Sunday morning read for Australian shoppers. Queensland is on day two of the spring school holidays, Victoria starts tomorrow, and New South Wales runs one more school week. The Coles Nintendo eShop 20% window and the Woolworths Mastercard 10x Everyday Rewards window both close in-store tomorrow, along with the supermarket Week 38 catalogues. Myer Mid Season, Myer Toy Sale and David Jones Mid Season stay live. Here is what matters for Sunday 20 September.
Two Gift Card Deadlines Close Tomorrow, Coles Nintendo Is the Honest One
Per Brandon Loo’s Point Hacks weekly wrap, Coles is running 20% off $30, $60 and $100 Nintendo eShop gift cards in store from Tuesday 16 September to Monday 22 September. That prices the three denominations at $24, $48 and $80 respectively, with a five card per customer limit, in store only, no rainchecks, and it excludes Coles Online, giftcards.com.au and Scan Shop Pay. A Coles gift card cannot be used to buy another gift card. Today is the last full weekend shopping day before the window closes.
Per Tom Goward’s Flight Hacks weekly wrap, Woolworths has 10x Everyday Rewards points on fixed value $50 and $100 Mastercard “A Gift For You” cards in store from 16 to 22 September, capped at five per member with no activation required. A $100 Mastercard earns 1,000 Everyday Rewards points, worth roughly $5 in Rewards Dollars, but each card carries a $5.95 purchase fee. Flight Hacks calls it a net loss for savings led shoppers, and only interesting if you already run Everyday Rewards to Qantas transfers at scale.
Practical shopper read: if a Nintendo Switch is in the family and holiday screen time is on the agenda anyway, the Coles 20% is genuinely the deal of the week and today is the moment to lock it. Buy only what will be redeemed inside the 12 month code window, take the printed receipt home in case a code needs reissue, and check gift card packaging for signs of tampering before you pay.
Victoria Starts School Holidays Tomorrow, Queensland Is on Day Two
Per the Queensland Department of Education term dates page, the Queensland spring break started yesterday Saturday 19 September and runs to Monday 5 October. Per the Victorian Department of Education term dates, Term 3 finished for Victorian government schools on Friday 18 September, so the Victorian break starts tomorrow Monday 21 September and runs to Friday 2 October. New South Wales children stay in class until Friday 26 September before the eastern division break starts Monday 28 September.
Practical read for parents this morning: providers fill fast in the first weekend, so lock the second week rather than trying to book Monday. For a rainy Sunday project, per Bunnings’ in store kids activities page, free bookable DIY workshops run at most stores across the break. For eligible NSW families, per the Service NSW voucher hub, two $50 Active and Creative Kids vouchers are available in 2026, potentially $100 combined at a single registered provider. Voucher 1 must be applied for and used by 31 December 2026 and Voucher 2 by 14 July 2027. Two of today’s Top 5 picks below map to the school holiday need list: Homewares (House at 81% off for indoor project days) and Skateboarding (Kick Push at 83% off for outdoor break energy).
Myer and David Jones Keep the Holiday Fashion and Toy Windows Open
Per Myer’s latest news page, the Myer Mid Season Sale runs 9 to 28 September and the Myer Toy Sale runs 14 September to 4 October, covering the entire QLD and VIC school holiday window. Per the live Myer toy sale page, the headline is up to 20% off toys with individual reductions ranging from 15% to 50%. Per the Myer bonus offer terms, Click and Collect orders over $99 placed by 11.59pm AEST Monday 28 September earn a $10 Myer Bonus Gift Card, issued at collection, with a $20 minimum transaction, one card per customer or MYER one member, and expiry two days after issue. On a return, the bonus card must be returned or its value is deducted from the refund, and it cannot be used at Myer Food. Sunday tactic: place the Click and Collect order today so pickup falls inside the school break window.
Per the David Jones sale page, up to 50% off selected Australian designer fashion from Bec + Bridge, Aje and Bassike is live, plus 30% off selected women’s lingerie. The same page also lists selected handbags at up to 40% off and selected fragrance at up to 30% off, subject to individual product exclusions. Shopper read: use the department stores for range, credit and returns comfort, and use today’s Top 5 below for deeper single item savings on supplements (Elite Supplements at 94%), fashion (Sportsgirl at 90%) and sport clothing (Rebel Sport at 85%).
Weekend Shop: Coles, Woolworths Week 38 Closes Tomorrow, ALDI Wednesday Preview
Per Coles’ catalogue finder, the Coles Week 38 catalogue is valid Wednesday 16 September to Tuesday 22 September. Half price highlights still on shelves today include Red Rock Deli or Smith’s chips at $4.25, Arnott’s Tim Tam 165g to 200g at $3, M&M’s, Maltesers or Pods at $3.50, Schweppes mixers, soft drink or mineral water four packs at $4, Pepsi, Solo or Mountain Dew 1.25L at $2, and Morning Fresh 900mL at $5. Family shoppers get Huggies Bulk Nappy Pants at $11 and Nature’s Way Kids Smart Vita Gummies at $16, with the listed exclusions applying.
