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    These green bins have everyone talking—but only a few know the full story

    We've had our green bin collected weekly for years. Our yellow (recycling) and red (general waste) collected fortnightly ever since the green bin was introduced.
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    Are you paying too much upfront? Simple trick helps Aussie save $1,600

    I've been doing this for over 40 years. First in an accounts book then in a spreadsheet. All utilities are paid fortnightly when my pension arrives and for those yearly bills (insurances, car rego, etc) I put into a high interest account and add to it fortnightly as well. I have another account...
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    Would you be OK with your parcel being tossed like this?

    It was my back gate and locked, he didn't try the front door.
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    Would you be OK with your parcel being tossed like this?

    I have had parcels dropped over the fence.
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    Genius or major safety risk? Kmart shopper’s clever bathroom trick sparks debate

    I put a make-up pad on my toothbrush base with the charge connection through a hole in the pad. Catches all the drips and keeps the charger clean.
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    Rural residents shell out more for health services as hidden costs emerge

    My husband had the same cancer. Thank heaven we were able to get him treatment at the Albury/Wodonga Cancer Centre. But I have to travel to Melbourne for surgeries on my spine every few years. It does take its toll on finances even though I get some money back for travel. There is a big...
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    Experts say this is the worst place to store your spices—and it's probably in your pantry

    I have a Masterfoods Spice rack which dates back over 45 years. It hangs on the wall near my pantry door.
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    What’s a hobby you’ve picked up lately that makes you feel years younger?

    I am still knitting, crocheting, but now I do more cross-stitch than ever before. I now have Dystonia (writer's cramp) in both hands and it is getting harder to stitch, especially the fine work. But I will not give up. I sit in front of my computer and stream Sci-Fi and work on my hobbies. A...
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    Retro phone directory

    I still have one, it sits near the phone but it is never used.:ROFLMAO:
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    Introducing: Birthday Corner!

    StarTrekker 13th June
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    Joke 🏛️ Greek mythology

    My MIL told me that when my hubby hurt his elbow, he would say his Oboe hurt.
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