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Is OzBargain Australia run by Chinese

Anyone know… If this is the case Chinese background? Yeah? Would be interesting to know

Short Red light traffic lights

We have red light traffic lights mounted on tiny short poles, and then we have large buses and trucks that will block these traffic lights (such as the sole green turn right arrow) while turning. A …

Why Do Older Houses Have Only a Single Driveway, and Why Do Some Residential Development Areas Have Only One Road Accessing Them

Given they have such large land blocks, you'd think having 2 driveways would be the norm, especially for the large family? Massive block of land, small kitchen, small bathroom, small …

Why Isn't Telemarketing Banned

Nobody likes it and everybody avoids it. If someone were to beg for money on the street, they would get in trouble with the law. So how is it any different with telemarketers that call your mobile, …

RAA

Getting Telemarket Calls after Dealing with RAA Insurance

I was involved in a motor vehicle claim (not at fault) with another car's insurance party(RAA). Shortly after handling over my details I began to receive numerous telemarket calls on my mobile. …

poll Should Fireworks Be Banned in Residential Areas?

They are noisy, expensive, release toxic metals and chemicals into people's gardens and pools, cause distress to pets and wildlife, and quite frankly I don't see any appeal in watching such …

Toll Group

Toll Ipec Parcel Collection Asking for Car Rego Number

I was a little surprised the other day when a mate told me that Toll wanted to know his vehicle registration number along with his drivers licence. Anyone know why they would ask for a rego? He …

It's Still August, It's Still Cold, Yet Most Stores Have Gotten Rid of Their Heaters and Replaced Them with Fans?

So, do people always plan ahead when buying small appliances because that's the only reason I can think of. or are they more likely to impulse buy, just like me right now. What other reasons …

Has This Ever Happened to You at a Supermarket Checkout Register

1) Checkout attendants giving you a plastic bag without asking you and then charging you for it. 2) Checkout attendants not greeting you or saying anything when you enter and leave (yes I know …

Wired Mouse That Works on Glass Surfaces

I'm after a wired optical/laser mouse for a glass table. Any suggestions? Don't want wireless.

Why do the majority of Computer Monitors come with a tall non-adjustible stand

I mean can't they make the stand lower as in desk height or something? Seeing as the majority of computing guidlines recommend that the top of a monitor be eye level? I can make a monitor …

Hungry Jack's

How Are Burgers at Hungry Jacks Made

Anybody know the standard procedure for making Hungry Jacks Burgers, as I've seen it to differ from store to store. One particular store where I ordered a Whopper Junior, they first added the …

Organic Unbleached Cotton Balls, Where to Buy?

I'm in need to some organic, unbleached cotton balls to clean sensitive electronic equipment. Which stores would sell these, preferably in South Australia.

What happens after Work for the Dole

I've heard Work for the dole lasts 6 months, so I'm just curious on what happens when someone completes it. Anybody have any experience on what compulsory activities need to be done in the …

Why Do Supermarkets Always Ask You if You Want The Receipt?

I mean why wouldn't you? Whenever you enter a supermarket with a trolley of items that you have just paid from another supermarket, they always ask do you have the receipt for those goods …