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    Buckle up, seniors! New driving regulations could target elderly licence holders

    I agree with you about car headlights. Not too many metropolitan roads are flat either. Drivers need to dip their lights when driving up behind another car too, otherwise the front car rear vision mirror reflects back into the driver and passenger's eyes. Te headlights started getting too bright...
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    Buckle up, seniors! New driving regulations could target elderly licence holders

    SA must have changed its laws. My Mum passed away in 2009 at 90 y.o. From 80 y.o. or earlier she had to have a medical form filled out by the Dr. every 12 months. Maybe it was because she wore glasses although most people are wearing them by that age
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    Fine line emerges between security and overreach as customers question banking tactics

    I think all banks do that. They can check details on that against details they have on their system. Otherwise if people get your card they can take it into the bank and use it to take money out of your account.
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    Australia's daily fire crisis: Why your old mobile phone battery could cost taxpayers $150,000

    Some Coles have been doing it for awhile. I think selected Woolworths have been too.
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    Your fridge could be making you sick this summer—here's how to fix it

    My Mum had a routine that she thoroughly cleaned and sorted out our fridge once a fortnight before she went shopping. It was extremely rare that anything had to be thrown out.
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    Researchers reveal personality traits that could add years to your life

    Quality of life for some is an issue especially if genetically there is so much risk of chronic illness. Some families have a history of heart problems even if they eat a special diet in an attempt to lower the risk, grow a lot of their food organically and bought very little groceries. Their...
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    When the US thinks you never left: Australian travellers caught in immigration system nightmare

    One very good reason for passports to stamped at the first blank page ( not just any page) so documentation is easy to use for proof.
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    Minibar madness leaves travellers fuming over sky-high fees

    When we stay in a hotel if there is a mini-bar the first thing we do when we enter the room is check that nothing is missing. One place we stayed at there was a lot of drinks, nibblies etc on a bench. I noticed there was gaps so I called the reception desk and asked for somebody to come and...
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    Audit finds state government-run aged care facility inappropriately used restraints

    Most beds in hospitals have rails which often aren't used. A relative of mine in his 80s didn't call staff to take him to the toilet, stood up, fell and fractured his skull. He was rushed to hospital where he passed away 3 weeks later. I met a lady who wore one piece dresses with wide overlap at...
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    Potato shortage hits as South Australian growers struggle with extreme weather

    Woolworths are more likely to sell misshapen potatoes + other fruit & veg than other supermarkets do. I can't be certain but I think I read awhile ago that Woolworths have canned potatoes. Potatoes used to be grown in the Kalangadoo, Penola area. One grower had a contract to supply Smiths that...
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    Melbourne’s funniest typo just went public—and it’s exactly the laugh we needed

    The Primary School I went to has a large outdoor sign listing details. the word "telephone" is / was incorrectly spelled on it. I don't know if the sign has been corrected or not.
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    This part of Oz plans to stock life-saving overdose medication in Australian first

    A person could be having trouble breathing from coming into contact with food or drink they are allergic to, It could be a person who is having an epileptic seizure - some look like they are asleep
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    This part of Oz plans to stock life-saving overdose medication in Australian first

    People who administer it in public places, entertainment venues, hotels, bars etc should have first aid certificates, at least enough to some idea whether it could be drugs or a different medical illness that is not advisable to use that drug for.
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    Everyday budgets shrink as local services struggle to keep up

    Can ratepayers view the Council's Annual Report (approx amounts of where the money is spent)? All reports etc have to be audited - checked and verified by accreditted accountants. That can include random invoices too
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    When social media goes wrong: Meghan Markle's Paris post sparks Princess Diana controversy

    Is SDC that desperate for articles? You haven't showed any respect showing this
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    Hooper's Store

    Like the Milk Bars as they were known pre and during WW11 A combination of a deli, selling milkshakes, sandwiches, cakes etc, some fruit and vegetables and some groceries. Sadly they are a "thing of the past" although there is still a few in country towns In 2012 there was still one on Henley...
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    Health experts slam 'dangerous' $39 Kmart product: Why this summer essential has sparked a sun safety storm

    There been similar to outdoor "chair" around for many years while I was still in Primary School in the early 1960s. There was full length padded cotton type material cover that had "ties" to tie them to the "chair" with. It has wooden arm rests on it. I've still got it. Comfortable to use in a...
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    Taxi drivers face tougher penalties after $188 airport rip-off sparks crackdown

    Make sure they turn their meters off when they stop too. Taxi drivers are supposed to know where the hospitals and other important places are , including some of the big hotels etc. Some don't even know where some of the public hospitals are and have been for many years.
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    From bamboo undies to gaming consoles: The ATO’s most outrageous tax deduction denials

    You need company logos on clothing you claim for. A motor mechanic running a legitimate business on genuine business premises may legitimately use a vacuum cleaner if he also cleans cars. He would have to prove that he does that though.
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    Is dyeing your dog’s fur actually cruel or harmless fun? Aussies are divided

    I wouldn't even use natural food colouring on an animal. You don't know if your dog is going to have an allergic reaction to it.
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