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    ‘Bean’ there, done that: Singular veggie surprise leaves Coles online shopper in stitches

    Yes we don't do alot of on line food shopping, but last week as Covid had come to visit our house. We did an online shop with Woolworths. Among the good was one orange, which we didn't order. Upon checking the list there it was one Orange. We must have clicked the wrong item I think, although...
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    Now a SDC Member paying my dues !!

    Now a SDC Member paying my dues !!
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    Have Your Say: Rising Cost of Living in Australia

    We are keeping our heads above water, but no thanks to Austalian Government. They don't like that we get part pensions from other countries. (UK for me and USA for my wife) not huge amounts, but Australian Government stops us from getting a full Austalian pension. We both worked for the pensions...
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    Are you ready for a bigger pension? Here's how millions are getting their boost

    Nothing no pay rise on my pension paid last week, so where is this so call raise in payments. I've tried to find out why via "MyGov" website hopeless. So no idea where the pay rise went. Maybe it will show up in next payment date.
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    BIG W item sparks ink-redible controversy among shoppers

    You've got be kidding me, really "Big W" and where is the State laws stopping this sort of thing. Should be taken off the shelves right now. Come on powers to be do something to stop this items sale. Still shaking my head over this one.
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    Win SDC Merch: ‘Craft a slogan’ challenge

    Like fine wine, I age well
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    From snags to riches? Bunnings' sausage sizzle update sparks outcry as prices increase

    I guess prices going up everywhere, this sausage sizzle is bound to go up too. Lucky here in WA we get our sausages in a bun, so much better than a bit of bread. I will often think I must go to Bunnings and then put it off till the weekend.
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    Find out how to get Pokémon collectables for your loved ones when you shop at Coles!

    Oh no not another collectable load of rubbish COLES how about better service, discount on our shopping over a certain amount perhaps. There are many ways you can do better, than more rubbish give aways, which aren't really free anyway. COLES senior management need a good look at them selves.
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    Bankwest announces shocking move to digital-only banking

    Sad sign of of the times, surprised about closure of Maddington branch, I only use their ATM. But always que's when ever I walk pass the place. Lucky I've two bank account one in a bank in NSW (They closed the only WA Branch) and Bank of QLD which has a branch in Livingstone shopping centre...
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    Strange new security gates at Coles are creeping out shoppers: ‘What’s going on here?’

    Saw these "gates' today at Coles Maddington WA. and thought here we go another "security measure" its getting out of hand. Its like Coles doesn't trust anyone who comes into their stores these days. I also noticed coming down from ceiling within the store camera's on long poles !!! Really, it...
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    Melbourne Cup 2023

    That race of the year that stops the nation !! I'll have my yearly bet on a few horses. Long story short, I was in my first job in Australia (Newly arrived from UK 1Jan 1980) 3M Australia in St Leonards Sydney. They were running the office sweep (something I didn't know alot about) Drew a horse...
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    Sick of squeaky wiper blades? This Australian wiper blade brand is giving car dealerships a run for their money

    Yes Don't remember how I was put onto these wipers, but glad I found them, brought a set and boy they are great. Fitted on to my Hyundai i30 with no problems. Great buy.
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    September 2023 Age Pension Changes: Centrelink is increasing your payments!

    What pay rise we got nothing last week. Missed out again.
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    'Even I fell for these scams!' Veteran reporter reveals the two scams you need to avoid

    My wife got scammed in slightly different way, she purchased some items via internet. When she looked at her bank statement, the $65 (USD) had been charged twice. She checked with her bank, they told her the second charge was listed as a "joining fee" and told her most likely she would now get...
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    Here’s how you can make an extra $300 every two weeks without risking your pension

    System is unfair, my wife and I get part of out Australia pension cut, because we both get small pensions from UK and USA. The total of these pensions don't amount to $300 a fortnight. The amount a pensioner can work before losing part of their Australian Pension. You tell me why is it...
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    Are you ready for a cashless society? How Coles' latest change will affect your shopping routine

    Sad, world gone mad, All the big companies, banks and supermarkets seem to be working hand in hand. Also our newer Coles outlet (Southern River WA) yesterday had only on manned checkout working. They've even got checkout setup like a manned outlet, but without the person doing the checkout...
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    Why did Qantas forcibly remove a 78-year-old Vietnam Veteran from business class?

    Sad story indeed, and wrong on many reasons, they should never have picked on this gentleman, he is travelling with his wife. There must have been some single travelling passengers, they could have moved. Also I fully understand about the "flight deck crew" travelling to next port, and having to...
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    Discover Why Supermarkets are Now Stocking Holiday Food Early

    I hate this, there should be some sort of law, no Christmas decorations or items for sale till after Halloween (and don't get me started on that one, should stay in USA !!) Its shops making money plain and simple.
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    Going green: Government initiates program to encourage energy-efficient appliance purchases

    Sadly I live in WA so no $1000 for us sand groppers. We just got the two $250 of our electric bill, one this month and another in Jan 2024 I think. Got a roof full of solar panels, fat lot of good it does me. Oh well Thats life on a pension.
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    Qantas flight changes you must know before your next trip!

    Nothing new here, Qantas UK was doing this back in 1970s @ Heathrow. Perth Domestic has been doing it for as long as I can remember, Boarding by row numbers starting with last rows first. So maybe the rest of the Qantas network just has to catchup with Perth.
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