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    Man hit with $1,100 seatbelt fine despite buckled-up passenger: 'Can’t believe people consider this an offence'

    The name of the office responsible for enforcement of road safety rules really details what the fines are about, (Queensland Revenue Office). When the Police are advised of areas where noncompliance of the road rules is rife nothing is done about it.
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    Slash your expenses instantly with these top discounts and freebies exclusive to senior Aussies!

    Just which Australian Government Seniors Card is being discussed in the Third paragraph? (The Australian government issues seniors' card to citizens once they turn 60, offering a wide range of discounts and offers, even if you're not retired.) This is not the case if you are eligible then you...
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    Attention drivers: Essential tips to avoid fines as school zones reactivate in Australia!

    That would be great Thedutchess, however governments cannot even get a standard set of road rules for all of Australia let alone when Local Councils can add their own interpretation on what is legal or not on the road. We do need two speed limits in school zones for when there is a requirement...
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    Attention drivers: Essential tips to avoid fines as school zones reactivate in Australia!

    These are a must around schools to ensure that the children have a safe experience and can gain road safety knowledge and experience in a safer zone. The trouble is the location of the signage for these speed zones is in the hands of Councils and therefore there is no standard as to distances...
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    The most common driving acts that can land you MASSIVE fines!

    Well how can drivers be expected to be paying due care and attention when TMR do not provide signage that is easily read and identified, eg. Variable Speed Signs when the sun is reflecting off of it, Street Name Sigs on corners mixed up with how many other signs. If TMR want to be serious they...
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    Who really benefits from private health insurance rebates? Not people who need cover the most

    People over 30, let alone anyone over 60+ are penalised for joining a private health fund with the whole of life financial disincentive. For every year over 30 you are without private health insurance an additional 2% is added to your premium for five years. This does not matter if you had top...
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    Could you be risking huge fines while driving in Australia?

    Yet they install sinage that is not easily readable. Have a look at the variable spped signs used on motorways when the sun is being refelected from them. Advise the Motor Transport Department and all you get it is too costly to rectify. So much for being distracted.
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    Millions of Aussies to get more cost-of-living relief

    All good if you live in an area where there is public transport, or you have children who attend preschool or you are looking for your first home, but all the rest of the population miss out. Good one government.
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    Natalie Barr shares alarming insights about Australia’s move towards a cashless society

    What about all of the roadside outlets, trash and treasure markets, how are these going to function? It all started with the Government and financial bobies wanting to pay via transaction only. What would happen if everyone closed their bank accounts and asked to be paid in cash only? THis may...
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    Find out how much internet providers are hiking up your bills

    This is all and good for the telcos. But what about the households that cannot have access to match the service speed of 50Mbps? NBN have been in regional areas improving the speeds and yet have not been able to supply at least 50Mbps. The ACCC and TIO need to get together and develop measusres...
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    Government forces 93-year-old man out of his home for the Olympics

    This information is out of date. The Queensland Government has decided to let Mr Connolly stay in his house as of Friday 27 Oct 2023.
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