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    King Charles’ portrait reigns over social media for a ‘creepy’ reason

    I'm amazed at the comments! It's a fabulous portrait, and a very good (and gentle) likeness of Charles. The impressionistic style is a brilliant change from the uniformed military and political type we usually get, and the red colour not only captures our attention, but leads us unerringly to...
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    Royal summer getaway opened to public in historic first

    I am more than a little surprised. When my uncle and I toured parts of Scotland in 1997, we were taken to Balmoral. I feel fairly sure we visited it then -- but cannot say whether we saw everything that is being promised here. Possibly not....
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    Government proposes changes to Aussies' superannuation—find out how this could affect you!

    A good idea --but very important to know how this would work! Not everyone has a big super fund; and it is to be assumed that not ALL of peoples' super would be taken from them?
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    Is the excise on tobacco working? Host criticises measure

    Whatever the reason, whatever the statistics, whatever the outcomes, the price of cigarettes in Australia is utterly and sickeningly outrageous. This particular hobby/pleasure/whatever has been bled and pummeled for all it's worth for years, and it's high time a different cash-cow was given a...
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    Australia Post set to cut costs with shocking change

    No. However tough the times, Australia Post must deliver EVERY day.
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    Cheeky video pokes fun at Aussies' hilarious McDonald's orders in the US

    Nor mine. (The accent doesn't even sound all that authentic to me) Concept good, badly executed.
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    This Dad's 'selfish' in-flight behaviour has everyone outraged – Here's why

    A whole lot of fuss about nothing. He was right in front!
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    Bunnings responds to their 'money grab' controversy

    Much, much too early. It's truly absurd. None of the 'reasons' given above wash with me. If you need to organize lights for an Xmas tree or garden in September, you must have a pretty empty life!
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    Fake Netflix email re cancelled account

    Yes, I have had this email 3 times too, and nearly believed it!
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    Touching Tribute: How Neighbours star Guy Pearce honours his beautiful mum after her Alzheimer's battle

    Any son would be happy and moved to receive Kipling's poem from a much-loved parent.
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    Truth behind Stan Grant's departure from ABC revealed!

    Well done, Stan. We need a whole lot more like him.
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    This family found WHAT their spinach bag?

    What a great story! I was tickled pink. They got the spinach exactly as God made it!
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    Mother shocked by 'cold-hearted' anonymous note left on her car at the hospital. Find out what it said!

    Certainly, the note lacked empathy, and the filthy language was quite unwarranted. BUT -- what happened once they had parked? It looks from the note as though there was some obfuscation involving a 'dirty window'. If two stressed people were claiming the same spot, you'd need to get the whole...
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    Small typo, massive consequence: Couple’s $325k windfall ‘vanishes’ after minor transfer mistake

    Everybody makes mistakes occasionally, but of course in a situation such as this the money is, or should be immediately retrievable. I think it is irresponsible of you, SDC, to whip hysteria up into a long story for no reason at all.
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    Can you spot this tiny detail that separates a fake $50 note from a real one?

    Should we be able to discern between the 2 banknotes pictured HERE? I cannot see how you distinguish between them in a photo!! (Please explain!)
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    Was it all a misunderstanding? Find out about the alleged scam on a sick child that shocked a community

    This article about Mateoh and the fund-raising is written in such appallingly bad English that it is about as clear as mud. I do wish someone would be hired to edit and proof-read such contributions before putting them out for public consumption. The reader's task gets harder every day!
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    Did your city make the cut? Paul McCartney unveils Australian tour locations!

    WHY on earth celebrities and organisers rarely give even a passing thought to us in Western Australia stymies me! We are here; we are real; and we are fans, too-- in fact, lots of us were applauding loudly when Paul first came in 1964!! SHAME. Perth would turn on a fantastic show for him.
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    Are your Centrelink calls taking forever? Here's why and what you can do!

    YES!! I think it is utterly outrageous that we are forced to wait up to 1.5 hours for government services like Centrelink, My Aged Care, and others-- where people are generally dealing with difficult situations anyway. It sometimes feels like a punishment! Surely it can't be too hard putting on...
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    SDC Trivia Game #37 - 01/07/2023

    A.D.B,A,ZA,B,C, A, D, B
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    Rolf Harris passes away at 93 following health struggle

    I do not condone anything of what he did, but also believe firmly that no star, hero, or celebrity is without his weaknesses and failures. In Rolf's case, they should have been disclosed and reported AT THE TIME. It seems very unjust to me that all the accolades and honours for what he did do...
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