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Sunday morning briefing for Australian shoppers. Fathers Day is today. The Australian Retailers Association forecast about 730 million dollars in gift spend nationally, up 1.4 per cent on 2025, though the Roy Morgan behaviour data underneath tells a subtler story: 5.5 million shoppers this year (up from 4.7 million) but average spend per person down from 145 dollars to 135 dollars. More participants, smaller splurges. Meanwhile the Monday reset is already in view: Woolworths is running 20x Everyday Rewards points on Ultimate Him, David Jones, Peter Alexander, Timezone, Webjet and RedBalloon gift cards through Tuesday, and the RBA sets its 29 September call in 23 days. Today s live sale scan puts Showpo at up to 80 per cent off as the headline discount, alongside Dusk, Mossman, Eckersley s, Nine West and Typo.

Fathers Day Today: What The Numbers Really Say About How Australians Are Spending

Per the Australian Retail Council research with Roy Morgan, about 5.5 million Australians (23 per cent of the population) planned to buy a Fathers Day gift today, up from 4.7 million (20 per cent) in 2025. The headline number, courtesy of the Australian Retailers Association, is around 730 million dollars in national spend, up 10 million dollars or 1.4 per cent year on year. But dig one layer down and the average shopper expects to spend 135 dollars this year, down from 145 dollars in 2025, a 6.9 per cent drop per head. That is not a headline retailers love, but it is exactly consistent with the winter Daily Brief editorial line: more Australians are participating in retail moments, and each one is being carefully budgeted. Fathers Day 2026 becomes the September signal that discretionary discipline is real, not a slogan.

The most useful data on where today s dollars actually land comes from ANZ s analysis of 2025 Fathers Day weekend spending released on 2 September. Last year Australians spent more than 656 million dollars over the weekend, with the biggest uplift versus a normal weekend at newsagents and book retailers (+25.8 per cent spending, +32.2 per cent transactions), takeaway alcohol (+19.2 per cent), music (+17.6 per cent transactions), cinemas (+15.5 per cent), cafes and restaurants (+13.4 per cent), sporting goods (+11.8 per cent), and jewellery (+10.5 per cent). Parks and attractions saw a +14.2 per cent lift in transaction volume, suggesting more families choosing shared experiences over another physical gift. If your Sunday is still open, the ANZ data is your compass: dad wants a book, a good coffee, a family lunch or the cinema more than the tenth power tool.

The Monday Reset: Gift Card Windows To Lock In Before Tuesday Night

Fathers Day closes tonight, but the retail week s most useful non Fathers Day play is already live. Per Point Hacks and Gift Card Database, Woolworths is running 20x Everyday Rewards points on Ultimate Him, David Jones, Drummond Golf, Peter Alexander, Timezone, Webjet and RedBalloon gift cards from Wednesday 2 to Tuesday 8 September. In store only, limit of two David Jones cards per day and five per day on the rest. Ultimate Him works at 99 Bikes, Adidas, Anaconda, Best and Less, Bonds, City Beach, Cotton On, Foot Locker, Freedom, Hoyts, JB Hi Fi, JD Sports, LSKD, Luxury Escapes, Mitre 10, New Balance, Nike, Oakley, OPSM, Peter Alexander, Puma, Rip Curl, Seed, Sunglass Hut, T2 Tea, Temple and Webster, The Good Guys, The Iconic, Total Tools, Uber, Uber Eats, Village Cinemas, Weber Store and dozens more. That is 400 Everyday Rewards points on a 100 dollar card (roughly a 9 per cent return), and doubles as a way to pre pay Christmas gifts, Uber Eats meals or that dad who is genuinely a Bunnings, JB Hi Fi or The Good Guys person. Monday and Tuesday are your last two days.

Per Gift Card Database, Coles is also running 20x Flybuys points on TK Maxx, Xbox, Stan and Drummond Golf gift cards for the same window (2 to 8 September). And Woolworths has a straight 10 per cent off TCN Him, Active, Pub and Bar, Good Food, DoorDash and Holiday and Hotel gift cards on the same terms. If you spent under 100 dollars on today s gift and have Everyday Rewards Dollars accumulating, this is the moment to top the household budget out for the September quarter. Practical tip: the 20x offer earns points immediately at checkout, but the underlying gift card stays valid for three years, so this is genuine deferred spend rather than an impulse trigger.

What Steers The Retail Week Ahead: RBA, Consumer Confidence, FY26 Signals

The single most important calendar item for Australian shoppers this month remains the Reserve Bank of Australia decision at 2:30pm on Tuesday 29 September, 23 days from today. Per the RBA, the cash rate target is 4.35 per cent, unchanged since 12 August (the 8 members to 1 hold decision described in the RBA August statement). Bank forecasts diverge: NAB expects a 25 basis point hike to 4.60 per cent on 29 September, ANZ and Commonwealth Bank expect the same hike in November, and Westpac is calling hold for the rest of 2026. Per Ragtrader, cash rate fears already dragged the consumer confidence index down last week after four consecutive gains. Translate that into a shopping plan: any household spending decision above about 500 dollars that can wait until 30 September should wait, because a hike on the 29th would flow immediately into any variable mortgage repayment and a hold means an unchanged budget for another six weeks.

Two FY26 signals from the majors landed on Friday. Per Retail Show Australia, Bunnings full year revenue reached 20.4 billion dollars with digital sales at 7.6 per cent of the total, and Woolworths ecommerce reached 10.6 billion dollars for FY26, up 15.9 per cent. Coles is committing another 300 million dollars to new stores, online fulfilment and automation. Read that as: the two biggest Australian retail groups are betting hard on Click and Collect and same day online, which is exactly the lane that saved the last minute Fathers Day shopper this weekend. Expect more Click and Collect capacity by Christmas, not less.

Today s Playbook: Where To Spend Your Fathers Day Dollars Now

If lunch is booked and the family gift is sorted, three shopper moves that align with the ANZ 2025 data: pick up a hardback book at any Australian owned bookseller (Dymocks, Booktopia, QBD Books, a local independent), grab a proper takeaway coffee for dad from a local cafe rather than a supermarket blend, or book cinema tickets for a Sunday afternoon session. Per Man of Many s Fathers Day sales roundup, if today s spend is still open Bunnings has a Ryobi 18V starter set at 199 dollars marked from 279 dollars via same day Click and Collect at 280 plus stores, Kathmandu is running member pricing at 30 to 50 per cent off KMDMerino baselayers with Click and Collect at every store, and RedBalloon has an instant digital voucher for the Blue Mountains steam train and Scenic World tour that lands in the inbox within minutes. All three lanes work through Sunday closing.

One last practical: the Australian Consumer Law protections that apply to any gift you buy today (proof of purchase, statutory guarantee, refund or replacement if faulty) apply just as strongly for Click and Collect and digital gift cards as they do for in store purchases. Keep the receipt or the email confirmation for any gift over about 50 dollars.

Today s Top 5 Deals of the Day

Five stores. Five categories. The deepest headline discounts surfaced from a sweep of every retailer on It s On Sale, audited at dawn.

1Today’s Top
DiscountShowpoFashion AccessUp to 80 per cent off Showpo: contemporary womens dresses, tops, denim, jumpsuits, activewear, swimwear, shoes and accessories from the Sydney founded, Australian owned label operating since 2010 and shipping to 80 plus countries. Free Australian shipping over 50 dollars, Afterpay and Zip at checkout, 30 day change of mind returns on unworn stock with tags intact, and a Sydney based fulfilment centre. The 80 per cent cut is the deepest headline discount in today s pool and covers current season dresses, tops and activewear that make a fast Fathers Day thank you gift for the wife, sister, mum or grandmother in the family lunch photo today, and an instant digital gift card is also available for tomorrow s Monday reset.80%OFF2DuskHomewaresUp to 70 per cent off Dusk: candles, diffusers, wax melts, home fragrance, cushions, throws, lamps and homewares from the Australian owned homewares chain with 130 plus stores across every state and territory. Free Australian shipping over 79 dollars, Afterpay and Zip at checkout, 30 day change of mind returns on unopened stock, and same day Click and Collect at 130 plus stores across Australia. The 70 per cent cut across the sale collection lands right on the sweet spot for the Fathers Day host s gift of thanks (candles, diffusers, throws) after the lunch, and Click and Collect through Sunday afternoon at 130 plus stores means you can pick up on the way home from the family gathering.70%OFF3MossmanWomen's WearUp to 70 per cent off Mossman: contemporary womens dresses, tops, knitwear, blazers, coats, pants and skirts from the Melbourne founded, Australian owned label operating since 2011 with 20 plus stockists nationally plus a flagship store in Sydney. Free Australian shipping over 100 dollars, Afterpay at checkout, 14 day change of mind returns on unworn stock with tags intact, and a Melbourne based fulfilment centre. The 70 per cent cut is the strongest womens fashion discount that has not been in the last seven Daily Briefs, covering current season transitional dresses, knitwear and coats for the spring wardrobe reset (Australia officially moved into spring on 1 September) with the deepest cuts on winter carryover.70%OFF4Eckersley’sArt SuppliesUp to 60 per cent off Eckersley s Art Supplies: paints, brushes, canvases, sketchbooks, easels, framing supplies, calligraphy, printmaking, sculpture and childrens art supplies from the Australian owned art retailer with 15 stores across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Hobart, operating since 1954. Free Australian shipping over 79 dollars, Afterpay at checkout, 30 day change of mind returns on unopened stock, and same day Click and Collect at all 15 stores. The 60 per cent cut across the sale collection is the perfect follow through gift for the dad, grandad or brother who mentioned taking up watercolour or sketching over Fathers Day lunch today, and Click and Collect at 15 stores nationwide covers most family centres.60%OFF5Nine WestShoesUp to 60 per cent off Nine West: womens heels, boots, flats, sneakers, sandals, wedges, mules and handbags from the label operating in Australia via department store partners and its dedicated Australian ecommerce store since 1978. Free Australian shipping over 100 dollars, Afterpay at checkout, 30 day change of mind returns on unworn stock with original packaging and tags intact, and free returns via Australia Post. The 60 per cent cut across the sale collection covers current season leather boots, block heels and ballet flats for the spring wardrobe reset (Australia moved into spring on 1 September), and while the dad focus of today s conversation is understandable, the wife, sister, mum or grandmother on Fathers Day duty deserves a Monday morning thank you gift too.60%OFF

% discounts shown are indicative across each store s sale range. Individual product savings vary.

It s On Sale Daily Brief, Issue 98. Sunday 6 September 2026, Fathers Day. Curated by Neil Fairhead, CEO of It s On Sale. Read the Daily Brief archive.

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Saturday morning briefing for Australian shoppers. Father s Day 2026 is tomorrow, Sunday 6 September, so today is your only remaining shopping day. Posted orders placed now are at genuine risk of missing Sunday, so the reliable paths are Click and Collect, in store walk in, instant digital gift cards and experience vouchers. Meanwhile Deloitte Access Economics has just told the market retail spending growth will halve in FY27 as EOFY discount momentum fades and cost of living pressure builds. Today s live sale scan puts Princess Polly at up to 80 per cent off as the headline discount, alongside Betts, Grahams, Hallenstein Brothers, Healthy Life and Macpac.

Deloitte Warns Retail Growth To Halve In FY27 Even As Father s Day Lands

Per Deloitte Access Economics Retail Forecasts published Monday 1 September 2026, real Australian retail turnover growth is expected to slow from 2.8 per cent this financial year to just 1.5 per cent in 2026 27, roughly half the current pace. Discretionary spending growth halves from 1.9 per cent to 0.7 per cent, and the household goods category is forecast to swing from 5.8 per cent growth to a 0.2 per cent decline as fewer property transactions weigh on furniture and big ticket purchases. Deloitte s David Rumbens sums it up: “Looking ahead, household spending is expected to moderate in the September quarter as mid year discounts unwind, cost of living pressures build and the recent softening in house prices feeds through to consumer spending decisions.” That is the macro backdrop as we walk into Father s Day tomorrow.

