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When the government sold off the utilities and government assets many years ago we were told with competition from private providers it would be so much cheaper. I smelt a rat then. But look at us now with the high prices going up more and more for shareholder and owner profits. The short term...

I still have mine and use it occasionally.

My mother-in-law lived with us for the last six years of her life. She was totally independent but given her age living by herself in her own home was getting a little too much. After she turned 103 she ended up with phenomena and was hospitalised for about a month. When she came home she was...

I loved the lattice biscuits. My grandmother would use two to make marshmallow slices - I can still remember the taste. Arnotts biscuits today just do not taste the same.

Having the positive attitude and will to fight will help so much in the battle. From personal experience of no hope and only be a very short time of weeks. Nine years after and doing well - I am still here! I wish you all the best - keep positive.

With the number of Bunnings stores across the country a good idea. It is also good for marketing as while the car is charging, a wander through Bunnings and buy things that you did not go there to buy.

I was brought up to save for something and then purchase, if you can't afford it you don't buy it. My parents repeatedly told us the only thing you get a loan for was for your house. I had a Bankcard at 16 but to use as a way of buying something but always paid at the end of the month and did...

Over the last few months there have been huge sales from many retailers, that continue with new names of the sale every few weeks. Back-to-back sales. I know that retailers are doing it tough, but I wonder with their ongoing operational costs going up, how are they affording the continued...

It is sad that the print newspapers all over are closing or reducing to digital. They have changed so much and don't have the punch that they used to. I have always loved reading the paper - encouraged by my parents from a very young age. I remember my mother's husband, when he retired, would...

May to help protect the media a bright shirt or vest with MEDIA on them back and front could help identify them so they are not mistaken as part of the crowd. They are there to do a job and keep the public informed as to what is going on.

Since I have had a seniors card I always ask if a shop/business gives discounts it is amazing how many do. When I had my pest control done a few weeks ago I asked and received. It doesn't hurt to ask. As a self funded retiree every cent counts especially as things are so expensive today...

A sad fact of the times. Family companies are closing down everywhere as small family companies can not compete with the large companies who move in a take over with their large buying power and huge advertising. My local optometrist who I have been going to for the past 25 years will be...

Some of the roads are in such a state of repair. Not only do cyclists have to be careful but all road users. Many cars are swerving around the potholes to avoid them forgetting there are other cars coming in the other direction. Accidents waiting to happen! I have gone through three new tyres in...

Still got my bag of marbles somewhere in the house. They were such a great thing to play with at primary school many years ago.

What a mess!

I fear getting older and needing care. I have few family left, we were unable to have children and my friends are all dropping off quickly. What is necessary is that of trust - that the care I put in place will look after me. I am not sure if this is going to be the case given the state of age...

This is a terrible thing to happen. The notion of 'private' has become to mean the need for profits above all else. Some of the Heatlh funds are set up to profit as much as they can to provide good returns to owners at the risk of providing a quality service and product. Our Health system...

Dairy and sheep, once the backbone of our country. It is unimaginable what is happening to our once successful agricultural industry. Watch the quality and price rise once all our dairy is imported.

I have noticed the last few weeks that the grocery bill has gone up quite a lot - many items I have seen have risen by 50 cents each week. I do use my Wollies Everyday notifications of specials and buy things when they are on special eg All-bran is usually on special every 4 weeks which saves. I...