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    Discover 8 ALDI essentials for 2025 under $10 and check if your top picks are here

    We had to buy. Special toaster cause it’s so good. Good tho now I can toast crumpets without sticking. 🤣
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    Public toilets now need a secret key—yes, really

    We were at a public toilet where the disability toilet was locked. There was a couple with the lady in a wheelchair who needed assistance. I offered to take her into the ladies, but I understood when she declined. Then we decided I would stand outside the ladies toilet and advise anyone...
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    Brain scans reveal why your grandkids can't stop scrolling—and what Australian families can do

    I wonder if this includes children playing educational games e.g trivia, scrabble, chess, etc. I know I am always learning even at my age
  4. M

    New photos raise fresh questions about world leader’s health

    Blood thinners and it looks like the spot a cannula get put in. He should take his own advice. Too old to be of use
  5. M

    Unusual security step promises stronger protection for savings

    AI is already working on face recognition. Do not have false hopes of security
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    Here's the shocking truth about sexual abuse in later life—and how older Aussies can fight back

    I believe financial abuse, especially by family is so much higher than stated. The mother/father would not report their own children. I have noticed it’s coercion by manipulation
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    How to outsmart a burglar…from an ex-burglar’s perspective

    As a young child in the Netherlands it was a blast from the past. We had a piece of rope dangling from the inside handle, which could be reached from the letter slot and gain entry anytime I wanted. Such a sad state of affairs we now have to be so vigilant.
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    When retail strategy meets social media gold: The Officeworks controversial starter kit that had Australia laughing

    Wow so she thinks being Australian is being crude and swearing? This lady is describing exactly why I would not waste my money seeing so called comedians. This clip is so ridiculous and she feels it’s important enough to make a video ????
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    Barking danger: Why seniors are bearing the brunt of Australia’s dog attack surge

    Dogs are indeed a problem, but I am more scared of the youths hanging around shopping centres. At least the law will take action with dogs, if you can find an owner. Youths are let off to do the same thing next night, and are actively recruited by crime gangs as they don’t fear a penalty
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    Safety first: Why the this vehicle recall matters for Australian drivers

    You will be lucky to find a dealer accepting warranty work. We used to have a choice of three. Funny they all stopped doing Fiat warranty work around the same time.
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    Grannymum proves doubters wrong as twins at 60 show what it means to defy expectations

    The decrease in teenage mothers since 2010.? Could this be because of the baby Bonus era? We are now reaping the consequences with youth crime from that era
  12. M

    Great Aussie buffet bonanza: When KFC let you fill your boots for $13

    So you don’t know how it is prepared.
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    ALDI says it 'won’t be beaten on the cost of your weekly shop'—here’s what that actually means

    I love the lack of music at Aldi. I can do my shop and only have to duck into the big two for what I missed.
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    Apartment drama explodes after mysterious notes—Are you making this mistake with your neighbors?

    Yes the problem at most places are noise and tenants not picking up dog doo. Sadly it seems only some think the rules apply to them. Don’t get me started on parking.
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    Is this luxury development about to change the face of this peaceful Aussie holiday town?

    Having seen The “progress” at Port Macquarie I would say No it is not possible, it is detrimental to the conservation of flora and fauna
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    Australia’s care crisis is growing—is your family ready for the challenge?

    It all started to go wrong when the government decided aging in your own Home would save them money. How can anyone afford $500,000 to get the care aged parents need. Getting a couple of hours help inside the home, an hour gardening is not caring - it is lack of care. Daily medication...
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