The Deloitte call sits alongside the Australian Retailers Association forecast covered in yesterday s Brief: around 730 million dollars in Father s Day gift spend nationally, up 1.4 per cent on 2025, per the ARA media release. More shoppers, smaller splurges. Both data points reinforce the same behaviour the It s On Sale editorial line has been calling out all winter: Australian consumers are shopping deliberately, not impulsively. Enjoy tomorrow, but Deloitte is signalling that discretionary discipline needs to run through the September quarter and into Christmas. Practical takeaway for today: every Father s Day dollar spent smart today is one less dollar you will need to make up when the household goods rebate cycle winds down and if the RBA lifts the cash rate on Tuesday 29 September (NAB s call, as covered yesterday). The 4.35 per cent cash rate holds until then per the Reserve Bank of Australia, with the next decision at 2:30pm 29 September.

Tomorrow Is Father s Day: The Four Paths That Still Work Today

Australia Post standard and Express Post windows for Sunday 6 September delivery have effectively closed. Anything you order online today for postal delivery is at risk. There are exactly four reliable lanes remaining, and each one should be actioned before store closing this afternoon.

Lane one, Click and Collect. Same day pick up at most Australian owned majors is live right through Saturday: JB Hi Fi (300 plus stores), Harvey Norman (280 plus stores, Australian owned), The Good Guys (100 plus stores, Australian owned since 1952), Big W (170 plus stores via Woolworths Group), Bunnings (280 plus warehouses), Rebel Sport, Strandbags (265 plus stores), Myer (55 stores), David Jones and House. Per Bunnings OnePass, orders placed between 7am and 4pm are available for pick up the same day. Order online this morning, collect this afternoon, wrap tonight. Lane two, in store walk in. Every store above plus specialty retailers like Chemist Warehouse, Priceline, Sanity, Angus and Coote and every state s Australian owned homewares boutiques. Weekend trading hours vary, so check your local store online first. Lane three, instant digital gift card. Delivered to the recipient s inbox within minutes and printable at home. JB Hi Fi, Bunnings, Myer, David Jones, Harvey Norman, The Good Guys, RedBalloon and Adrenaline all offer instant email delivery. Lane four, experience vouchers. Per Man of Many, RedBalloon has 100 dollars off the Hunter Valley sunrise hot air balloon for two and 38 dollars off the Blue Mountains steam train and Scenic World tour, both delivered as instant vouchers. Australian owned, Australian Consumer Law protection applies, and any expiry sits 12 months out.

Three Deals Worth Locking In Before Sunday

Supercheap Auto, 25 per cent off storewide online from 5pm and in store all day today. Per OzBargain Father s Day 2026, Supercheap is running a genuine 25 per cent off RRP storewide play, active in physical stores today and online from 5pm tonight. Supercheap is Australian owned via Super Retail Group, with 320 plus stores nationally and same day Click and Collect at every store through Saturday afternoon. If the dad on the guest list is genuinely a car dad, tool bag guy or camping enthusiast, this covers dash cameras, work lights, jump starters, tool chests, 12 volt fridges and a full Ryco service kit range. Order online at 5pm, walk in for pick up before close.

Westfield West Lakes SA, 100 dollar gift card plus 20 dollar bonus, maximum one per member, ends Sunday. Per OzBargain, Adelaide shoppers with a Westfield membership can pick up a 100 dollar Westfield gift card and receive a bonus 20 dollar Westfield gift card at the Westfield West Lakes concierge. That is a 20 per cent effective return on a gift card that works across 200 plus retailers inside the centre including David Jones, Myer, Rebel Sport, JB Hi Fi and Kmart. Free Westfield Plus membership is required, sign up online in a minute. This is Adelaide only, but if the dad on the list is local to SA, it is the strongest gift card upside in today s pool.

Bunnings Ozito PXC 5.2Ah Battery Twin Pack, 129 dollars with any 18V battery trade in, 50 dollars off. Per OzBargain, take any old 18V power tool battery to a Bunnings warehouse today (any brand, any capacity, any condition) and trade it in for a fresh Ozito PXC 5.2Ah twin pack at 129 dollars, marked down from 179 dollars. Ozito is Bunnings own budget battery ecosystem, PXC batteries fit across their entire 40 plus tool range from drills to hedge trimmers, and Bunnings is Australian owned via Wesfarmers. The 5.2Ah capacity is roughly double the standard 2.5Ah pack, meaning the dad who already runs an Ozito drill can now push through a full weekend of yard work on one twin pack. Trade in stock is walk in only, so drive down this morning.

Deloitte s Pivot: Smaller Luxuries And Experiences Are Winning

One more Deloitte quote worth pulling forward for the Sunday guest list: “Households are beginning to redirect some of their constrained discretionary spending from larger items towards smaller luxuries and experiences, while categories tied to the housing market are likely to face greater pressure as consumers delay, trade down or pull back on non essential spending.” That behaviour matches exactly what today s live sale scan is showing: strong headline cuts on smaller units (Princess Polly, Betts, Grahams jewellery, Hallenstein shirts) rather than headline blockbusters on lounge suites and appliances. If you are still deciding what to grab for tomorrow, the Deloitte pattern is your compass.

Two experience plays worth flagging beyond RedBalloon. Per OzBargain, SEA LIFE Sydney is running Dad for 1 dollar on any full priced adult or child ticket, valid 6 to 10 September. That is a Sydney family Father s Day play at approximately zero incremental cost for dad s entry. Book the tickets online this afternoon, print or save to Apple Wallet, deliver the paper wallet booking as tomorrow s gift with a coffee. Second, Kathmandu is running its member pricing collection at 30 to 50 per cent off with KMDMerino baselayers at 40 per cent off, per Man of Many, and Kathmandu (Australian and New Zealand owned) runs Click and Collect at every store through Saturday afternoon. Merino baselayers are the underrated Father s Day play for any dad who works outdoors, cycles, walks the dog at dawn or plays winter sport.

Today s Top 5 Deals of the Day

Five stores. Five categories. The deepest headline discounts surfaced from a sweep of every retailer on It s On Sale, audited at dawn.

1Today’s Top
DiscountPrincess PollyWomen's FashionUp to 80 per cent off Princess Polly: contemporary womens dresses, tops, denim, knitwear, shoes, bags and accessories from the Gold Coast founded Australian owned label with 6 stores in Australia and standalone stores in Los Angeles. Free Australian shipping over 50 dollars, Afterpay and Zip at checkout, 30 day change of mind returns on unworn stock with tags intact, and same day Click and Collect at all six Australian stores. The 80 per cent cut on the sale collection is the deepest headline discount in today s pool and covers current season dresses, tops and denim for the wife, sister or daughter on the Sunday Father s Day family lunch guest list, and physical store Click and Collect through Saturday afternoon in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Perth and Adelaide sidesteps the last minute post delivery risk on the 1 day countdown.80%OFF2BettsFootwearUp to 70 per cent off Betts womens sale: heels, boots, flats, sneakers, sandals, loafers and work shoes from the Perth founded, Australian owned label operating since 1892 with 100 plus stores across Australia. Free Australian shipping over 50 dollars, Afterpay and Zip at checkout, 30 day change of mind returns on unworn stock, and same day Click and Collect at 100 plus stores across Australia. The 70 per cent cut on womens sale covers current season leather boots, block heels, ballet flats and sneakers for the wife, mum or sister on the Sunday guest list, and Click and Collect stays live at 100 plus Betts stores through Saturday afternoon so there is no post delivery risk before Father s Day tomorrow.70%OFF3GrahamsJewelleryUp to 70 per cent off Grahams: engagement rings, wedding bands, pendants, earrings, bracelets, watches and mens rings including tungsten, gold and diamond pieces from the Adelaide founded, Australian owned family jeweller operating since 1948 with 22 stores across South Australia, Victoria and Queensland. Free Australian shipping over 199 dollars, 30 day change of mind returns on unworn stock in original packaging, lifetime free ring cleaning at any store, and same day Click and Collect at every store. The 70 per cent cut on the sale collection is the strongest Father s Day jewellery play in today s pool, covering mens tungsten rings, chains, cufflinks and dress watches for the dad who genuinely wears jewellery, and Click and Collect through Saturday at 22 stores delivers zero delivery risk on the 1 day countdown.70%OFF4Hallenstein BrothersMen's FashionUp to 50 per cent off Hallenstein Brothers: mens shirts, tees, hoodies, chinos, jeans, suits, jackets, shorts, swimwear and accessories from the Australian and New Zealand owned mens label with 26 stores across Australia (from Perth to Hobart) and 40 plus in New Zealand. Free Australian shipping over 100 dollars, Afterpay at checkout, 30 day change of mind returns on unworn stock with tags intact, and same day Click and Collect at all 26 Australian stores. The 50 per cent cut across the mens sale collection covers current season Oxford shirts, merino knits, chinos and hoodies at Father s Day price points that beat the department store equivalents, and Click and Collect through Saturday afternoon is the strongest lane for the dad who genuinely needs a wardrobe refresh rather than another accessory.50%OFF5Healthy LifeHealth & BeautyUp to 50 per cent off Healthy Life: vitamins, supplements, protein powders, natural skincare, essential oils, sports nutrition, weight management, gut health formulas and premium mens grooming from the Australian owned health retailer with an online store operating since 1976 and a Sydney fulfilment centre. Free Australian shipping over 60 dollars, Afterpay and Zip at checkout, 30 day change of mind returns on unopened stock with the seal intact, and physical Sydney pick up available at their warehouse. The 50 per cent cut across the sale category covers premium mens skincare gift boxes, magnesium recovery blends, whey isolate protein tubs and joint support formulas for the health conscious dad, and while home delivery cannot land by Sunday now, the digital gift voucher lands in your recipient s inbox within minutes and works perfectly for Sunday.50%OFF

% discounts shown are indicative across each store s sale range. Individual product savings vary.

It s On Sale Daily Brief, Issue 97. Saturday 5 September 2026. Curated by Neil Fairhead, CEO of It s On Sale. Read the Daily Brief archive.

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Friday morning briefing for Australian shoppers. Father s Day 2026 is 2 days away this Sunday 6 September. The Australian Retailers Association forecasts around 730 million dollars in gift spend, up 1.4 per cent on 2025, but NAB now expects the RBA to lift the cash rate 25 basis points at Tuesday 29 September, so the Father s Day splurge lands right into a fresh mortgage squeeze. Today s live sale scan puts Colette Hayman at up to 81 per cent off as the headline discount, alongside Decjuba, Myer, Robert Gordon, Australian Leather and Sussan.

ARA Tips 730 Million Dollars For Father s Day, Now Add A Rate Hike Squeeze

Per the Australian Retailers Association media release published Wednesday 3 September 2026, Australians are expected to spend around 730 million dollars on Father s Day gifts this year, up 10 million dollars or 1.4 per cent from 2025. The framing from ARA is more shoppers, smaller splurges. Consumers are spreading purchases wider but keeping the average basket restrained, exactly the behaviour a cost of living pressured household should be showing. That is a healthy backdrop for the Father s Day weekend, but the tailwind now runs into a fresh headwind.

Per Canstar reporting on NAB s revised forecast, NAB has moved its call and now expects the Reserve Bank to lift the cash rate by 25 basis points at Tuesday 29 September, taking the target rate to 4.60 per cent. CBA and ANZ hold their hike calls for November, Westpac still expects a cut in August 2027. Trimmed mean inflation is sitting at 3.6 per cent year on year, headline at 3.5 per cent, both above the RBA s 2 to 3 per cent target band. If NAB s call plays out, a 0.25 percentage point rise adds around 91 dollars a month to repayments on a 600,000 dollar loan with 25 years remaining per the Canstar analysis. That is roughly 25 days from now, and per The West s retail reporting, Wesfarmers chief Rob Scott is already reassuring customers Kmart, Target and Bunnings will keep prices low against another rate hike threat. Australian retailers are described as facing a frosty outlook as fuel excise relief and discount stimulus fade.

Practical Friday morning implications. Every dollar you commit to a Father s Day gift this weekend is one less dollar toward what could be a higher mortgage repayment from mid October. That does not mean skip the gift, it means shop deliberately. The It s On Sale editorial line stays consistent through this rate cycle: value first, favour Australian owned retailers with local fulfilment and Australian Consumer Law protection, stack Everyday Rewards and Flybuys where sensible, and avoid the last minute impulse buy on Sunday morning. Today s Top 5 all sit inside that filter.

