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    Qantas faces backlash over handling of cancer-stricken passenger's refund request

    Didn't get the refund til such time as Qantas was called out by media and bad publicity was out. Then out came the bs apologies.
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    This mum slashes $100 off her weekly groceries thanks to ALDI: ‘I’ve enjoyed everything’

    Why do people continue to tell their story,then fudge the figures. " more than 35 items for $255 ( why not the exact number). then Coles a small selection including bread carrots and tuna $78. You buy in bulk and you buy John west( so you bought10 large or 25 small tins tuna plus 5 loaves...
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    Grieving mother slams Centrelink’s ‘unfair’ rule: ‘It's very wrong’

    Centrelink doesn't advise anyone of what you are entitled to. You have to ask them specifically then they will tell you .
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    A ‘war on red meat’? No, changes to Australian dietary guidelines are just a sensible response to Earth’s environmental woes

    Science is looking to create an answer because they know they can't control the problem. Genetics is where most health problems start. It's as if scientists are trying to justify their job . Take Diabetes as an example science looks to control not cure. Why because there is no money in a cure...
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    ‘Bike fall’ prompts grandmother to sue Kmart for $750,000

    This is the price Kmart pays for not having enough staff to head off these problems. OH&S demands that these premises are safe not only for staff but customers as well. Had they supplied a trolley say similar to Bunnings this ( for the many heavier items that Kmart sells) would not of happened...
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    ‘Utterly baffled’: Shopper becomes furious over sneaky pricing switch-up

    Australia grows about 7 types of bananas .Cavendish (those in photo) Lady Fingers the smaller variety in supermarkets. These two varieties account for 99+% of bananas sold. The other varieties including Red Dacca,Goldfinger, sucrier,ducasse and plantains account for less than one per cent of...
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    Discover the ingredient that's revolutionising age-defying skincare

    Where do you get sustainably sourced sea cucumber????
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    Find out how a large ute parking failure at a Coles car park exposes a massive issue

    Not like the car park is full. They could be travelling you have no idea . Parking spaces have gotten smaller over the years so centres can fit required numbers on as small a plot as possible. In 1974 l had no trouble parking my valiant sedan ,today my 1981 valiant doesn't fit in most centre...
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    Woolworths CEO walks out during 'intense' interview: 'I think I’m done'

    They treat us with contempt because we let them. Look around check out the little guys. Many places have much cheaper realistic prices . We've become a very lazy society , super markets and others take advantage of this. We want pre cut portions pre-packaged but we don't want plastic . Buy...
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    Shopping centre assault leaves supermarket employee in critical condition

    Police have done their job. NOW it is time for the JUDGES to do theirs . Problem being they WON'T. Will slap his wrist and send him out so he learns NOTHIN
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    Is your Pre Paid Funeral Really Paid

    My condolences. I struck the same problems in 2001 when my father passed. I argued that my father asked for and believed that he had a fully paid for funeral. He had huge expenses when mum died with her funeral plan. He asked for and paid for everything he knew would be needed. I discovered...
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    Discover how new fuel-efficiency standards will help Australian drivers save hundreds of dollars!

    This who idea is a pup. By the time these numbers are achieved most of us will be dead and gone. Lower fuel levies,means taxes have to come from somewhere else. Roads are in woeful condition now and governments don't have the money to fix them. EV drivers bitch about paying road taxes now how...
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    Nissan owners' private info leaked on the dark web, company admits

    How far back are customers affected. Nissan has been collecting our data for a long time. Does this mean that details as far back as the mid 70s are at risk,or only since computer records .
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    Discover the shocking amount a family spent to travel around Australia for a whole year

    Go for it! It's a plan that can work. If you have to purchase a used or new tow vehicle the costs are great. When you only stay for a day or two it's hard to get a deal. The big parks will give little deals if they have a promotion . Smaller parks do better deals and are often better. Also...
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    Discover the shocking amount a family spent to travel around Australia for a whole year

    Excessive,shows total lack of experience. Pull up set up go to the pub.
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    Discover the shocking amount a family spent to travel around Australia for a whole year

    It's learning curve but you will find it's easy to get used to .All the best
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    Exposed: How Coles' 'cheapskate' tactics on meat could affect your grocery bill!

    Fuel prices are currently lowest in 12 months .Don't and won't see any drop in prices. Coles have just made a big deal about lamb prices , their lamb leg prices are $2.50 a kilo dearer than woolworths . More competition is unlikely as it is too expensive to set up in Australia that's why...
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    This 'appalling' brunch price hike exposes the deepening cost of living nightmare

    Went to WA in 2009 and was amazed at the prices they charged for food. Walking around Freo we decided to have pasta. Walked into a restaurant with half a dozen patrons. Our group of four were charged $218 for 3 serves of garlic bread,4 plates of various pasta dishes 3 beers and 3 soft drinks...
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