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    New osteoporosis treatment is now accessible to thousands of Aussies

    I was diagnosed with the early stages of Osteoporosis at the beginning of this year. My doctor was away at the time that the results came through and I was at the surgery for a skin check. The doctor Zo saw wanted me to go straight onto medication, but I refused and said that I wanted to talk...
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    What would be the title of your biography?

    An extraordinary, ordinary life
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    Government's latest superannuation reforms to benefit more seniors soon

    I would like a lot more information about the changes. I think that retirees especially self funded retirees, should be able to earn an income if they see their savings diminishing and be able to top up their superannuation
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    Everything was closed on a Sunday

    Yes! I do remember. It was a day dedicated to being reflective, to worship God, to take stock of our lives. It taught us discipline, respect and gratitude. In those days the divide between rich and poor was not as wide. Today is all about instant gratification and self indulgence
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    General Discussion Thread 09.11.2024 - DIY Projects

    You probably could build from scratch. We did, but that was when we were young. We probably could do it again, but it might kill us. If you are in your own home, there are a million things, possible as DIY projects. My husband is 85 and he never stops finding things to do.
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    General Discussion Thread 08.11.2024

    You are capable of so much more than you realise. Love more.
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    Reminiscing on youth

    Five years of age, sitting in a meadow on Guernsey, making Daisy Chains
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    General Discussion Thread 27.10.2024

    What is on my mind today? The answer to that is, the result if the Queensland election. Now we will see the wasting of money by the dismantling of the past governments projects, sacking of people in government jobs in order to reward those who are seen to be or have been of help to the...
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    The dreaded superannuation ‘death tax’— by Noel Whittaker

    I think it is dreadful. Just another way to grab money off the people. It makes one wonder why they bother to save at all. None of our children are wealthy, they are battlers as we were. If we have something left to bequeath to them, it might make it a little easier for them to survive. What...
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    Shocking Label: How 'Cookies' Sparked Outrage at a Royal Event over Anzac Biscuits!

    Well it just goes to show how Americanised this country has become. By slow and incremental progression, since the advent of Television into our homes in the 1960’s in every way. Here is an example of how confused our grandchildren are. Two boys passing by our house with Australian flag raised...
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