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    Still driving as a senior? Here’s a hidden danger you might not know about

    I have found the same, but in Qld, where cars are not checked for road worthiness, so many cars have no lights, 1 light or parking lights only. And yes, some cars have their lights on full, and don`t bother to dip them. Having grown up (NZ), where all vehicles have to do a Warrant of Fitness...
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    What actually happens to my skin when I have a really, really hot shower or bath?

    I`m 75, and when we were kids, Mum always told us, hot baths are not good for you. She never told us why, but always tested the water before we got in. This was before showers. Obviously the same applies.
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    Kmart shopper lashes out at staff after unexpected question in store

    But really, who goes shopping bare footed. We did as kids when around home, but if going even to the `Dairy` down the road, we wore sandals, This was before jandels-thongs.
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    Country roads aren’t what they were—and it’s the roos causing it

    We had shoo roos fitted to our 4WD. As I often did a late shift or night shift, 60klms on a country road to and from work, and would see kangaroos move away from the road (though they looked ready to jump across) so never had a problem. First we had these `things` on the front, didn`t...
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    Hopetoun on WA's south coast will stop free camping, citing rubbish complaints

    Unfortunately, a lot of people who are travelling in vans etc with no toilet facilities often just do their business on the ground and leave that mess and toilet paper. When we did a lot of travelling, especially when outback, etc, the men would dig a hole, and we had an ensuite tent to...
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    Ways to keep your kidneys healthy

    Whether she is or not, what the writer has written, is fact.
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    Are ALDI’s Confusing Egg Rules Costing You Money? Here’s What Every Shopper Needs to Know

    Like me, I do baking for Market Days to raise funds for the places I now volunteer to. If I can`t get enough eggs, I look for cakes/biscuits etc that don`t require eggs. Simple. and one can use chia seeds soak in water when needed for some baking. But then I do have an old cooking...
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    Why eating too much ginger, turmeric or cinnamon could interfere with your prescription medication

    Same. And I`m 75. Taken antibiotics once, only 1 prescription. Eating healthy, exercise, and eat proper food. Put Turmeric, Ginger, raw root, in all my stews etc. They are all vegetarian. Also donate Plasma, monthly.
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    Calls grow louder for the government to stop stalling on home care

    Unfortunately, many Providers employ unskilled Staff, also sometimes it is very hard to get Staff to do the courses` in Age Care, or just to get Staff. And a few Providers, overcharge, as it is easy money. I realise that it is very frustrating when one needs Help in the Home, but to...
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    Shocking Trend Reversal: How Older Australians Are Outliving Youth - Find Out What's Jeopardizing Your Lifespan!

    And plenty of fruit. And if did get a takeaway, it was a special treat, Fish & Chips. Even school lunches were healthy. No junk food, home cooked cakes and biscuits, so no additives. The list goes on.
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    Unlock Professional Cleaners' Secret Methods for Immaculate Blinds and Curtains!

    I took my Granddaughter white dress to the Drycleaners. It had been put in a tub to soak with a red and white top. Whatever the Drycleaners did, they did the job. My Granddaughter was over the moon with her white dress.
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    Farmers hit by drought and floods call on Australians to shop local and lend a hand

    Same, mainly organic or local market, or NZ. As unfortunately, because of american influence, there is too much GM food in Australia.
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    Are You Making This Surprising Laundry Mistake That Makes Your Dark Clothes Look Even Dirtier?

    Have always used less than the recommended amount. Whether it is powder, liquid or laundry sheets. The Manufacturers always want you to use more, to sell more.
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    Shoppers frustrated over checkout practice in ALDI. Did this catch your attention, too?

    I so agree. Sometimes, I go into BW, Kmart, etc, and don`t find what I want. But whenever I walk out I always open my bag for the Person at the door. I don`t have a problem, as many years ago, I let a Shop know that this group of kids had just been around the road and they had shop...
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    Is this $250 Million Loophole Making Australia’s Roads More Dangerous? What You Need to Know Before Your Next Drive

    Unfortunately, town people have these large SUV`s, and when they get behind you, they think they own the road, and just about sit in my Sedan boot. I always make sure I am doing the speed limit, but no these AH`s think they own the road. And yes, for towing the Larger Caravans etc, they...
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