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    Deb’s Dollar Dazzlers: Smart survey wins, tasty pinwheels, and a $20 boost!

    One question about surveys. Every time I’ve ever done any (not many at all) I’m inundated with phone calls from companies saying I agreed to be contacted about their products even though I make sure I mark everything in the survey as no I don’t want to be contacted. How do you avoid this when...
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    You won’t believe who gets $2 million payout after wrongful conviction

    I’m not going to say whether I think she’s guilty or not. I’ve been waiting to see the shit hit the fan once money came into the equation. For those that think she’s guilty, why are you complaining - she spent 20 years in gaol and was due for parole shortly after she was released, so what more...
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    GST to 15%? Bold Fix or Budget Blowout in Disguise?

    I’m living on an aged pension - no other income at all. No super, stocks and bonds and absolutely zero savings. Just letting you know my circumstances. I don’t really have a problem with increasing GST, actually surprised it hasn’t already happened, IF I get the $3,300 paid into my bank account...
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    Joke Friday Funnies: The Self Service Checkout | Sarah Millican

    Love her! Last time she was in Australia I didn’t realise she was coming to where I live or else I would’ve gone to see her live. Maybe next time.
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    Behind The Forum: Meet the SDC’s Superstar Sethia

    Yes!! A face to the name would be great but then again not many of us provide a photo let alone an actual real name so kinda understandable!
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    Bizarre habit piling up on major road sparks calls for cameras and $400 fine

    Looking at the photo there’s no other piece of rubbish at all along that ledge which leads me to believe it may be a set up to start a conversation by someone trying to make a point. Although not sure what the point is.
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    A single piece of paper is all it takes to trap you— and they could strike while you sleep

    I was wondering about what activities a friend of mine will be able to take after he retires soon. Thank you for explaining exactly how to go about this new, fun filled occupation to keep him happy when boredom sets in. Can probably make a few extra bucks from holding garage sales once the stock...
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    ‘It could save people’s lives’: The road idea lighting up Australia (and it’s just the beginning)

    If it works as shown in the above image, the why not?! If the image is photoshopped then perhaps more work on product is needed. Surely like everything, the more you purchase the less the cost.
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    Owning a home used to be a milestone…now it’s a miracle—here’s why

    My mistake. I meant stamp duty I have to pay when I purchase a house/unit. When you take that amount, legal fees, agents fees, any monies owing on home, what’s left isn’t always a huge amount to live the rest of your days on. Seeing as I’m definitely not planning on going off anytime soon, that...
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    Owning a home used to be a milestone…now it’s a miracle—here’s why

    I’ve said it before, but have no hope of it ever happening - stop charging pensioners sales tax on the down-sized home purchases if the “new” place is going to be their full time residence. If it’s for investment properties, sure go ahead and charge the sales tax. I’d love to sell my...
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    FAST AND CHEAP: Will this retail addiction in Australia bite back hard soon?

    When I was a child my family of 4 lived on what was probably less than average wages for the time and mum made all my clothes. When I had my two kids we lived on less than average wage for the time and I made most of my kids clothes. The rest were bought on sale only. My first grandchild was...
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    Former worker exposes Centrelink truth: 'It's a joke'

    Centrelink has been the same for decades. You get good helpful people or those that don’t really care because they have a job and have no understanding of the problems those that don’t have. It always was and still is hit and miss for who you get on any given day. God help you if they tell you...
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