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2 days ago | 
standard.net.au | Brad Lockyer
The SWDL team participating in a planning day. Picture supplied. With milk prices at frustrating lows, keeping a dairy farm running all year is becoming an increasingly difficult prospect. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
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2 days ago | 
areanews.com.au | Brad Lockyer
The tournament will feature kabbadi, a traditional ancient form of wrestling. Picture suppliedThousands are expected once again to flock to Ted Scobie Oval across Saturday June 7 and Sunday June 8 to witness the 27th Shaheedi Tournament, a celebration of Griffith's Sikh community and its culture. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
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1 week ago | 
canberratimes.com.au | Brad Lockyer
Flu vaccination rates are down, while case numbers soar. Picture ShutterstockThis year's flu season is shaping up to be one for the ages if current influenza case numbers are anything to go by - and low flu vaccination rates could be to blame. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
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1 month ago | 
thecourier.com.au | Brad Lockyer
National Palliative Care Week CEO Camilla Rowland says it's important to have difficult conversations about what you want at the end of life. Picture ShutterstockDo you have a plan for the end of your life? Have you discussed it with your family? No doubt it's a difficult conversation to have, but not having that talk can make your final days much harder than they need to be.
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2 months ago | 
staging.yourlifechoices.com.au | Leon Della Bosca |Ben Hocking |Brad Lockyer
The Conversation Australia and New Zealand is a unique collaboration between academics and journalists that is the world’s leading publisher of research-based news and analysis.
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Nov 28, 2024 | 
yourlifechoices.com.au | Brad Lockyer
Australia’s consumer watchdog has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court against discount flight website Webjet over allegations it has misled customers. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched legal action against Webjet for allegedly making false and misleading representations to consumers about flight prices and bookings.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
yourlifechoices.com.au | Brad Lockyer
While twinkling Christmas lights bring joy and a festive spirit, they can also pose some unexpected risks if not handled carefully. Here are some common safety hazards of Christmas lights you may not have thought of. Fire risksChristmas lights can overheat or have frayed wires, leading to short circuits and potential fires. Older lights or poor-quality ones may not meet current safety standards, greatly increasing the risk.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
yourlifechoices.com.au | Brad Lockyer
Hitting the big 5-0 is cause for celebration. You’ve made it half a century on this planet and hopefully you’ll be around for the other half. That will require keeping an eye on your health. So, what can you expect healthwise after turning 50? It’s no secret that ageing comes with an increased likelihood of health complications, and a reduced ability to recover from them. But it doesn’t have to be all bad news.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
yourlifechoices.com.au | Brad Lockyer
Getting hit with a surcharge for paying by card is annoying enough, but not being told about it upfront is even more frustrating. Disappointingly, this seems to be mostly the norm, as research from consumer group Choice found. The results of their nationally representative survey showed 66 per cent of people reported being slugged with a card surcharge without being informed first.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
yourlifechoices.com.au | Brad Lockyer
The biggest shopping day of the year is almost here. But it’s also the year’s biggest honeypot for scammers. Keep your wits about you this Black Friday and keep your money and information safe. With cost-of-living pressures biting everyone, more people are going to be hunting for a bargain this Black Friday than ever. Roy Morgan estimates Aussies will spend a record $6.7 billion across the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales this year.
