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expired Zyron Powastone 65W GaN 3 Charger $40.49 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Zyron Tech via Amazon AU

18% + 10% off. Got this for a few months, pretty decent and light GAN charger.

poll Federal Budget Suggestions to Fight Rising Costs of Living?

ABC article today stating what we already know, that middle income Aussies like OzBargainers are having it hard keeping up with ever increasing costs of living and looking for more bargains on this …

Any 2TB Gen4 SSD Deals for Gaming Laptop?

Hi guys, are there any 2TB NVMe M.2 2280 Gen4 SSDs that are currently on discount or I should keep an eye out for, that I could use in my Asus x16 gaming laptop with good speeds and endurance? I …

Is 2023 a Good Time to Get an Electric Car, or Wait till 2025/6 and beyond?

As petrol hit record levels with the removal of the federal fuel subsidy, I'm considering upgrading our family SUV to an EV for petrol-costs savings reason since we already got a 6.6kwh solar …

Buy Gaming Laptop (Asus X16) Now before Overseas Trip or Wait for Black Friday Sales?

Hi guys, I'm looking to buy a Asus X16 laptop which I can get for $3199 ($100 off) the usual sales price of $3299 from the likes of PLE/Centre Com/Rosman/Wireless1/etc. I have a upcoming …

Lightweight Gaming Laptop - Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (Gen 7) Vs Lenovo Legion Slim 7 (Gen 7) Vs Asus X16 (Non-Mini-Led)

Hi guys, I can pretty much get the above laptops for the same price ~$3200. Main use case is some COD gaming as I fly regularly for work. Good screen/speakers are a bonus. I would prefer something …

Cheap Insured Shipping Forwarder from USA to Australia for Laptop Purchase?

Hi fellas, I'm looking to get a laptop the 2022 Asus G14 from USA ($1000 cheaper than buying it here), whole thing probably weigh 4-5kg I'm guessing. I'm trying to decide on the best …

Low Fees Indexed Superfund Options (Not Hostplus) - Thoughts on Unlisted Assets?

Hi folks, I currently hold the bulk of my superannuation in Hostplus balanced indexed which was for many years the Ozbargain choice for the set and forget types. However ABC News recently reported …

poll Should We Continue Paying for The Healthcare of Non-Citizens from First World Countries (Reciprocal Health Care Agreements) ?

This came up as I was chatting with my sister-in-law who is a pharmacist in one of the big pharmacy chains. She has a new patient from the UK who flies to Australia after the lockdown ended to get …

Decent Hybrid/Commuter Bike for $500? Deal or Not?

The 99bikes home brand Pedal Hawk hybrid caught my eye as the EOFY price is $500 for a alloy frame bike with Shimano Acera 8-speed gears, Hydraulic Disc Brakes, and suspension. Deal or not? I …

Good Value Bike Shop Hybrids/MTBs?

Hi Ozbargainers, I have mostly been cycling BSOs my entire life, and now looking to spend a little on a good value hybrid/MTB for road and occasional light trails. A mate recommended these 3 bikes …

Google Nest Wi-Fi Mesh Alternatives for HFC NBN?

Hi chums, I moved to a 350sqm property with HFC NBN. Signed up to More NBN and tried to setup a new Google Nest Wifi 3-points pack sent by More NBN but no dice. Google Router connects well to the …

Suggestions for 6-in-1 USB C/HDMI/PD/MicroSD Adapter Hub for Upcoming Gaming Laptop

Hi chums, I bought the Dell S2721DS 27 inch Monitor in the OzBargain Boxing Day sales last year and am hoping to soon upgrade my gaming laptop to a Asus G14 2022 or 2021 model, or Razer Blade 14. My …

Decent Knife Block Set for a Amateur Home Cook

I'm looking for a basic knife block set including shears for a amateur home cook hosting friends over the weekend. Any ideas if the Kamati Classic range is good? …

Battle of The 65 inch TVs - Hisense U9G or TCL C825?

As above. I think the prices are similar. Ideally I want something which boots up and switch channels fast, good upscaling as I watch lots of crappy FTA TV, mostly movies and Netflix with minimal …

Best 60-65 Inch TV - Budget $1100- $1400

Friends our TV just died and I've been tasked to get the best value 60-65 inch TV in the $1100-$1400 range from TGG, JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman etc. A bit of context, our TV room is quite dark …

Microwave Suggestions: Kmart $99 1100W Microwave or 30+ Litres Alternatives?

Hi fellas, we're looking for a new 30+ litres 1100W microwave for our benchtop, and am considering between the Kmart brand (link below) and the LG NeoChef 42L microwave on sale for $199. Very …

Help Needed Picking between Retail Stores Mattresses

Hi ozbagainers, our old king mattress is due for a change and we didn't want to bother with testing those mattresses in a box, so we went to the shops and tested a few mattresses in store. We …

With Impending Interest Rates, 1 Million PPOR Loan, More in Offset Vs 2% 3-Years Fixed for Risk-Adverse Individual?

