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poll 2024 "Actual" People's Choice - Car of The Year

Sitting here going through work emails and got sent a link to "Car of the Year" and thought… JFC, here we go again with the paid off actors, what weird cars are the gongs going to …

poll Recommend Me Some Affordable, Worry Free NAS Hard Drives

Well, it's time to update the good ship Plexstation 4000 to a bigger NAS. Her belly has grown fat from feasting on the high seas and she needs a wider berth when she docks, so it's time to …

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5G SIM Only 30-Day Plan with 32GB Data - $28 for Existing Customers @ ALDImobile

Targeted 5G SIM Only 30-Day Plan with 32GB Data - $28 for Existing Customers @ ALDImobile

Just got an email from Aldimobile indicating that they are offering a new 5G plan "bonus" plan for existing subscribers and $1 discount on their lowest normal 5G plan. It may be targeted to …

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[XSX, PC] Death Stranding Director's Cut $27.47 @ Xbox Store

expired [XSX, PC] Death Stranding Director's Cut $27.47 @ Xbox Store

Christ, I hope I got this right… Was looking for some games tonight and didn’t realise that Death Stranding has come to Xbox. I literally bought a PS4 back in the day just to play this game. Have …

Satellite Internet… Am I Missing Something?

Just went out walking after walking the kids to the bus stop this morning and took the long scenic way home and noticed that there are a heap of houses in my area that all have these “Starlink” …

Portrait Mode Monitor for Workshop Noticeboard Display with Good Viewing Angles

Been searching for weeks and just cant seem to find anything that suits my needs. It's almost impossible to find a portrait mode dedicated monitor. The issue I have is, I set up a noticeboard …

Importing Brand New E-Bike to Australia. Anyone with Experience?

Friend and I are looking at importing a couple of Honda DAX-e e-bikes, because “nerds” and they kinda look like fun. So far I have found a supplier in China (these seem to be Chinese market only …

poll Talking to Customers Last Week about Road Rules and Last Time They Read Them

I did a quick whip around of the workplace and customers last week after I read an article in some God awful online media mouthpiece about road rules and the comment section got me triggered. It was …

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eufy X8 Pro SES Robotic Vacuum Cleaner $799 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi

expired eufy X8 Pro SES Robotic Vacuum Cleaner $799 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi

Did some searching online a month or two ago in the hope that there would be a robovac at a discount in boxing day or new years sales… Nothing. Until today! I have been looking around and …

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[eBay Plus] 7kW 32A Type 2 to Type 2 5m Single Phase EV Charging Cable $90.96 Delivered @ Crazyvictor eBay

expired [eBay Plus] 7kW 32A Type 2 to Type 2 5m Single Phase EV Charging Cable $90.96 Delivered @ Crazyvictor eBay

BFEX30

Not a bad deal for a travel cable for destination chargers or free public AC chargers. These single phase cables are lighter than the 3 phase, but will only charge at a max of 7kW. Great for cars …

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out of stock [XSX, Switch] LEGO 2K Drive $39 + Delivery ($0 with Prime / $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU

Wow! Was looking for another car racing game to flog the children with (because they smack talk their father about how good they are at racing games) so another virtual racing butt kicking was in …

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Nokia 8210 4G $79 + Delivery ($0 with eBay Plus or C&C) @ Bing Lee eBay or In-Store

out of stock Nokia 8210 4G $79 + Delivery ($0 with eBay Plus or C&C) @ Bing Lee eBay or In-Store

Kicking around and needing a phone for a badly behaved child (so knocking them back to to the "punishment" phone) and stumbled across the Nokia 8210 4G for pretty cheap. (I know it's …

poll Customer Had Car Accident and Sent Letter of Demand. At Fault Party Won't Take Receipt

Got a beauty for the OzBargain brains trust… Set the scene: Customer bought their car in with some minor damage from a car park altercation. Customer is 100% good, other party is without a …

