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Ceiling fan for formal lounge

We have an old school ceiling fan in our formal, which also has an AirCon. For years I've been threatening to remove the fan: it's unflattering and ugly. Now revisiting and hope to get a …

Looking for Small Bathtubs

Someone posted about options on showere screen, and another person mentioned that this can be a stressful process, so planning is important. So here I am. Due to the size of our bathroom, we …

$25k car for 23-year old

Son just got a new fulltime job. Probation is 6 months and lookng for a replacement of his old clunker. Budget is $25k and I'm overwhelmed with choice. First decision is whether new or used. …

Trade Insurance - Brokerage

Just paid hubby's insurance and noted that the brokerage is $110! Premium and others was only $450 so I find this a bit ridiculous. Moreover, being trade, I thought we are dealing direct with …

All-in-One: Dell Inspiron 24 5000

EOFY, and also my 5-year old PC is on the way out. Looking at AIO and stumbled upon the 24-5000. Has anyone used it and able to share your experience? I just use it for simple booking, internet …

Jetstar Airways

Help: Jetstar Osaka to Qantas Narita

Need help urgently, will write more when I have my re breathing space. Has anyone done this recently? Flying back to Oz via Osaka (Jetstar) and Tokyo (Qantas)? Please advise direction, quickest …

Japan SIM vs Malaysia SIM

Hubby has been researching wifi options in Japan and got his head spinning. Think I need to help him out. We dont quite like the idea of Pocket Wifi in Japan, not sure why it's popular. It …

Oldish Dell PC Won't Wake-up.

G'day All Ok, I'm an illiterate when come to computers, and refuse to learn any computer language. (Hey I already speak five languages…) My oldish Dell PC has been slow in …

Priority Pass

Experience in Using Priority Pass

Hi Hoping to use my free PP for the first time. Hope someone with experience can share what they know. Since I only have 2 pass, need to be selective in which lounge to use. Brisbane, Sydney, …

Medibank Private

Medibank Fee Paid in One Lump Sum but Now Seems Odd

Thanx to the advice from this great community, Hubby went and saw Medibank early Mar-2017. Came home with a print-out of premium to pay of $4.7k. It states to pay before 1-Apr-2017… This is …

Qantas - Number of Check-in Luggage

I remember a few years ago Qantas was trialing to allow more than one check-in luggage, so long as the total weight does not exceed 23kg, or whatever allowance you get with your fare. However, last …

TPG

TPG Referral Code?

Looking at signing up with TPG 24 month, unlimited ADSL. Is there any referral code at all? Searched OzB Referral site but can't find any.

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Brisbane Home Show - Free Tickets for Two

expired Brisbane Home Show - Free Tickets for Two

ADNX3G

Extract from Email and website: The Brisbane Home Show, proudly supported by The Courier-Mail, opens its doors tomorrow at 9am. It's set to be another great event with four days full of great …

BYO Modem, Unlimited Data - Brisbane

Looking for a BYO Modem for our investment property, for students to use. It is an apartment unit so some "dark spots". Also NBN not available. Hope someone can shed some light.

"Slow Release" Toilet Cistern Cleaner

Is there such thing as "Slow Release" Toilet Cistern Cleaner? I've been using a few and they all dont seem to last. It ranges from 3 days to 2 weeks. Those are brands bought in …

Westpac

Westpac- How to Send Online Email?

I would like to email Westpac when I log in to My Account. Thought I’ve done it long time ago but cant figure out how to do it now. Called Westpac and the person not talking sense- told me that …

Citibank Australia

Citibank - Open Account and Credit Card

Maybe I have been living under the rocks all these years, but my oh my, how the banking industry has changed. Wanted to open a Citibank account, and get a Credit Card like every OzB here. Walked to …

Pension New Rules

http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2016/12/29/power-bill-pet... Following announcement on the new rules, I am a little weary in planning my pension. We join OzB so that we can save money and improve …

Mail Forwarder - China

Not sure where to post this so Dear Moderators, please move as you deem fit. Been searching for forwarders in China and only found one on the Wiki page. Has anyone has good reference and good …

FOXTEL

Foxtel: Use Only Recordings When Suspended

Hoping to be able to still use my recordings whilst have my Foxtel suspended. Had a look and it seem that I can "suspend" without closing my Foxtel account. Need to pay $5 per week. But …

Orthopaedic Shoes and Flat Feet

Was reading an old post that we can get orthopaedic Shoesvia private insurance. (Easternculture) Just wonder what's the process, and any brand to recommend? I've been thru some insert but …

Telstra Cable Gateway. Max Modem

We have 2 of these sitting in my drawer. No-1 was installed 3 months ago. Then it played up and Telstra sent a new set, complete with cables and all at. Installed No-2 but still won't work. Same …

Quick Books export to Excel: Date Format

I have been using QB for a while and it seems ok so far. However, the biggest problem I have is the Date Format when exported to Excel/ CSV. I have tried chatting to them and email but to no avail. …

Picture hooks - nice and permanent ones

Looking for nice-looking, sturdy and permanent picture hooks. Prefer concealed, Been to Bunnings and they are all the bulk standard ones. Looked at eBay too and not too inspiring. Or I gave up too …

Prescription glasses, frame and Medibank Private

I notice that in the last 3 years my eyesight has been deteriorated a lot, and need new glasses every year. So I get one pair of distance glasses, and one pair of sunglasses, for free, thanks to …

Oven cleaner recommendation

Looking for a good, semi-harmless oven cleaner. Another post suggested to buy a pyrolytic oven, and I think ours is almost that. It's a Miele. (I didn't buy it, it was bought by the …

Qantas

Free Qantas Frequent Flyer Membership

When I was not looking, I often see deals by QFF, membership free and what not. Have a friend now looking and I couldnt find any deal. Checked the QFF website looks like it will cost $89. Can anyone …

Before You Rent or Buy a Property....