Two Days Out: Bunnings DeWALT Mower Kit Free Combo Expires Sunday

Per OzBargain deals starting today 4 September 2026, Bunnings is running a locked in Father s Day play on the DeWALT 36V Mower kit at 1,399 dollars, and it comes with a free 5 Piece Mixed Combo redemption valued at 1,699 dollars including a DeWALT Hedge Trimmer worth 269 dollars and a Blower worth 249 dollars. That is a genuine 3,098 dollar retail package for 1,399 dollars. Runs through Sunday 6 September, or 2 days from today, and physical store Click and Collect stays live at 280 plus Bunnings locations through Saturday 5 September. For the DIY dad or the acreage owner who has been eyeing a battery cordless mower, this is one of the strongest headline Father s Day plays on the market this weekend. Australian owned via Wesfarmers, Australian Consumer Law protection applies, and the standard DeWALT 3 year warranty covers the full kit.

The wider Click and Collect network at 30 to 60 minute turnaround right through Saturday 5 September covers most Australian owned majors: JB Hi Fi (300 plus stores), Harvey Norman (280 plus stores nationally, Australian owned), The Good Guys (100 plus stores, Australian owned since 1952), Big W (170 plus stores via Woolworths Group), Rebel Sport, Strandbags at 265 plus stores, Myer (55 stores), David Jones and House. The four reliable Father s Day lanes remaining today are Click and Collect at a local store, an instant digital gift card via email, an in store walk in on Friday or Saturday, or a home service voucher. Treat all posted orders placed today as at risk of missing Sunday.

Woolworths 20x Everyday Rewards On Gift Cards Sept 9 to 15, ShopBack Doubles Today

Two gift card plays worth locking in. Per OzBargain, Woolworths is running 20x Everyday Rewards points on selected TCN branded and Google Play gift cards from Wednesday 9 September through Tuesday 15 September, which works out to approximately 10 per cent effective return on the gift card value once you convert Everyday Rewards points back to grocery discounts. That does not help Father s Day this weekend, but it sets up the Christmas run in nicely, particularly for a dad who is genuinely a Google Play or app store buyer.

Better for today, ShopBack is running increased cashback on gift cards through 8am to 11:59pm Friday 4 September only (today), per OzBargain. Coles gift cards are 3 per cent ShopBack cashback plus a stackable 3 per cent Westpac or St George or Bank of Melbourne or BankSA gift card bonus, for 6 per cent total. Bunnings gift cards are 3 per cent ShopBack plus a 4 per cent bonus, for 7 per cent total. That is a lot better than the typical 1 to 2 per cent gift card return. If you are buying a Father s Day gift card today anyway, route it through ShopBack for the double up while today s bonus is live, and the digital gift card arrives in the recipient s inbox within minutes so it works for Sunday. Costco Australia is also live per OzBargain with a Gold Star or Business membership at 65 dollars a year and a 20 dollar bonus Costco Shop Card using promo code NEW20, running through Tuesday 30 September, for the dad who already has the wholesale bulk buying gene.

Today s Top 5 Deals of the Day

Five stores. Five categories. The deepest headline discounts surfaced from a sweep of every retailer on It s On Sale, audited at dawn.

1Today’s Top
DiscountColette HaymanBags & AccessoriesUp to 81 per cent off Colette Hayman: handbags, crossbody bags, backpacks, wallets, purses, work totes, evening clutches, luggage, sunglasses and travel accessories from the Sydney founded, Australian owned label with 100 plus stores nationally and shopfronts in every capital city. Free Australian shipping over 100 dollars, Afterpay and Zip at checkout, 30 day change of mind returns on unworn stock with tags intact, and same day Click and Collect at 100 plus stores across Australia. The 81 per cent cut across the sale range is the deepest headline discount in today s pool and covers current season handbags and purses at accessible entry points, a considered Father s Day path for the dad who is genuinely a wallet, weekender or sunglasses guy, and physical store pick up right through Saturday 5 September delivers zero delivery risk on the 2 day countdown.81%OFF2DecjubaWomen's FashionUp to 79 per cent off Decjuba: contemporary women s dresses, tailoring, knitwear, denim, coats, activewear and accessories from the Melbourne founded, Australian owned label with 130 plus stores across Australia and New Zealand. Free Australian shipping over 100 dollars, Afterpay and Zip at checkout, 30 day returns on unworn stock. The 79 per cent cut on the sale all collection covers current season dresses, oversized coats, knitwear and premium tailoring for the wife, partner or sister on the Father s Day family lunch guest list, and same day Click and Collect stays live at 130 plus Decjuba stores through Saturday afternoon so there is no post delivery risk.79%OFF3MyerDepartment StoreUp to 60 per cent off Myer: department store beauty, fragrance, homewares, kitchenware, small appliances, men s tailoring, watches and accessories from Australia s largest department store chain with 55 stores nationally, ASX listed and Australian owned. Australian free shipping over 99 dollars, Afterpay and Zip at checkout, 30 day change of mind returns on unworn full price stock, and same day Click and Collect at every store. The 60 per cent cut on the Myer offers page covers fragrance sets, electric shavers, roasting pans, whisky glasses and men s cotton robes at genuine Father s Day price points, and 55 store Click and Collect through Saturday 5 September solves the last minute post delivery risk on the 2 day countdown.60%OFF4Robert GordonHomewares & CeramicsUp to 60 per cent off Robert Gordon: hand thrown Australian ceramic dinnerware, coffee mugs, teapots, planters, vases, milk jugs, salt and pepper shakers and gift boxed sets from the Melbourne based, Australian owned pottery studio operating since 1945. Free Australian shipping over 150 dollars, Afterpay at checkout, 30 day returns on unbroken stock. The 60 per cent cut across the sale collection covers hand made ceramics that carry a story, so if the dad on your Sunday guest list drinks his morning coffee and appreciates craft made goods, a Robert Gordon mug set or hand thrown butter dish gift boxed is a Father s Day play that beats another gift card, and delivery within Melbourne metro remains viable if ordered before noon Friday.60%OFF5Australian LeatherFootwearUp to 50 per cent off Australian Leather: sheepskin ugg boots (short, tall, mini, classic), moccasins, slippers, leather belts, wallets and leather care products from the Sydney based, Australian owned label manufacturing sheepskin footwear locally since 1979. Free Australian shipping over 100 dollars, Afterpay at checkout, 30 day change of mind returns on unworn stock in original packaging, and Sydney showroom collection remains available through Saturday. The 50 per cent cut on the sale collection covers Australian made sheepskin uggs and slippers, one of the strongest wintering Father s Day gift lanes for the dad who wants a warm morning coffee run in his own driveway, and Sydney metro shoppers can walk in to the Bexley factory outlet through Saturday for a physical pick up.50%OFF

% discounts shown are indicative across each store s sale range. Individual product savings vary.

It s On Sale Daily Brief, Issue 96. Friday 4 September 2026. Curated by Neil Fairhead, CEO of It s On Sale. Read the Daily Brief archive.

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Thursday morning briefing for Australian shoppers. Father s Day 2026 is 3 days away this Sunday 6 September, and the Express Post window closed at 11:59pm last night, leaving Click and Collect, walk in shopping and digital gift cards as the only safe last minute paths. Yesterday s Q2 GDP data landed at a hotter than expected 2.1 per cent year on year (per the ABS), well above the 1.8 per cent economists consensus, and financial markets have now priced in the likelihood of a rate hike at the RBA s 29 September meeting. Today s live sale scan puts Baku Swimwear at up to 70 per cent off as the headline discount, alongside Portmans, Telstra, Lee Mathews, Jac and Jack, and Sanity.

Q2 GDP Surprise, and Now Markets Are Pricing In A Rate Hike

Yesterday Wednesday 2 September the Australian Bureau of Statistics released Q2 2026 GDP data showing the economy grew 0.4 per cent quarter on quarter and 2.1 per cent year on year, well above the 1.8 per cent forecast in the Reuters economist poll per CNBC. Per Westpac IQ, the result is running a touch firmer than expected by the RBA (whose latest Statement on Monetary Policy pencilled in 1.9 per cent) and will add to the Board s unease leading into its September meeting. Combined with July s inflation reading at 3.5 per cent (versus 3.3 per cent forecast, still above the RBA s 2 to 3 per cent target band), AAP News is running the story as Surprise GDP data final green light for rate hike, and shares wobbled yesterday as inflation fears loomed large.

Practical Thursday morning implications for the household budget. If the RBA does lift the cash rate at its Tuesday 29 September meeting, that is roughly 26 days away, and the typical variable rate mortgage passes through the change within 30 to 45 days after the announcement per Reserve Bank guidance. On a 600,000 dollar mortgage a 0.25 percentage point rate rise adds around 100 dollars a month to the repayment (approximately, actual figure depends on your remaining term and current rate). For Father s Day weekend that framing matters, every dollar you spend on a gift today is one less dollar toward what might be a higher repayment from mid October. The It s On Sale editorial line for the next 3 weeks stays consistent: value first, avoid impulse buys, favour Australian owned retailers with local fulfilment and Australian Consumer Law protection, and stack loyalty programs at Coles Everyday Rewards and Woolworths Everyday Rewards where you can. Today s Top 5 all fit that filter.

Three Days Out: Click and Collect Is Now The Only Safe Path

Father s Day 2026 lands on Sunday 6 September, exactly 3 days from today, and the Express Post window closed at 11:59pm Wednesday 2 September at most major retailers. Per the Quokit last minute Father s Day guide for Australia, the four reliable lanes remaining are Click and Collect at a local store, an instant digital gift card, an in store walk in, or a home service voucher. The Australia Post standard service is no longer guaranteed by Sunday from anywhere except same city origin, and even that is not universal, so treat all posted orders as at risk if you place them today.

The Click and Collect network at 30 to 60 minute turnaround right through Saturday 5 September covers most Australian owned majors: JB Hi Fi (300 plus stores, ideal for the Father s Day 4K and Blu ray sale below), Harvey Norman (280 plus stores nationally), The Good Guys (100 plus stores, Australian owned since 1952), Big W (170 plus stores via Woolworths Group), Bunnings (280 plus stores, ideal for the Ozito battery trade in play below), Rebel Sport, Strandbags at 265 plus stores, Myer and David Jones. Instant digital gift cards eliminate delivery risk entirely, so JB Hi Fi digital gift cards, RedBalloon experience vouchers, Audible memberships, Australian Adventure Store vouchers and Uber Eats gift cards all deliver in the recipient s inbox within minutes. For a Father s Day 30 second decision on a lunch break today, the digital gift card path is bulletproof, and Coles is running 10 per cent off gift cards in store from Wednesday 9 September (see the next story) which does not help this weekend but matters for the run up to Christmas.

Coles GOODEATS Saves 20 Dollars Plus 10 Percent Off Gift Cards From Sept 9

Per OzBargain live deals as at 3 September 2026, Coles is running a 20 dollar off online shop promo with code GOODEATS on any 200 dollar minimum online order, running through Tuesday 8 September (exclusions apply). That is a straight 10 per cent shave on a typical weekly family grocery shop, so if you are stacking a Father s Day meal spread (steak, prawns, roast vegetables, Toblerone chocolate hamper) it lands cleanly into a single online shop with Click and Collect available. Coles is also running 10 per cent off gift cards (Uber, DoorDash, Rebel, Supercheap Auto, BCF and Super Retail Group brands) in store from Wednesday 9 September through Tuesday 15 September, so if you have a broader Father s Day plan for a dad who is a Rebel Sport or BCF customer, that in store gift card play is your set up for next week.

Standard grocery stacking rules apply this week. Layer the GOODEATS code with your Coles Flybuys points to earn on the total shop, plus any current personalised offers in the Flybuys app (frequent shoppers regularly see targeted 4x or 6x points offers on selected departments), plus the Coles Plus 10 per cent off shops for members if you are on the annual plan. The Coles Choice sale that opened at 5pm on Tuesday 1 September runs concurrently through Monday 8 September and covers Choice branded lines, which pairs well with the GOODEATS code for a weekend shop. The comparable Woolworths Everyday Rewards approach is to check the app for member only pricing on 4 N Twenty pies, Ferrero Rocher gift packs and Energizer batteries (all currently at 45 to 55 per cent off catalogue per this week s new catalogue running through Tuesday 8 September per the OzBargain half price report).

