Sunday read for Australian shoppers. The Brisbane Lions are premiers, the Reserve Bank meets on Tuesday, and several good weekend offers finish tonight. Here is what a rate rise would cost a typical mortgage, which deals end today and Monday, and what the latest supermarket price check found. In today’s Top 5, Elite Supps takes first place with clearance lines up to 94% off.
What a Tuesday Rate Rise Would Cost You
CBA Head of Australian Economics Belinda Allen expects the Reserve Bank to lift the cash rate by 0.25 points to 4.60% on Tuesday, according to CommBank’s newsroom. Michael Janda at ABC News reports that all four major banks now expect a September rise.
For a mortgage holder, the cost is real. Eden Radford at Canstar reports that Canstar’s Sally Tindall estimates a 0.25 point rise would add about $91 a month to a $600,000 owner occupier loan with 25 years left, if the banks pass it on in full. The decision is due at 2.30pm AEST on Tuesday. If your budget is already tight, now is a good time to review your subscriptions and your big purchases for the month.
Lions Win the Flag, and the NRL Decider Is Next
The Brisbane Lions came from behind to beat Fremantle by seven points, 14.12 (96) to 12.17 (89), at the MCG yesterday, reports Callum Twomey at AFL.com.au. League fans have one more week to wait. Panthers and Knights play the second preliminary final today, and the Grand Final is at Accor Stadium on Sunday 4 October, according to NRL.com.
If you are thinking about a new TV before then, the JB Hi-Fi Footy Finals Frenzy runs to 7 October and the Harvey Norman TV Sale has selected deals ending Wednesday 30 September.
Last Chance: Offers Ending Today and Monday
Today is the last day for the David Jones bonus $10 Reward on eligible $250 PayPal purchases. It is also the last day of the current Supercheap Auto catalogue and its extra 10% off selected brands.
Myer’s Mid Season Sale 6-Day Closeout offers run a little longer and end at 11:59pm AEST on Monday 28 September. For school holiday gifts, the Myer Toy Sale runs to 4 October, and the Target at Kmart Big Brand Toy Sale runs to Sunday 11 October.
Supermarket Prices Up Across the Board
CHOICE found that prices for its basket of non specials groceries have risen at ALDI, Woolworths, Coles and IGA since June, reports Erin Barton at CHOICE. ALDI was still the cheapest of the four, at $40.10 for the basic basket.
Specials still matter. The current Coles and Woolworths catalogues run to Tuesday 29 September, and the new ones start on Wednesday. Coles posts a preview of its next catalogue from 5pm on Monday, so check it before you write Wednesday’s shopping list.
Top 5 Deals of the Day
Six categories, six winners. The deepest headline discounts surfaced from a Sunday morning sweep of every retailer live on It’s On Sale.
Elite SuppsToday’s Top DiscountSupplements94%OFF2
SportsgirlWomenswear90%OFF3
Rebel SportSports85%OFF4
HouseHomewares81%OFF5
Kick PushSurf & Skate80%OFF% discounts shown are indicative across each store’s sale range. Individual product savings vary.
Other Deals Worth a Look
- Baku Swimwear: up to 70% off in the sale section, a good way to get summer swimwear early.
- ALDI Wednesday 30 September: Nutella 900g for $11.99, Moccona Classic 400g for $25.99, Tasmanian salmon fillets four pack for $18.99 and Huggies fragrance free wipes 400 pack for $13.49.
- Coles half price: WaterWipes and Old El Paso Original Nachips are currently listed at half price.
- BIG W School’s Out: 20% off toys in the current catalogue.
What to Watch This Week
Tonight is the last chance for the David Jones PayPal bonus and the Supercheap Auto catalogue. On Monday 28 September, the NSW school holidays begin, Coles posts its catalogue preview at 5pm, and the Myer closeout ends at 11:59pm. The Reserve Bank decision is at 2.30pm AEST on Tuesday 29 September. On Wednesday 30 September, the ABS Monthly CPI comes out at 11.30am AEST, the new supermarket catalogues and ALDI range start, and the Harvey Norman TV deals end. Sunday 4 October brings the NRL Grand Final and the start of daylight saving, and Monday 5 October is a public holiday in NSW, the ACT, South Australia and Queensland.