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Rebecca Franks is an award-winning journalist, former NSW Parliament reporter and copy editor who has more than two decades of experience in digital and print media in Australia and the UK. Her articles have been seen on news.com.au, New Zealand Herald, The Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun and The Courier-Mail.
Yahoo News AustraliaAussie mum confused over 'metal drink bottle ban' in schools: 'Doesn't make sense'
An Aussie mum has questioned why metal water bottles are being banned in schools across the nation - and the reasons will surprise you. Find out more here.
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Bondi woman enraged by 'most selfishly ridiculous' move with her scooter
A Sydney woman was shocked to find her scooter in a completely different place from where she left it. Find out more here.
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Aussie slams shopping centre parking spots - but can you see what's wrong with them?
A woman has hit out at a common problem disabled people face every day. Find out what it is here.
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7 affordable spots to retire in Australia if the cost of living in the city is too much for you
Retirement may sound far off, but it's never too early to start planning. Here are seven inspiring Aussie spots to get you thinking.
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Anzac Day trading hours: Coles, Woolworths, Bunnings, Westfield and more
Anzac Day is traditionally a day of reflection, but like any public holiday, stores across the country have restricted opening hours. Here's what you need to know.
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7 cheap countries for Aussies to retire overseas without huge super nest egg
With the cost of retiring at a record high, it's not surprising older Aussies are looking at overseas locales to spend their golden years. Here are seven of the best.
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Coles and Woolworths shoppers call out stores over self-serve trend: 'Absolutely disgusting'
Coles and Woolies customers have expressed frustration about the lack of staffed registers, saying being forced to scan groceries themselves makes shopping more stressful.
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Woolworths accused of 'shonky' tactic with 'deceptive' signage
The obscured signage has sparked a debate among shoppers who suggest it's a deliberate attempt to deceive Aussies. See what you think.
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Sick of paying for petrol? Here's 6 electric vehicles that fill up for as low as $18
Aussies are embracing an electric future as EV sales sharply rise and the trend shows no sign of slowing down. Find out more here.
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Underpaid worker wins $15k payout as millions of Aussies ripped off by 'rampant' practice
Wages theft costs Aussies up to $1.35 billion a year with young people and women some of the worst groups affected. Find out what you can do about it.
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Australian mum exposes harrowing reality of financial abuse: 'Had to beg for money'
A woman who escaped an abusive relationship has opened up about the red flags to look out for.
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Aldi shopper exposes Woolworths 'wild' price differences
A TikToker has revealed huge price differences on popular branded confectionary products at Aldi and Woolworths.
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Strange zig-zag marking on glass puzzles Aussies: 'What is this?'
The strange growth led some to suggest that the Aussie home was in grips of a 'parasite invasion'. Find out what really caused the marks here.
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Trees 'butchered' by power company highlight common problem: 'It's sad'
An Aussie home owner has sparked debate online after complaining that power company staff have 'butchered' trees near his home leaving them in a 'sad' state. Find out more here.
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Housesitter asked to pay $500 to give 'pet love'
An "unusual" advert offering a house for rent in a popular Sydney beachside suburb for just $500 a week has divided opinion.
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Easter long weekend trading hours: Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, Bunnings and more
Easter is nearly here and stores across Australia will be operating with reduced trading hours over the long weekend. Find out what's open.
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Aussie mum shares 'scary' moment four-year-old boy scoops up deadly octopus
She describes the moment her barefoot four-year-old son scooped up a deadly octopus. Find out what happened next.
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Airline meal price controversy could drive up costs for Aussies, expert warns
An expert says providing multiple 'special' meals per flight adds significant work for the cabin crew and may lead to extra charges for passengers.
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Snake catcher issues confronting bin warning: 'Never thought about this'
A snake catcher has released a video showing Aussies how to prevent close encounters with snakes around their garbage bins.
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Huge pile of rubbish dumped near Salvos charity shop sparks outrage: 'Gross'
A huge pile of junk including stained mattresses and broken furniture abandoned outside a Salvos charity shop horrifies onlookers.