JB Hi Fi 20 Percent Off Movies Through Sept 6, Bunnings Ozito Battery Trade In

Two locked in Father s Day plays for today. Per OzBargain, JB Hi Fi is running 20 per cent off DVDs, Blu rays and 4K UHD titles through Sunday 6 September (Father s Day itself), plus buy 2 get 1 free on selected movies, TV shows 2 for 40 dollars, and clearance titles from Umbrella Entertainment. Click and Collect and in store are both live, so a Father s Day 4K box set for the movie loving dad is genuinely doable today, Friday or Saturday morning at any of the 300 plus JB Hi Fi stores nationally.

Second, Bunnings is running an Ozito battery trade in through Sunday 19 October per OzBargain: bring in any old 18V battery from any brand (Ryobi, Ozito, DeWalt, AEG, dead cordless drill batteries, any of it) and get 50 dollars off the Ozito PXC 5.2Ah Battery Twin Pack, taking it to 129 dollars in store. That is a practical Father s Day gift for the DIY dad who already owns Ozito PXC tools and needs runtime, or as a starter kit paired with an Ozito PXC bare tool at 79 dollars. The trade in path also solves the awkward pile of dead lithium ion batteries most Australian households have accumulated, since Bunnings will recycle them under B cycle. Physical store only, so Click and Collect stays live at 280 plus Bunnings locations through Saturday 5 September for a weekend pick up. Australian owned via Wesfarmers, Australian Consumer Law protection applies, and the standard Ozito 3 year warranty covers the twin pack.

Today s Top 5 Deals of the Day

Five stores. Five categories. The deepest headline discounts surfaced from a sweep of every retailer on It s On Sale, audited at dawn.

1Today’s Top
DiscountBaku SwimwearSwim & BeachUp to 70 per cent off Baku Swimwear: swimsuits, one pieces, bikinis, rashvests, kids swimwear, boardshorts, resort dresses, kaftans and beach accessories from the Melbourne founded, Australian owned swim label with over 30 years in the game. Free Australian shipping over 100 dollars, Afterpay and Zip at checkout, 30 day returns on unworn stock with hygiene liner intact. The 70 per cent cut across the sale collection is the deepest headline discount in today s pool and lands right as Australians start planning summer wardrobes, with Click and Collect available at David Jones and selected Baku boutiques through Saturday.70%OFF2PortmansWomen's FashionUp to 50 per cent off Portmans: workwear tailoring, dresses, blouses, knitwear, denim, tops, occasion wear and accessories from the Australian owned Just Group womenswear label (also owner of Just Jeans, Jay Jays, Jacqui E, Peter Alexander, Dotti and Smiggle). Free Australian shipping over 100 dollars, Afterpay and Zip at checkout, 30 day change of mind returns on unworn stock. The 50 per cent cut on the Sale collection covers current season tailoring, cocktail dresses and desk to dinner separates that suit the spring racing carnival and Father s Day family lunch dress code.50%OFF3TelstraElectronics & TelcoUp to 50 per cent off Telstra: mobile phones, smartwatches, tablets, wireless earbuds, home Wi Fi routers, prepaid SIM starter kits and phone accessories from Australia s largest telco with over 350 stores nationally. Interest free plans on selected devices, Click and Collect at 350 plus stores nationally, 30 day change of mind on unopened accessories, Australian Consumer Law device warranty coverage. The 50 per cent cut on selected mobile phone deals and accessories is a strong practical Father s Day path for the dad who needs a phone upgrade, wireless earbuds or a smart watch, and physical store pick up right through Saturday delivers zero delivery risk on the 3 day countdown.50%OFF4Lee MathewsDesigner FashionUp to 40 per cent off Lee Mathews: signature Australian designer dresses, blouses, cotton and linen separates, knitwear, tailoring and accessories from the Sydney founded, Australian owned label with 30 plus years running. Free Australian shipping over 250 dollars, Afterpay and Zip at checkout, 14 day returns on unworn full price and 7 day returns on sale stock. The 40 per cent cut across the sale all collection covers current season silk shirts, tailored trousers and signature Lee Mathews jersey pieces at accessible entry points, a considered Father s Day gift lane for the wife or partner in the family, and physical stock is browsable at 8 boutiques Sydney, Melbourne and online.40%OFF5Jac + JackContemporary FashionUp to 40 per cent off Jac + Jack: contemporary knitwear, cashmere jumpers, T shirts, shirting, tailored trousers and denim from the Sydney founded, Australian owned label since 2004 known for elevated basics and considered fabric sourcing. Free Australian shipping over 100 dollars, Afterpay and Zip at checkout, 30 day returns on unworn stock with tags intact. The 40 per cent cut on the Sale collection covers current season cashmere knits, T shirts and tailored trousers, a strong Father s Day pick for the well dressed dad who values quiet quality, and Click and Collect stays live at Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane boutiques through Saturday afternoon.40%OFF

% discounts shown are indicative across each store s sale range. Individual product savings vary.

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Wednesday morning briefing for Australian shoppers. Father s Day 2026 is 4 days away this Sunday 6 September, and Wednesday 2 September is the LAST practical day to place Express Post orders at most retailers, with cut off at 11:59pm tonight. Coles and Woolworths open new catalogues today running through Tuesday 8 September, with 233 items at 50 per cent or more off across both chains. Bonds launches its official re commerce marketplace for baby and kidswear today, tapping the growing circular fashion trend. Today s live sale scan puts Rebel Sport at up to 85 per cent off as the headline discount, alongside Kick Push Skate at 80 per cent, Sheike, Strandbags, Gazman and P.E Nation activewear.

Four Days Out: Tonight Is Express Post Cut Off At Most Retailers

Father s Day 2026 falls on Sunday 6 September, exactly 4 days away, and Wednesday 2 September is the final practical Express Post day at most Australian retailers. Per the Paperworld 2026 Father s Day ordering guide, Express delivery orders must be placed by 11:59pm Wednesday 2 September for expected arrival by Saturday 5 September. Per DadShop, Sydney Metro Express Post is running at 9 dollars 90 (usually 14 dollars 90) with the offer ending 11:59pm Wednesday 2 September. Per Flamin Signs and Boxes cut off dates, Australia Post Express cut off for regional areas was Monday, with capital cities cutting off today Wednesday.

After 11:59pm tonight the safe last minute paths shift to three options. First, Click and Collect at JB Hi Fi, Harvey Norman, The Good Guys and Big W stays live on stocked lines with 30 to 60 minute turnaround through midday Saturday 5 September. Second, physical store purchases at Myer, David Jones, Rebel Sport (see today s Top 5), Strandbags (265 plus stores) and Gazman work right up to close Saturday. Third, digital gift cards and experience vouchers eliminate delivery risk entirely because they arrive in the recipient s inbox instantly, from JB Hi Fi digital gift cards to RedBalloon experience vouchers to Audible memberships. For a Father s Day 30 second decision on a lunch break, the digital gift card path is bulletproof.

Coles + Woolies New Catalogues Kick Off Today: 233 Items Half Price

Per the OzBargain Catalogue Half Price Report for 2 September 2026, the new Coles and Woolworths catalogues starting today Wednesday 2 September (running through Tuesday 8 September) feature 233 items at 50 per cent or more off across both chains: 124 Coles items and 109 Woolworths items. Prepaid SIM starter kits are the deepest cuts of the week. Coles has Lyca 40 dollar Starter Pack at 73 per cent off (now 11 dollars), Lyca 25 dollar Starter Kit at 72 per cent off (now 7 dollars), Lyca 30 dollar Starter Kit at 70 per cent off (now 9 dollars). Woolworths has Lebara 30 dollar Starter Pack at 67 per cent off (now 10 dollars) and Optus 39 dollar SIM Starter Kit at 67 per cent off (now 13 dollars). Telstra 44 dollar Starter Pack is 66 per cent off (now 15 dollars) at both chains.

Grocery standouts worth stacking into a Wednesday shop. Toblerone 340g is 55 per cent off at both Coles and Woolworths (now 9 dollars, was 20 dollars) which lines up neatly for a Father s Day chocolate hamper. Ferrero Rocher 375g Pack of 30 is 45 per cent off at Woolworths (now 17 dollars 50, was 32 dollars). Four N Twenty Traditional Pies 700g Pack of 4 is half price at Woolworths (now 5 dollars 25, was 10 dollars 50). Energizer Max Plus AA or AAA batteries Pack of 16 at Woolworths is 53 per cent off (now 15 dollars, was 32 dollars 20). Standard stacking rules apply: layer these prices with Everyday Rewards or Flybuys points, plus any current personalised offers in the loyalty app, plus Everyday Extra or Coles Plus 10 per cent off shops for members. The Choice sale that opened yesterday at 5pm at Coles runs concurrently and also covers Choice branded lines through Monday 8 September.

Bonds Launches Re Commerce Marketplace for Baby and Kidswear Today

Australian iconic underwear and babywear label Bonds launched its official re commerce marketplace today Wednesday 2 September per Ragtrader. The platform lets parents resell pre loved Bonds baby and kids items, tapping what the brand calls a massive pre loved market. Bonds is Australian owned via the Hanes Australasia group and operates over 100 stand alone stores and full concession ranges at Myer, David Jones and Big W. This new resale channel aligns with a broader circular fashion trend for family brands, similar in structure to Lovevery s official Pre Loved marketplace via Modern Retail and Littlest Luxuries in the UK per Country and Town House.

Practical Wednesday morning implications for Australian parents. High turnover baby wondersuits, kids tees, singlet packs and pyjamas typically get 4 to 6 months of wear before outgrowing, and Bonds RRP for a wondersuit sits around 24 dollars 95 to 29 dollars 95 new. If the resale marketplace lists pre loved wondersuits in the 8 to 15 dollar range that is a 40 to 60 per cent saving on the equivalent new item, with the brand behind the platform managing listing quality and authenticity. Compare and contrast with existing informal channels like Facebook Marketplace or Gumtree where you carry all the risk on condition and stains. If you are still working through the Father s Day gift list today and have a first time dad in the family, a wondersuit gift is a fair 4 day out path (with digital gift cards to the resale platform as the delivery risk free version), and the launch itself is worth watching for the standard of authenticity checks and returns.

EOFY Weakness Confirmed, Q2 GDP Data Tomorrow

Per The Nightly business coverage, massive end of financial year discounts failed to spur a spending spree, with Commonwealth Bank Head of Australian Economics Belinda Allen saying the softening we are seeing in the CommBank household spending insight is broadly in line with our expectation that household spending will slow over the remainder of this year. AMP economist My Bui added it is not surprising to see spending growth slows, you would expect the three rate hikes so far to do something. Per Ragtrader July retail figures, fashion spending grew 6.6 per cent in July and overall retail spending grew 6.1 per cent year on year, so the picture is uneven category by category. Australia s Q2 2026 GDP data drops tomorrow Wednesday 3 September at 11:30am AEST per the ABS release calendar, and the Amazon ACCC Federal Court case (VID702 2026) covering the Prime Video ad free upcharge remains active with penalty exposure of the greater of 50 million dollars, three times the benefit or 30 per cent of adjusted turnover per ABC News.

Practical Wednesday admin action. If you are shopping any electronics or streaming subscription this week for Father s Day, favour Australian owned retailers with local fulfilment and predictable returns over Amazon Australia, which is a locked It s On Sale editorial rule following the ACCC action. If you paid the Amazon Prime Video 2 dollars 99 monthly ad free upcharge between November 2023 and August 2025, spend 10 minutes today searching your Gmail for the Amazon subscription billing history and screenshot your account subscription settings, because any Federal Court refund order will depend on Amazon being able to identify affected accounts and the paper trail sits with the subscriber. For today s Top 5 you are looking at genuinely Australian owned businesses (Rebel Sport via Super Retail Group, Kick Push Skate out of Brisbane, Sheike from Melbourne, Strandbags family owned, Gazman Melbourne founded 45 years running) with Australian Consumer Law protections and local Click and Collect coverage right through Saturday 5 September.

Today s Top 5 Deals of the Day

Five stores. Five categories. The deepest headline discounts surfaced from a sweep of every retailer on It s On Sale, audited at dawn.

