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Worth Buying Second Hand PS4?

My PS4 died last week. I don't play it that much since the Switch is my main console for now but I've still got 3-4 games on my backlog I wanted to play. There's no confirmation yet …

Male working in woman dominated office?

Has anyone got experience similar to mine? I've been in this job for 2 years now, am quite happy, but the entire department (about 45 people) is mostly female. I'm one of only 5 males in …

Optus

Looking to Ditch Optus Mobile - but Still Need Optus Sport! Anyone Got It on Pre-Paid?

Hey peeps Been with Optus for a few years and my phone plan is up for renewal later this week. I'm thinking of either pre-ordering the S20 or getting the Note 10. I was thinking of ditching …

What's with the ads condemning rudeness to fast food employees?

I haven't stepped foot inside a fast food joint for years, but surely the rude customers are not bad enough to warrant government advertising? We all have tough jobs. In fact, I'm willing …

[NSW] Living in San Souci/Kogarah - travel to the city?

San Souci is apparently known for being a beautiful place to live, with scenery, serenity, and close proximity to beaches. But I hear the travel convenience is horrid. The 19km journey to the city …

Real Estate Market Plagued by Unclear Advertising?

Had this been an ongoing complaint in the industry or is it just me? In searching for places to rent or buy, I've noticed a very consistent habit among listers to either not disclose the price …

Do Companies Give Small Pay-Rises Every Year to Discourage Salary Negotiations?

This came up in a discussion with a friend; he's been at the same company for 6 years, and has gotten a small pay-bump almost every year (except once or twice) without even asking. Each time it …

Moving to Sydney to work in CBD - best/cleanest areas?

Been back and forth between Sydney and Melbourne for the last few years, mainly due to shifting careers and family arrangements. Now, I've been offered a dream job in the CBD which will require …

Why are people so clueless at two-lane roundabouts? (image)

EDIT: Close-up: https://imgur.com/a/Uhb175T Full version: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ma7Z1YhS6xgqyM7k9 I've marked each lane with 1 and 2 for reference. I go past this roundabout every day and …

QLD Fines for for Mobile Phone Usage While Driving Is Going up to $1000

Fining drivers for mobile phone use has become the government's #yolo It's turned into such a massive fad that's its been dominating the talk shows with constant new warnings of …

We Need a New Name for Manual Cars

I don't know whether it's just ignorance or trying to pretend to be cool, but I'm noticing everybody seems to be calling their car a 'manual' because it has tiptronic paddle …

Why do so many people think eating out is a waste of money?

Eating out is like the devil to financially savvy people. I can't believe how bad of a reputation its gotten, when in reality it hardly makes a difference to your finances. Here's the math …

Australian advertising has gotten so cringewrothy

I'm struggling to get by these days with all the utter trash seen in Australian advertising. I can't even think of the right words for it. Keep in mind a lot of this comes from my …

Washing Cars Is Rigged

It makes no sense at all and there's absolutely no consistency to it. I've followed all the 'rules' of car washing to avoid scratches and swirls - used a pressure washer, pre-wash …

Best dash cam to use?

I bought XCD dash cam from JBHIFI for $39 and got exactly what I paid for - junk. Battery only lasts about 20 minutes and is already glitchy and unreliable. How much should I spend on a proper, …

Best Company for Pre-Purchase Mechanical Inspections?

Does it make a (big) difference who I use? I was looking at NRMA but their prices seem a little high. Would their findings yield more information than another independent inspector? I'm not so …

Buying a Car That Has Finance Owing - Yay or Nay?

So after months of searching, driving around to countless places and dodgy sellers, I've found a dream buy. Price is high but fair for the model and km's. Long story short is that the …

poll Car Year or Kilometres Travelled - What's More Important?

I suspected this was an obvious question but it seems like a lot of people disagree with me. I say kilometres travelled is far more important than manufactured year. I'd rather a 10 year old car …

Manual V6 or V8 Car - what are my options?

EDIT - Looks like Holdens or Fords are my only real option (aside from utes). Suggestions? I've never driven anything that's not Japanese or Korean. Leather interior is kind of a must for …

Are German cars still risky to buy?

My car has come to the end of it's life so it's time for another one. I've always owned Japanese/Chinese/Korean cars for the reliability and invulnerability, but Im thinking it might …

Super Soco

Do you need to register these? (Super Soco e-bikes)

https://supersoco.com.au/model/super-soco-ts/ Just came accross these today. Apparently max speed is 50kmh. Here's an Aussie review which says it can be ridden in most states on a normal car …

Studying a literature degree - thoughts or advice?

I've always loves writing but never truly realized or unleashed it until about 2 years ago. Since then I've gotten a job doing some commercial writing gigs and started my own small …

Will Kemps Creek/Rossmore become Sydney's new CBD?

The new airport being built in Rossmore will become Sydney's primary airport for major flight paths. It's inevitable that as such a huge amount of traffic starts passing through there, …

Health/heart risks of long distance running?

What are the risks of heart failure while pushing yourself to the limit if you're unfit? I've seen many deaths from people at local training grounds who's heart suddenly stopped - and …

Managers overstepping boundaries?

My department manager is one of those solely career focused guys who's only mission in life is to get promoted and succeed at work. To that end, he's started to pressure people in his team …

Working in Sydney and living in Central Coast?

Who's done it? Is it worth it? I used to live with a friend down at Central Coast and it's amazing. Close to the beaches and bays, great family community, plenty of places to go out and …

Why do doctors overbook?

I swear, every time I go a doctor or specialist there's a huge line of people waiting. Now that's perfectly understandable, but I thought the whole use of an appointment system was to …

Transporting big dog in small car - how??

I have a Grey Hound who's tall as fudge. When he was a pup I could fit him in my Lancer as he could sit comfortably on the foot area on the passenger side. But now taking him anywhere is just a …

How Much Deposit for an Apartment?

Have been looking for a while, tossing up options and have finally decided to move forward and buy a place. Exciting times! I have $15k saved up, but can easily stretch that to $25k. Income is …

What Do YOU Do on The Weekend?

Weekends always make me question my lifestyle choices because I usually do nothing. Even though that's exactly what I want to do, I can't help but feel guilty or destructive over it. Would …

Bogus Traffic Fine - What Are My Options?

I've just received a $350 fine for apparently stopping in a bus zone. I can't recall doing this, but I know I'm only human and there's a chance I did do it even if I don't …

What's Your Heartrate? Should I Be Worried??

I'm 28, male, and 62kgs (really skinny). My heart rate is constantly between 88-102bpm. Should I be worried? I had a ton of gastro health issues over the years which means I eat extremely …

Sick days at corporate job - what's the law?

My work is ridiculously busy atm (not helped by being short-staffed). I've been putting in extra hours which has led to burnout, so I took 2 days off last week with a mild cold. Tbh I …

Should I Buy a Nintendo Switch?

Long-time Nintendo fan, though really not a huge gamer anymore. I'm looking for something to play on my lunch break or just a few odd hours scattered throughout the day. Here's my main …

WTF - is buying an apartment a total rip-off?

I'm 28, single and looking to find my own place after saving for about a year. This is my first ever time in the real-estate market (perfect time apparently) so I don't know much, but after …