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American Express

AmEx Is Moving My Platinum Edge Account to Latitude

It almost sounds too bizarre to be true, but still. Got a call from someone identifying themselves as Amex who wanted to speak with me about my Platinum Edge Amex card. I politely told them I'd …

Electricity Reference Price ("Default Market Offer")

Could someone please explain how the thing called "Default Market Offer" for electricity works in NSW? For example, I currently live in an apartment where Origin is the exclusive …

A Strata Community Pool Isn't Being Properly Maintained. Complaints Aren't Being Addressed

Hi everyone, I live in one of Sydney's suburbs, and I'm reaching out regarding our Strata community pool. We moved in less than a year ago, and last summer, the pool was fine. However, …

MVNO with VoWiFi That Works Abroad?

Now that most MVNOs have enabled VoLTE and VoWiFi, is there any prepaid offering (besides Telstra Prepaid / Boost) that supports free VoWiFi "roaming" while travelling overseas?

Telstra

Are iPhone's Purchased Outright from Telstra Network Locked?

I'm going to buy an iPhone SE 3rd edition via "Telstra Plus" outright (no plan), by redeeming some points I have there + cash. Could someone please confirm whether the device will be …

Telstra

poll Telstra VoWiFi overseas is a hit-and-miss on Android?

I've been to Fiji and New Caledonia since 2022 international travel re-opening. Using Telstra Prepaid eSIM on Pixel 5. In both places Telstra Wi-Fi calling has been very finicky on my handset …

saveourmedicare.com.au

(Ping Your MP to) Save Medicare

Someone built a tool to find your local MP and contact them about saving Medicare Bulk Billing in seconds: https://www.reddit.com/r/melbourne/comments/x148sr/i_built_a... The tool itself: …

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expired Huawei WS5280-21 Wi-Fi Q2 Pro 3 Pack - Hybrid Mesh and G.hn Router $255.24 Delivered @ Amazon AU

Not sure it's a part of the Frenzy sale, but that's a historically low price on this Huawei router. What's make it pretty interesting is its seamless support for G.hn for backhaul …

Breaking up a Lease: How Much Is The Expected Advertisement Reimbursement to The Landlord/Agent?

We've tried and couldn't negotiate what we think is a fair offer to renew the lease for a Sydney apartment we rent. We decide to not renew, as there currently quite a few alternative …

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expired RAVPower FileHub Travel Router AC750 (RP-WD009, OpenWrt-compatible) $55.99 Shipped @ Sunvalley via Amazon Au

This is a mobile dual-band WiFi router with 6700mAh Battery, a decent competitor to the GL.iNet line of mobile routers. Amazon currently offers a 20% off clip-in coupon. I've pulled the trigger …

A Superfund That Haven't Lost Value in The Last 6 Months?

I've just checked my super and I'm down by $4K since I switched there half a year ago, right before the COVID outbreak. I understand the current implications of the local and global …

Hours Reduced by 60%, Not Eligible for Job Keeper, Can You Claim Job Seeker?

TL;TR: A person got her hours reduced down to 40%. The company says Job Keeper isn't an option. Can she claim any Job Seeker payments? TS;WM: An extended family member got her hours reduced by …

Travel by Car from Adelaide to Sydney via Victoria in Covid-19 Era

My in-laws would like to travel from Adelaide to Sydney by car to visit us, and they have an essential reason for that. I wonder if anyone has done that in the recent days of COVID-19 era, in either …

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expired WAVLINK Wi-Fi Range Extender AC1200, $50.99 Delivered @ Amazon AU

Down from $72.99 as a Lightning Deal on Amazon AU. Presumably, it's model WL-WN575A3, and it is supported by OpenWrt. Disclaimer: It's been sitting in my cart but I don't have …

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Ring Stick up Battery Indoor/Outdoor Security Camera White 8SS1S8-WAU0 - $179.10 Shipped @ Ring eBay

expired Ring Stick up Battery Indoor/Outdoor Security Camera White 8SS1S8-WAU0 - $179.10 Shipped @ Ring eBay

PLEASE10

Original Coupon Deal This deal just got much cheaper. Ring eBay has reduced the base price down to $199 (to match the Bunnings offer, perhaps) and PLEASE10 takes extra 10% off on top of that.

