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Income Insurance - Thoughts?

Hi, what are your thoughts on income insurance? I've been using it for years and never had to make a claim. Thinking of cancelling it. Things are pretty stable jobwise, and I really can't …

How Young Is Too Young to Play Fortnite?

My son plays Fortnite with his cousins. They're around 7 to 8 years old. They started off with LEGO Fortnite and Rocket Racing, but they saw me play the regular one and wanted to give it a try. …

How to Buy a House and Sell Mine at The Same Time When You're Still Living in Your House?

Suppose there's a house that I'd like to buy. Suppose I have the cash for a deposit and I can presumably get a loan. I'm living in my house, but I need to sell it and buy this house …

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[PC, Steam] Slime Rancher 1 + 2 Bundle $32.98 (Was $74.98), Slime Rancher 2 $33.74 (Was $44.99) @ Steam

expired [PC, Steam] Slime Rancher 1 + 2 Bundle $32.98 (Was $74.98), Slime Rancher 2 $33.74 (Was $44.99) @ Steam

I don't maths good. And it's late. So maybe I'm reading it wrong, but it seems the Slime Rancher 1 and 2 bundle is cheaper than Slime Rancher 2 itself. Slime Rancher is an excellent …

My Thunderbolt 4 Laptop Doesn't Work with My Thunderbolt 3 Dock. Is That Normal?

Just bought a laptop with Thunderbolt 4. My older dock doesn't work with it. I'm suspecting it's Thunderbolt 3 maybe? I can't get it to work. Any thoughts? I'd rather not go …

Andor Is Such a Good Show. Please Watch It

There isn't much chatter about this show. Here, at work, with friends… No-one I know seems to be interested in it. Disney+ Originals has lots of stinkers, but there are a couple of gems …

Fence along Footpath, Can Council Pay for Half?

When you share a fence with a neighbour, you and your neighbour share the cost to fix the fence, right? When you have a fence next to a footpath though, can the council pay for half the fence?

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J. Burrows Wireless Comfort Mouse $7 (Was $19) @ Officeworks

expired J. Burrows Wireless Comfort Mouse $7 (Was $19) @ Officeworks

Saw this at my local Officeworks. Figured I'd give it a shot since my upright's scroll wheel is misbehaving, and this was… well… $7.

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[PC, Mac, Steam] 70% off Slime Rancher $8.68 @ Steam

expired [PC, Mac, Steam] 70% off Slime Rancher $8.68 @ Steam

On sale again. Welcome to the Far, Far Range! Slime Rancher is a charming, first-person, sandbox experience. Play as Beatrix LeBeau: a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light …

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expired TaoTronics BH079 True Wireless Earbuds $42.74 Delivered @ SunValley via Amazon AU

Same as this deal: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/599343, but a few bucks less. Not sure if this is even worth posting, or maybe the original needs to be updated. I don't know. Mods, do what …

Xbox Controllers and Rechargeable Batteries

I've never used a wireless XBox controller before. I've been playing on a corded controller for years and it's getting a bit squeaky and unresponsive, so I'm upgrading. It seems …

Bike Seat Post Fell into Frame [FIXED!]

Really stupid, I know. Bought a new bike. I didn't secure the post to the seat right. The thing just fell right into the frame. I can't get it out. Tried turning it upside down, bouncing it …

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[Android, iOS] Evoland 1 and 2 - $1.49 Each (iOS Evoland $0.99) @ Google Play Store & iTunes App Store

expired [Android, iOS] Evoland 1 and 2 - $1.49 Each (iOS Evoland $0.99) @ Google Play Store & iTunes App Store

Came across this while looking to use up my store credits. The second one has gamepad support. Save 80-90%. Google Play Store Evoland Evoland 2 iTunes App Store Preview Evoland Evoland 2

StarHub

Free Overseas Data Roaming on Starhub SIM Cards

Not sure if this should be a deal because this isn't exactly available in Australia. Singaporean telco StarHub offers two prepaid SIM cards which benefit from its ‘Happy Roaming’ …

SteamOS vs other Linux distros for gaming

With Proton starting out, and myself getting continuously frustrated with Windows' aggressive updates, I'm considering swapping over to Linux for good. Over the years, I've grown …

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Ivacy VPN Lifetime Subscription ~ $40 AUD ($29.99 USD) @ Stack Social

expired Ivacy VPN Lifetime Subscription ~ $40 AUD ($29.99 USD) @ Stack Social

Got this off Gizmodo… who maybe got this off here maybe? Can't find anything posted here recently. Anyway, this seems to be a good one. No logging, a fair amount of servers, etc. Note: HQ …

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[Android] Monument Valley - Free (Was $5.99)

expired [Android] Monument Valley - Free (Was $5.99)

