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    Outage Anxiety: Centrelink Crash Leaves Older Aussies in Limbo

    That article was so long I gave up. No idea at all what to do about it apart from Making sure I have enough cash available and trust that I’ll get reimbursed. Yes it would be a good idea if someone did apologise and compensate us for anxiety caused Not holding my breath though
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    Former ABC journalist Iain Finlay dies aged 89, choosing voluntary assisted dying

    Sorry I don’t agree with you. ABC usually report facts and not embellish the news with emotive reporting designed to make you watch. We also watch a lot of SBS which televise excellent documentaries about a range of things. Yes I am sorry Ian has passed away. RIP
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    Reusing empty city buildings could help solve the housing and homelessness crisis

    Some people stay in their homes too. It’s a bit simplistic to think people are so benevolent to consider moving on so readily. Homes are very comforting and places of safety and it’s important to feel safe in later years and not be expected to move on
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    Should seniors brace for bumpy super returns? Consultant firm shares thoughts

    I have to trust my financial adviser who I’ve trusted for several years
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    SDC Trivia Game #720 - 15/05/2025

    70%. Today. The icc was originally founded in Rome but developed in The Hague later. Tricky question
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    Tattooed mum calls out Bunnings over 'targeted' behaviour—here’s why she’s fuming

    No wonder people judge tattooed people. If you don’t want to be so judged, then don’t have such obvious tatoos.
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    Homeowners are making this switch and saving big—discover how they're doing it!

    Cost will prohibit me changing from gas to electricity
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    Thai authorities discover body of Australian tourist on beach

    I was so sad to hear of the passing of Dr Michael Mosley on one of the Greek islands last year. This really struck me because he was an acclaimed Doctor who would have been well aware of the dangers in store for tourists wandering on foreign territory
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    ‘Back to the Stone Age’: Blackouts Show Why Cash Is King in Australia

    Not me I gave up half way through. Far too long to take in and digest. I got the gist though
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    ‘Back to the Stone Age’: Blackouts Show Why Cash Is King in Australia

    Of course it is important to have a supply of cash. Especially since in this digital age everything depends on electricity driving it
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    Farmer issues warning as drought leaves families without water

    Not really affected by drought fortunately. But such unusually warm weather in May along with no rain obviously point to concerns about global warming. Some don’t be live this is happening. Not a great deal we can do about this bar look towards solar and wind power to help us in the future
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    She can’t escape her abuser, but housing laws make it even harder—what happens next?

    Interestingly not a lot has been said about the relationship between alcohol abuse and domestic violence along with other behavioural problems. I remarked on this earlier in relation to my own experiences and ultimate breakdown of marriage
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    She can’t escape her abuser, but housing laws make it even harder—what happens next?

    Domestic violence is a terrible thing to have to endure. I experienced it a when my first husband drank. Alcohol tends to exacerbate the problem but it is very common that abuse often accompanies excessive drinking. I don’t want to minimise my experience but it was not as bad as some, but...
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    Measles cases across the country reach highest levels in six years

    What annoys me are the anti vaccination people. I grew up with all the diseases that were vaccinated against, polio scarlet fever diphtheria. With vaccination these diseases are rarely heard of. So we are lucky to have received regular needles to eliminate them.
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    Should seniors brace for bumpy super returns? Consultant firm shares thoughts

    I guess there’s not a lot we can do we just have to wait and see and hope markets eventually settle down. I’m sure my super has been affected but I haven’t checked. I certainly haven’t thought of offloading or trying to make adjustments.
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    SDC Trivia Game #717 - 12/05/2025

    I got 80% today. Bit difficult questions
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    Daily supplements pose hidden organ risks, warns top doctor

    No I haven’t had any issues but I am aware of not ingesting too many supplements which may interfere with one another. If
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    ‘It’s not often you see a grown man cry’: Dogs and their owners fight to save beach access

    I have always loved taking my dogs to the beach and it is lively to see them running around going after a ball or whatever. The other side is that once a dog attacked mine and I had to dash to the vet. So there is a downside. But I would not want to have a dog if I had to keep it on a lead all...
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