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    Road deaths soar to 15-year high as campaigner demands jail time for repeat offenders

    Yes, losing five people a day is something that needs to be tackled. However, what is the increase in driver hour numbers now compared to some point in the past when the death rate was lower? We have a greater number of vehicles on the roads, some driving safer cars, where the road surface has...
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    Council pet limits spark state-wide debate as families face 'heartbreaking' choices

    These sorts of limits have been in place for many council areas for years. The term at rangers' discretion worries me as we have too many interpretations of what is and what is not the meaning of the legislations.
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    Major energy bill shake-up puts savings front and centre for Australian households

    I find it worrying that we now have time of use prices in place from 07:00am to 10:00pm 7 days a week 52 weeks of the year. The reason to incentivize customers to change their power usage to cheaper times. So, we now need to have our evening meal and shower at midnight, get up at 5:00am to do...
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    ‘Unconscionable conduct’: Optus’s $100m penalty sends a powerful warning to big business about how they treat customers

    OPTUS and possibly all TELCOs are now introducing payment by subscription only. What is payment by subscription? The telco will deduct an estimated amount from your card account, without advising how much, you will then be able to go online and look up your invoice, receipt. You will not have a...
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    Big internet shake-up promises lightning-fast speeds sooner than you think

    Yes the telcos will provide the extra speed at no cost, while charging those who cannot even get decent speeds (above 20mBps download and 4Mbps upload more. The other favorite is to close a plan with slow speeds and force customers onto higher speed and cost plans.
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    Who should set the speed limit—locals or the law? Frustrated residents swap signs to make their point

    Local councils have too much say in road rules now. There are different interpretations for some road rules and drives do not know what is what. Councils should be policed as to how they carryout the implementation of road rules.
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    These green bins have everyone talking—but only a few know the full story

    These might be good for urban dwellers, however rural dwellers having to have one and pay for the service is a bit much. Why should someone with 20 hectares need a green waste bin?
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    Still Love Your Phone? Here Are the Best SIM-Only Deals in Australia Right Now

    This is misleading in that the quote cost is for a limited period only.
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    Pay at the pump or pay per kilometre—what’s the better deal?

    Why is it that vehicle registration and third party insurance also being funded by how far you drive formula? This would need to be tailored to cover remote and regional vehicles where the distance driven are larger.
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    This Unusual Security Trick Is Splitting Aussies—Would You Try It for Your Business?

    It is a great way to make the point. You see so many drivers just ignoring the sign, something practical needs to be done to emphasize the point.
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    Still Love Your Phone? Here Are the Best SIM-Only Deals in Australia Right Now

    Why allow the telcos to have limited time plans here, when the real cost is hidden in the detail.
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    Worried about diabetes and rising grocery costs? This health debate could affect both

    And where would the extra money go, helping to find a cure, probably not consolidated revenue more likley.
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    Young pollies want tax reform—but it’s the older Aussies who’ll pay for it

    Just how many subsidies do seniors get, first home buyers grant, maternity leave paid now with superannuation, childcare assistance and the list goes on. When do the seniors get a break?
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