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    Even the Dead Pay Fees: Why Aussie Seniors Should Keep a Close Eye on Their Super

    Super is good but in some cases... My daughter ( 15 years a Victorian Paramedic with a number of Commendations) moved to Scotland for love and is married with a family. She cannot touch her Australian Super until she turns 60. In the meantime, fees and charges still carry on regardless, so by...
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    Why does Coles ask customers to scan bulky items first? We've got answers

    grins. It was to make a point.. Pointless as it was.
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    Why does Coles ask customers to scan bulky items first? We've got answers

    Recently at Woolies, there was only 1 manned checkout with 11 people in line . I just left my full trolly and walked out!
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    Are your number plates putting you at risk? Surge in cancelled fines raises alarm

    Notice the State? The one with the revolving door justice system
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    The government has asked for bold proposals. Maybe it’s time to consider taxing the family home

    bellbirdcats has got it correct. The proposed thought bubble tax is on what your house WOULD generate IF it were to be rented out! The Govt would like us all to be living in Govt housing and Council flats and not own our own homes. Then it has total control of our lives. Plus a cashless society...
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    The RBA has cut rates for the third time this year. More relief may be on the way

    Don't ya luv it!! Comm Bank posts a record profit with a number that's HUGE.... But.. Comm Bank IS HUGE!! So its return on investment is NOT over the top. In fact small business would struggle with those rates of return.
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    From milk bottles to soft plastics—why your next recycling trip might not be the same

    Ban all products made from fossil fuels and just go back to all natural..... like whale bone and whale oil... ( tongue in cheek)
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    ‘Why doesn’t everyone do it?’: Sam Newman’s latest act leaves eventgoers stunned

    He tends to SAY what vast numbers of us think, but are not game to say.
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    ‘Why doesn’t everyone do it?’: Sam Newman’s latest act leaves eventgoers stunned

    Whoa there, big boy. Take your blinkers off and chill.
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    Safe at home? Here's why Aussies want stronger protections against intruders

    Previous similar laws have been 'strongly opposed by then-Director of Public Prosecutions Paul Rofe, QC, and lawyer Marie Shaw, who is now a District Court Judge'. I guess this Judge is one of the many that grant bail over and over to the repeat offenders, each time saying.. " naughty boy...
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    What's on your current reading list?

    Try " Post Office" by Charles Bukowski. Very different. Published 1971 You will need to get it from an Inter Library loan ( most likely). " This classic 1971 novel - the one catapulted its auther to national fame - is the perfect introduction to the grimly hysterical world of legendary writer...
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    Is your favourite Aussie boot really worth $649? Here's what to consider before you buy

    I think you will find that their boots are still made in Australia. It's most of their clothing range that's made overseas
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    Joke Oh, for the life of a Sloth !

    No.. perhaps LOOSER is correct.. the man, having consumed all those beers is much LOOSER than he was before.;););)
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