great service in this store. Apart from all things pharmacy, they have some lovely scented product, and beauty product options.

this video store has great deals such as $1 Tuesday, on which you can hire any DVD for only one dollar. They also have a selection of very naughty goodies, which are tempting. The staff are friendly and helpful.

This store has just about everything you can need for cleaning. From vacuum cleaners to micro-fibre cloths, and cleaning fluids. The staff are quite good at explaining the products and demonstrating how they are used. They also arrange for repairs, although I have not usually found this to be the best value, and sometimes it takes a while to return.

This is a bookshop with a very friendly atmosphere, and lots of great books. It's also a relaxing place to have a cup of coffee, a snack or a light meal. There are also associated activities such as story reading for children, book club and writers group.

Whilst the quality of the products is not fantastic, this store sells costume jewelery at a very reasonable price. This enables me to purchase new jewelery when I buy a new outfit. It may not last forever, but that is OK because it is so cheap. The staff are friendly and helpful.

This is a very easy shop to access being off the main street through Orion. It is an attractive premises with lots of lovely kitchen wares. They also have a loyalty card and I have already received $20 of free gifts. The staff are friendly

This liquor outlet has fantastic bargains. I can buy wines at least $5 less than the nearby competitor. It has an extensive range, but most things are easily located because of the well signed aisles. The staff always greet you as you arrive and are very helpful if you need help. They are very friendly and there is sufficient staff available so that you don't have to wait.

I have been going to Mary Ryan's now for about 3 years. It is not just a book shop. There are a lot of other things to see there, like ABC CDs and DVDs, calendars, magazines etc. and cafe food. It also is my local book club, and I have made a number of friends there, including the proprietor and the manager, as well as the ladies who serve at the counter and in the cafe. The propietor and manager are very knowledgeable about the books and also will get special books in on order if they are available. They use the internet to find out if they are still in print. As well as all of this they and other stores in the chain have event days, which are usually talks by authors, but also a variety of other things.

Approximate cost: $30 per recent novel

I was recommended to this financial institution by my mortgage broker, and when I moved to my new suburb with my new mortgage, I started going to the local branch. The staff are very friendly and helpful especially the loans officer. On one occasion, when I withdrew on my mortgage, it took only a few minutes to finalise the transaction, which was great as I was trying to buy a car. The loans officer has been very helpful in setting me up a new loan and also in suggesting I see a financial advisor. Because of my busy hours they were very flexible, and have stayed back later than usual to assist me. I am also very happy with the internet banking they set up for me

Approximate cost: $unable to say

I discovered this store as soon as it opened practically. They have lovely clothes for women over size 14. The clothes are well made stylish and trendy, as well as some classic looks. The clothing styles are also innovative, and comfortable. I am a larger lady and I find it difficult sometimes to find clothing which is different to the run of the mill stuff, for which you may as well go to the cheaper department stores. I love the colours also, and they have some great costume jewellery. The sales consultants are always very friendly and seem to have the knack of knowing what will look good on you. I am hooked and can hardly keep myself away, although I am not usually that keen on shopping for clothes.

Approximate cost: $100