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    Research reveals baby boomers, retirees invest in cryptocurrency

    Beware!!! Some cryptocurrency are scams A lot that ask by payment by Western Union (done in P.O.) are scams too
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    Last Chance for a $500 ATO Super Boost – Older Aussies Urged to Act Now

    Is this means tested ??? or only income??? If you are self funded do you qualify???
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    Lives lost in floods as wild weather continues to isolate thousands and damages homes

    In SA if you drive around "road closed" signs you can be fined. A few years ago there was severe flooding in the far north. The situation was so bad that SA Police actually set up their own camps and fined drivers. Some drivers did small detours and we caught the other side of the flooded area...
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    Therapeutic Goods Administration recalls popular home staple over fire concerns

    The first time we used water near a heater we actually used a small mixing bowl. You will be surprised how quickly the water evaporated. (somebody I know used a wide necked jar a few metres away from the heater. it evaporated quickly too) This also applies to reverse cycle airconditioning. It...
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    Is this a 'new era' for drivers? Authorities to implement massive road rule changes in this state.

    It should also apply to SES Vehicles. They also volunteer at accidents sometimes - and please !!! watch where you are going. There has been accidents by people trying to see what has happened rather than where they are going. A few years ago many ambulances were damaged. Not a week went by...
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    Avoid this Catastrophic Error That Countless Drivers Are Making on a Popular 4WD Beach!

    If people don't do off road training with a professional instructor and get the necessary documents that should not be allowed to drive on 4WD only surfaces at all nor roads with rough surface or similar signs. People give no thought to the people including volunteers who risk their lives in...
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    Major Aussie bank cuts 1,500 jobs, pushes cashless future

    The banks abolished cheques, now cash !! Don't they realize that some non-profit organizations request cash so they don't have to pay additional bank fees??? Some one person businesses such as hairdressers require cash. If you have a carer that goes and does your shopping for you cash is...
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    ‘Do you really need a bag?’: Coles sign sparks outrage over plastic use.

    You are entitled to a docket so you can check what you have bought is the same....and the correct price. We have been charged for incorrect items, wrong prices etc. at a different supermarket. We bought pumpkin that was on special and the checkout had the wrong price. We requested they check the...
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    4 quick cleaning tasks to impress your guests – you’ll thank us later!

    Definitely make sure there is enough toilet paper. It is embarrassing for the visitor to have to ask for toilet paper.
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    Aussie drivers uncover little-known right after no-fault accidents

    Some Insurance Companies arrange a free car for a limited length time. It could be shorter than the length of time your car is off the road. Most vehicle parts come from overseas and cause considerable delays in cars being repaired. Some Crash Repair Companies have their own loan cars
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    Famous actor found guilty of serious charges impacting his career

    If he got a suspended sentence I think that means he won't go to jail. He should at least be given home detention.
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    Why is hospital parking so expensive? Two economics researchers explain

    If you are a patient having regular treatment I think you should be given a pass to get free or heavily discounted parking
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    Woolworths slashes prices on hundreds of staples. Here's what it means for your weekly shop

    The Govt will get less GST income too. Coles did the same thing. I think they have probably negotiated special deals with some of their suppliers. I know that was happening 40 + years ago
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    Are these the healthiest nuggets you can buy? One Aussie says they’re a game changer

    These would be ok in an emergency rather than buy takeaway or after a long day out - especially a country area trip and you heat them will doing things like un-pack your car boot area. We took food and drinks from home for lunch and snacks and wanted something quick when we got home. It was the...
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    Discover the housekeeper's secret from a five-star hotel to make your home perfectly cosy this winter!

    Heating can dry the air too much. We improved the issue by putting a jar or vase of water in the room. It definitely works very well with Gas Heaters. I used to visit somebody who had one. I always had a headache sore throat the next morning. When they put an large open container of water on...
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    Man runs 303km in three days in the outback to raise money for mental health

    Even with Private Health Insurance there is a big gap.
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    You won’t believe how Naomi Judd reacted after her husband’s shocking betrayal—her next move left everyone stunned!

    Do we really have to be told about this? Her will may have been old and never updated to include the children.
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    Colourful price tags at stores trick shoppers into paying more

    What brand of Toothpaste was it? Some are genuinely expensive, especially the ones with special flavours in them, also the ones that have a lot more flouride in them. My local Priceline the prices of specials including the prices ( special and normal) are clearly shown on the price label.
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    Men are shaving off their eyelashes on TikTok. Here’s why that might be a bad idea

    I was 3 weeks premature. My parents often talked about my eyelashes looking like pin pricks because they hadn't grown in length
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    Family returns from holiday to find home ransacked—could it happen to you?

    With all due respect, why are they going on an overseas holiday so soon before they can afford contents insurance. They should have a really strong safe and lock their jewellery and important documents in it. There is no mention of the contents of the freezer being thrown around the house to...
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