1Today’s Top
DiscountRebel SportSport & FitnessUp to 85 per cent off Rebel Sport: running shoes, court and training shoes, activewear, cricket and footy gear, gym weights, hydration, backpacks and sports accessories from the Australian owned Super Retail Group. Rebel operates over 160 stores nationwide and offers free Australian shipping over 150 dollars, Afterpay and Zip at checkout, plus 60 day returns. The 85 per cent cut on the Sport Sale range is the deepest headline discount in today s pool and delivers a genuine Father s Day angle for the sporty dad, with Click and Collect available in 60 minutes on stocked lines right through to Saturday 5 September.85%OFF2Kick Push SkateSkate & WheelsUp to 80 per cent off Kick Push Skate: complete skateboards, longboards, cruisers, decks, trucks, wheels, bearings, helmets and protective pads from the Brisbane based Australian owned skate specialist. Free Australian shipping over 99 dollars, Afterpay and Zip at checkout, 30 day change of mind returns. The 80 per cent cut across clearance skate hardware is a strong Father s Day pick for the skating dad or the family board upgrade, and the deal window overlaps with the last practical Express Post day for arrival by the weekend.80%OFF3SheikeWomen's FashionUp to 50 per cent off Sheike: dresses, occasion wear, tops, denim, skirts, jackets and accessories from the Melbourne founded, Australian owned womenswear label. Free Australian shipping over 100 dollars, Afterpay and Zip at checkout, 30 day returns on unworn stock. The 50 per cent cut on the Sale collection covers current season occasion pieces, cocktail dresses and workwear separates, well timed for the spring racing carnival and Father s Day family lunch outfits.50%OFF4StrandbagsBags & AccessoriesUp to 50 per cent off Strandbags: handbags, backpacks, travel luggage, wallets, laptop bags and travel accessories from the family owned Australian bag specialist with 265 plus stores nationally. Free Australian shipping over 100 dollars, Afterpay and Zip at checkout, plus 60 day returns and a lifetime luggage warranty on Samsonite and American Tourister lines. The 50 per cent cut on the sale range spans premium leather handbags and wheeled luggage, and Click and Collect stays live at 265 plus stores right through to Saturday afternoon for a Father s Day travel bag or wallet pickup.50%OFF5GazmanMen's FashionUp to 30 per cent off Gazman: chinos, business shirts, knitwear, polos, jackets and shoes from the Melbourne founded, Australian owned menswear label operating for over 45 years. Free Australian shipping over 100 dollars, Afterpay and Zip at checkout, 30 day returns on unworn stock. The 30 per cent cut on the men s sale range covers current season tailoring, casual shirts and knitwear, a solid Father s Day path for the dad who dresses smart casual, with Express Post orders placed by midnight tonight arriving by Saturday.30%OFF

% discounts shown are indicative across each store s sale range. Individual product savings vary.

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Tuesday morning briefing for Australian shoppers. Father s Day 2026 lands this Sunday 6 September, five days out, and today is the last practical day to place Express Delivery orders at most major retailers. Myer Express cut off is midnight tonight for arrival by Saturday. Coles opens its week long Choice sale at 5pm AEST today, running through Monday 8 September. Medibank Live Better Rewards members can grab a 20 dollar Peninsula Hot Springs voucher for zero points from today (limit one per member). Today s live sale scan puts Glassons at up to 67 per cent off as the headline discount, alongside Sunnylife homewares, Lounge Lovers furniture, Scooter Hut, Merchant 1948 leather goods and Kathmandu outdoor at up to 40 per cent off outlet.

Five Days Out: Today Is Express Delivery Cut Off Day

Sunday 6 September 2026 is five sleeps away, and Tuesday 1 September is the practical decision point for anyone still shopping online. Per Myer s Father s Day landing page, Express Delivery orders must be placed by midnight Tuesday 1 September for arrival by Saturday 5 September, with Click and Collect stretching out to midday Saturday 5 September at your nearest store. Per dadshop.com.au s 2026 gifting guide, express delivery to metro areas ordered by Wednesday 2 September should generally arrive before Sunday, but the safest window is closing tonight. Regional postcodes are already at higher risk of arriving after Sunday.

If you have not shopped yet, the two lowest risk paths for a Tuesday afternoon lunch break are digital gift cards or in store Click and Collect. Per TechRadar Australia s last minute gift guide, subscription and experience gifts (Audible memberships, streaming subscriptions, RedBalloon vouchers) eliminate delivery risk entirely because they arrive in the recipient s inbox instantly. JB Hi Fi, Harvey Norman and The Good Guys all support Click and Collect within 30 to 60 minutes on stocked items right through to Saturday afternoon 5 September, so the physical gift path stays open all week if you shop in stock. For fashion and shoes at Merchant 1948 (see today s Top 5), the 50 per cent off leather boots and shoes are a Father s Day gift under the wire if you place the order before midnight tonight for Express Delivery, or Sydney and Melbourne metro Same Day if available at checkout.

Coles Choice Sale Opens 5pm Today, Runs Through Monday 8 September

Per the front page of OzBargain, Coles is opening a week long Choice sale at 5pm Tuesday 1 September AEST, running through 5pm Monday 8 September. This is a full store cross category discount event covering pantry staples, snacks, beverages, personal care, and household goods across selected Choice branded lines. Loyalty members earn Flybuys points on top of the sale pricing, and the timing lines up with school holiday shopping in Queensland (Term 3 school holidays start Saturday 20 September) and NSW / VIC (Term 3 holidays start 20 September / 22 September respectively) for stocking up on lunch box essentials.

Practical stack for a Tuesday grocery run: cross reference the Coles Choice sale prices against the current Coles Deliver More 30 dollars off first order code DELIVER30 (minimum 125 dollar spend) per OzBargain s Coles deals page. If you are a new Deliver More customer, the DELIVER30 code plus any Choice sale prices on top gives a solid double stack on the first delivery. Existing customers can layer Choice sale pricing with Flybuys points earning and any current Coles Rewards personalised offers in the Flybuys app. Note that Coles Everyday Extra members already get 10 per cent off two shops per month, which does not stack with all Choice offers but generally sits alongside sale pricing.

Medibank Live Better Rewards: 20 Dollar Peninsula Hot Springs Voucher From Today

Per OzBargain s front page as of Sunday 31 August, Medibank Live Better Rewards members can redeem a 20 dollar Peninsula Hot Springs voucher for zero points from today Tuesday 1 September, with a limit of one voucher per member. Peninsula Hot Springs is the Mornington Peninsula bathing and wellness destination south of Melbourne, and the 20 dollar voucher covers roughly a third of a standard adult day pass entry (bath house entry is typically 60 dollars weekdays / 75 dollars weekends). Redeem via the Live Better Rewards Store inside the Live Better app.

Father s Day angle: this is a genuine experience gift for a Melbourne or south east Victoria based dad who values wellness time. The 20 dollar voucher will not cover a full entry but pairs well with a standard bath house booking as a partial subsidy, and the voucher can be redeemed alongside gift cards purchased at Peninsula Hot Springs directly. Medibank membership is required to redeem, so this is a targeted offer rather than open market, but if your household already has Medibank private health cover the Live Better app is worth 60 seconds today to lock in the voucher before it runs out. Non Medibank households can still buy Peninsula Hot Springs gift cards direct at peninsulahotsprings.com and get instant digital delivery, useful for a Sunday morning surprise.

Amazon Prime Video ACCC Federal Court Case: Refund Records Still Matter

The ACCC v Amazon Commercial Services Federal Court proceeding (VID702/2026) remains active following its first Case Management Hearing on 31 July 2026 in the Victoria Registry. Per ABC News coverage, the regulator is targeting five unfair contract terms it says allowed Amazon to change the Prime Video service to insert advertising and to charge more than one million Australian annual subscribers a 2 dollars 99 monthly ad free upcharge between November 2023 and August 2025. Per CNBC reporting, the maximum penalty is the greater of 50 million dollars, three times the value of the benefit obtained, or 30 per cent of adjusted turnover during the breach period.

Practical action for a Tuesday admin session: if you paid the ad free Prime Video upcharge during that 21 month window, take 10 minutes today to search your Gmail for Amazon Australia subscription billing emails from November 2023 through August 2025, screenshot your Amazon account subscription settings page, and save your Mastercard or Visa statements showing the 2 dollars 99 monthly line item. Any refund order the Federal Court eventually makes will depend on Amazon being able to identify and reach affected accounts, so the paper trail sits with the subscriber. For Father s Day tech and streaming gifts this week, the safer choice remains Australian owned retailers with local fulfilment, predictable returns and Australian Consumer Law protections, which is what today s Top 5 Deals of the Day list delivers.

Today s Top 5 Deals of the Day

Five stores. Five categories. The deepest headline discounts surfaced from a sweep of every retailer on It s On Sale, audited at dawn.

1Today’s Top
DiscountGlassonsWomen's FashionUp to 67 per cent off Glassons: dresses, tops, denim, knitwear, jackets, activewear and accessories from the Kiwi founded, Australian owned womenswear label with 40 plus stores across Australia. Free Australian shipping over 100 dollars, Afterpay and Zip at checkout, and 30 day returns on unworn stock. The 67 per cent cut is the deepest headline in the pool today and covers current spring transition wardrobing, exactly the range that trims down for pre summer stock rotation.67%OFF2SunnylifeHomewaresUp to 50 per cent off Sunnylife: pool floats, beach toys, drinkware, party goods, kids toys and outdoor lifestyle picks from the Bondi born Australian owned Sunnylife brand. Free Australian shipping over 100 dollars, Afterpay and Zip at checkout, plus 30 day returns. Solid pre summer play for pool floats, cooler bags and outdoor entertaining stock, and a fun homewares angle for a lifestyle loving dad who spends weekends around the pool or beach.50%OFF3Lounge LoversFurnitureUp to 50 per cent off Lounge Lovers: sofas, dining, armchairs, beds, coffee tables, rugs and lighting from the Melbourne founded, Aussie owned online furniture specialist. Free metro delivery on most sofa and dining orders, Afterpay and Zip at checkout, 30 day change of mind returns. The 50 per cent cut on the outlet range covers ex display, discontinued and clearance stock, a real furniture reset opportunity if you have been eyeing off a lounge upgrade before the peak spring entertaining season.50%OFF4Scooter HutSkate & WheelsUp to 50 per cent off Scooter Hut: complete scooters, decks, wheels, bars, grips, helmets and protective gear from the Brisbane based Australian owned specialist. Free Australian shipping over 99 dollars, Afterpay and Zip at checkout, plus a 14 day change of mind returns window. Strong Father s Day angle for the dad who scoots with the kids or wants to keep up on the school run, and a solid pick for spring holiday activities as scooter parks stay busy through September and October.50%OFF5Merchant 1948Men's FashionUp to 50 per cent off Merchant 1948: leather boots, sneakers, dress shoes, casual footwear, belts and leather accessories from the New Zealand founded, Australia trading premium leather goods label. Free Australian shipping over 150 dollars, Afterpay and Zip at checkout, 30 day returns on unworn stock. The 50 per cent cut on the men s sale range covers leather Chelsea boots, brogues, casual sneakers and belts, and lands right in the sweet spot for a Father s Day gift under the express delivery cut off tonight.50%OFF

% discounts shown are indicative across each store s sale range. Individual product savings vary.

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Monday morning briefing for Australian shoppers. Father s Day 2026 is exactly six days away (Sunday 6 September), the RBA Board delivers a cash rate decision tomorrow at 2.30pm AEST, and delivery cut offs for most major retailers land Wednesday to Friday this week. If you have not shopped yet, this is peak week: THE ICONIC Rodd and Gunn buy 2 save 100 dollars is still live, Kathmandu member pricing sits at 30 to 50 per cent off, RedBalloon has experience gifts up to 100 dollars off, Lenovo Australia is up to 22 per cent off across ThinkPad and Legion, and BWS has a today only 27 per cent cashback via TopCashback capped at 30 dollars per member. Today s live sale scan turns up Sportsgirl outlet at up to 90 per cent off as the headline discount, alongside Elite Supplements at 80 per cent off and Costume Box at up to 75 per cent off.

Six Days Out: Father s Day Peak Week Reference Guide

Sunday 6 September 2026 is exactly six sleeps away, and this is the last full trading week that lands with confidence for online delivery. Practical action for a Monday morning wardrobe scan: check the four biggest Father s Day retailer campaigns already confirmed live by Man of Many s Nick Hall, then layer in a stackable cashback where the retailer permits it. THE ICONIC Rodd and Gunn crew knits buy 2 save 100 dollars, Oxford shirts buy 2 save 80 dollars, AS Colour buy 3 save 25 per cent, all with 3 hour Sydney and Melbourne express delivery windows still landing Friday. Kathmandu member pricing at 30 to 50 per cent off across the Father s Day collection, KMDMerino baselayers 40 per cent, packs and bags 30 per cent, free membership signup at checkout unlocks the pricing on the spot. RedBalloon Hunter Valley sunrise balloon 100 dollars off, Blue Mountains steam train 38 dollars off, Point Nepean walking tour 8 dollars off, digital gift certificates that land in the recipient s inbox instantly (zero delivery risk).

