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    Shopper slams Vinnies for selling second-hand jacket for $75

    Exactly! I volunteer at Lifeline, money raised goes directly to the Lifeline 24hr crisis hotline. I started after my SIL attempted suicide. If it saves one life…..
  2. K

    Aged care funding shakeup: New proposal may compel older Aussies to tap into their supers

    Sadly, people no longer look after their elderly family Members, expecting the government to pay. Just not sure where people think the govt. money comes from in the first place. I have always said to my parents, spend your money, we don’t need it & you worked hard for what you have. I do think...
  3. K

    Tragic Hamilton Island Helicopter Crash: Hope for Four Australian Defence Personnel Fades

    Yes! If we didn’t have a defence force, I doubt we would be a free country, it would more likely be a free for all!
  4. K

    Shopper slams Vinnies for selling second-hand jacket for $75

    Totally agree! My Op Shop sells Kmart & other less expensive brand for $2 across the board!
  5. K

    Shopper slams Vinnies for selling second-hand jacket for $75

    I volunteer in an Op Shop, I see no problem with this price, many people now use Op Shops to hunt for bargains that they the re-sell, so why shouldn’t the Op Shop get the advantage of the expensive items! Many Op shops use money to provide disadvantaged people with food, clothing & other...
  6. K

    Beware of the new road toll scam: Here's how you can safeguard yourself

    It can happen to the most ‘tech savvy’ the scammers change their ID & come up with different scams all the time, a little empathy for those that are scammed, often through no fault of their own would be nice!
  7. K

    Beware of the new road toll scam: Here's how you can safeguard yourself

    I have had these too, but with no toll in my area, I have always ignored. Most recently 2 txt from ‘Apple’ saying I have downloaded games @$25 & today $30. I have not followed link, but checked for downloads on my iPad & my bank directly. so infuriatin!
  8. K

    Are rising living costs pushing senior Australians to 'extreme' survival measures?

    I do that with the spring onions too! 🤣🤣
  9. K

    Are rising living costs pushing senior Australians to 'extreme' survival measures?

    I think if you have a yard (big or small) , a vegetable garden is a great way to reduce your grocery bill. we are eating pumpkin, peas, broccoli & spinach atm From our garden. I would def not suggest candles for lighting! I know a lady that used outdoor solar lights, she put them outside...
  10. K

    The Official OzWord Thread!

    Me too!
  11. K

    Make your next party a hit with this budget-friendly cake recipe!

    What a great idea! The cake is perfect for little kiddies & bigger kids too! I might have to give this a go for my daughters baby shower!
  12. K

    Did These Supermarket Giants Exploit Their Workers?

    This is not just retail, & not just about underpayment, as a Manager (now retired from Health) I worked over my allocated hours on a daily basis, additional responsibilities are added to the roles without thought of how this impacts on Managers. I.e. a payroll system that the Manager loads data...
  13. K

    SDC Trivia Game #40 - 04/07/2023

    Me too 🤦🏻‍♀️
  14. K

    Milk Bar

    We had the absolute best! Bill & Beryl & Aunty Diana (not my aunty), but what everyone called her that. A Huge selection of lollies behind a glass front cabinet. we would go there after Sunday school & you had to think long & hard about what to get! 1c for a spoon of ‘pills’, choc or caramel...
  15. K

    Viral sign from a tradie sparks wider debate: Effects of raised retirement age extend beyond seniors

    Totally agree with the tradies, my husband is self employed & works in the rural sector. At 64 his hands can no longer do simple tasks, he has little feeling in them & they are often painful. He had by-pass at 54 (family history). 70 is not achievable! Fortunately I had paid into Super since 82...
  16. K

    This vacuum from Bunnings is all the rage right now—here's why!

    Contact Dyson, Im sure they can fix your issues, they have fantastic customer support.
  17. K

    This vacuum from Bunnings is all the rage right now—here's why!

    I love my Dyson stick, while it might only last 20 odd minutes, recharge is fast & when you do task rotation (yes, I know, ‘retired’ work head on here) it should be ready for the next area when you are!
  18. K

    SDC Trivia Game #36 - 30/06/2023

    70% today, I feel like a yo-yo! 🤣🤣
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