I know this is a crystal ball question asking for predictions on how the interest rates will move, but on a hypothetical situation with a 1 million loan on a PPOR and being offered 3 years fixed at …

nbn Plan with A Decent Router for 400m2 Single-Storey House

Good people of Ozbargain, I need a new unlimited 50/20 NBN plan. Preferably one with a free and decent enough router with sufficient coverage for my 400 m2 single-storey house. Or if I should buy a …

Any Latest Qantas Flyer Points Credit Card Deals to Churn?

As per title, looking for current deals where I can churn Qantas FF Credit Cards, cheers

Reccommendations of < $200 Lightweight Cordless Handheld Vacuum for Studio Apartment

Hi guys, I have a studio apartment as a rental property. The old cordless vacuum broke and the tenant is requesting a lightweight cordless handheld vacuum to replace it. Lightweight (<1.3kg main …

Possible to Get a ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2021) in Australia?

Hey fellas, I'm a FIFO worker and need a 14 inch portable gaming laptop replacement for my older 14 inch laptop, I'm mostly using it to play CS:GO/COD and Netflix/movies. Settled on a ASUS …

Gaming Rig Recommendations - Small Form Factor Rig Needed for FIFO Worker (Budget $2000 - $2500)

Hi guys, my current gaming rig is close to ten years old now and I'm thinking of getting a new one. I mainly play games like Counterstrike GO, Starcraft, GTA, year old COD/BF. I have a FIFO job …

Buying All-in-One Desktop from USA Memorial Day Sales, Ok to Use in Australia?

Hi guys, I'm after a AIO PC for work from home zoom meetings, and some light gaming, and this HP Pavilion 24-k1305st from HP USA website looks to be a good deal with 11th gen Intel i5 and MX350 …

Unemployment Rate Stands at 5.9% While Agriculture Industry Suffers from Workers Shortage. High Personal Income Taxes The Cause?

Mind boggling news today from the ABC that Australia unemployment rate stands at 5.9% while our agricultural sector let crops die due to lack of workers. Millions spent on overseas workers which …

Interactive Brokers Australia

Interactive Brokers LLC (US) Account Vs Default Australian Account? Which Is Better?

Does anyone use Interactive Brokers LLC (USA account) instead of the AU account? I have a relative residing in the USA who could help me sign up for the LLC account instead of the AU account if its …

poll Is Centrelink Giving out Money Too Easily These Days? Do We Need Tighter Laws to Prevent Centrelink Fraud?

Is Centrelink Giving out Money Too Easily These Days? Do We Need Tighter Laws to Prevent Centrelink Fraud? I was shocked to read on the news today that someone with "five joint home loan …

Jetstar Airways

Jetstar Credit Vs Refund Decision, Deadline 30 April 2020

Hi guys, I booked flights to NZ to visit relatives in July 2020 before this whole covid situation. I paid with Qantas FF points. Received an email from Jetstar earlier in the month offering a credit …

Phone Recommendation with Good Selfie and Back Cameras $300-500

Hi gents, needing a phone recommendation with good selfie and back cameras for the teenager in my household. Any models I should consider in the $300-400 range? Thought about LG V30 but it …

Strategies to Hedge against a Likely AUD/ASX Crash for a OzBargainer?

Recession is at the door step with the escalating US-China trade war, ASX jitters, iron ore price falling, AUD falling, RBA and Government don’t know what to do except cut interest rates to …

Next Credit Card with QFF Bonus Points Churn Suggestions

Currently on the Westpac/Amex bundle which is expiring next month. Any reasonable QFF bonus points credit card promotions on now with low annual fees <$200 for me to churn next? Was rejected by …

Budget Neckband Earphones with good Active Noise Cancelling (ANC)

I don't want to be lugging a pair of over ears headphones on short domestic flights so am looking at recommendations of sub-$70 neckband earphones with good Active Noise Cancelling (ANC). I also …

Can I Use Samsung Pay on Samsung Gear S3 Frontier Watch on Non-Samsung Phone?

I'm looking to get a Samsung Gear S3 Frontier watch and was wondering if Samsung Pay works on a non-Samsung phone such as my LG v30+? Where is the cheapest place to get a Samsung Gear S3 …

Cheap smartwatch recommendations for running

Not sure where to post this in the Mobile or Fashion category but here goes. I'm looking for a cheap smartwatch so I can go without my phone when I run. Ideally the requirements would …

ShopBack AU

ShopBack Requiring Mobile Number for Signups?

I'm new to the cashback game and it seems like ShopBack require a mobile number? How do I get around it if I don't want to be sent spam SMSs? Signed up with Cashrewards which doesn't …

LG V30+ Vs LG G7?

Hey guys I'm trying to decide between these 2 phones LG V30+ vs LG G7. I'm happy to pay the $100 increase for the G7 if its worth the SD 845 speed bump. How are the main back cameras for …