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Member Since 10/12/2022
Last Seen 17/12/2024

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Emcaljoe commented on What Did You Buy During Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2024?
2 flights Brisbane to Tokyo return for $1200 including seat choice, meal and baggage
09/12/2024 - 16:38
Emcaljoe commented on OzBargainers' "Game of The Year" for 2024
Lions GF win against swans
22/11/2024 - 15:21
Emcaljoe commented on Paying Council Rates
If an option, paypaperbills (Australia post online), PayPal, pay in 4
03/11/2024 - 12:24
Emcaljoe commented on How Long for ATO to Register Tax Payment through The Easy Pay Website?
I paid through BPAY. No acknowledgement received on two bills
09/09/2024 - 13:05
Emcaljoe commented on How to Get Ghibli Museum Tickets
Booked tickets for last month, no problem. Yes, need to book in advance. Very important you know date and time of selling day.
01/09/2024 - 13:57
Emcaljoe commented on Is a Knock-down Investment Property Worth It?
We looked briefly at KDRB... the regulations involved even before demolition were too much. Place needed restumping and was coming due for…
12/08/2024 - 11:43
Emcaljoe replied to 82norm on Same Pay but Net Pay Has Increased by 3.05% Per Fortnight?
Obviously more needs to be spent on education?
10/07/2024 - 15:16
Emcaljoe commented on Which Australian Debit Account Gives The Best Exchange Rate?
I've found ING debit and credit card very useful on overseas trips. Transactions show up almost immediately and exchange rate almost always…
08/07/2024 - 13:37
Emcaljoe commented on 3G Shutdown Impact on Xiaomi Phones
Had a Xiaomi note 8, still working well but advised will be useless my August. Just bought a new phone. Motorola g54. Does the job.
30/06/2024 - 12:36
Emcaljoe commented on Do Union Members Actually Support Such Behaviour - AFL/CMFEU?
The ABCC were a disgrace. The anti worker laws that Howard et al legislated were a disgrace (and it's a disgrace that labor didn't repeal…
14/06/2024 - 15:12
Emcaljoe replied to Jimothy Wongingtons on Best Value Food in Melbourne
Seconded. First started going there when a bowl was $8, last time I went a few months ago it was $17. Quality still consistent. Beef and…
14/06/2024 - 11:04
Emcaljoe commented on Best Banh Mi / Vietnamese Pork Roll
Bakery on Sydney road Coburg, near corner of Harding street does a consistently good traditional one with fresh chili for $8
20/04/2024 - 15:17
Emcaljoe commented on Getting Luggage out on International Connecting Flight
This sounds dodgy...
30/03/2024 - 11:39
Emcaljoe commented on Spend $0.01 at Woolworths and Get Bonus 2000 Rewards Points @ Woolworths Everyday Rewards (Boost Required)
Have barely shopped there this year. Got the offer.
20/03/2024 - 14:22
Emcaljoe commented on Cash Withdrawal in Vietnam
Just returned last week. Took $1k AUD notes. Used about half of it. Used ING credit card most of the time and favourable rated (like…
19/03/2024 - 11:22
Emcaljoe replied to Eeples on Issuing ‘No-Fault’ Evictions as a Landlord to Tenants in WA
This definitely doesn't help
04/03/2024 - 15:10
Emcaljoe commented on Issuing ‘No-Fault’ Evictions as a Landlord to Tenants in WA
I agree OP is in the wrong here. But bigger picture, all levels of government have abrogated their responsibility to provide sufficient,…
04/03/2024 - 00:06
Emcaljoe commented on Right to Disconnect Passes Senate - What Are Your Thoughts?
The only difference between labor and the tories is labor PRETEND to care
10/02/2024 - 12:37
Emcaljoe commented on 2 Nights in Melbourne Central - Where to Stay?
4 or 5 star can't really go wrong, but the prices of hotels in Melbourne have skyrocketed since COVID. The jasper near victoria market…
09/02/2024 - 17:09
Emcaljoe replied to R4 on Stage 3 Tax Cuts - Who Will You Vote for Now?
Probably because tradies have a bit of self respect?
25/01/2024 - 13:30
Emcaljoe commented on Should Selective Public Schools Be Grouped Separately to Regular Public Schools?
A student’s educational performance remains based on what it has always been based on: an educationally encouraging, economically secure,…
25/07/2023 - 09:55
Emcaljoe commented on Would You Support The Government Incentivising Investment Owners Selling to First Home Buyers?
Scrap stamp duty for first home buyers, double it for people who already have a property (or ramp it up incrementally based on number of…
12/06/2023 - 10:22
Emcaljoe replied to OzzyOzbourne on Annual Rent Increase by $170 pw
I didn't buy an investment property. It was a family home that we had to leave. My point is, and it's bloody hard to make, if governments…
18/05/2023 - 18:48
Emcaljoe replied to Ghost47 on Annual Rent Increase by $170 pw
No, I'm saying that the government should provide affordable social housing so the need for private landlords disappears. And if they…
15/05/2023 - 16:23
Emcaljoe commented on Annual Rent Increase by $170 pw
Accidentally became a landlord over 20 years ago. Got out this year. Consistently knocked back REA suggestions to increase rents for…
13/05/2023 - 12:03
Emcaljoe commented on Unconditional Offers When Buying a House, and Losing The Deposit
Always put a condition on if buying privately. Bought a brand new property last year well within what bank was prepared to lend me, all pre…
09/05/2023 - 17:11
Emcaljoe commented on Budget for Fiji Family Trip
It was about 15 years ago, but we took 3 kids ages 2, 4 and 6 to Naviti Resort, all inclusive. It was fine. Did it again a couple of years…
29/04/2023 - 11:32
Emcaljoe replied to tunzafun001 on Home Mortgage: Balance Owing on Settlement or Withdrawing before Pay off?
Can you do that? Keep a minimal balance in the loan? Don't suppose it means that you don't have to go through all the paperwork to get a…
09/04/2023 - 10:42
Emcaljoe commented on Is a Bath-Shower Worse or Better than a Just a Shower?
When looking to purchase, first thing I look at in photos is bath/shower. If it has one, I'm moving on to the next property. Do not like.
08/04/2023 - 10:34
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