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I once had a friend with 2 young children, who, when faced with being a single mother, decided to train as a primary school teacher. We had adjacent stalls at a Sunday Market and she would spend all her time between customers trying to complete her Maths homework from college, often with little...

Our MP Bob Katter has spoken in Parliament about this issue. Quite eloquent too on this occasion (Sorry Bob!). Also, National Seniors is vocal on the issue, and you can get 'Keep Cash" stickers from them to decorate your car should you choose to do so!!! Personally, I am trying to use cash where...

A wonderful article full of interesting ideas and the pros and cons of change. As a part pensioner with a mortgage free home, I am grateful not to be facing the issues befalling renters! As the owner of an investment property I have always been willing to keep the rent reasonable (much to the...

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Love them both!

When my husband was in hospital I decided to have some fun with cooking, and started by buying a cooked chook from the supermarket. My title (should it ever get into print) was "Cooking for 1 can be fun, or how to live on a cooked chook for a week!' And I did, apart from 1 lapse... I was passing...

How lucky are those who have a recycle bin!! We only have 1 bin so everything goes in it. We have approached the council asking for recycle bins, but to no avail as we are too far out of town!! We had a local dump before, but once we were given bins the dump was closed. So at least the council...

Fairfield Waters Townsville is our closest shopping centre, 40km away. It had Suncorp, but they closed, then Bendigo bank opened there, but they have closed now. So there is just an atm charging $3 to withdraw cash, and the Post Office which is always busy. Not happy!!

We have a few of these cheeky birds hanging around our place!!

I'm just too old for aps!!

We live near Townsville and use Petrol Spy to find the best deals. Today (Sunday 2 March at 9 am UP91 is $168.9 - 169.5. Coles Express is $172.9 - 4cents would be $168.9!! Lucky us!

Just sent it to my plumber!

Townsville City Council decided on a whim, to introduce parking meters along the iconic Strand area, and a couple of other popular parking areas. A petition was set up on the Council website, and very well supported. The outcome was "No further action". A win for once!!!

We were all delighted when a new shopping centre opened, and only 40 km from home. What a wonderful thing, and it had a Suncorp Bank!! So we moved our everyday account there, as it was so convenient -till it closed!! Then came another lifesaver in the form of the Bendigo Bank, so we moved our...

We got married in England in 1969, as soon as the groom turned 21 (his Dad refused to give permission so we had to wait). The night before the big day I overheard my Mother in Law talking to the groom, telling him it was not too late to change his mind!! When he told her he was NOT changing his...

I remember when the first supermarket came to our village. People were a bit hesitant to use it after going to the local shops where the shopkeepers asked what you wanted and then got it for you. SO MUCH choice and no one to help you choose? How were you supposed to manage? but it slowly took...

What I would like to see is the State related articles saying the State in the headline. I get put out when I click on what looks like an interesting item only to find out that it relates to NSW or WA, and nothing to do with Queensland.

The card doesn't address the problems, it just limits access to cash for 'unacceptable' spending. There is a need to look at the issues and find some assistance to those who need to be helped out of their destructive lifestyle. Just stopping them from getting access to alcohol and drugs can...