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    Calls grow louder for the government to stop stalling on home care

    Unfortunately, many Providers employ unskilled Staff, also sometimes it is very hard to get Staff to do the courses` in Age Care, or just to get Staff. And a few Providers, overcharge, as it is easy money. I realise that it is very frustrating when one needs Help in the Home, but to...
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    Shocking Trend Reversal: How Older Australians Are Outliving Youth - Find Out What's Jeopardizing Your Lifespan!

    And plenty of fruit. And if did get a takeaway, it was a special treat, Fish & Chips. Even school lunches were healthy. No junk food, home cooked cakes and biscuits, so no additives. The list goes on.
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    Unlock Professional Cleaners' Secret Methods for Immaculate Blinds and Curtains!

    I took my Granddaughter white dress to the Drycleaners. It had been put in a tub to soak with a red and white top. Whatever the Drycleaners did, they did the job. My Granddaughter was over the moon with her white dress.
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    Farmers hit by drought and floods call on Australians to shop local and lend a hand

    Same, mainly organic or local market, or NZ. As unfortunately, because of american influence, there is too much GM food in Australia.
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    Are You Making This Surprising Laundry Mistake That Makes Your Dark Clothes Look Even Dirtier?

    Have always used less than the recommended amount. Whether it is powder, liquid or laundry sheets. The Manufacturers always want you to use more, to sell more.
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    Shoppers frustrated over checkout practice in ALDI. Did this catch your attention, too?

    I so agree. Sometimes, I go into BW, Kmart, etc, and don`t find what I want. But whenever I walk out I always open my bag for the Person at the door. I don`t have a problem, as many years ago, I let a Shop know that this group of kids had just been around the road and they had shop...
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    Is this $250 Million Loophole Making Australia’s Roads More Dangerous? What You Need to Know Before Your Next Drive

    Unfortunately, town people have these large SUV`s, and when they get behind you, they think they own the road, and just about sit in my Sedan boot. I always make sure I am doing the speed limit, but no these AH`s think they own the road. And yes, for towing the Larger Caravans etc, they...
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    Pet attacks are rising, and councils are drawing the line—here’s what they want done about it

    Well, that is news to me. I don`t own a dog now, ours were always trained, via Puppy School, etc, But I take my Grandsons dog for a walk every morning, a Large Border Collie, who when GS, first got him, I told him, he needed to go to training, Puppy school etc Well, that...
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    If you’ve ever worried about getting older in the bush…this will hit home

    I agree, having worked in a Qld Health Facility, Great Staff, both Senior and Junior. Then moved and worked for another Great Age Care Company, in NSW. They were first based in Byron, then moved the Office to Coolangatta. Then moved to Mackay, to be closer to Family, (my Husband had...
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    Crumbling roads catch Aussie advocacy groups' attention: 'People want better'

    Try the Bruce Highway, after one leaves the Gympie bypass. Absolute disgrace, and yes one is always trying to swerve around potholes, and some are so big, if one hit them, major damage. And considering the amount of Vans and Motor Homes on the road, it makes for a major problem...
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    New coeliac disease blood test set to enable diagnosis on gluten-free diets

    You can get gluten free bread, biscuits, cereals etc. You would still have to count the Carbs, same as products with Gluten.
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    Scott Morrison receives country's highest honour for leading Australia through COVID crisis

    I will probably get slammed for this, but since being in Australia, I have noticed that Politics has gone down the sewer. Also I think that Julia Gillard and Julie Bishop, unfortunately not on the same side, would have made great leaders. Julia didn`t get a chance, insulted by...
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    Brisbane City Council to offer free green bins, but no food organics bins

    My Sister and Families have had them for years as well. They live in the Shellharbour and Woollongong areas.
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    Scott Morrison receives country's highest honour for leading Australia through COVID crisis

    And he didn`t even do that properly. Ruled by Rupert Murdoch in America. Probably with the promise of funds to the cult scomo belonged to.
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    Last Eungella dairy farm closing as milk becomes 'cheaper than water'

    Well, at least NZ milk is on par with Australian milk and regulations. But we need to support the local industry.
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    Australia Post responds to surge in attacks with urgent new move

    It should be a law, that once a dog is registered, It goes to obedience school. Taught how to interact with other dogs, people, people on bikes, motor scooters, etc. Our dog never was a problem, and in NZ, I trained both our dogs to interact with other dogs, cats etc. Also as some...
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    Resident-to-resident aggression is common in nursing homes. Here’s how we can improve residents’ safety

    in many Nursing homes, yes they do have locked areas, especially with Dementia Residents. But, the problem is, not experienced Staff. Having worked in both Facilities and Community, before I had to retire, due to the fact of having to work with Staff, who should not be working...
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    Green bin waste holds key to next big energy breakthrough

    So agree. Been around for a lot of years, especially in Europe.
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