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  1. Franka

    The government pledges $644 million for healthcare. See what could change for the future

    We needed to attend an Urgent Care Clinic in Newstead, Launceston in Tsmania. Because their funding had been cut back we had to pay $160 out of pocket before the patients details were taken. The payment for the treating doctor was bulk billed. To us that was a lot of money from our pension.
  2. Franka

    Millions of Australians to see a boost in Centrelink payments—are you getting yours?

    The amount for pensioners of $1.55 is mentioned in the spiel above, as is $3.11 for Job Seeker. It is overshadowed will all the guff about the September 2024 rise we all got which was around $30.00 but still didn't go far enough as our grocery bill had risen $30+ per fortnight. we buy a lot...
  3. Franka

    Millions of Australians to see a boost in Centrelink payments—are you getting yours?

    Jobseekers receiving $3.11 that wont even buy a loaf of bread or 2 litres of milk. What a joke.
  4. Franka

    Shocking TV Update: The 'C-word' is no longer taboo – Find out why it's airing uncensored!

    If the "C" word is used in a programme I cease to watch it an delete it from my Favourites. Don't care which programme it is that word is unacceptable to me.
  5. Franka

    Services Australia announces major changes to Centrepay system, set to begin in 2025

    I have managed our pension by direct debit for rent, utilities and savings. Over that time have only defaulted on one payment when the bank was slow to transfer my money to cover the bill. That was sorted easily by phoning the company and explaining what happened. The company as great and...
  6. Franka

    Woolworths introduces new checkout counters to cater shoppers' preferences

    I refuse to use self serve checkouts as I do not work at the store that have these check outs. Now if the store allowed 10% discount for serving yourself that would be a different matter.
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