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Hotham. Anyone Heading up? or Know of a Good Forum?

Hi all, did a 3 day weekend trip from mid north SA to Hotham with a mate last year and loved it. Its a 17hr drive or 10hrs via Adelaide airport. Will most likely get on the 6am sat morning flight, …

SD Card Won't Mount?

So my Sdcard started to strangely unmount randomly and now doesn't mount at all. Sd works fine in other devices. So I tried taking phone back cover off and pressing down on SD. It then mounts, …

UE BOOM For Fitness Class?

Hi all, Been asked by PE staff to purchase a UE BOOM for dance class / fitness session. Looking at the size of the speaker / price, is it up to the job? Are there better alternatives? (Needs to be …

amaysim

Help - Phone Connects to Internet but Can't Call - Amaysim

Hi all, I gave my parents a Sim from the recent Amaysim deal. They have put it in an unlocked Telstra Buzz 4GX. It connects to the internet always (phone shows a 4G connection), but more often than …

Supposed 'free' Credit Card Based Insurance - ANZ QFF Black Costs More than Actual Insurance Charge with MAUI Campervans THL

Upon recently booking a NZ Campervan relocation deal via Maui (parent company THL) I used my ANZ QFF Black to cover the insurance. As per usual they hold a security bond $1020 NZ. Normally this bond …

Engine Revs Increase Significantly Once Moving off Idle?

Hi all, When going down hill towing a boat I like to drop the auto back a gear to help assist the brakes. However, occasionally the engine speeds up and ends up driving the car down the hill, which …

Can't enter network unlock code, no keyboard?

Hi all, Ordered a recent amaysim for my parents using a Telstra locked Buzz 4GX. Ordered an unlock code from eBay, and my dad put sim in. Gets to unlock screen and claims to have tapped the screen …

Cash Back Mortgage

Cashback Mortgages - Anyone Used This Company?

Hi all, Anyone used this company? http://www.cashbackmortgage.com.au A few rates 0.5 under the bank direct offers + kick back. Cheers

No annual fee rewards credit cards (not Anz,Nab, steerage Amex)?

Hi all. I'm in the 12 month Anz limbo time. Currently also have nab, stgeorge amplify and Amex plat edge. Westpac no longer have a no annual fee first year black. Any ideas on some other cards, …

KrisFlyer Spree

Singapore Air Krisflyer Redemption Flight to New Zealand Help

Hi all, I'm looking for a redemption flight from Adelaide to either Christchurch or Queenstown (ending up in Wanaka). I know NZ redemption's cant be booked on line, so tried ringing the …

Sony E4G Update 25.0.a.2.35. Anyone Know What It Does?

Just seen this update is available OTA. Did some research, cant find nothing about what it does? Anyone got any ideas?

NZ Snow Trip Treble Cone July. Any Accommodation Advice?

Hi all, planing a snow trip in NZ for July. Never done NZ before just looking tips on: Accommodation: looking at booking a jucy camper, but will it be too cold at night? Where would you park it at …

Jetstar Airways

Warning - Jetstar's New Sporting Baggage Policy Sucks

Was just looking at flights to Melbourne and Christchurch. Last year I booked 20kg and took ski's,board and clothes. Bag number didn't matter,only weight. Just went to rebook the same …

American Express

AmEx Travel Credit. Can It Be Used on Jetstar?

Just looking on kayak an a multi city itinerary which includes a leg with Virgin, Jetstar and Tiger. None of these come up with the Amex Travel search engine. Tried to call, but missed them by 10 …

Switzerland Swiss Train and Titlis HELP...my brain exploded!

Hi all, i'm trying to work out the swiss system of travel passes and it is doing my brain in. We (2 of us) are flying in at the end of our Europe trip into either Zurich or Geneva on the 27th …

Scotland to Zurich. Looking for Advice

Hi all, We have booked a flight to Edinburgh mid April, Departing from Zurich on May 1st. Looking to spend around 2 weeks touring Scotland, and then leave a few days at the end to visit and depart …

Getting an award seat Using FF points < 2months out, possible?

