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    Credit card scam hiding in plain sight?

    PayPal usually states the name that will appear on your credit card statement so, if it's different to the company's name, then you can recognise the transaction when it appears on your statement.
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    The government has asked for bold proposals. Maybe it’s time to consider taxing the family home

    In this article, they are actually discussing taxing “imputed rental income” (what a homeowner would pay in rent), which means that there would be tax on every home based on what rental income the home would generate if it was rented out. Nowhere does the article state that only rented...
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    Sacked at 63 yo for saying ‘he’—is this what work’s come to?

    This person is 'it', not 'they'. 'They' is plural, so if it identifies as neither male nor female, then the pronoun is 'it'. The only people who might not be female or male are those who are XXY (both male and female reproductive organs in some form or another).
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    ‘This place is a death trap’: One woman’s homebuying nightmare is a warning to us all

    This shows why you need to get a Building and Pest Inspection before buying!
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    Remember when cats were just…cats? Now they need paperwork and curfews

    I believe that if you own an animal, you should keep it on your property, whether it's a dog, cat, bird, horse, cow, etc, so it doesn't annoy anyone else. It's not too hard to build an enclosure for cats or keep them inside. My cats have lived long and healthy lives living totally inside or in...
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    He spent 35 years building his dream property—then someone else tried to claim part of it

    The people who have looked after the blocks as if they were their own might be able to keep the land under Squatter's Rights: In Australia, "squatters' rights," or adverse possession, allow a person to claim ownership of land they've occupied without the owner's permission for a specific...
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    Shocking theatre attitude exposed: Are you making this unforgivable mistake with your snacks?

    I can't stand the smell of popcorn and I don't ask that it's not eaten in theatres.
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    Another Double Rainbow

    Another Double Rainbow A double rainbow to the ground on both ends. One end of it was in the paddock, but I couldn't see a pot of gold.
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    You might be overpaying for electricity--here's what you might be missing

    What choice??? We only get Ergon (now owned by Energex) and that's it. There are no choice of provider in the country areas.
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    Discover the Surprising Investment Regret of Barefoot Investor Scott Pape - You Won't Believe What He Missed Out On!

    I also used Finn Peacock's information (from his website) to decide which panels, inverter, and installers to use. I then did a bit more research and found out that what he recommended was backed up by other reviews and information. It's worth a look if you are wanting to install solar.
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    ‘A ticking time bomb’: Why you should rethink your Christmas shopping this year

    Animals should never be given as presents unless the receiver wants one, is prepared to look after them, and is aware that the pet is going to be a present.
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    Venues across Australia spark debate by opting out of Australia Day celebrations

    Australia Day does not commemorate the arrival of Cook or the First Fleet because neither occurred in January. It commemorates the day that we became Australian Citizens and were no longer British Citizens. People need to check their history.
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    Feeding fiasco: This friendly act may land you a $30,000 fine

    Topknot pigeons are native to Australia.
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