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Up to 50% off Sunbutter Skincare Products + Shipping (Free over $70)

expired Up to 50% off Sunbutter Skincare Products + Shipping (Free over $70)

Up to 50% off products from Sunbutter Skincare. They make a range of sunscreens, face products, hair serums, etc. The original product is a SP50 water resistant, reef safe sunscreen 100g $20.95 (was …

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10% Discount on FIFA Women's World Cup Merchandise with Visa Card

expired 10% Discount on FIFA Women's World Cup Merchandise with Visa Card

Visa is one of the sponsors for the FIFA Womens World Cup and has announced: Visa cardholders will enjoy exclusive benefits when paying with Visa at all FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ stadiums …

Jim (Jim's Mowing etc) Penman Set to Declare Independence from Victoria

Hints in a story reported in The Age today that Jim Penman intends to set up his own 'country' and declare independence from Victoria (unless he gets an apology from Dan Andrews or …

Is There Value to Australia in 'investing' $2b. in Sport over The Next 10 Years?

Reports that the Australian Olympic Committee is pushing for Federal Government funding of $200m per year leading up to the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games, if we want to be competitive there. The threat …

poll Do You Support Australia's Submarine Policy?

I won't bother posting any links to media reports about the Australian governments recent announcement regarding its submarine policy and related purchase agreements, so as to not taint the …

South Korea Proposing a 69-Hour Work Week

Following on from this discussion: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/758790 ABC is reporting that South Korea's government is seeking to pass reforms that would allow employees to work up to 69 …

Some NSW Councils Not Issuing Physical Parking Tickets

Apologies on behalf of the journalist for a poorly written article, but apparently some councils in NSW no longer issue physical parking tickets, but instead mail the 'ticket' after the …

FIFA Store

poll Volunteer 'opportunities' for FIFA Women's World Cup 2023

Volunteer applications for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 are now open: https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/womens/womensworldcup/austr... Approx. 5,000 volunteers needed across Australia and …

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Aperol Spritz: 100% Cashback for Purchase at a Licensed Venue (1 Per Person, up to $20, MYY App Required, 100,000 Claims)

expired Aperol Spritz: 100% Cashback for Purchase at a Licensed Venue (1 Per Person, up to $20, MYY App Required, 100,000 Claims)

To celebrate the return of Spring, Aperol will be giving up to 100,000 refunds in the form of a digital cashcard to the value of up to $20 for an Aperol Spritz purchased at any Bar, Club or …

"Crypto Is Just Another Pyramid Scheme"

An interesting opinion piece in The Age: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/crypto-is-just-an... The article references this …

Bunnings Warehouse

Bunnings Sausage Sizzle Price Increase to $3.50

10 News has reported that the price for a Bunnings' sausage sizzle will increase from $2.50 to be $3.50, apparently in response to fundraising community groups feeling the pressure of the cost …

Everyday Rewards

Woolworths Launches QR Code Payments Option

Reports that Woolworths will be one of the first retailers to offer a QR code payments option, which combines with their loyalty programme, for a "…a more convenient, seamless experience …

Melbourne Football Club (AFL) Will Rebrand Itself as Narrm Football Club

Melbourne Football Club will rebrand itself as Narrm Football Club for the 2022 AFL Sir Doug Nicholls Round and AFLW Indigenous Round …

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[VIC] Free Doughnuts Saturday 30 April from 8am @ Rustica Bakery (South Yarra, Highpoint, Melbourne Central and Queen & Collins)

expired [VIC] Free Doughnuts Saturday 30 April from 8am @ Rustica Bakery (South Yarra, Highpoint, Melbourne Central and Queen & Collins)

100 free doughnuts at each of its stores in South Yarra, Highpoint, Melbourne Central and Queen & Collins. Choose from two flavours: there’s a creme brulee doughnut filled with vanilla bean …

Return Airfares Capped for Regional WA Residents

ABC is reporting: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-31/regional-airfares-cap... Capped airfares for residents in regional parts of the Western Australia will come into effect from July 1, Premier …

Which Side of The Home Security Approach Are You on?

