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    When a parent becomes controlling and cruel, is going no-contact the only option?

    The sooner you are both out the better. He is an abuser and controller. Seek some help and back up from some of the DV agencies. You and your Mum deserve better!
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    Grilled Cauliflower Wedges

    Love cauliflower, going to try this, looks delicious. Thank you Suzanne Rose for this - you're a gem!
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    You’ve seen prices rise before—but does this $55 burger cross the line?

    I bought a burger combo from the new take away shop in our suburb. I paid $24.00 for a combo though nice and tasty was nothing special - but the price got me. I remember when it was a couple of dollars.
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    Laminex Kitchen

    I remember my great-grandmother's kitchen - the same green Laminex as above with a kitchen table the same Laminex green top.
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    Cinnamon Teacake

    Just like my grandmother used to do. Will try this.
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    These green bins have everyone talking—but only a few know the full story

    We have just changed to the Food bin that goes with our green bin which is now collected weekly. As there are only two of us, there is not that much red bin rubbish. Since the change we are definitely putting less in the red bin and about three small bags a week of food rubbish in the green bin...
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    Princess Anne just turned 75—and she’s busier than ever!

    My sister was in London recently and met Princess Anne shopping. No visible security around. My sister smiled at her with a smile back and a polite hello and found her absolutely charming that she stopped to talk. She is so down to earth and understands people - something that the Sussexes could...
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    Blacktown and Liverpool hospitals rank lower than average in BHI survey

    I have been in Liverpool hospital a number of times over the last ten years. My first stay was for three months - I could not have been looked after any better anywhere else. Other stays have been quite good and I have no complaints. One visit to emergency during a very busy night was not good...
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    Why does Coles ask customers to scan bulky items first? We've got answers

    I prefer to stand in the que and use the manned one check out at my Woolies - shopping is becoming such a minefield to navigate by changing simple processes into complicated ones.
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    SA government puts Peterborough District Council on notice over 'serious financial concerns'

    My rates have gone up this year by about $500. It is getting ridiculous with the huge increases. Why do we need so many levels of government. The concept of councils needs rethinking to a more efficient way of managing the local area.
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    Don’t miss your last chance to savour this Aussie favourite—time is running out for this iconic eatery

    Many restaurants and cafes are doing it really tough. Places that we go to we have found they are not as busy as they used to be and the menu choices are not as big as they were once were. It is sad when your favourite eating places are no longer around. Admitted, we are not easting out as much...
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    It’s not just the prices: Shoppers reveal why they really love this budget grocer

    I wish in our small suburb that we had a choice for our fruit and vegetables. Wollies and Coles have taken over and all the smaller retailers like the butcher, florist and fruit shops have long disappeared. We have to travel to get half decent fruit and meat. What a great choice this family have...
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    Could asking ChatGPT for diet advice put your health at risk? One man's question led to a hospital visit.

    Welcome to the new world of 'Artificial Intelligence', nothing real or deep. I prefer my brain to do the research and the thinking as it is real!
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    Disability job service Forrest Personnel closes amid 'non-viable' federal reform

    It is a shame that so many non-profit organisations can no long continue to provide excellent services for the real people in need. So much for inclusivity! The money goes to the big for profit organisations whose first purpose is to make money through providing a lesser service. So many of the...
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    What do you do if you want to relax?

    Since retiring I am now reading much more for pleasure and not for work (I was an English teacher). It's a different kind of reading now and enjoyable. I am also a bit of a film buff, so having time now to watch many films for the first time and revisiting. I also like to walk each day and take...
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    Flannelette Sheets

    Yes, as a kid we had the same coloured stripe flannelette sheets on all our beds. In summer we had the cotton versions of the striped sheets. When visiting my friends they all had the same sheets as us. I still have a set we found when clearing my mum's house still unused in its plastic - she...
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    Backyard Incinerator

    We had one just the same as the picture. All our neighbours had one usually in the back corner of the yard. On weekends they would be all spilling smoke from the mowing and garden clean up.
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    Real reason popular radio duo were axed from breakfast show

    Going nation-wide takes the local and familiar out of the equation. The whole media landscape is changing rapidly.
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    Cost-of-living crisis hitting boomers harder than younger generations

    Cost of insurance has gone through the roof. House insurance is an essential but becoming not affordable for many, but if you do not have it and you have a fire, get broken into or weather issues you are even worse off. The average person is just surviving and doing without lots of things that...
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