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    Stamping the future: Australia Post's letter delivery shake-up sparks postal evolution

    We are already on Monday, Wednesday and Friday deliveries for parcels as well as letters. Will they reduce ours down to once or twice a week? Country NSW
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    Australians are open to self-driving vehicles, but want humans to retain ultimate control

    No way I will ever get in an automated vehicle, especially if it is an EV. It is not worth the risk to my safety or the safety of other road users. If you are too lazy to drive yourself, catch a train, bus or taxi.
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    Attention drivers: Avoid hefty fines with this crucial update on speed cameras

    Great idea if there are actually roadworks on the road. What about when the roadworks signs are out when there are no road works or, in one case near where I live, the road works signs are out when the only work being done is on the train line that has a big bank between it and the road. Revenue...
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    Thousands of visitors flock to Australia’s national parks each year – and many take silly risks. How do we keep people safe?

    We shouldn't protect them, unless they are children. Adults should be allowed to make mistakes, as should children within reason. Its how we learn that stupid hurts. Stop being a nanny state and let people live their lives how they choose.
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    Centrelink's outrageous wait times exposed as Senators grill bosses

    I have been waiting since 8 June. I am still waiting. I hope they are faster with your claim.
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    Centrelink's outrageous wait times exposed as Senators grill bosses

    I put my aged pension application in on 8th June this year. It is now 17 weeks since I applied. Two weeks ago I had to attend a Centrelink office in person to supply originals of my application ID's. When I asked how much longer it is likely to be, the girl who assisted me said she had no idea...
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    Struggling Aussies are left waiting by Centrelink amid the cost-of-living surge

    67 and 68 yo couple still waiting 14 weeks now for pension application to process. In a drought on a farm. No income, savings spent, can't afford to feed the stock let alone ourselves. Can't sell the stock because the transport and government levies cost more than they would sell for at the...
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