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3 Day Stop over Singapore or Malaysia

We are a family with two kids, a boy aged 9 and girl aged 7, traveling to South Asia from Adelaide in March-April next year, and we're contemplating the idea of having a 3-day stopover either in …

Best Value TV Option for below $600

I got a friend who migrated to Australia recently and he is looking for a 55 inch plus TV and willing to spend up to 600 dollars. The ALDI black friday sale has a 70 inch TV for 589 and Big W also …

Comparison of Total Remuneration Package

Hi All, One of my friends (A) is contracting in IT and he gets 90 dollars per hour including super and works 40hr weeks. Another friend (B) is in a permanent full-time job and works 36.75 hours a …

Trip to QLD Early September - Gold Coast or Cairns

Hi all, we are considering options to visit QLD with two kids (8 and 6 years). The kids love water play but not the cold water. From weather reports, Cairns seem to be warm enough to visit and go …

poll 70k on Super or Offset and Sell or Not Sell The PPOR to Fund a New Home

We’re facing an unusual financial situation due to an unexpected increase in our income this financial year (FY 23/24), plus some ambitious expectations of a new house during the next 12 months. …

poll Would You Gamble $800k for a 1 in 47 Chance to Win 19 Million

The Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot has gone above 19 million now. There are 200,000 raffle entries to purchase; if someone buys all entries for $1.1 million, that person is guaranteed to get back …

Help on My Math on Negative Geared Investment Property

Dear Ozbargainers, I'm trying to do some math on negative geared investment property and I am not sure if I am getting the numbers correct. I really appreciate it if you can pinpoint any wrong …

Below Market Compensation for Mandatory Property Aquisition by State Government

I am hoping to get advice from anyone who has had to deal with the state/federal government on property acquisitions for infrastructure projects. Long story short, we have an investment property …

poll Europe Travel Best Options - Short Visit Vs Work Permit/Study

Hi All, We are a family with two kids (boy 7, girl 5). We have been living in Australia for the past 15 years, now all are Aussie citizens and our house mortgage is nearly settled ( have an offset …