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    Checkout checkpoint shows why new exit gates leave shoppers divided

    I think the bigger stores employ people to look like ordinary shoppers to watch out for thieves.
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    Checkout checkpoint shows why new exit gates leave shoppers divided

    What happens if there were an emergency such as a fire? What a panic it would cause to exit.
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    Remember when cash was king? Some experts say it could all vanish in just three years

    No I wouldn't like to live without cash. One can't slip a few dollars to the grand kids occasionally. It's hard to split the bill when dinning out with friends. Many shopkeeper turn up their noses when you use your card for a $3 news paper. Can't tip a workman that has done an exceptional job...
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    Auto-tipping is creeping into Aussie dining—fair reward or sneaky fee?

    One wonders if the safe get this money anyway. Their wages should be high enough to cover tips. I do tip, but on the service given. I would refuse to eat there again if i have to haggle over paying a tip.
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    Wait, what’s this bin for? FOGO rollout leaves some residents guessing

    We have had a Fogo bin for over a year. Although there are only two of us we eat lots of veges and our waste food from meals goes in this bin. It gets full very quickly . We find our ordinary waste bin rarely gets full now. We keep our fogo bin next to our kitchen rubbish bin under the sink...
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    Australia lifts import ban as parasite outbreak raises alarm

    Homegrown for me. If USA beef comes here, I hope it is clearly marked impUSA as i for one, would not be comfortable in buying it.
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    FAST AND CHEAP: Will this retail addiction in Australia bite back hard soon?

    I'm not one that buys 56 new clothing per year. However, I'am often tempted with something pretty that catches my eye. Many women don't like to be seen in the same garment twice especially if you meet the same people regularly. Therefore a cheap throwaway is very tempting. I will try to do...
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    ‘Pride comes before a fall’: Derryn Hinch breaks silence on recent health woes

    I would try the drink if I knew what it was.
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    Fatal Victorian crash that saw 91yo driver hit three pedestrians puts focus on elderly driver rules

    Whenever a elderly driver is involved in any accident, the press unfairly always makes a point of publishing their age. Not so much with any other driver that had an accident.
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    Take up to 60% off ECOVACS’ smart robot cleaners this Amazon Prime Day

    Oh B***ar just bought one @ full price. Best thing since Sliced bread for us.
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    Shoppers trash store aisles, leave Kmart staff to clean up mess

    Its the way most people are brought up these days. No manners and no respect for things that aren't there's .
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    Hard to Handle: How Everyday Products Are Failing Older Australians

    The vacuum seal is a problem to me, the tag is never big enough to grip to tear it off.
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    Hard to Handle: How Everyday Products Are Failing Older Australians

    I can relate whole heartedly to this article, it sums it up completly. I'm considering buying a new TV, but am reluctant to do so as the thought of having to learn how to work it puts me off. Its the same with any new item I buy. I can relate to the difficulty of jar opening ,and items where...
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    Australians are pushing back on tipping—where do you stand?

    If you are paying by card, how do you know how the manager organises the tip?
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    DOCTOR'S ROOMS

    Took me a minuet... very funny
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    Australians are pushing back on tipping—where do you stand?

    I ordered a tumble dryer on line and was asked to nominate a tip for the delivery person. I nearly always tip on these occassion, but when asked before the goods even arrived I refused.
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    Shoppers frustrated over checkout practice in ALDI. Did this catch your attention, too?

    Yes, I was asked this week to show my bag in Aldi even though it looked flat and empty. I'm always happy to do so and I don't think it to be an imposition. When you have nothing to hide it's not an issue. I tend to show my bag to the staff anyway and always get a thank you for doing so.
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