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    Millions of Aussies face surprise payment rule shake‑up—are you ready?

    Sounds good in theory. Hope it is as easy to use as they are saying and that some one at the bank (when I visit) will be able to walk me through this - I prefer this way than read instructions.
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    Big plans for seniors: $190 million living plan on the way?

    Thank you Novezar. These places and alike look great on paper but there are so many hidden costs. I worry that if we have to go into care there will be insufficient funds to provide for this if we move into one of these establishments and then have to sell for the nursing home. I think we are...
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    You won't believe how the community stepped in to save this beloved cobbler's business

    This is what community is all about - looking out for and helping each other. Lovely story. I had a tear in my eye seeing something really good done by everyday people. We need more of this!
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    Maroubra Mall

    If I am not mistaken, I visited there some many years ago to go to the Grace Bros Good Buys store, an old Grace Bros store turned into a clearance outlet of Grace Bos excess and expired stock. The mall was quite run down then. It is not there anymore.
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    Big plans for seniors: $190 million living plan on the way?

    Sounds pretty good but how does it completely work - Strata fees? If there are no exit fees and less complications, how does it work. To pay for the facilities and the ongoing upkeep, money has to come from somewhere? Worth looking into but with caution.
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    Restaurant boss slams own staff before sudden shutdown

    I agree. I have noticed that assistants in many shops who are younger have little to no work ethic. Earlier this year, I was shopping and needed some help. There were a number of young assistants standing together gossiping. I politely asked if one of them were able to help me and was told by...
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    Council removes controversial roundabout after public backlash

    At least the council did something about fixing the error and listening to people using the road. Most councils ignore what the public says. A silly decision in the first place and waste of money but was fixed pretty quickly.
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    Been seeing the same GP for years? This one policy might mean you can’t go back

    I am so lucky and blessed with my GP. He is only very young but is like the old fashioned family doctor. He used to be in our local community but moved and opened his own practice in another suburb closer to his home, and about 40 minutes travel for me. I changed practices because he is very...
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    Electricity prices just jumped again! This switch could save you up to $390

    Electricity is turning into a luxury item instead of a necessity. It is all about business and profit not about people.
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    Are you making this shocking in-flight mistake that has travellers furious?

    We are now in the era of 'entitlement'. Here is a great example. It is all about me and forget everyone else!
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    Narre Warren food bank feeding thousands faces closure over council permit decision

    Sorry state of affairs. What has become of our country?
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    Volunteer community transport cuts back social outings for aged care clients

    How sad. A good example of what the new reforms to aged care are going to create!
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    New Aged Care Shake-Up Keeps Seniors at Home – Lifeline or Letdown?

    Why the change - to save government money and put back on to seniors to pay highly inflated prices . I worry with the mess and poor management of the NDIS, what is this going to look like for aged care? I think it will be a similar story. I am sorry, but I have no confidence in this change. I do...
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    Breakthrough drug price drops under PBS changes starting July

    There has been so much advancement for serious medical conditions. Researching and trialing new drugs is essential to combat terrible diseases and conditions. There has been so much gained in new treatments through drugs and different approaches. Governments need to invest more into research to...
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    Gas hot water systems to be phased out of Victorian homes under new energy reforms

    Our cooking range stopped working last week. We have a combined gas top and electric oven. We did consider replacing it with an induction cook top, however, we would need to do some major work to add more power to the kitchen which meant either having conduit everywhere for wiring or cutting the...
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    Big employers treat workers like numbers in shocking new move

    I much to prefer to converse with a human. In my local area where I have lived for over 35 years I have become a regular at many stores and have got to know the people in the shops and businesses - the personal touch. I know that I am well looked after due to the familiarity and being a regular...
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    Shoppers share concerns over produce prices in Australia. Is it time to remove this staple from your shopping list?

    We grow our own tomatoes and still some on the vines. Prices in the supermarkets the last few weeks have gone up considerably and there seems to be fewer specials on staples. Most usual things we buy have gone up by at least 50 cents and they are not small rises. What used to be usual items are...
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    Older Australians lead lifestyle spending across travel, health, entertainment

    We are comfortable but still watch what we spend and do not go overboard - we live within our means as we always have but are enjoying having time to do things and having the resources to do so having saved for our latter years. Key is, enjoy with what you have, while you can, and not go overboard.
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    Hate demerit points? You’ll want to read this warning letter update

    Last year I bought a new car. One of the features is different type of cruise control that adjusts the speed depending on conditions and traffic. Hated this at first but now that I have got used to it I think it is great and is a great safety device to ensure that speed adjusts and does not...
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