Moran Electric did electrical wiring & installation of power points, light switches, light fittings etc. The wrong items were fitted, products in crooked & lighting in wrong position. An electrician needs to know where the correct lighting position is before installation. I’m extremely disappointed with the professionalism & workmanship.

Approximate cost: $3000

I have purchased my convection microwave oven, dishwasher, a French Door Refrigerator & a TV. The TV had a crooked stand & I took the TV back for a refund as I found another TV. The staff member in the Entertainment area was rude & condescending & said he couldn’t see the crooked stand on the TV. I asked to speak to the [removed name]. The staff member went to speak to [removed name] & I got my refund finally. I made a complaint. I will not buy anything from this store again. It’s a shame because I’ve spent over $4,500 in this store.

Approximate cost: $4500

Stopped off mid afternoon (3pm) in Hamilton for a bit to eat. We parked outside the Caledonian Hotel for some food. All they had to offer us was alcohol or nuts. The older man behind the bar seemed surprised that we wanted food before 6pm & told us they only serve food at lunch time 12pm or dinner time 6pm. At least they could have coffee & pastries or cakes on offer. Golden Arches got our money. But they didn’t mine if we wanted an alcoholic beverage at 3pm. We won’t be going back there. We didn’t feel like galavanting the town, as we had a schedule to stick to.

Approximate cost: $1

Purchased the Caesar Salad & Kransky Sausage pastry from Cucina in the Food Court at the Crown Casino. The salad had mainly lettuce with very few fine slivers of egg & bacon. I asked for Caesar dressing & could hardly taste it over the mountains of lettuce. The plastic container the salad came in, almost needed a can opener as it was soooooo hard to prise open. The pastry was very nice & the service was excellent.

Approximate cost: $30

My partner & I visited Melbourne for the day & the Convention Exhibition Centre is very impressive. However, the concourse is very long (close to a kilometre) & it would be great to have a golf buggy type of vehicle for people unable to walk long distances, such as young children, the elderly & people with mobility issues, to be taken from the exits to the entrance of show doors. And in the toilets where the sanitary bins are, make those cubicles wider so people do have to rub up against the sanitary bins with their clothing. The lighting was very dingy inside the home show Otherwise, very clean & easy to get around.

Approximate cost: $36

We went for coffee & cake here. Just amazing inside. Filled with all sorts of homewares & clothing etc. The café faces Little Bridge Street near Coles Supermarket at Ballarat Centre, with an entrance there as well as an entrance from Bridge Mall. Coffee was amazing & the cakes are delicious. Great light & airiness in the café with quiet holistic background, instead of a noisy radio station playing boring golden oldies style music, which many Ballarat eateries tend to have. Very relaxing atmosphere in deed. Quality café & retail business... thumbs up

Approximate cost: $30

We paid our deposit & sign the contract to proceed with building. We had our planning meeting with our requirements & needs, as my partner has mobility issues. The person we were communicating with, wasn’t able to help us with suggestions of what we could have in our new home, to help make like easier. When I put forward an important need in my kitchen, I was informed of another idea, that would have cost extra & I wouldn’t even use. They weren’t willing to got the extra mile for us, which is the service we paid for. Important information from us was been overlooking & a product that was very important to us was completely overlooked, which meant at the time of the ensuite being built, this product may no longer have been available. We sourced this product & paid for it, but it’s importance was overlooked. Unfortunately, we have lost our deposit, but overall it was the right decision so we could find a building company the could accommodate our needs, happily with ease. We have found a wonderful builder who can foresee our needs, make helpful suggests & are more than happy to make the necessary changes; with ease. We are paying for a service & it’s one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make, so make sure you’re completely happy with your building company, or change to one that can listen & understand your needs. We are extremely happy & excited with our new builder.

Approximate cost: $3000

We stayed here again recently, as our ‘half way stopover’ & it’s always great value. The staff are always friendly & accommodated us on short notice. The rooms are always clean & milk on arrival for that long awaited cuppa. The bathroom/toilet is clean & the bed is very comfortable. Rooms are a good size to move around. And they allow pets. The only complaint is aimed at pet owners who aren’t picking up their pets poo. It’s hard to find accommodation that accommodates pets, so do the right thing & pick up your pets poo out the back of the motel & this business will always accomodate pet owners. Don’t spoil it for others. I don’t want poo on my shoe thanks. Great affordable accomodation with a small fee for your pet to stay as well.

Approximate cost: $167

My partner & I recently viewed a public housing property, that we offer to us. The property was in a high risk area for drug, burglary, vehicle theft etc. The property had burn marks on the benchtops & the bathroom vanity, consistent with a spoon being heated with a cigarette lighter for drugs, the dining room floor was badly stained, the wardrobe in the larger bedroom were suitable for a child’s wardrobe, the walls were stained & the rubbish from the other unit brought down the area to a low standard. My partner has mobility equipment he needs to function day to day. My partner was told by a staff member that the Department Of Housing doesn’t accomodate disabled tenant’s mobility requirements. You have to take a property regardless of whether your mobility equipment fits or not. That’s not the DOH’s problem. I would’ve thought that the DOH would build homes suitable for disabled people, regardless of whether disabled or abled body people move into these homes & not expect mobility equipment to be a luxury or to be compromised. It’s sad to think how many other disabled people have had to turn down property offers, due to the accommodation being unsuitable for their mobility needs & compromising there safety & wellbeing. So basically, public housing is really only suitable for people who don’t required safety or enough room for mobility equipment. My partner has contributed to society & worked hard, paid his taxes & now when he reaches out for help for accommodation, they can’t accommodate for his basic needs & he is treated like a lower class citizen, that’s expected to take accommodation that’s surrounded by drug addicts, thieves & who knows what else. That’s not how people in need should be treated.

I sure hope you aren’t next to get a chronic illness such as Parkinson’s disease, lose your home & possessions have to apply for ‘Selective Public Housing’... not the lucky country anymore.

All staff in all businesses & organisations need to remember they get paid to offer a service to the public. Do your job well or change careers. The disadvantaged population don’t need more brick walls.

Approximate cost: $176

This 7-Eleven store has a great variety of groceries, fast foods/healthy foods & car care products plus petrol. It’s a great business for the area & a much needed business. The staff are helpful & friendly. Very handy store & a great asset to the area.

Approximate cost: $85