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    This woman spent 10 hours in a newly opened hospital waiting for treatment—here's why

    People are using public hospitals when their own doctor can treat them instead of using emergency departments for issues that are not life threatening. Heard this son on the radio about this complaint. His statement about ringing an ambulance next time. Sorry but he would still be in the same...
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    Aged care funding shakeup: New proposal may compel older Aussies to tap into their supers

    Didn’t have super until 1991. Raised three kids who now have excellent jobs after we supported them through university and further studies. We’re lucky to have a small amount in superannuation. Worked till retirement and paid taxes all our lives. Now they want to take our super to support...
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    Leaked Coles documents unveil the surprising items Australians are skipping from their shopping list

    Just started making my own. Water, vinegar dishwashing liquid, lavender oil and lec tric soda. House smells wonderful and so cheap.
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    Slash your drying time this winter with these savvy tricks!

    Never use a dryer. Always use Mrs pegs clothes line and place under the alfresco. If sunny place in the sun. Might take a couple of days if its raining, but clothes always smell fresh.
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    The Hidden Costs of Being Poor In Australia

    Ive just bought very cheap Lined track pants and jackets from TEMU. Pants were around $15 and hooded jacket $30. Good quality no pilling wash up well and so warm. Free postage and arrived within a week of ordering.
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    Are you guilty of these six microwave cleaning mistakes? Pros reveal their secrets!

    Mug full of cold water. Microwave till just boiling. Wipe clean with paper towel. Hey presto easy clean.
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    Unable to afford rent, pensioner reveals worrying last resort: living in a car

    I know of one family, mother has public housing unit, son on his own in public housing of three bedrooms, has partner in own public housing. That’s 5 extra bedrooms that could be shared with homeless people. All on pensions and only pay minimal amount of rent. Disgraceful when there are so...
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    Eating in, saving up: How Aussies are adjusting to the high cost of living

    No Thecheesequeen. We are also on the aged pension an are lucky enough to have some super. My husband also retired early. We downsized our home and built a smaller home. We have one car and no debt or credit cards and are mortgage free. We also save on the aged pension but buy what want and...
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    Get the perfect roast potatoes every time with this air fryer hack - and it only costs $2!

    I use normal potato. Quarter potatoes, pat dry. In a glass bowl add some olive oil, garlic and rosemary. Toss in potatoes (you can also use carrots and pumpkin). Load into air fryer and cook 10 minutes on 180 degrees. Turn potatoes and cook for a further ten minutes.
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