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Kogan

Fortis Shimano 7 Speed 26” Foldable Mountain Bike Being Urgently Recalled

Thought to post this since we see heavily discounted Fortis bikes posted on here every now and then. The issue is listed as "The bicycle frame may crack or break below the rear suspension during …

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expired [NSW] Cadbury Old Gold Dark Chocolate Caramel 180g $1 (80% off) @ BIG W (Rockdale)

Might be nationwide. Shelf was fully packed. I don't visit the chocolate aisle often, but I'm guessing it's discontinued since it's doesn't seem available on any supermarket …

Sydney Tap Water Tastes Foul This Week

If you live in parts of Sydney and your tap water suddenly tastes and/or smells like dirt it's a known issue: https://www.sydneywater.com.au/SW/water-the-environment/how-... "Customers in …

Banggood

Do Xiaomi Global phones from Banggood with EU ROMs pass SafetyNet Hardware Attestation?

Hi, As per title, do those EU ROM versions of the Xiaomi phones (e.g. Redmi Note 9 Pro) you see on Banggood pass SafetyNet (so you can use all the fancy banking apps) without any extra hacking?

Lycamobile

Lycamobile Is Australia's Most Difficult Pre-Paid Plan to Setup

I don't know if this is a new legal requirement (in addition to replying to an SMS on your old provider), but with Lycamobile you have to insert your SIM card into the phone to receive an SMS …

Farmworkers Needed - Australians Not Considered

As a follow up to this topic, it turns out that "poor" farmers can still only be trusted as far as you can throw them: https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/national/2020/11/08/australi... He …

TAFE NSW

Fee Free Training at TAFE NSW for Those 35 and Older

I need to go to sleep, but I had a Youtube video open in an incognito tab which opened up an ad for what looks like your typical OzBargain deal, but this time for the 35 …

Internet Slooow for anyone else?

Obviously there have been slowdowns recently but over the last half hour I've been getting less than 2 Mbits/s on Catch (Optus). Must be the unemployed baristas waking up? Exciting update: I …

Every weather website says it's not raining in Sydney right now

I've seen this before. But why would AccuWeather hourly say 0%! And BOM! Carry on.

Hungry Jack's

Hungry Jacks Now Serving Better Hot Drinks Everywhere?

I used to Shake and Win quite a bit but gave up quite a while ago due to the dirty looks and constantly broken ice cream and coffee machines. "Do you want anything else?" "Mnaah, not …

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[NSW] Various Christmas-Themed Custards & Eggnogs $0.10 - $1.49 @ Coles Randwick

expired [NSW] Various Christmas-Themed Custards & Eggnogs $0.10 - $1.49 @ Coles Randwick

CUSTARD IS FOR LIFE, NOT JUST FOR CHRISTMAS, SAYS RSPCA (Royal Society for the Protection of Custard, Aight) Every year, in line with our ancient traditions, milk and sugar is mixed with assorted …

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Any 2 Tim Tam Varieties for $2 (i.e. $1 Each) @ Coles (Online Only)

expired Any 2 Tim Tam Varieties for $2 (i.e. $1 Each) @ Coles (Online Only)

I don't have a Coles account so I haven't tested this. It's probably a pricing error (it's 2 for $5 in-store). If it works, I apologise for compromising your diet.

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Loma Linda Tuno (Plant-Based Seafood Alternative) - $1.17 (50% off) @ Coles

expired Loma Linda Tuno (Plant-Based Seafood Alternative) - $1.17 (50% off) @ Coles

Evening fellow consumers of food. So today I took the wrong turn at Coles and stumbled into the "health-food" aisle. My cheapskate vision normally goes blurry when transiting through this …

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[NSW] Various Dental Services (Checkup/Clean, Fillings, Tooth Extractions, Toothache Management) for $99 at Dental 99

Long Running [NSW] Various Dental Services (Checkup/Clean, Fillings, Tooth Extractions, Toothache Management) for $99 at Dental 99

So I finally bit the bullet and booked myself in for a clean at one of those new $99 Daisos of the Dental World, dental 99. Since I don't often watch TV I had no idea this was a thing until I …

Google

I Like to Access OzBargain via a Google Search Sometimes

But it's become a bit of a pain on my phone lately. First result is "LATEST FROM OZBARGAIN.COM.AU". After typing "OzBar" I'm oftened fingered out and can't be …

Opal Card - NSW Government

What Is a Journey on Opal?

