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    Shopper shares lesser-known money-saver rule at her local hardware store!

    The receipts offered today fade very quickly, even if kept out of light, & some businesses recommend photocopying a receipt as soon as practicable & keep this with the original.
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    Famous hitmaker cancels one of his Australia shows! What happened?

    As shown on T.V. it was huge, stood about 1.5 m tall & about the same length. The article said it included rags. Any person who has been to a Sewage Plant could be surprised at what goes down the loo & ends up there.
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    Postal nightmare: Australia Post worker stole $400,000 in packages from customers

    On a % basis, staff were almost on par with prisoners. There are of course, open areas accessible to prisoners. No different to a shopping centre l guess, smokers must be a certain distance from open doors.
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    Officials shut down respite facility despite growing demands—here's why

    Doesn't come across like that in the news. Then they can't spare any $'s to help our needy & aged population? Pretty poor example of doing what's right for Australians. With respect, l would like to know where you found your info please.
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    ‘We have the powers to prosecute’: Major ruling in explosive environmental case

    This must be wrapped in thick black plastic with yellow tape around this with a warning enblazened on it noting the dangerous product enclosed. All protective gear including masks & gloves worn by the 'removalists' must have the same disposal treatment. The asbestos must be kept wet during...
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    Postal nightmare: Australia Post worker stole $400,000 in packages from customers

    Punishments should be made to fit the crime without taking into account that this is a person who's welfare must be taken into account. Is he remorseful for his crime? Why did he keep all that stolen property & not sell it on? Was he hoping to be caught? Not sure about other states, but in...
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    Officials shut down respite facility despite growing demands—here's why

    Is the reason the Commonwealth Government (state they) have no money because they are SENDING ALL OUR MONEY OVERSEAS IN "AID". I believe in the motto "CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME". HOME IS AUSTRALIA!!!!
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    One million retirees could be missing out on huge savings—are you one of them?

    Could you please help me here Bridgette? I do not fully understand self funding retirement. You state you are a 'self funded retiree but have no super'. I am trying to understand how you can be self funded without super. (Please excuse my ignorance in this subject).
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    Keep a Word, Drop a Word Game

    Chicken run.
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    ‘That’s the problem with being too nice’: Aussie mum’s generosity backfires

    When we were building about 16 years ago l had to put a disc in the tap off the mains when l saw a bricklayer from the next street filling up 40 litre plastic bottles & taking them home. The disc stopped him in his tracks. His next antic was to take milk crates from a site up from ours. I had...
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    A simple check could have saved his life—now his family is demanding answers

    Don't procedures uch as any operation come under the heading of Duty of Care? Every surgeon carries LIABILITY INSURANCE to cover such situations but l guess if this got out it might harm his / her business resulting in loss of income. Best not admit liability.
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    The Beloved Tree in the Road is in Danger - Here’s How the Council is Scrambling to Save It Before It’s Too Late!

    Will take a mammoth effort to save this magnificent tree. Be a shame to see this die after 400 years here. I wish them the very best in their efforts. This is worth saving.
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    Walk with Caution: The Shocking 'Filthy' Discovery at This Beloved Lakeside Park Revealed!

    The action of closing the toilet block surely borders on insanity??? I wonder if people will be told to take a plastic bag with them, empty their bowels into the bag, which has been placed on the ground for this purpose, wrap it up & take the mess with them. Not sure where people would then...
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    Unbelievable Behavior: Discover Why Parents Are Outraged Over This Queensland Teacher's Feline Antics!

    'One flew over the cuckoo's nest', l think. Will be a worry if she gets down on all 4's, purrs & brushes against a person's legs. Isn't this a form of marking a territory?
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    Attention Aussie Drivers: Could This Obscure Law Cost You $410? Find Out Why!

    Everytime we have gone out on a coach with our Social Club in W.A. for the past 10 years or more, every passenger is required to use the supplied seat belt. The driver even carries an extension for the larger passengers, as seen on aircrafts.
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    Make money from rubbish—new recycling scheme launches soon

    I've seen several gents going around looking in recycling bins on the verge & removing cans. Some of these people have quite a stash when I've seen them around midday. Quite a lucrative business for them. (I wonder if they have problems with one person entering someone else's territory?).
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    Keep a Word, Drop a Word Game

    Home cooked
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