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    Kmart shoppers reveal the BEST and WORST products they've ever bought – is your favourite on the list?

    I purchased the 5.3lte Anko air fryer a couple of years ago. We use it just about every day and think it is fantastic.
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    Largest pension increase in more than 12 years announced as the cost of living soars

    Our rent increased by $55 and given 6 month lease. Been here 10 years and until now had 12 month lease. Told it will be going up to over $600 at end of lease. We are paying $555 a week now and truly grateful for any assistance.. Plus individual water meters now installed. Extra cost.
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    Uh oh! Watch out for mice in the egg aisle! Live mouse spotted in Aussie supermarket

    Me too. My sister andniece where in a woolworths supermarket in Burleigh and a rat was sitting nibbling through the bread. She did advise a staff member. I too can't stand mice and rats so always check the bread aisle. Now I will have to watch the eggs as well.
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    Cheap and delicious: Nutritionist reveals budget-friendly "superfoods" and recipes

    Can you freeze leftovers, or how long would it last in fridge?
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    Is Aldi really the best place to shop? Here are the positives, negatives, and in-betweens

    We bought a large screen TV from Aldi nearly 6 years ago. Touch wood, we have never had a problem with it. We bought a large screen TV from Aldi nearly 6 years ago. Touch wood 🪵 we have never had a problem with it. I just hope I haven't jinxed it now. !!!
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    Which is the best place to get your fresh veggies: Woolworths, Coles, Aldi, or an independent retailer?

    With the price of fresh broccoli and cauliflower I found I was wasting too much. I now buy frozen. Taste is just as good as I put in microwave for approximately 5 minutes and it is as good as fresh.
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    Is it possible to feed a family of five on a weekly budget of $120? Social media debates

    I often look at mothers with disposable napkins in their trolley and wonder how they can afford them. There are more important items to buy. They are a luxury.
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    Crushing new reality for Australian Families as grocery bills soar

    Maybe you are not living on a pension!
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    Federal government announced $250 one-off cash payment for pensioners, advocacy groups slam the government for “insufficient” financial aid

    Our last increase in August was $50 as we had been in the unit for 9 years otherwise we were told it would have been $100. Really worried what the next increase will be.
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    Pensioners to receive $20 per fortnight boost to their payments — here are all the details

    I am grateful for any increase. However I do think the rent assistance is an absolute joke! Is the PM aware of the rental crisis in Queensland???, which will only become worse since the floods.
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    The Home-Hacks Queen and Her 3 Best Secrets to The Cleanest Shower Ever

    I find it makes the shower floor very slippery. At 74 the balance ain't that great! But it does work.
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    Australia's Grocery Price Hike and what we plan to do about it

    My husband does this. He has a spreadsheet changes everytime we buy food for the freezer. It is a great system.
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