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Handy tips for preserving your phone battery life

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Tips for preserving your phone battery life 📱🔋 In the era of digitisation, our smartphones have seamlessly integrated into the fabric of our daily lives, serving as indispensable tools for connectivity, information, and entertainment. Despite their myriad benefits, a common challenge faced by many smartphone users is the rapid depletion of battery life. This article
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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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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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Guide to lithium-ion battery fires and how to stay safe

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Guide to lithium-ion battery fires and how to stay safe ⚡ 🔌 Emergency services are reporting increased cases of lithium-ion battery fires in the home. Here’s what causes lithium-ion battery fires, plus how to prevent them. Many cordless appliances and electronics such as computers, laptops and e-scooters now use rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. As a result,
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The Train Of Life Journey

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The Train Of Life Journey by Jean d’ Ormesson 🚂❤️ Life is like a journey on a train… With its stations… With changes of routes… And with accidents! At birth we boarded the train and met our parents, and we believe they will always travel by our side. However, at some station our parents will
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How to spot a fake profile on Facebook

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How to spot a fake profile on Facebook Last year Facebook estimated that more than 10% of profile accounts were fake or duplicates. And as Facebook surpassed 2.3 Billion users this year that accounts for an estimated 230 Million fake accounts. Whilst Facebook is adopting several strategies to point out fake profiles, it is also
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Free 1-hour online webinars tailored for the Over 50s

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Free 1-hour online webinars tailored for the Over 50s 🤓 Learn to use technology with confidence, how to protect yourself online and find out what opportunities the internet can provide by joining a range of Be Connected free online presentations. Hosted by the eSafety Commissioner, these presentations cover a range of topics to help improve
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Stroke warning signs, common symptoms and knowing what to do

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Stroke warning signs and common symptoms Regardless of age, a stroke can happen to anyone, anywhere – and knowing the warning signs and symptoms, and what to do – might prevent death or worsened health conditions at recovery. The brain is an extremely complex organ that controls various body functions. If a stroke occurs and
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Why you should give Wordle a go

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Why you should give Wordle a go Discover the mental and social benefits of playing Wordle If you’re group chat or social media feed has become cluttered with those tiny red, amber and green tiles – then you’ve seen Wordle. If you enjoy daily crosswords and word games, Wordle might just be the daily challenge
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Four things that your home care provider can’t do

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Four things that your home care provider can’t do For many older Aussies, finally getting access to an aged care home care package feels like winning the lottery. With over 100,000 people on the waiting list for home care, seniors can wait as long as two years before getting the package they’re eligible for. But
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Should retirees consider investing in Bitcoin?

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The investment risks of Bitcoin and basics for retirees How to buy/sell Bitcoin, getting started and considering the risks for over 60s Every couple of months we read an article about the price of Bitcoin collapsing, or skyrocketing. The topsy-turvy world of cyrptocurrency (“crypto”) continues to keep investors, enthusiasts, speculators and sceptics saying “I told
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Super co-contribution eligibility before-and-after 67

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Super co-contribution eligibility under 67 and over 67 Firstly, what is the super co-contribution? Super co-contributions help eligible people boost their retirement savings. If you’re a low or middle-income earner and make personal (after-tax) contributions to your super fund, the government may also make a contribution (called a co-contribution) up to a maximum amount of
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