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    Energy giant ENGIE admits misleading customer about power prices after 'deceptive and misleading' behaviour

    The best way to complain would be for lots of Engie customers to switch to another supplier.
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    Melbourne mother says her medical insurer won't cover the treatment that could save her life

    This is irrelevant. People pay taxes, including the Medicare levy and get all the benefits as a permanent resident without being an Australian citizen.
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    One neighbour’s complaint just cost this Aussie $80 a month—could it happen on your street too?

    I wouldn't like to see that caravan (almost permanently) parked next door to my house. If the owners can afford that caravan, European holidays, etc, then surely $80 a month to store the caravan appropriately isn't going to break the bank.
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    Facebook Marketplace $120,000 car theft turns into seller’s worst nightmare

    Bastards! Some pretty harsh judgements by people on this platform as well.
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    The $146,000 installation that became Australia's most expensive week-long joke

    This seems to be a classic example of the naivety or stupidity of some people who manage to get elected to local Government.
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    ‘A bit scary’: Perth mum's sudden encounter reminds us why prevention beats treatment

    Lucky Lady. In a similar experience, I once got a bee sting on my ankle while gardening. I brushed away the bee, checked that the sting was not present and continued gardening. That night (or was it the next night, I can’t remember) in bed it was so painful I went to A&E at almost midnight. I...
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    Should we start fining phone users on footpaths? This mayor says yes!

    When I see them coming, I stand still, turn sideways or my back to them, look aimlessly into the distance and prepare for a collision. Don't mess with old people!
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    Politicians want to tax inheritances again! Shouldn’t retirees have a say first?

    2% over $5m is peanuts so I'm fully in support. In most countries that do have an inheritance tax, it's much higher than that.
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    Grandpa's 'proper talking-to': One senior's roadside rescue captures hearts nationwide

    I've called wildlife rescue people a few times recently for different animals - wonderful people.
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    Airports should be strict with everyone—so how did a TV favourite get away with this?

    I wonder if the same rule applies to taking pictures or film from the observation windows. I'm sure I've seen film on social media of baggage handlers throwing our luggage around.
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    Planning trip to New Zealand? New changes could hit your wallet

    While most tourists treat the environment responsibly and with respect, there are far too many that don't so there is a cost to maintaining these places in the condition that we expect. Charging a modest fee to visit those places is reasonable to install facilities and maintain the site. $36 is...
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    SDC Trivia Game #806 - 09/08/2025

    The correct answer to Q1 is 3. Replace tyres after 50, 100 and 150,000 miles. The first set is not a replacement and you don't need to replace them after 200,000 unless you intend to drive further which is not part of the question.
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    You won’t believe who gets $2 million payout after wrongful conviction

    The $2m payment to Ms Folbigg is not based on what she deserves as much as what the State can afford and how much tax payer money should be given to her. Raise your hand if you are prepared to pay more tax so Ms Folbigg gets more compensation. I am still livid about the amount of tax payer...
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    A single piece of paper is all it takes to trap you— and they could strike while you sleep

    If it's that easy to remove the ring and it doesn't compromise the security of the locking mechanism, then why is it there?
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    Major rule shake-up nears arrival—are you primed for new system

    The purpose of getting a passport is to travel overseas so it seems ridiculous to say that applying online: "For seniors, this could mean . . . . . no need to arrange transport or wait in line."
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    The postie signed her name… That’s when the trouble began.

    Nothing missing yet but several times parcels have been left on the doorstep while we were home but the doorbell didn't ring. The doorbell is immediately above the spot where the parcels are placed and I've even put a label under it stating "DOOR BELL" just in case they are so dumb they don't...
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    He spent $500,000 trying to stop the sea—now he’s in hot water with the council

    It was foolish to undertake such a project without checking where his property boundary was and applying for planning permission.
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    SDC Trivia Game #795 - 29/07/2025

    Re Q4, surely B and D are so closely related that either answer would be correct. Air pressure decreases because the atmosphere is thinner (lower density). A thinner atmosphere also “means molecules are more spread out, making the air less effective at retaining heat”.
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    Are You Ready for Australia’s Drastic New Internet Rules? Face Age & ID Checks Could Change How You Go Online Forever

    I know I'm stating the obvious but I'm sure that most participants in this website know how to conduct themselves responsibly, but the rules have to apply to everybody, especially those that can't act responsibly or deliberately act maliciously. Also, to protect those less capable.
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    Are You Ready for Australia’s Drastic New Internet Rules? Face Age & ID Checks Could Change How You Go Online Forever

    The web has become a medium for a lot of wrongdoing; stalking, child abuse, deep fakes, inciting violence, scams and extortion, to name but a few. It’s no longer as simple as; ”just to search the web”. These changes are not much more than it takes to get a passport or MyGov account. So, this is...
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