Been reading this forum and noted some not so good stories. Some of them are a little late now as they already moved in. Just thought I'd put my two cents in to people who are about to make a …

Solar in Investment Property

We have an IP in Brisbane with 3.5kW of solar and about to put in the market for rent. Just want to gauge what people usually do. From what I gather, would be one of the following: 1) You keep …

Mono Laser Printer Upto $300

In need of a printer for our small home office. Had searched but just get too overwhelmed as everyone's need is different. There is another thread but budget is upto $150. Hope someone bought …

directoryselect.com.au

Cancelling White & Yellow Pages Delivery

Do you have this problem? The Yellow Pages and White Pages keep turning up at your front door. Who use them in this day and age? Someone posted this and I love it! Hopefully someone will find this …

Westpac

Westpac Atitude Black First Year Fee Waived & 60,000 Bonus Points

For those who took up this deal last year https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/185666?page=4#comment Just curious as to whether you have redeemed all the "benefits": the domestic airfare, …

iPad Mini 4 Deals

My iPad Mini First Generation is so slow I dont think I can bear with it anymore. Still in immaculate condition as I only use it when travelling. Been to Apple Store twice and all they implied was …

ripenear.me

Ripenear.me?

Hi, saw this website being mentioned here and there and would love to use it. Some said it's very good but I lost track of those persons. Have subscribed but find most of them are old, at least …

Pets- How Much Do They Cost You? Per Year

We dont own any pets, but I am curious as to how much everyone pays for them. To make things simple, if you can provide the cost per year, just ballpark is fine. Many thanks!

FOXTEL

Foxtel: Difference between IQ2 and a Normal Device

We've signed up Foxtel from this deal, https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/231949?page=3#comment. I fear that we might not get IQ2 in view of the set-up of our apartment. Just wondering what …

Samsung Galaxy S5 - S health and Samsung wallet

I have been searching for answers to this over the internet and apart from stories/ whinges, I havent found any solution…. Lately I notice my 8-month old S5 is very slow in charging. Checked …

Watch battery in Brisbane

I have a couple of watches running out of battery and have been sitting on the bench. Now my favourite watch also died and I really must change them. This last one is quite a nice Fossil worth over …

Gym Membership- How Many People Got Caught?

Just wonder whether anyone in the same boat as me. I am not really a gym person because I dont like working alone, let alone dealing with equipment in aircon room, full of muscles and sweat. However …

Prescription Glasses (Distance), has Medibank

Hi, Looking for new distance glasses as my prescription has increased… I have Medibank OPSM has "frame $149 range with no gap payment", or "15-20% off …

SMS Back-up for iPhone?

I love my SMS Backup for my Samsung S5. Hubby has iPhone and was looking for a similar App for him. Looks like it's a typical Apple con again, I dont seem to be able to find one …

Building & Pest Inspection: Brisbane

Trying to buy an investment property and trying to book a B&P. Gone somoene just sent thru a Contract. It's 7-page long. What they dont do: - timber pest - asbestos - mould Makes you …

To Scotty- about Somersoft

Hi Scotty, just reading Somersoft email and website. http://somersoft.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109759 Would you consider taking over the website? A bit sad to see it go. Not sure whether this …

Residual Heat- Do You Utilise This?

Being a good OzBargainer, I thought I am pretty thrifty when come to minimising spending in my household, or maximising my dollar, another way of looking at it. How about you? Would love to hear …

Australian Taxation Office

GST registration-backdating

Hubby is frustrated and I am trying to help him. Had googled but no luck. Hope some WPs can shed some lights. More than 9 weeks ago hubby registered for GST. He really needed to backdate it but had …

Accounting Software- Free or very affordable

Someone asked this question before but not much lead. I have also tried googled but no much luck (lots in USA). Hope someone here can share…. Hubby has a really tiny business, so really …

wechat.com

WeChat - Multiple Device, Backup, Viewing etc

I have been introduced to WeChat for a couple of months now as some circle of them use it extensively. Hoping someone here might be using it and are able to enlighten….. It's quite a …

Need Qantas Status Credit before 30-June-2015

G'day. Hubby needs 155 status credit by 30-June, and it has been challenging to find a quick way. The most difficult part is that it needs travelling before June, not just buying a ticket. We …

Ditch LG Nexus for Samsung?

Help! I need help in deciding my next phone. Love my Nexus, but this is my second one (after HN gave a new one during warranty). Now this one too is looking to die… My whole family is with …

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(QLD) Malouf Pharmacies - Bring in Your Expired Medicine or Vitamins, Get $10 Voucher

expired (QLD) Malouf Pharmacies - Bring in Your Expired Medicine or Vitamins, Get $10 Voucher

Saw this on their catalogue. Pls go to the website and download catalogue to see the details. You must: 1.be a member 2.bring in your expired medicine or vitamin 3. At the same time, redeem your …