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1 Yo Had a Burn Incident at Daycare Centre (at Least We Think It Is a Burn Pictures Attached)

Not sure how appropriate it is to ask this question in OzBargain but as an immigrant I think I’ve learned a lot about Aussie culture from this website and always had a positive outcome, so I’ll …

(NSW) Can We Take an Infant (>6 Months and < 1 Yr) in The Backseat of a Taxi? E.g, 13cabs or Siver Taxi

I hear in Vic, it is legal as long as the baby is sitting on an adult's lap in the backseat. Is that rule true for NSW as well? Also, in Victoria it is illegal in Uber or Ola or any such …

poll How Long Does a 45 kg LPG Cylinder Last for You?

Assuming you are using it only for cooking (not for heating room or water)

How Do You Manage Your Garden/Lawn When You Are Away for a Holiday?

I wonder how access is managed for any lawn mover or maintenance services when you don’t know them? I mean when you go away for months and no one is home to maintain garden. Do you let it grow wild …

Difference between E-Toll Tag/Tagless and Link Online Account

Hi there, not sure if this has been clarified before. Tried online and couldn't get a straight answer. I use a Linkt account for any of my travel on toll roads. I get a bill a few days after …

Tax Question on Deposit Paid for an Investment Property

Me and my wife are planning to purchase an investment property for $800k purchase price. We have signed a contract and paid a deposit of $160k from our savings in an offset account and in the process …

How Many of You Are Really Feeling The Raise in The Interest Rates?

I guess this question is mostly for home owners (investment/ppor/both) I assume a lot of folks here own at least one home I’m hoping this resonates with some of you. We recently purchased our …

Teenage Rouge Bikies Driving with Loud Motorcycles Late in The Night

Hi, not sure if it’s a right place to post this but I’ve got some good responses in the past so posting it. I’m sure many have seen bikies in their loud bikies driving all around. I’ve got a …

Home Insurance Claim Cash Settlement

Hello OzBargainers, happy Friday! I had a question about cash settlement for one of the items in a home insurance claim that I did with NRMA. Are there any things that I should consider or know …

Does Anyone Know a Replacement for Nappy Disposal BIN Liners Refill Product?

It costs $38.9 for such a simple product. A bag at Woolies to fill up fruits and veggies is more complicated as it needs to be teared off. This is just a single cylindrical roll of plastic which is …

Finding Agents That Buy and Manage Properties

Hi Ozbargainers! I hear that many use agents and buy properties remotely during the covid times and it has worked well (not just because of booming house prices but how convenient it is). I am in a …

Is It Legal in NSW to Ride a Taxi/Uber with an Infant without The Infant Seat?

Not all taxis have infant seats. I wonder how people manage with infants when they need to take taxi? I see there a online taxi services with specific needs but what if that’s not an option? Say …

What Is Your Favorite Alchoholic/Non-Alchoholic Drink?

What are your favorite drinks? Does it depend on the weather? Not associated with any survey companies. Just curious in Ozbargain community. Cheers, Dr-SL

Tree Removals in The Neighbouring House Broke The Fence in The Middle Who Should Be Fixing It?

Hi, I live in an independent house and my neighbour is a strata managed property (townhouses) and today they had some tree removalists who has caused the damage to the fence. I spoke to the guys and …

poll What Does Your Per Day Screen Time Look Like?

Not sure if Android users have this feature but iPhone provides me with a weekly stat on how much screen time I had per day in the last week. I am curious on knowing what others average per day …

Any Advice for The New Skoda Kodiaq Sportline?

Hi, Recently bit the bullet on a long awaited car decision. Will be getting my new Skoda Kodiaq Sportline delivered next week. Getting all the feature packs including the sunroof. Anything …

Suggestion for A Good Single Electric Wall Oven under $1000

Hi there, We are a family of 3 and wanting to replace an ancient wall oven. I am on the fence for Westinghouse brand at the moment as they appear to tick all the boxes, …

Optimiser Search in Fusion Solar App - What Is It and Why Do We Have It?

Hi, I used the option 'Optimiser search' on my fusion solar app just to kill my curiosity around what it does. I couldn't find what exactly the option does online or in the device …

How Do I Decide What Mesh Wi-Fi System I'd Want for My Home?

e.g, TP-link Deco M5 vs M9 I have a single storey house with around 500 sq mts area that I need to be covered. I currently have NBN connection with TP link VR1600v AC1600 wifi router-modem system. …

poll What Temperature (in Degree Celsius) Do You Set Your Home Aircon in Summer?

Trying to understand (in degree Celsius) ozbargainer sets their aircon in summer

poll What Is Your Opinion about This Electric Massage Chair Recliner?

Planning on getting this one but wondering if there is a better option around the same price? $629 https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Electric-Massage-Chair-Fabric-Re... Looking for a fabric upholstery …

poll Ducted Aircon Brand Recommendations for a 3BR House

Looking for some recommendations around brands and some general advice before getting a new ducted aircon installation in a 3 bedroom home. I am leaning towards getting a 12kw 2 zones, 6 outlets …

poll Employer Wants to Convert My Employment Type from Contractor to a Permanent Position - What Kind of Things Should I Ask/Know?

I have been a IT contractor from over 2.5 yrs in Sydney and my employer now wants to convert me to a perm. I was hoping for another 1-2 yr extension and that is what I had asked when my contract was …

Why Would Anyone Buy a Unflued Gas Heater Considering The Pollutants It Releases?

This is probably a question to non-Victorians. Not sure how harmful it is using an unflued LP gas heater? They go in a bit of detail with some facts in the NSW Health …

Paying Taxes on Capital Gains after Selling Shares on ASX

Hi Ozbargainers, I recently jumped on the share market wagon (~ a year now). Saw a few ups and downs when seeing where my portfolio was growing. I bought some shares when there was a dip in the …

Mahindra XUV500 W10 AWD Petrol - Do You Have Any Comments/Experience around This 7 Seater?

I don't have a lot of technical knowledge around cars as I have been a motorcycle guy from a long time and recently started driving a car. All I know are some cool features and looks. I love …

Are there any smart watches that are better than Apple Watch?

Thinking of buying an Apple watch but wondering if there is any other product which is much better and cheaper than Apple which is so friggin expensive.

Commonwealth Bank

Got an Offer from CBA for Low Rate Credit Card and Not Sure if It's Worth It

Here is the offer. Annual fee $59 but free for first year $300 cash back if $1000 is spent within the first 3 months up to 55 days interest free $300 cash back caught my eye. Can I apply for …

Is It Worth Paying $499 for PS4 Pro 1 TB?

Or is it better to wait for some deal? I have been meaning to buy a console from some time now. Missed many good deals couple of months back at OzB. Now a days I don't see any PS4 pro …

LG UJ75 Vs LG UJ65 Series

I am looking forward to buy a new TV this holidays. I am thinking of going for UJ75 but not 100% sure. Is it really worth the additional money when compared to UJ65 series features? Also, are there …