I still can't tell if I'm seeing this right, because this never goes for free. But it seems it's free with IAPs. 27MB initial download, but then you have an additional 237MB data file …

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expired ASUS Chromebook Flip C213SA-YS02-S with Stylus $362.70 USD (~$484.27 AUD) Delivered @ Amazon US

From Amazon: The rugged and flexible 360° high strength zinc alloy hinge and 11.6" HD touchscreen lets you use the C213 in tablet stand or laptop mode and has 2 cameras for endless …

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expired Motorola Moto G5 Plus (32GB/3GB) Grey $260 Delivered (Grey Import) @ eGlobal Digital Cameras

This has been posted before here: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/351635, but is now about $30 cheaper. Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 625 processor 32Gb, 3GB RAM, microSD 5.2” Full HD 1080p (1920 x …

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Xiaomi Air 12 Laptop - 4GB RAM 128GB SSD 33% off - US $502.52 (~AU $659.34) Shipped @ GearBest

expired Xiaomi Air 12 Laptop - 4GB RAM 128GB SSD 33% off - US $502.52 (~AU $659.34) Shipped @ GearBest

EDIT: I thought it was only a few hours, but no, this sale is on for another 7 days. Gives me another few days to think about pulling the trigger. If I didn't need one, I would get this …

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[Android] $1.49 Each for Hitman GO, Lara Croft GO, Deus Ex GO @ Google Play Store (80% off)

expired [Android] $1.49 Each for Hitman GO, Lara Croft GO, Deus Ex GO @ Google Play Store (80% off)

I couldn't find any information about when this sale started or ends. Hitman GO - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.squareenix... Lara Croft GO - …

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Skullgirls Pack $1.00 USD, Usually $15.96 @ Bundle Stars

expired Skullgirls Pack $1.00 USD, Usually $15.96 @ Bundle Stars

Totally forgot about the Bundle Stars 7 day deal. Missed out on a few good ones. This is the last one. We have about 13 hours left. BEST EVER PRICE! On the final day of Star Deals Week, grab this …

SOLVED - Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 - MMS Problems

Hi everyone. Has anyone had any problems with sending and receiving MMS messages on the Redmi Note 3? I'm on TeleChoice, by the way. I've checked the APN settings and it matches their APN …

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Foxtel Broadband Bundle - $99 Per Month for 200GB + 12 Sports Channels

expired Foxtel Broadband Bundle - $99 Per Month for 200GB + 12 Sports Channels

Just saw this on Life Hacker: http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2017/02/dealhacker-get-foxtels-... Here are the key features that are included the new deal: 12 Sports channels 45 entertainment …

Stranger Things (WARNING! SPOILERS! Probably)

Thoughts on Stranger Things? I just finished Stranger Things. Great show… until the last episode. I thought it was really rushed, and there were lots of unresolved things. And it's not …

poll Nexus 5X vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro

Hi all, I'm having a little trouble deciding between these 2 phones. Both are great, both have pros and cons, and there's only about $100 difference between …

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Free Short Course - Digital Forensics (Charles Sturt University)

expired Free Short Course - Digital Forensics (Charles Sturt University)

Saw this while searching for free courses on the IT Masters website. Signed up for it. Sounds pretty interesting if you're interested this kind of thing.

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Age of Ultron #1 FREE with Promo Code @ Comixology Today Only

expired Age of Ultron #1 FREE with Promo Code @ Comixology Today Only

ULTRON

From Comixology: "The trailer for the new Avengers movie was so rad that we're giving out Age of Ultron #1 for FREE today. Just add the comic to your cart and then use the code ULTRON …

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NetGear N300 Wireless Router + Built-in Powerline AV (WNXR2000) $49.50 + Postage @ MLN

expired NetGear N300 Wireless Router + Built-in Powerline AV (WNXR2000) $49.50 + Postage @ MLN

Couldn't find this anywhere else at this price. Looks like a good deal, but the reviews are so-so. Apparently the speeds aren't that great. If you have a personal review, let us know in …

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Wild Country Escort Daypack 15L (Black only) $5 @ Ray's Outdoors

expired Wild Country Escort Daypack 15L (Black only) $5 @ Ray's Outdoors

$5 for a backpack. Why not? Should be good for work or gym or whatever. 15L capacity great for day trips, beach, bush and urban adventures Durable ripstop fabric increase life of bag Larger main …

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HTC 8S Windows Phone 8 Unlocked, $199 + $19 Shipping

expired HTC 8S Windows Phone 8 Unlocked, $199 + $19 Shipping

Average phone, good price. Would be great for a travel phone or something. Silver only No idea how to add a picture to this. First time posting. Any hints?