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Best E-fax service?

Hi all, basically took over a retail business which got a fax number which is no longer active. Unsure who's the previous provider, but definitely disconnected anyway. How do I go about keeping …

"Smart" ducted aircon controller upgrade

Hi all, Had a Panasonic 14kw ducted system installed by Ford & Doonan a year ago. Currently only have the standard controller with very limited feature. Looking to upgrade my aircon controller …

Offset Mortgage Account - Am I Correct?

Hi all, just wanna make sure I'm 100% right on this (math not my strongest subject). I got an 100% offset account linked to my mortgage, which I have significant amount of money saved in the …

Solar roof ventilator... yay or nay?

Hi all, you probably heard of solar roof ventilator. Do they actually work in term of bringing down inner roof temperature? Came across brand like Solarstar, Broan etc…If they work, any brand …

Claim Tax Free Threshold from Different Employer

Hi all, currently working part time at two different places. Just wondering if I could claim no tax-free threshold from two different employers at the same time? I know the tax form did say no, but …

How to Save Power with Ducted Reverse Cycle?

Hi all, got a Panasonic ducted 14kw reverse cycle installed. Over the past 3 months using, I always find the power consumption (as shown from my solar inverter) is roughly the same for heating one …

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FREE Coke No Sugar 250mL Can from Coles (Flybuys Members)

expired FREE Coke No Sugar 250mL Can from Coles (Flybuys Members)

Hi all, saw this in my FlyBuys email. Basically free coke no sugar upon scanning the coke no sugar 250ml & flybuys card during checkout. Yet to try, but has activated the offer. Unsure if …

How to stream 4k content from PC to projector?

Hi all, As per title, how do I stream 4k movie files from my PC to my projector in the other room? I typically use videostream premium & chromecast 2 to stream 1080p content to my HDTV. How …

Help building my home cinema

Hi all, please kindly help me build my home cinema setup. I decided to go with projector EPSON TW9300 After that, I got probably another $2.5k to play with. Would appreciate if you could suggest …

Best Non 4k-Upshift Projector <$4k

Hi all, been holding out on buying a PJ until real deal come out. Seeing the EOFY coming, thought I might ask around on OzB to see if anyone come across any real bargain on non 4k-upshift projector …

Recommendation of Good Soy Milk Maker

Hi all, my family drink a lot of soy milk, and regularly make red bean soup etc. I was very excited to learn from an Asian friend how easy it is to make those with a soy milk maker. They bought it …

Ultrasonic Rodent repellent..yeah or nay?

Hi all, with winter settling in, some damn mice decided to shelter in my roof. I tried poison and traps, but they seem just coming back for more. So sick of catching dead mice. I came across one of …

Good LED Mini Torchlight?

Hi all, looking for a really good LED torchlight for occasional night camping etc. I need something pocket size, and has the ability to zoom far. Bought one CREE type LED one from one of the thread, …

Seasol original vs Seasol powerfeed

Hi all, turning to this reliable forum for advice again. I noticed when I tried to buy seasol original from bunnings today, the power feed is same price as the original, with extra fertiliser added, …

Can I sell Optus Sagemcom modem?

Hi all, got out of Optus NBN due to their shit speed. Now, I still have the modem, could I sell it or use myself with other ISP? Thanks

iiNet

iiNet - do I have right to dispute charge?

Hi all, just wish to get your opinions on this matter. I recently signed up online for an ADSL offnet plan with iinet (churning from Netcube end of Jan ). However, after two weeks+ away on holiday, …

Solar Deals Too Good to Be True?

Hi all, Got an offer from a local WA solar company. Apparently GCL (big solar manufacturer in China) is giving away its 7kw battery for free, if you buy their 6.5kw panels + Sungrow 5kw hybrid …

Reasonable Skilled Mobile Mechanic in Perth?

Hi all, Anyone from WA able to recommend a mobile mechanic in Perth who doesn't charge arm & leg, and still know what he's doing properly? Too many rip off wannabe mobile mechanic …

Best Auto Vacuum Robot?

Hi all, Looking to buy an automatic vacuuming robot e,g, Roomba.. I know the technology has improved a lot since it first came up, at least that's what I heard, that right? Mainly just need …

How to properly repair brown patches on lawn?

Hi all, got some brown and dry patch on my sir Walter lawn in WA. Got told by a bunning staff to buy hortico top dressing lawn mix and Bailey 3.1.1. I was told to spread the lawn mix first then the …

CJ Lancer Cruise Ctrl Not Working, Shift Stucked at "P"

Hi guys, two days ago, I noticed my CJ Lancer ES 07's cruise control suddenly stopped working, then today the "service required ASC OFF" light came on as per image during driving …

NBN FTTP recommendations for WA metro?

Hi all, Have FTTP connection in new estate. Currently with Optus on FTTP 25/5, but found their speed to be horrendous (2-4Mbps down) during night peak times, so thinking of getting out of contract …

How to connect Bose QC35 to my HDTV?

Hi all, just wondering how do I connect my Bose QC35 to my HDTV, LG 55LM7600 (playing PS4 & TV box via HDMI) via bluetooth? I also have a Samsung HK350 connected to my HDTV via optical cable. …

How to protect s7 edge's screen?

Hi all, first time using edge type phone. I usually use clear case with minimal design, and tempered glass screen protector for my non edge phone. However, I find it's almost impossible to …

Address not showing on map, who to go?

