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    If you’ve ever worried about getting older in the bush…this will hit home

    Aged care workers are paid a pittance for the important job they do. It must be such a difficult role to fulfill and thankless at times. Perhaps it would be prudent to raise their pay Maybe profit is more important than ensuring carers get what they need to continue with this essential...
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    Calls for changes to mental health funding as Toowong Private Hospital set to close after nearly 50 years

    Very sad for people who need this kind of d of treatment. Exorbitant fees for one to one sessions. Who can afford that much? $900+??? That would depress me.
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    Join 10 million Aussies scoring $1,500+ tax refund—check if you qualify

    I don’t earn enough to pay tax so no refund for me..
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    Aussie Family's Shocking Ferry Outburst: You Won't Believe What They Accused a Solo Female Traveller of Doing!

    I thought the Captain of a ship was the legal person of Authority. But I wouldn’t hold too much hope for the peace-loving Balinese putting their foot down and calling a spade a spade like we would
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    'I’m a little stuck in a bind’: Controversial billionaire implodes on live TV! What happened?

    I am not in a position to be interviewed about my role in society. Musk must have I am not in a position to be interviewed about my views on society. Musk must have known that he would encounter difficulties handling a narcissist personality like Trump. But then Musk may have a similar...
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    How to live on a budget in retirement

    I have regularly used all the suggestions
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    Australia Post responds to surge in attacks with urgent new move

    Yes I did read a suggestion that pepper spray could blind someone. That suggestion was from a reader. But I was responding to the Post Office’s recommendation that citronella spray be used by posties. There was no suggestion from the Post Office that pepper spray was recommended. That was my...
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    SDC Trivia Game #744 - 08/06/2025

    Got 90% today and I got the artist of Mona Lisa one wrong which I should have known!!! Very cross with myself….
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    Aussie Family's Shocking Ferry Outburst: You Won't Believe What They Accused a Solo Female Traveller of Doing!

    No I’ve never experienced such behaviour from fellow travellers. It must have been quite frightening especially since she was travelling alone. What a bad look. And the other day that same ferry was overturned by a wave. Lucky no one was killed. I have been on that trip and often counted...
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    You won't believe this $3 Bunnings trick that could save your dying house plants!

    Good idea to water with the spikes when you are awar. I’ll try them. I usually get a friend to water them a couple of times a week since we usually only go away in Winter.
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    How to dry laundry without a dryer when it's cold or wet outside

    That’s fresh air smell and the cost of using an electric dryer is prohibitive anyway and can damage clothes
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    How to dry laundry without a dryer when it's cold or wet outside

    I don’t have a tumble dryer and don’t want one. I hang washing under my el fresco area and they dry reasonably quickly. I have always liked the fresh air small that comes from hanging in the wind. Perth has such a dry climate drying clothes is not really a problem
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    Fans react to singer’s heartbreaking revelation before untimely death at 79

    Very sad to hear. Hearing quite a few cancer diagnosis recently. RIP Marcie
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    Lawsuit reveals widespread misconduct at major lender, puts home loans at risk

    Pathetic that these shonky franchises are allowed to operate. We once trusted the Bank but can’t trust anyone now!
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    Are your Centrelink payments 'on hold'? Here's why you don't have to worry

    Thank you for keeping us informed. I haven’t had a message but I am aware and will delete if it be looks dodgy
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    Last Eungella dairy farm closing as milk becomes 'cheaper than water'

    Very sad another example of takeover by big business.
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    Urgent warning urges Aussies to rethink travel to popular holiday hotspot

    Yes that’s what I meant to say, they are facing rising seas as well. Not a good choice I would say!!!! Global Warming???
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    Urgent warning urges Aussies to rethink travel to popular holiday hotspot

    Never been to Male but would expect people to follow the advice for travelling to places where there may be unrest. If they don’t do this then they can’t complain if there’s unfortunate incidents
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    Australia Post responds to surge in attacks with urgent new move

    Pepper spray has not been mentioned!!!!
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    Australia Post responds to surge in attacks with urgent new move

    Very sorry to see that these dogs are not restrained and have bitten posties. You would think that the owners have more control. It’s a good idea to provide these citronella sprays for posties to defend themselves Maybe dog owners of the attacking dogs should be charged with possessing a...
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