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Feta cheese guide: what it is and how to use it - CHOICE
WEBNov 2, 2021 — In a 33 x 23cm baking dish, combine the tomatoes, garlic and 1/4 cup of the olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and toss to coat. Place the feta cheese in the centre of the tomatoes and garlic, top with the remaining olive oil, and sprinkle the entire dish with chilli flakes and a little black pepper. Bake for 30–40 minutes, until the garlic has ...
Are washer dryer combos worth it? - CHOICE
WEBJul 15, 2024 — The energy consumption of a washer dryer is comparable to using a standalone washing machine and condenser dryer. However, if you use a dryer regularly, you're better off using a heat pump dryer as it uses much less energy. Unfortunately the few heat pump washer dryer combos on the market are prohibitively expensive – around $3000 a …
Health funds compared: Medibank, Bupa, HBF, HCF and NIB
WEBAnd it's no wonder – about eight in 10 health insurance policies belong to the five biggest health funds. Medibank and Bupa dominate with more than half of the health insurance market share between them: Medibank (including AHM) – 27.5%. Bupa – …
Hotel booking sites compared: Booking.com, Expedia and more
WEBThe information below was gathered in early 2019. For more CHOICE recommendations, check out our top 50 product reviews. Hotel booking sites such as Booking.com, Expedia, Wotif, Agoda and Hotels.com can help you find accommodation around the world, and they can save you the hassle of trawling through hundreds of websites to find the right room.
What size air conditioner do I need? - CHOICE
WEBApr 9, 2024 — Melbourne: 2.4 kilowatts. Sydney: 2.2 kilowatts. Brisbane: 2.2 kilowatts. According to CHOICE air conditioning expert Chris Barnes, "Most commercial calculators or guides will recommend 3.5 to 5 kilowatts for a room of this size, which is often going to be a lot more capacity than you really need."
Death benefit nominations in super: What you need to know
WEBNeed to know. If you die with super remaining, your super fund will distribute this money. You can nominate where you want your money to go, but in some cases the fund has discretion on who to pay. Super Consumers Australia says the process should be straightforward and clearly communicated by your fund.
Best health insurance for seniors aged 65 and over - CHOICE
WEBFor singles earning up to $97,000 and couples/families earning up to $194,000, you'll go from a 24.6% rebate to a 28.7% rebate. When you turn 70, this increases to 32.8%. Partners and families benefit: When one member of a family or a couple is 65, the government rebate applies to the whole family or couples policy.
Breaking a rental lease – what you need to know - CHOICE
WEBIf a tenant is affected by family violence they can break a lease with seven days' notice and leave the premises immediately, after providing rental agents or landlords with the relevant forms and evidence. Undue hardship (the tribunal may still order you to pay compensation). The premises become uninhabitable.
Vegan meat alternatives: what is plant-based meat? | CHOICE
WEBWe looked at the ingredients list of plant-based mince and meat patties from The Alternative Meat Co,Beyond Meat, Coles, Eaty, Funky Fields, Naturli, NextGen2,Unreal Co and Veef. Some of the more common ingredients in these products, other than water, include: vegetable protein from soy, pea, wheat, rice or a combination.