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Big Shed with a Small Office/TV Room

Has anyone designed and built an office/studio/tv room inside their existing shed and have pointers on what was good/would do differently? We have a huge (4 car plus some) shed that were …

Pool Equipment Relocation - DIY or Licence Required?

I'm hoping a plumber will pipe in here and set me right. I'm planning a pool/spa equipment relocation as part of a renewal of dying equipment thats >20 years old. Currently, all …

Electric Multi Tool - Ego 56v - Does Anything Else Compare?

I love mowing - I hate whipper snipping, and I think it's all to do with the Stihl line trimmer that is a mongrel to start, and a mongrel to feed line into. With about 200m of edges to do with …

Powerpal

Transferring Powerpal Data to new phone

I have a powerpal linked to my old phone - along with the history of power use since we moved in on the phone. Given thats the data without solar, I'd like to have it on hand to assess how solar …

Currently using Huawei P30 Pro - Next Phone?

If Google services were on P40/P50 - I'd jump on them in a heartbeat as never had a better phone than the P30 Pro. But I don't know where to go next - our current phones are great, but not …

Struggling with New PC Build

I've been made to feel very old trying to build a replacement PC. Having done this since my teens, I've fallen away with current tech in recent years and feel a bit out of my depth! My …

Getting an Old Spa up and Running & Saltwater Pool System "Quirks"

I'm hopeful someone here will have some knowledge to share on what to do in this scenario. I've been warned by a family friend whos had a pool for many a year that many pool/spa shops will …

What Is This in My Backyard? Sewer Related

What's this at the back of my yard? https://imgur.com/a/nCad0im I suspect that it's sewer related due to underground sewer line running at the back fence. However, I have NFI what this …

USB 3.0 Dock for 2x HDMI Screens, or a Replacement Laptop + USB-C Dock?

I am driving myself mad with trying to source a replacement laptop for my 8 year old Samsung Series 9 Ultrabook, or if I even need to? Is something like this sufficient to drive 2 x HD (1920 x 1024) …

Auction Results PDF - no longer available?

Once upon a time, you used to be able to download a PDF copy of all auction results. I last did this when we bought our first place in early 2015… cant seem to find it anymore. Does anyone …

Adding an after Market Cruise Control?

Is this possible? I am about to commence doing a lot more freeway kms and want to add an after-market cruise control to an Automatic 2008 WQ Fiesta. Low KMs (<100k), maintained well and should run …

Dual Sim - How to Set 2nd Sim for Data Only

So I trialled using a 2nd SIM for additional mobile data only (amaysim + kogan). I found little nuances painful: - asking which sim to use for calls - sending auto-txts when not taking a call, it …

Legit Replacement Laptop Power Adapters - Where?

My Samsung Series 9 (circa 2013) Laptop Adapter has died - doesnt light up when plugged into the wall and no longer charges the laptop. Pretty confident its the charger as the laptop is otherwise …

Cheap NBN alternative for elderly resident

Hoping someone here is quite knowledgeable. Long story short, elderly resident at opposite end of apartment building to me can't feasibly get NBN due to costly install difficulties. I'd …

Recommend a Good Quality "Air Mouse"

So in the quest of making the most streamlined lounge room plex front end for all our media, I'm in the hunt for a good quality, reliable Air Mouse that works on a mac (Air mouse - that you wave …

Status of GST on Low Value Imports (<$1000)

So I remember all the noise about GST on low value imports - and cant seem to clarify the exact position via ATO, searches or online material. The way I understand it is: The GST obligation of …

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David Jones American Express Card - $99 Annual Fee, 30,000 DJ Membership Rewards Points or 22,500 Qantas Points

expired David Jones American Express Card - $99 Annual Fee, 30,000 DJ Membership Rewards Points or 22,500 Qantas Points

David Jones American Express Card. A seldom used card, but could be beneficial for many users and purpose of the post is to bring it to your attention as it can fly under the radar, yet provide good …

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Amex Platinum Charge - 100,000 Ascent Premium Points, $300 Travel Credit, Free Platinum Reserve Companion Card, $1200 Annual Fee

expired Amex Platinum Charge - 100,000 Ascent Premium Points, $300 Travel Credit, Free Platinum Reserve Companion Card, $1200 Annual Fee

This is a ripper of a card.. big annual fee of $1200, but big benefits: 100,000 Ascent Premium Points (10 airline transfer partners (Including Qantas) + 2 Hotel Partners Great transfer rates (1:1 …

Citibank Australia

Citibank Emirates Card - Lounge Passes/Chauffeur Service

I'm not far off booking 2 x Economy flights to/from Europe for Christmas flying Emirates. I have recently signed up for the Citibank Emirates Card to obtain 2 Lounge Passes for use in Melbourne, …

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Optus 4G 25GB Data Sim $45/Month for 3 Months (50% off)

expired Optus 4G 25GB Data Sim $45/Month for 3 Months (50% off)

First 3months of this $90 plan for 25th of 4G data are 50% reduced for month to month and 24month contracts. Seems like a reasonable deal to me on a month to month basis - use it for 3months then …

NFL.com

NFL Afficinados - best way to buy Gamepass this year?

Anyone found the cheapest way to buy the NFL Gamepass this year? Promo codes/VPNs to buy it? I know its a month and a bit our from regular season, but I'm keen to get on early and watch some of …

Window Mates - for those impossible to clean windows

Has anyone used something like this? http://www.squeegeesonline.com.au/product_info.php?products_... I've got a few windows that I can't access from outside to clean properly (3rd story …

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expired NFL Gamepass - 15% off Code

REP15

I signed up for the NFL Gamepass yesterday using the REP15 code I found online with success. Knocked 15% off the Season Plus pass - billed in AUD was $182.74. I was lazy and didnt work out if it …

SMSFs - Bank Accounts, Brokers & Other Things Needed

In the midst of setting up a SMSF for my dad & I, which we'll be managing and doing ourselves. I've got considerable experince in SMSFs, but want to look at it from an OzB point of …

New Tyres - Seem reasonable?

Ok, so seems tyres are a frustrating thing to replace. No-one wants to provide price easily, and there are a lot of rip off merchants out there. For a 2008 Ford Focus, I've got a quote of $700 …

Cash & Duty Free - Manila

Headed to the Philippines in April - got two things I want to try and find out from OzB if people have been there before: Best way to get cash - are we better off taking Aussie notes or withdrawing …

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NAB - 15months 0% Balance Transfer on Credit Cards ($30 Annual Fee Minimum)

expired NAB - 15months 0% Balance Transfer on Credit Cards ($30 Annual Fee Minimum)

As described - 15months interest free on Balance Transfers to a NAB Credit Card. Lowest annual fee I can see is the NAB Low Fee CC for $30/year.

Overseas Call Forwarding with Skype - Possible? Bali Data Sim available?

I'm headed overseas for two weeks shortly - Bali. Usually I'm a 'leave the phone at home' holiday type person, but the other half may need to receive calls on her mobile phone …

2 Spare Days in Philippines over Easter - where?

Got a destination wedding in Sabang on Palawan Island in April next year.

JB Hi-Fi

JB Hi-Fi 'Exclusive Vouchers' - well timed offer or data mined?

Out of interest - I wonder how targeted these emails are? My scenario:

Expedia/Virgin Australia Promo Codes

Looking to book a holiday to Bali soon - anyone got active Promo Codes for Expedia or Virgin Australia that might be useful? Thanks