Tech and appliance angle: Lenovo Australia is up to 22 per cent off across ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, IdeaPad 5 Slim, and Legion gaming laptops, with next day dispatch from their Sydney distribution centre. Myer Father s Day durational offers run through to Sunday 6 September on tech, tailoring, fragrance and small appliances. JB Hi Fi, Harvey Norman and The Good Guys are the safest local pickup fallback if you leave it late, and most support click and collect within 30 minutes on stocked items right up to Saturday afternoon. Non tech gift angle: if your dad is a shopper who values experiences over stuff, the RedBalloon digital gift cards remove the delivery deadline entirely and are the easiest safety net if this week gets busy.

RBA Rate Decision Tuesday: 2.30pm AEST Household Budget Trigger

Per the Reserve Bank of Australia published 2026 monetary policy calendar, the RBA Board meets tomorrow Tuesday 2 September 2026 with the cash rate decision announced at 2.30pm AEST. The current cash rate target sits at 3.85 per cent after the May 2026 decision. Market expectations sit split between a hold and a 25 basis point cut, given the Westpac Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment lift to 88.9 last week (up 6 per cent M/M) alongside underlying inflation that has moderated but still runs above the 2 to 3 per cent target band. Governor Bullock speaks 3.30pm AEST at the post decision press conference.

Household budget angle for Tuesday afternoon: if the RBA holds, mortgage relief expectations shift to Q4 2026 and this week s Father s Day and homewares campaigns remain the discount peak for the quarter (retailers do not usually deepen after a rate hold). If the RBA cuts 25 basis points, a variable rate 600,000 dollar mortgage lender would see about 100 dollars per month back on their repayment (most major banks pass this through within 10 business days of the decision). Practical action for a Monday shop: if you are financing a Father s Day laptop, TV or appliance through interest free at JB Hi Fi, Harvey Norman or The Good Guys, hold the paperwork until Tuesday afternoon so any rate cut flow through is captured in your effective rate. If you are shopping on straight card, no need to wait, delivery windows are the tighter constraint.

BWS 27 Per Cent Cashback Today Only via TopCashback

Per the Medianet news release published Sunday 31 August 2026, TopCashback Australia is running a one day only 27 per cent cashback offer on BWS (owned by Endeavour Group, Australia s largest liquor retailer with 1400 stores nationwide) capped at 30 dollars per member. Offer is live today Monday 31 August 2026 only, cashback is ineligible on Champagne, Penfolds, and non alcoholic products, but sparkling wine and non alcoholic beer are eligible. New TopCashback members can stack a 25 dollar signup bonus at topcashback.com.au/prfd26 for up to 55 dollars total savings.

Practical mechanics for a Monday shop: the cashback is applied post purchase (typically 30 to 60 days) rather than at the BWS checkout, so you pay the full BWS price up front and see the cashback land in your TopCashback wallet later. To trigger the tracking, click through from TopCashback to BWS.com.au in the same browser session (do not open BWS separately or use ad blockers on the click through). Order threshold: 111 dollars in eligible spend hits the 30 dollar cap. Solid Father s Day angle for the wine lovers in the family, with the caveat that Penfolds is excluded, so this is a mid range and craft beer window rather than a top shelf Grange play. Cross reference against Dan Murphy s and First Choice if you are chasing the Penfolds range.

Amazon Prime Video ACCC Federal Court Case: Refund Records Still Matter

The ACCC v Amazon Commercial Services Federal Court proceeding (VID702/2026) remains active. Per the Piper Alderman legal insight (26 July 2026), the regulator is targeting five unfair contract terms it says allowed Amazon to change the Prime Video service to insert advertising and to charge more than one million Australian annual subscribers a 2 dollars 99 monthly ad free upcharge between November 2023 and August 2025. Penalties, declarations and consumer refunds are being sought as part of the relief.

Practical action for a Monday admin session: if you paid the ad free Prime Video upcharge during that 21 month window, take 10 minutes today to search your Gmail for Amazon Australia subscription billing emails from November 2023 through August 2025, screenshot your Amazon account subscription settings page, and save your Mastercard or Visa statements showing the 2 dollars 99 monthly line item. Any refund order the Federal Court eventually makes will depend on Amazon being able to identify and reach affected accounts, so the paper trail sits with the subscriber. For Father s Day streaming and tech gifts this week, the safer choice remains Australian owned retailers with local fulfilment, predictable returns and Australian Consumer Law protections, which is what today s Top 5 Deals of the Day list delivers.

Today s Top 5 Deals of the Day

Five stores. Five categories. The deepest headline discounts surfaced from a sweep of every retailer on It s On Sale, audited at dawn.

1Today’s Top
DiscountSportsgirlWomen's FashionUp to 90 per cent off Sportsgirl outlet: dresses, tops, denim, knitwear, jackets, accessories and beauty picks from the Australian owned Cotton On Group label. The main line sale is up to 70 per cent off with 30 per cent off accessories, jeans and beauty, plus stackable at cart discounts. Free Australian shipping over 55 dollars, Afterpay and Zip available at checkout, and the sale range covers spring transition wardrobing at the deepest cuts in months.90%OFF2Elite SupplementsHealth & FitnessUp to 80 per cent off Elite Supplements: whey and plant protein, pre workout, creatine, vitamins, greens and body composition supplements from the Sydney based Australian owned specialist. Same day dispatch on orders before 2pm AEST from their Alexandria warehouse, free shipping over 150 dollars, Afterpay and Zip at checkout, and a 30 day money back guarantee on unopened stock. Solid Father s Day pick for gym focused dads who want the deepest headline cut in the pool today.80%OFF3Costume BoxParty & CostumesUp to 75 per cent off Costume Box: costumes, wigs, masks, accessories, party supplies and school event outfits from the Sydney based Aussie owned specialist stocking Book Week, Halloween prep and end of school year themes. Free Australian shipping over 100 dollars, Afterpay and Zip at checkout, some clearance stock is even below cost price. Book Week wrapped last week but the clearance stock cycles into Halloween prep season, and September school events are already booking out.75%OFF4Academy BrandMen's FashionUp to 60 per cent off Academy Brand: chinos, tees, shirts, knitwear, sweats, outerwear and denim from the Aussie owned Brisbane founded menswear label. Free Australian shipping over 150 dollars, Afterpay and Zip at checkout, 30 day returns on unworn stock. The chinos and denim at 60 per cent off are the standout Father s Day pick, and the outerwear range covers the tail end of winter cool snaps still landing across Melbourne and Sydney.60%OFF5Culture KingsStreetwearUp to 50 per cent off Culture Kings: sneakers, streetwear, tees, hoodies, snapbacks and lifestyle picks from Nike, adidas, New Era, Champion, Stussy, and their in house Culture Kings label from the Gold Coast founded Aussie streetwear giant (now under a16z backed a.k.a. Group). Free Australian shipping over 100 dollars, Afterpay and Zip at checkout, and a 30 day free returns policy. The Spring Fits collection is where the 50 per cent cuts sit, worth a look for teen and 20s Father s Day gifts.50%OFF

% discounts shown are indicative across each store s sale range. Individual product savings vary.

It s On Sale Daily Brief, Issue 92. Monday 31 August 2026. Curated by Neil Fairhead, CEO of It s On Sale. Read the Daily Brief archive.

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Sunday morning briefing for Australian shoppers. Father s Day 2026 is exactly one week away (Sunday 6 September), and this is the last quiet weekend before the wave crests. Myer Super Weekend closes at midnight tonight (28 to 30 August), the Myer Father s Day durational offers run through until 6 September, THE ICONIC Rodd and Gunn multi buys are still live, Kathmandu member pricing is 30 to 50 per cent off, RedBalloon has experience gifts up to 100 dollars off, and Lenovo Australia is up to 22 per cent off. Delivery cut off dates for most retailers land Wednesday to Friday next week, which means online orders placed after Tuesday will start missing 6 September. Today s live sale scan turns up My House at 50 per cent off homewares as the top headline discount, alongside OPSM at 50 per cent off glasses and Oroton at 40 per cent off leather goods.

Myer Super Weekend Closes Tonight: Last-Chance Family Shopping Window

Per the Myer What s On page (updated 27 August 2026), the Myer Super Weekend MYER one Exclusive Offers run Friday 28 August through Sunday 30 August 2026, and close at midnight tonight. If you have not shopped in store or online today, this is the last chance before the campaign lifts. Myer one members get the exclusive tier of savings across fashion, homewares, beauty and appliances, and non members can join the free tier at the checkout to unlock the pricing on the spot. Alongside the weekend campaign, the Myer Father s Day Durational Offers run 17 August through Sunday 6 September, so shoppers who miss the Super Weekend still have a runway on the broader Father s Day range through next week.

Practical action for a Sunday afternoon shop: check the Myer app for stacked MYER one Exclusive Offers, browse the shortlist categories that traditionally get the deepest Super Weekend cuts (bedding and quilts, kitchen and cookware, mens tailoring and shoes, beauty gift sets, small appliances and vacuums), and add to cart before the midnight cutoff. If you are shopping for Father s Day specifically, note the Rodd and Gunn multi buys at THE ICONIC are still live (buy 2 crew knits save 100 dollars, buy 2 Oxford shirts save 80 dollars, AS Colour buy 3 save 25 per cent per Man of Many s Nick Hall), plus Kathmandu at 30 to 50 per cent off member pricing (KMDMerino baselayers 40 per cent, packs and bags 30 per cent), RedBalloon at up to 100 dollars off experience gifts, and Lenovo Australia at up to 22 per cent off across ThinkPad, IdeaPad and Legion. Online delivery cut offs land Wednesday to Friday of next week for most major retailers, so orders placed after Tuesday 1 September will start missing Father s Day itself.

News Best Deals of the Week: Strand 50 Per Cent, Plus HexClad, David Jones and Bonds

The weekly Australian retail deals sweep from news.com.au (published 24 August 2026) highlights Strand at up to 50 per cent off across handbags and suitcases, alongside HexClad cookware, David Jones womenswear and beauty, and Bonds. Strand s sale runs across their travel category (spinner suitcases, cabin luggage, weekender bags) and their leather handbag range, and the discount is applied at the checkout on marked items with no code required. HexClad, the hybrid non stick and stainless steel cookware brand co owned by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, is running its recurring end of month promotion on frypans, saucepan sets and pot sets through its Australian online store.

The consumer angle for a Sunday shopper: the news.com.au weekly deals column is a solid second layer over the Father s Day retailer offers, because it catches the campaigns that fall outside the traditional Father s Day category (luggage for the family holiday, cookware for the kitchen upgrade, and Bonds basics for everyday resupply). Strand handbags at 50 per cent off is deeper than most department store sale prices on comparable European brands, and the suitcases at 50 per cent off cover a genuinely useful pre spring travel purchase (school holidays in September and the domestic travel bookings picking up again). Cross reference against David Jones if you are already an EDR member: their EDR bonus points events regularly stack over the marked down sale price on womenswear and beauty, which is worth checking before you settle at Strand or HexClad directly.

RBA Rate Decision Tuesday: Household Budget Rate Trigger This Week

Per the Reserve Bank of Australia published 2026 monetary policy calendar, the RBA Board meets Tuesday 2 September 2026 with the decision announced at 2.30pm AEST. The current cash rate target sits at 3.85 per cent after the May 2026 decision, and market expectations sit split between a hold and a 25 basis point cut, given the Westpac Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment lift to 88.9 last week (up 6 per cent M/M) alongside underlying inflation that has moderated but still runs above the 2 to 3 per cent target band.

Household budget angle for a Sunday review: if the RBA holds Tuesday, mortgage relief expectations shift to Q4 2026, and the household budget stays under the current pressure through spring. If the RBA cuts 25 basis points, a variable rate 600,000 dollar mortgage lender would see about 100 dollars per month back on their monthly repayment (which most banks pass through within 10 business days of the decision). Either outcome is worth timing a discretionary big ticket purchase around: hold means treat this week s Father s Day and homewares sales as the discount peak; cut means retailers may lean harder into September and October homewares, appliance and furniture campaigns as consumer confidence climbs. Practical action: if you are financing a Father s Day laptop through JB Hi Fi, Harvey Norman or The Good Guys interest free plans, hold off the paperwork until Tuesday afternoon so any rate cut flow through is captured in your effective rate.