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out of stock LEGO Technic: App-Controlled Cat D11 Bulldozer Set (42131) $585.73 Delivered @ Amazon JP via AU

Just saw this come up on my watch list again. Massive kit and pretty hard to find, even with a discount code. This is from the Amazon Japan website (but found it via Amazon AU, but fulfilled by …

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expired [Switch] Animal Crossing: New Horizons $57 Delivered @ Amazon AU

Ok, so after my last Switch deal for a digital game, many people said they preferred physical, so here is Animal Crossing, New Horizons in physical. Edit: And on that note, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is …

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expired LEGO Technic: App-Controlled Cat D11 Bulldozer Set (42131) $650 Delivered @ Amazon AU

Another deal for this kit. It does not come on sale very often. Starting to be a very hard kit to even find… get it while it’s hot…

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[Switch] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Digital Edition) $53.30 (33% off) @ Nintendo eShop

expired [Switch] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Digital Edition) $53.30 (33% off) @ Nintendo eShop

Daughter has been talking smack lately about how MLG she is at Mario Kart 8 (since her one go at it when she was in Yr 4 and the teacher had an end of year party day…) Went looking for a copy …

poll NSW Labor Leader Chris Minns Announces They Are Banning Mobile Phones in NSW Public Schools in Term 4

Yeah, I'm going to open this can of worms.(Twitter) Chris Minns has announced on Twitter this morning; We’re banning mobile phones in NSW public schools from day 1, term 4 - this …

poll Charging My EV in a Charging Bay. Parked in by Truck Driver, Asked Him to Move. AITA?

Had to do a quick round trip to Sydney over the weekend (about a 500km round trip). Needless to say, I had to top off the EV in Sydney for the return journey. Pulled into the Seven Hills DC fast …

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expired LEGO Technic: App-Controlled Cat D11 Bulldozer Set (42131) $679.14 Delivered @ Amazon AU

Hard to find this kit in stock, let alone with a discount. Zavvi have it cheaper, but they have had it marked out of stock for weeks now. It's a massive kit to build. helped a friend build …

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[Pre Order] LEGO 10304 Icons Chevrolet Camaro Z28 $205.99 Delivered ($0 C&C) @ My Hobbies

expired [Pre Order] LEGO 10304 Icons Chevrolet Camaro Z28 $205.99 Delivered ($0 C&C) @ My Hobbies

Was looking around at some Lego kits to build with the daughter over school holidays and found this Camaro set I have been waiting on to come down in price. Was hanging around the $250~$300 price …

poll Just Got an Email from One of My Employers and It Contains a Massive Data Leak File Attachment. What to Do?

Got home this morning and had an email from a casual employer about some new SOPs they are initiating. 2 mins later, I get an email that says "Recall: *reference to original …

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15% off Floor, Cargo, Dash Mats, Seat Covers and More Delivered @ RubberTree

expired 15% off Floor, Cargo, Dash Mats, Seat Covers and More Delivered @ RubberTree

SUMMER15

Bought some floor mats for the BYD off Rubbertree because they were the only ones (outside of Aliexpress) that seemed to have them. Very good quality and made in New Zealand. Ok, I get it, they may …

I Bought a BYD Atto 3 So You Didn't Have Too. Anything You Would Like to Know About It?

I ended up buying a BYD Atto 3, partially because I wanted an EV, somewhat because I didn't want a Tesla and mostly out of spite (As per that comment, it's even complete with wankery number …

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expired Chippy Chasers: Chippy Jackpot by Sam Cotton $8 + $3.90 Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store/ $100 Order) @ BIG W

On a sunny Sydney wharf, outside the best chip shop in Australia, Stacey and Stanley watch enviously as all the human customers feed on as many hot salty chippies as they want. Fed up with …

poll BYD Atto 3 Service and Warranty Information Released, Butthurt Ensues

As an avid follower of all things EV here and noticed that there is a storm brewing in the BYD Atto 3 camp. Apart form the usual Karens carrying on how their vehicles have not been delivered yet, I …

