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    The ‘no exceptions’ path forward for tax reform

    gst was supposed to get rid of all the other taxes.........it didn't ...it changed the name "tax"and increased the fees /prices accordingly, "sales tax/stamp duty.."went from 2-3% to 10% gst... govt NEVER get rid of a tax, they just change the name of it. eg levee, surcharge ,penalty...
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    Uber ignored older users for too long—until now

    FINALLYit had to come from USA stupid Aussie companies will now break their necks to copy...OLD PEOPLE ARENT COMPUTER SMART we are old not stupid...companies are missing out by getting sucked in to technology , by all means its wise to do so but not ONLY so offer the ones with money to still...
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    Cash isn’t dead yet: Big banks and retail giants unite to save Armaguard – and keep your money moving

    what about war in the future ,shutting down the populations cash or electronic payment system will be better than bombs and bullets not to mention computers, just imagine if an enemy bombed out our electric systems (theres not many) and it wouldn't be that hard with todays technology
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    Still Love Your Phone? Here Are the Best SIM-Only Deals in Australia Right Now

    try Kogan...I did $130for 1 year. works out..$10 80per month pay annually never had a problem unlimited calls text etc very good service
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    Alright, be honest...how do you feel about BIG W stocking a MAGA hat?

    good old big w. anything for a quid......shame on you ....this is AUSTRALIA we have enough incompetent politicians without adopting one from USA
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    ‘A tariff would be devastating’: Are we heading for a prescription crisis?

    we cant afford the wages to make them here, like our minerals soon we wont be able to afford to dig up We have to stop WAGE increases, they only up the prices. we really need wage reduction ...that cant ever happen unfortunately. but thats what we need We are at the moment the highest paid...
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    Higher asset thresholds deliver bigger Age Pension cheques from 1 July – by Noel Whittaker

    the rise on my pension went totally on my crumpets...took the lot, but all the other groceries went up...so please no more rises, my groceries bill increases three times the increase. Ive scrapped the crumpets but still the rest are dearer
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    Bargain turns into nightmare after $600 deal goes wrong

    I have just discovered that unless the advertiser displays a ABN NO.there is nothing any consumer affairs etc.can do. and legally they can keep our money with imunity. all Aust organisations can do is ASK politely for the return of money.THIS is true I have learned the hard way
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    Kmart shoppers snap up $5.50 kitchen gadget driving online buzz

    and theres heaps more things like this instead of complaining about prices ..dont buy it, set about getting a replacement, I recently welcomed back the' scorched peanut bar but the price ?,,wow no thanks I will live without it, same thing with crumpets. from $1.20 to$3.00 sorry ,no thanks ,I...
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    After Louis lost $109k to scammers, banks are finally combatting the 'flaw' the scammers used

    the banks are working very hard to remove THEIR liability not so sure about the customer 's problem..the bank are more interested in eliminating jobs for a more self serve situation and less liability for the bank
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    Would you have spotted the red flag on this $2,849 receipt? This man didn’t—and it nearly cost him big

    LEARN one thing our consumer laws apply ONLY to Australian companies. no ABN no protection ...take no notice if they say money' ' back warranty'....NO ABN no safety...buying is risky....remember NO ABN. 50/50 chance of losing the cash
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    No husband, no kids, no regrets—why her $1.6m retirement plan has everyone talking

    you may be a little out when you consider a house in 2001 was$ 65000 and is now 1.5 million, ( in my case ), personally I think a super fund balance of 1.5 million makes one wonder how much it will be in 10 or 15 yrs, personally I think a super bal of 2 million will be a common valuation that...
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    No husband, no kids, no regrets—why her $1.6m retirement plan has everyone talking

    marriage today is a business.....with women being the senior partner (financially) not necessarily from input
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    Cost of living relief kicks in July 1: What Aussies can expect

    surely $42 per day is good value for polies wages (perhaps wages is the wrong word 'gifts'would be better)...thats $588 per fortnight..RISE...versus $4.20 pension rise wow!
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    Cost of living relief kicks in July 1: What Aussies can expect

    how exciting ..I can now re commence buying my crumpets which I had to forgo when the price doubled year ago unfortunately the crumpets will blow the entire rise in the pension but boy... what a weekend I will have,80yrs of age and celebrating being able to once again buy crumpets talk about...
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    Are you getting ripped off at Sydney’s fanciest restaurants? The hidden bill detail everyone’s missing

    I experienced this in America (where it is the custom) and I left a 10% tip and got abused by the waiter...thats where this tipping thing gets out of hand (it appears to be compulsory in use) the same would happen here eventually . I think its outrageous that I must be compulsory forced to tip...
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    Queensland government announces more than half a billion dollars for homeless services

    negative gearing is the cause of houses going up, well paid earners can either pay tax or buy a second house with the money, its a no brainer. Why not allow only a second house only for a sound investment, reduce the burden on the gov, pension wise and stay out of the purchase of a third house...
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    Is this more ‘enshittification’? Shoppers furious over bag changes in massive supermarket chain

    jo ...you are a very obedient shopper...just keep doing as you are told, you are Avery obedient citizen
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    Is this more ‘enshittification’? Shoppers furious over bag changes in massive supermarket chain

    any time spent "chatting with the manager will be time out of your life,Better counting cracks in the footpath.
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    Is this more ‘enshittification’? Shoppers furious over bag changes in massive supermarket chain

    people are unaware of the quantity of bags used each week by these stores and over app 300 stores it runs into millions per day. At the price customers have to pay per bag is outrageous considering the few cents cost, I suspect these bags are among the most profitable line the stores carry(it...
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