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    Got a damaged banknote? Here’s how to ‘fix’ it!

    I have been aware for many years that damaged notes should be taken to a bank but not so easy now if you live in a rural area where all the banks have closed. I wonder if Post Offices can accept and redeem damaged notes instead.
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    The 'picture-perfect' Bali hotels aren't what they seem: Tourist reveals the unexpected truth

    I was there once on a stopover between flights. The resort was beautiful, but outside - squalor. And the people who work in this beautiful resort live in the squalor. Think about it........
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    Shopping on a tight budget? Here's a budget grocery list to keep you healthy under $70

    A week is 7 days. Does she fast on the weekend?
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    Distressing reports of Remembrance Day disrespect - what has become of our nation?

    Not true at all. Only SOME, by far the minority of young people are disrespectful. Sadly they get the most publicity, but most youngsters are lovely people with plenty of respect just as we were brought up with. No doubt the "seniors" when our generation were young said the same thing. (Ever...
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    Warning for motorists: Watch out for this text message scam – here's how to protect yourself!

    I had this message. I knew it was a scam because I don't live anywhere near toll roads and have never used one so it's not only toll users that are at risk of this one.
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    Prince Charles delivers the Queen's speech, but one moment made him an internet joke: "They are trolling us"

    It wasn't Charles' speech, it was the Queen's. Would people have been so angry had the Queen said it herself, I wonder. I do agree, however, that it was rather incongruous. but I feel sorry for Charles. He should be King, not King-in-waiting and he has plans to trim down the Royal extravagances...
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    Mum shares tips on how to LEVEL UP your grazing game, including one nifty item from Kmart!

    These do look fantastic, but I wonder if they are food grade boxes. Probably not, but easily fixed by lining them with paper napkins - might add to the decor too.
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    Single mum tired of justifying her son’s ‘unusual’ name

    I actually like the name and there are much more "odd" names out there. These days with so much diversity in the world a lot of perfectly normal names in one culture seem strange in others. Ignore the ignoramuses and don't read cruel, interfering comments. Change your Facebook page and don't...
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    Glen

    Glen Hi, another newbie. I am retired, living in regional WA with my husband of 51 years. Have 4 kids and 5 grandies and I'm looking forward to seeing the ones in NZ as soon as possible.
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