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23 power-saving tips to lower your electricity bill

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23 power-saving tips to lower your electricity bill ⚡💸 Electricity bill shock: how to lower the pain of July 1 price rises Say goodbye to the 2022-23 financial year, and brace yourself for 2023-24’s whole new world of financial pain when it comes to power prices. Electricity regulators have effectively set benchmark price rises of
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Winter health and natural remedies

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Winter health and natural remedies Winter is well and truly here, and that means cold and flu season has commenced. Taking good care of yourself during the winter months involves keeping your immune system at peak efficiency and acting quickly at the first sign of a cold. There are also natural remedies and common-sense strategies
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Too good to be true? See through investment scams

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Too good to be true? See through investment scams ⚠️🛑 The Australian Cyber Security Centre Targeting Scams Report (April 2023) found that investment scams cost Australians $1.5 billion last year. They’re increasingly sophisticated and can take many forms. Learning how to identify an investment scam will help safegaurd your money and future goals. NAB Chief
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CorningWare collector’s items value skyrockets after Instant Brands collapse

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CorningWare collector’s items value skyrockets after Instant Brands collapse 💰📈 Aussies are being urged to check their kitchen cupboards for CorningWare collector’s items in the wake of the brand’s US-based parent company’s collapse. This month on 12-June, Instant Brands announced it had initiated a voluntary court-appointed bankruptcy process. The cookware brand is the maker behind
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The Coronation of King Charles III • Similarities and differences in the coronation of our current and previous monarchs

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The Coronation of King Charles III Similarities and differences in the coronation of our current and previous monarchs 👑 What were you doing on the evening of Saturday 6 May 2023? Were you one of the estimated three million Aussies who settled in to watch the broadcast of the coronation of King Charles III? For
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Embracing the Happiness of Adopting an Older Dog

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Embracing the Happiness of Adopting an Older Dog 🐶🏘️ Let’s talk about a subject close to many of our hearts: pets and, more specifically, the overlooked gems of older dogs. Have you ever considered adding a mature furry friend to your life? If you haven’t, you may be missing an incredible experience. According to a
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When downsizer contribution should be delayed

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When downsizer contribution should be delayed 🏠🏦 Just because you can do this from 55 doesn’t mean you should. The benefits of downsizer contributions can be substantial but be careful about your timing. If you sell your home and are 55 or older, you can make a downsizer contribution to super provided you meet the
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ChatGPT embarrasses lawyer by submitting fake cases to judge

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ChatGPT embarrasses lawyer by submitting fake cases to a judge 🖥️👨‍⚖️ A US lawyer has found out the hard way that the new generation of AI is not always accurate, after he used ChatGPT for research and submitted a number of “bogus” cases to the court. The case in question involved a man suing Colombian
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23 aged-care facilities close in 8-months since Labor’s stringent reforms

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Aged care homes buckle under Labor’s tough rules At least 23 aged-care homes have shut their doors since September last year as the sector grapples with Labor’s stringent reforms, ­including 24/7 mandatory registered nurses and minimum care requirements. According to figures from the Department of Health and Aged Care provided in a question on notice
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Aussies not willing to give up alcohol, takeaway and hair appointments amid cost-of-living crisis

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Aussies not willing to give up alcohol, takeaway and hair appointments amid cost-of-living crisis While the nation continues to battle the cost-of-living crisis, new research from Compare the Market reveals the things Aussies aren’t prepared to give up to tackle higher prices. A new study from the comparison website found that alcohol, takeaway meals, coffee
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5 reasons to work on mobility as we get older

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• Sponsored Article • 5 reasons to work on mobility as we get older Want to keep up with your grandkids? Carry your own groceries and make your own bed? Well, nobody wants to do the last one, but if you would prefer to stay active and competent in your old age, you need to
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Transport Tips for Retirees

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Transport Tips for Retirees If you’re approaching retirement or already there, you may be considering how you get around these days. The morning commute is no longer necessary – which gives rise to many other possibilities. Is the big 4WD or sedan “overkill” for light grocery shopping and occasional trips out? Perhaps the little hatchback
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Seven healthy habits may help cut dementia risk

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Seven healthy habits may help cut dementia risk, study says Researchers present initial findings from a study that followed thousands of US women for about 20 years. Seven healthy habits and lifestyle factors may play a role in reducing the risk of dementia, according to a two decade-long study. Being active, eating a better diet,
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