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.
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GlassonsWomen'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%OFF2
SunnylifeHomewaresUp 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%OFF3
Lounge 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%OFF4
Scooter 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%OFF5
Merchant 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.