So have around 120k Velocity and Qantas points. Plus 55k Amex MR points. Looking to fly to Europe (Scotland) around April 14th from Adelaide. Returing from anywhere in Europe if I had to really …

Cheap Flight to Inverness (Scotland) This April Holidays.can It Be Done?

So after all the super cheap euro flights have come and gone, the other half decides to ask when is the best time to take time off. April school holidays apparently! Which start here on the 13th …

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS any good?

Parents asked me to find a good price on one of these. Are they any good? (Around the $500 mark). Old man loves optical zoom, so I'm guessing hence the SX60HS Thanks

Kenwood Premier and Canon SX60HS

Any ideas on these items. No statement credits around. Maybe TGG via eBay for $20 off? Thanks

Sony Xperia no alarm when powered off

So discovered today my alarm won't work if I turn the Sony phone off over night to save battery. Before this I've had Nokia and then Huawei phones. All used to power up when the alarm went …

Deceased Estate Lawyer - SA - Any Recommendations?

Just sorting out my grannies house, actioning her Will. Pretty straight forward, no one is contesting anything, but the Legal fees are still in the thousands $ (way too expensive to die)! Anyone …

How Best to Use AmEx Membership Rewards Points for Qantas / Oneworld Redemptions...or maybe Velocity?

Hi all, I have until Jan 3rd 2017 to clear out my Platinum Edge MR points (about 50 000). I currently have around 110 000 QFF points and just under the same in Velocity points. Looking at a flight …

Lavazza Modo Mio vs Nespresso Insisa for mugs of coffee

Looking to get parents a small pod machine for caravan trips. Old man won't put up with a small coffee. My Map machine does a mug (just). I've seen a Modo Mio and it wasn't even close …

Action camera / go pros with built in flash?

Anyone recommend a go pro like Camera with a built in flash? Looking at this? Any ideas? Cheers http://m.newfrog.com/p/4k-ultra-sj9000-wifi-waterproof-sport...

Anyone Recommend a Drone under $400?

Friend has asked me about a drone. I know nothing about them, but figure this is the place to ask. Any suggestions for $300-$400? Thanks

Advice for Flying Adelaide to Scotland (Inverness) Feb / March Next Year

Hi all, Just looking for advice on best value flights out of Adelaide and into Scotland (ultimately ending up in Inverness). For example, am I better off flying into Glasgow etc or perhaps …

Australian Taxation Office

MY TAX 2016 - Lodgement after The Online Cut off, Is It Possible?

So the MY TAX cut off is Monday. The import previous years tax info from Etax (Depreciation Schedules etc) is only just now sort of working. Error message has gone, but it has multiple versions of …

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Etihad 20% Bonus Points / Miles

expired Etihad 20% Bonus Points / Miles

I'm new to all this stuff, but 1:1 for Citi points sounds good? But remember Etihad points have an expiry. "Start dreaming about everything you could do by earning 20% more Etihad Guest …

Need a Holiday Departing ADL around October 10th.Anyone Suggest a Bargain

As per title, looking for around a 3 -7 day getaway to anywhere that is potentially decent value at the moment. Yeah it's last minute, but hoping someone has seen something on Scoopon or …

Australian Taxation Office

Anyone Successfully Imported Etax into Mytax?

Trying to import Etax Depreciation / rental history . I just keep receiving an error message? Seems pretty quick to shoot an error and the ATO seem to dance around it? Does it actually work? Has …

Where to buy Abercrombie 8 Perfume?

Anyone know where to buy Abercrombie fragrances in Australia?

Help - Girlfriend Wants a Stand up Paddleboard

Hi all, Just looking for advice on a first time Paddleboard - Female 45kg. We have tried it on holidays etc and enjoyed it, but no pro by any imagination. Anyone seen any good deals around?

South32 S32 Share Buy Back Yes/ No?

So S32 have offered to buy back share volumes under $500 value at the volume weighted average sale price throughout the October 10 sale (with no brokerage costs). Should we sell? I'm thinking …

Citibank Australia

Postbill Pay to Earn Credit Card Points?