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LEGO Creator Expert Vespa 10298 $111 Delivered/C&C @ Target

out of stock LEGO Creator Expert Vespa 10298 $111 Delivered/C&C @ Target

So, for all the people that missed out on the LEGO Vespa a few days ago from Amazon, Target have lowered the bar again down to $111. (Time to cancel those Amazon orders and reorder from …

All The Neg Voted Comments Are Now Collapsed "Comment score below threshold." [SOLVED]

I have been looking for 2 hours and cannot find what I have inadvertently clicked on and messed up my settings. When I go into a forum thread now, if there is a comment that has any negs, it has …

poll Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) to Become Mandatory in All New Cars in The EU from July 2024

Looks like those crazy Euopeans are at it again… (And I thought we needed a break from "I received a fine…" and "I had a crash…" posts) I made a previous post …

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Up to 50% off End of Season Sale (eg: You Wave - Wish $50 Was $130) + $12 Delivery ($0 C&C/ $130 Order) @ Skechers

expired Up to 50% off End of Season Sale (eg: You Wave - Wish $50 Was $130) + $12 Delivery ($0 C&C/ $130 Order) @ Skechers

Just about wore out my last pair of Skechers and the child needed a new pair are ruining them on school camp. Jumped on Skechers and saw they have an "up to 50% off" sale with plenty of …

poll What's Your Preferred Vehicle Type/Shape/Class?

After reading a few comments from other users about how certain type/shape/class of vehicles "suck" and the amount of threads we get where OP is asking about what car they should buy, I …

poll Fuel Consumption Labels. Accurate or Way off The Mark?

Been a bit quiet here lately, people mostly sticking to road rules and using the search button to help decide on a car to buy, so I thought I would throw out a question that was sparked by a …

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Win a Road Trip for 4 People in a Model 3 + Accommodation Worth $4250+ from Tesla (NSW)

closed Win a Road Trip for 4 People in a Model 3 + Accommodation Worth $4250+ from Tesla (NSW)

  • Prize pool $4,250.00
  • Australia-wide
  • Website
  • Email Subscription, Survey/Questionnaire

poll Tesla Price Rise on Supercharger Network. Now More Expensive than Average Petrol Vehicle to Fill up

Well, got to reading some interesting news over the last few days and surprised it wasn’t already posted about… Tesla have lifted the price of their supercharger networks to a point where it …

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LEGO Technic 6x6 Volvo Articulated Hauler 42114 $265.99 Delivered @ Shop for Me

expired LEGO Technic 6x6 Volvo Articulated Hauler 42114 $265.99 Delivered @ Shop for Me

Articulated Volvo 6x6 truck. Huge set to make a big truck, so you too can run your Lego cars off the road. Not the best price it has been (Thanks pricing error @ Big W) and not as cheap as the …

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[Switch] Overcooked SE $6.50 & Overcooked 2 $18.75 @ Nintendo eShop

expired [Switch] Overcooked SE $6.50 & Overcooked 2 $18.75 @ Nintendo eShop

Overcooked Special Edition and Overcooked 2 at their lowest recorded point for the Nintendo Switch. A great way to start fights with your family and friends. Overcooked SE @ $6.50 (75% …

poll Car Park Incident Witness Now Needs Help

Had a customer come in late today to pick up their vehicle from some work and they threw out an interesting situation they have found themselves in. They know I am a great reader of traffic road …

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LEGO Brickheadz Mandalorian and Child $23.99 + Postage (Free C&C or over $49 Spend) @ Myer

out of stock LEGO Brickheadz Mandalorian and Child $23.99 + Postage (Free C&C or over $49 Spend) @ Myer

Been waiting on this kit to come down in price and it's now 20.007% off RRP!! (or $6 off…) Christmas is just around the corner and Season 2 of The Mandalorian is coming soon. I think this …

