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    Young family loses $2,300 during a national emergency! What happened?

    The return location had been closed due to the cyclone….the family were notified of this by Europecar
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    Young family loses $2,300 during a national emergency! What happened?

    I saw this mum being interviewed on the news…. The family had been notified by Europe ar that the “return point” had been closed due to the cyclone, so in reality, Europecar’s expectations were impossible
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    Are you using this Woolworths perk right? See how this perk could cost your marriage!

    WHY would you get a $1 discount on a $10 item when you can get $40 off your $400 grocery shopping bill. It defies logic…. I’m with the wife on this one
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    Drivers stunned as mysterious road markings pop up—here’s what you need to know

    A great idea. certainly easier to see than elongated numbers painted on the road.
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    This tradie fought a $320 fine for a common driving predicament

    There are yellow lines painted on the streets around where I live, so I run the risk of fines every time I open my gate as well. The nearest “ legal” marking spot to my house is 70+ metres away, and good luck with that during any weekday I have a disability and need my walker to mobilize, so it...
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    Why is this sanga part of the world's worst-rated foods?

    i don’t like Marmite, so do understand the Marmite bit. Change that out to Vegemite and chips…yum …then you’re on a winner
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    Is $15 too steep for a reusable bag? Coles shoppers have their say

    20 or so years ago, I also bought a black bag in Cole’s that held 5 nylon carry bags..all 5 were a different colour….pink, blue, green , yellow, mauve. i had and used the many years…I’d take something somewhere…my daughters house etc. ..sometimes, I forgot bag when I was leaving and ended up...
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    Uncover surprising Australian Christmas tradition shocking Americans—as seen in Bluey!

    For Aussies under 30, BonBons were a lollie..NOT CANDY THANKS…here in Australia too different fruit flavours and wrapped individually with the fruit pic i wasn’t a big fan…
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    King Charles's shocking plan was revealed—discover why he might be forced to abdicate!

    10-15 seconds on the news almost every day is too much
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    King Charles's shocking plan was revealed—discover why he might be forced to abdicate!

    It doesn’t worry me one way or the other, but not having Camilla in my face on TV everyday would definitely be a bonus
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    Newly proposed aged care structure to impact Aussies's wallets soon

    This is a bi-partisan decision…it’s not an ALP only decision.
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    Newly proposed aged care structure to impact Aussies's wallets soon

    it has already been announced that cleaning and mowing services will not be changed from their present form and this is a bi-partisan decision…not just the ALP
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    Eighty drivers face license loss and heavy fines over mobile phone use

    I’m not surprised people still use their phones whilst driving, but I also don’t understand that and why they do it, considering the safety aspect and the huge fines. Put your phone in your bag or turn it on plane mode while your driving. NO phone call is worth killing someone for
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    Check your licences: Local woman's licence oversight costs her over $650

    My licence is due on my birthday every 5 years, but these days, I also have to have a medical every year to keep it…. Queensland always had licences due on your birthday when I got mine in 1962. It was easy to remember. I have a reminder in my phone calendar once a week for a month leading up...
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    Local driver gets hit with ticketless parking fines: 'They didn't know that's a rule either'

    An unbroken yellow line has always been “no parking”. It’s mean though, to have ticketless parking fines. I’m pleased the Minns Govt has done away with them
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    Monarchist groups criticise premiers for absent reception during royal visit

    Every premier, except maybe the WA Premier, could have left their state in the afternoon, gone to the banquet and been home by midnight or next morning. I’m pretty sure none of them would have refused an invitation during Queen Elizabeth’s visit, but the new King and his wife don’t seem to...
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    Shocking rideshare rip-off: Aussie woman's 6-minute trip costs $170!

    Everyone has a camera in the pockets these days. Following an incident in Brisbane a couple of years ago, my granddaughter now has her phone ready to snap and takes a photo of where she was sitting when she gets out. The owner of the car is not going to take off while the back door is still...
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    Westpac axes cardless cash withdrawals from their ATMs nationwide

    I’ve banked with Westpac since before it became Westpac and I’ve never heard of it.
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    Is the rise of 'King William’ tearing the Royal Family apart’?

    Not a fan of William….heaven help the monarchy when he becomes king
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