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    Iconic 100‑year‑old factory shuts down as hundreds of jobs hang in balance

    Looks like when I travel south again, (go down the inland road, Biloela, Kingaroy etc) I will have to stock up on Peanuts. I sometimes go through Childers, Lovely town, but Bruce H`way is a disgrace, but buy Kingaroy Peanuts there at the Peanut Van. Far superior than imported nuts...
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    Nutritionist exposes flaws in health star rating and questions food safety for kids

    So true what Mandy has stated. So many so called Healthy treats are full of additives, extra sugar and chemicals. But then when one sees the amount of soft drinks in trolleys, the healthy ones ?????? with artificial sweetner. Even where I volunteer, at a Base Hospital, all drinks...
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    Could your morning brew be harming your eyes? Doctors weigh in

    One is dead a long time, so enjoying what one loves is important to ourselves. I grind my own coffee beans, and use a plunger. Easy to take away, when travelling in a car. Had one in our caravan. My Husband liked instant. I don`t like instant, and I don`t like paying all the time for...
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    Are you at risk of a $1,250 fine? Aussie drivers urged to rethink these road rules NOW

    Hopefully the money from fines are directed into roads, and fix them properly. Not just a load of hot mix thrown into the hole.
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    Occupational therapists tackle obstacles in the home, from support to cook a meal, to navigating public transport

    Having worked in Age Care, (Community) Having an OT visit Clients to access their mobile ability, is so important. So many have a wheelie walker, bought by Family, but they walker is too low for them. They are not aware that the handles can be lengthened. Plus the OT also accesses...
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    Vets warn popular trend puts animals in danger: 'They can be extremely toxic'

    Common sense, If a human is sick, go to the Doctor. If an animal is sick, go to the vet.
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    ‘Lifelong, traumatic events’: Why all drivers are being urged to stay alert this school holiday

    Well in Qld, hopefully they will also pick up drivers with cars not roadworthy and have them taken off the road. And, agree with Andrew. The roads in Qld are a disgrace. The extension of the Gold Coast H`way, from Smith St, 6 years and still not finished. Bruce H`way from North of...
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    Could this promising new pill change life with diabetes? Human trials starting soon!

    Hopefully this will be a break through for Diabetics. My Husband was Type 1, diagnosed at 35, and died at 77. Having 4 needles a day was a hassle, especially when dining out, having a picnic in a park/rest area when travelling. So just to take a pill, so easy and discreet. Good Luck...
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    Still driving as a senior? Here’s a hidden danger you might not know about

    I have found the same, but in Qld, where cars are not checked for road worthiness, so many cars have no lights, 1 light or parking lights only. And yes, some cars have their lights on full, and don`t bother to dip them. Having grown up (NZ), where all vehicles have to do a Warrant of Fitness...
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    What actually happens to my skin when I have a really, really hot shower or bath?

    I`m 75, and when we were kids, Mum always told us, hot baths are not good for you. She never told us why, but always tested the water before we got in. This was before showers. Obviously the same applies.
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    Kmart shopper lashes out at staff after unexpected question in store

    But really, who goes shopping bare footed. We did as kids when around home, but if going even to the `Dairy` down the road, we wore sandals, This was before jandels-thongs.
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    Country roads aren’t what they were—and it’s the roos causing it

    We had shoo roos fitted to our 4WD. As I often did a late shift or night shift, 60klms on a country road to and from work, and would see kangaroos move away from the road (though they looked ready to jump across) so never had a problem. First we had these `things` on the front, didn`t...
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    Hopetoun on WA's south coast will stop free camping, citing rubbish complaints

    Unfortunately, a lot of people who are travelling in vans etc with no toilet facilities often just do their business on the ground and leave that mess and toilet paper. When we did a lot of travelling, especially when outback, etc, the men would dig a hole, and we had an ensuite tent to...
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    Ways to keep your kidneys healthy

    Whether she is or not, what the writer has written, is fact.
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    Are ALDI’s Confusing Egg Rules Costing You Money? Here’s What Every Shopper Needs to Know

    Like me, I do baking for Market Days to raise funds for the places I now volunteer to. If I can`t get enough eggs, I look for cakes/biscuits etc that don`t require eggs. Simple. and one can use chia seeds soak in water when needed for some baking. But then I do have an old cooking...
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    Why eating too much ginger, turmeric or cinnamon could interfere with your prescription medication

    Same. And I`m 75. Taken antibiotics once, only 1 prescription. Eating healthy, exercise, and eat proper food. Put Turmeric, Ginger, raw root, in all my stews etc. They are all vegetarian. Also donate Plasma, monthly.
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