Telstra

Issue with Cancellation Refund for Undelivered Prepaid Phone with Telstra

I'm looking for an advice on how to get my money back from Telstra for the phone order that has never been ship and was cancelled: On 30.10.19, I ordered a prepaid phone from Telstra website …

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NetGear LB2120-100AUS 4G LTE Modem - $135.20 + Delivery (Free with eBay plus) @ Computer Alliance eBay

expired NetGear LB2120-100AUS 4G LTE Modem - $135.20 + Delivery (Free with eBay plus) @ Computer Alliance eBay

PSAVECA

Original Coupon Deal This is a great 4G-to-Ethernet modem/router from Netgear, which is normally sold for ~ AUD$180. I bought it to use as a backup 4G connectivity modem for my ASUS RT-AC86U …

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Ring Stick Up Battery Indoor/Outdoor Security Camera White 8SS1S8-WAU0 - $289.00 Shipped @ Ring eBay

expired Ring Stick Up Battery Indoor/Outdoor Security Camera White 8SS1S8-WAU0 - $289.00 Shipped @ Ring eBay

P200SAVE

Original Coupon Deal These Ring cameras are rarely on sale. Most of the time eBay codes don't work for Ring AU eBay store, but this time they do, so it can be had for $30 less. The wired model …

Looking for Cheaper Electricity, Found a Provider Who Claim to Offer Wholesales Prices, Any Thoughts?

My recent electricity bill from Origin was for ~$1K for a 3 bedroom apartment (on a promotional tariff with pay-on-time discounts, I'm savvy). That got me looking for a better electricity deal, …

Please Recommend a Thin Client Laptop

I'm looking for a light 12"-14" Windows laptop with: decent FHD touchscreen responsive touchpad backlit keyboard 802.11ac WiFi at least 4GB RAM/128GB SDD USB Type-C PD charging …

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New Telstra Prepaid Long-Term Expiry Plans (200GB/12m for $300 (Sold Out), 60GB/6m for $150)

expired New Telstra Prepaid Long-Term Expiry Plans (200GB/12m for $300 (Sold Out), 60GB/6m for $150)

200GB/12m for $300 is now out of stock Telstra has finally introduced their long expiry prepaid plans, 200GB for $300/12 months and 60GB for $150/6 months. Might not be the as good as Boost long …

Kogan Internet

Any Major Kogan NBN Outages, Lately?

Has anyone noticed any issues with Kogan NBN over the last couple of days? I'm unable to use many of Microsoft services, e.g. teams.microsoft.com (which I can't even ping right now), also …

A new car delivery ETA is being perpetually delayed, is it possible to bail out of the contract and get the deposit back?

Would appreciate any thoughts on the following issue. Paid a $1K deposit for a new car on 22/02/19. Was promised a 2 months max delivery frame, with "a very likely 1 month turnaround". …

Moving from Adelaide to Sydney, Please Recommend a Suburb to Live in

Yet another "moving to Sydney" thread. We're a family of three in our late 30s with a 4yo child, relocating from Adelaide because wife's just got a very prospective job offer in …

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expired Lenovo Smart Tab M10 10.1” + Alexa Smart Dock (3GB/32GB) US $240.60 (~AU $354.77) Delivered @ Amazon US

This looks like a decent entry-level Full HD tablet with Android Oreo, available from Amazon US. Might be good for kids. It comes with a Dolby Atmos Speakers stand which sweetens the deal. I …

Price Guidance for a New Hyundai i30 Active

I'm shopping around for a new Hyundai i30 Active Auto (preferably with added SmartSense) in SA. What would be a realistic bargain price for it? Does 25K drive-away sound reasonably good? Would …

Telstra

The new Telstra Prepaid Pre-Paid Max (8GB bankable up to 200GB) can possibly be had for $17.96 per 28 days

Wife was on the old Telstra Pre Paid Extra which wasn't a good deal by any means, but we were sitting on a pile of recharge vouchers so we didn't want to move anywhere else until we'd …

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LIFX Mini White A19 Smart Light Bulb E27 $29.00 @ Officeworks

expired LIFX Mini White A19 Smart Light Bulb E27 $29.00 @ Officeworks

Normally $34.99. Can probably be had even cheaper via Officeworks eBay using discounted gift cards and/or P5OFF coupon ($50 Minimum Spend).

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Miele Complete C3 Allergy PowerLine SGFA3 Vacuum Cleaner - $379.05 (Free C&C or + Delivery) @ The Good Guys eBay

expired Miele Complete C3 Allergy PowerLine SGFA3 Vacuum Cleaner - $379.05 (Free C&C or + Delivery) @ The Good Guys eBay

P5OFF

Just noticed it got reduced to $399.00 from $599. Here's the original description @ Meile.com.au. I was eyeing this vacuum at the TGG's eBay store, but ended up buying a similar model …

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expired Telstra Nokia 2.1 - $99 Pickup (or + $7.90 Delivery) @ Big W

Pros: Android Go with 3yrs of promised updates from HMD Global 4000 mAH battery Band 28 (this is conflicting though, Telstra lists it as 4GX but doesn't mention B28 in the specs) Cons: 1GB …

Need a barebone mini-PC with eSATA port

I'm looking for a barebone mini-PC with an eSATA port, preferably fan-less, to run my external 3.5" HDD RAID box. Can anyone please suggest an option? Doesn't look like these things …

HOWTO: Upgrading Merlin Firmware on RT-AC68U Router Converted from TM-AC1900 without Losing Settings

A while ago I posted this deal. Now this post is a follow-up which might be of interest to the fellow ozbargainers who grabbed that deal. Today I've discovered I am no longer able to upgrade my …

A Private Health Fund That Offers Scheduled Health Checks as Preventive Diagnostic Measure?

