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  1. goatwhisperer

    North Burnett Regional Council hands down Queenland's biggest rate increase

    Correct, not a wage, but it is not the same as wage earnt through PAYG. If it was classified as a wage, it is very low. Certainly not an amount you can comfortably live on.
  2. goatwhisperer

    North Burnett Regional Council hands down Queenland's biggest rate increase

    Chasing debt, not easy. As someone who has been in business, people who dont pay have no conscience and debt collecting costs are high.. Councillors get an allowance, not a wage, and it is to cover cost of travel. Even mayors in some parts depending on population and area they are responsible...
  3. goatwhisperer

    North Burnett Regional Council hands down Queenland's biggest rate increase

    I have lived in this region, and rates are way way less than what cities pay in rates. I invite everyone to look up how much is charged, and do your research of services that are provided by councils with little or no suppor from State Govt. Under $1000 per annum for residential. Varying amounts...
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    Coloured Toilet Paper

    I recall as a child toilet paper was whitish with black print all over..oh thats right, old telephone book torn up and put on a hook and hung in the long drop toilet! 😂😂
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    July Competition – Winter Memory Lane

    Is winter here?? Oh thats right living in the subtropics, not much to see here in wintery weather, snow, frosts etc..😀😂
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    Shoppers trash store aisles, leave Kmart staff to clean up mess

    Going back when I was a young girl and woman in 50's, 60's and 70's, you never saw the local department stores with clothing shoes etc left on tbe floor. Yes our department stores have changed in the last 40 to 50 years, but some customers in these stores are just straight out grubs! With all...
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    'It's outrageous': Senior feels 'punished' after losing vital government benefits

    It is about time those rules were changed. Especially if you are a born and bred Australian. Start writing to the politicians!! Just outrageous!!
  8. goatwhisperer

    Dad pays $1,200 after health insurance mistake many people make

    I want to know who the insurer is for $100 a month for Hospital and Extras!. Ours is $400 a month and thats with a co payment of $750 (paid only once a year for an admission to hospital). Use our extras claims to the maximum though. Have already recieved back more than our annual premium.
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    The Official Bingo Thread!

    I just won game 225 of Bingo! ⬜⬜⬜⬜🟩 ⬜⬜⬜🟩⬜ ⬜⬜🟩⬜⬜ ⬜🟩⬜⬜⬜ 🟩⬜⬜⬜⬜
  10. goatwhisperer

    Is it unreasonable to refuse to run errands for an elderly neighbour?

    Definitely not being mean. Im always happy to help anyone, but you are quite right to set boundaries when you feel you are unfairly being taken advantage of.
  11. goatwhisperer

    Let’s Support Those Affected by the Floods

    Salvation Army. They helped us out in the January 2013 floods in the Bundaberg region.
  12. goatwhisperer

    New rules may impact home options in this state. Is this the solution to the housing crisis?

    We currently live in a caravan. We bought a second hand 30ft fifth wheeler that has two slide outs creating extra space. It is parked on a property belonging to one of our adult children. We live very comfortably in it and the amount of housework reduced considerably!
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