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    Don't fall for the protein snack con: Why seniors need more protein, but not from overpriced packets

    Though I will add legumes and tofu as I don`t eat meat. Certainly not buying expensive protein bars. I guess if you like them and want something different for a snack, ok. Not a replacement for either meat or alternatives.
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    Popular bagel shop slapped with $23,000 bill over simple windows

    Typical of Councils country wide. Bureaucracy gone mad. Should be helping business`, especially the smaller ones, to stay afloat, and put obstacles in the way.
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    Are you missing these filthy hotel room hotspots? Travel experts share what to avoid

    Yes, some people, who check in, `excuse the expression, Their shit doesn`t stink`. Well when myself, Manager, or the Cleaners went in, we would get one of our Male workers, to clean up the main mess, and this was in a Caravan Park on the Gold Coast. Yet the everyday `Family` doing...
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    Here's the shocking truth about loneliness affecting Australians of all ages

    I found that moving to an area where my Daughter and Grandchildren (Adults) live, I joined the Mater Auxiliary, volunteer at the Base Hospital, and go to TiChi. Only formed a couple of friendships where I can suggest meeting up for coffee, etc, but the Auxiliary, we have lunch once a...
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    Free no more! Why everyday aged care support could now drain your savings

    Well, People in Mackay and outer areas don`t need to worry, as the council don`t care. Complaints from my Grdaughter & Grson in law, neighbor has cars in the back yard, broken down caravan on the street, across the road burnt house with long grass, next door long grass, next door to him, a...
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    Non-profit multiple sclerosis organisation MS Society SA & NT in voluntary administration

    I Friend who worked with me in Age Care, (Community) has MS. We also had a Client with MS. It was hard for my Friend to get help. Went to the NDIS, and yes given the run around. It was when NDIS first started. She ended up going to them, and said I will not move from here until I...
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    More 70-year-olds are working than ever before—what’s going on?

    There is many Volunteer services that are crying out for Members. I moved from NSW to Qld to be closer to Family after my Husband died. I worked in Age Care, Community. Loved it. Joined a Mater Auxiliary, also an Agency for Nursing Homes. At 72, I could run rings around some of the...
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    Opposition leader signals Centrelink cuts! Here’s what they don't want you to know

    Why do Pensioners who have worked from when they left school to retirement age, get penalized for working, when a lot of individuals have never worked a day in their lives, always have an excuse why they can not work, or even volunteer, but get paid. Then when they spend their Tax payers...
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    Could a forgotten trolley put you in danger next time you shop? Experts say it might

    So true. Why not do what Aldi do. Buy a token, or put money in. When it first started, holiday time Kids, would come along and ask to take the trolley back. It was only 20c then, so no problem. They probably spent it on junk food, but at least it showed they had some initiative.
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    My knee is clicking. Should I be worried? Am I getting arthritis?

    Same. But once up and moving the noises go away.
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    Dog poisoning alert! Owners face shocking $4000 vet bills from toxic pellets spotted at local park

    So agree, Kaza. No longer have a dog, but all dogs we had, taught never to eat unless told to eat. Even food, the cats could nibble at the dogs food, but they would not eat until told `Eat`. No walk Grandsons Border Collie (otherwise never leaves the yard), and as he is only...
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    Dementia set to become Australia’s leading cause of death—protect yourself today

    So true. Having worked with Clients and Residents, (Nursing Home), one Gentleman was a Maths Teacher, and another a Engineer. A Lady was a Matron, and another a Head Mistress. Another Gentleman was a Police Inspector. So I guess it`s the luck of the draw. And as yet, I don`t think...
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    When every dollar counts: How grocery prices are forcing tough choices for Australian seniors

    The reason why we pay so much at the Supermarket, is that all these free loaders who probably the Tax Payer is supporting can walk into a supermarket, load the trolley up, and walk out without paying. The Workers, and even Security are not allowed to approach them. So work that one out.
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    Council ramps up $660 driveway penalties across suburbs: 'It can be a really frustrating'

    I take my Grandsons dog walk every day, and one area we walk past is that one car is over the footpath (not many footpaths in our area) Anyway, just walk around the back of the car and carry on. I guess the owner is probably the Parent, and has a couple of kids who drive. So just walk...
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    Queensland is creating a public child sex offender register. Will it keep people safer?

    Yes, this is where the problem lies. Forget about the harm mentally and physically to the child.
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