A while ago I used to work overseas and one of the job perks was a private corporate health cover. As a part of the cover policy, we were offered an option to take semi-annual comprehensive health …

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Adjustable Dual Mount Monitor Desk Stand $50.32 Delivered @ Ozplaza.living eBay

expired Adjustable Dual Mount Monitor Desk Stand $50.32 Delivered @ Ozplaza.living eBay

PERFORM20

Claims to be able to fit most flat panel monitors up to 30". A part of their ongoing 20% off eBay deal. Not sure how good it will turn out, but I just pulled the trigger and purchased one to …

Please Recommend a Powerbank with "Always on" Mode

I'm looking for a 10000+ mAh powerbank with "always on" feature. I do have a Xiaomi one with "double-press-power-button" 2 hours charge mode, but I need it to go beyond 2 …

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Miele TKB 350 WP 8KG TUMBLE DRYER - $1,399.00 Delivered, Save $600.00

expired Miele TKB 350 WP 8KG TUMBLE DRYER - $1,399.00 Delivered, Save $600.00

Have been waiting for a Miele sale to replace my old dryer. Now they offer 30% off on select laundry appliances. This TKB 350 WP 8KG TUMBLE DRYER seems to have decent reviews. It's a heat pump …

CloudFlare

Free Cloudflare Privacy-Friendly DNS Service 1.1.1.1

Moved to Forum: Original Link Cloudflare launched its 1.1.1.1 consumer DNS service with a focus on privacy on April 1st - not a joke. Configure you router's DNS to 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1 to …

amaysim

Anyone Having Problems with Amaysim voicemail?

Anyone having problems with Amaysim voicemail? I'm trying out their Pay-As-You-Go service and the voicemail simply doesn't work for me. When the phone is off, the caller just hears …

Any PAYG long-expiry plan with roaming and call forwarding?

Looking for a cheap pay-as-you-go plan with a long expiry, roaming and call forwarding enabled, for a secondary SIM card in a dual-SIM phone. So far, tried out Amaysim "AS YOU GO" but …

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Jabra Mini Bluetooth Mono Headset - Black, AUD $33.19 Shipped from Catch.com.au at eBay

expired Jabra Mini Bluetooth Mono Headset - Black, AUD $33.19 Shipped from Catch.com.au at eBay

PCATCH

A part of the original Catch @ eBay 20% off PCATCH deal. Some decent reviews on this BT 4.0 headset, so I've pulled the trigger (only just). Combine it with other good stuff from Catch to use …

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expired TM-AC1900 (Rebranded RT-AC68U) Wireless-AC1900 Dual-Band Gigabit Router by ASUS - US $93.57 (~ AU $117.50) Shipped from Amazon

A good price for a great router, might be interesting for those who don't care about the local warranty and are able/willing to re-flash it into the original ASUS RT-AC68U product (here's …

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OurCellar - Free Shipping on All Wine/Beer Orders. E.g, Leffe Blond Beer 24x 330ml - $64.99 ($2.7 Per Bottle)

expired OurCellar - Free Shipping on All Wine/Beer Orders. E.g, Leffe Blond Beer 24x 330ml - $64.99 ($2.7 Per Bottle)

Long time lurker, first time poster. Ourcellar.com is offering free shipping on all beer and wine orders, until 4PM AEST this saturday (26.09.17). This saves at least ~ $8 on shipping. Some current …

A phone with decent camera, fp scanner, wireless charging, 5Ghz WiFi and good LineageOS support, under A$350. Am I dreaming?

Basically, the subj. I'm looking for an Android phone that would have: more-or-less recent Snapdragon CPU; decent back camera (12mp+); fingerprint scanner; wireless charging; dual-band WiFi …

Please help finding a 240V digital timer with simple hours/min function

All timers I've come across so far (like this) are designed to to turn the appliance on/off at regular pre-configured intervals on specific day(s) of week. What I need though is a simple …

Amazon US

Is This a Deal Worth Sharing? (ASUS 17.3-Inch i7 2.6GHz Gaming Laptop)

Haven't posted yet on ozbargain and don't want to screw up from the beginning. Is the following worth sharing? ASUS ROG GL752VW-DH71 17.3-inch Gaming Laptop (Intel i7 2.6GHz, 16GB DDR4 …

BIG W

Is 7.5% off on Big W Gift Cards Still Available Anywhere?

It's no longer available on CashRewards (http://www.cashrewards.com.au/big-w-store-egift-cards) and I can't find it anywhere else.