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3 Storey Building. Which Floor Is The First Floor?

Is the bottom floor the 'first floor', or is that the 'ground floor' and the next floor up is the 'first floor'?

Prezzee

Prezzee Shopback Limiting to $5/$10 Coles Gift cards

Can anyone please explain why Coles Gift cards are limited to $5 and $10 denominations when I try to swap into them from a $150 Prezzee eGift card or from a $100 Shopback Super Smart eGift Card?

Coles

Coles at Flybuys. Do Points on Offers Stack?

I have a 10,000 bonus points offer for 4 Weeks of spend $50 p.w., and separately I have another offer of 2,000 points for $80 spend 16 - 18 Feb. Does anyone know if these would stack? I.E. Would an …

Amazon AU

Amazon Prime - Amazon Enrolled Me without Me Requesting It!

I made a purchase on Amazon today, and the next thing I know is that I have automatically enrolled in Amazon Prime. Trying to delete membership seems impossible to me. Please help/ advise.

Over 55 Accommodation NSW Info Please

Greetings all. I am about to 'recommence' my research on this as there are a few units in my area that have been on the market for a long time. I need somewhere for a relative to live. It …

Handyman Hourly Rate Suggestions Plse

Hi Y'all. I am in the Newcastle area (in case that makes a difference). I am happy to pay a handyman a fair hourly rate. I also believe in compensating them for travel time. I am after some …

heart-tokushima.com

Abandoned Animals in Fukushima – I Made a Charitable Donation

I saw on the news last night about a man who is feeding abandoned animals in Fukushima, and felt that I would like to make a charitable donation. A Google search indicated that …

Capital Gains Tax Only Son's Family in My New House

I am renting where I live. I bought a house recently and my son and his family immediately moved in - rent free. Eventually they will move out and I will move in. In case it makes a difference, then …

Gumtree

Scammed of $12 on Gumtree. How to Report?

Hi Y'all. I transferred $12 to a bank account for a Gumtree purchase of a mattress from a guy and then he stopped replying to give me a pick up address. How should I report it? I would like …

Advice Please on Selling Real Estate to People of Chinese Descent

Hi Y’all. I live in an area where an enormous percentage of real estate purchasers are first-generation immigrants from China, or their children. Therefore I need to keep their tastes at front …

Should I Leave Extra Left over Home Renovation Tiles etc for New Buyer

I have 1.5 boxes of floating floor, 1.5 boxes of splashback tiles, and 1.5 boxes of flooring tiles. Whereas some new owners may appreciate having the spares left for them, I am worried that some may …

Renovating for Sale - Water Restrictions & Bathroom Repair Sequence?

Hi Y'all. Thanks in anticipation of your opinions and ideas. I am renovating my home for sale. I have spent a lot of time nurturing my gardens. This has not been easy with the current water …

Real Estate Agent Commission - What Should I Aim for ?

I am considering SELLING my home (Sydney suburbs) in about 3 months time. The last time that I was familiar with Real Estate commissions was 20 years ago. Then a lot wanted 2% and about the best …

American Express

AmEx Platinum Charge Points Credit Doubled Weekend 15-16 June

Just a 'heads-up' that my points have been doubled, over the weekend, as promised. For those who are not aware, this is due to Amex doubling points needed for future redemptions.

American Express

AmEx Priority Pass from 1/8/19 No Longer Use for Restaurants

From my Amex dashboard:- "From 1 August 2019, your Priority Pass benefit will be limited to lounge access only. Non-lounge airport experiences in the form of credits for restaurants, cafes and …

Household Removal and Storage - Tricks and Traps?

Hi y'all, and thank you in advance for your advice. I am in the process of packing and storing household items and some furniture. I initially kicked off this subject because I am concerned that …

Airlines Refund of Taxes All Bookings Cancelled

Although I claim and get these back from AirAsia, I was wondering about domestic airlines. However it now looks like we are entitled to a refund, even on non-refundable tickets, less a processing …

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Heinemann Duty Free Sydney Specials. Save up to 30%

expired Heinemann Duty Free Sydney Specials. Save up to 30%

Heinemann Duty Free Sydney Specials. Save up to 30% compared to regular Duty Free Prices. Enjoy great savings on liquor, wine, fragrances, confectionery and more! Not all offers are available in all …

Qantas

Qantas Booking-Emirates Service Free Limo 1st Class Bkk-Syd

I have booked a Qantas 1st Class redemption codeshare on Emirates service. From Bangkok. Normally if booked direct with Emirates it would qualify for Free Limo transfer at each end for 1st or …

Virgin Australia

Carrier Charges Introduced on Virgin Australia-Operated Flights

"Carrier Charges on Virgin Australia-Operated Flights" "To cover ongoing associated costs of Velocity Reward Seats, a carrier charge will be introduced for bookings made on or after 1 …

Accor Plus

Accor Plus – Free Night Use/Tips?