Hi all, I just moved into a new estate in WA, Holland Park Piara Waters to be exact. For some reason on google map, only few street are shown on google map. My street name is listed there 6 months …

Genuine Fast Car Charger for Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge?

Hi all, Is there an OEM fast car charger out there for Samsung S7 edge? I tried looking on Samsung official site, but couldn't find any. If not, any equivalent ones out there? Too many on …

Best tempered glass screen for Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge?

Hi all, which full coverage tempered glass screen protector would you recommend for s7 edge? I guess with full coverage, I meant 3D,instead of 2.5D like some out there. Seen something cheap like …

Samsung S7 Edge USB connector unique?

Hi all, just bought an s7 edge second hand, but just realised the USB connector is missing. The seller couldn't find it too. Any difference between the Samsung one to normal OTG cable though …

Best Dual camera dashcam?

Hi all, which dashcam would you recommend with ability to record cabin video and audio footage? Do a bit of uber driving myself, it's about time I invest in an "insurance policy". …

Oil seeping through car floor?

Hi all, noticed the rear right car floor of my Forester soaked with "oily liquid". It doesn't smell though, but you can tell the newspaper I put underneath the floor mat is …

Which Baby Monitor to buy?

Hi all, just got a newborn :) Now, which baby monitor would you recommend from an ozbargainer's persepctive? ;) I always thought baby monitor is just a massively overpriced IP camera. I do have …

AliExpress

Refund from AliExpress very slow!

Hi all, anyone experienced ridiculously slow refund from AliExpress? I ordered the wrong thing and cancelled the order straight after. However, they still charge my credit card for the cancelled …

Fetch TV box, can be sold?

Hi all, got a Fetch TV box through my Optus NBN plan. However, I couldn't find any use for it, especially when I can do most of the stuff through chromecast, and I don't subscribe to their …

Best Kitchen Rangehood for Home?

Hi all, got this Westinghouse rangehood https://www.westinghouse.com.au/rangehoods/wrf900cs/ installed by builder, but it is such a terrible rangehood! House will be filled with smoke especially …

Possible to Track IP Address?

Hi guys, put in simple, got scammed on Gumtree, got the seller's email & phone etc, Paypal email, possible track him/her down?

Best outdoor insect repellant?

Hi all, which product in your opinion is the best in repelling mossies outdoor? The mossies in my area are just crazy! Can't even enjoy my alfresco area now..

How to get rid of mark on my Essastone bench?

Hi guys, Sprayed my Essastone bench with Dettol surface cleaner the other day, and forgot to wipe it off straight away (left on for probably an hour). There are now "whitish marks" on the …

Samsung HW-K550 or LG SH4 soundbar?

Hi all, Having dilemma here, can't decide between LG SH4 & Samsung HW-K550 soundbar. I have a LG 55" TV too, so would prefer to stick to same brand but don't like the fact that …

ALDI

ALDI Soundbar.Any Good?

Hi all, just saw in the inbox ALDI is releasing a soundbar from 15/10 https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-sat-15-... Are they any good? As long it's better than my HDTV's …

Alternative security screen to Crimsafe in WA?

Hi all, Just wondering which other brand of security screen you would recommend apart from Crimsafe in WA? Most would agree Crimsafe is probably the best & expensive in the industry, so really …

eBay Australia

Best native 4K projector to buy from eBay < $5k

Hi all, since ebay got 15% off now, what's the best native 4k projector you can buy less than 5k? Narrowed down to two JVC X5000 & Epson TW9300. Which one you reckon I should go for? Mainly …

Best valued custom home theatre system

Hi all, my 5x4m HT has been empty for too long due to me made redundant in the first half of the year. Now that I'm back on my feet, I want to start building the HT up. Initially, I was gonna …

How to connect landline phone via Optus Sagemcom & Asus AC68U?

Hi all, I just signed up with Optus NBN, and supplied with a Sagemcom router like everybody else I guess. I'm running NBN connection straight from my Asus, but how would I connect the Sagemcom …

Best undersink water filter?

Hi all, looking to buy install an undersink water filter. What would be good ones out there readily available from normal store? Just want a better tasting water for my missus's taste.

Best FTTP NBN provider for streaming?

Hi all, Moving to my newly built house with FTTP NBN available in the estate. Looking at minimum 25mbps speed, with possible upgrade to 100mbps. I regularly stream Netflix, Presto and also EPL …

Can't access memory storage in OPO via USB?

Hi all, I'm not sure where I stuffed up my phone along the way, but now I couldn't access the internal storage of my OPO connected via USB. I could see it's connected to my window 10 …

Optus

Optus NBN deals?

Hi all, Went into Optus shop today. Was told they could offer me NBN plan on $90/month unlimited data on 25mbps, unlimited calls to all services & Fetch TV box. Is this the best deal out there …

Best wood to use for decking?

Hi all, Thinking of doing wooden decking at my alfresco and front porch for my house in Perth. The total area is roughly 30sqm. Quoted around $3.5k for Merbau decking boards. Is this reasonable? I …

Best interior wall paint brand?

Hi all, What in your opinion is the best brand of interior paint in the market? The main features I'm looking are the stain easily washable and low VOC. My wife is currently pregnant, so low …

American Express

Best way to spend AMEX point?

Hi all, I got about 180k of points at the moment with my AMEX Platinum card. Never redeem the points since I first joined. At the moment there's an offer for 15% extra Velocity point when …