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[NSW] AGV K1 Qualify Helmet $199 Helmet/Jacket/Gloves Combo $399 @ Motocity (Albion Park)

expired [NSW] AGV K1 Qualify Helmet $199 Helmet/Jacket/Gloves Combo $399 @ Motocity (Albion Park)

MOTOCITY ALBION PARK 2/21 Princes Highway Albion Park Rail NSW 2527 Phone: (02) 4231 6969 Came across this that was shared on one of the motorcycle Fartbook groups I am a part of. Often see people …

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[Switch] Untitled Goose Game - $22.50 (25% off. Normally $30) @ Nintendo eShop

expired [Switch] Untitled Goose Game - $22.50 (25% off. Normally $30) @ Nintendo eShop

It's back on sale… for the second time I can think of. It hardly goes on sale, and at 25% off, its not the best compared to some of the other Switch games. And lets face it, RRP is the new …

poll Toast; Humble Breakfast Staple or Relationship Ending Fight Fodder. Help me End This Confusion

Father's day… No breakfast in bed because I'm a dad and I hate crumbs in bed… But, an attempt was made, and for that, I am eternally grateful… But It sparked a war of …

Android Auto for Dummies Question/Issue

Had the wife's Corolla upgraded a while ago with Android Auto/Apple Carplay. She only drives it around town, so never really had a use for it. Today, I was trying to tell her about how to use it …

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LEGO Education 45544 MINDSTORMS EV3 Core Set $699 Delivered @ MyHobbies

expired LEGO Education 45544 MINDSTORMS EV3 Core Set $699 Delivered @ MyHobbies

Putting this up here because been watching this kit for a while. So, it will either be a good deal or will get negged to oblivion and "cheaper elsewhere", so it's a win win for …

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$3,000 off 19MY MV Agusta Motorcycles: Dragster 800 RR $25,000 Ride Away (Was $28,000) @ MV Agusta

expired $3,000 off 19MY MV Agusta Motorcycles: Dragster 800 RR $25,000 Ride Away (Was $28,000) @ MV Agusta

$3,000 off MV Agusta motorcycles. This is over 10% saving on some models. Includes on-road costs. Appears to be on all 19MY stock only. Obviously, deal isn't for everyone, but if you were …

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Lunar New Year Sale 10~20% off LEGO Kits @ MyHobbies

expired Lunar New Year Sale 10~20% off LEGO Kits @ MyHobbies

Just got this notification for Lego kits being between 10~20% off Free shipping for orders over $150 or free C&C if you are in the area. Only for this weekend Some examples; Land Rover …

Fuel Consumption Worksheet for The Curious

I'm back at it again because of a few threads/comments I have read on here recently talking about fuel consumption with totally unrealistic values or wild claims. Thought It might be nice to put …

poll Who Left Less than a Mouthful and Put The Bottle Back in The Fridge??

Part 2 of my riveting series on household food and drink etiquette, today we delve into the world of those that put near empty bottles back into the fridge. I am at this party at a friends house …

poll Intersection Question. What Order Do They Go in?

Been a bit quiet here lately, thought I would share an observation I made a while ago on my travels. And before you get excited, no, no one was hit, no one got a fine, it was just a stupid …

Need a Tamper Proof / Password Locked FM Radio for Workplace. Suggestions?

Well, got some cry babies at work and people are fighting over the radio stations. Time to seek a solution. Instead of banning the radio full stop, it has been decided that a radio station will be …

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TCL X7 65" 4K LED TV + Bonus Wall Mount $1163.20 + Delivery @ GeckoProductsAus eBay

expired TCL X7 65" 4K LED TV + Bonus Wall Mount $1163.20 + Delivery @ GeckoProductsAus eBay

PATRON20

My old TV is on its last legs and went looking for a decent replacement. Read a few reviews and recommendations and it turned up the TCL X7. Seems a pretty decent unit for the price so I added it to …