Amex Platinum Charge Card holders probably know that they are NOW eligible for complimentary membership to Accor Plus which includes one free night’s accommodation stay at certain hotels. This is …

Priority Pass

New PPass Airport Lounges SYD. ADL. MEL.

https://www.prioritypass.com/en/loungesearch?entity=57205fdd... • REX Lounge, Terminal 1, Adelaide International (ADL) • REX Lounge, Terminal 4, Melbourne (MEL) • REX Lounge, Terminal 2, …

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Dan Murphy's 25% off Any 6 or More Cleanskins

expired Dan Murphy's 25% off Any 6 or More Cleanskins

These offers are valid across Dan Murphy's stores, online and by phone order, unless otherwise specified. Offers valid from 05.04.2018 to 12.04.2018, unless sold out earlier. The 25% off …

Thai Airways

Thai Airways How to Get 'Preferential' Seating

On researching Thai Airways flights I see that a large chunk of forward economy seats are not available to select as they are 'Preferential' Seats. (However it is nice to see that at …

AirAsia

Air Asia Cancelling Day Flights KUL to Syd

Pretty disappointed that AirAsia have recently rescheduled 2 day flights (Depart KUL approx 9 am) Kul - Syd. to night flights. Either I was very unlucky with my dates, or they are cancelling day …

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AirAsia DMK (Bangkok) to/from Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, or Udon Thani 586THB (~A$23) Each Way Sept. & Nov

expired AirAsia DMK (Bangkok) to/from Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, or Udon Thani 586THB (~A$23) Each Way Sept. & Nov

I have just been searching AirAsia for DMK (Bangkok) to Chiang Mai and it comes up as 490 THB plus 96 THB booking fee each way for September and November dates. It may also be available for other …

Virgin Velocity Redemption Singapore Air - Seat Allocation

I am quite disappointed. I redeemed a Business class flight 9 months ahead for Singapore to Sydney, and cannot do my own seat selection. As I was booking, the system said that I could only select …

Citibank Australia

Citibank Plus - ATM Phnom Penh

There is conflicting information from Mr Google. Does anyone have experience in using Citibank Plus Mastercard (Not Visa Card) at ATM's in Phnom Penh? Some information suggests that the …

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expired Malaysian Airlines Boxing Day Special – Includes Fly to Kuala Lumpur from AU $531 (Economy from Perth)

Book: 26 Dec 2017 - 4 Jan 2018 Travel: 16 Jan 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 ALL Fares are 'From $….' All-inclusive return fares AUD economy from PERTH KUALA LUMPUR $531; MANILA $672; TAIPEI …

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expired Accor Hotels $1 Breakfast on Specific Room Rates, Participating Hotels

"AccorHotels is giving you $1 brekkie after selecting any of the following rates; advance saver, hot deal and flexible rates at participating hotels." BOOKINGS UNTIL 28 FEBRUARY 2018, FOR …

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Increased Cashback for Dan Murphy's at Cashrewards

expired Increased Cashback for Dan Murphy's at Cashrewards

Dan Murphy's, Up to 4.90% Cashback Click & Collect or delivered, save even more with rewards payable on online orders picked up in-store or home delivered. Special Terms Cashback on Beer: …

AirAsia

AirAsia Member Advance Access MEGA SALE Now

AirAsia member advance access MEGA SALE now Promotion will be opened to the public from 13 Nov 2017, 3:00AM AEDT onward Travel from 7 May 2018 - 31 Jan 2019

AirAsia

Optiontown for AirAsia X - not eligible?

I have a number of AirAsia X itineraries Syd-Kul and Kul-Syd, and I get the following response to Upgrade/Empty Seat (UTO & ESO) requests:- "We are sorry to inform that your itinerary is not …

Sydney Airport

AmEx Platinum Charge Card Holder. Refused Express Path Sydney International Airport

I was told that AmEx had not renewed the contract. Annoyed and embarrassed. You would think that AmEx would tell you. Cannot ring them as oseas and they have deleted their Email and live chat …

AirAsia

AirAsia Mega Sale This Weekend 10 & 11/9/17 Start. Heads-up!

