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    ‘Everyone deserves answers’: Officials argue about effectiveness of roadside cameras

    Training in the Victorian Police Force (now the Victorian Government Police Department) meant that you stopped any offending drivers and either you had the option of warning them or issuing a Summons, which later developed into an 'On the Spot' Traffic Infringement Notice. The purpose was to...
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    Warning to all members - Remote access scams costing victims tens of thousands...

    I have always wondered why we do not have a way of scamming the scammers. Send them false name and account details so they can waste their time. I've been tempted to open a bank account with a dollar and let them play with the details.
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    Warning to all members - Remote access scams costing victims tens of thousands...

    I had two Travel Money Cards from the Commonwealth Bank issued to me about three years ago. They were put in my safe at home and sat there because Covid restrictions prevented me from overseas travel. About twelve months ago they were hacked and payments were made from them overseas, even...
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    Pensioners to get cash boost in upcoming July indexation

    CPI increases are only calculated after the fact. Occasional CPI increases do not address the issue for the Aged and Disability Pensioners. CPI increases ensure that the more your getting the more you'll get. Pensioners who get less in the first place will get less in return. This Government...
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    This Aussie state’s drivers unlock massive convenience with game-changing digital update!

    I have a telephone that makes telephone calls to others, and others make telephone calls to me. End of story.
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    Is your wallet about to become obsolete? Discover when Australia plans to go completely cashless

    Charging a card fee should be illegal as companies claim all bank fees and charges on tax at the end of their financial year. It's double dipping and a financial ombudsman should be able to step in and make a ruling on these 'magical' sleight of hand charges.
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    Major Medicare overhaul: Australians will pay less with these new changes

    The Government has done a sleight of hand with Medicare. I am on a Disability Support Pension Card and a Low income Health Care Card. I take 16 tablets a day to get me out of bed. Most of them are heart tablets. The Government has increased the PBS Threshold by several hundred dollars which...
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    This traffic law could cost you big—are you guilty of breaking it?

    When I did the Police Driving School in Victoria, as a Police Officer: For Children's Crossings ALL people (adults and children) must have left the roadway. For Pedestrian Crossings and crossings at intersections with lights, All people MUST be clear of your vehicle. If you hit a pedestrian...
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    Huge 40-year investment strengthens Medicare bulk billing—What does it mean for you?

    Three heart tablets I have been taking for 25years used to each cost $6.30 for a month supply on the PBS. I just found out that from 1st December it is no longer on the PBS and now each costs me nearly $16.00 for a month supply. I suppose they have to some how pay the GP's.
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    Australian Seniors React To Upcoming Change: Pension Age and Income Tests Alterations on July 1, 2023

    The Disability Pensioner is principally unable to pursue employment in old age. So shouldn't the Government step up to the mark and provide a disability pensioner benefit beyond merely the Old Age Pension.
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    Coles’ latest checkout change has customers fuming

    I'm not trained so If I self serve and get it wrong, who's problem is it?
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    King Charles $5 note snub triggers backlash: 'A disappointment to many Australians'

    If we are not having Chuck on the 5ver, then why not the Australian Governor General? Otherwise a depiction of Ernie Dingo's Welcome to Country Ceremony that he invented in the 1980's, in response to the Kiwi Rugby 'All Blacks' Haka.
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    Aussies warned against social media sob story scams

    Yes. These sob stories are like people who write a book full of whining and expect people to buy it to make them rich.
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    Not Like Udder Milk: ‘Synthetic’ Dairy Milk Made Without Cows May Be Coming To A Supermarket Near You

    STOP calling these non dairy products MILK. Read the ingredients: a small % is oat, or almond or whatever. They are NOT a natural dairy product. They are OAT water or GRAIN water, ALMOND water or NUT water. The greater majority of these immitation products is water!!!
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    Prince Harry accuses ‘officials’ of lying to protect Prince William

    Ginge and Whinge are the Duke and Duchess of Sussex NOT Success. You left to not be involved, so go and get a job and stop using your title to earn an income. Live up to your own claimed morals and stop being a hypocrite.
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    After millions of dollars in paydays, is Prince Harry now 'begging' the King for money?

    Hahaha! This is like a Benny Hill Skit from the 1960's.....🤡
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    Joke Fascinated

    To Fascinate or more? That is the question 🤡
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