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Member Since | 06/09/2011 |
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Last Seen | 02/07/2025 |
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Location | Sydney |
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All functions of state government remain as is and come under federal jurisdiction. Over time there should be national amalgamation of…

Negs without reasons...

Bystander commented on Labor Open to New Ideas on Tax Reform
1. **LAND TAX** - 1% per year on the rateable value. This alone could replace the bulk, if not all, of all other taxes. 2. **EXCHANGE RATE…

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rumblytangara on Recommendations for Desktop Speakers with a Budget of Roughly $800

Are there any decent front ported speakers similar to those that OP lists?

Bystander commented on What's Your Experience/Thoughts on Diet Shakes & Long-Term Weight Management?
I spent just over a year using a DIY Soylent for 50% of my meals. It was purely for convenience and not for weight loss but I did notice…

Bystander commented on Stocard Shutting down - What App Do You Use to Store Gift Cards and Loyalty Cards? (Android)
StoCard emailed my backup to me and it was simple to import into Catima. Given that Catima is free and opensource I'm guessing will reduce…

>Gold is already considered a tier 1 asset for central banks (since Bassel III) This. Basel III makes physical (allocated) gold a tier 1…

Bystander commented on Any 2 Pairs of Single Vision Spectacles for $199 (Excludes The $149 Range or below Unless with Higher Value Frame) @ Specsaver
Last time I bought from Zenni for a lot less than this.

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Bystander on Stocard Shutting down - What App Do You Use to Store Gift Cards and Loyalty Cards? (Android)

I emailed Stocard and they will send me a backup of my account making the migration to Catima easier.

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Bystander on Stocard Shutting down - What App Do You Use to Store Gift Cards and Loyalty Cards? (Android)

Fortunately there are alternatives and I've decided to go with Catima. It's open source libre software that asks for only 1 permission…

Bystander commented on Stocard Shutting down - What App Do You Use to Store Gift Cards and Loyalty Cards? (Android)
Stocard -> Klarna = enshitification.

Bystander commented on Keeping a Mobile Phone Number Long Term or while you're overseas - The Best Long Expiry SIM Plans
I thought [this](https://www.amaysim.com.au/sim-plans/28-day-sim-plans/as-you-go) was the plan to get. Amaysim $10/year.

This is the correct answer. Voting for the same two parties ensures that we all get screwed over and over again.

This. Takes bugger all effort on Exetels part and keeps the punters happy.

Bystander commented on [AMA] Hi Ozb - I'm a Private Wealth Advisor
If someone were to provide their Super fund with a “notice of intent to claim a tax deduction” and then deposit after tax money into…

Bystander commented on [AMA] Hi Ozb - I'm a Private Wealth Advisor
What would you suggest for someone who is about to turn 60 in the next year and is not working and doesn't anticipate working ever again?…

I'd be interested to see the results of a poll asking how often people look at their wedding photos. Looking at the comments it seems not a…

It seemed so much simpler back in the day when the photographer handed over the 35mm film. No hours of post processing and the photos…

Bystander commented on Currency Exchange Rip-off
I think the real question the OP is asking here is "Did they engage in false advertising" when they advertise a "Best rate guaranteed".…

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soan papdi on Savings Account 5.00% p.a. Interest on Balance up to $1,000,000 @ Macquarie Bank

Trying to work out how I should set my payments up so that I pay minimal fees. I have Macquarie and Up. Both are great. Up has the EFTPOS…

Bystander commented on Is It Time to Give up on Australia?
It depends on your stage of life. If you're working then Australia probably still is one of the best places to live in spite of a…

Bystander commented on Do You Guys Also Watch YouTube at 1.5x Speed?
>Do you guys also watch YouTube at 1.5x speed? ALMOST ALL THE TIME! So many videos have people who talk too slow or just waffle. Cut to the…

Boost say that it will be valid to recharge at the current price. I hope they are right. The Coles voucher says nothing about which plan It…

Thanks SabreX I've been to Coles and they tell me that they can see the $230 recharge voucher but it doesn't say that it is for a 12 month…

I'll be interested to see what the expiry date on the recharge is. My plan ends May next year.

endlessos reminds me of OLPC. Whatever happened to them?

Bystander commented on Your Favourite Linux Desktop Distro and Why?
[ChromeOS Flex](https://chromeos.google/intl/en_au/products/chromeos-flex/). Automatic security and feature updates in the background every…

How much are you paying and with who?

Not sure if this would work in Australia but it does look to be better value.…

Bystander commented on Boost Mobile Plans Changing on 22/10/2024
That's just about the last straw for me. Is there any other provider that offers cheap VoWiFi while OS?
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