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Why Do The Libs Like Selling Public Assets Instead of Buying More Debt?

Uneducated economist here, but why do the Libs (I'm looking at the NSW LNP ATM) like selling public assets to build more infrastructure instead of going into further debt? Govt debt is a lot …

What's Your Experience with Fixed Wireless nbn?

I'm about to leave the rat race that is Sydney and move to the country. NBN Wireless isn't connected so I'm looking at getting that. Does anyone have it and what's your experience …

Virgin Australia

What Happens if I Don't Accept When Virgin Changes The Flight Booking?

So we've booked a family holiday to Tasmania in early Jan 2023 flying with Virgin. Now Virgin has changed both flights with the inbound flight leaving later and the return flight leaving …

Dell 34" Curved Monitor – S3423DWC opinions

There doesn't seem to be many reviews of the S3423DWC, mainly it's gaming cousin S3422DWG. I think the S3423DWC was only recently released. It's currently on special from $1199 to $599 …

Dell 32 Curved 4K UHD Monitor - S3221QS for WFH?

I'm looking for a new 32" monitor for WFH. Dell are having a sale and the S3221QS is currently 40% off at $497. Is this a good value-for-money monitor? Can anyone suggest other brands to …

Telstra

Telstra retail vs wholesale coverage in fringe/country areas?

I currently use Woolworths mobile in Sydney however have now changed jobs that involves stints in country areas. What's people's real world opinions on the differences between Telstra …

Need new 27+" monitor for WFH - any good deals?

I need to get a new monitor for WFH and looking at 27+". Are there any good deals and what brands are recommended? I see Dell has 25% off certain monitors but there's a heap to choose from. …

Reddit

Which unbias Aus news Reddit?

Hi all, I'm looking for a sub Reddit forum that has unbias Australian news discussion. I've joined a few but it's plainly obvious they are left leaning e.g. the auspolitics one is …

ShopBack AU

More Spam/Robocalls after ShopBack Data Breach???

Hi all, Over the last couple of months I've had nearly daily spam calls or robocalls (when I answer there is silence and then the other ends hangs up). I now don't answer my phone unless I …

Is It a Good Idea to Keep Cash at Home for a Rainy Day?

I'm wondering whether it's a good idea to keep (real) cash at home for a rainy day, i.e ATM/banks go down for a few days etc, not a SHTF-type scenario. I'm only thinking about $1000 so …

How do you pick a financial advisor?

We're in the need to see a financial advisor due to receiving an inheritance. In the wake of the Banking Royal Commission, I suspect a lot may have disappeared? Have the recommendations been …

Are blue slips still required for NSW to NSW rego transfer?

Hi all, I'm about to buy a second hand car. It's currently NSW registered and will remain NSW registered. Reading the Service NSW website about Notice of Disposal and Transfer a Vehicle …

Does MIMO work in powerline adapters across more then one circuit?

I am looking into powerline adapters and found adapters with >1000Mbs speeds use MIMO across Line-Neutral/Line-Ground. I need to go across different electrical circuits as my router is on another …

Would you leave a safe job and go for a new one during the pandemic

I've been quietly looking for a new job, more for a change of scenery, increase salary and more responsibility for a while. I am in the engineering industry contracted to the Federal govt so is …

Woolworths

How accurate are Woolworths store stock levels that are posted online?

I am looking at checking the stock levels for supplies before I battle the hordes at the local Woolies. It says Stock Levels are updated every 2 hours for each store. Does anyone know if this is …

Surveillance Act 2007 NSW - Legalities in The Use of Video Cameras at Home???

I just installed some security cameras at home pointing out to the front porch/driveway and backyard. Now the wife has questioned whether I need a warning sticker at the front door. Being in NSW I …

Drill Press for Home/Hobby

Hi all, I'm in the market for a small drill press <$250. For the life of me I can't drill vertical holes using a hand drill. Does anyone have experience with the following …

Best Brand of DIY Home Insect Extermination Products

Hi all, Which brand of pest (crawlies) extermination products do you recommend? Bunnings products (PestXpert and Hovex) appears to be better then the supermarket offerings - Raid and Mortein after …

What Infrastructure ETF Would You Pick?

Hi gurus et al, I am looking into putting some money into an infrastructure ETF. I already have IOZ which tracks the ASX200 and some direct shares in a bank, biomed and telstra. The only Australian …

Pay off Primary Place of Residence Loan or Invest?

Hi all, I'm in the position that due to an inheritance, I can either completely pay off my PPOR or invest the money. With paying off my PPOR I still have a healthy rainy day fund so won't …

2018 Equivalent of The Hisense 55n7?

Hi all, So I came home today to find my 3yr old son has killed my recently purchased Hisense 55n7. He's used a toy as a hammer and wrecked the led screen. It now has permanent vertical and …

NRMA Insurance

Opinion on NRMA Motorserve Mechanics?

