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    Political earthquake reshapes future, rivals plot comeback

    Japanese politics is as intriguing as watching two leatherback turtles mate....
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    Fined $237,000 for hiring someone to remove a century-old tree—fair punishment or too harsh?

    Would you be such a tree hugger if those "beautiful fast growing trees" posed a threat to person and property in the event of a storm? How about if a tree came through the roof, killing a family member? You would be the first to cry blue murder! Google the case of Gordon Timbs. He repeatedly...
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    SDC Trivia Game #836 - 08/09/2025

    I got 9 out of 10 (90%) answers correct on SDC Trivia Game #836 Question 1: 🟥 Question 2: 🟩 Question 3: 🟩 Question 4: 🟩 Question 5: 🟩 Question 6: 🟩 Question 7: 🟩 Question 8: 🟩 - Absolute guess! Question 9: 🟩 Question 10: 🟩 I'm fine with 90%!
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    SDC Trivia Game #836 - 08/09/2025

    Common Era (CE) and Before the Common Era (BCE) are now in common use to replace the antiquated Anno Domini (AD) and Before Christ (BC) designations. Suits me fine to rid the calendar system of any reference to religion.
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    Mystery leaves people puzzled as picnic table gains internet popularity

    Don't come to Perth if you don't want to see useless metal contraptions all over the CBD and suburbs.
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    Fined $237,000 for hiring someone to remove a century-old tree—fair punishment or too harsh?

    The relevance of a tree being "illegally" moved in Wales? ZERO! I recall that I live in Australia, not 15000 kms away.
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    Council forced to pay $500k for toxic waste clean-up as ratepayers bear the cost

    Drop the acetylene cylinders on Beijing, courtesy of the RAAF's F-35As.
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    The hidden road perk that could save you hundreds—and most Aussie drivers had no idea

    Like I would like to say that the use of like is most likely to be like a bit of an overkill. Hit the "like" button if you like.
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    The hidden road perk that could save you hundreds—and most Aussie drivers had no idea

    I haven't driven for 10 years and I knew about this in the eastern states.
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    SDC Trivia Game #835 - 07/09/2025

    I got 9 out of 10 (90%) answers correct on SDC Trivia Game #835 Question 1: 🟩 Question 2: 🟩 Question 3: 🟩 Question 4: 🟩 Question 5: 🟩 Question 6: 🟩 Question 7: 🟩 Question 8: 🟩 Question 9: 🟩 Question 10: 🟥- Duane or Diane? Sounds like a good title for a movie....
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    The ‘silent superbug’ that’s got health experts worried–and why it matters to every Australian family

    Where do you get your misinformation from? The back of a Corn Flakes box? Heard of the bubonic plague? For you information, that is a disease as well. 'The earliest record of it was the Yersinia pestis bacterium strain which was found in archaeological digs from about 3800 BC. Of course...
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    The ‘silent superbug’ that’s got health experts worried–and why it matters to every Australian family

    What in hell has a "patent" got to do with Mycoplasma genitalium? You can't patent a micro-organism unless it is isolated or genetically modified. Additionally, there is no evidence of Mycoplasma genitalium being synthetically produced in the laboratory, however, a genome was artificially...
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    Government to Wipe Centrelink Debts for Domestic Violence Survivors—A Long-Awaited Lifeline

    The abuse of the domestic violence system begins with the reporting of false allegations of domestic abuse. Police hear hundreds of instances of domestic violence per week, resulting a "he said....she said" scenario. The trouble is the police invariably side with the female, resulting in the...
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    SDC Trivia Game #834 - 06/09/2025

    I got 8 out of 10 (80%) answers correct on SDC Trivia Game #834 Question 1: 🟩 Question 2: 🟩 Question 3: 🟥 Question 4: 🟩 Question 5: 🟥 Question 6: 🟩 Question 7: 🟩 Question 8: 🟩 - Don't worry! Trump will proclaim himself as The Seal of America Question 9: 🟩 Question 10: 🟩 Par for the course.
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    New premium meat hits markets with record price tag

    Has anyone else noticed that the texture of lamb loin chops has deteriorated to the extent that it now has the tenderness of shoe leather? The price now is in excess of $35 per kg when ten years ago, $10 per kilo was considered over the top. But at least you could chew it all those years ago...
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    21 KMD stores are closing, but they promise a revamp that could change Aussie retail forever

    But....but....but.... What will the shareholders think? Shareholders first. The customer stone motherless last. Stiff shit for the greedy shareholders. I have never had shares and no superannuation since 2018. Just another form of gambling, but just on sleeping pills.
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    King Charles shares unexpected health update during hospital visit

    This top royal figure has opened up about his health to an elderly cancer patient. What did they talk about? So, Matthew Shinda is 73 years old. And Charlie boy is 76! Who is the elderly one? :ROFLMAO:
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    Aussies embrace 'No Spend September' as spring brings fresh opportunities

    It has been years since I had a five figure bank balance. At least I'm saving a little bit each fortnight from my Jobseeker payment so I can buy my beautiful @DLHM some wonderful birthday and Christmas presents. I got some great ideas to surprise her with!
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    4,600 homeowners to pocket refunds after $1 million council slip-up

    It makes you wonder how many more local councils doing the same thing.
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