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Used MacBook Pro or New MacBook Air? Use for Logic Pro

Hi guys, I'm not really up with the Apple tech, but I'm wanting to get into using Logic Pro (audio production software) and am faced with some questions around specs.. For $1200-1500 I …

Any Good Deals out There for AutoCAD LT?

Hi all, my edu Autocad licence will expire soon, any good deals out there for single, occasional use licences for AutoCad LT? I just want it to try draw up plans for a backyard studio I’d like to …

Hume Bank

Hume Bank Home Loans - 3.99% 'LiteBlue' Discount Offer

Looking to refinance our home loan and this came up in my searches - https://www.humebank.com.au/discount Anyone here dealt with Hume Bank for home loans before? Are there any brokers that work …

ShopBack AU

ShopBack Consistently Not Tracking Correct Amounts

I'm thinking of cancelling my Shopback membership. Every time there's a promo deal on and I go make a purchase they incorrectly track the amount by a decent margin.. Example 1: New …

Hostmate Australia

Anyone Here Used Hostmate for Web/Email Hosting?

Has anyone here used hostmate for webpage / wordpress / email hosting before? They seem quite cheap and are based in AU. I can't find many reviews etc on them, which makes me think …

Home Phone. Mobile, and Internet Bundles for Pensioners

Are there any good home phone, internet (NBN), and mobile plans out there for pensioners? My mum is looking for a new provider as her current one is costing over $100pm for minimal usage.. She lives …

Edifier or IKEA/Sonos Speakers?

Hi guys, I'm tossing up some new speakers, just for casual music listening via my phone/ipad. At some point I'll get a turntable as well, so some sort of wired connectivity is a plus. Can …

Transferring My Mobile Number from A Telstra Business Account to Prepaid

Hi guys, my mobile number got swapped to my boss' Telstra business plan a couple of years ago and I'll soon be leaving the business. Is it possible (and easy) to: - 1. change the ownership …

Sloped Grass Driveway

Hello all, we have a vehicle access way that runs down the side of our small house. Its all just grass and is surrounded by single storey buildings on 3 sides (4th being the street) and doesn't …

Anyone Live or Have Lived in Bardwell Park, NSW?

We're potentially looking to move to somewhere a little quieter than our current inner-west apartment, but without going too far away from nice restaurant/cafe/bar precincts, access to parks and …

[NSW] Anyone here live in Meadowbank, Rhodes, West Ryde, or Ermington areas? Opinions on the areas wanted please.

Hi guys, we're looking into moving into one of the above areas in the near-ish future. The move is mainly based around affordability and convenience for commuting etc. We've been visiting …

Best Prepaid Sim for USA - 30 Days

Hi guys, can anyone recommend a prepaid sim for a month in the US? Simcorner and Simsdirect both offer these from here in Australia - options for T-Mobile and AT&T networks.. I'll use a …

Tax Question - Claiming Other Work Related Expenses - SOLVED

Hi All, just a quick question re claiming Other work related tax expenses. I buy magazines and occasional stationery throughout the course of each year - usually when I'm travelling and find I …

What Does $1M Buy You in Sydney These Days?

It seems the apparent market decline in Sydney has not really had any effect. When I look on realestate.com.au or domain.com.au for properties suitable for a young family (ie, 2br or 3br house or …

Mortgage without Spouse - Borrowing Power

Hi guys/girls, I'm wondering if anyone here has taken out a mortgage for a home with both partners (husband + wife for eg.) paying it down and living in the house, but with only one of the pair …

ariston.com.au

Ariston AVXL105 Washer - Repairs Needed

Hi all, our washer has started doing some strange things and I think we need a tech to come service/repair it. Firstly, everything seems to work, its just that it doesn't do things properly any …

Small Business Credit Cards with Multiple Card Holders

Does anyone know of any credit card providers that offer business accounts with up to 3 or 4 card holders? Its for a small business and will essentially turn our petty cash into an electronic …

Health Insurance - Split Hospital and Extras cover between 2 providers?

Hi all, I'm still considering which Health Insurer to go with after the BUPA changes have completely neutered my current policy. I'm liking two providers at the moment, similar premium …

Comprehensive Car Insurance Choices - Opinions/Experiences Please!

Hi guys, I'm about to renew my comprehensive insurance and as always the choices are many! My current insurer is AAMI and I can't really comment on their service as all they've ever …

eBay Australia

eBay 15% off Deal - Ended Early??

So I put something in my cart to buy ($180 value) when I saw the 15% deal come up, thinking I'd add a few more small things and checkout today - Dec 31st. I've just clicked commit to buy …