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  1. LynneM

    Attention, Aussie drivers! Avoid a $556 fine with this little-known road rule

    Hi, Go on Klevarange and get a large screen which is attached by suction and using the cigarette holder. You have everything on it, maps, take and receive hands free calls, radio and lots more. I am not trying to sell you one but I bought one as on pension and it is great. I dont make or receive...
  2. LynneM

    1960s Revolution

    I was a child of the 60's. Really great time, with the music and I loved guys with long hair. I have been with my partner for 25 years and he shaves his hair lol. I was 14 when the summer of love , 1967, happened, and I can recall going into the city, Adelaide, to the east parklands where live...
  3. LynneM

    Your 3G phone might still work! How delay in shutdown affects you

    Hi, Yes I would love to know from Telstra how many people were given fee phones.....probably just a gimmick. Im in same situation also.
  4. LynneM

    Former Seven reporter takes network to court after sudden dismissal

    This was on tv about toxic working environment at seven.
  5. LynneM

    Aussie superstar keeps it real with his thrifty birthday choices

    I am not a fan, no acting ability just superhero shit.
  6. LynneM

    Revealed: The 10 most expensive records of all time

    Very kind of you though, maybe good karma on your way.
  7. LynneM

    CRACKERS AND BONFIRES

    I agree, it was really fun, and parents really got into it too. If we had it again I think with the population more and of course with social media abundant with our kids, can you imagine what they would do to get that exclusive picture or video?!!!!!
  8. LynneM

    The harsh reality of the rental crisis through the eyes of a 71-year-old evictee

    Yes, i doubt they get the full Disability Pension as they would have to declare their earnings. Thats all, good for her having a job to go to. I am 68 and would love a job, going to try waitressing.
  9. LynneM

    ‘The twist’

    I remember going to the pictures one Saturday afternoon and they had a twist competition at the half time remission as they did back in the 60's. I went up with I think about 8 others and won, with the most claps in the cinema !!! I could twist while dropping down to near floor level. Tried to...
  10. LynneM

    How Did We Survive? Rant-of-the-Week

    Sounds lovely. Yet everyone did not need therapy lol
  11. LynneM

    Commonwealth Ombudsman uncovers two decades' worth of Centrelink debt miscalculations in shocking report

    I would personally go into a centrelink office and talk to someone there about your situation. You should not be paying off more because of your husbands account. If you go in to an office, it does not take too long to speak to someone.
  12. LynneM

    Clothes made by mum or nan

    Mum made all my clothes, knitted all my jumpers, remember going to Myers to pick out patterns for me, which I could choose. She did the same for my brother, even knitting a Beatles cardigan for him, it was so cool. Did not wear a brought item until I worked at age 16, then I could buy my own...
  13. LynneM

    Frustrated with Centrelink call wait times? MP investigates why they're skyrocketing!

    Yes Nana, all so true.I went for a job for Telstra Call Centre at age 50ish , and the amount of testing this and that about you, your typing speed, and "How you would answer this call fom an angry customer", using headphones I had to explain and answer questions, about 20 if I recall. Young ones...
  14. LynneM

    Cleaning influencer reveals 'secret' to smear-free, sparkling glass—here's how!

    Try Bunnings LSR range as I think I saw a LSR one especially for just rust stains. Best really soak overnight, scrub in morning Baking soda paste, leave overnight too , might take a feww goes to get it working, but I dont thjink you can completely make it rust free.
  15. LynneM

    Grocery price shock: Australians paying more than ever for weekly shopping essentials

    Why are they bad health wise. Environmentally unfriendly, smoke going into the air, and very little at that? What bad health problems do you have, as my family has not had any, did you ventilate the rooms when you had log fire going, windows open a tiny bit, Its not an open fire, but a fully...
  16. LynneM

    Channel Seven's Matt Doran 'vanishes' while reporting on Hunter Valley bus crash

    I used to watch Today show, but now watch ABC Breakfast for past 7 months as I just got so fed up with the dribble of watching Today . Sunrise is the same.
  17. LynneM

    Will the upcoming Buy Now Pay Later regulations affect your favourite payment options?

    I have had afterpay for about 3 years and you never ever use it for food etc. I only use it for birthday presents or special gifts for special occasions for family members. Never thought you can get groceries with it, and will never use it for that. I have a $1,500 limit on mine, but have never...
  18. LynneM

    Grocery price shock: Australians paying more than ever for weekly shopping essentials

    We are two adults on pension, up until beginning of this year, grocery shop, including cleaning stuff plus dog food etc, was around $200 fortnight. Now same groceries we are nudging to $250 fortnight. Starting to get savvy now!!!
  19. LynneM

    Grocery price shock: Australians paying more than ever for weekly shopping essentials

    Dog food too. Aldi had large dry dog food for $12, now its not even stocked anymore at our local Aldi, so you have only one choice, the dear one!! Woolies has Dry dog food for $13 now, but its first in best served. They often run out too, but they havent stopped stocking it....yet. Very strange...
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