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    Are you being overcharged? This council error cost residents over $10 million!

    Well that's where you the ratepayers come in, if they have not done a good job do not vote them in again. Vite for someone else. And here is a novel idea if you are not happy with what your council is doing I am pretty sure you are allowed to go to the meetings so there is the opportunity for...
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    4,600 homeowners to pocket refunds after $1 million council slip-up

    If it goes up significantly you would think all ratepayers would enquire as to why and state their objection.
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    21 KMD stores are closing, but they promise a revamp that could change Aussie retail forever

    They have some really great specials and their stuff last for years and year so I have bought a few things over the years. Have bought a couple of lovely warm jackets and hooded sweaters this year and will no doubt have them for msny many years. I sm still wearing one I bought in 2013 and it...
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    When your groceries come loose: The puzzling world of click and collect surprises

    I am just very glad I can go and get my own groceries and hope it doesn't change any time soon.
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    Car theft claims just jumped nearly 60 per cent! Should drivers everywhere be worried?

    The trouble is it doesn't matter where you live you pay the cost of the high car thefts etc even if you have the lowest. And as they said on the news last night even if the theft rates come down Australia wide insurance costs will not reduce. It's a no win for the consumer.
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    Riddle Word Unscramble 05.09.2025

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    Riddle What's this image saying?

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    Authorities launch probe after childcare centre mix-up alarms parents

    There is no way I would ever have picked up the wrong grand child, not that they were ever in child care. What about when you were putting them in the car seat? How much attention was he paying, very little it would seem. Personally I don't think there was any excuse for thst happening. Don't...
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    Surge in berry consumption prompts potential dimethoate restriction

    Australia continues to use alot of things that have been banned in many other parts of the world. You would think they would all be on the same page. There must be other less dangerous pesticides that can be used these days. More and more people are getting cancer these days, is it simply from...
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    Tasmanian caravan park won't let terminally ill resident sell home to fund treatment

    Councils are definitely becoming a total waste of money. They have zero compassion, common sense or any good ideas in today's society. They seem to prefer to just throw their weight around for no good reason and cause chaos. I feel so sorry for this lady and I am sure she is not the only one...
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    No toilets, no dignity—here's why an older traveller was forced to wet herself mid-flight

    That's a disgrace, not everyone can hang on and they had no right putting a plane in service with a toilet nkt operating. What on earth were they thinking, oh yeah profit comes before customer comfort. There will be no profit by the time refunds and compensation is sorted and downturn in...
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    Forced to choose between eating or heating: Inside the shocking energy trap leaving pensioners in the cold

    Have you not got anyone who could bring wood in for you. That's a real shame. I would if I lived near you. Gosh it is an easy thing for a neighbour to do. It's terrible to think people are going cold when there is actually an easy fix!
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    Forced to choose between eating or heating: Inside the shocking energy trap leaving pensioners in the cold

    The cost of living crisis is hitting right across the board and has for quite some time and is only going to get worse. State and federal governments have no idea how to bring it under control and there is only so much budgeting you can do with limited funds and rising costs. I hate to think...
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    When finances collide with family milestones, what's the best way to respond to this predicament?

    You have certainly got yourself in good there and your brother is not doing right by you at all. Usually though a credit card is only in one person's name but another person can have a card linked to the account. It is the name the credit card is in who is actually accountable for the debt...
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    Rare time capsule unveils treasures from 1991: 'It brought back so many memories'

    She certainly had a special way and touched so many people with her genuine compassion. It was a very sad day for the world when she died.
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    Are you paying too much for breakfast? Outrage erupts over shocking cafe prices!

    This site's for conversation pieces and let's face it we are not all going to agree on opinions, but we should all be able to do so in an amiable and tactful manner. No need for nastiness etc that's unnecessary .
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    ALDI shoppers are divided over tap-and-go fees—where do you stand?

    I only have a debit card but always insert it as I was told by the bank when I changed my accounts it was the cheapest option so that is what I do.
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