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    Prevent tax debts from denting your savings! ATO releases updates and reminders about overdue taxes

    I read decades ago that the tax Dept is a illegal entity... Unless a law has been put forward and enacted making it legal to tax the work force. Anyone know anything further on this... Perhaps a accountant?
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    Famous Aussie fashion brand suddenly closes all physical stores. Why?

    It's a icon that has become redundant according to their in house business advisors. Going into a store and looking at the merchandise for sale has always suited myself. On line shopping deprives customers from noting the quantity of the products, accurate sizing as not every one had the...
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    General Discussion Thread 24.03.2025

    I have to wonder what actual financial advice was ever given to the children to help prepare them for life. None... Maybe only going to the lay buy counter and paying the minimum amount to keep the transaction alive. Daughters were taught the domestic chores and the sons treated like mini...
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    New road rules coming in 2025: 'Drivers should be aware'

    A very happy young man was singing in his car en route to work. At a red light a traffic a vehicle pulled up alongside and he continued to sing. The green light comes on so both vehicles drive off.. Then on came the police vehicles siren indicating the other driver to pull over... He complied...
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    Aussie TV icon faces criticism over controversial Facebook post! What did he say?

    Beware folks.. Next thing will be AI thought police driving down your street with a huge thought antennae zoning into every household or person navigating the street... .. We are becoming so controlled and manipulated it's becoming dangerous even to think outside the official narrative of actual...
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    The SDC Newsletter Dawn Service: What ANZAC Day Means To You

    When I lived in Albany I attended a Anzac gathering on Middleton Beach. Suddenly the temperature became icy cold and I then saw weeping men in uniform walking amongst us. They were mourning the futility of war, the loss of many lives including their own and were in despair as no one could see...
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    Facing Your Demons

    Your life indeed has been adventurous, colourful, difficult and heartbreaking. But the end result is a person grounded, empathetic and strong and I believe have now found your true calling and destiny as you and you experiences will encourage others to be the best version of themselves and...
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    Coles unveils exclusive range inspired by viral TV shows—available for a limited time only!

    Have wondered in the past whether a younger person writes the articles simply because of terminology used and how "excited" one would be to get one of the items. then.... the other thing is the length of the promotional blurbs before finally stating the price and it's literally at the point of...
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    Former cybercriminal reveals all: Learn the techniques used to steal your online data and how to protect yourself

    Totally reject their advice and encouragement to go on line by the banks.. do face to face transactions only at the bank itself and if they insist othetwuse then insist that you require a guarantee that by following their instructions you wont be ripped off in any manner and if that happens...
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    Scam alerts: Australians urged to stay cautious as ATO notes surge in phishing and impersonation cases

    I disagree .... Australia has many nationalities living here and not everyone is fluent in the English language and certainly if they in ignorance or innocence fall prey to the opportunistic predators then they are victims and thats a dreadful situation they find themselves in... perhaps...
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    Woolworths' BIG change: They’re doing what with their shopping trolleys?!

    I think the whole saga of doing away with plastic to save the planet was just bs and a different way of raiding our purses... the planet has been here since time immemorial, and the earth has gone through cycles of destruction and regeneration/renewal and that natural cyclic process will...
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    Woolworths' BIG change: They’re doing what with their shopping trolleys?!

    I am totally over having organizations, health department and government bodies tell me what i should or should not do... especially notable once they become aware of one's age they become rather patronising and offensive.. even talking louder in case you are hard of hearing, get jab ) oops,we...
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    Bank scam exposed: Five charged for alleged plot involving ATM skimmers and counterfeit bank cards

    Anz bank has atms outside their service area and what is concerning is that it back is exposed to anyone loitering close by.. no safety consideration whatsoever for their clients.. at any time. Imo
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    Bank scam exposed: Five charged for alleged plot involving ATM skimmers and counterfeit bank cards

    Excellent info, Did your partner tell you how to check the atm machine before you do any transactions so you don't get scammed. If not would you please ask him so that it can be shared here as that would indeed be very useful information. Thank you😊
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    Viral photo exposes Coles delivery truck's unauthorised use of disabled parking: ‘Do better’

    I can't judge the Cole's drivers actions but perhaps he had a personal emergency and intended only to be there for a few minutes.. eg public toilets are few and far between and perhaps he has a urgent call f from nature. I personally am aware of a lady who has the greatest of difficulties when...
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    You Won't Believe the Shocking State of This Kmart Beauty Section!

    Years ago there was a booklet titled "Your Rights" which is no longer around. It was a extremely useful and informative publication which i have never seen on sale since the days of Bob Hawke .. it shed the light on so many any aspects of our daily lives and was a huge asset.
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    Mum demands compensation after shocking Kmart baking dish incident

    My practice is to retain the box and keep the receipt inside it .. if any disaster happens and it's beyond a year after purchase then i consider it my problem but if within a12 month then it's the suppliers and brand problem. I'm also hugely cautious that i never place them on the sink unless i...
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