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Elderly woman cut off from phone after NBN installed

An 85-year-old woman hasn't had a continually working landline since connecting to the National Broadband Network, her...

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20th Nov. 2019 1:11 PM

The Telecommunications Ombudsman says there were 1820 fault or connection complaints about a landline service delivered over the NBN from July to September.

Feedback might be just the encouragement you need

Something as simple as a pat on the back or uplifting comment is a powerful motivator.

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22nd Aug. 2019 12:08 PM

Realising that someone has observed you doing something and has made the effort to provide feedback can be great motivation.

Improve your communication with G'day Toastmasters

DO YOU have difficulty getting your message across?

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18th June 2019 4:06 PM

THE MASTERS: Find confidence in public speaking with G'Day Toastmasters members (from left) Bill Lawler, Judith Rowarth, Peter Block, Mary French and Helen Pelling.

Talking sure beats silence with tough family subjects

We can empower children by allowing them to ask questions and rebuild broken lives into something worthwhile.

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26th March 2019 12:03 PM

Communication with children is important during life-changing events.

Let's talk about something important

It's about time we started talking about it.

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14th March 2019 8:03 AM

RIDERS: Black Dog Ride event coordinator Charles Linsley with ride coordinator Bruce Crowther. The Mackay event is part of a national awareness campaign for depression and suicide prevention.

Bloody great emoji coming to phones

A TINY drop of blood will be a huge conversation starter when it comes to smartphone keyboards soon. The ‘period emoji’ is...

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08th Feb. 2019 10:02 AM

Constructive feedback can happen without conflict

Come to the conversation with curiosity and good intentions and free of emotional loads.

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07th Feb. 2019 12:02 PM

People appreciate feedback, so make sure you give it with the best approach.

Telcos increase offerings to customers to boost plans

TRADITIONAL mobile phone plans are becoming a thing of the past as telcos fatten their offerings to lure in new customers.

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02nd Dec. 2018 11:12 AM

Telco Optus recently rolled out mobile broadband smartwatch plans.

Sneaky way terrorists, criminals communicate

Most of us use Apple’s iMessage or WhatsApp the way it's intended but there’s a small group of Aussies using the encrypted...

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21st Nov. 2018 2:11 AM

Terrorists and criminals are planning deadly attacks right under the eyes of authorities. Picture: Justin Sullivan

Why men need to be able to open up to each other

THERE’S something women are naturally better at but that men need to start doing more of.

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18th Oct. 2018 3:10 PM

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