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    'Card only!': Nandos' new policy puts restaurant in hot grill

    And employees can't steal cash, a reason that I have heard often as to why a business has gone cashless.
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    Power outage causes supermarkets to dump a staggering amount of fresh produce: 'Such a shame to see this much going to waste'

    Because, if they could get the batteries, they would need to charge them up leaving the food at unacceptable temperatures for longer resulting in more waste and greenhouse gases being produced and increasing the costs to the consumer. I believe that they have chosen the most realistic and cost...
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    Power outage causes supermarkets to dump a staggering amount of fresh produce: 'Such a shame to see this much going to waste'

    I hope that they randomly sampled 5% to 10% of supposedly affected stock and checked and recorded the internal and external temperatures. If these were found to be above maximum acceptable then some of the products could have been sent for microbiological testing. If the products failed these...
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    You won't believe what this customer uncovered regarding Coles ‘specials’!

    My local Woolworths, (Camberwell, Vic) replaces products that are on special but sold out with a different, more expensive product in the space the special is supposed be in.
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    January Competition: Win a Year's Membership to SDC Rewards

    I find the standard membership very rewarding and informative and I would love the opportunity to enjoy more fun and rewards than I currently enjoy!
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    Have you tried Woolworths’ new fairy bread hot cross buns yet?

    Today I saw Coles branded Vegemite and Cheese Hot Cross buns. Has anybody tried them? I haven't
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    Controversial driving move by ute driver divides opinion

    Cyclists other vehicles may be insured and registered (therefor the rider identifiable) but on a bicycle they can not be identified and held accountable for any stupid or illegal acts. Early last year a cyclist elbowed a woman in the face fracturing her cheek and jaw bone and she was responsible...
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    Controversial driving move by ute driver divides opinion

    The Vicroads website https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/cyclist-safety/sharing-the-road clearly states, under the heading ""How drivers can safely share the road with bike riders", "Drivers may briefly cross a single or double centre line to overtake a bicycle rider, but only...
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    Shopper warns that beans from Woolies could 'explode' in your pantry

    Bulging cans = gas- forming bacteria. Hopefully only coliforms (gut bacteria) as you will only get diarrhea. Could be Clostridium botulinum, potentially fatal. Be very careful when cleaning up!
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    Urgent salami recall! Contamination risk prompts stores in two states to remove popular deli products from shelves

    If you have consumed a product containing Salmonella you WILL know within 2 hours of consuming it. You can't even keep down half a teaspoon of water. I have had it twice. I would not wish it on my worst enemy.
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    Authorities issue an URGENT RECALL of popular snacks over plastic contamination concerns

    People need to be taught what may start a recall: Every piece of plastic, glass and metal is checked on a regular basis, if a piece is found to be broken all product since the last clear check was made is quarantined or recalled. If a label is found not to mention an allergen ALL product is...
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    Woman makes a scene on Jetstar flight over 'petty' reason

    Just throwing this out there! Could a passenger/ the passenger (group action) sue the airline for the stress from this incident and could the airline then sue the passenger?
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    Coles, IGA recalls SIX popular ready-made meals due to fears of listeria contamination

    I would cook it and eat it. Cooking kills Listeria, Listeria does not produce toxins and is only a problem in raw foods.
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