Hump Day Deals: Free Online Courses, Cheap PS4, Birthday Freebies

Hump day (AKA Wednesday) is arguably the most boring day of the week. So why not liven things up by grabbing one of these nifty online bargains? Deals that caught our eye this week include: Six months of free Wi-Fi from Telstra, get a PlayStation 4 for $368, the best freebies you can get on your birthday.

    Games/software

    • For those who missed out, here are last week’s best free mobile games on Android, iOS and Windows Phone!
    • The latest Bundle Stars release packs in 41 games for less than $7. Head to Kotaku for an overview of the goodies.
    • OzGamesShop is throwing a Christmas sale across a range of games, accessories and toys and merchandise. Click here to start shopping!
    • This week’s Humble Bundle focuses on all things Neo-Geo. Pay what you want for Art Of Fighting 2, Fatal Fury Special, King Of Monster, Metal Slug 2, Samurai Showdown II, Sengoku 3, The King Of Fighters 2000, and Baseball Stars 2. Pay more than the average price to also receive The Last Blade, Pulstar, Metal Slug 3, Shock Troopers, NEO Turf Masters, The King Of Fighters ’98 Final Edition, Twinkle Star Sprites and the Neo Geo 25th Anniversary Soundtrack. Pay $10 or more for all of that plus Shock Troopers: 2nd Squad, Samurai Showdown V Special, Garou: Mark Of The Wolves, Metal Slug X and The King Of Fighters 2002 Unlimited Match. As always, you can choose who gets the lion’s share of your money: the developers or the nominated charity.
    • WindowsDeal has slashed a handful of PC software titles by up to 100 per cent. (We’ve not personally tested any of these products, so be mindful of included bloatware.)
    • Udemy is offering 14 free courses across a range of learning categories. Click here to see what’s on offer.
    • Google Play is giving away a selection of popular TV episodes for free. Click here to see what’s on offer.
    • Telstra customers can currently score free Wi-Fi through the Telstra Air network. The deal is available to Telstra’s mobile and home broadband customers and will continue until June 30, 2016. That’s more than six months of free Wi-Fi. More details here.
    • Billion eBook Gift is giving away 50 classic children’s e-books. Click here to see what’s on offer.
    • Computers/Gadgets

      • Target is selling the PlayStation 4 for just $368. Head to Kotaku for more information.
      • Dick Smith’s online store is offering 1.5m HDMI Cables for just $2. [Via OzBargain]
      • Microsoft has slashed the price of its Surface Pro 3 range, with savings of up to $500 on individual models. Click here to see the deals.
      • Big W is selling the Russell Hobbs Colour Control Blender for $29 — that’s close to $70 off.

      Food/Drink

      • Hungry Jack’s has released a new batch of discount coupons. Get ’em while they’re hot!
      • Winemarket is offering 20% off when you spend $100 or more. Head to Voucher Cloud to get the deal.
      • Dan Murphy’s is selling 24 500mL cans of Asahi Super Dry beer for $65. [Via OzBargain]
      • Time for a groceries run? Here are this week’s 50% off deals from Coles.
      • Here are the latest KFC discount vouchers for ACT, NSW, VIC and Alice Springs.
      • Miscellaneous

        • Got a birthday coming up? Here are 21 awesome freebies you can score on the big day.
        • Looking for something different this Christmas? Milan Direct is having a sale on animal heads and animal puzzle tables. Click here to see the range.
        • You can also get 10% off all tables, including console tables, side tables, dining tables and coffee tables.
        • A gorgeous beauty gift is a guaranteed mummy-pleaser. Most mums don’t splash out on pampering treats regularly, so Christmas is the perfect time to make her feel even more beautiful. Here are 22 gifts ideas for mum, courtesy of POPSUGAR.
        • STA Travel has partnered with Contiki to offer young Aussie travellers $200 off return flights to Europe when they book an adventure over 7 days or longer. To get the deal, visit an STA Travel store or call 134 782.
        • Each Wednesday, ALDI runs a ‘Special Buys’ sale on a range of heavily discounted items. Today’s deals focus on children’s goodies and outdoor/summer gear. Click here to see the full range of deals.

        • Seen anything better? Share links to more online deals in the comments section below!


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