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Private Health Insurance, HCF Vs MediBank Private. Need advice.

Health insurance premiums will go up on 1 April, 2021 (not an April's Fool joke :)). We have been with MediBank Private (Top Hospital Essential) for over 20 years. After talking to iSelect, …

Is OPPO A91 a Good Phone for under $400?

I am going to buy a phone as a gift with a budget of $400. A quick research on the net shows that OPPO A91 is quite a good phone that fits the budget. However I would like to hear opinions and …

Cooling-off for New Car Purchase

According to Consumers Affairs Victoria: What does cooling off mean? Cooling-off periods apply to cars and motorbikes bought from licensed motor car traders. You have three business days …

What to Do with Telstra Wi-Fi Router?

Like most Telstra NBN users, I finally moved to another NBN reseller. Now I am left with a Telstra WiFi router. What can I really do with it? My new WiFi router seems to have a poorer range, is …

Solar Power 2.2kw Inverter No Longer Outputs - Need Advice

My inverter no longer outputs anything. It appears to be running but the reading doesn't increament and the smart meter doesn't register anything, so there is no electricity fed in to the …

Telstra

Going from Telstra Voice Service (FTTC) Only to nbn Data - Advice Please

I have been using Telstra landline phone since 1987. A few years ago, it was moved from copper wire to the nbn network and it costs me $31.95/month (Telstra Home Phone Basic Plan). Now I am think of …

3-Layer Surgical Masks $17.95 Per 100 on eBay

Saw this on Ebay, does anyone know if they pass the fire test? https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BASIC-FACE-MASK-DISPOSABLE-SURGI... /WhyTea

Hyundai i30 Air Conditioner Fluid Leak

Just noticed sign of fluid leak at the air conditioner of my i30 (7 years old). The advice from Hyundai is to get it replaced for $1800! I am just wondering what is the cheapest way to fix up the air …

Travel Exemption with Victoria during Stage 4 Lockdown

Has anyone applied for a travel exemption for over 5km during Stage 4 lockdown? A friend (Australian PR) of mine needs to travel into the city to the Taiwan embassy to get something done, which he …

Second Freezer for VIC Stage 4 Lockdown

Now that Stage 4 lockdown is in effect in Victoria, I am thinking of getting a freezer (in addition to the existing fridge) so that I can buy more from each trip and travel less frequently to the …

Insurance Comparison, RACV Vs Others

I have been with RACV insurance for over 30 years. This is the first time I used an online comparison tool to find out what are available out there. For the same comprehensive coverage, I found two …

Has Anyone Built a Smart Home?

If you are building a new 3-storey house, what are the things to consider if you want to make it a smart home? 1) Wired vs wireless - a wired system is preferred over wireless system? Pros and …

How Useful Is Phone UV Sterilizing Box?

Since the pandemic started, I use the 70% alcohol wipes to clean my phone after each trip to the supermarket. I am just wondering if this cleaning process can be replaced with a UV sterilizing box? I …

Google Play

COVIDSafe for Android Not Found in Play Store on OnePlus 1

I have got an old OnePlus 1 phone which I want to give to my neighbour so that he can run COVIDSafe on it. His current is way to old for the purpose. When I tried to look for the COVIDSafe app in …