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    Entertainment world shake-up: ABC cut ties with radio icon amidst growing controversy

    Probably not "left" enough for the ABC.
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    Speedie

    I guess it wasn't plugged in as you can still tell the story.
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    Speedie

    Yes, and Dad was the technician who changed elements when needed.
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    Travelling Across the World By Sea: The Tech Guy – Dr Al

    Your experience with spots on your first journey reminded me of my late wife, who was also a Pom, She caught polio just as the family were about to travel to Australia as ten pound Poms. It is believed she caught it on the train journey to see her Grandparents just before they were to leave. She...
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    Hidden road rule could cost you $387—residents' outrage explains why you should care

    The sooner we get to one set of rules for the whole of Australia the better.
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    Maths Kits

    Might even help some of today's shop assistants.
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    EXPLAINING THE WORD 'BOOB'

    Having boobs the size of that poor lady would be like Army full marching order 65 kg packs and rifle.
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    Joke Are You a Cat? 🐈

    No need to remind me.
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    Morris Minor

    I had a Standard 8 with sliding windows until a big end bolt broke at near top speed. I substituted a Standard 10 engine. I still have the twisted and bent connecting rod from the original motor.
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    FREE CHICKEN STRIPS

    Love your sense of humour.
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    Brave soldier's heroism remembered with statue and vessel renaming

    Why has it taken 30 years to award, posthumously, a Victoria Cross to a Viet Nam veteran? The decision was made some years ago, so why the delay?
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    Woolworths launches groundbreaking new feature that’s changing shopper’s experience

    I have just seen a huge revamp of Woolworths in Gunnedah. It started a while back with solar panels being installed and I thought "good on them". Then the in store change started with new and more refrigeration storage, new floor layout etc. Looks great, the only problem we have to get used to...
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    Driving into the sunset: 97-year-old fights to keep her licence despite failed tests

    As an 88 year old and a driving instructor for some years(many years ago), I completely agree with the decision. The lives of other road users completely outweigh this lady's nee d to drive a motor vehicle. I would suggest she sells the car and buys a mobility scooter. She will still be able to...
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    ‘I got this in my letterbox’: What's behind the eerie note delivered to residents?

    This Calarco name was also the name of a person on M,A,S,H, who seemed to love the internet. I wonder if there is a connection.
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    SDC Rewards: Suggestions?

    You don't want to become a member, but you want to buy a mug? Some people want everything and then you want a particular colour. How are you off for sox an underwear? Members value these mugs.
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    Joke His 'N' Hers

    Stop complaining, you got here.
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    WINDOW SEAT OCCUPIED!!

    Not much room for anyone else.
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    SDC Rewards: Suggestions?

    This what I read in the mornings with Vegemite on toast and a can of Zero. I would not miss it. As a relatively mentally lively 88 I don't read some of it, as it is directed at the ladies, but really do enjoy the rest.
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    Everything was closed on a Sunday

    And didn't open until 10am. There always was an add on the radio,"10 o'clock and the Commonwealth Bank is now open for business".
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