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    Rising cost of living sparks alarming surge in food insecurity across Australia

    How true, coffee shops are always full and the concerts always sold out!!
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    Investigation launches after common medications allegedly link to life-threatening diseases

    Interesting, my doctor told me the side effects of nexium, I only take one a couple of times a month when needed. I try not to eat the foods that cause me to have reflux.
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    Banks face pressure to adjust practices amid new regulations on debit card surcharges

    You are so right, as business’s have the money paid into their accounts the same day, and the money is taken out of the purchasers account within minutes.
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    Rising cost of living sparks alarming surge in food insecurity across Australia

    Big Brother (tax office) watching over you to make sure you pay tax, that is one of reasons why you don’t see roadside stall anymore.
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    Banks face pressure to adjust practices amid new regulations on debit card surcharges

    I get sick of paying fees to use my debit card when the money is coming dir3ctly out of my account. I always pay cash for small amounts, as a lot of business’s charge a fee if you spend under $10 or $20. The banks don’t want you to use cash & then they have the cheek to charge you to take money...
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    California Poppy

    I think all the young guys at the dances in the 60s wore Californian Poppy or Old Spice
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    Campaign promotes reduced car usage to tackle $17 billion problem

    Stop bringing so many people into the country, as the infrastructure hasn’t been updated for years. This applies for all states, as they keep subdividing land for houses, and then make one road out of the estate onto a main road.
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    Cabbage Kids

    I remember my daughter had one in the late 70’s
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    The top 10 most handsome men is released—is your favourite heartthrob on the list?

    How come Chris Hemsworth listed as the top 10
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    Security footage captures terrifying robbery: 'I thought they were murdering me'

    These thuds know they can get away without any penalties. They get a slap on the wrist, and the next day/ night they are offending again. It’s time the parents were made accountable, as some of these thuds are only young teenagers.
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    Metal Ice Cube Trays

    I must say the ice cubes were easier to get, rather than the plastic ones.
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    Smurfs

    My son use to collect them into the early 80’s, they were still very much collectable .
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    Dinking

    Remember my brother dinking me on the straight bar, a very uncomfortable ride!! It was either that or walk to school.
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    Patty Cakes

    We called them butterfly cakes, always had them at birthday parties.
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    Switchboard

    Yes remember it well, as a junior in the office I had to work every second Saturday morning on the switchboard, or the teleprinter. Thru the week worked as the Purchasing Officers typist. Those were the days when we were multi skilled!!
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    Coles rolls out simple solution to resolve shopping frustration

    The few plastic bags I do use for fruit/veg, I reuse them in the bathroom bin. I would otherwise be buying plastic bags from the supermarket to use.
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    Are you being overcharged every time at checkouts? This ‘loophole’ is costing Aussies a fortune!

    What I find is how much the percentage for using a card varies so much from one business to another.
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    Outrage erupts as Qantas cancels $1000 flights—see why sport fans are fuming!

    Typical airlines, overcharge for flights for major events! They squeezed Rex out of the market, who are a great airline - they are now only allowed to fly regional. So much for fair competition!!!
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    Glory Box

    Yes remember it well, my sister and I had one. We would purchase linen when it was on sale, and more often than not for a Xmas and birthdays we would be given items for the glory box.
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    Sevens

    Loved skipping between two ropes. Would play hand ball for hours against the brick wall, and lots of fresh air. Lots of fun, no IPads or phones in those days.
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