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Woolworths

No Cash out without Purchase at Some Woolies?

I've been getting the ING 50¢ rebate by withdrawing cash out (with no purchase) at Woolies. Today at Crows Nest the option was missing from the self service cash checkouts. A staff member told …

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Ajax Professional Bathroom Cleaner Trigger 500ml Half Price $2.90 (Was $5.80) at Woolworths

expired Ajax Professional Bathroom Cleaner Trigger 500ml Half Price $2.90 (Was $5.80) at Woolworths

Woolies <blurb> Ajax Professional Bathroom Power Cleaner removes rust stains, grime, and soap scum. Ajax Professional Bathroom Power is suitable showers and batns, wash basins, toilets, …

poll Do You (Perhaps Surreptitiously) Lick The Cocoa off The Rim of Your Cup of Cappuccino?

Do you think the cocoa is too good to waste or do you think it's undignified?

raywhite.com

Off market sale of property, what does that mean?

Passed a sign board outside a unit the other day by Ray White reading Off Market Sale. Today they were conducting inspections. What does Off Market Sale mean given that there is an agent? Owner …

Velocity Frequent Flyer

Messina Newbie Pack - 2 Double Scoops Coupon for 1450 Velocity Points until June 28th, Normally 2900

Posting in a forum because I can't ascertain a cash value for it. Was looking for something I could spend my measly points on and this was the only thing I could buy. I don't even have …

edX

Free edX Course on IoT Sensors and Devices

https://www.edx.org/course/iot-sensors-devices-curtinx-iot2x Explore various IoT devices and sensor types, how they work, and how we connect them. Map out the process for developing your own IoT …

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Ritter 100g Milk Chocolate Squares 5 for $5 at Greenwood Grocer, North Sydney

expired Ritter 100g Milk Chocolate Squares 5 for $5 at Greenwood Grocer, North Sydney

Only twoone varietyies, hazelnuts BB 29/03, and biscuits and nuts BB 17/03.

WhatsApp

Scam WhatsApp message about Coles $500 voucher going around

A friend forwarded a link allegedly about Coles giving out $500 vouchers. The link was to coles.com, not coles.com.au and presented a 4 question survey, then asked you to share the link via WhatsApp …

ALDI

Aldi gummy bear picture censored?

Has anybody noticed the Aldi gummy bear ads are pixelated? https://www.pinterest.com.au/amp/pin/245657354657983387/ It's been discussed …

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All Packt Publishing eBooks and Videos US$5 (~$6.5) Each

expired All Packt Publishing eBooks and Videos US$5 (~$6.5) Each

Was informed about this by email. A colleague told it runs till end of the year.

poll Are you taking time off between Christmas and New Year's Day?

From casual conversations I get the impression that quite a few people are not taking any time off other than the gazetted holidays, or even working on the holidays (e.g. cafés and restaurants). I …

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Nasi Lemak $5 in Papparich Perth Stores (11.30am to 3.30pm Daily)

expired Nasi Lemak $5 in Papparich Perth Stores (11.30am to 3.30pm Daily)

Cockburn, Northbridge, Carousel or Joondalup. Too far away for me. :( Enjoy! T&Cs: Offer only valid between 11.30am - 3.30pm Offer is for dine-in only One $5 nasi lemak per person, per …

Woolworths

Scammers Sending out Texts Pretending to Be Woolies

Got a text this morning claiming that I had won a gift card and offering a link to click on. But there were two mistakes: they addressed the wrong first name, and this is a new SIM with a new number …

Wise

Transferwise Launches Borderless Accounts for Australia

In another discussion Transferwise borderless accounts were mentioned as not available yet to Australia. Today they sent me email about its launch: https://transferwise.com/au/borderless I …

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expired Vodafone 10GB Prepaid Mobile Broadband SIM [180 Day Expiry], $25 (50% off), Free Delivery

This previously often posted deal is back. Long 180 days expiry. Data charging increment is 1kB. Visit http://vodafone.com.au/coverage for network coverage

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Dendy Films: Wind River, Madame, and Hampstead (and others depending on cinema) $7

expired Dendy Films: Wind River, Madame, and Hampstead (and others depending on cinema) $7

Was sent this offer in email but verified that the $7 price is available to all. No booking fees. If you book online make sure you go to the bottom of the booking page for the film and click on the …

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Coles North Sydney Sandwiches $2- $3

expired Coles North Sydney Sandwiches $2- $3

Coles North Sydney is having a clearance of sandwiches. Photo taken at 13:13. Bought one egg and mayo for $2. Expiry 10/9.

