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    She squeezed her car beside a badly parked vehicle—petty justice or over the line?

    Dear member GrannyJA, good morning. Thankyou for your post. Oh dear GrannyJA, you are a God Send. Thankyou for helping that lady with her car. Yes, I agree it is rare to find someone that will help another today out of the goodness of their heart. Sadly these days, everyone wants to be...
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    Councils are cracking down on artificial lawns—and the hidden cost isn’t what you’d expect

    OMG did the manufacturers of this artificial grass not know the environmental damage it was going to create. There needs to be more public awareness made regarding this hazardous fake grass. If I did not read this article, I would not have known about how unhealthy this artificial fake grass...
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    Why cash is making a surprising comeback in Australia—and your bank's chairman agrees

    There are times when we need to be 100% sure that we can pay for medication, fuel for car, an over due utility bill, a taxi fare, shopping for baby food and groceries, a restaurant bill, without worring if our card is going to have issues. The transaction card is like a game of roulette, will...
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    The unstoppable spirit: How Derryn Hinch's health battles reveal lessons on aging with dignity

    Dear Sherril54, good morning. Thankyou for your post. Is it possible that your daughter may not want to make it hard for you, as she knows that you had surgery on your knees. I don't think that she ever wants to deprive you of looking after her baby. It's just that the way she said it...
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    Road deaths rising as Aussies confess to dangerous driving habits they just can't quit

    Dear member Falconxp, goodmorning. Thankyou for your post. Yes I agree with you absolutely. And the dangerous aspect to this, is that many modern cars like the Tesla, already have issues, where the car safety features are not working as promised. I do to understand how one can put...
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    Your postie’s ride is getting a silent upgrade—and it’s coming before Christmas!

    This electric vehicle for posties is absolutely great. It sheilds them from rain, has the capacity to carry more parcels and mail, and is much more visible and safer for the postie when on the road. 🙏🦋
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    Major speed limit changes proposed for Australian country roads: What seniors need to know

    Dear member PattiB, thankyou for your post. I wish you many blessings of good health and happiness. I would also like to give to you from my garden some beautiful flowers 💐🌷🌹🌻💐🌻🌷 to make your day shine with warmth and happiness. Have a lovely day, God bless, 🙏🦋
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    The unstoppable spirit: How Derryn Hinch's health battles reveal lessons on aging with dignity

    Dear member Nichola, good morning. Thankyou for your post. It is great that you have your walker that assists you with your walking. I too have had to take up using a walker, as my thighs and knees just go so stiff, making it difficult to stride. So l move inch by inch, with the aid of my...
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    From past panics to new shortages, another grocery scramble hits supermarket shelves

    Good morning dear Suzanne. Thankyou for your post. It appears that our good and hard working farmers are experiencing a nightmare of frustration, with the extreme weather and drought across South Australia, thats causing the shortage of potatoes. Isn't it a bit strange how the article has a...
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    Tool theft crisis: Why Australian seniors should be concerned about rising crime

    In these days when drugs are the driving force for the majority of theft, it's not just tools that are in the drug addicts view. Everything is of interest to the theif if left infront of the house, like a garden hose, garden rakes, expensive garden nomes, working shoes in front of the front...
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    Major speed limit changes proposed for Australian country roads: What seniors need to know

    Dear member Elaine41, good morning and thankyou for your post. It just means that you would have to go to sleep 2 hours earlier, get up 2 hours earlier, leave for your appointment 2 hours earlier and stop 2 times throughout your journey to have a coffee, tea and lunch. It's all about safe...
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    Forget Haagen-Dazs! Coles $6.50 ice cream won over premium brands in Aussie’s biggest taste test

    This is the second news article for ice cream in a matter of 2 days. When will we have an article on the delicious Coles, Made Easy, Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks, that has 2 shanks and takes only 35 minutes in the oven, and taste better than any ice cream. Place some fresh salad beside the...
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    Who knew Christmas luxury could come in a $32 Kmart box?

    Not a fan of Kmart make up as most of it is made in China, with ingredients that are nothing but toxic. 🙏🦋
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    The city down under with a crime surge: What the numbers really tell us about community safety

    The Minister who in charge of Laws relating to drugs, needs to seriously do something soon, to stop drug addicts committing crimes against innocent people. Criminals are free to do as they please, there is no law strong enough to stop them. When one is on the Ice Drug, the drug addict feels...
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    Road deaths rising as Aussies confess to dangerous driving habits they just can't quit

    Dear member Zorro56, good afternoon and thankyou for your post. I agree with you, however, it's not about raising revenue, it's about saving lives. When police have to hide out on foot to catch those breaking the law, what do you say, to hell with this fine , or thanks, I should have known...
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    Tesla owners fight back: The $10,100 promise that never delivered

    Dear member Nantes, good afternoon, thankyou for your post. Yes, you are right he's got their money, but when a business starts to deceive it's customers, reputation starts to plumet. Mr Rich man Elon Musk may be flying on his imaginable multi million dollar carpet now, but what goes around...
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    Woolworths just made Australia’s favourite desserts scoopable

    Dear member Veggiepatch good evening. Thankyou for your post. Yes the Bulla Creamy Classics Vanilla , at such a great price, would have to be the best ice-cream with a 10 out of 10 flavour and texture. Thankyou for mentioning this great flavoured icecream, that many members will surely go...
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    Former President's cancer battle offers hope amid challenging diagnosis

    Dear Suzanne wishing your daughter's brother in-law, all well during his surgery and many blessings for a safe and healthy recovery. God bless. 🙏🦋
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    $3 billion shift transforms how families prepare for school

    I clearly recall Smiggles. I would hate going there as it was so very expensive. However I never told my daughter's that I hated the Smiggles store so much, but instead purchased the colouring pencils and pencil case that they wished for. When they told me that everyone at school has...
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