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A 55 year old woman from Turkey is seeking DNA proof that Trump is her father. She says that a woman who just gave birth could not keep her and anded her over to a family whose own child was stillborn. https://remarkable-mag.com/woman-claiming-to-be-trumps-daughter-drops-new-dna-bombshell/

Very good OT.

I meant to add, I needed to break a $20 so I could pay $15 for a haircut (they have noyes into the slot, no change given). There was an ANZ branch beside the barber in the mall, so I ducked in there. They only had one teller window (not just one open) and there was a family there getting a lot of forms etc signed. It took nearly 15 minutes to change a $20 note.

Can you identify this young man who is no longer with us? Classic photo of him deleted from bottom right.

It continues to get worse. The Commonwealth Bank is forcing it's customers to switch to a Smart Saver A/c which has a $3 fee to withdraw your own money from a teller, from the Post Office or by phone. The fee is waved if you deposit $2,000 per month. As a pensioner, my pension is paid into my Smart Saver A/c by direct deposit. At $1177 per fortnight, this meets this requirement. However, traders wanting to get change for their tills, or deposit their cash takings are charged a cash handling fee. As I have posted before, you can get cash from an ATM, but only multiples of $10, $20 or $50. If you need a $5 note, you have to withdraw more, then find somewhere to change it. But bank ATMs are disappearing, and you get charged a fee to use a privately owned ATM. Many banks are closing branches, particularly in regional areas. https://www.msn.com/en-au/money/news/people-first-bank-s-devastating-move-leaves-aussies-with-four-hour-trip-to-visit-bank-branch/ar-AA1Uj1Ea However Westpac are opening more regional branches. People think that cash is legal currency and must be accepted, but that's not the case. Provided the store/cafe/etc. clearly indicate that they accept card only, it is lawful for them to refuse cash. KFC is one of the latest to go cashless - it's up to the franchisee. https://www.moneymag.com.au/do-australian-businesses-have-to-accept-cash Some of the reasons for going cashless are- cost of supply - escort services etc. cost of insurance reducing the likelihood of holdups - staff injury, trauma, etc. time and cost of counting cash and taking it to nightsafes etc. to deter breakins proliferation of forged notes (larger denominations) confusing counter staff under pressure causing business losses. In addition to the details in the link below, forged notes are usually 2 or 3 mm shorter than genuine notes. https://www.banknotes.rba.gov.au/counterfeit-detection/counterfeit-detection-guide/ There are also some places that only accept cash - cards not accepted.

Don't squat with your spurs on.

Peter FitzSimons has suggested Dutton for the Ambassador position.

No for f--k sake.

On the TV tonight they were saying he will stay in America in another representative position. (Unless Trump has ICE throw him out).

This little trick only works in Excel. If you want to enter the current date into a spreadsheet, press Ctrl + semicolon. To enter the current time, Press Ctrl + Shift + ;

I don't think I'll apply. One of the suggested possibilities is Stephen Conroy, and he has been less than complimentary to T.r.u.m.p. https://www.news.com.au/national/politics/labor-stalwart-who-called-donald-trump-a-moron-leads-the-race-to-become-us-ambassador/news-story/37660aa95eea32e13aaac9921a7921d8

Russian forces have reportedly seized full control of the strategic Shevchenko lithium deposit in the Donetsk region, a move that deals a catastrophic blow to the recently negotiated U.S.-Ukraine critical minerals agreement. This specific mine was a centerpiece of President Zelensky's proposal to the Trump administration, intended to help Ukraine reimburse the United States for billions in military aid by granting exclusive access to its vast natural resources. The Shevchenko field is one of the largest lithium deposits in Europe, often referred to as "white gold" for its essential role in electric vehicle batteries and defense technology. Its capture by Russian troops effectively nullifies a key component of the "pay back" deal signed in 2025, which relied on these specific assets to generate revenue for the U.S. Treasury. Analysts view this seizure as a calculated "resource coup" by Vladimir Putin, designed not just for territorial gain but to physically dismantle Ukraine's economic value to the West. By taking the mine before the U.S. could operationalize the agreement, Moscow has secured a critical supply chain asset while leaving Washington with a "paper deal" that no longer has a physical asset to back it up.

We're still getting blamed for the Stolen Generation.

Grateful Dead guitarist and founding member Bob Weir has died at 78, his official Instagram account confirmed on Saturday.