According to this report: https://www.theage.com.au/property/living/aussies-ramp-up-ho... one in six homes are now monitored by CCTV cameras one in five has an alarm about one in six households use …

Victoria to Perhaps Host The 2026 Commonwealth Games

9News papers are reporting this. https://www.theage.com.au/sport/melbourne-set-to-step-into-b... "Melbourne has emerged as a likely host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the Victorian …

Harvey Norman

Harvey Norman Repays $6m in Jobkeeper

Reports this morning that HN has repaid $6m in Jobkeeper after record profits. https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/harvey-norman-repa... "Furniture and electronics giant Harvey Norman has …

Do You Think The Aust Govt Should Use $1.5b of Taxpayer Money to Buy an Overseas Mobile Phone Company?

Reports in the 9News and other sites over the weekend of the Federal Government proposing to support Telstra in a bid to buy Digicel telecom assets in the Pacific. …

[QLD] Mobile Phone Use Detection Cameras to Be Permanent

This topic was raised previously: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/516036 but ABC is reporting that the cameras to catch drivers using mobile phones, and/or not wearing seatbelts, will become …

Amazon AU

Some Chinese Products Get Pulled from Amazon

According to this article, Amazon has removed some sellers from the platform (including Mpower). https://techcrunch.com/2021/05/11/chinese-products-get-pulle... "Several accounts belong to the …

Victoria Considering Different Speed Limits, and Drug Impairment Measures

The Age is reporting a Victorian cross-party parliamentary inquiry is considering a few options with a view to saving lives on the …

Brisbane Firms as Winner to Host 2032 Olympics

ABC is reporting that the IOC is expected to announce tomorrow that Brisbane is the sole bid city chosen for "exclusive negotiations" to host the Summer Olympic Games in …

Hyundai Tucson Models Face Recall

For awareness, I just saw this report on ABC: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-05/hyundai-tucson-recall... "Owners of Hyundai Tucsons up to six years old have been told to park the vehicles …

olympic.org

Reports That The Tokyo Olympics Will Be Cancelled

Reuters is reporting that The Times is reporting that the Japanese government will cancel the Tokyo Olympics. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-olympics-2020-cancellatio... In my view, that is a …

Is Sport Still a Focus of Australia's Culture and Identity?

This question came to mind, partly as I saw this other forum post about the Australian Tennis Open https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/597546#comment-9943336 I also read this morning a report quoting …

New Drive-in 'Cinema' in Melbourne

I noticed a report today that Melbourne is to get a new (indoors) drive-in 'cinema', to be located within Jeff's Shed (Melb Convention & Exhibition Centre). Drive your car in, …

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[VIC] Buy One Beer, Get One Free Courtesy of Carlton United at Selected Hotels

expired [VIC] Buy One Beer, Get One Free Courtesy of Carlton United at Selected Hotels

THE CARLTON DRAUGHT MELBOURNE SHOUT What a year. Melbourne you deserve a beer and Carlton Draught is shouting. On Saturday the 14th of November, Carlton Draught will be offering punters two for one …

Is This The Future of Cruises?

This article gives a lot of detail into how one cruise ship operator plans to potentially start up again: https://gcaptain.com/cruise-ship-covid-plans/?utm_campaign=t... Putting aside the …

7-Eleven

7eleven Requesting Customers Pull Down Face Masks

Apparently 7Eleven stores have notices requesting customers to "…momentarily pull down their (face) masks…" so their CCTV cameras can capture an image of the customer. Apart …

After Plastic, Glass Bottles Are The Next to Be Targetted

This BBC article provides information on upcoming changes in the liquid packaging industry, in particular for whisky, beer, wine, etc. https://www.bbc.com/news/business-53392949 Obviously, the war …

Target Australia

Wesfarmers to Close or Convert up to 167 Target Stores

Reports in the Fairfax that Wesfarmers plan to close or convert up to 167 Target stores; 75 stores will be closed and 92 stores converted to be …

From Hospital Bed to Coffin - Innovative Idea?

