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    Attention Centrelink recipients: Claim your energy bill rebate!

    Hmmmmmm this whole electricity mess was bought about by interference by Govt, who like dairy best deals cause a balls up in everything they touch; it should be a pre req before people get into parliament that they must borrow $150.000... buy a small business live, run and pay back the loan with...
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    Watt a relief! Queenslanders spark up with $1,000 electricity credit

    Sorry to hear the finances not so good in Qland, as in victoria, Winston Churchill said evrey time the Govt gives you one pound they have already taken two; so true
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    Drive smarter & save big: Where to find the lowest gas prices in Australia this week!

    Livin in rural victoria, is always hassles with prices, but since Liberty arrived there has been options never seen before, but many people are brain washed to continue to support the chain stores with the 4 cents off and still two wy Albo trips around, now Kokoda, walk, take him to the real...
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    CORONA KEROSENE HEATER TO CUT ELECTRICITY BILLS

    Maybe we need to learn the art of fire making, rubbing two sticks together hmmmm food tastes great when cooked with open fire
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    CORONA KEROSENE HEATER TO CUT ELECTRICITY BILLS

    while i am sharing some thoughts my disgust at the decision of the enquiry into chain stores, the way they operate is a shame on the public. 55 years ago i worked for a company that supplied food to the chain stores, each year the buyers would appear and tell the sad story about proposed cost...
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    CORONA KEROSENE HEATER TO CUT ELECTRICITY BILLS

    Morning, great to hear you are using options. Still the Govt does nothing to releave the rediculious high prices of electricity, giving huge profits to the distributors, I am so disappointed two way Albo, does not stand up and do something positive for the people, Shame on you Albo and the...
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    Experts weigh in about health benefit claims of apple cider vinegar

    Hello about 20 yrs ago i heard the same claims so went onto ACV but for my body there was no great response, the only thing that happened was the sourness of the A C V was terrible o after 2 months i stopped. now im om Sodium Ascorbate powder in the morning and organic hemp seed oil in the...
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    Mum's unapple-ing ALDI discovery sparks debate!

    Hello, an amazing fact, i am told there is a ban on apples from China, so everybody nods heaeds and says how wonderful, BUT the Chinese send apples to New Zealand where they are repacked and sent to Australia, Govt knows but again does nothing ,except give our primary producers difficult time...
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    Beware of ‘shrinkflation’: How to spot subtle rip-offs at the supermarket before it's too late!

    Morning all, its a pity our Govts do not put into action the laws and hot wind they talk about so much, they are like the barbers cat, on 90% if issues, where they shine is on salary increases for themselves, so sad they all seem to be the same, they should try living a life on $20,000.00/ year
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    Shoppers demand this Coles checkout change right away: ‘Makes so much sense’

    Well first ive not heard about swap a box, part of the hassle is people are lazy and wont return for reuse, living in the Mallee, when a european chain arrived you put a coin into the trolley and took all to the car returned trolley to store and received your coin back, shoppers at the store...
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    Powering up: Experts sound warning as Australian power prices stay shockingly high!

    I was wondering some time ago why there are so many suppliers of power, so i looked at some bills and found the supply charge of up to $1.30 / day and the famous solar rebate from 4 cents / unit being sold at up to 38 cents / unit, if the solar needs service it up to the owner to fix, at crazy...
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    Check your phones: Critical warning emerges amid the 3G network shutdown

    I am disguisted to hear the sop stories of the phone companies, way back when P M G would charge $1.00 rental for each phone plug in your house, they and all of them have taken us to the cleaners. It is essential to keep updating the I T supplier, as they have a grand vision to pay the CEO...
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    Bulk billing for lab tests

    Pathology is a marvelous creation, saves many lives and much mis diagonisis, ! it is a huge saving for us older generation, and it is really necessary for this service to continue to be supported by govt, it saves millions on dollars in hospital costs, it is my sincere hope that the up coming...
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    Airbnb cracks down on indoor surveillance

    Good to hear that they have taken seriously customer complaints, We have travelled the world using ABnB found excellent, but recently have to cancel i trip , due to cancer issues, i was aware there was a no compensation statement in the booking, however offered options, but when i wrote to...
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    How a stolen phone can lead to a $12,500 nightmare: ‘These things do hurt’

    Again we see the lack of responsibility on behalf of the bank, i have never heard that it is necessary to have code for security from the bank, they are getting lower in my opinion, causing stress to the small guy, helping others. I was told by Westpak that my credit card would not be...
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    Is your local bank shutting down? Westpac announces more branch closures

    Good morning, Im 78 yrs wnnt to the Commonwealth in Swan HIll to deposit funds for a freind in Peter McCallum, found closed for lunch, then when i went back they refused to take the deposit and advised because i was not a customer, i had to use the machine at the front, i did not bring my...
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    Survivors of a heart-stopping aeroplane nosedive receive shockingly inadequate compensation

    Morning,, yes i have experienced flight cancellations with jetstar but they were fantastic, recommend them every time,, on recent flights we are advised to keep seat belts fastened in cace of emergency, it is best advise. This airline was very fortunate that there was not total wipeout, wonder...
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    Government proposes changes to Aussies' superannuation—find out how this could affect you!

    Hi well another trick to allow Govt to waste more money, they should review some european countries Sweeden Norway , and others, its ok if your super is $30.00 to $1.00, have all the other benifits of the well paid public servants, but for people who have worked in own business or small...
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    Beloved chocolate company goes bust: The history of Australia's oldest chocolatier

    Hmmmm very sad, i worked at RedTulip chocolates many years ago, and enjoyed the challanges, businesses has, today is worse and it is hoped that the beautiful chocolate Hillier produced will be able to be continued, so we can enjoy the beautiful products with the possibility continueing...
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    Important pension changes you need to know about starting July 1

    Im 77 years, have saved for retirement, now as always those with some savings have been penalised . Politicans should try living on the pension for 6 months , minus their $24 for $1 from the tax payer
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