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Find Me a Good Health Retreat in Victoria

I am thinking of going to a Health Retreat. Cannot travel too far due to pain but need to have a break or will get sicker. I live in Melbourne and am wondering if anyone knows of a good retreat that …

TENS Machine

I am experiencing a lot of back and leg pain. I have a TENS machine but it is quite old. I am thinking of getting a new one (if it looks better than the one I already have.) The one I have is a …

Travel Insurance for Holidaying in Australia

Hi all. Is it worth getting travel insurance for holidaying in Australia. Family member is flying jetstar to QLD. I thought that it may be worth getting insurance just in case jetstar cancel their …

Australia Post

Price of Stamps

Is is still 70c to post a DL size letter/envelope. I am just about to stamp a letter and want to ensure that I put the right amount of stamps on it. If it is still 70c, when is the price going …

Samsung Washing Machine Warning

Just in case some OzBargainers have a Samsung washer that has been recalled, please watch this Sunrise story. https://au.tv.yahoo.com/sunrise/video/watch/29351686/is-your... We don't want any …

OOPs Accidentaly Washed New Earbuds

I have just accidentally put a new set of earbuds through a wash cycle. They were in the pocket of a pair of shorts and I didn't check. Naughty me. Is there anything I should do so I have the …

Where to Buy Large Amount of Bubble Wrap to Wrap Surfboards

Hello, My son is going overseas and needs to wrap his surfboards to ensure they do not get damaged in transit. He was thinking of bubble wrap. Does anyone know where this can be purchased. If anyone …

Phone Book Listings

Hello, does anyone know if there is a way to ensure that your details are not listed in the phone book. I am about to change my landline provider and have been advised that they must put my details …

Samsung

Samsung Complaints Department

Does anyone know if Samsung have a complaints Department in Australia? Their repair centre has caused more problems with my son's phone when all they had to do was fix the broken camera …

Broken Camera Lens on 1 Month Old Phone

Well. My son got a new phone. It is a Samsung Galaxy S6. Has been babying it for a month. He has just found that the camera lens has broken. He has no idea how it happened. He has looked after his …

Cookware to Use for Hotplate and Oven

Hi All I am enjoying my cooking and have found that I am in need a roasting dish or frying pan that I can use on my hotplate and then transferred to the oven to continue cooking. Does anyone know of …

My Standalone Computer Dies and Comes Back to Life

My standalone computer has a mind of its own. It stops working, I think it is on its way out (actually, it is out more than in). So, sometimes, when I turn it on, it works and lots of times when I …

Nutri Ninja with Auto IQ

Hello I am thinking of investing in a new blender and am hoping to get the Nutri Ninja with auto IQ. The cost is around $249. I am just wondering if anyone has seen them around on sale. Thank you …

Wi-Fi Cutting Out

Hello all We are currently having issues at home with our WiFi cutting in and out. I have already checked with our internet service provider to ensure that the problem is not at their end. We …

HELP Me Open The 'Bonut'

Hello all. I am hoping someone can assist here. My son needed to change the front headlight of his car. When he tried to pull on the bonnet latch in the car, it broke. So, how do we open the bonnet …

Washing Disaster

I have accidentally washed an expensive rugby top with a maroon t shirt. I now have a rugby top with a pinkish colour collar. I have tried Dylon S.O.S. colour run on it twice. It is a little better …

Only1 Gift Card

ONLY 1 VISA Gift Card

Hi all, recently my son received an only 1 Visa gift card. He tried to use it today but he could not get it to work. On the back it reads 'This is not a Credit Card NON-RELOADABLE' under …

Liquid Iodine

I have heard that iodine can protect the body from radiation. Has anyone had any experience with using iodine for this purpose, and if so, which brand is a decent one. I am not an expert but if …

Birthday Present Ideas for girls 19th

Hello, I am in need of help deciding what to get for a 18 year old girl for her up and coming birthday. Will get a voucher as a last resort. Happy to spend up to $100. Thanks in advance.

Car Remote Battery

Car remote has been dropped and we cannot find the battery. Does anyone know what size battery we need for a 2007 Ford Falcon ute car remote. If nobody knows, I will call my local ford dealership …

Infringement Notice States Incorrect Rego Number

My friend recently got an infringement notice on her car but the rego details on the notice has one digit wrong. What will happen if she does not pay it. EDIT: I should have mentioned that the …

Anyone Used The Super Deluxe Massage Chair

Has anyone purchased the Super Deluxe Massage Chair from the TV shopping show. Watching it right now and it looks so good. Would love to be using it right now. Any feedback regarding this chair or …

Kodak Photo Scanner

Does anyone know where I could get access to a Kodak photo scanner. I need to scan quite a few photos and have heard that the quality of this product is quite good. I believe that some K Mart stores …

Optus

OPTUS Plan Has 10 Months Left

Family member has another 10 months to go on OPTUS plan, with a Galaxy S4. At what stage is he able to upgrade to another phone and new plan. Does he have to wait the whole 10 months. He wants to get …

[SE Melbourne] Bull Ants

Just found 2 bull ants in my home. I have lived in the same place (south eastern suburbs of Melbourne) for over 20 years and have never seen a bull ant in my home before. Does anyone know if there is …

Free Program to Create a Party Invitation

Hello, I am wanting to create a birthday party invitation. I would like to print it out on 4 x 6 photo paper. Does anyone know of a free program that I can download to assist with the task. Thank you …

Need a New Laptop - It Is So Confusing

Hello all. My laptop is on its way out and I am looking for a new one. Only thing is, I am finding it very confusing. I am computer literate but when it comes to the specifications of a computer, I …

PayPal

Is A Payment Made Into PayPal Able To Be Viewed Immediately?

Hello all. I need to return a faulty product to a seller. The item was paid for using PayPal. The seller has advised that if he agrees to provide a refund, it will be paid back into the PayPal …

21st Birthday - Venue Hire Eastern Melbourne Suburbs

Hello, I need to organise a 2st birthday party. I live in the eastern suburbs. Any recommendations for venues. Following venues are not available: Knox Club Mulgrave Country Club Kingston Links …

Why Are Faulty Mobile Phones Sent Away To be Fixed Instead of Being Replaced?

I hope this is the right place for my question. After reading a number of discussions, it seems clear that, in most cases, if I have an items that becomes faulty with the warranty period, I can …

How to Remove Masking Tape Glue from Panels?

I have recently replaced a back windscreen on our ute. As the ute was not being used, the masking tape was left on for too long and now, when I try to remove the masking tape, it is breaking off and …

eVitamins

Dealings with eVitamins.com?

Has anyone had any dealings with eVitamins.com. I have come across this site that sells very cheap vitamins. I like it because I can pay via PayPal. Just wondering if anyone has dealt with them. …

PayPal

HELP I Think Someone Has Hacked into My PayPal Account

I noticed something weird when I went to make a PayPal payment. When I clicked on the name and address tab, I saw a listing with my my name but the address was in the US. I have never been or lived …

How to Tape a Movie from The Television to Watch Later

Hello, as I do not have a good understanding on how to tape from my television, I am wondering if someone could be of assistance. I have a Sony Bravia television and would like to tape shows to watch …

Shaver Shop

Shaver Shop Air Washer

I recently bought the Cli-Mate Air Washer from the Shaver Shop. Have had it going for days but I just don't think it does anything. The water seems to stay clear. I would have thought that over …

My Dog Has Done Her ACL

Hi everyone. I hope this is the right place for my post. My beautiful 8 year old Border Collie has done her ACL. It happened yesterday. We did not see it happen but just noticed her with her back leg …