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  1. Carol Battye

    Selfish parking act sparks outrage: ‘I struggled to get into my car’

    I have seen this happen at my local plaza and my Son in Law was able to climb into the car needed at the time we were going past and reversed it out for the owner. Also took a photo and sent it to Plaza Management. The middle car in our situation was not flagged as disabled.
  2. Carol Battye

    Are supermarkets pulling a fast one with 'sneaky' discount tactics?

    I worked in a shop years ago where leading up to a big sale the Boss would get in boxes of stock and give us a black marker to write on price then a red marker to write a lower price, making it look like a big saving. Not a saving at all. Just the price he wanted to get for the item while making...
  3. Carol Battye

    Huge price hike! Coles and Woolworths food prices skyrocket by 10%, rising fast than inflation

    The Supermarkets say they are reducing prices to help their customers through hard times but only after raising the prices on everything. It then looks like a markdown. Oh and all you see on sale is chocolate, chips and biscuits.
  4. Carol Battye

    Shopper's ‘devastating’ discovery in Woolworths meat tray prompts concerns about food industry transparency

    This is a problem we now face with pre-packaged meat. I prefer to go to an independant Butcher and buy my meat because I can see exactly what I am purchasing. No hiding fat under the cuts of meat
  5. Carol Battye

    Easter Updates!

    I agree with others who have commented on the view. I would be happy to stay there all weekend too.
  6. Carol Battye

    Easter Updates!

    Hubby and I are on Holiday up in Brisbane spending time with our Daughter, Son in Law and two Grandaughters. Good Friday was spent having a Family lunch with Son in Laws Parents which was lovely. Saturday we went to a market. Easter Sunday was another Family day and of course included lots of...
  7. Carol Battye

    What do you have planned for Easter Sunday, and what are your family's Easter traditions?

    We will be spending Easter with Family in Brisbane. We are from Melbourne. Only Grandies are in Brisbane. Two Girls 7 & 5 so I think a fun Easter egg hunt will be our first big activity for a Easter Sunday. Not sure what else might be arranged because the big Family thing with Son in Laws Family...
  8. Carol Battye

    Woolworths introduces MAJOR CHANGE to reusable shopping bags - Here’s what you need to know

    Bought my first one this morning. Last thing I needed but loved the look of them and doing my bit for others.
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