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    Albanese government to bring forward home care packages in major backdown

    so what is the difference between legal immigrants and refugees????
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    Albanese government to bring forward home care packages in major backdown

    Where do you get this information from? Where are these houses that have been "given " to people? where are the cars that have been given to immigrants? as for money, immigrants can apply for the same govt grants that anyone can apply for , but only after waiting for anything from one to ten...
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    SDC Trivia Game #832 - 04/09/2025

    How about adjusting some questions for Australia - our swans are BLACK! (question 9)
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    One neighbour’s complaint just cost this Aussie $80 a month—could it happen on your street too?

    You are incorrect. Those people have parked their caravan on the verge/footpath where people are supposed to be able to walk. It is NOT legal to park on the verge. The verge is for general foot traffic and should not be obstructed
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    This woman is torn between a long-planned holiday vs her mother-in-law’s surgery. What would you do?

    who are these people putting pressure on you? You said there are practically no relatives around . Look into respite care for MIL - respite will take her for up to 3 weeks usually, which would cover the time you will be away. Enjoy your holiday and tell MIL you will ring her frequently
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    ‘The new super tax has been designed to excuse long-serving politicians': And it’s causing outrage

    I am not a fan of Peter Dutton but what exactly did he lie about in the Voice campaign?
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    Here's the shocking truth about sexual abuse in later life—and how older Aussies can fight back

    In dementia units, its not the caregivers who are abusing the old ladies - its the other old men, who are themselves patients!
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    Here's the shocking truth about sexual abuse in later life—and how older Aussies can fight back

    How have we got off the problem of sexual abuse of the elderly and onto general criticism of the aged care sector? Does anyone have any ideas about what to do to prevent sexual abuse of old ladies? (daresay even old men??)
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    Here's the shocking truth about sexual abuse in later life—and how older Aussies can fight back

    The caregivers are also stretched and cannot be everywhere at once. Its the owners of the aged care facilities that should be brought to task as they chase the dollar.
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    Here's the shocking truth about sexual abuse in later life—and how older Aussies can fight back

    So talk to your local member, because it is the govt that allocates money. Aged Care Assessment does not have any money, they can only recommend what you should have.
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    ‘The new super tax has been designed to excuse long-serving politicians': And it’s causing outrage

    Listen people, you voted for them! doesnt matter if they are left or right, they all look out for no.1 first. And as for "those who opposed the Voice are liars" - where did that come from?
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    Here's the shocking truth about sexual abuse in later life—and how older Aussies can fight back

    Sexual abuse is quite common in dementia facilities where some men become very aggressive. And the old ladies cannot ptotect themselves. Even if police are called, there is no hope of getting redress because what can you do with a person who has dementia - you cant take them to court because...
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    Is this woman's behaviour a sign of love, or a red flag for a toxic friendship?

    This girl's family and friends should be told, gently, that she needs psychological treatment
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    Councils across Australia have been ranked—find out if your local’s a champ or a chump!

    Doubt if Queanbeyan Palerang would even make it into the worst category. Neglected roads, no services, rate hikes - but a brand new expensive building to house the council
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    Fans question show opener after backlash over controversial opening performance

    Hes not a working class man, he has too much money and has never worked at anything except screaming
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    Lack of aged care beds, home support in keeping the elderly in hospital in WA

    Same all over the country, people left in hospitals because there is nowhere else for them to go. Then there are the people who dont WANT to go home, they treat the hospital as a private hotel. And if you try to encourage them to go home, they threaten suicide!
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    Are Your Kids Safe on Flights? Mum Shocked by Stranger's Disturbing Request to Her 3-Year-Old

    Domestic flights are generally no longer than a few hours, so if you want a totally quiet flight I suggest you wear earphones all the time. We recently came back to Oz from NZ and the little girl (16 months old) in front of us started crying when the altitude changed coming into Sydney. Thats...
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    AHPRA takes action against more than 50 practitioners in medicinal cannabis crackdown

    Why are you always so aggressive ? Go take something to calm down
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