Just saw an article and video, showing how a cardboard manufacturing plant in Colombia is making beds for COVID hospital patients, that (if needed) can convert to a coffin within …

Matt Blatt (Kogan)

Kogan Acquires Matt Blatt Furniture - Now Online Only

Reports this morning that Kogan has acquired the Matt Blatt furniture business https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/kogan-acquires-... "We essentially rescued this business and …

Miley Ray Cyrus Cancels Australian Visit - Coronavirus

Apparently Miley Ray Cyrus has cancelled her visit to Melbourne. Not a big deal for me, not a fan, and I had seen tickets discounted by 30% earlier today. But - the reasons: "Due to the …

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SOFI Spritz Lemon & Elderflower 12x 500ml & Esky $90 @ Dan Murphy's (Free Membership Required)

expired SOFI Spritz Lemon & Elderflower 12x 500ml & Esky $90 @ Dan Murphy's (Free Membership Required)

50% off for DM members (free membership). Free delivery apparently. SOFI Spritz is a modern Australian twist on classic Italian cocktails. These ready to drink cocktails are crafted with Australian …

Costco Wholesale

Costco Online Shopping Has Commenced

Received an email advising that online shopping has arrived at Costco. A quick look suggests that some items are available to non-members, whilst other items show a 'member exclusive' tag …

Kaufland Departing Australia - Before They Opened?

A report in the Fairfax online papers that Kaufland is exiting Australia: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/german-retail-g... No specific reasons given as quotes in the article, …

(Vic) Bushfire Relief Fundraising - Music Events

Music Victoria has compiled a list of bushfire relief fundraising events over coming weeks: https://www.musicvictoria.com.au/news/10863/bushfire-benefit... I'm sure there are / will be others, …

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BottleMate Bottle Openers 5% Discount Plus Discounts for Multiple Orders - 1 for $14.20

expired BottleMate Bottle Openers 5% Discount Plus Discounts for Multiple Orders - 1 for $14.20

xmas

BottleMate is offering 5% discount using the code 'xmas'. Place BottleMate over the top of your bottle, push down and Boom your bottle is opened! BottleMate is the original Sentol bottle …

Harris Scarfe

Harris Scarfe in Receivership - Continuing to Trade

Seeing reports that Harris Scarfe has been placed into receivership, but will continue to trade with no plans to close. Some reports blame the economy, others the decline in 'high street' …

Black Friday Ban - 'frenzied consumerism'

The 9News media outlets are re-reporting that France is considering banning Black Friday, "…on the grounds that it is bad for the planet, promotes 'over-consumption' and flouts …

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Black Friday/Cyber Monday - 30% off Sobah Non-Alcoholic Beers & Merchandise

expired Black Friday/Cyber Monday - 30% off Sobah Non-Alcoholic Beers & Merchandise

Received an email from Sobah, makers of some of the most interesting non-alcoholic craft beers on the market IMO. All 4 packs, 12 packs (half cartons) and 24 packs (full cartons) are …

poll How Many E-Commerce Parcels Do You Return?

I just saw an interesting article in relation to the volume of returned shipments, for items bought online. The article quoted that in 2018, Americans sent back 10% of their purchases (up from 8% two …

World Record Whisky Auction Price

BBC is reporting that a (i.e. one) bottle of 1926 60y.o. single malt 'The Macallan' was sold at auction for GBP1.5m (~AUD2.8m). The bottle was estimated pre-auction to sell for between …

Another Health Study: Vegan/Vegetarian versus Carnivore

Following on from the highly divisive forum: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/479957 BBC is running a report (https://www.bbc.com/news/health-49579820) regarding some an extensive research project, …

Home Loan Borrowing Capacity Boosted

Fairfax news sites are reporting that APRA is changing a rule for all new mortgage customers, where lenders had to assess on the applicant's ability to manage repayments with 7.25% interest …

BOSE Sunglasses - Would You?

Received an email from Myer offering a pre-order on these: https://www.myer.com.au/p/bose-174-bose-frames-alto At $299, I'm not sure it is a deal, but I'm more intrigued with the product …

Qantas

Qantas and American Airlines Get Tentative Approval for Joint Venture

It is reported that the US Dept of Transportation has provided tentative approval of an application by American Airlines and Qantas to operate a joint venture between the USA and Australia / New …

Kogan

Kogan New Online Marketplace - Interesting?

Kogan has announced it is launching a marketplace for online retailers to strengthen its position against Amazon https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/kogan-steps-up-... Do you think this …