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Never Auto Renew Your Insurance!

Thought i'd share my quick anecdote on how my insurance renewal this year has panned out. Last year's premium (comprehensive) - $1,100. I had one at-fault accident during this …

Home Gym/Power Rack - Which Supplier?

Looking to move away from my local gym into a home setup. All i'd really need is a power rack, olympic barbell, adjustable bench and a set of 5KG - 20KG plates. Circa $2500. This market is …

poll Acceptable Age to Still Be Living at Home with Parents?

This one pops up every now and then but feel there may be a shift in recent years. The current answer may be skewed by current economic crisis and the pandemic, but assume 'normal' …

Laying Turf (Sir Walter Buffalo) in Section of Lawn Only

Im looking to lay buffalo turf in my backyard. OZBARGAIN STYLE. But prepping the whole site myself is an entire days work I don't have and about $2500 in turf I dont really want to spend all …

Cleaning Electronics with 99% Alcohol

Lucky enough to have a bottle of 99% alcohol at home. Was going to pour some into a spray bottle and use it for routinely wiping down phone, keyboard and mouse. Is there any risks with using this …

Work (Office) Boots - A Happy Medium between RM Williams and Cheapo Brands?

Hey Guys, I'm on the hunt work boots and it seems that the consensus is RM williams which are ~$500 or cheapo quality $150-$200 (Julius Marlow, aquila, florsheim, windsor smith etc). I've …

poll How Often Do You Wash Your Bed Linen?

I feel like this is a topic that for many is an afterthought; we all know we should probably do it more often but are lazy. For me, i aim for weekly but usually ends up fortnightly. Pillow cases …

poll Daily Supplements: Do You Take Them? Why?

Interested to hear the consensus on here regarding supplements. Fish Oil, Vitamin B, C, D, probotics, strange herbal concoctions, multi-vitamins. I feel like at some point we all feel some sort of …

Buying a new coffee machine - Is now the time to buy?

Unfortunately i didn't come to the realisation that i want a coffee machine until after the flurry of pre-christmas and boxing day sales. I'm looking for the BES920 + Smart Pro Grinder. If …

Convince Me Not to Start Riding/Buy a Honda Grom

23yo uni student, making a 10KM round trip to either uni or work where parking is a struggle at both. I'm tempted to buy a Honda Grom as i've always wanted to ride (albeit just for short …