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    Woman sues famous transportation app after series of discriminatory treatment

    Some taxi drivers won't turn up if you have a Taxi Subsidy Card from our State Government. Just because it is half fare, that is discrimination as well.
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    Shopper shares lesser-known money-saver rule at her local hardware store!

    Not just Bunnings, JB Hi Fi receipts are handy to keep on their website. Had an item that didnt' work and that was replaced, going back a while now, but all my receipts for JB's are on thier website.
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    Mastercard is dropping card numbers—here's why it could change the way you pay forever

    My bank is getting rid of physical tokens for logging into your account, you need an app to generate a token number. Not happy with this situation. I am trying to get rid of apps off my phone, don't need more like this. If I do online banking and purchasing it is at home. How are these biometric...
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    'It was terrifying': Homeowner uncovers an unbelievable surprise in his suburban backyard

    I would be going in the other direction and leave it up to a snake catcher. Yikes.
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    Residents outraged: Could your neighbourhood be next in disturbing 'maggot invasion'?

    Living in a block of units, no one but a couple of tenants, understands how to use red or yellow bins properly. There are always maggots in one of the bins and the people using that bin never wash it out. It is left to other tenants so now we have a problem where noone wants to touch that...
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    Looming money overhaul spells danger for cash users! Here's what you can do

    How do you pay a vet in cash? My vet bills are usually so high that I wouldn't carry that sort of cash with me, safely. I do, however, agree that cash should be accepted in certain places not just cards.
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    Are you enjoying online shopping lately? See how much Aussies spend on trending buys!

    I only buy from the group "One Day Closer to Rain" on Facebook. They also have a website you can look at. So far they have been very reliable. I wouldn't touch Marketplace or any other pop up site.
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    Could NDIS reform mistakes leave you or your loved ones at risk? Find out how

    I know some people are ripping off the system while others who desperately need the help are not getting it. It seems as if once you get it, there are no checks and balances. I think the concept was good but it hasn't been thought out properly or had the correct checks put on some people.
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    Some of my collection of Broome in 2022

    Amazing photography, love them.
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    ‘World-leading’: new system promises to make ID verification a breeze

    I have a family member who works in computer security and he saws beware QR codes. I would prefer the old system at the moment.
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    ‘Act quickly’: The dangerous scam trick fooling Australians right now

    I am sick of receiving supposedly my.gov emails. Just bin them and go on to their website to see if there are actually any messages. You just have to be so careful nowdays.
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    This state is on the brink of a health crisis. Will this affect other Aussie states soon?

    I just had a first meeting with the general surgical doctors the other day, only waited a couple of months. The doctors were marvellous people. Then at the end of 2024 I had to go into ED which was an eye opener for me. Again staff excellent in a very busy setting and very helpful. The people...
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    Christmas morning at home

    Gorgeous dogs, the eyes say it all.
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    Extortion scam

    Another one I got was from Australia Post saying a delivery I had couldn't be delivered, was being held at the post office and I would have to pay an amount to have it redelivered to my home. I have an Australia Post account and knew that the parcel I was waiting for wasn't at the post office. I...
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    Is HMPV on the rise? Here's what we know about the emerging virus

    Have chronic lung problems, I am tired of people who are sick going out in public and spreading their germs. I have taken to wearing masks again to try and protect me and anyone around me. Routinely check for covid, RSV and influenza. But you cannot stop idiots from spreading their germs. Makes...
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    Is your privacy at risk? Aussie’s unsettling phone call raises alarm over scams

    I am tired of emails claiming to be My Gov - all scams - just put them in the spam folder and double check in my My Gov account - usually nothing there. I hope I would never fall for one of them. If unsure, ring the number on the Australian Government website.
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    Transform Your Home with These 8 Genius Cleaning Hacks Approved by the Pros!

    I use old fashioned gumption on my vanity basin and glass top stove with a microfibre cloth and then wipe over with paper towels. Better than the expensive recommended cleaning they told me about when they put the stovetop in. Gumption also on tiles in shower keeps them clean with a little elbow...
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    Woolworths introduces new security feature to boost Everyday Rewards account protection

    It doesn't say anything about having to do a pin when you are in store, does it? I think I understood it to be with online shopping?
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    Popular Aussie retailer to close 160 stores—are you ready to say goodbye?

    On one item said product of India?
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    CARAMILK Cheesecake

    Sounds delicious but I cannot eat chocolate. Looking forward to more of your seasonal receipes.
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