Aldi is one of the greatest stores ever. Not only can you get anything from food to TVs to pretty much anything you can think of there, it's all hugely cheap! Just recently they've brought in a range of Ski wear that is not only actually good quality, it's super cheap! I feel ripped off for all the other ski wear I've bought at other shops!! Service is pretty laid back, you don't get much out of the cashiers and you have to pack your own bags, but that's just part of getting the products so cheap!

I've found a decent hairdresser, at last! Their pricing is really reasonable, especially when a Junior Maintenance cut is only $40! My last cut was just right, and the stylist gave me some great advice, and cut my hair just right. They have complimentary drinks ranging from wine to espresso coffee and tea. The girls are all lovely and very friendly, and willing to give you a great cut. I will definitely be back again! They also do beauty treatments, make-up, waxing and nail treatments.

Approximate cost: $From $40 for a ladies cut

Shiki is a great local Japanese restaurant. Their food is pretty good quality, and they're not too pricey. Great location just near the Plaza! The decor is pretty average, but that's not what you go there for! There's a good variety of dishes to choose from too, from beef to chicken to seafood and noodles.

Borders do have a huge range, which is great, but I find they're ALWAYS quite a bit above the RRP, which is very annoying when it's the only place to find a particular book! It's usually pretty hard to find a staff member to ask for help, and the lines are usually pretty long, too.

Wheel & Barrow have a really great range of quality items. From books to cocktail ware to crockery to glassware, everything you need for your kitchen, they've got it! I've bought a few friends' birthday presents from here and they love the cocktail shakers and cocktail books they got!

Fossil have beautiful leather goods, from watches to bags to wallets to other accessories like travel kits. The quality is fabulous and they are reasonably priced on most items. The staff were really patient when my boyfriend was choosing a watch, as there were many, many combinations you can choose from.

Frat mainly stocks the American brand Abercrombie & Fitch, and I love their super soft and warm hoodies! Frat House always has really good sales, and you can pick up items for as little as $9.95! I bought a really good bag recently there for only $49 and it's really good quality! The staff were really friendly and eager to help me choose the right item.

Harris Scarfe always have THE best specials on the things you really need, and they have the brands that I love and trust too which is fantastic! The staff are really friendly and eager to help you out if there's a problem.

While you might pay a few dollars more at the checkout, this is my fav supermarket. Luckily for me, it's only a 5 minute drive away!
So much selection, the best thing about this supermarket is the fantastic selection of gourmet foods from pasta to biscuits to dressings to chocolates!
Not to mention the decor and layout isn't your average Coles or Safeway with the icky reds and greens, it's lovely and if anyone can remember there was an ad a few years ago where this supermarket was actually featured!

Diana Ferrari shoes, discounted, what more could you want?
They always have a grand selection of shoes from sandals to heels, boots to work shoes. Not to mention the supersofts!! YAY!
Last time I went in there I was delighted to find I'd be saving 30% off the entire store's collection, with greater savings in their back room.
Downside is, it does tend to get terribly crowded on the weekend, shopping tours love this place.

Approximate cost: $29+