Links

[polly]

Hehehehe, now if only I had enough money to do some real shopping

[polly]

http://www.generaltrader.com.au/ ........................General kitchen goods, pots, pans, baking things, glasses, etc. Found them rather good with their prices.

[Philipp & Lana]

Thanks again Polly! You're a real star!

[GSI]

Phew, almost finished the inventory and found some more links to be added to the list (see I am learning - I wanna be an internet shopping Queen like Polly when I grow up!)

www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au - for waterproof housings and they still keep the price of older discontinued digital cameras

www.getprice.com.au - very useful

www.justtools.com.au

www.retromodern.com.au - Alessi etc

www.kitchenware.direct.com.au - also very useful

www.rebelsport.com.au

www.toysrus.com.au

www.oo.com.au - found them useful for camping gear

www.mln.com.au - computers/laptops

www.camping-r-us.com.au

www.flyshop.com.au - flyfishing gear like waders etc

www.urbanattitude.com.au - also Alessi stuff

Now I just need to find a site with prices for old silver, found one for crystal will post it when I find where I wrote it down... ... that and my mind...

GSI

[patrice]

Another site in that search for the perfect braai >>

http://www.barbequesgalore.com.au/

[Johnsons]

Hi there

We have used www.dealsdirect.com.au a few times, the delivery in usually within 2 days, like a laptop, armchair, steam mop, inflatable mattress for the visitors etc...

Hope this helps.

[polly]

According to the newspaper, these are the sites where you can get bargain deals online:

http://www.news.com.au/business/money/stor...7-14327,00.html

http://www.dealsdirect.com.au/

http://www.whypayfullprice.com.au/

http://www.lastminute.com.au/

http://www.catchoftheday.com.au

http://www.ebay.com.au

http://www.getprice.com.au/

http://www.offerme.com.au/

http://www.myshopping.com.au/

http://www.topbargains.com.au/

http://www.dealdump.com.au/

http://www.ozbargain.com.au/

http://www.streetsmartshopper.com.au/

[AndreaL]

Once again Polly thanks for the info.

From one bargain Queen to another!

[Chantelle]

PETS

PAWS RESORT QUARANTINE (ABLE TO ASSIST ASAP WITH BOOKINGS) our babies are there and very happy

011 464 0914

Edited February 24, 2009 by Chantelle

[polly]

Ok, just so everything is sorted and together: (added some extra sections like photography ) Happy shopping

Appliances/electronics: (in no particular order)

http://www.thegoodguys.com.au

http://www.dicksmith.com.au

http://www.jbhifi.com.au

http://www.harveynorman.com.au

http://www.target.com.au

http://www.kmart.com.au

http://www.bigW.com.au

http://www.clivepeeters.com.au

http://www.giveusago.com.au/

http://www.estrading.com.au

http://www.coldflow.net.au ........................Aircon

Custom-built computers:

http://www.msy.com.au

http://www.centrecom.com.au

Groceries:

http://www.coles.com.au

http://www.woolworths.com.au

http://www.aldi.com.au/

Meat, etc. are actually cheaper at the butcher / green grocer, etc.

Clothes:

http://www.bigW.com.au

http://www.target.com.au

http://www.kmart.com.au

http://www.meyer.com.au

http://www.davidjones.com.au

http://www.blueillusion.com.au/

http://www.ravegear.com.au

http://www.countryroad.com.au

http://www.tslwebsite.com

http://www.giseles.com.au

http://www.puma.com

Furniture:

http://www.ikea.com.au

http://www.fantasticfurniture.com.au/ .....................................................Very reasonable, advertise themselves as the package deal kings. Delivery is per order, not per item, which will save you a lot. They are prepared to negotiate drastically if you buy everything there. Very nice stuff.

http://www.harveynorman.com.au/ ...........................................................Good quality usually but can be at the upper spectrum of prices. Also has bedding (manchester), electronics, etc.