Etihad Airways

Redeeming Etihad Points from rewards.etihadguest.com Requires Allowing Cookies

Just a heads up for anybody trying to redeem points for rewards and finding that when you put something in the cart it sends you to the login page, and after success redirects to the shop, but then …

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Vodafone $40 Starter Pack for $15 at Coles

expired Vodafone $40 Starter Pack for $15 at Coles

No idea if only this store (Chatswood Westfield NSW) or available in other stores. Update: Nationwide according to comments.

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Half Price Member Mon at Dendy Opera Quays & Newtown, Sydney before 6pm (Also after 6pm 6/3). Adult $7.75, Stu $6.25, Senior $5

expired Half Price Member Mon at Dendy Opera Quays & Newtown, Sydney before 6pm (Also after 6pm 6/3). Adult $7.75, Stu $6.25, Senior $5

Only at Opera Quays and Newtown, but may interest Sydneysiders and visitors. "We love our members and so every Monday we like to give them a bit of a treat. Club Members pay half price and can …

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Humble Bundle Arduino and Raspberry Pi book bundles from US$1, $8 or $15 (AU$1.30, $10.40 or $19.50)

expired Humble Bundle Arduino and Raspberry Pi book bundles from US$1, $8 or $15 (AU$1.30, $10.40 or $19.50)

For example, the US$1+ bundle contains: Make: magazine, Volume 38: Everything you need to know about DIY consumer electronics Make: Basic Arduino Projects Making Things See: 3D vision with …

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Xcite Promotions - Cadbury Coco 70% Dark Espresso 100g Chocolate Bars $1 (Central Station, SYD)

expired Xcite Promotions - Cadbury Coco 70% Dark Espresso 100g Chocolate Bars $1 (Central Station, SYD)

Seems Cadbury is having problems selling this product as it was in the Reject Store too. This remainders shop is on the street level of Sydney Central Station near the coach bays. Edit: Best before …

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expired Vodafone Pre-Paid Data SIM $25 (50% off) for 8GB with 180 Day Expiry and 8GB Bonus up to 05/02/17

This seems to be a revival of this offer. Quoting the page: Get our $50 Prepaid Mobile Broadband SIM Starter Pack for half price online before 10/01/17 and with 8GB bonus data when you activate …

Vietnam Visa on Arrival, Does This Work?

A search shows that HCMC, Da Nang and Hanoi airports offer Visa on Arrival (prepaid online), and this is much cheaper and less hassle than getting one from a consulate. Anybody have experience with …

Any restaurants in Australia donating €2 to earthquake hit Italy for each Amatriciana ordered?

Just read about this Amatriciana fundraising effort. I'm happy to patronise such a restaurant to help out.

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$5 off Breakfast or Late Lunch at Greenwood Plaza, North Sydney, Min Spend $10

expired $5 off Breakfast or Late Lunch at Greenwood Plaza, North Sydney, Min Spend $10

From Monday 1 August to Wednesday 31 August, show your Opal card when you purchase a meal at The Atrium, (from 7:00 am to) before 10:30 am or after 2:00 pm (to 4:00 pm) to receive $5 …

amaysim

Amaysim AYG credit now lasts 365 days

Their website says 90 days, but I have just redeemed a voucher and it pushed out my AYG credit to 1/8/2017. So either a fluke for me or they have extended the AYG expiry, which means Amaysim can also …

World Nomads

Free Download of World Nomads Passport and Plate Cookbook (PDF)

World Nomads Passport and Plate Cookbook a collection of recipes from various travel destinations.

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NSW Trainlink Economy Travel One-Way for $50 ($45 Online), includes SYD/BNE and SYD/MEL

expired NSW Trainlink Economy Travel One-Way for $50 ($45 Online), includes SYD/BNE and SYD/MEL

Actually this deal started Feb 1. Similar to last year's deal. I did a quick check and some trip and date combinations are sold out. Conditions Adult and Child economy class seat $50.00 one …

more4members.com.au

Any Way to Buy Wish Cards from NRMA with Paywave/Pass?

I'd like to stack 5% + 2% discount. Online purchase only gets 5%.

