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Fireworks More and More Boring Each Year?

Happy New Year all! Was watching the 9pm fireworks (live) last night and just couldn't help but think that they were sorta boring. Felt a sense of déjà vu as the years seem to go by so fast …

Steel Beams along External Wall. Should They Be Galvanised (HDG) ?

Was hoping for some advice from engineers out there or others with the appropriate knowledge. We've had a rather large steel beam put in underneath a balcony (external wall) which will be …

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Brother Colour Laser Printer MFC-L8690CDW $582 + Shipping ($0 C&C) @ The Good Guys Commercial (Membership Required)

expired Brother Colour Laser Printer MFC-L8690CDW $582 + Shipping ($0 C&C) @ The Good Guys Commercial (Membership Required)

F*ed up my old MFC brother printer trying to change the roller fuser so was time to pull the trigger on a new one and why not splurge on a color laser with duplex print and scan: …

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expired Philips Air Purifier 3000i $494.17 ($394.17 with Philips Cashback, RRP $799) Delivered @ Amazon AU

This has gotta be an all time low or something. Even better than the recent deal (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/717164) from which I purchased. Tempted to get a second as am happy with the unit …

Plumbing puzzle help please

Just wondering if there are any DIYers plumbers that can help me figure this out? If draining a full tub of bath water causes multiple sinks and toilet in one area of the house and (not another area …

poll Why Do Slow Drivers Drive in The Right Lane?

Why why why….why why…. Why? Oh why? 10 words… Why?

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Buyer Protection When Paying with Transferwise or Revolut

Am looking to purchase an item privately from overseas and the seller says that they would like to use transferwise or revolut. Has anyone had experience using these platforms for such a purchase. I …

Why Aren't Click and Collect Purchases Not Instantly Processed by Stores?

Hello all, Was wondering if anyone in the retail industry has any idea why in this day and age, click and collect purchased are not instantly processed by stores? Have bought several items at …

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[NSW] Coles Cocktail Tomatoes $0.50 in-Store @ Coles Eastgardens

expired [NSW] Coles Cocktail Tomatoes $0.50 in-Store @ Coles Eastgardens

Think these are normally 3.50 to 4 bucks a pop. Found em for 50c at my local Coles (Eastgardens NSW). Not sure if all stores. Bought 8. Get your mutti-esque tomatogasm oannn…

Tax Implications of Large Money Transfers

Hi just wondering about the legalities / tax implications of the following scenario: If I currently had 100k savings in a low interest savings account (~0.9%) and wanted to transfer that instead to …

Warranty rights. Futu online RMA experience

Hi guys Bought a Seagate Ironwolf 8TB in March this year for a DS918 NAS. The hard drive has just failed. Just wondering: What have people's experiences been with RMA with futu online …

DIY advice for ceiling cracks

Hi fellow diy-ers. Noticed a few hairline cracks in the ceiling presumably resulting from temperature changes going into winter. Was looking to diy repair. Any tips before I wing it? After bit of …

poll Bin raiders what's your thoughts?

Anyone here have an issue with bin raiders? Ie scavengers who go through your yellow bins for the 10c recyclable cans and bottles?

Slime for bicycle pinch flat

Hi guys. Hoping for some advice. Got a flat today which I'm thinking could be a pinch flat. Rode over a bump and basically went flat instantly. Can't find a puncture site on the tread …

Buying etickets on ebay / gumtree

Hi there Am looking at buying some tickets to a comedy show on gumtree. They are etickets as is usually the case these days. Any advice on how to make sure I don't get scammed? Situations I …

Fine Payment before Review Complete

Hi all Just wondering if anyone has any idea. I have a penalty notice (completely legit) which I have put in a request for leniency for. I've not received a reply from revenue nsw as to …

What to buy in the USA?

Hey peeps Looking for some ideas on what to buy on upcoming trip to usa that's gonna be cheaper than in Oz. I assume most electronics and clothes will generally be cheaper? Would appreciate any …

Credit Card Vs Direct Deposit for Tiles Purchase?

Hi all Buying tiles worth ~$5k. Tile shop charges 1% surcharge on MasterCard = $50. Awards points on the CC would be ~$30 and interest savings from keeping 5k sitting in offset for 1 mth is …

Should I Hire a Car in Vancouver?

Hi guys Going to Vancouver for 7 nights 8 days in June. Will be two of us and our 8 mth old child. Just hoping for advice on whether or not to hire a car for whole time or part time or not at all? I …

Reverse Phone Number Look up

Hi all Long story short, received some threatening sms messages from a random number a while back. The messages indicated that it was from a person who knows me and is presumably known to me. Just …

Surveyor Recommendations and Payment Etiquette

Hi there I'm trying to organise a detail / contour survey for an extension / alteration we are doing on our house. Two questions. What is a reasonable price for this service. I have had friends …

Renovation Advice

Hi there. Am looking to do a reno on our house in South Eastern Sydney (beach side suburb). Our budget is around 200 for 1 floor reno (small extension) with landscaping. Have approached Smiths and …

Minor accident.

Hi guys Just wanted some advice. I had a minor car accident where I bumped into another car at low speed. There is very minor paint damage. The other guy will be taking the car for repair quote …

Tyre Puncture - Cause?

Hi all Had my tyre go flat today. Noticed it when the steering went funny. Checked the tyre and was 8psi. The funny thing is the stem cap was off which I can't explain though i did run a pot …

PDR Paintless Dent Removal

Hi peoples First world problem: Have a ding in my bling. Anyone got any recommendations for a trustworthy and experienced paintless dent removal place near the eastern suburbs or inner west. Was …

poll Replacement FOB - Who should pay?

Hi there My apartment block is getting the whole intercom system for the building changed under insurance due to recent storm damage (it is only a small block of 24 units). I had previously bought a …

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Cash Advance POLI CBA

Hi guys Ill try to keep this simple. Paid or jetstar tickets through POLI but used my Mastercard CBA account and went through fine. Noticed on my statement that the transaction was processed as a …

Where to buy decent PC in Sydney?

Hi guys Have been using a notebook: Sony Vaio VPCS117GG and am getting to the stage where everything is slowing down and giving me the sh*ts. I am looking at a new desktop PC for purposes of work …

SMS Stalker

Hi guys. I have an sms stalker sending me unwanted messages of a threatening nature. Have reported to my carrier who say they can only take the details down and send the owner of the number an email …