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    Plan to abandon alpine road maintenance prompts fears of tourism hit

    They should think of them as emergency service roads too. That area will simply burn to the ground if there is a bushfire and there is no safe roads to drive their trucks etc on. Some farmers use their fire vehicles when there is a bushfire in country areas. Some have specially fitted trailers...
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    Why Australian drivers are seeing red over blinding SUV feature

    Some cars there is no "dip" button now but I know exactly what you mean. People should remember to turn the light switch the controls your lights - parking, low beam, high beam. I know a person who does a lot of night driving. He waits just long enough for the other driver to be able to see his...
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    When phone networks fail: The deadly cost of Optus’s latest crisis

    Telstra staff have problems using their own company phones in some metropolitan areas, in relatively flat areas - not the hills. There is a tower on a building less than 1km away but the rep doesn't know whether or not it is one of their towers.
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    When phone networks fail: The deadly cost of Optus’s latest crisis

    Vehicle Accidents can start right back to faulty parts, some of which involve the use of Robots. Plastic type made body panels, metal panels a lot thinner than they used to be. Airbags have advantages...and.....DISadvantages. If you have glasses on the airbags will shatter them and you get glass...
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    When phone networks fail: The deadly cost of Optus’s latest crisis

    Try ringing Vodafone. They have disconnected their call centre phones. You get a message saying to go to their email address. If your internet isn't working there's no customer service at all
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    Copper Coast Council threatens ratepayer with legal action over 'offensive' comment

    In some areas residential parking can be as bad or worse. I know a family who have a double width driveway. On a few occasions they have had to cancel medical appointments because they simply couldn't get out - not even drive across their front yard. Eventually the council agreed to paint a...
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    Grey nomads beware: Police cracking down on overweight caravans with hefty fines

    A lot of people used to think the weight was empty caravan or trailer. It is surprising how much weight your additions is.
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    Aussie blokes still failing handwashing test—but here's who's getting it right

    You are doing similar to what people who are having or have had chemotherapy which basically "kills" your immune system. You just need to wash your clothing in anti-bacterial laundry detergent. They can't touch doors in public places either. Some buy hand sanitizer in bulk and use small...
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    Think tossing misdelivered mail is harmless? The law says otherwise

    I wonder what Australia Post does with items that come from overseas.
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    Old disease makes unwelcome return as cases surge across Australia

    Can you get Measles more than once? I had them as a young child before vaccinations were available.
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    British actor's coffee critique stirs up Melbourne's caffeinated cultural pride

    Hasn't he thought of asking them to put less milk in his coffee??
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    Your postie’s ride is getting a silent upgrade—and it’s coming before Christmas!

    I have seen one of these electric bikes and they look very sturdy and appear to steer very well, much better than a motor bike. They have wider tyres and are less likely to slide on wet surfaces.
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    Why do doctors run late?

    One Dr. I know keeps a glass or bottle of water on her desk as the airconditioning and talking makes her so thirsty and her throat dry. Apparently one of staff members sometimes puts some there before she arrives.
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    Aussie blokes still failing handwashing test—but here's who's getting it right

    The shells of eggs are porous. You need to ensure you thoroughly remove hand wash of any type before handling eggs at all
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    TV host's shingles nightmare could have been prevented—and yours can be too

    My Aunty had it many years ago and suffered from nerve pain for a long time
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    Glass found in a food jar you probably have in your pantry—check yours now

    Recalls on this site are often 1 week + old. Is there any way this can be improved??
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    Why do doctors run late?

    Some GPs will no longer do tele-consults for prescriptions. One of our local medical centres to until a patient had too many packs he was using at the same time and overdosed. He got a visit from Police and contacted by Medicare.
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    Think tossing misdelivered mail is harmless? The law says otherwise

    We got so many at work we wrote "RTS" and put highlighter on it
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    Fake $1,500 fine warning over everyday habit causes online confusion

    What's the difference in having one hand of the wheel with your phone and the other hand with food, drinks etc. - especially when you see a person eating with a spoon at traffic lights and not moving off when the lights change. There has been people burnt trying to handle hot food or drinks...
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    Your postie’s ride is getting a silent upgrade—and it’s coming before Christmas!

    I saw some Australia Post bikes like this several weeks ago. I don't know what motors they had
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