If you've seen some of my reviews, it's no secret that I do quite enjoy a good bargain store - this…read moreis a good bargain store. I can't say it's a great bargain store, the range of goods isn't spectacular, but it's thorough - the store isn't particularly big, but there is plenty of convenient parking close to it as it's down the far end of the shopping centre itself. I've been there quite a few times - it's fairly close to home at a centre the family and I frequent, and it's a good fallback when the kids are desperate to burn some pocket money, or you have those everyday needs that you can save some money by using a bargain stores products.

This place is just huge - spanning across the space you'd expect two good shops in, it has a…read morebewildering range of bargain priced products. I frequent quite a few bargain stores, you hafta love somewhere you can wander around and come out with a handful of junk you almost need in return for the handful of loose change you had in your pocket at the time - the really nice thing about Spend-A-Penny is that you'll sometimes find stuff that you DO need, you just didn't know about. Case in point, it was here I found one of the most useful objects I have in my kitchen - a shot glass with graduated measurements all around the sides, for ml's, teaspoons, tablespoons, ounces, etc - it is absolutely invaluable when cooking, and it cost me two bucks... *win* They also showed some initiative over the Christmas period, having signs up to advise people they were open from 9am-12pm on Christmas day. I don't know how that went for them, but I did make a mental note in case I needed a tray for the webber or any other potentially disasterous situation popped up on the day. Could also have been handy for someone who REALLY likes leaving the Christmas shopping till the last minute. :)

This shopping district is petite but I couldn't be happier I live soo close to it…read more For its size there actually is a wide variety of shops. For one two full sized supermarkets (Coles and Woolworths) within metres of each other. As well as- * A chemist/pharmacy. * A fruit and veg. * Two cafes- including a Michele's Patisserie. * A sushi bar. * Just Cuts. * Bendigo Bank. * A few clothes shops- including a Noni B and Millers. * A health foods shop. * A nail tech. * A masseuse. * A gift shop. * A bottle-o. (Hidden away down by Woolies) * An optometrist. * The Reject Shop. * An Indian restaurant. (Outside) * Jets gym. (Outside) And yet there's still a few vacant spaces for other things to eventually move in. I think a planned newsagent is popping up soon. There's also a RediATM inside, and I'm sure there's another somewhere but I just can't remember where and what. There is a lot of parking, including roof top, underground and to the east side of the building. Each have their individual access points to the inside. There's also a lift which takes you to each level, and travellators (not escalators) so also being very easy for disability access. Next door outside is also the Newton Post Office, a Chinese restaurant, another gym, and another discount variety store. So simply said this convenient corner in Newton/Rostrevor is one of the greatest establishments in the area for basically everything!! And also if you do find yourself spending too much time here at any one point, there are two public toilets in the building. (One by Coles and one near the travellators on the main level).

It's a nice little shopping centre. It's a bit messy and for anything but food shopping there isn't…read moremuch else.

Always very pleasant and helpful. Not much to say as its a $2 shop but they have a great range of…read morethings to buy and I've often found things there that I couldn't find anywhere else.

Variety on Gorge carries a lot of the same kind of stock that you find in most bargain stores these…read moredays - household stuff, gardening bits and pieces, a little auto section (with a really handy windscreen mounted iPhone holder for less than $5, which actually holds the phone well AND allows you to keep your case on - but, uh, that's a whole other story, right??), batteries, some chocolates and lollies, soaps, stationery, etc. There's one big difference, being an independent bargain store, Variety on Gorge has selectively chosen some really nice quality products, rather than just what comes through from a head office - I quite enjoy hunting through their stock without having to wonder if what I find is decent quality or not. It is a bit of a maze, but you find more interesting things that way, I'm sure :)

This discount store is located in the busy Firle Plaza but still remains one of the best I've been…read moretoo. The store itself is quite small but is jam packed with anything and everything you could ever need. Most impressive is their range of party accessories including plates and cutlery, streamers, napkins, balloons and plastic glassware. There is a huge variety of colours and lots of themed sets featuring popular cartoon characters which are perfect for children's parties. They also have a great selection of costumes and dress up accessories, although most appear to be in children's sizes. This would be, however, a great place to go if you have a dress up party and need something quick and cheap. The staff are lovely and I have overheard them on the phone going through the process of ordering an item in for a customer which shows dedicated customer service skills and is highly commendable.

There is a great range of stock here - I have two Bargain City's closer to home, but it's worth the…read moretrip here if you're looking for 'something' - it's a rabbit warren of assorted and quite mismatched paraphenalia , all quite good quality considering the very low pricing. The standout for me here is the 'junk' jewelery - having two young daughters it's an absolute given that we can drop in there for a celebratory treat for a good report card or performance at school, or for bribes to help get the chores done - there's always something new in the shiny sparkly trinkets and I prefer to spend on treats like that than a bagful of sugar and preservatives.

This location draws a wide variety of people from the surrounding area and becomes quite busy…read moreduring peak times. If you want to be quick and effective, I suggest arriving just after trading starts in the morning. It's pleasant to be welcomed at the entrance by a staff member, and the customer service is excellent, given the significant challenges they regularly face. I think the products are good if you know what to search for; however, some items fall short, like finding an umbrella or a reliable backpack. But for socks, underwear, and basic clothing, it definitely gets my approval.

Gotta hand it to the lady managing the the center pay point at the Kmart (self service) she was…read morehelpful even with the machines repeated requests for bagging. 5 stars for her. I wouldn't blame them if they get bored since the technology is pushing the employees to the side. Manager probably likes the idea of people shop lifting. Only Lowered star rating for having a pay point in the middle of the shop, encouraging employees to double check people at the door, which is not easier to prove that extra things aren't in the piled high trolley. So move the pay point to the front, or at least be more realistic, and use that extra space better than the yellow pages is right now.

Due to the tacky pink frontage and the absolutely naff name I had extremely low expectations for…read morethis store. Upon walking in I looked sceptically around only to see a lot of earrings and necklaces that I would totally buy. Then the sales girl informed me that all of the jewellery in store was 50% off and I was sold. I picked up a few pairs of earrings as presents for my work going away and they were all six dollars each: an absolute steal. And the lovely sales girl had a very marked French accent, which indicates to me that she is both very very chic, and the store is also chic by proxy. In closing: cool French staff, super cheap jewellery, and most of it is actually very nice.

As far as suburban shopping centres this place has a bit of everything: a Target, a Drake…read moreSupermarket, a Chemist, a Cherry Blossom Sushi, Cheap Variety Store, Seafood Works a Fish market store, Micheles Patisserie, a Newsagent, a Hairdresser, a Optometrist (a Spec-savers I think, but don't take my word for it) a small women's boutique, a Barossa Fine Foods, BWS, a Chicken shop, Dominos and I think that's about it... Please Correct me if I'm wrong and banking wise it has a Westpac branch and a CBA ATM. Centro Newton has a large car park, in peak times can be chaotic! So, Watch your step!

This shopping centre is local to me .. its' fine for convenience etc .. some of the staff in Target…read moreand IGA are very friendly which, to the customer is always nice & welcoming. Others are polite and courteous which is also OK. Enough variety for the foodie shopper, particularly in Italian and Mediterranean lines, for which the centre accommodates largely due to the higher ethnic population in this locality. Its' nice, has a village feel about it which is probably why it remains popular to the locals. It can get quite busy.