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    Aussies make common bin mistake, get tagged without realising

    Only 3 bins? My council has now lumped me with a purple bin for bottles & glass jars. No extra charge......yet 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤬🤬🤬🤬
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    ‘No second chances’: Avoiding retirement money mistakes you can’t undo

    I did not make any mistakes. I can only tell you of my experience. Why is it so difficult for people to believe what happened? I am pleased for everyone for whom the system functioned correctly. I was unable to make phone contact with Centrelink so decided to just sit tight until my birthday. I...
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    ‘No second chances’: Avoiding retirement money mistakes you can’t undo

    I did & was rejected & told to apply when I turn 67. I have now re applied. Still waiting
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    SDC Trivia Game #756 - 20/06/2025

    10/10 for me. Very rare 🤣🤣🤣 I got 10 out of 10 (100%) answers correct on SDC Trivia Game #756 Question 1: 🟩 Question 2: 🟩 Question 3: 🟩 Question 4: 🟩 Question 5: 🟩 Question 6: 🟩 Question 7: 🟩 Question 8: 🟩 Question 9: 🟩 Question 10: 🟩
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    Manual car shortage drives up roadwork costs across Australia

    I got my licence in a manual car and have driven predominantly manual vehicles although my last car was auto. Back in a manual now & loving it. I am definitely less concerned about this car being stolen.
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    ‘No second chances’: Avoiding retirement money mistakes you can’t undo

    That was definitely my experience. I applied online & the message only.tje site was that I was not eligible & to wait until It is definitely tricky. The alternative is to physically go to Centrelink for help. You may need to make an appointment. The staff in the office in my area are wonderful...
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    ‘No second chances’: Avoiding retirement money mistakes you can’t undo

    That was definitely my experience. I applied online & the message only.tje site was that I was not eligible & to wait until my birthday
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    ‘No second chances’: Avoiding retirement money mistakes you can’t undo

    I initially checked through Retirement Essentials who advised that I could apply 13 weeks prior. They are charging around $670 to apply on your behalf.
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    ‘No second chances’: Avoiding retirement money mistakes you can’t undo

    It certainly is a minefield. I applied for the age pension 6 weeks prior to my 67th birthday & was not permitted to apply until my birthday. It then takes up to 4 weeks to process so I am still waiting. I do have the low income health care card which gives concessions on medication and utilities...
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