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[AMA] I Work as a COVID Marshall in South-West Sydney

I recently got this job at the start of the Sydney lockdown, was very lucky to get it as I was unable to continue work in my retail job due to store closures. I am also in one of the LGAs where 3 …

Credit Card Recommendations

I am interested in getting a credit card but am clueless as to what would be the best for me. I am mainly interested in improving my credit score, obtaining flight points as well as insurance on my …

Where to Buy Clothes as a Short Man?

Exactly how short? 166cm My main priority is getting track pants that fit length-wise. My inseam is about 27" or 68.58cm. I have tried mainstream brands such as Nike, Adidas, Puma, etc. The …

Mid-Range Gaming Laptop Recommendations (Budget $1300)

Hi, I am after something under 1.5k with a decent graphics card and an i5-10th gen processor at the very least. Looking to spend under $1300. So far, I have looked at Dell Outlet with the g3 gaming …

DIY Car Servicing - How to Get Started and Is It Worth It?

Hi All. I was basically looking towards getting into doing basic servicing for my car at home. At the moment, I have no tools so need people’s input on whether it is worth the investment …

What Retailers Used to Have Great Deals but Do Not Have Any Now?

I was thinking about this and websites such as ozsale came to mind. These are websites that used to be great hidden gems with good deals to be found. However, as they gained popularity, more …

What Is The Ideal Savings to Spending Monthly Ratio?

I am in a position where I can comfortably save around 70% of my income. My month goes by tracking everything I spend my money on and recording all my income. I don't have any essential expenses …

poll Help Me Choose between These Cars (Honda Civic/Jazz Mazda 2/3 Toyota Yaris)

Hi, I have been searching for cars for roughly a month now and would appreciate some help. I am looking at these following models for roughly under $5000. Maintenance cost, longevity, repairs and …

Cheapest Gym Membership in Sydney.

Cheapest I got so far is Planet Fitness which is $5/week + $39 annual fee and no contract either

How Can One Get a Job at Woolworths, Coles, Kmart, etc. Distribution Centres, or any DC for that matter?

So I work at Maccas, because it was pretty much the only place that I got an interview from after losing my $29ph Mon-Sat/$42 Sunday Casual retail job eue to Corona. I was in a discussion with …

What Is The Best Coffee Cup for Use on The Go and at Home?

So in the market for a coffee cup, thought I'd consult the OZB community on what their personal favourites are and why their type of coffee cup is the best. I really don't care how much it …

Best A to B Car under $4,000 and Best Insurance Option

Hi All. I know next to nothing about cars. 18, Green P. Car should be automatic and newer than 2008. I do not really care about looks, so I welcome the Camrys, Corolla, etc. with open arms. I know …

Casual Employment Terminated because of COVID-19

I work in a retail store. Last week I got a call from the manager who said that they are closing down most of their stores and are making sure their permanent staff is able to work in the stores that …

Best Place to Buy PS4 or Xbox One + Extra Controller

At home all day due to COVID-19. Never really upgraded from a XBOX 360 and now looking at PS4 ane Xbox Ones. I have checked the prices, they are all $250+. I want to spend a maximum of $250 …

Need a Cheap Study Desk + Office Chair under $80 for both.

Open to all suggestions, preferably those that don't take too long to deliver. Have already checked my local Gumtree, there is nothing really nice. I also check it daily to see if someone posts …

18 Year Old Needing Financial Help

Hi All. I am 18 and about to attend university. Through a university scholarship (6k) + cash prizes upon good performance in the HSC (1.5k) + job whereby I earn $350-$400 a week + Youth Allowance …

M.2 SSD vs PCIe SSD - Upgrade Eligibility + Should I purchase this Laptop?

