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

    We have a few of these cheeky birds hanging around our place!!
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    Competition: Download and rate the SDC app, and you could win $100

    I'm just too old for aps!!
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    Petrol is cheaper than ever in these five major cities! See how low prices have gone

    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!
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    FOUND A PLUMBER...

    Just sent it to my plumber!
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    Major change coming to one of the biggest free car parks—here’s how it can impact you

    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!!!
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    Is your local branch closing? Customers react to controversial bank closures

    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...
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    Wedding Memories Competition - Share your story and you could win $100

    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...
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    Checkout Chick

    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...
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    What articles would you like to see in SDC?

    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.
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    Discover how Peter Dutton's latest Centrelink proposal could affect your benefits!

    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...
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    Discover the Adorable Viral Video of Prince William Showing His Heartwarming Side for Catherine Middleton!

    Her name is not Kate Middleton - it is Princess Catherine. It's about time people gave her the respect she deserves!
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    Seniors Discount Club Petitions!

    I've happily signed all 4 of the current petitions, and with so many members it should be quite achievable to reach the set targets. I just can't cope with self serve checkouts, my pension needs some improvement, I have been waiting ages for my level 2 care package, approved in July, and I...
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    CLOSED: Win Ecosa's Revolutionary CoolComfort Mattress – Perfect for Australian Summers!

    I'm signed up and ready to win! As age pensioners living in steamy North Queensland, anything which can help us get a peaceful night's sleep would be wonderful!! The steamy heat is hard to beat So a cool-comfort mattress would be a real treat!
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    Australia Post hints at price jumps for several services

    I have a Concession Card from Australia Post which allows me to buy packets of 5 x 60 cent stamps for $3. A regular letter needs 1 stamp and a larger envelope needs 2 stamps, and I use them to send in my puzzle answers to Australian Women's weekly.
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    Aussies can get up to $4,420 back in toll relief rebates—are you eligible?

    I would really appreciate it if you would 'Name that State' in the title to each article. I don't live in NSW so no relevance to me.
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    From confusion to clarity: myGovID app gets a fresh new identity soon!

    I don't use 'aps' I have MyGov on my computer and find it OK for most things BUT: My major complaint is with My Aged care, which I access through to MyGov site. It is absolutely impossible to navigate compared to Medicare and the ATO. A total disgrace!
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    Aussie state unveils 2024 budget with record cost-of-living relief for seniors and vulnerable residents

    Not specifically about this article, but could you please name the relevant State in your headline? I open various articles only to find they have no relevance to me, because, for example, I don't live in Tasmania, I live in Queensland, so why would I need to read this? Just a suggestion!
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