http://www.officeworks.com.au/ ......................................................................Desks, office chairs and stationary best deals we found

http://www.sleepinggiant.com.au/ .................................................................Beautiful bedroom sets

http://www.furnituregalore.com.au/ ............................................................Showroom is usually very cramped and stuffed with stock. Quite a range, but the branch we went to was very sold out

http://www.freedom.com.au/

http://www.casualliving.com.au/

http://www.superAmart.com.au

http://www.jati.com.au .........................................................................Outdoor furniture

http://www.duxiana.com .......................................................................... Bedding

http://www.snooze.com.au .............................................................Bedding

http://www.bedsforlife.com.au

http://ww.thomasgannan.com.au ..............................................................Arty stuff

http://www.domo.com.au

http://www.giltwood.com.au ..................................................................Antique stuff

http://www.treehouse.net.au/ ..................................................................Lots more expensive than the equivalent in SA, but it is available.

http://www.adriatic.com.au

http://www.daregallery.com.au ……………………………………………Upperclass furniture, really nice things, but pricey

http://wwwfortywinks.com.au .....................Beds

http://www.outdoorfurniture.com.au/ ..........Outdoor furniture

http://www.kingfurniture.com.au/

http://www.homeofficemadeeasy.com.au/

http://www.jati.com.au

http://www.kazari.com.au .........................Antiques

http://www.www.giltwoodantiques.com.au .........................Antiques

PC's, Laptops, Printers, etc.

http://www.mln.com.au

http://www.thegoodguys.com.au

http://www.dicksmith.com.au

http://www.jbhifi.com.au

http://www.harveynorman.com.au

http://www.officeworks.com.au

Manchester / Bedding:

http://www.bigW.com.au

http://www.target.com.au

http://www.kmart.com.au

http://www.meyer.com.au

http://www.davidjones.com.au

http://www.thebedspreadshop.com.au

http://www.tslwebsite.com

http://www.spotlight.com.au/

http://www.lincraft.com.au/

Homewares:

http://www.ikea.com.au

http://www.bigW.com.au

http://www.target.com.au

http://www.kmart.com.au

http://www.meyer.com.au

http://www.davidjones.com.au

Lighting:

http://www.surreylighting.com.au

http://beaconlighting.com.au

Budget shops:

http://www.therejectshop.com.au .....................The Crazy Store equivalent

The $2 Store ............................Sorry can't find a website

Bookshop

http://www.borders.com.au/

http://www.qbdthebookshop.com/

http://www.dymocks.com.au

DIY and Gardening stores

http://www.bunnings.com.au

http://www.mitre10.com.au/

http://www.homehardware.com.au/home/default.asp

http://www.thriftylink.com.au/home/default.asp

http://www.thehardwarestore.com.au/

http://www.thecompletegarden.com.au

Baby Stores:

http://www.babyco.com.au/ ............................Limited stock and a little expensive. They have exclusive rights to sell one of the more popular brands of pram - Beema.

http://www.babybunting.com.au/

http://www.abcbitzforkidz.com.au/ ......................They do rentals too. (Melbourne)

http://www.toysrus.com.au/site/default.htm

http://www.target.com.au

http://www.ikea.com.au .............................Furniture

http://www.kmart.com.au ..............................Bedding and things

http://www.bigW.com.au

http://www.meyer.com.au

Photography

http://www.micheals.com.au

http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au

http://www.teds.com.au

Chemists

http://www.nationalpharmacies.com.au/

http://www.terruwhitechemists.com.au

http://www.discountdrugstores.com.au

Jewellery:

http://www.rutherford.com.au

http://www.graysonline.com.au

http://www.fentonandfenton.com.au

http://www.westminsterhome.com.au

http://www.impjewellry.com.au

http://www.replique.com.au

Craft stores

http://www.riotstores.com.au/

http://www.eckersleys.com.au

http://www.spotlight.com.au/

http://www.lincraft.com.au/

Food Market

http://www.qvm.com.au/home.php

Zoos: (just for recreation sake )

http://zoo.org.au ......................................Victoria Zoos

http://www.perthzoo.wa.gov.au/ .................Perth Zoo

http://www.adelaidezoo.com.au ..................Adelaide Zoo

http://www.australiazoo.com.au ..................Sydney Zoo

http://www.zooquarium.com.au/ .................Canberra Zoo and Aquarium

http://www.mogozoo.com.au/ ....................New South Wales Zoo

Edited March 24, 2009 by polly

[Malienda]

For those SA ladies who need something that'll fit your figure, also check out these stores:

City Chic - great modern, younger clothes

Autograph

Millers

My Size

Is awesome, size 14 = XS, 16 = S, ens ens ens...

