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    Centrelink payments raise questions after long-term welfare revelation

    Some illnesses such as uncontrolled Epilepsy you have to fight very hard to get any DSP even with comprehensive reports from GPs, Neurologists and other specialists, even if you constantly lose consciousness, shake a lot or have absence seizures where you suddenly can't move or slow down but...
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    Think your weekly shop has been unfairly expensive? These suppliers allegedly made sure of it

    Prices are no longer fixed like they used to be. There is now promotions that temporarily reduce prices and there has been for 50 + years. I worked in distribution for 50 years and retired 16 years ago Different businesses have vastly different rents costs (also includes % of turnover), includes...
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    Hamilton art gallery says council funding benefits whole community

    There are essential services needed for safety in the region. An Art Gallery is not essential. I guess there is open space in libraries, council buildings etc. that could be used for art workshops. Many have areas for child activities which wouldn't be used all the time.
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    Think your weekly shop has been unfairly expensive? These suppliers allegedly made sure of it

    Some Retailers, Wholesalers etc negotiate prices with growers, manufacturers etc. In some cases the manufacturers contact the retailers. It helps increase sales when prices are lower. I worked in the industry for 40 years and we received a constant flow of new price lists, mostly price...
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    Veteran healthcare cards promise free medical treatment, but patients say many GPs won't accept them

    A Gold Card (I presume it is Australia wide) Ambulance is free. My Dad had problems because he kept getting accounts he had to contact the Ambulance Service about. He had numerous injures as a result of WW11 when he was in RAAF and was sent to England. The Watch Tower he was on was bombed. He...
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    When finances collide with family milestones, what's the best way to respond to this predicament?

    Can you request that the credit card be "frozen" so it can no longer be used? I know you can "freeze" a bank account in joint names by simply calling the bank. I know a lady who did that when she and her husband separated. Later that day her husband tried to empty and close the account.
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    273 Australians end up in hospital every day from falls—here’s how to make sure you’re not next

    Another risk is how you put your foot on the frame on the floor that sliding doors fit to. Even with heel, toe if you miss seeing something on the ground it can "roll" under your foot and you fall. If you visit people who have a baby gate and don't concentrate on lifting your feet higher that...
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    Rare time capsule unveils treasures from 1991: 'It brought back so many memories'

    I wonder how may of the items were donated by others. It mentions in the article that some were
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    Simple accessory becomes deadly hazard: 'Fashion is a dangerous business'

    It is a pity the Police hadn't noticed this and pulled them over. It is an offense to have anything hanging outside of vehicle window, door etc. That includes your arm, hand etc. I know it is in SA. There was an incident many years ago where a passenger had the lower part of his arm out side...
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    Comedian hospitalised after charity footy clash leaves him badly injured

    I guess this was the result of a tackle. While football uses skills and is entertainment there is far too many injuries. Honestly in comparison there is a lot less injuries in Motorsport (apart from motorbikes). They wear certified helmets and vehicles have very thick tubular bars in their...
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    Forced to choose between eating or heating: Inside the shocking energy trap leaving pensioners in the cold

    Some probably aren't going to a Medical Professional when they should or taking their medication. Not all medications are on PBS and there is no available alternative. Winter you can put on layers of clothing, including beanies and gloves but you still have cold air going onto your face...
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    When doctors dismiss your pain: One woman's five-year battle reveals Australia's hidden healthcare crisis

    If the Celiac Artery is damaged does that mean the lady also has Celiac Disease. Eating or drinking the wrong food and / or drinks continuously can cause so much damage that it can cause Bowel Cancer. For some sufferers one incorrect meal can make a person ill for days, not hours. It also causes...
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    South Australian Tim Looker becomes a lawyer on 74th birthday

    I hope he is joking because debts are thousands of dollars
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    South Australian Tim Looker becomes a lawyer on 74th birthday

    He's not going to work so that means he probably won't pay his HECS Debt.
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    The sneaky Gmail scam that's costing Australian seniors millions

    g is also lower case, not upper case
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    Million-dollar contracts don't always mean million-dollar payouts: Inside Australia's entertainment industry shakeup

    Maybe they are charging too much for advertising too. Look at the funds they receive in superannuation too.
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    From Kath & Kim laughter to hospital struggles—this celebrity opens up about her cancer battle

    Literally after anything you touch out in public you have to use hand sanitizer immediately afterwards because cancer treatments basically "kill" your immune system. Also wear a mask
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    Hospital pneumonia kills Wollongong man waiting for aged care bed

    A friend of ours volunteered with Palliative Care for many years, visiting Cancer Patients and administering medication. When their pain got too bad they had to go into a hospital or aged care facility that can give much stronger pain relief. Some patients even the strongest pain relief...
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    Are the new seatbelt fines fair? Drivers say the system is flawed and it's costing them big

    Some cars they actually rub your neck up near your head and there is nothing you can do about it.. How many people have had chest injuries from seat belts. I know of at least 2,
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    Café dog sparks heated debate over dining rules that every pet owner needs to know

    I know somebody who owned a deli / milk bar. They weren't allowed to have their baby or toddler in the shop because of health regulations
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