Don't know if this is a bargain for anyone or not so i didn't post it as one, but it seems quite cheap, $2.25 x 2 batteries
incase anyone needs them;
price: $4.50 total (postage included) to all states
this is C-size, if you want D-size:
http://www.ozstock.com.au/1453
$6 total (including postage)
limited stock, today only, genuine aus. stock.