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Broke My Windscreen Avoiding a Car Merging into Me

I was bringing some timber home from Bunnings, I had it in the inside of my station wagon laying over the passenger seat through to the boot. On the way home a car merged into my lane with no notice …

Failed Minimum Gas Safety Requirements in a Rental - Victoria

I've had a gas safety check done on my rental property (I'm the landlord). I've failed the check because the piezo ignigter on the grill doesn't work. They've quoted $1500 to …

HDD Data Recovery - Head Crash

I have a hard drive with photos on it, it crashed about 10 years ago and I'm looking to recover the data. I got a quote a few years ago from Payam, I was quoted $1500 at the time and based on …

Bifold Windows Flapping in Wind?

I'm looking to install some bifold windows We get some pretty strong winds in the area, sometimes out of nowhere. The size of window I'm after 1800w*1200h lends itself to a 3panel bifold, …

Facebook

Facebook Marketplace Denying Listing

I'm trying to sell a couple of pairs of shoes I bought but no longer want. Facebook marketplace has flagged the listing as a misleading ad. I have asked for a review and they have stood by …

Retractable Fly Screens - Any Good?

I hate the security screens I've got on my doors, but I do want flyscreens for the summer when it's nice to have the doors open and a breeze through the house I've seen retractable …

poll Laptop Not Working - Annual Leave or Down Time?

I spilled water on my work laptop yesterday while working from home, and it is no longer turning on. I went into the office yesterday afternoon (1.5 hours from my home each way), but they …

Topping up Low Income Partner's Super

I'm on a high income and my wife is on a low income. Between us we have a reasonable amount of savings and a mortgage almost paid off. I'm contemplating the tax benefits in topping up her …

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2TB Usenet Block US$10 (~A$12.90) @ News Group Direct

expired 2TB Usenet Block US$10 (~A$12.90) @ News Group Direct

2 TB Usenet blocks for $10US seems like a good deal for me

Installing Insulation - Batts + Foilboard?

I'm planning to reclad my north-facing and west-facing weatherboard wall due to poor condition peeling paint that has a lead primer. My initial plan was to scrape and repaint but it's too …

Coles

Coles Vs Woolworths Online / Delivery

I've used woolies online to get my weekly shop delivered for the last year or so, but I've recently switched to coles for cheaper delivery. I'm thinking of changing back to Woolies, …

Coles

Does Anyone Use Coles on eBay for Their Grocery Shop?

I'm thinking of signing up to eBay plus and using it to do my weekly grocery shop for Coles, I'm hoping to get some feedback from others who've used the service Do they have their …

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Newsgroupdirect Usenet 2TB $8US ($10.80AU) + Other Deals

expired Newsgroupdirect Usenet 2TB $8US ($10.80AU) + Other Deals

Black Friday deals Not the cheapest out there but good value for a good server. 1TB for $5US 2TB for $8US 4TB for $15US 6 months unlimited $12US 10 months unlimited $22US

Replacement lamp shades

I'm looking for something like shown in the esty link, needs to be 2 1/4 inch at the to to fit our existing fittings https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/475856286/matte-black-powder... I need 3, …

Google Play

Google Play Music Being Retired - Do We Have to Pay to Use YouTube Music?

Joining a long line of popular Google products, Google Play Music is being retired. I have my music library uploaded to Google Play Music and use it to stream it on demand without ads and without …

Australia's Best Internet Forums

What is Ozbargain's opinion of Australia's leading internet forums? The main one's I'm familiar with are Ozbargain for purchases and general discussion Whirlpool for …

Smoke Alarm Recommendations

I'm planning on getting new lights installed in the near future, and was planning on hardwiring some smoke detectors at the same time I've heard that there isn't a whole lot of benefit …

Large Reusable Zip Lock Bags

I'm looking for large zip lock bags for food storage Something like this, but not so expensive! https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/4-PACK-Reusable-Food-Grade-1500m... Edit: I'm after reusable …