Hey! For the first time, I've used Opal enough in a week to receive the half-price fare. I also happened to use a debit card for the first time from the beginning of the week. Thing is, I …

McDonald's

Macca's Monopoly Stealing My Community Chest Prizes Back

Despite the current generation of kids disappointingly disposing of their Maccas Monopoly tickets in bins rather than their traditional destination the floor, I've still managed to scrounge up …

Chiko Rolls and Marathon Rolls, Am I Cooking Them Right or Should I Go on The Dole?

Salutations, Today I bought Marathon Rolls for the first time instead of Chiko rolls (both now half price at your local fresh food people). I know I don't cook either of them "right". …

Hungry Jack's

Hungry Jacks Bondi Beach Looks Like It's Bankrupt

Update: Looks like the security guard was one hungry paying customer. They're back in business, baby. They had customers too. It was like the end of the classic "It's a wonderful …

Belong

Belong's 10 Second Limit on Message2Txt Really Sucks

I was always a bit hesitant to switch to a mobile service that only offered Message2Txt as the only answering service. The technology is not capable of accuracy without human review, so is not fit …

Is Mobile Data Deprioritised for MVNOs after All?

I've recently become what's affectionately termed a SIMWhore. I get my data from whichever starter plan is best value on the day. After munching on 5 consecutive Kogan Vodafone-network …

Red Rooster

Red Rooster Suspends Loyalty Accounts Due to Inactivity

After not using my Red Rooster loyalty account for a while, they decided to suspend me after years of SMSs regarding mediocre deals: "Hi Loser, It's been over a year since you've …

I Hereby Pronounce February 1st as Annual Food Freebie Day

"There will cometh a time when all the apps align and free food will be bestowed upon the heaving masses." Anon the 1st, c.2012 From a handful of Subway cookies via UberEats to 500 mL of …

Birthday Deals Page Should Also Have Links to an OzBargain Discussion

Problem: (i) The birthday deals page often lacks details and has no Wiki discussion page like Wikipedia etc. The "2 days before, 2 days after" type of information is often lacking in the …

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Frozen Custard Chocolate Ice Cream 1L $2.35 @ Coles (In-Store Only)

expired Frozen Custard Chocolate Ice Cream 1L $2.35 @ Coles (In-Store Only)

Half-price Coles Brand Ice Cream. A rare situation in which a discount generic product gets discounted without a reduced to clear tag. Spotted in Randwick NSW, spotted by other OzBargainers …

Hungry Jack's

PSA: Hungry Jacks Shake & Win Free Hot Coffee Includes Hot Chocolate

Seems to happen a lot with Hey You and other apps with free hot beverages. Don't know why?? Burger King head office: "Free Hot Beverage?! 'Oy, Shazza, what's a …

Kogan Mobile

Kogan SIM data stopped working

Hey, I'm only on my 3rd or 4th consecutive SIM with Kogan and my 40 GB SIM stopped working for data today, but it works for calls. I have about 19 GB of data left. I'm currently in …

What's The Deal with Barber Shops Opening up Everywhere?

In Randwick Council, every second shop that opened up in the past year is a barber. I made that statistic up but it feels about right. We always had budget men's hairdressers in the area. But …

Where to Cut a 90s Car Key?

I assume the all-metal Ilco key doesn't have a transponder but opening doors will be good enough if the price is right. Bunnings said nope. Seemed a bit thicker and longer than a car key even …

Accountant Vs ATO Calculator: Who's Right?

When in doubt, ask an internet stranger… I asked a living, breathing accountant if you can get away with a non-lodgement advice if: (i) You have no PAYG income, (ii) You have some Newstart …

Asset Register for Investment Properties

Hi, Before I give all my money to an accountant, I have a quick question that one of you might be able to answer. I've lost one of my original receipts from years and years ago that has to be …

reCAPTCHA is broken, Or "How I learnt to accept I'm a robot"

I've always hated reCAPTCHA. I don't ever want to see another road, shop front, bus, car or street sign in a photo again. But lately I've had a new problem across many websites. I get …

Transport Info NSW

Opal Sunday Funday Now $2.70

Old news. But still a bit of a shock. I found $2 on the floor the other week so I'll spoil myself. For more rates see https://transportnsw.info/tickets-opal/opal/opal-card-benefi...