Starts 10 September 2.00am 'AirAsia Big members' priority access. 11 September 2.00am general access.

Qantas

Qantas Axes Dubai for Singapore & A380 - News

Qantas will axe Dubai from its route map and return to Singapore as the stopover for flights from Sydney to London. From March 25 2018, the flagship QF1/QF2 Sydney-London Airbus A380 service will run …

When Are 2018 Chinese School Vacations Please?

I want to plan 2018 travels, and would like to travel when there are less people travelling on their public and School Holidays etc. Where I travel to/from there are a lot of Chinese travellers, …

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Don Muang Airport (Bangkok) Miracle Lounges 'Pay at Door' ~$A19-23.

expired Don Muang Airport (Bangkok) Miracle Lounges 'Pay at Door' ~$A19-23.

Signs at the entrances of these lounges and confirmed with Lounge Staff. (I have only linked the DMK International Sign) Miracle Lounge DMK International AirSide 600THB (AND take off 10% if you …

News, Domestic Airport Security - May Need Boarding Pass

At the 2 domestic airport terminals in Sydney there are zero facilities 'land side' of security. If they bring in the need for a boarding pass to be able to pass through security, then …

Pensioners Income Test

Briefly, one of the tests for pension eligibility is the Income Test. Deemed income on Financial investments is added to Other actual income. Financial investments include any: bank, building …

American Express

AMEX Plat Charge Free Travel Insurance Paypal/One Way/FF Redemptions.

I am sorry that this is longwinded but it may help fellow OZBargainers. Background: I book One-Way outwards flights for AirAsia via Paypal to avoid AA’s booking fee. And then I sometimes book …

3 New Priority Pass Lounges for Brisbane Airport (Domestic and International)

3 new Priority Pass lounges for Brisbane Airport (Domestic and International) Along with Plaza Premium Lounge, International Terminal, there are now 3 NEW Priority Pass lounges (Restaurants) in …

Priority Pass

Priority Pass $36 Discount at Sydney International & Domestic Specific Restaurants

Credit to Australian Business Traveller "with a wave of your Priority Pass card slashing $36 off the bill at selected eateries at Sydney Airport's domestic and international …

Virgin Australia

Workaround When Virgin Economy Rewards Are 'Sold Out'

I did a search today for One Way, DPS (Bali) to Sydney. Result for the actual flight that I wanted:- 'ECONOMY REWARD' 'SOLD OUT'. 'ANY SEAT ECONOMY' 69,400 …

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Air Asia Vietnam on Sale. from Sydney. Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City FROM $230 Return

expired Air Asia Vietnam on Sale. from Sydney. Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City FROM $230 Return

Fly from Sydney (via Kuala Lumpur) Processing Fee of up to AU$10 Ho Chi Minh City Travel Now 'til 31 Oct 2017 AU$129* Da Nang Travel Now 'til 31 Oct 2017 AU$295* Hanoi Travel …

CheapFlights AU

Cheapflights.com.au Report. Flight Search, Booking, Travel, and Pricing Patterns

cheapflights.com.au 'Compass Report'. When people search for flights, most popular days/months to travel and prices. I used to wonder about these things, but having read this report my head …

Is There a Problem with OzBargainers Selling WOW eGift Cards?

Is there a Problem with OZbargainers advertising WOW Egift cards? I just had a notification from a supplier that they can no longer list them in the Classifieds. Can anyone shed any light on …

Citibank Australia

Citibank Change to 6 Digit PIN In Thailand

I don't know if it is world wide, but as of today in Thailand you need a 6 digit pin at Citibank ATM. I see that Malaysia introduced a 6 digit pin in January, for Citi credit cards. In Thailand …

Sydney - I Need a Recommendation for New Kitchen

Hi Y'all. Can anyone in Sydney recommend a kitchen renovator/installer, and point me in the right direction for things like bench tops etc. that I know that many people are fussy about. I …

American Express

Amex Platinum Charge Card New/Enhanced Benefits?

https://www.americanexpress.com/us/credit-cards/card/platinu... These are all new to me. However when I tried to register a qualifying airline, the computer said "None of your benefits require …