Nog 'n cool site wat ek gekry het is:

Catch of the day - hulle het allerhande stuffies teen uitstekende pryse.

En vir cool gifts om terug te stuur sa toe, kan julle foto kalenders en foto boeke, ens maak by:

Harvey Norman Photo Centre

Momento

En as jy in Sydney bly en wil weet hoe laat om watter trein / bus te vat:

Of google net CityRail

[HETTA]

Morning all. Can someone please tel me where the new SA shop in Perht are. I'm talking about the one between Mindarie and Ossean Reef. Thanks for the links, they very helpful.

[n/a]

Can anybody recommend some car websites?

[Ausraven]

Here's one that I have used with sucess...

http://www.carsales.com.au/

and this one to give you an idea of prices...

www.redbook.com.au/

[Mara]

You also have

http://www.drive.com.au/

and if you are in Melbourne and looking for a 2nd hand car then go to

http://www.carcity.com.au/

[ChrisinBris]

Someone showed me a great site - apologies if you all already know about it.

www.boozle.com.au

Allows you to search for drinks by proximity to you, I thought it was great!

[Kit]

LOL@Boozle!!

Ok, I know it's not a shop... but for people with little kids or little bladders - here's something:

http://www.toiletmap.gov.au/

I think my parents would have KILLED for this in SA when my sis and I were growing up!!

[ATLAST2011]

Thanks a million for this worthy info. Helps a lot.

[IamInACT]

Great fresh food ... with free delivery ....http://www.aussiefarmers.com.au/

[Conyol]

Thanks this is very helpfull.

If you need to look for a car, try www.redbook.com.au/

[JayGreenstein]

Put this otgether for a friend. By no means comprehensive, but it is a start. Though people could add as we go along, just copy everything and add to the releavant category?

All these links are just the major places. Will add more as I find them

Appliances/electronics: (in no particular order)

http://www.thegoodguys.com.au

http://www.dicksmith.com.au

http://www.jbhifi.com.au

http://www.harveynorman.com.au

http://www.target.com.au

http://www.kmart.com.au

http://www.bigW.com.au

http://www.clivepeeters.com.au

http://www.giveusago.com.au/

Custom-built computers:

http://www.msy.com.au

http://www.centrecom.com.au

Groceries:

http://www.coles.com.au

http://www.woolworths.com.au

http://www.aldi.com.au/

Meat, etc. are actually cheaper at the butcher / green grocer, etc.

Clothes:

http://www.bigW.com.au

http://www.target.com.au

http://www.kmart.com.au

http://www.meyer.com.au

http://www.davidjones.com.au

http://www.blueillusion.com.au/

http://www.ravegear.com.au

http://www.countryroad.com.au

http://www.tslwebsite.com

Furniture:

http://www.ikea.com.au

http://www.fantasticfurniture.com.au/ .....................................................Very reasonable, advertise themselves as the package deal kings. Delivery is per order, not per item, which will save you a lot. They are prepared to negotiate drastically if you buy everything there. Very nice stuff.

http://www.harveynorman.com.au/ ...........................................................Good quality usually but can be at the upper spectrum of prices. Also has bedding (manchester), electronics, etc.

http://www.officeworks.com.au/......................................................................Desks, office chairs and stationary best deals we found

http://www.sleepinggiant.com.au/.................................................................Beautiful bedroom sets

http://www.furnituregalore.com.au/ ............................................................Showroom is usually very cramped and stuffed with stock. Quite a range, but the branch we went to was very sold out

http://www.freedom.com.au/

http://www.casualliving.com.au/

http://www.superAmart.com.au

http://www.jati.com.au .........................................................................Outdoor furniture

http://www.duxiana.com .......................................................................... Bedding

http://www.snooze.com.au.............................................................Bedding

http://www.bedsforlife.com.au

http://ww.thomasgannan.com.au ..............................................................Arty stuff

http://www.domo.com.au

http://www.giltwood.com.au ..................................................................Antique stuff

http://www.treehouse.net.au/ ..................................................................Lots more expensive than the equivalent in SA, but it is available.