Amazon Prime Video ACCC Federal Court Case: Refund Records Still Matter

The ACCC v Amazon Commercial Services Federal Court proceeding (VID702/2026) remains active. Per the Piper Alderman legal insight (26 July 2026), the regulator is targeting five unfair contract terms it says allowed Amazon to change the Prime Video service to insert advertising and to charge more than one million Australian annual subscribers a 2 dollars 99 monthly ad free upcharge between November 2023 and August 2025. Penalties, declarations and consumer refunds are being sought as part of the relief.

Practical action for a Sunday admin session: if you paid the ad free Prime Video upcharge during that 21 month window, take 10 minutes today to search your Gmail for Amazon Australia subscription billing emails from November 2023 through August 2025, screenshot your Amazon account subscription settings page, and save your Mastercard or Visa statements showing the 2 dollars 99 monthly line item. Any refund order the Federal Court eventually makes will depend on Amazon being able to identify and reach affected accounts, so the paper trail sits with the subscriber. In the meantime, for Father s Day tech and streaming subscription gifts, the safer choice remains Australian owned retailers with local fulfilment, predictable returns and Australian Consumer Law protections, which is what today s Top 5 Deals of the Day list delivers.

Today s Top 5 Deals of the Day

1Today’s Top
DiscountMy HouseHomewaresUp to 50 per cent off My House: linen, quilt covers, throws, cushions, bath towels, kitchenware, dinnerware, glassware and decor from the Sydney based Australian homewares specialist. Free Australian shipping over 99 dollars, Afterpay and Zip available at checkout, and 30 day returns on unused stock keep the risk down if you are stocking up on quilts and throws for the tail end of winter.50%OFF2OPSMGlassesUp to 50 per cent off OPSM: prescription glasses, sunglasses, blue light lenses and premium frames from Ray-Ban, Oakley, Prada, Tom Ford, Coach and Burberry from Australia s largest optical retailer, part of the Luxottica group with stores nationwide and online fulfilment from Sydney. Free lens upgrades on select frames, Afterpay available at checkout, and OPSM stocks private health fund extras claims through Medibank, Bupa, HCF and NIB (worth checking your benefits before you shop the sale).50%OFF3OrotonBagsUp to 40 per cent off Oroton: leather handbags, wallets, laptop sleeves, travel bags, sunglasses and small leather goods from the Sydney founded Australian heritage leather house trading since 1938. Free Australian shipping over 100 dollars, Afterpay and Zip available at checkout, and their 30 day change of mind returns cover unused stock. This is one of the deeper cuts across Oroton s sale range in the past month, worth a look for a Father s Day briefcase, cardholder or overnight bag.40%OFF4StylerunnerActive WearExtra 25 per cent off Stylerunner: activewear, sneakers and lifestyle picks from Nike, adidas, ASICS, New Balance, Hoka, Puma, Lululemon (select), P.E Nation and Camilla and Marc Active from the Sydney based Aussie owned specialist. Earn 2 Qantas Points per dollar spent, free shipping over 100 dollars, Afterpay and Zip available at checkout, and their 30 day free returns policy covers unworn stock in original packaging.25%OFF5Veronika MaineWomen's WearUp to 25 per cent off Veronika Maine: shearling bombers, silk shirts, tailored blazers, wool coats, linen skirts and premium separates from the Sydney based Australian designer label (part of the Cue Clothing Co family). Free Australian shipping over 150 dollars, Afterpay and Zip available at checkout, and their 21 day returns cover unworn stock. The shearling leather bomber is a standout at 699 dollars down to 489 dollars, worth acting on ahead of the spring transition.25%OFF

It s On Sale Daily Brief, Issue 91. Sunday 30 August 2026. Curated by Neil Fairhead, CEO of It s On Sale. Read the Daily Brief archive.

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Saturday morning briefing for Australian shoppers. Father s Day 2026 lands on Sunday 6 September, exactly 8 days from today, and this weekend is the last quiet shopping window before the wave breaks. THE ICONIC is running Rodd and Gunn multi buys (save 100 dollars on 2 knits, 80 dollars on 2 Oxford shirts), Kathmandu is 30 to 50 per cent off on member pricing, RedBalloon has 100 dollars off Hunter Valley balloon flights, and Lenovo Australia is up to 22 per cent off across the whole range. Meanwhile Woolworths has just confirmed it has poured more than 100 million dollars into cutting shelf prices on 1,035 products (with CEO Amanda Bardwell warning the price war will continue indefinitely), and the Westpac Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index for August lifted 6 per cent to 88.9, the fastest one month gain since November 2025. Today s live sale scan pulls up UGG Express at 80 per cent off ugg boots as the standout headline discount.

Father s Day 6 September: The 8 Day Window Opens This Weekend

Australian Father s Day falls on Sunday 6 September 2026, and the retail run into it is already live. Per Man of Many s Nick Hall, the peak discounting window runs from roughly 24 August through 6 September, and delivery cut off dates for most major retailers land in the first few days of September, which means online orders placed after next Wednesday or Thursday will start missing the day. This weekend, today and Sunday, is the last quiet shopping stretch before every retailer with a men s category cranks up the marketing.

Deals already live and worth acting on: THE ICONIC is running Rodd and Gunn multi buy offers (buy 2 crew knits save 100 dollars, buy 2 Oxford shirts save 80 dollars) plus AS Colour buy 3 save 25 per cent. Kathmandu Father s Day member pricing runs 30 to 50 per cent off across the collection, with KMDMerino baselayers at 40 per cent off and packs and bags at 30 per cent (worth signing up to the free Summit Club to unlock member pricing at the till). RedBalloon is 100 dollars off a Hunter Valley sunrise hot air balloon flight for two and 38 dollars off a Blue Mountains steam train plus Scenic World combo. Lenovo Australia is up to 22 per cent off across ThinkPad, IdeaPad and Legion ranges, announced 5 August, and the education bonus on select laptops stacks on top for students in the household.

Retailers with Father s Day pages live but no headline discounts yet, expected to move this coming week: JB Hi Fi, The Good Guys, Harvey Norman, Kogan, Myer, David Jones, BIG W, Kmart, Costco, Dan Murphy s and BCF. The pattern from recent years is that JB Hi Fi and The Good Guys drop their sharpest tech and appliance offers 5 to 8 days out (which is Monday to Thursday next week), and Dan Murphy s waits until the last Tuesday for its whisky and craft beer bundles. Practical action for a Saturday shopper: use the quiet window today to lock in the Kathmandu and RedBalloon offers where sizes and dates matter, watch for the tech and homewares drops from Monday, and save delivery costs on Australian owned stores that offer free shipping thresholds (most start at 79 to 100 dollars).

Woolies Confirms 100 Million Dollar Price Cut Blitz: 1,035 Items Reset

Per Jessica Yun at The Sydney Morning Herald, Woolworths has allocated more than 100 million dollars to cutting shelf prices across 1,035 products, with prices decreasing across four consecutive financial quarters. CEO Amanda Bardwell told the FY26 result briefing that the price war is likely to continue indefinitely, reflecting how deeply cost of living pressure has embedded in shopper behaviour over the past three years. FY26 profit rose 18 per cent, and the Ooshies collectibles campaign boosted July and August sales, but management flagged the discounting strategy was already pulling shoppers in before the collectibles hit shelves. Nearly half of Woolworths online delivery orders in the fourth quarter were fulfilled in under two hours for an additional fee.

The Coles response: stable prices on more than 320 popular items through winter, a supplier collaboration that lowered prices on 375 brands, and expanded Coles Own Brand ranges across essential categories. Coles has not disclosed a specific dollar figure for its price reductions, but the pattern is clear: both majors have committed to price cutting as the primary defence against member basket erosion, which is why the personalised offers in Everyday Rewards and Flybuys are running deeper than they have in two years. Consumer angle for your Saturday shop: the 1,035 Woolworths shelf price cuts are marked with the black and yellow Prices Dropped tag (not the temporary red Half Price tag), which means the lower price is a sustained shelf reset, not a one week promotion. Stock the pantry deeper on Prices Dropped items you buy weekly (pasta, tinned tomatoes, rice, cleaning products, pet food) because the lower price should hold. Continue chasing the Half Price and the personalised Boost offers separately for the temporary hits.

Consumer Confidence Lifts 6 Per Cent: Household Finance Sentiment Rebuilds

The Westpac Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index for August 2026 lifted 6.0 per cent to 88.9 (still almost 10 per cent lower than a year earlier, but the fastest single month rise since November 2025). Households finances assessment of the past year jumped 12.6 per cent to 80.0, the 12 month household finance expectations reading held near 100 at 98.2, and the time to buy major household items reading was up 8.1 per cent to 93.8, which signals shoppers are unlocking discretionary spending on big ticket appliances, furniture and homewares. Westpac economist Matthew Hassan noted the improvement came as mortgage holders became less concerned about further rate rises, and said the Reserve Bank has scope to hold the cash rate after three hikes this year while it assesses whether underlying inflation has peaked. The ANZ Roy Morgan weekly consumer confidence gauge also sits at 74.7 points (up 3.5 in early August, per ANZ Newsroom).

Household impact and practical action: the time to buy major household items reading jumping 8.1 per cent tells you that this is the exact window retailers have been waiting for to move winter appliance stock. Watch Harvey Norman, The Good Guys and Godfreys next week for step change discounts on heaters, vacuum cleaners, robot mowers and coffee machines as they clear space for spring lines. Kmart, BIG W and IKEA will likely follow with sharper homewares and storage runs from Monday. For a household budget: with rate cuts still off the table until at least Q4 2026, and with fuel and grocery inflation still elevated, use the 90 day price protection policy that JB Hi Fi, The Good Guys and Harvey Norman offer (they refund the difference if the exact item drops in price within a stated window after your purchase). Buy the big ticket item this weekend on Kathmandu, Lenovo AU or a homewares store you trust, but check the receipt terms and log the SKU so you can claim the price refund if the September clearance goes deeper.

Amazon Prime Video ACCC Federal Court Case: Keep Your Receipts

The ACCC v Amazon Australia Federal Court proceeding (VID702 of 2026) remains active. The regulator is targeting five unfair contract terms it says were used to add advertising to Prime Video and to charge affected subscribers an extra 2 dollars 99 a month between November 2023 and August 2025. Variety Australia s James Manning reported ACCC chair Gina Cass Gottlieb said Amazon left subscribers with no realistic choice but to pay more to keep the ad free service they had originally signed up for. Penalties, declarations and refunds are being sought for more than one million Australian annual Prime subscribers affected during that window.

Practical action for a Saturday review: if you paid the ad free upcharge on an annual Prime subscription between November 2023 and August 2025, take 10 minutes today to search Gmail for Amazon Australia billing emails from that period, screenshot the subscription confirmation page in your Amazon account settings, and save your Mastercard or Visa statements showing the 2 dollars 99 line item. Any refund order the Federal Court eventually makes will depend on Amazon being able to identify affected accounts, and the paper trail is on the subscriber side. In the meantime, for Father s Day tech gifts, the safer choice remains Australian owned retailers with local fulfilment, predictable returns and Australian Consumer Law protections, which is exactly what today s Top 5 Deals of the Day list delivers.