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Free Double up of Churros on Churros for 1 or for 2 @San Churro (Minimum $8.95 for Churros for 1)

expired Free Double up of Churros on Churros for 1 or for 2 @San Churro (Minimum $8.95 for Churros for 1)

It’s been 10 years since we opened the first San Churro store in Fitzroy, Melbourne. To celebrate, we’re giving our EL SOCIAL members double the churros for FREE* this week! Simply visit …

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Lindt Excellence Arabica Intense Chocolate Bars 100g $2 Woolworths Town Hall, SYD Maybe Others

expired Lindt Excellence Arabica Intense Chocolate Bars 100g $2 Woolworths Town Hall, SYD Maybe Others

Woolies seems to be selling off only the Arabica Intense variety at their Town Hall supermarket. Maybe because they are best before 30/05/16.

poll 6 Statistics about Credit Cards

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-16/credit-card-debt-austr... Summary for the impatient: You probably think you're better at paying off your credit card than you actually are Banks get a …

Where to Find an Installer for a Mains Powered Smoke Alarm?

So my body corporate tells me that a 240v + battery backup smoke alarm is required by safety regulations. The safety inspection company has given a quote of $248, but I'd like to get other …

poll Do you know how much your spend is when you reach the checkout?

When you shop at a supermarket or grocery store, how good is your estimate of what the total comes up to when you reach the checkout? I recognise that multiple options may apply to you, so feel free …

Bug in comment notification implementation

There seems to be a bug in the notification implementation. I read and sometimes respond to replies to a comment of mine on the desktop. Then I continue reading OzBargain on my mobile and find …

poll Which Australian coin do you hate the most?

If you have reasons other than the ones I suggested, please do explain.

poll Do you try to hang on to new money bills?

Are you one of those people who like to hang on to the freshest looking notes and shiniest coins that come your way? BTW, if you haven't already do vote in the poll on sorting money.

poll Do you sort the money you carry?

Do you keep the money you have in your pocket, wallet, purse, or whatever, sorted? And if so how fussy are you?

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Lindt Excellence 100g Blocks $1.99 Ritchies Supermarkets (NSW & QLD)

expired Lindt Excellence 100g Blocks $1.99 Ritchies Supermarkets (NSW & QLD)

If you missed the $2 Lindt blocks at Coles last catalogue, Ritchies has them this week. There might be other bargains in the catalogue, do point them out if they are worthwhile. Edit: And QLD, …

Woolworths

Woolies Free Wi-Fi Blocking OzBargain?

This morning while at Woolies I tried to browse OzBargain using Woolies free WiFi and got an SSL error. Other https sites were not affected and I could access OzBargain fine using mobile data. Has …

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Code for 20% off Madman Store

expired Code for 20% off Madman Store

XMAS2014

Got sent this by email. Not targeted code from the looks of it. Also free shipping for over $30 purchase, according to their home page. I have not bought from them before so have no idea if their …

Any Number Porting Deals Worth Trying?

So I gave Yatango a 30-day trial and ported a spare number to them one that had previously been on Aldimobile. After the trial I let the service go idle. Now they wrote to me that I have to top up …

Live content not loading in my browser, Chrome

I looked at the Javascript console and there are these errors. I believe it's still working for most people because of the cached jquery.min.js file. Once the cached version is lost, there is no …

BIG W

BigW click and collect from Sydney Woolworths supermarkets

I noticed this service the other day. Might be useful if you see a bargain at www.bigw.com.au but you don't want to pay postage, there isn't a BigW close by, and there is a participating …

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Pepsi Max 30 Can Pack for $9.99 Ritchies IGA (just Crows Nest NSW?)

expired Pepsi Max 30 Can Pack for $9.99 Ritchies IGA (just Crows Nest NSW?)

I couldn't find it in the NSW catalogue so I think it's a store special.

What's the dollar value of manufacturer warranty period?

So I've got a shortlist of 3 used dealers' cars I'm going to view. All same compact car model that had 5 years manufacturer warranty. Condition ranging from showroom model with a few …

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Pepsi/Schweppes, 30 for $11.99, 24 for $9.99 IGA Ritchies Spit Junction (other Ritchies too?)

expired Pepsi/Schweppes, 30 for $11.99, 24 for $9.99 IGA Ritchies Spit Junction (other Ritchies too?)

30 pack is the slightly better deal. Just checked the NSW catalogue and not there so probably a manager special. Arbitrarily setting an end date of tomorrow, Sunday.

VIC police blame tap and go for 5% increase in crime

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-05-28/crime-rises-by-five-pe... But MasterCard says the stats don't support that assertion. I wonder which side has the figures to support their point. Should be …

Coles

Coles in-house bread is parbaked

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-12/coles-to-defend-bread-... Not as fresh as you might be led to believe.