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    Last Eungella dairy farm closing as milk becomes 'cheaper than water'

    Well, at least NZ milk is on par with Australian milk and regulations. But we need to support the local industry.
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    Australia Post responds to surge in attacks with urgent new move

    It should be a law, that once a dog is registered, It goes to obedience school. Taught how to interact with other dogs, people, people on bikes, motor scooters, etc. Our dog never was a problem, and in NZ, I trained both our dogs to interact with other dogs, cats etc. Also as some...
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    Resident-to-resident aggression is common in nursing homes. Here’s how we can improve residents’ safety

    in many Nursing homes, yes they do have locked areas, especially with Dementia Residents. But, the problem is, not experienced Staff. Having worked in both Facilities and Community, before I had to retire, due to the fact of having to work with Staff, who should not be working...
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    Green bin waste holds key to next big energy breakthrough

    So agree. Been around for a lot of years, especially in Europe.
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    Are You at Risk? New Three Strikes Bin Rule Could Impact Your Household—Here’s What You Need to Know

    Unfortunately, even in my own Family, Adult Grand children, their recycling is just about non existent. Even today, I removed a drink tin out of the red bin, to the yellow, for my Grandson. 32yrs old. And a recreational fisherman. Considering from when I was growing up, basically...
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    These Lifelike Robots Are Taking Over Australia—Find Out Why Seniors and Kids Can’t Get Enough

    When working in a Nursing Home, a number of residents, with 1st and 2nd stage Dementia, had those cats. Some had dolls. It gave them comfort, and if agitated, would calm them down. This was about 30+ years ago.
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    Are you relying on these meds at home? Doctor reveals reason why Aussies should slow down from taking them

    When my kids were toddlers, 50+ years ago, I had these child locks on doors under the bench. I came in from the clothes line one day, and my son had the tin of Golden Syrup on the floor, using fingers, having fun. Easy to clean him. Into the bath. But the cupboard, doors and...
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    You’ll Never Look at This Popular Lunch Box Snack the Same Way After This Aussie’s Shocking Discovery

    It`s half healthy junk food. I guess so many who think they are doing the right thing, also go to McDonalds, or all the other junk food take aways.
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    Aussies face skyrocketing prices for essential staples

    Butter in its natural state can be softened by whipping it with water. Start slowly, as we used to have about 5 slabs in the bowl (commercial use) and we knew how much water we needed for each 500g. Needed it soft to make sandwiches, (Coffee Lounge). That`s how they make soft butter...
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    Seniors brace for a hit as the freeze ends—what it could mean for your pension payments

    Well, quite frankly, it doesn`t matter what Party is in, both major Parties, will hit the Pensioners. So, I don`t know why everyone blames Albanese. And lets face it, that Cult following twit, that was supposedly leading this country, was under Americas thumb, via Rupert Murdoch...
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    Camping trips could cost $700 a week—how one petition fights to keep family holidays affordable

    Was going to sign the NSW petition, it`s only for that State. As many bush campers do travel over the borders, all States should be able to sign.
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    Are You Making This Shocking Public Space Mistake That Left One Member Furious?

    Vaping is bad enough, but walked past a couple who were smoking, sitting on a seat, on the pavement. I just glared at them, and held my hand across my face. They were outside some shops, and probably if the shop Assistants had approached they may have been abused, this couple where...
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    Are you making this common recycling mistake that's sending all your efforts straight to landfill?

    As I do not have much rubbish, a supermarket green bag, (usually use the net bags, but when needed use a plastic bag,) which will last for 2-3 weeks. And if I forget my net bags. I use a paper mushroom bag. Just let the girls` know if not mushrooms. One just has to think about trying...
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    'This is a pain so unbearable': Former Seven network bares feelings after her heartbreaking experience

    Yes, having been a AN in Age Care, I always thought that a Family having to deal with a loved one with Dementia, it is death twice. Loss of them as a Person, then the final death. My Heart goes out to Families who have to deal with it.
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    Blackout and thick fog throw airport flights into chaos

    With mobile phones, one can then message and explain the delay. It happens often, and unfortunately if one is late with a domestic flight, and expecting to be there for an international flight, its a problem. When doing both, I book into accommodation in Brisbane for the night, so...
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    Plastic piles up on farms and puts Aussie food at risk

    Why not more bags the are reusable. Not sure what they are made of, but one I got is made from Hemp. Hemp can replace a lot of things in this world. Easy to grow, sustainable, and will compost, if thrown in the bin by mistake.
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    Is Your Diet Increasing Your Risk for Cancer? Shocking New Findings on Intermittent Fasting!

    Definitely Not Good. His BGL`s must be all over the place, and will cause other major Health issues.
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    Too many people with back pain call ambulances or visit the ED. Here’s why that’s a problem

    Unfortunately, too many people, with their not so delightful children, head to Emergency Dept. because they don`t want to pay to go to a Dr`s. Many years ago, m Husband, Type 1 Diabetic, Vascular and Heart problems, gashed his shin bone on a block wall. I had managed to get most of...
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    The government wants to contain NDIS growth. But ineligible people with disability also need support

    So true. The Disabilities Workshops that were around, gave these People a sense of worth. In Kingaroy, (don`t know if it is still going) but a workshop was for them. I may be wrong, but if remembering correctly, they made biscuits for sale. All supervised. And, yes this NDIS...
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    Is it unreasonable to refuse to run errands for an elderly neighbour?

    She is taking advantage of you. A Friend of mine had the same problems. The Lady across the road, has home help, and my Friend told the neighbor to get intouch with the Provider to get the shopping done as well. Or get her Son, who lives in Sydney to get it organised. While I was...
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