Today s Top 5 Deals of the Day

1Today’s Top
DiscountUGG ExpressUgg BootsUp to 80 per cent off UGG Express: classic short and tall ugg boots, ankle slippers, kids sizes, cardy zip styles and Australian made twin face sheepskin from the Melbourne based Aussie ugg specialist trading since 2010. Free Australian shipping over 100 dollars, Afterpay and Zip available, plus their 30 day change of mind return window (unworn, original packaging) makes it safe to stock up ahead of the winter to spring transition.80%OFF2Eckersley’sArt SuppliesUp to 60 per cent off Eckersley s Art and Craft: acrylic paint sets, watercolours, canvas panels, sketching pencils, art journals, kids craft kits and beginner starter packs from the Melbourne founded Australian art supplies specialist trading since 1946. Free shipping over 99 dollars, Afterpay and Zip available at checkout, and their Melbourne, Sydney and Perth stores host free weekend workshops that are worth a look if you shop in person.60%OFF3Nine WestShoesUp to 60 per cent off Nine West: heels, boots, ankle boots, ballet flats, sandals, work pumps and evening styles from the American women s footwear brand distributed locally through the Australian Nine West site with Sydney based fulfilment. Free Australian shipping over 100 dollars, Afterpay and Zip available, and their sizing guide plus a 30 day return window (unworn, in original box) covers the gamble on a new work heel or wedding shoe.60%OFF4DuskHomewaresUp to 40 per cent off Dusk: soy candles, wax melts, diffusers, room sprays, lanterns, essential oils, wall art and homewares gift sets from the Melbourne based Australian owned homewares chain trading through 130 plus stores since 1999. Free shipping over 79 dollars, Afterpay and Zip available, plus Dusk Rewards members earn points on every purchase and unlock birthday and members only offers worth stacking on a candle top up.40%OFF5ShowpoFashion AccessUp to 40 per cent off Showpo: dresses, tops, jeans, playsuits, skirts, shoes and Father s Day appropriate gift accessories from the Sydney founded Australian women s fashion label trading since 2010 and now shipping across Australia, the US and the UK. Free Australian shipping over 60 dollars, Afterpay and Zip available at checkout, and their 21 day free returns policy covers change of mind on unworn stock.40%OFF

It s On Sale Daily Brief, Issue 90. Saturday 29 August 2026. Curated by Neil Fairhead, CEO of It s On Sale. Read the Daily Brief archive.

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Friday morning briefing for Australian shoppers. Wesfarmers closed the biggest reporting week of the year at midday yesterday, and the shape of the number tells you exactly where household budgets are going: Bunnings revenue up 4.1 per cent to 20.4 billion dollars and EBT up 5.1 per cent to 2.45 billion dollars, Kmart Group revenue up 2.8 per cent to 11.75 billion and EBT up 6 per cent to 1.10 billion, and Officeworks growing sales 3.7 per cent but EBT down 22.2 per cent to 165 million because of one off ERP replacement costs. The group lifted the full year dividend 7.8 per cent to 2 dollars 22 fully franked. Meanwhile the ABS CPI print for July revealed headline inflation reversed course to 3.5 per cent (higher than the 3.3 per cent forecast), trimmed mean stuck at 3.6 per cent, and fuel prices jumped 7.5 per cent in the month as the government partially unwound its excise relief. Rate cuts have been pushed back and rate hike risk is quietly building again. In supermarket news, the Woolworths Disney Ooshies collectibles campaign is dragging shoppers away from Coles, and today s live sale scan pulls up Mossman at 70 per cent off women s wear as the standout pick.

Wesfarmers FY26: Bunnings Powers, Kmart Lifts, Officeworks Slips on ERP Costs

Wesfarmers released its FY26 full year result at midday yesterday, closing the biggest reporting week in Australian retail. Group revenue lifted 3.4 per cent to 47.3 billion dollars, EBIT excluding significant items rose 7.3 per cent to 4.5 billion, and NPAT climbed 8.3 per cent to 2.87 billion. Return on equity hit 35.5 per cent up 1.2 percentage points, and the group lifted the full year ordinary dividend 7.8 per cent to 2 dollars 22 fully franked (final of 1 dollar 20). Shareholders had already received a 1 dollar 50 capital management distribution in December 2025, taking total shareholder distributions to 3 dollars 72 for the year. Full breakdown per Investing.com and Owen Raszkiewicz at Rask Media.

At the divisional level, Bunnings revenue grew 4.1 per cent to 20.4 billion dollars with EBT up 5.1 per cent to 2.45 billion, growth across both consumer and commercial customers and every product category and region. Digital sales lifted to 7.6 per cent of total sales (up from 6.5 per cent). Kmart Group revenue rose 2.8 per cent to 11.75 billion, EBT climbed 6 per cent to 1.10 billion, though seasonal categories were called out as challenging and Kmart New Zealand earnings suffered from an adverse exchange rate. Officeworks was the underperformer: revenue up 3.7 per cent to 3.7 billion but EBT down 22.2 per cent to 165 million, absorbing about 40 million dollars of transformation costs from restructuring and ERP replacement. Wesfarmers Health lifted EBT 18.8 per cent to 76 million on Priceline network sales growth of 12.7 per cent, and WesCEF grew EBT 18.5 per cent to 473 million on higher fertiliser and lithium prices.

The consumer read: this is the FY where Bunnings has told the market that home improvement demand is fully broad based across trade and DIY customers, and it has enough operating leverage to fund the PowerPass member exclusives programme through spring. Watch for end of aisle clearance on winter heating and outdoor firewood in the next 10 days as ranges reset for spring. Kmart Anko own brand pricing has been held flat for a full financial year now, so kitchen basics, storage, bed linen and kids clothing should stay stable through the September school holidays. Officeworks running 22 per cent below prior year on earnings does not mean the store is in trouble (revenue still grew), but it does mean Officeworks will run sharper promotions on printer ink, technology bundles and Apple education pricing to defend basket share through term four. Priceline s Sister Club programme is now the pointy end of Wesfarmers Health growth, so expect the 3x and 5x points weekends to hold through spring on skincare and beauty. Practical action for a Friday shop: if you need a heater, tap, garden tool or drill from Bunnings, check the PowerPass end of season aisle first because those are the deepest discounts of the year.

July CPI Comes In Hot at 3.5 Per Cent: Rate Cut Bets Pushed Out, Hike Risk Creeps Back

The ABS monthly Consumer Price Index for July 2026 released Wednesday came in at 3.5 per cent annual, up from what markets had expected to see fall to 3.3 per cent after a base effect drop out. The monthly change was 1.0 per cent (versus a 0.8 per cent forecast). Trimmed mean annual inflation held at 3.6 per cent, still above the RBA s 2 to 3 per cent target band, and the monthly trimmed mean jumped 0.5 per cent (the biggest single month increase in a year). Housing was the biggest driver at 5.0 per cent annual (new dwellings 5.7 per cent, rents 3.6 per cent), followed by food and non alcoholic beverages at 3.2 per cent where meals out and takeaway were up 4.5 per cent. Automotive fuel jumped 7.5 per cent in the month alone (after three months of falls) driven by higher world oil prices and the partial unwinding of the federal fuel excise relief. Reaction per Wayne Cole at Reuters included traders repricing the probability of a fourth RBA rate hike higher, the Australian dollar lifting 0.3 per cent to a 12 week high of 71.83 US cents, and three year bond futures selling off 4 ticks.

Household impact: the takeaway is that rate cuts previously pencilled in for late 2026 are being pushed into 2027, and the RBA is now watching the September and October CPI monthly prints for signs of a sustained upward move that could justify a hike. Mortgage rates hold at current levels for now, but the pressure on discretionary spending remains, which is why the FY26 retail earnings prints have skewed to value operators: Bunnings, Kmart, Priceline, Coles Own Brand and Woolworths Homebrand. Grocery basket inflation of 3.2 per cent means the average weekly shop is up about 12 to 15 dollars year on year for a family of four, and meals out inflation of 4.5 per cent means the case for cooking at home two extra nights a week keeps getting stronger. Practical action: with fuel up 7.5 per cent in the month, always link Flybuys or Everyday Rewards to your fuel dockets for the 4 cents per litre off, top up on any 10 cents per litre bonus offers that come through the app, and stack Coles or Woolworths Mastercard purchase points on top for compounding value.

Woolies Ooshies Craze Pulls Parents From Coles: Q1 F27 Basket Data

Woolworths brought back Disney Ooshies collectibles in mid July as a spend and collect promotion (customers get a free mini figurine with every 30 dollar shop) and the impact on Coles was made clear this week. Per Jonathan Barrett at The Guardian, Coles first quarter F27 supermarket sales grew just 0.8 per cent in the July to early August window, the weakest quarterly comparable result in two years. Woolworths Food Retail sales grew 7.6 per cent across the same first eight weeks of F27, and management attributed about 1.5 to 2 percentage points of that lift to the Ooshies collectibles campaign, per the Woolworths FY26 result announcement. Coles CEO Leah Weckert has conceded the short term hit but said the longer term price war is where basket share is really won.

Consumer angle: Ooshies are back in Woolworths through late September (the campaign historically runs about 10 weeks). If you have kids under 10, this is genuinely useful (Woolies weekly Half Price shelves are still there, and the free Ooshie stacks on top). If you do not have kids, the smart move is to hold your loyalty split: Everyday Rewards personalised Boost offers are running deeper in this quarter to keep members loyal, and Coles Flybuys is countering with elevated points bonuses (frequently 5,000 to 10,000 point weekend offers). Practical action: check both apps before your Saturday shop. The Half Price and Prices Dropped shelf ranges at each store will genuinely differ this week because both retailers are playing to their loyalty base. If you shop Coles, use the Flybuys Bonus offers before the weekend to lock in points; if you shop Woolies, add the free Ooshie for the kids and use the Boost personalised offers on the categories you were going to buy anyway.

Amazon Prime Video ACCC Federal Court Case Still Live

The ACCC v Amazon Australia Federal Court proceeding (VID702 of 2026) remains active, with the regulator targeting five unfair contract terms said to have been used to add advertising to Prime Video and charge affected subscribers an extra 2 dollars 99 a month between November 2023 and August 2025. Sarah Thompson and Anthony Macdonald at the AFR reported ACCC chair Gina Cass Gottlieb saying Amazon left subscribers with no realistic choice but to pay more to keep the ad free service they had originally signed up for. The regulator is seeking penalties, declarations and refunds on behalf of more than one million Australian annual Prime subscribers affected during that window.

For Australian households the practical action stays the same: if you paid the ad free upcharge on an annual Prime subscription between November 2023 and August 2025, keep the billing emails, credit card statements and receipts. Any eventual refund order will depend on Amazon being able to identify affected accounts, and the paper trail is on the subscriber s side. In the meantime, the safer choice for the Christmas retail run remains Australian owned stores with local fulfilment, predictable returns and Australian consumer law protections. Every store featured in today s Top 5, and every store in the Today s Sales pool, meets that Australian owned standard.

Today s Top 5 Deals of the Day

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DiscountMossmanWomen's WearUp to 70 per cent off Mossman: new markdowns just added across dresses, tops, knits, blazers, denim, skirts and jumpsuits from the Sydney based Australian women s wear label founded in 2011. Free Australian shipping over 100 dollars, Afterpay and Zip available, plus a 30 day return window on unworn stock and their Mossman Loyalty program stacks points on every sale purchase for a birthday voucher.70%OFF2HallensteinsMen's WearUp to 50 per cent off Hallensteins men s sale: jeans, tees, hoodies, jumpers, chinos, boardshorts and workwear basics from the trans Tasman menswear chain trading across Australia and New Zealand since 1873. Free Australian shipping over 75 dollars, Afterpay and Zip available at checkout, and a straightforward 30 day return window on unworn stock in the original packaging.50%OFF3Healthy LifeHealth ProductsUp to 50 per cent off Healthy Life Super Vitamin Sale: multivitamins, magnesium, protein powders, immunity supplements, kids vitamins and beauty supplements from the Sydney based Australian owned health retailer trading since 2011. Free shipping over 79 dollars, Afterpay and Zip available, plus their Naturopath live chat can point you at the right stack for a specific goal before you check out.50%OFF4MacpacCampingUp to 40 per cent off Macpac: hiking boots, insulated jackets, thermal base layers, rain shells, tents, sleeping bags and daypacks from the trans Tasman outdoor label founded in Christchurch and now operating stores across Australia. Free shipping over 100 dollars for Macpac Club members, Afterpay and Zip available, and every technical piece carries a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defect.40%OFF5SportitudeActive WearUp to 40 per cent off Sportitude Nike Flash Sale: running shoes, training shoes, Air Max, Pegasus, Zoom Fly, kids trainers and Nike apparel from the Melbourne based Australian owned specialist sports retailer founded in 2008. Free Australian shipping over 150 dollars, Afterpay and Zip available, plus their Run Club members get free gait analysis and early access to future Nike drops.40%OFF

It s On Sale Daily Brief, Issue 89. Friday 28 August 2026. Curated by Neil Fairhead, CEO of It s On Sale. Read the Daily Brief archive.