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Have Applied for 300 Jobs in 3 Months. Still Unemployed

I’ve been with a few recruiting agencies. They mostly put forward my resume to bolster numbers and I now I don’t trust them nor will work with them anymore after being burned by them. Everything …

Offered Full Time - Wanted Casual - Now What?

I applied for a casual job and during the early interview stages they said it was only casual available and I said that was fine. I went through two interviews and reference checks and now the offer …

Leaving My Job before We Have to Go into Office

I’ve had a really difficult year: mother died of cancer. She was early 60s partner of 4 years broke up with me To cut a long story short, my work gave me a written warning because of something …

Drug Dealer in My Unit Complex

There is a drug dealer(s) in my free standing unit complex. My unit faces the road. For hours at a time, they will sit in their parked car at the front of street. Sometimes up to 5 hours sometimes …

Vet prescription charges

My vet charged me $27 to write a script up. This was $60 cheaper than buying the medication from the vet. I’m about to place my order using the scripts and they’ve written a script (and charged …

Smoke Alarm Goes off When I Turn Lights on or off

At first I thought I was just walking too hard and setting it off but now I know it’s when I turn either bathroom, hallway or of or two bedrooms (near the alarm) Lights on or off it sets it off and …

Disputes over selling estate

My mother passed away a few ago. My sisters and I are beneficiaries to my mothers estate and my oldest sister is the executor. My mother’s house has been on the market for 2 months and my sister …

Do I need to increase my speed to stream HD?

I have a basic internet plan and a speed test says I get speeds of 21mbs However when I stream it looks like DVD quality even though I’ve selected HD. I was expecting it to look like a blu ray at …

Security for my rental

My rental property is great aside from their are two floor to ceiling windows at the front of the property and two of the bedrooms. I live alone. I would like to know what my best options for …

TV Size for SD ?

I currently have a Panasonic 40 inch tv from the late 2000s. It hasn’t missed a beat. But I’m wanting something bigger to watch AFL and for when I stream from Netflix and Stan. A lot of my …

Vodafone

Smartgen2 modem with Vodafone NBN?

Does anyone know if a vodafone NBN connection will work with an existing Telstra Snartgen 2 modem?

Claiming Abandoned Car

There’s a car that’s been parked in the visitor spot of my building for 4 months. Hasn’t been used and is dusty as hell. Registration (from another state) expired back in September. Is it …

David Jones

Apple Won’t Replace Faulty Phone despite Admitting It's Faulty

Apple refusing to replace my 11 Pro phone despite telling me it’s faulty. They said to take it back the store I purchased. They wrote me a letter confirming the quality is sub par but said I had to …

Qantas

Chances of Getting Domestic Upgrade (Melbourne to Perth) ?

Hi I've put in a request to use points to upgrade my economy seat from Melb to Perth. Request is for business. I've looked and there are currently 10 seats available in business but …

Qantas

Selling QFF Qantas Points?

I have accumulated quite a few Qantas points and wanted to book a rewards business flight to LA. Unfortunately there's no availability (unless I want to fly Melb-Perth-Sydney-La …

Use Savings to Pay CC Debt or Balance Transfer

I have about 15 k in “savings” - however I have debt I currently have a $3300 balance at 0% 14 months into the 26 month interest free period. I plan to pay this off before the 26 month intro …

David Jones

David Jones Sent iPhone via Normal Post

I bought an iPhone via phone and paid $30 for courier because a) value of item and b) holiday time constraints. I received an email notification it’s been sent via normal Australia Post …

Customs for Melb>Syd>SF

I’m flying Qantas Melb to Sydney (arrive 16:55) and fly out Sydney to SF (17:55). Do I go through customs in Melb or because it’s a domestic flight, I’ll have to do all that within 1 hour in …

Is this noise “acceptable”?

My Samsung fridge/freezer I got about 6 weeks ago I think it’s way too noisy for a new fridge. Hears a clip of some of the noise it makes. https://streamable.com/vawtk Samsung said their tech …

New Samsung Fridge Loud

Is it normal for a new fridge to start noisy? I bought this. The delivery guy said let it rest for an hour. I waited two. The fan is loud for about 40 minutes at a time and I can hear dripping …

Unusual Encounter with Energy Provider

I signed up to take advantage of Red Energy’s 10k qantas points. However one day later, I received a better deal from current company and called Red Energy to cancel. When I spoke to the rep he …

How Many Internal Job Rejections?

How many internal job rejections would you accept before looking elsewhere? Is two when I should start looking elsewhere?

Credit Card Balance Transfer - Should I Apply for Another Card?

I recently transferred $5000 to a zero interest offer however I’ve still got $2000 paying interest, as the card could only take 80% of my total credit limit. My question is: Should I apply for a …

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Furi 7 Piece Knife Set 50% off $274.50 @ David Jones

expired Furi 7 Piece Knife Set 50% off $274.50 @ David Jones

The sets contains: - Paring knife: 9cm - Serrated Multi-Purpose knife: 15cm - East/West Santoku knife: 13cm - Carving knife: 20cm - Cook's knife: 20cm - Diamond Fingers Knife …

Cheapest Flights from Your City (Is There a Website That Shows This?)

Hello Is there an app or website that will show you the cheapest flights from your city at the moment. Kind of like skyscanner but not as specific?

Setting up a Footy Tipping Comp at Work

I’m wanting to set up a footy tipping Comp at my office and would ancitpate at least 50 people entering. What is the best way to collect and store money/prizes? Any feedback really appreciated.

Charging phone for free in Sydney

Hi. Is there anywhere you know of for certain that you can charge your phone in Sydney CBD. Even if it’s like a McDonalds or Starbucks. Just somewhere with power point. Thanks

Electricity Connection Fee

I’ve just been charged a $60 remote connection fee for my electricity from my provider for moving into a new property. I find this ludicrous. Surely a remote connection room doesn’t require such …

Selling my car at a loss

So I don’t use my car anymore. I use my partners and catch the train to work. I’ve got someone interested In my car but the break cost from the loan is about $1200. With rego and insurance …