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    ‘A tariff would be devastating’: Are we heading for a prescription crisis?

    Confused, is America the be all and end all for these exports? Wonder if other countries would be blessed to have our priducts. After speaking to American friends they are scared stiff, trump has an idea but doesn’t think it through nor listen to those who have. They are trump voters as well...
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    Royal figure faces fresh concern after bloodied eye and health revelation

    Yes I have had one. Wore dark glasses until I didn’t look like a one eyed monster. But oh that poor man the way everyone hangs on to everything he does must be a strain, Leave the poor man alone.
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    New scam outsmarts security measures—what every Aussie should know

    Trusting does not mean stupid. , a lot of people particularly the elderly take it as gospel. I am elderly but have learned what not to do. But it is a new world for us and we don’t deserve vilification.
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    New scam outsmarts security measures—what every Aussie should know

    Thought the same thing thank you for your comments that would have echoes mine.
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    New scam outsmarts security measures—what every Aussie should know

    There is only one thing we all need not to do. Age grouping regardless, don’t tap on any link. You can contact the provider to check, but my gov does not ask to tap on links and nor should a lot iof providers.
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    From $2,000 to $0: Aussie Slashes Energy Costs with Massive Rebate

    Living alone solar is the way to go for me, paid itself off years ago, don’t have a battery just use the solar panel energy at times where I get it all free. Havnt had a bill in ages. Being elderly I do get gov rebates though.
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    Electricity prices just jumped again! This switch could save you up to $390

    A pensioner sees me being very frugal with my usage. But I am grateful for the gov rebates. I use inexpensive solar lamps putting them out every day to recharge and instead of turning on heating use an electric throw rug to cuddle under . Of course I am alone but this could still be used I a...
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    Scam attempt.

    I only buy from a few trusted sellers that will refund if a problem. Amazon and Temu have done so.
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    Cost of living relief kicks in July 1: What Aussies can expect

    Exactly even though we spend little we do spend and we do vote. Pity voting went the wrong way this time
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    Cost of living relief kicks in July 1: What Aussies can expect

    Don’t see anything re pensioners. Surprised Not!
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    Have good manners vanished from public transport? This photo has Aussies debating

    Not just nowdays. 50 years ago on a tram heavily pregnant b full tram a teen was sitting , asked politely if he could give me his seat. Answer NO. So I sat on his knee. You can guess the rest lol
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    Calls grow louder for the government to stop stalling on home care

    Same with me, I opted out and paid privately, actually came out ahead of what I was paying them
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    Calls grow louder for the government to stop stalling on home care

    After being charged $15 a day whether I used the service or not I opted out. With the money I saved paid an hourly rate to a friend and neighbour to help with the things I needed. Cleaning shopping etc. actually cost me less than being on the original level 2.
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    Aussies make common bin mistake, get tagged without realising

    It is a puzzle, I use the old saying. When in doubt, don’t and into the rubbish it goes.
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    Sunrise panel heats up as guests clash—Nat Barr steps in to calm debate

    I guess we can only comment on what we see and hear, so far not so goid. Remember the way hitler came to the fire. I do.
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    Sunrise panel heats up as guests clash—Nat Barr steps in to calm debate

    Shades of the Second World War, we are sitting ducks without suppprt
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    ‘Screaming, crying, throwing up’: All because ALDI said goodbye to this!

    Heartbreak!!!!!! Over a desert? Very flowery ridiculous language
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    Sunrise panel heats up as guests clash—Nat Barr steps in to calm debate

    You said the key word. Reliable. This man changes with the wind
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    Family woken by rooftop break-in, raising fresh home security fears

    Extra pleased with my colourbond roof and of course my dog, best burglar alarm ever
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