Per Catalogue AU, Woolworths Week 38 is valid 16 to 22 September in most states, with Queensland listed 15 to 22 September. Half price examples include Bulla Creamy Classics, Allen’s medium bags, Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 and Head & Shoulders Plus Shampoo 345mL, subject to the standard Everyday Low Price, Seasonal Price, Lower Shelf Price and clearance exclusions. Both supermarket cycles roll over first thing Wednesday, so today and tomorrow are the last shopping days on the current lines.
Per the ALDI Wednesday 23 September preview, next week’s mid week drop includes Wynns Estate The Siding Coonawarra Shiraz 2023 at $11.99, Pringles at $2.75, a Tim Tam Value Pack at $5.99, Ironbark Pork Scotch Fillet Roast at $11.99 per kg and Cadbury Favourites 470g at $11.99. Per ALDI, Special Buys stock is limited and varies by store, so shopping early on the Wednesday drop day is the reliable move.
The Patient Shopper, and Amazon in ACCC Court
Per Stephanie Caite Chadwick at Inside Retail, Australian shoppers are increasingly waiting for sales, comparing prices across multiple retailers and delaying discretionary purchases, a pattern reshaping how brands schedule promotions. Weekend context includes news from Harry Booth at Inside Retail that Cue Clothing has begun a receivership process and closed five stores, a reminder to check gift card balances and outstanding orders with any retailer whose financial position has been in the news.
Per the ACCC media release, the regulator has commenced Federal Court proceedings against Amazon AU and Amazon US over alleged unfair contract terms in its Prime subscription contracts. The ACCC alleges Amazon used terms allowing unilateral negative changes without a subscriber remedy, then relied on them when ads were introduced to Australian Prime Video in July 2024. Annual subscribers who had paid $79 upfront were then asked to pay an extra $2.99 per month to remain ad free. The regulator is seeking declarations, penalties, consumer redress, costs and other orders. These are allegations and have not been determined by the Court. Practical shopper note: if a Prime subscription is on your monthly bill anyway, check whether you are on the ad free tier and whether the extra $2.99 is worth it against the alternatives (Kayo, Binge, Netflix, Stan, ABC iview).
Per the Reserve Bank, the cash rate target sits at 4.35%, effective 12 August 2026, with the next Board decision due Tuesday 29 September at 2.30pm AEST. Per the ABS release calendar, Labour Force data lands Thursday 24 September at 11.30am AEST, the final labour print before the RBA decision, followed by the Monthly CPI Indicator on Wednesday 30 September at 11.30am AEST. Household budgets are in a wait and see fortnight: today’s deepest discount categories (supplements, fashion, sport, skate, homewares and women’s wear) have the room to move ahead of the September quarter close.
Top 5 Deals of the Day
Five stores. Five categories. The deepest headline discounts surfaced from a Sunday morning sweep of every retailer live on It’s On Sale.
Elite SupplementsToday’s Top DiscountSupplements94%OFF2
SportsgirlFashion90%OFF3
Rebel SportSport Clothing85%OFF4
Kick PushSkateboarding83%OFF5
HouseHomewares81%OFF% discounts shown are indicative across each store’s sale range. Individual product savings vary.
Other Deals Worth a Look
- Princess Polly: up to 81% off across the women’s wear range, a strong Sunday pick alongside the Sportsgirl and Rebel Sport picks in the Top 5.
- Myer Toy Sale: up to 20% off with individual reductions of 15% to 50% through 4 October, covering the whole QLD and VIC holiday window.
- David Jones Mid Season: selected handbags at up to 40% off and selected fragrance at up to 30% off, alongside the 50% off Bec + Bridge, Aje and Bassike fashion.
- BCF: camping, fishing and outdoor gear on sale for the QLD and incoming VIC holiday window.
What to Watch This Week
Monday 21 September opens Victorian school holidays. Monday 22 September closes the Coles Nintendo 20% window and the Woolworths Mastercard 10x window at both supermarkets, and it is the last day of the Coles and Woolworths Week 38 catalogues. Wednesday 23 September brings the fresh supermarket catalogue cycle plus the ALDI mid week Special Buys drop including the Wynns Coonawarra Shiraz at $11.99. Thursday 24 September at 11.30am AEST the ABS Labour Force release for August 2026 lands. Friday 26 September ends the New South Wales school term. Monday 28 September closes Myer Mid Season, followed by the Reserve Bank cash rate decision Tuesday 29 September at 2.30pm AEST and the ABS Monthly Consumer Price Index Indicator Wednesday 30 September at 11.30am AEST.