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Actually "complements" of nsw gov. There actually is an extra access fee for using Mascot Station (although less than the dom/international fee); used to be paid by the passenger but the nsw gov now pays it for each passenger. Train then bus works well for me. I plan home departure to arrive at...

I have a Moto tag on my keyring. Handy for finding the car keys when within Bluetooth range of my (Motorola) ph, but rarely works/locates elsewhere. As for airtags, last update 2021. Rumored update version coming later this year with a better (longer range) chip.

I'm going to apply for an Amex Qantas Ultimate card, couldn't find any referral posts on searching AFF, just this thread. I'm happy to be "referred" if anyone benefits (although I presume no extra benefit for me)

I presume their progress report was very bullish, considering the big increase I've noticed in the price of their oils in the supermarket (but was ½ price in Coles or wollies last week). Commodity price chart of EVO , staggering inc in the last few years, now appears to be moderating.

If there's a link in that email, don't use it.

A view of (not "from") my office for the next week (WFH?). Cruising around the Yasawa islands, Fiji. <redacted>

I'm in the SYD T1J lounge until 12:30...if anyone is in the F lounge that can guest id love to meet 😁

Thanks, actually outbound in the qf t1 lounge now so will check it out later

Gee only just saw your post, effectively 50,000va points for $45, was best value offer for ages. Offer now "enhanced" 20,000 velocity points 😟

for €300 total accident and excess payment. Well done.

I I recall Qantas earning more from it's fuel hedging than operations. But of course things can go the other way.

Clicking on links, seems to be down to 200,000 points now.

Me too, 8% net av return, and as I said in "growth" investment option, I used"Superguide" as my source, which states 10yr average as 9% on growth and "Performance is shown net of investment fees and tax, and before administration and adviser commissions. Our main differences are in indexation...

Sure, starting balance $1m In year 1 add $25500 ($30k before 15% tax) x 1.08 = $1107540. Repeat (+$25½, then x 1.08) 11 more times. Takes 12 years,obviously from any age, and for simplicity it doesn't account for the contribution may be spread over 12 months but conversely also doesn't account...

No in my example the top-up, depending upon how much one's SG might be, requires maybe an extra $10k pa (net) for 12 years.

I think many more people will be affected in retirement by the proposed changes, than they realise. Eg, a 55yo with $1m balance. Contributes $30k pa through SG + deductable topping up. Say, 8% av. return in growth/share option. Super balance will be>$3 by retirement age 67. Historical returns...

17! Very impressive planning irrespective of redemption or paid. And I suppose that's the point, you can get value but it requires a lot lot more planning.

In last week's SMH. I sent it to my nephew who was charged about $100 syd airport to the cbd, so sharing here too

Lost my credit card yesterday, 1st time in 50 years. It fell out of the phone wallet. Not really a "travel" mistake unless walking from a Brisbane train station to Uber counts, but relaying now my Macquarie bank app experience. Put temporary stop on card, quick and easy just a few taps. Short...

In today's AFR https://www.afr.com/wealth/tax/these-4-deductions-could-cut-your-tax-by-121-400-20250602-p5m48s Journalist states "Concessional super contributions. The first deduction which is open to people age 66 or under with less than $500,000 in their superannuation account, is the ability...