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Wise Vs 28 Degree Card

Hi - travelling to US. Hv 28 degree card for sometime that I have always used (sometimes add more cash to it to increase capacity) Was recommended to use wise or revolut by someone. Wondering …

Split Air Conditioner Installation

We had 3 split installation done yesterday. Electrician didn’t turn up so not complete yet. One was on paved area and the other two on soil. Initially the installer( reputed company) put the two …

Tesla Add-on Accessories

Guys With Tesla - can we haggle to get some add-on freebies like mats, tinting etc?? Just wondering if someone has been able to Regards

Job Offer Letter - Contract Terms

hi I am looking at offer from a potential employer and somewhat confused/unsure about the terms which I have gone back to the recruiter with but would like opinion here of people who may have come …

Split Reverse Aircon Blows Cold Air Intermittently

hi We have two Split Aircons 1) Panasonic ~3.5kw 2) Mitsubishi Heavy ~2.3kw in different areas of house. With temp setting to 23C in Winters - the panasonic one will blow hot/warm air till say it …

Water heating; Electric vs Gas or other options?

hi I have a 315L electric water heater thats 20+yrs old so i suppose it is pretty near to its end of life. I also hv gas in house for cooking and heating in winters. Wondering when i replace the …

Strata Window Replacement

hi Our strata is looking to replace windows in the building (total of 15 units). Couple of things on which I was after views of people based on experience/relevant expertise. The quote …

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Xiaomi Roborock S6 Pure $539 Delivered @ Apu's World

out of stock Xiaomi Roborock S6 Pure $539 Delivered @ Apu's World

S6 Pure Delivery only commences after 15 Feb it seems

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adidas Gift Card ($200 Singles, $400 Couples/Family) with Eligible Combined Hospital & Extras (New Customers) @ Medibank

expired adidas Gift Card ($200 Singles, $400 Couples/Family) with Eligible Combined Hospital & Extras (New Customers) @ Medibank

ADIDAS

Also get waiver of waiting period of 2 and 6months for extra I moved from BUPA to Medibank for few reasons as noted below 1) For same $$$ better cover at Medibank 2) Awesome app showing limits and …

Low Printing Cost : Laser Vs Inkjet

hi Guys Need recommendation for printer. With WFH, I bought HP Envy 5020 ($50 printer) from officeworks. Can get the HP XL ink for $30 each for Black and Color from InkStation thats supposed to …

Car Exterior/Interior Care and Conditioning

hi Guys For those of you who take care of your car themselves..any tip/product recommendations for exterior/interior care/conditioning to ensure the car looks great particularly for leather …

Dealer Servicing or Independent Mechanic

Hi Just bought a used X-Trail 4.5 yrs old done only 39k. In very good nick smells and drives like new. Car has Nissan warranty till early 2021. The seller has been servicing with Nissan dealer. Car …

Paying A Private Seller for a Used Car

hi Buying a used car and need to pay the private seller. He wants the payment in his bank or cash prior to handing car over. 1) Can you please advise the best way to go about it - Don't really …

Event Jobs

Wondering if anyone can point me to how people get access to event jobs - like the in the election booths today in NSW or event jobs like for sport matches. thanks

Different Property Management

Property Manager "Different"

hi Any view on the property manager "Different" for Sydney property. They are relatively cheap $100 incl GST per month. Unlike traditional property manager use lot of tech which i can …

Battleaxe House Suggestion

Hello everyone, I need your suggestion in regards to our house in Sydney. We are the battle axe property A and access through the 3m wide driveway (black lines) from road Y. The 3m wide driveway …

Gold Coast (Movie World, Sea World, Wet n Wild) Passes

hi After passes for gold coast themes parks. Wondering where to secure the best price? I can find $129 per member based on google search. Is it better to buy when we land in GC in 2 days or buy …

Mitsubishi Pajero Exceed

hi A friend of mine is looking to buy Pajero Exceed new…Dealer offered $61k and said can go lower and asking for a price from him. What should he offer - any thoughts? What accessories he …

Used Hybrid Car Better than Petrol?

Hi Guys Thinking of buy a car in near term and want to start looking. Currently have Camry - had it for 15 years and did 100k only. Time for change now. Would prefer small SUV or medium size dean …

Hero Broker - Home Loan Fintech

hi Has anyone used them or know of someone who had used it? How are they? Seems quite good

Tool Set Recommendation - General

hi guys I have got basic set of spanners from Bunnings, allen keys and screw driver/plier. I need to buy a set - need arose as the spanner cannot open the sump drain bolt. Can you pls recommend what …

Australian Taxation Office

Credit Card Earns Points from ATO Payment?

hi guys Any pointers to credit card that still earn points on ATO payment? thanks

Tools for Engine Oil + Filter Change

hi I changed the engine oil for my motorcycle with assistance of a mate and it was breeze., Looking to do the same for my 10+yr old Camry I was looking at DIY videos - they use a jack to lift the …

Tenant Requesting for Small Dog in Apartment

hi I am in NSW and my tenant has requested for a small dog. Generally they have been good in terms of paying rent, my agent tells me that they maintain the property well. Agent is for us letting …

Investment Property - Apartment Rental

hi Our property is currently being managed by an agent for over a year now. In 4 out of 5 times when maintenance was required, the quotes were way too high i.e 2x or mark-up of $300-400. When i …

Reverse Camera Toyota Camry

hi Need to buy reverse camera for 2003 Camry. Our car is in excellent cond however we feel lack of reverse camera as a key missing piece for safety. So thought we try something and if doesnt works …

Home Loan: Hashching

hi Has any of you taken home loan from hashching? What sort of interest rate have you got from them? I need to take a home loan for owner occupied and have got a big bank quoting 3.89% - HashChing …

Breaking Rental Lease Early: Additional Fee

Hi We are 8 months into a 12 months lease in NSW and need to break it for personal reasons. Our lease has Additional Term of "Break Fee" - says if tenant ends the tenancy agreement after …

Console Recommendation for 5 Yr Old Boy!

hi Avid gamers out there - would you be kind enough to recommend a console that will be suitable for 5-6yr old kid and something I can join him as well. His Xmas present. thanks

Portable Air Cooler vs Portable Air Conditioner

hi there Given the impending summer, interested in getting portable air cooler or conditioner. Am renting so cant put in the split system. Am wondering whats the view on air cooler like the one …

Switch-off Gas Hot Water System Whilst Away for 3 Weeks?

hi We will be away for 3 weeks. Is it advisable to switch off the gas water heater to save on gas costs? When we had the electric gas water heater in the previous place, I would switch it off whilst …