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customs.gov.au

Have You Ever Had a Visa Application Rejected?

Just out of interest, have any Australian passport-holders here ever applied for a visa (China, Russia, India etc) and been rejected without any reason being given? [Assuming you're not a …

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expired Great Euro Circus, Maroubra, NSW - $10 off: Adults $35ea, Child $20ea @ Groupon

Great Euro Circus, Maroubra Beach, NSW If anyone watched it previously in other states or recently in Maroubra a review would be great. "$20 for a child’s entry ticket (total value up to …

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Stan Streaming Service - 2 Months FREE Trial instead of 1

expired Stan Streaming Service - 2 Months FREE Trial instead of 1

STANAWSOFFER

Update: Appears code no longer working. This code was given at the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Summit today. I'm pretty sure they'll be happy for anyone to trial their service so …

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Wet'n'Wild Sydney Day Pass from Potentially $39.20 @ Living Social

expired Wet'n'Wild Sydney Day Pass from Potentially $39.20 @ Living Social

20GIFT3

I don't know if this coupon code is targeted but if valid you can save a few dollars compared to the next best deal I found at Groupon for $45 …

Opal Card - NSW Government

poll Opal Cards - Have You Forgotten to Tap out Yet?

I use the Opal card to travel around Sydney. Quite infrequently, but I do. My problem is that I've been wired my whole life to simply jump off the bus when it's my stop and sometimes I …

AirAsia

AirAsia ASEAN pass has BIG catches

AirAsia has launched its monthly passes where you could travel in parts of SE Asia up to the value of purchased credits. While the price can end up more or less than purchasing tickets individually …

Taxis in Manila and using smartphone apps

Hi, As an OzBargainer I've booked the requisite $143 return Cebu Air trip to Manila. I've read that like most countries you can easily get screwed catching a taxi in Manila. Regarding a …

How to get banks to waive monthly fees? Or how to get incentives to stay from other companies.

After discovering a bank with enough branches is offering a no monthly-fee debit card (NAB) I finally got around to closing my ANZ debit card account which charged $5/month and used to charge …

ACCC takes action against Jetstar and Virgin for drip pricing practices

'bout bl**dy time… ACCC takes action against Jetstar and Virgin for drip pricing practices You may click the titled link above ($8.50 clicking fee in solidarity with Jetstar's …

Western Union

Western Union transfer fee not as bad in Vietnam

Hey, Since a lot of OzBargainers are seemingly going to Vietnam I thought I'd share that it turns out the evil scam-facilitating corporation Western Union actually has a more tolerable transfer …

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Sydney or Melbourne to Phuket $199 (One-Way Only) with Jetstar (Ends 8pm AEDT)

expired Sydney or Melbourne to Phuket $199 (One-Way Only) with Jetstar (Ends 8pm AEDT)

Usual Friday Frenzy 4-8pm. Good luck! As usual for that time of year (late March, early April), there's always a promotional-level price to fly back to Sydney with AirAsia if you buy 2 return …

ACCC to finally target drip-pricing (incremental charges and booking fees)

http://www.smh.com.au/business/watchdog-crackdown-on-ticket-... Best if all it will make it easier to post prices on OzBargain for airfares and events.

Vaya

Vaya plans changing March 1 - don't know if you must purchase SIM card today

Hi all, For those leaving Live Connected I'd like to also point out that the Vaya $18 power plan will be changing on the 1st of March to $20 a month with less data (1.5 GB to 1 GB) and calls …

seek.com.au

SEEK website overly successful

Today I read that SEEK is spending a tonne of money (http://www.skynews.com.au/businessnews/article.aspx?id=95150...). Apparently their recent success is from their new focus on educational and …

Live Connected

Live Connected forcing plan changes - double the price for less!

UPDATE: ~~ YOU MUST LEAVE LIVE CONNECTED TODAY! THEY REQUIRE 30 DAYS NOTICE TO CANCEL PLANS (and only gave us 29 days) SO SEND AN E-MAIL TODAY ASKING TO CANCEL YOUR PLAN IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO …

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Scoot Sydney to Singapore for $149, HK $199, Bangkok $199

expired Scoot Sydney to Singapore for $149, HK $199, Bangkok $199

PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE BAGGAGE OR CREDIT CARD FEES (CAN BE AVOIDED WITH POLI) SYDNEY TO SINGAPORE $149 (RETURN DIRECTION ~$195, was ~$170 with XMASBOX voucher special so no big loss. Read below for …

Big tubs of yoghurt

Does anyone know if you can buy those giant tubs of yoghurt (Greek-style or otherwise) in the Eastern Suburbs? I know in Auburn I can get quite a few kilos a lot cheaper than the supermarket and …

Uber

I was offered an UBER promotion

I exploited the UBER deal previously where you get 2 x $30 free rides and now I've been offered another freebie. ----------------------------------------------------------------

Thunderbolt/Mini Display Port to HDMI Adapter Converter for Your MacBook $3.05 Free Delivery

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/300831698798?_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT#shId

POLI vs Credit vs Paypal

Hi everyone, After doing some investigations into merchant fees I ran into a little surprise today.

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Commuting MTB Tyre (Specialized Borough CX 26x1.5) $9.95 (+ Delivery $4.95)

expired Commuting MTB Tyre (Specialized Borough CX 26x1.5) $9.95 (+ Delivery $4.95)

According to the website: "The Borough CX is a tyre with no rules...it's adored by riders for being able to navigate almost any type of terrain without worry of getting a puncture.

Hmmm... Technical freebie to run 14 km

https://www.airtasker.com/tasks/run-promo-at-city2surf

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FREE Measuring Tape from Joe Button

expired FREE Measuring Tape from Joe Button

I just signed up for it so I don't know if they'll follow through once they've been OzBargained...