http://www.adriatic.com.au

PC's, Laptops, Printers, etc.

http://www.mln.com.au

http://www.thegoodguys.com.au

http://www.dicksmith.com.au

http://www.jbhifi.com.au

http://www.harveynorman.com.au

http://www.officeworks.com.au

Manchester / Bedding:

http://www.bigW.com.au

http://www.target.com.au

http://www.kmart.com.au

http://www.meyer.com.au

http://www.davidjones.com.au

http://www.thebedspreadshop.com.au

http://www.tslwebsite.com

Homewares:

http://www.ikea.com.au

http://www.bigW.com.au

http://www.target.com.au

http://www.kmart.com.au

http://www.meyer.com.au

http://www.davidjones.com.au

Lighting:

http://www.surreylighting.com.au

http://beaconlighting.com.au

Budget shops:

http://www.therejectshop.com.au .....................The Crazy Store equivalent

The $2 Store ............................Sorry can't find a website

Bookshop

http://www.borders.com.au/

http://www.qbdthebookshop.com/

http://www.dymocks.com.au

Zoos: (just for recreation sake )

http://zoo.org.au ......................................Victoria Zoos

http://www.perthzoo.wa.gov.au/ .................Perth Zoo

http://www.adelaidezoo.com.au..................Adelaide Zoo

http://www.australiazoo.com.au..................Sydney Zoo

http://www.zooquarium.com.au/ .................Canberra Zoo and Aquarium

http://www.mogozoo.com.au/....................New South Wales Zoo

DIY and Gardening stores (thanks to EBreyten for reminding me)

http://www.bunnings.com.au

http://www.mitre10.com.au/

http://www.homehardware.com.au/home/default.asp

http://www.thriftylink.com.au/home/default.asp

http://www.thehardwarestore.com.au/

Thanks very much for this great list.

[betty boop]

Hi Polly,

And for those who has hobbies and is struggling to get supplies, there is Lincraft and Spotlight.

http://www.spotlight.com.au/

http://www.lincraft.com.au/

I went to Lincraft in Sydney and I'm currently going to Spotlight in Perth, but both are massive and have a lot of hobby supplies.

Cheers

Elizna

Thank you Polly for starting this fantistic post and Thank you to Elizna...I think I have died and gone to heaven, They have craft stores in Aus, now I cant wait to go, I love my crafts! Wish they had an Everlasting equivalent too for the bric and brac

[Dream-Come-True]

Hi friends

These are some really helpful website I have come across in the past few weeks whilst doing research, and planning our immigration to Australia.

If you have more useful websites that can be added to this list, please do so. We can all benefit.

Income Tax Calculator: http://www.paycalculator.com.au/

Australian Real Estate: http://www.aussiehome.com/

Moving to Australia: http://www.aussiemove.com/

Perth Suburbs: http://www.aussiemove.com/suburb7.htm

Australian Suburb Guide: http://www.suburbguide.com.au/

Find a suburb: http://www.cityhobo.com/

Things to do first after arriving in Australia: http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/settle-in-australia/to-do-first/

Australian Taxation Office: http://www.ato.gov.au/

Medicare: http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/

Centre Link: http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/home/index.htm

100 Point Identification Check: http://www.volunteeringaustralia.org/files/TGZMPB2M5Y/100%20point%20identification%20check.doc.pdf

Private Health Insurance iSelect: http://www.iselect.com.au/

SA Australia Forum: http://www.saaustralia.org/

Australian News Website: http://www.news.com.au/

Thank you

xxx

Edited February 8, 2012 by Dream-Come-True

[Dream-Come-True]

• How to choose a school: http://blogs.news.com.au/moneymum/index.php/news/comments/public_v_private/

o http://www.naplan.edu.au/home_page.html

o http://www.asg.com.au/Assets/Files/ParentTeacherPartnerships.pdf'>http://www.asg.com.au/Assets/Files/ParentTeacherPartnerships.pdf

o http://www.asg.com.au/

[jas1]

Some great links here thank you. I really like the news aggregator you listed: news.com.au