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Replacement for Gaggia Classic after 8 Years

Here's a flashback - I bought this Gaggia Classic 8 years ago and it's been a reliable unit but has given up the ghost. $440 to be repaired, and $800 (!) to buy new. I'm travelling …

SA - Cheapest Way to Get P's and Be a Competent Driver

17 year old son is currently on his L's and wants to get his P's. We have a small manual car that he is currently using, as we firmly believe that he should know how to drive a manual. …

Prepaid Mobile plan for teenager

I have finally relented and bought a smart phone outright for my 16 year old son, but he will be responsible for paying the actual phone account. Therefore, I’m seeking some advice in terms of …

Optus

Optus ADSL Issues - Where Do I Go Now?

I'm seeking some direction in how to escalate an issue with Optus. In short, changed over the ADSL2 from Internode to Optus at beginning of the year and have had intermittent, and now …