Buying Second Hand in The Time of Covid - VIC

I'm buying furniture for my house in Ballarat (not under restrictions) There's a few items on ebay and gumtree for sale in Melbourne - am I allowed to go into Melbourne to pick these up? …

Automotive Superstore

poll How to Respond to Order Fulfilment? Automotive Superstore

I put through an order with Automotive Superstore for a head unit replacement kit for my car. This was on 7th May. When ordering they provided great support and walked me through the parts I would …

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Samsung SHS-1321 Digital Lock $119 at Bunnings

expired Samsung SHS-1321 Digital Lock $119 at Bunnings

Samsung keyless lock Out of stock at many Bunnings, but I picked one up this morning in Ballarat, they have three left. Check your local store for stock Price marked at $299 but scanned for $119 as …

DIY Replacing Rubber Jar Seals

I am wanting to replace the seals on a large number of 'bail lid' glass jars - maybe 20 jars total. You can buy replacement seals in packs of 5 but the jars are a range of sizes, so I …

Looking for Efficient Family Car

I'm in the market for a family car that is efficient on fuel. I've seen a few low km Mitsubishi mirage sedans for around $8000. I'm not too concerned about resale value, we'll …

Aus Tax Return Living in UK

I moved to the UK earlier this year and am trying to fill out my Aussie tax return I earned income in the UK, and have had tax and 'national insurance' taken out of my pay. I'm not …

Recovering Crashed Hard Drive

My sister's hard drive failed a few years ago - when it's plugged in, it briefly spins, then makes a faint clicking noise. Does anyone have any experience with recovering data? I tried …

Comparing Two Solar Quotes

I've got a few quotes to get solar installed in my property, i've narrowed it down to two similar quotes 20 x 275W Astrenergy Panels - $4129 / $2064 after Vic Gov rebate 20 x 300W Jinko …

How Do I Sell Shares?

My mum bought some shares years ago in my and my brothers names, we're now trying to sell them, but we don't know how to. I'm familiar with using CMC/Commsec to buy/sell shares, but I …

5 Days in Manila - Boys Trip

There's a group of 6 of us going to Manila in early November, flying in late on a Thursday night, and leaving early the following Tuesday. Any suggestions on where to check out - currently …

MealPal

Best Mealpal Discounts

I signed up to mealpal when this deal was on https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/384125 Personally I don't see it as good value when charged full price ($8 per meal for 12 meals which I have 30 …

Looking for Teaching Jobs in The UK

My girlfriend and I are looking to head over to the UK to work next year. I should be able to get a transfer to any large city through my work. My girlfriend recently graduated with her masters of …

Key Cutting in Melbourne (for 2002 Prius)

I'm after a replacement key for my 2002 Prius. I've found a blank that I think will work, any suggestions for where I can get it cut cheaply? I tried a Mr minit and they quoted around …

Bought a Lemon with a 4 Month Old RWC - Victoria

I bought a motorbike on the weekend for my sister, a cheapy at $1000 but I wasn't too worried as it had a roadworthy from October. I took it to a mechanic today, and they recommended writing the …

Keeping Referral's Current

I just cancelled my AMEX card and was updating the wiki to remove my referral links, but I would expect that most people would not remove their dead links. I think it would be useful to timestamp …

Looking for Cheap TV with Plex

I recently had my 4yo Samsung TV refunded by JB after it developed a row of dead pixels, so now I need to find a replacement. I've become addicted to streaming Plex to my TV, and am looking for …

Club Registration VIC - Which Club?

Hi Ozbargainers I'm looking to buy a 1980 Yamaha XS250 motorbike that I intend to register on club plates. Does anyone know of a good (cheap) motoring club to join to allow me to apply for the …

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Anaconda Buy 1 Get 1 Free

expired Anaconda Buy 1 Get 1 Free

Just got the following text from Anaconda Shop first! ANACONDA 3 day Club offer BUY 1 GET 1 FREE on BELOW COST Clothing & Footwear from 8am WED 26/6 in store!