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    Would you pay this much for a drink? Shocking cinema price sparks backlash

    Take you own water bottle filled at home!
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    Proposed Federal Budget includes updates for pensioners. See how this can affect the senior community

    It sounds like you will reach the safety net early.
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    Vaccine mix-up leaves woman fighting for her life—could it happen to you?

    I doubt this happened in Australia as we GPs don't even have BCG vaccine. It's given at hospital TB clinics.
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    Woman loses $33,000 in a dental procedure gone wrong—find out how to prevent her mistake

    She should sue him for damages. He should be covered by his indemnity insurance even if he's deregistered.
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    General Discussion Thread 19.03.2025

    Breakfast Delight cereal, it was a semolina cereal, but normal semolina doesn't taste the same. Also Rice a Riso Spanish flavour, I used to love this and would like a recipe for it. Also certain biscuits including honey snaps, Peak Freans golden puffs and the very dark rectangular chocolate...
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    Experts Shocked: The Ultimate Fridge Organisation Guide is Here – Find Out Where You've Been Going Wrong and Where to Really Put Your Tomato Sauce!

    I keep anything that's been opened eg sauces, in the fridge. My son maintains they don't need to go in there and keeps his on his dining table. We keep bread in the freezer. And we have tomato sauce, not ketchup.
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    This shocking bridal look has the internet in an uproar – would it be your choice?

    I think it looks lovely, and not revealing like some bridal outfits which have o hanging out, undies visible etc. The bouquet is also lovely. But I think the bouquet would look better if the lower part thinned out and was trailing.
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    The Shocking Reason This Young Man's Death Could Have Been Prevented – Don't Ignore the Deadly Cost of Prescription Hikes!

    Our pharmaceuticals are subsidised, thank goodness, so no PBS script should cost more than about $30 / $7.70 for health care card holders. We do not have to watch our insurance, as stated in the article, as the only drugs covered by our private health funds are non-PBS items. Most drugs for...
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    Major healthcare upgrade rolls out—new way to get support without leaving home

    A doctor doing telehealth would hardly need to be wearing her stethoscope around her neck!
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    This one mistake could slash your Centrelink payments! Here's how you can prevent it

    So what do you do if the balance of your savings account fluctuates up and down? I manage to save a fair bit of my pension as I don't have many expenses. Are you supposed to inform Centrelink if you save some of your income?
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    Senior in care loses thousands of dollars to an unexpected robber. Here's how you can protect yourself

    Our mum was in a good nursing home, but a few of her things were stolen. These included a new expensive bottle of Chanel perfume, still in its gift wrap, some jewellery and a large talking Santa toy that our brother gave her. The staff said they looked in other residents' rooms but could not...
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    Australians outraged: Is this beloved Aussie saying now considered 'tone deaf'? Find out why it's causing a fierce debate!

    The phrase originates from the Donald Horne novel, and was intended to be ironic or satirical, as Horne felt Australia was a mediocre culture which had succeeded only because it was lucky to have an abundance of natural resources. It has since been given a more favourable meaning but was never...
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    Is HMPV on the rise? Here's what we know about the emerging virus

    I always wear a mask. I have never caught Covid or any virus in the past six years. I'm a GP and also spend three days a week having treatment in hospital. I wear a mask in there too. Also when shopping or in any public place. My son and his wife who live with me recently had Covid and I didn't...
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    Soul star (83) and iconic Grace and Frankie actress (96) pass away, with legacies that will never be forgotten

    His other famous song is Gimme Little Sign, which is a great song.
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