Anyone know if using Postbill pay to pay bills with a Citibank Signature card will attract points (as B-Pay no longer does)? I normally use the Postbill Pay method with my AMEX card, but our local …

Using Credit Card (AmEx / Citi) for a Jetstar or Tiger Domestic Flight. What Is The Best Way?

Hi guys, I'm looking to use my points to book a flight. I'm looking at Jetstar etc because they have an unlimited bags policy (whereas Virgin / Qantas only allow one bag) and I'm …

School Teacher. Need Advice on Buying a Colour Printer (Maybe Using eBay Deal)

Hi guys, I need to buy a printer that will probably do about 200 prints a year. Thinking colour laser as the price seems to be a lot cheaper than I expected, but not fussed. Almost all prints will …

eBay Australia

eBay App Not Working on Sony Xperia

The last 2 eBay app updates don't allow me to read the item description, nor allow me to checkout/ buy anything. Using Sony Xperia E4G running 4.4 kitkat. Not sure if its the phone or the OS …

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Free Steersman Brand Blonde, Ultra Dry, Ultra Crisp Beer  and a 20% off Voucher @ BWS

expired Free Steersman Brand Blonde, Ultra Dry, Ultra Crisp Beer and a 20% off Voucher @ BWS

All week I have been grabbing one of the Woolworths temporary reward cards at the counter (or just use your actual card if you have one), stroll in to BWS and grab a Seedsman beer of my choice (They …

Hotel Booking Site with a Monthly Price Graph?

Anyone know of a price graph (room prices across the whole month) website for hotels? Like what Skyskanner offer for flights? Wotif used to have it, but it seems to be gone? Cheers

Avis Australia

WARNING Avis rental cars if going to snow

We booked though Avis (under the deals tab at the top that says "you can now take your Avis car to the Snow". Put in our dates etc. Given a final price $200 and booked. Read all the …

Going up Mt Hotham on Saturday.. Options?

Hi all. Looks like all the buses run Fri, sun. Unfortunately we booked Saturday! Any other good options? Got a hire car, but apparently can't "go over snow". So looking for an option …

Can you take out your own policy on a rental car?

Just did an online quote with AAMI for a full comp policy on a rental car. They use to ask if you are the owner, but it never was asked. I then read the pds. Only section was you can't hire out …

ANZ

Anz Black car rental excess actual amount?

Anz don't disclose on their website the actual physical $ value of car excess cover they provide? Plus what excess they charge? Any ideas? Looking at Anz Black.

Jucy Ski for Free Car Hire Deal. Who Has Used It?

Hi all, Just wondering who has physically used this deal. I'm looking at hiring a car for a few days, and then heading up to the snow after (but not with the Jucy hire car). Just wondering …

Cheap nice accommodation on way to Mt Hotham

Hi, looking for advice on a nice but simple place to sleep for 1 night before heading up to Mt Hotham. Will be driving from Adelaide to Melbourne with 6 people. Quick stop in Melbourne …

Snowboard / Boots Advice - 6ft 82kg

Hi all, Potentially looking to head to the snow and give snowboarding a crack. Looking for some recommendations on board size/ type/ rocker? and boot options Some background: I'm around 6 …

Snow Trip for Small Family Group 6 People

Used to visit the snow (Mt Hotham) as a teenager, but haven't been to the snow in 20 years. Looking to book a ski trip for 6 family members on an ozbargain budget . Any suggestions? Either a …

RAA

RAA Roadside Assistance WARNING. You May Not Be Covered for What You Think You Are Covered for

How many customers realise that the 100km or 200km towing allowance (depending on your level of cover) in the country is counted as a round trip from the RAA designated depot? Not the distance from …

How to determine what ARM version for VLC media player?

Hi, Just went to download VLC for my Pipo T9 tablet. But I have no idea what Arm version it is? It is a Mediatek unit with a Cortex A7. Does that mean it is Arm version 7? PiPo T9 Tablet 8.9" …