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    Unexpected encounters trigger sudden surge in hospitalisations: 'Leave it alone'

    I believe in the 1970's we had moved into a new home. This was a new estate & we were only one of 2 homes in the street. While putting up a Super 6 fence my 4 y.o., about 30m away called out saying, 'what is this daddy'? Going over to her, still holding the shovel, l was alarmed to see her...
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    This Passenger's Emotional Breakdown Over Unexpected Plane Package Will Shock You!

    As we know ourselves, pressure is felt on our eardrums on take off & we can hold our nostrils closed & blow them out, but an infant cannot.
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    Have you been paying more for this summer essential? Here's why!

    Thankyou. My sunblock was supplied by my employer when l worked outdoors.
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    This Passenger's Emotional Breakdown Over Unexpected Plane Package Will Shock You!

    This was a very kind act on your part even if it did serve as personal entertainment.
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    Popular Easter treat faces urgent recall amid safety concerns

    I am continually puzzled as to how these sort of foreign bodies get into products when they aren't even within the factory confines. Are they added by disgruntled employees on the Production line or were these added by an employee at the company who supplied an accompanying product? A very...
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    Sandwiches

    Sandwiches Camp pie, tomato sauce or polony were the sort of fillings my brother & l had in Primary School. Definitely not our favourites. I can remember on several occasions we threw our sandwiches away as we walked through bushland on the way to school. I cannot remember what we then ate for...
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    Thief swaps luxury item for pie and soda—shocking twist unfolds!

    Great to see how the community came to her aid. Like the fact Amy saw the funny side of this incident. What was the uncle hoping to do with this device? Attend somewhere as an entertainer singing 'l'm Jake The Peg', perhaps?
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    Shopper shares lesser-known money-saver rule at her local hardware store!

    The original can be produced after a year but is normally faded to the point they are unreadable, thus the accompanied photocopy.
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    Famous hitmaker cancels one of his Australia shows! What happened?

    I wonder how they explained to their parents why they needed a new jumper?
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    Have you been paying more for this summer essential? Here's why!

    Does the ATO also intend making this a Tax Deduction for all employees who work outdoors, i.e. construction workers?
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    Shopper shares lesser-known money-saver rule at her local hardware store!

    The receipts offered today fade very quickly, even if kept out of light, & some businesses recommend photocopying a receipt as soon as practicable & keep this with the original.
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    Famous hitmaker cancels one of his Australia shows! What happened?

    As shown on T.V. it was huge, stood about 1.5 m tall & about the same length. The article said it included rags. Any person who has been to a Sewage Plant could be surprised at what goes down the loo & ends up there.
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    Postal nightmare: Australia Post worker stole $400,000 in packages from customers

    On a % basis, staff were almost on par with prisoners. There are of course, open areas accessible to prisoners. No different to a shopping centre l guess, smokers must be a certain distance from open doors.
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    Officials shut down respite facility despite growing demands—here's why

    Doesn't come across like that in the news. Then they can't spare any $'s to help our needy & aged population? Pretty poor example of doing what's right for Australians. With respect, l would like to know where you found your info please.
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    ‘We have the powers to prosecute’: Major ruling in explosive environmental case

    This must be wrapped in thick black plastic with yellow tape around this with a warning enblazened on it noting the dangerous product enclosed. All protective gear including masks & gloves worn by the 'removalists' must have the same disposal treatment. The asbestos must be kept wet during...
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    Postal nightmare: Australia Post worker stole $400,000 in packages from customers

    Punishments should be made to fit the crime without taking into account that this is a person who's welfare must be taken into account. Is he remorseful for his crime? Why did he keep all that stolen property & not sell it on? Was he hoping to be caught? Not sure about other states, but in...
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