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    General Discussion Thread 16.04.2025

    Being with my little dog - a two year old Pomeranian. He is three kg and a sweet little man who is very active.
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    Is this 'people power' at work? Major bank reverses initial decision over regional branches

    Cutting hours is a little bit better than closing altogether, at least there is still an operating bank there, than none at all.
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    Deli at Coles

    I like to choose and have cut up for me. The new self service packaged goods provide issues in that they are very thinly cut and you have to buy a certain quantity in the pack. Sometimes I used to buy two frankfurts to make two hot dogs for lunch, now I have to buy a pack of twelve and waste...
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    Aussies sue aged care provider over claims of mistreatment and broken promises

    My parents were in a very good nursing home that was run by a family who created the nursing home because they could not find one that suited their parents' needs. It was a great place and we did not have to worry. They were happy. However, it has been bought out by a big company and now is a...
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    Is this 'people power' at work? Major bank reverses initial decision over regional branches

    This is a positive move and change in thinking. Lets hope that a lot more banking service centres open in the future. I think because the banks have abandoned their customers, their customers have abandoned them, and now they are realising this. One can only hope.
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    ‘They’re already struggling’: New changes to aged care spark fear among families

    I worry about the future. I am a self funded retiree so will have to pay. My problem is that I am the last of the line. We did not have children so it is just us left now. I do not know how we will navigate the system, that is so confusing. I also fear of being conned, ripped off and taken...
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    Joke

    Happy Birthday!!!
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    Coles cup

    Gosh you are also describing my experiences. Coles Cafeteria was a special school holiday treat as a family, dress up go to the city on the train (red rattler) shopping and Coles for lunch.
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    Trump’s latest move could change medicine prices—here’s what you need to know

    This man (Mr Trump) is causing so much disruption world wide. It is amazing how so much damage this one person is able to do and inflict on the world.
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    Are parking fees for large cars about to skyrocket? You won't believe the reason why

    I agree. This happens all the time when I go to the local shops. I park and come back to find that I am parked in on both sides by SUVs and not able to open my door and have to wait for them to return with a 'sorry I did not realise' excuse. It is also very hard to see past these cars when...
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    General Discussion Thread 08.04.2025

    Fish. I hated fish as a child, maybe it was the way that it was cooked. Absolutely love fish now and eat much much less red meat.
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    Woman dead for 24 minutes shares shocking experience that challenges sceptics

    My sister told me that my Mum told her, that when my Grandfather died my mother was there and my grandfather said to his wife who died many years before; "Ah Win you've come to get me" and passed away. My sister who was present when my brother died in hospital, 'he had been out of it and...
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    Woman dead for 24 minutes shares shocking experience that challenges sceptics

    Nine years ago I had been sick for a week. On being rushed to hospital after collapsing and not being able to move, in emergency, it was discovered that I had a serious infection in the top part of my spine. I was told that if they did not operate, I only had days left and if they operated it...
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    New technology revolutionises safety in hospitals, shaping future of healthcare

    It is a shame that this has to be done, but if it helps to protect staff and patients then it is a good idea. I have been in emergency at Liverpool Hospital and when very busy late at night there are many aggressive people who expect immediate attention although there may be more critical cases...
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    Toasted Marshmallows

    This brings back memories of my grandmother who used to always have homemade treats for us like the marshmallows waiting for us to devour. Thank you for this I am going to use this recipe. What fun things to do with the grand kids.
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    'Did you know it was illegal?': Little known vehicle rule confuses Aussie woman

    How ridiculous! As kids we would sleep in the tent outside for fun but have the safety of home. I also, when travelling alone to my parents house in Sydney from the country town where I worked 700 km away would stop for a quick nap in a rest stop if I was getting a bit tried, to avoid falling...
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    'Beyond disgraceful': Controversial shop display sparks fierce debates about symbolism

    Very inappropriate and disgusting. Too many people try to push the negatives instead of positives and bully others through mean inappropriate ways. This is an example of this. It is part of the reason why the world is in such a state at present with so much hate.
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    Fact of the Day: 1% of the world's population is ambidextrous

    I had brain surgery years ago and unfortunately there was some nerve damage. At first they thought I would be a quadriplegic from the neck down. With extensive rehabilitation for twelve months I was able to walk again and have most of my mobility though I get tired more easily. My right side...
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    ORIGINAL SEATBELT

    This is a good one. This is a picture of my mum and how she drove when I was a little boy on the bench seat car when pulling up or breaking. I think lots of parents did this. Now we make sure everyone is belted up and the young ones in their seats, even our dog has a car seat and harness. How...
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    Avoid danger zone: Uncover changes on this notorious Aussie road!

    At least there is some action to try to address this. It is better than doing nothing. fencing and crossing areas under the roads are needed to provide safe pathways. We need very much to take care of our Koalas. In high areas of Koalas there too should be a ban on development and these areas...
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