Hi I am very close to purchasing a laptop. Having done a close assessment of my needs and how I will use it, I have realised that forking out $1200+ for a 1-2 year old processor is just not worth …

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expired Dell Vostro 3590 15.6" Laptop (Win10 Pro, Core i5-10210U, 8GB RAM 1TB HDD, 42whr, DVD) $699 @ Dell

10th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-10210U Processor (6MB Cache, up to 4.2 GHz) Windows 10 Pro (64bit) English Intel® UHD Graphics with shared graphics memory 8GB, 8Gx1, DDR4, 2666MHz 1TB 5400RPM …

Need Help Finding a Job - No Experience (Holiday Work before Uni)

Hi All. I finished my HSC exams recently and have applied at over 30 different places from SEEK.com/Indeed/Gumtree. I don't have any experience in so don't have much to show on my resume …

Need a New Laptop for University (Engineering Degree)

Hi All. I have taken a look at a few laptops such as the HP Spectre, Envy, Dell Inspiron Series. However, those devices seem way too overpriced for their specifications. I do not want to purchase a …

Pursuing a University Degree to become a Registered Surveyor

Hi, I am a student in Year 12 and deciding between University Degrees. I made a post before highlighting which areas I am interested in and many users pointed me in different directions. I've …

Which University Degree to Pick?

Hi, I am currently considering various different degree combinations. I have narrowed down my search to something in the Business area, Engineering area or Technological areas within science …

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expired Dell XPS 13 9360 13.3", Core i5 Kaby Lake USD $778.79 + USD$166.09 Delivery / Import Duties (Total AUD $1209.57) @ Amazon USA

13.3" FHD (1920 x 1080) Infinityedge Touch Display Intel 7th Gen Kaby Lake i5 7200U Dual-Core; 8GB of 2133 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM, 128 GB M.2 SATA SSD; Built-in Webcam,USB 3.0, USB-C, Thunderbolt 3 …

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Pascal Press - 20% off Storewide + $4.95 Delivery + Free Steve Parish Pencil Pack (RRP $7.70) Per Order

expired Pascal Press - 20% off Storewide + $4.95 Delivery + Free Steve Parish Pencil Pack (RRP $7.70) Per Order

LEARN20

Shop Back to School with us and save on your favourite brands. Enter the coupon code LEARN20 at checkout! Plus we're also including a FREE Steve Parish pencil pack (RRP $7.70) in every …

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Free: Mini Electric Shaver with Lightning Connector - iPhone Electric Shaver @ Catch

out of stock Free: Mini Electric Shaver with Lightning Connector - iPhone Electric Shaver @ Catch

AUSSIE

Another item with free shipping in the AUSSIE coupon deal. Original AUSSIE $10 off at Catch Deal Post

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Emtec Click 64GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive $19 w/ Click N' Collect @ Harvey Norman Online & Instore

expired Emtec Click 64GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive $19 w/ Click N' Collect @ Harvey Norman Online & Instore

Saw this while going through the Harvey Norman Catalogue Description- COPY PASTE FROM SITE With a sturdy but lightweight construction, the Emtec Click 64GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive is a quick and …

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50% off Homeware, 40% of Bedroom Wardrobes, 30% of Bedroom Furniture @ Poco (NSW) in-Store Only

expired 50% off Homeware, 40% of Bedroom Wardrobes, 30% of Bedroom Furniture @ Poco (NSW) in-Store Only

The discount applies to the prices listed online, I went to the crossroads Poco and they put the % off the price displayed. A lot of cheap wardrobes, kitchen utensils, laundry hampers. Thanks!

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expired Lifespan, Circuit, Guy Leech and One Active Fitness Equipment Range Discounts @ BigW Online and In-Store

A list of some of the equipment on sale: Guy Leech Sit Up Bench - $25 + Delivery Cost - https://www.bigw.com.au/product/guy-leech-sit-up-bench/p/WCC... Circuit Chest Expander - $9 + Delivery Cost - …

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Active&Co Cricket Protector - White - $0.15 @ Kmart Casula NSW

expired Active&Co Cricket Protector - White - $0.15 @ Kmart Casula NSW

Stumbled upon these while in Kmart Casula, not sure if these are available in any other stores, can't confirm when the sale will end. Good for cricket coaches or to use as a spare box!

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Huawei Colorband Black or Red - $20 Shipped @ Telstra

expired Huawei Colorband Black or Red - $20 Shipped @ Telstra

HUAWEI COLORBAND Stylish design and premium construction Incoming caller ID Display time of day Able to display phone battery percentage Provides statistics review Remote photo taking …