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I'm happy to report that DealsDirect now have a clean bill of health from Google, and it's safe to shop online for bargains once again.

 

Just like thousands of other happy DealsDirect shoppers, I clicked on a bargain in their daily email newsletter this morning, and instead of landing on a DealsDirect product page, I got a 'Reported Attack Page' warning in Firefox, with a link to a Google safe browsing diagnostic page!

 

In a surprise announcement, the online homewares retailer Home Couture, has merged with OO, one of Australia's biggest discount department stores.

 

Online shopping has been highlighted as one of the top 10 growth industries for 2010, with an expected increase of 4.7%, and a revenue of $20 billion.

 

Morphy Richards has been making domestic appliances for over 70 years, and now you can buy these stylish, innovative products at Big Brown Box. Morphy Richards don't have a huge range of products, but the cookers, irons, toasters, and kettles available look fantastic.

 

To celebrate World Consumer Rights Day on Monday, the International Consumer Protection Enforcement Network (ICPEN) launched a website to deliver better consumer protection world-wide, providing shoppers with essential information to avoid scams, shop safely online, and how to lodge a complaint for cross-border disputes.

 

At OO, their aim is to offer the best prices, offered by any reputable Australian online retail store, and even in traditional bricks and mortar stores. Since the beginning of 2010, OO have been busy lowering prices permanently on over 500 products, including big brands like Sony, Panasonic, Acer, Dior, Gucci & many more.

 

The Australian owned electrical appliances store Big Brown Box, is now selling Dyson Vacuum cleaners online, with discount prices and free shipping.

 

DealsDirect have just launched their March clearance sale catalogue online. There are heaps of discount products available, including big savings for kitchen appliances, audio & visual equipment, health & beauty products, manchester, laptops, sports & exercise equipment, electronics and much more.

 

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is urging consumers to be aware of 'phishing' emails, as part of Fraud Awareness Week. With about two-thirds of consumer fraud now occurring online, one in 20 Australians are caught by scams.

 

It's official, OO have become the sleeve partner for the Sydney Roosters NRL football team. To celebrate their new partnership OO have a great range of Roosters merchandise, including an exclusive Roosters Jersey 2010 available only at OO.

 

With more than one-third of Australians encountering a scam in a 12 month period, Telstra has released timely advice to coincide with the Australasian Consumer Fraud Taskforce's 2010 Fraud Week campaign: 'Online Offensive - Fighting Fraud Online'.

 

Checkout DealsDirect's latest web design, with a new category navigation menu, the addition of a new "ways to save" box in the left column, a more prominent search box and a new dynamic menu system.

 

Send someone a boxed set of 12 or 24 roses, and they'll also receive the latest Norah Jones album, The Fall. Simply buy your roses online at Roses Only and the free CD album will be shipped with your order.

 

Prices have been cut in this end of month sale, so take advantage of massive price reductions across multiple product ranges.

 

Save money during this special offer with free shipping on everything in Today's OO newsletter, which includes set-top boxes, laptops, manchester, mobile phones, and more. You'll need to hurry though, this free delivery offer ends Tonight!

 

Top brand fridges with up to 50% off retail prices are in this sale, including Bosch, Westinghouse, Fisher & Paykel, Whirlpool, Samsung and more. These fridges come in a range of bottom freezers, top freezers and side by side fridge freezers.

 

Kmart has just released a new sales catalogue, and it's packed with cool clothing and footwear for the whole family. There's a great new range of Women's boots, Kids rain boots, Women's jumpers and cardigans, Children's wind jackets, Men's long sleeve shirts and much more.

 

Spend over $49 of kitchenware online at Kitchenware Direct and you can get free delivery when you use this coupon code. Save money with no shipping charges, when you choose from a large range of appliances, bakeware, cookware, barware and much more.

 

If you're looking to buy a new fridge, checkout this great offer from BigBrownBox. Save up to 30%, or up to $500 off retail prices, for selected Mitsubishi fridges.

 

Big brand names have been discounted by a further 10% for one day only at the OO department store. Items on sale include D&G watches, sunglasses & perfume, Leatherman, Victorinox & Gerber multi-tools, Belkin computer & iPod accessories, LEGO blocks & toys, Haydon power tools, and Smith & Wesson watches.

 

I think 2010 is going to be the year that Harvey Norman finally launches an online store. The move to online retail is inevitable really, and should come as no surprise to anyone who regularly shops online.

 

Save $10 with this new introductory offer in the discount Manchester department. King and Queen size cotton sheets sets with an 800 thread count, are on promotion at $59.95 and $49.95, for 2 days only.

 

There are hundreds of unique gifts and gadgets to buy online at LatestBuy, and if you shop online this weekend, you'll get free shipping when you spend over $50.

 

It's Free Day Friday over at the OO discount department store, and if you go bargain shopping today, you'll score a free bonus gift when you buy selected products online.

 

Prices have been slashed on a broad range of products this weekend at DealsDirect -- save money on bed frames, home storage products, manchester, kitchenware, gardenware, and more.

 

This toot kit contains the most common DIY tools used for jobs around the home and garden, and for a limited time, Supercheap Auto have the tool kit on sale for just $39.86.

 

You can save money on shipping when you buy rugs online, at this top online discounter.

 

Hurry into Clive Peeters during this special offer, because this discount espresso maker is only available while stocks last and only for a limited time. Save $120.95 off retail prices with this Clive Peeters web special.

 

Do some bargain shopping online this weekend and you'll pay a lot less for shipping. All standard delivery fees at this discount department store have been reduced by 50% sitewide.