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    Why do doctors run late?

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    From red carpet to a wild adventure: Kate Ritchie trapped among tourists as croc suddenly appears!

    Do she climb over or walk through the barrier. The seating looks very close to the water too. Maybe the pool should be fenced if it is a constant problem
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    Thousands of hardship requests left unanswered by major banks—what does that say about customer care in 2025?

    Try to get some funds from your Super early under proven financial circumstances. You fill out forms and supply copies of all documents required. Then you are sent another batch of slightly different forms to fill in. You might go bankrupt and lose everything before you get your funds.
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    'Cash mandate' that might not mandate much: What Australia's new rules really mean for your wallet

    People who have a Govt in-home care package can have the carer do the person's grocery and other shopping. They have to give the carer cash. How can they do that??
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    Why do doctors run late?

    A lot of medical results are sent to the GP via computer or loaded onto their computer by office staff. Is there only Doctor in your Medical Centre?? They wonder why so many people go to Emergency Depts. of hospitals. I believe that some pharmacies are allowed to write prescriptions for some...
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    'I'm home' note that Australia Post completely ignored—and why it happens more than you think

    In SA meter reading is definitely outsourced. Some were ETSA (now called AGL) meter readers and SAGASCO (Now called Origin Energy) when they were the only companies in SA. They are making more money than when they were employed. One actually employed 2 guys who had been retrenched and still...
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    Aussie homes are already getting into the festive spirit, and retailers are already decking the halls with their offerings!

    Some shops have been selling Christmas Decorations etc since Father's Day
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    The $1,200 carpet charge that’s sparking new debate over fairness in Australian rentals

    A frayed edge or nearby could be an installation fault. People I know built a new house. The carpet installers didn't anchor carpet properly. You could feel the tacks/nails across the doorway was you entered/left the room. It also frayed at the door frame because it wasn't installed properly -...
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    Gone after 79 years—this Aussie favourite won’t be on shelves anymore

    Another South Australian business closes. I also hope they find a buyer. The Govt. spends $$$$$M on luxuries. They need to get their priorities right.
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    From stages to speedways: Fans say goodbye to two figures who left their mark in history

    I wish SDC were more thoughtful of some of their headings. The late Gary Rogers was involved in various categories of Motorsport including Sports Sedans, Touring Cars, Supercars etc but NOT Speedway. Speedway the cars have no windows at all and the track is an oval shape. He definitely had a...
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    Summer 2025: Why this season could be Australia's hottest yet

    Livestock will shelter under trees - if there's any in the paddocks. A lot of farmers ripped them all out to save driving around them and plant more grain. Soil erosion is a bigger problem because of that. I know of 2 farms within a few km of each other. The one who left rows of trees around...
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    Iconic 100‑year‑old factory shuts down as hundreds of jobs hang in balance

    We haven't had any vehicle manufacturers for several years. Now body panels are thinner (some aren't metal & haven't been for over 20 years) paint is thinner. Main improvement is safety features. I would like to know what fuel tax + the GST on it) is used for. Certainly not roads
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    A quiet change is rolling out across Woolworths stores nationwide. Did it catch your eye recently?

    The eastern states usually get new styles of anything before the Western states do. I hope they "steer" as good or better than the metal ones do. I wonder if the castors are made from non-metal parts
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    Social media promotion of raw milk 'misleading and dangerous'

    Farmers who used their own milk boiled it first especially as they were living in what would be classed isolated. They were basically self-sufficient and used their bartering system.
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    Summer 2025: Why this season could be Australia's hottest yet

    Door seals will block cold air coming in Winter and keep warmth of your room in even if you have no heating on. Close doors of rooms you are not using.
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    Think you know speed cameras? This $2,500 fine might shock you

    How often are they re-calibrated? They used to be done on a regular basis. I heard a rumour that they are no longer checked so they may not be accurate. I know somebody who was fined for going too up-hill on a old style motor scooter. It would go that fast going down hill. Needless to say rather...
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    When your daily bread turns into daily disappointment: The hole story behind Coles' quality issue

    Even worse Gluten Free Bread the loaves are smaller and considerably more expensive too. There has been complaints about various "big name" bread having holes in it too.
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    Bunnings parking wars: Why tradies are fed up with 'selfish' shoppers hogging trailer bays

    It is like people parking cars in such parks and going elsewhere in a bus, stopping the use of those parks to other people for the whole day. Maybe Bunnings could get authority to mark some of their parking bays showing vehicles attached to trailers or trucks.
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    Family milestone ignites debate over boundaries and attention: 'Everyone is calling her out'

    Some people like to know so they know what colour clothing etc to buy. When a friend of mine was pregnant the 2nd time I asked to be told as I was knitting and sewing and didn't want to make the wrong style clothing. If 1st and 2nd were the same sex I knew the 2nd child would wear what the...
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