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    I Have Been Banned From Both Branches of Chemist Warehouse In Ipswich By Their Franchisee

    I have been using Chemist Warehouse since it took over my Amcal stores. I have never had so many stuff ups in my prescriptions in the last year, those that needed filling weren't and those that didn't, were filled costing me money. I will now be going to Terry White's starting the new year even...
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    Government launches plan to bolster health and well-being of millions of Aussies

    I am in a region I live in a regional city and have the same problem. My health is now failing and I will be needing a carer soon. What am I supposed to do with the three I care for? The programs are fine for those in the city but not for Rural and Regional Australia. A significant rise in the...
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    New year, new support: Carer allowance and other Centrelink payments to increase for over 1 million Aussies

    Don't put Carers into the same lot as those on Unemployment Benefits. Carers work damn hard for what they get. If those on Carer Payment and Carer Allowance charged the Government what is charged in the private sector, the Government would go broke. I look after 3 family members, one with a...
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    New year, new support: Carer allowance and other Centrelink payments to increase for over 1 million Aussies

    Pensioners get a rise twice a year, Carer Allowance get a rise once per year. My Carer Allowance just covers the cost of petrol for the fortnight (going to Doctors, physio and other health professionals).
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    Shocking price hikes: See which Christmas foods at Woolworths and ALDI are secretly costing you more

    I have not been able to buy smaller size turkey or chicken this year. Last year size 32 turkey for $27 now the only ones available size 34 for $40. Chicken was size 24 for 13.20 now size 32 for $18. They make you buy the larger size as they don't get the smaller ones in, now food will be...
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    Australia Post hints at price jumps for several services

    I have a PO Box due to the fact that I have a pub and a Maccas down the road and the customers use my letterbox as a rubbish bin. Cost of the box is becoming unviable but what am I to do if I don't want my mail destroyed.
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    Shifting meat consumption trends: How rising prices and changing preferences are impacting Australia's economy

    I buy my Beef, Lamb and Pork straight from a farmer. The meat is cheaper and better quality.
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    Drink that nearly exploded

    My father drank a glass every day to replenish salts and minerals. He was a heavy drinker so I guess it helped him.
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    Teen driver charged with serious offences after allegedly hiting grandmother and granddaughter

    Don't crush the car, give it to some poor person that cannot afford to buy one via Salvos or St. Vinnies.
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    Ben Fordham's ‘embarrassing’ scam discovery: ‘I swear I have not spent any money with OnlyFans’

    I also check my account a few times a day. Someone tried to scam me of $225 from Amazon. I was able to get on it pretty quickly. But the wait to get it back stopped me from buying food.
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