Hi all, What's your opinion on the NRMA Motorserve service centres? Are they better then the dealership? I have a 6yr old Mitsi ASX so nothing special. In the past I've had the dealership …

Problems with Blitzwolf 3amp USB C Cables

Hi all, I just bought 2 x Blitwolf (BW-TC9) braided cables (USB 3 to USB C) from Banggood. I have a problem with them. It appears they don't like some types of wall chargers, either quick …

Adding Apps to The Hisense 55N7

Is there a way to add apps to the hisense tv's? My wife wants to add ABC iview but there doesn't appear to be anyway to do it. Thanks

Moto G6 Plus or X4?

Hi OzBargainners, I'm in the market for a new phone and was hanging out for the G6 Plus. Now that it's out JB Hifi have discounted the X4 to $499, which is the same price as the G6 …

Opinion on BlitzWolf USB Type C Cables

Hi OzBargainers, I am soon to buy a new mobile that uses USB type C. I've just been reading not all type A to type C cables are created equal, mainly due to backwards compatibilities with USB …

Moto G6 Plus Release Date

Hi all, Has anyone heard when the Moto G6 Plus will be released in Australia? I've asked Motorola on their FB site and they didn't know. Surely they would have the information considering …

Differences between Ryobi One+ Hammer Drills

Can anyone tell me the difference between the two Ryobi One+ hammer …

Reordering Channels on The Hisense 55n7

I just bought the 55n7. Is there a way to reorder the channels? I've gone into Settings>channels and can delete unwanted channels but I can't figure out how to change the order of …

Liitokala Lii 500 Battery Charger

Are there any electrifying deals on this battery charger? I was so in the dark about all of the different chargers, but discovered I only need to charge my batteries…

Nitecore chargers - what's the difference?

I am finally dragging myself out of the stoneage and looking at battery chargers. It'll mainly be for the run of the mill AA and AAA batteries. The nitecores seem to get a good rep on OzBargain …

Hisense 50/55" TV - N6 or N7?

Hi all, I'm after a new TV around the $1k'ish mark in the 50 or 55" size. The online reviews generally say Samsung (and LG)<Hisense<Sony. Since I don't have a Sony budget …

Looking for a Miele Complete C3 Allergy vacuum cleaner

Hi all, I am looking to buy a Miele Complete C3 Allergy vacuum cleaner. I know The Good Guys sell them for $399 and sometimes have 10% off deals. If it was 20% then I'd jump at that. Has …

What's a Good Bicycle Light?

I"m looking for a good bicycle light as a christmas present for my sister. She rides on the roads a lot and is starting doing night rides, so she needs a light to see with, not just be to be …

Bissell Proheat 2X Revolution steam cleaner

Hi all, I am looking at buying a steam cleaner due to dust mites affecting the kids. I found the Bissell Proheat 2X Revolution at a few stores - Goodguys, Hardly Normal, Appliance's Online …

Ryobi one+ or Ozito Power X

Hi Ozbargainers, I'm after your advice on whether to buy Ryobi one+ or Ozito Power X cordless tools. I currently have a few corded tools which work OK and a 5yr old Bosch Green Impact driver …

Recommend me a AA/AAA battery charger

Hi all, Can anyone please recommend me a AA/AAA battery charger. I'm sick of buying single-use batteries for the kids toys. Of course I'll be buying eneloop or ikea batteries. I hear the …

Roadside assist service - NRMA vs others

Hi bargainers, I need to find a good value for money road side assist service. For the past 5 yrs I've had free Mitsubishi road assist with my ASX as pay of the fixed price servicing. I've …

Mr Beams Battery Security Lights

Has anyone used the Mr Beams battery powered security lights? I need to install some new lights on the side passage of the house and the Mr Beams get good reviews on Amazon and Whingepool, sorry …

Best Free Firewall - Windows 10

Hi guys, I'm after your recommendations for the best free firewall software. Until last week I was very happy with Comodo (free) but last week's update severely crashed my laptop and I had …

Good 2.5" USB3.0 Enclosure Brands

Hi all, I have just replaced my SATA HDD for a SSD in my laptop, so now have a 1TB 2.5" HDD doing nothing and want to convert it into an external HDD. What is a good brand? I've read the …

Replacement Straight Shaft Line Trimmer Head

Hi all, I'm after a replacement line trimmer head for my 909 2-stroke line trimmer. The bump feed thing is crappy and it only accepts 2mm line. I hear bump feeds generally have a lot of …