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    Check You Bank Statements..........Strange To Say The least

    What a cruel thing to say! Every member here has the right to post without being humiliated by keyboard warriors! :(
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    These 5 laundry mistakes might make your clothes dirtier!

    So sheets and towels need a hot wash but cotton and wool items need a cool wash? Err, aren't most sheets and towels made of cotton? Cotton and wool need completely different wash cycles and temperatures.
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    ‘Made me sick’: Shoppers are turning their noses up at Kmart's controversial candles!

    I would never burn cheap candles, they are made from paraffin wax and chemical fragrances, the fumes are really toxic! I only use candles made from soy wax or beeswax and natural fragrances from essential oils. Yes, they are much more expensive, but they do make lovely gifts.
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    Flying foxes pollinate forests and spread seeds. Here’s how we can make peace with our noisy neighbours

    This article is very timely, as we have just discovered a small group of flying foxes living in a large tree across the road in a neighbour's backyard. I had been wondering what was making this strange noise every night. Then a few nights ago we saw them flying out from the tree, circling round...
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    Pensioners scammed out of $1,700,000

    What a nasty, horrible thing to say to a member of this group! This couple have lost everything! How about a bit of empathy!
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    Tech Talk with Dr Al: Smart Watches – Narrow the Choices

    I've had a Garmin Lily for about 3 years and I love it. It has fairly basic functions, which is all I need. I bought it because I wanted a nice looking ladies' watch that still looks nice when you go out, not a huge clunky black sports watch. Mine has rose gold edging and a black leather band...
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    How do I handle it if my parent is refusing aged care? 4 things to consider

    Thank you, this is very timely advice for me. We are going through this at the moment with my elderly Dad who has had a stroke.
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    State health authorities battling surge of COVID-like illness

    Covid is a type of Coronavirus, NOT Influenza. They are different.
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    ‘It looked so real’: Traveller falls prey to sophisticated Booking.com scam

    I sometimes use Booking.com to find a list of motels (or other accommodation) in a particular location. Once I have selected the motel I want, I Google it and go to the motel's website. I then phone the motel and book directly with them. It is usually cheaper and you are dealing with the actual...
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    ‘It looked so real’: Traveller falls prey to sophisticated Booking.com scam

    BruceC you only ever seem to pop up to yell at people (in capital letters), tell them they are fools, you have no sympathy for them and they deserve to lose all their money. What a delightful person you must be!
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    Don't let the bed bugs bite: Experts say the nation faces a resurgence of these insects

    The plumber set ours to 60 or 65 when he was fixing a valve. It's pretty hot, but I like having the hot water. Not sure how the government could limit the temperature of your hot water service.
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    Health coach warns against using this common kitchen item

    I have never used a plastic chopping board because I didn't like the idea of little bits of plastic coming off. I've always been happy with my wooden chopping board.
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    Are you one of the 750,000 drivers about to save a fortune? Find out now!

    SDC perhaps you could mention in the emails when these posts only apply to people in one state.
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    Are you at risk? Rising floodwaters and heatwaves trigger nationwide health alarm

    My daughter got Ross River virus four years ago when camping by a river. She is in her 20s and developed temporary rheumatoid arthritis, where she had very painful and inflamed joints. The doctor tried various medications, and eventually put her on Hydroxychloroquine, which worked but it took...
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    Some Facts About Phobias

    My worst phobia is flying. If I really have to travel by plane I have to take medication, otherwise my anxiety makes me physically sick. Spiders are pretty bad too, especially big hairy ones! I am also not good with swarms of insects. Interestingly my hubby is a beekeeper (we just have one...
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    Transform your kitchen and other parts of your home with this 'genius' $9 Kmart find

    I am sure I have seen this exact post a few months ago!
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    Dr Chris Brown reveals mind-blowing trick to easily solve a problem many dog owners face

    Love your Snowshoe kitty. A friend of mine breeds Snowshoes, they are beautiful cats!
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    Selfish parking act sparks outrage: ‘I struggled to get into my car’

    The disabled person may have been the passenger, not necessarily the driver.
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    Check out this $39 Kmart ‘must-have’: ‘This thing is a game changer’

    I used to work in a women's fashion store and we used commercial Jiffy steamers. They were fabulous, used for hours and hours every day and never missed a beat. However I can't justify $600 for a steamer when I would only use it for delicate and floaty fabrics. Most everyday items still look...
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