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    Locals stood tall against McDonald’s—and showed the power of community isn’t lost

    I don't feed my grandchildren any of that greasy unhealthy crap. Subway is a better option.
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    'Scambling' is an online gambling scam targeting First Nations communities

    We had some "peabrain" right here on SDC, only a few days ago. Spruiking one of these sites. It was posted under the article of elderly woman being left critically ill in hospital, by a new member Beth Wilson.
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    Fashion giant’s $25 million consumer law fine exposes shopping rights every Aussie should know

    I stopped buying from these stores quite some time ago. Their range and style of product had become very poor. I shop on line with Temu now. Their range is enormous, delivered free to your door. On the whole the quality is better than that of most of Mosaic's brands and if you do wish to...
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    'And that's a positive?': Aussies slam ScoMo after spotting him with controversial figures

    Thanks Vegie my friend and I had a great time there, as usual, though the going and returning were a disaster. Smarty pants me, who thinks she is pretty up to date on scams got scammed on fake site doing required paperwork before leaving. Despite requesting "official" Indonesian government site...
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    How to outsmart a burglar…from an ex-burglar’s perspective

    If you are selling your home and have open house inspections, after the inspection time is over, double check that all your windows are locked. Groups have been known to keep the agent chatting while one of them will wander through the house and unlock a window.
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    'And that's a positive?': Aussies slam ScoMo after spotting him with controversial figures

    Just had a long flight back from Bali. Obviously the heads not working too well yet, lol.
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    'And that's a positive?': Aussies slam ScoMo after spotting him with controversial figures

    You really are loopy. After all Mr Trump keeps talking about fake news. Ever heard of IA. All these pictures came out to support Mr Trumps garbage.
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    Homebuyers beware: The shocking discovery inside this WA house for sale could cost you thousands

    Sorry but you are wrong. It is definitely not the real estate agents responsibility to prepare a home for sale. What on earth gives you that idea. The real estate agents sole responsibility is to sell the house. The responsibility for the condition of the house is the sellers. The agent...
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    President Donald Trump threatens new tariffs over Aussie tech rules

    A And I guess you think we should all just stand back and let the bully boy rule the world. You need to get out from under that rock.
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    President Donald Trump threatens new tariffs over Aussie tech rules

    Lone yheb Like the rest of us. Have their eyes and ears open and their heads pulled out of their rear ends.
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    President Donald Trump threatens new tariffs over Aussie tech rules

    The problem being that while parents are responsible for what their children do there are many totally irresponsible parents out there. A big percentage of them spend half their life on their phones watching a lot of this crap themselves to be bothered with what their kids are doing or are too...
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    Should we start fining phone users on footpaths? This mayor says yes!

    People are phone obsessed these days and it's not just the people you need to keep dodging on city streets. Yesterday, whilst having a meal with a friend in a local Cafe we had to listen to a woman, on speaker, planning her daughters wedding, at the top of her voice. This conversation went on...
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    The ‘closing down’ sale scam: Why some bargains are never what they seem

    A little off subject, but I have noticed recently a lot of Facebook ads for adoption and rehoming of teacup puppies. chihuahuas. WestHighland whites, yorkies, etc . Also Maine Coon kittens. These sites are scams. The types of pets offered are usually highly sought after and in many cases...
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    Landlords say pets destroy homes—tenants say they’re family. Who’s right?

    Why would you try to scratch you door with a fork Vegie???
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    Landlords say pets destroy homes—tenants say they’re family. Who’s right?

    Sorry Vegie, I have to agree with others on this. My two little Tibetan spaniels have made a right mess of my glass sliding door. Maybe it's just poor quality glass. I don't know, but my husband and I also encountered scratched glass doors on quite a few occasions during our years of flipping...
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    Landlords say pets destroy homes—tenants say they’re family. Who’s right?

    Unfortunately there is no way to force a tenant to pay up for damage and a very large percentage of renters don't have any money behind them. A lot of them even get their bond money from state housing authorities . How much can you raise the pet bond?We had to recarpet three bedrooms and a...
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    Landlords say pets destroy homes—tenants say they’re family. Who’s right?

    Unfortunately, to my detriment, I have discovered that most pet owners (renters) are not responsible and the bond doesn't even begin to cover the damage. People with destructive dogs are usually too lazy to train them, and in turn are also too lazy to look after the property. Believe it ir not...
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