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Long lost “beneficiary” This ridiculous nonsense arrived in my inbox today, see below. Apparently, my name cropped up as a beneficiary under their client’s insurance policy. At least it gave me a laugh! This is definitely one for the “Delete” button...

Excellent warning! Be aware that these cold calls are not made for your benefit. They are not a charitable enterprise trying to save you money. They are not calling to check on how much you are paying for something, like electricity bills, and offering you independent advice that will benefit...

Remember that GPs can provide a referral to a psychologist under a Medicare Mental Health Care Plan. Many psychologists (including myself) work remotely using either the phone or a face-to-face online program, such as Viber. This arrangement is very convenient for people who find it difficult...

If it is connected to a public space, it might be a council easement. In that case, it means the track cannot be used for any other purpose than as a roadway.

It sounds like these “bidders” might have been trying to acquire land clearly integral to the surrounding property and then extort a high price out of the other owner to sell it to them. There is definitely something very strange going on with these transactions.

Mental health conditions are every bit as serious and damaging as physical health conditions. The same approach is essential: see a professional for help. One of the most dangerous things about mental health conditions is that they are largely hidden, not like a broken bone that can be seen on...

Soap residue builds up in showers when the soapy water evaporates, leaving the residue sticking to the walls and floor. It can be dangerous to clean because the shower floor you are standing on to do the cleaning gets more and more soapy and slippery as you progress. Whenever I have moved...

Pink start to winter So nice to see my camellia bush flowering with such lovely pink flowers.

So gorgeous! Lovely photo.

So adorable!

Funny! Great shot.

Beware of a scam that says you owe money to the ATO, but you will get a discount if you pay immediately into a nominated account (link provided) and your whole debt will be wiped. Such a message is definitely not from the ATO. They do not give you a “discount” if you pay quickly - they fine...

Reminders: If it doesn’t have your name, address and tax file number on it, it is not from the ATO. If it is a text, it is not from the ATO. If it tells you to update your details via email, it is not from the ATO. If it says you have a huge refund coming if you act now, it is not from the...

Unfortunately, I came down with whooping cough early in 2025. I was very ill for about 3 weeks, hardly able to get around the house, much less leave it or drive anywhere. Antibiotics helped my recovery, but symptoms of weakness, lethargy and generally feeling ill continued for another few...

Labor needs to remember that a swing towards them can easily be replaced by an equal swing against them if they betray those who trusted them with their vote.

Adorable!

This punishing tax is yet another blow to the availability of rental properties. Superannuation holders will be motivated to sell investment properties to avoid the tax, but other superannuation holders will not be buying them for the same reason. As the number of investors decrease, the...