Google

PSA: How to Speed up Sorting of Your Downloads Folder in Windows 10

I'm the type of person that accumulates 100s of files in their Downloads folder. And I'm also the type of person that likes to sort this folder by Date so I can quickly see the last file I …

Moto C and Moto G Not Really Useful with Dual-SIM?

Hi, I know a lot of OzBargainers have the Moto G5 models et al and I was wondering what the go was with dual SIM? I have the EXACT same issue as this person but on a budget Moto C, where the only …

Markdown Instructions for Bullet Lists Is Incomplete

I almost never use markdown to make bulletpoint lists on OzBargain, but when I do, I often forget that if you're not starting your comment with a list then you need to add a blank line before …

When Is Unlimited (But Shaped) Data Coming to Optus MVNOs?

As we know, Belong, a Telstra MVNO now has (arguably) the best value mobile deal in town for light users (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/375756). The highlights of the deal are: (i) internet …

Free plastic bags: where are they now?

Now that the free bags have vanished from Coles and Woolworths what hath become of them? Are they in landfill? Creeks? Developing countries?

Ask an Accountant: What Does Waiving an ATO Fine Involve?

Hi accountants of OzBargain! We all know that accountants can get you out of a fine by sweet talking the ATO. But what exactly does that involve? Sure, a mere mortal could have a fine or two …

Beem

Beem and Minimum Monthly Deposits

My bank couldn't give me an answer so maybe someone here would like to ring theirs or already know the answer themselves. The new Beem app apparently allows money to appear in a …

ING

PSA: ING International ATM Fee Rebate Is Still Amazing

Hi, On OzBargain and elsewhere you still often hear the outdated tip that Citibank Debit cards are the best option for Australians pulling money out of ATMs abroad. Of course that is no longer the …

Cellbikes

Is Cell Bikes Stanmore Permanently Closed?

Hey, Google says they're permanently closed. Their website doesn't seem to go beyond the cart. And I get a busy signal on the phone (though this morning an answering machine said it was …

Advanced Dermocare Dog Food Recall

If you or any of your pets have eaten or plan to eat Advanced Dermocare dog food note that there has been a safety recall: http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/home/pets/urgent-recall-of-...

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expired [NSW] Free AWS Education, Meals, Promo Merchandise & Shelter from The Elements, AWS Summit Sydney's Darling Harbour: April 10-12

Most of you IT people in Sydney will eventually get sent here by work anyway since the hands-off lectures only costs the employer a day of wages. No real advantages over a video stream and not much …

EVERY Labour-Hire Company Is Dishonest. Discuss

So, it's happened again… You reply to a job on Seek or Gumtree and everything looks legit. They ask for your TFN and even your Super details and things are looking bright. It's only …

IKEA

poll Is the IKEA Free Birthday Princess Cake Still A Thing?

I've read previously that IKEA demands a printed out email of the free birthday cake voucher. But I never received an email. Does anyone have any recent experience with this? Preferably at …

Turn Sidebar Headings into Links

Good morning, On the desktop version of the homepage, the right-hand sidebar has sections for New Deals (last 15), New Competitions (last 10) and New Forum Topics (last 10). For those of us that …

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Woolworths Mackerel in Oil/Tomato Sauce - 425g Can (~275g Drained) - New Line - $1.55

expired Woolworths Mackerel in Oil/Tomato Sauce - 425g Can (~275g Drained) - New Line - $1.55

Available in Mackerel oil and tomato sauce. This product line is so new it's not on Pricehipster yet. It's also significantly cheaper than Woolworths' existing Homebrand …

Friction-Driven Dynamos on Bicycles

I hate batteries. And I hate having to remember to recharge them. I've always thought a dynamo-driven set of lights would be pretty neat but the frictionless and hub types are expensive and I …

RoseGal

Rosegal - Anyone Ever Submitted a Support Ticket?

So it's been 5.5 weeks since I ordered that tail light from Rosegal. In the "off"-chance I don't receive my item I thought to check out the support process and I've …