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    'People are very desperate': Aussies resort to drastic measures amid cost-of-living crisis

    Some of 5he people that steal from supermarkets are not necessarily on the poverty line. I know of people that go to places that give out food to the disadvantaged, and they can certainly afford to buy food.
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    Coles cafeteria

    Always went to the Cole’s or Myer cafeteria for lunch when we went into the city. We had to make sure we had lunch around 11.30 am, otherwise there was always a long wait for a table. Those were the “good old days!”
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    Foliage fiasco: Retiree roots for justice against council's hefty fine!

    Councils can’t look after their own verges, but expect rate payers to look after theirs. They then fine you or make you remove any plants that you have planted to beautify your verge. Some of the native trees councils plant on verges look pretty ordinary and do nothing to enhance the streetscape.
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    CSR Golden Syrup

    Golden Syrup dumplings with lots of cream - delicious!!
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    Outdoor entertaining essentials: Must-have furniture for hosting al fresco gatherings

    Checked out the prices, far too expensive for something that is very uncomfortable!! More overpriced Chinese made furniture.
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    Coles stores to introduce eco-friendly shopping bags following plastic ban

    I am happy to get rid of all plastic bags, I would like to know what these compostable bags are made from!
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    Experts warn about potential breakfast staple cost increase—time to adjust your habits?

    We buy organic coffee from a coffee plantation in northern Qld , delivered to our door within 3 days. The best coffee and we are supporting an Australian grower.
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    Cash-ing in on savings: Supermarket’s discount sparks return to paper money

    My hairdresser offers $5 discountif you cash.
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    Electric Heaters

    Yes, we had one. Just as well we don’t use them now, as you would need 5he Bank of England to pay the electricity bill. They use to a lot of electricity.
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    Banks urge millions of Aussies not to ignore this important email: ‘It was legit’

    I received 3 emails from UBank re updating my a/c, after the third one I phoned the bank to check it out. The staff member advised that it was for s3curity reasons, she guided me thru the changes - they certainly wanted to know a lot of information. The reason being to try and stop money...
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    Local government to implement new rules for electric vehicles after startling statistic

    It is not worth buying these electric items, whether it be cars, scooters & bikes. There has been big problems with the batteries for a long time, until sodium iron batteries are fully developed we will continue to have problems.
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    Important travel advisory: Check terrorism threat warnings before you go

    Why do so many people have so much hateret & evil minds in today’s society. where are these people being so brainwashed - is it thru the school, universities or religious organisations. Why can’t people just live in harmony, and respect one another!!
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    Bananas and hot custard

    Often had banana custard when I wasgrowing up. Gave it to my children as mashed banana with custard when theywere babies. Never had hot custard, always cold.
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    ALDI follows other major supermarket giants with this new move

    I refuse to use self checkout in Cole’s and Woolworths. am paying extra for my groceries than what Aldi charge,so I expect tohave them packed.
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    Thousands of Aussies warned as scammers implement new scam

    These people are just low life’s, why don’t they put their computer talents to good use. Also, get out there and do some volunteer work in the community, instead of wrecking peoples life’s!!
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    Medibank faces trillions in fines following massive data breach

    We were advised by Medibank that our file had been hacked, we then r3ceived an email from the Lawyers, requesting us to fill in a questioner.
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    Life Savers

    You are right there was no saving by buying three pkts, they must have thought we all dumb back then !!
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