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1st-Amendment on Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 $499 + Delivery (Varies by Postcode) @ Panmi

Spend 30 mins at a local courthouse, or with some cops. Your perception of the ability of the average law-breaking citizen (or even the…

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Clear on Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 $499 + Delivery (Varies by Postcode) @ Panmi

Outside is a good idea, but if it can get rained on- which might cause a fire regardless. If inside or even just under-cover, I'm not sure…

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1st-Amendment on Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 $499 + Delivery (Varies by Postcode) @ Panmi

Perhaps the math provided as a formula will help: More law and more consequences for breaking them + Ignorance (no idea of laws other than…

resisting the urge commented on 13 Demerit Points in 2025
Just like savings accounts, gubmints watch our demerits balances; deciding monthly how many more can be 'extracted' to maximise impact on…

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McMaferMur on Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 $499 + Delivery (Varies by Postcode) @ Panmi

Isn't that what we have been doing since federation? Media has been full of it. Since forever. Good luck hoping stricter laws on future…

Capped price is a thing because they can avoid doing maintenance that used to be 'basic', but is now skipped as moving parts don't have…

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Iggemo on [Used, VIC] Black Task Chairs $5 (Normally $70) Pickup Only (Sunshine West) @ Sustainable Office Furniture

FOWAT: Fear Of Wear And Tear Another acronym for the OzBargainers dictionary

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MS Paint on Mazda CX-5 Diesel Acadia with Check Engine Light and Oil Leak underneath

Was in the service bay next to a Camry, and was infected also!

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jv on Alternator and Battery Died after Getting Brakes Fixed - Advice Needed

True that. But on older Toyotas, just opening the bonnet can cause any plastic electrical connector within a 2000 mile radius to…

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jv on Alternator and Battery Died after Getting Brakes Fixed - Advice Needed

**resistance** is useless

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whyisave on Vaughan 28oz Solid Steel Framing Hammer $20 (Powerpass $19) In-Store Only @ Bunnings Warehouse

But to the pro framer, does every frame look like a nail?

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sillycattle on GWM Haval H6: Lux Hybrid from $36990 (Was $38990), Ultra Hybrid from $40990 (Was $42990) Driveaway @ GWM

Not uncommon to find many problems in new cars, esp. in newly released models. Manufacturers love people who have low expectations around…

By light, I meant thinner than is ideal to prevent voltage drop, and that may slightly affect an appliance's ideal operating capacity in a…

There is very little chance a 2012 VW only needs an oil change, unless you know its history and have been maintaining it very well.…

Ask any builder, let alone house-owners, most of us have seen plenty of qualified tradespeople leave dangerous work behind them. Just this…

Indeed. Despite being practically capable and innovative, in Oz we constantly accept anything our legally trained over-rulers tell us is…

resisting the urge commented on Gearwrench 3/8-Inch Drive 6 Pt 120XP Standard and Deep SAE/Metric Mechanics Tool 56-Pc Set $123.65 Delivered @ Amazon US via AU
Can be a good way to get some rare-sized 6-7mm sockets for your 3/8 ratchet handles, too. At some point though, value has to improve as…

**AU Falcon** (with 2024 upgrades- USB ports and a wireless phone charger). Yoorak Hunt won't forgive youse all for missing that off ya…

resisting the urge commented on OzBargain 2024 Christmas Donations - $40,000 to Charities of Your Choice
https://www.aussieark.org.au/ Lots of great causes out there but native animals are being wiped out in record numbers to make way for us.…

The pressure gauges are so reliable I've never seen a broken one. That said, they can fail... and they are sold as a spare part, but, given…

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AngryAlfred on Ozito PXC 18V Cordless Stick Vacuum Kit with 2.5Ah Battery $99 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Bunnings

Just because they say 2600mAH, doesn't mean they are. Would be interesting to test the cells in a new one. In europe the same batteries…

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tenpercent on Ozito PXC 18V Cordless Stick Vacuum Kit with 2.5Ah Battery $99 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Bunnings

Yes, just leave it a few hours. And store it in a cool place. However I also try not to charge it immediately- its a regime I use with all…

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AngryAlfred on Ozito PXC 18V Cordless Stick Vacuum Kit with 2.5Ah Battery $99 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Bunnings

Ah that makes sense, thanks for your comment. I didn't realist Ozito had moved using 20650 also. Else how could they have gone from…

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AngryAlfred on Ozito PXC 18V Cordless Stick Vacuum Kit with 2.5Ah Battery $99 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Bunnings

IIRC the Dyson's now use 20mm cells, not 18650s like in most batteries. They only last 6 mins or so, so heat up internally (due to intense…

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ozioziozi on [NSW] Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) $279.99 In-Store Pickup @ Costco, Lidcombe (Membership Required)

Just rocked up and showed the OW mgr the ad, he sorted it out on the spot. 3 mins later and $266 lighter I was out. First time a PB has…

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2025 on Bunnings Breached Privacy Laws by Using Facial Recognition on Customers, Privacy Commissioner Finds

Tthe machines are far faster at judging pretty much anything than us already. Certainly there'll be no need for a jury in an Court run an…

Depends on price. It's usually cheap oil- but regular changes are more important, if you are not racing, or have a motor that does better…

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2025 on Bunnings Breached Privacy Laws by Using Facial Recognition on Customers, Privacy Commissioner Finds

And humans been attacking each other for Millenia too. Do you mean to suggest that the coming robot army is fine, because it will only do…

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gromit on Bunnings Breached Privacy Laws by Using Facial Recognition on Customers, Privacy Commissioner Finds

Until they decide to send data elsewhere for data-matching services and automation, made available by third parties. And if they are not…

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JimmyF on Bunnings Breached Privacy Laws by Using Facial Recognition on Customers, Privacy Commissioner Finds

Who will check the data was not backed-up or transferred elsewhere? Or even appropriately deleted, for that matter. There are many third…
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