...
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