Now is the time to stock up on goodies for Fathers Day, new babies, engagements and weddings (a lot of people propose, marry and give birth in spring) as well as Christmas.

Check out the the online retailers having a sale to celebrate Yuletide (the mid-year Christmas for us southerners) and End of Financial Year sales (EOFYS) which end 30 June.

1. Online lingerie store White Orchid which stocks Italian brands Dimache, Primavera, Farfalina and Romanian brand Jolidon/Prelude, is reducing everything by 35% by 30 June 2011. You’ll also find a  huge range of Italian stockings and tights for everyday wear and a bridal range, as well as European swimwear (a honeymoon gift?), sleepwear and shapewear. Simply enter code WOFIRST35 at checkout. All orders over $50 will receive free delivery Australia-wide.

2. Stock up on necessities for your schoolkids at SchoolBuy which fundraises for schools through online shopping with hundreds of partner stores and millions of products. You’ll find EOFY purchases such as  new laptops/computers/iPads with Dell, Apple or Lenovo that qualify for the government’s “Education Tax Refund” of up to $375 for primary school students and $750 for secondary students for educational expenses. And if you buy it before 30 June 2011, your school will also get a financial contribution!

3. Fashion retailer Birdsnest has kicked off its winter sale and will be adding to the sale throughout June.  You’ll find 50% off women’s fashion from 150 of Australia’s favourite brands including JAG, Finders Keepers, Staple the Label, ESPRIT, Marco Polo, Ladakh and more. Birdsnest offers fast delivery, customer rewards, personalised service and a no questions return policy. Fly in before 30 June 2011.

4. Is your winter-ravaged skin due for some care? Does your mum or sister need some pampering for their birthday? Organic skin care business Absolutely Gorgeous is running its 30% off storewide EOFYS for online customers until 30 June 2011.

5. Always great birthday gift ideas for your female friends and family are jewellery, bags and accessories from Baubles, Bubbles & Bags which is having a a 40% off everything sales until 31 August 2011.

6. For over 25 years, Colin Heaney was a successful glass art designer. He has parlayed his talents into designing resortwear, including kaftans, sarongs, scarves, headbands and swimear (a wonderful bridal shower or honeymoon gift idea), some of which features his successful glass art designs. You can buy some of his earlier prints, all of timeless quality at 30% off retail. Wholesalers can make enquiries for discounted pieces too!!  The sale will be available until 30 June 2011.

7. Families planning holidays in the Gold Coast should take advantage of three great offers if you book and pay online by 30 June 2011. Book a weekend seafood buffet dinner cruise on the Gold Coast on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday night online for just $49, saving $20, anytime between 1st June-30th December 2011. Enter the code M.Millions_DC by 30 June 2011. Or you could save 50% on whale watching tours at the Gold Coast. Normally $69, you’ll pay $34.50! Whale Season runs from 14th July- 31 October. Morning tour only. Enter the code: M.Millions_WW. And your kids will love the Superduck Adventure Tours, a great land and water adventure that takes you on a cruising journey on sparkling waters to view yachts, waterfront mansions, Seaworld, the Versace Hotel, super cruisers, and more. All tickets are $20 only! Travel anytime between 1st June – 30th December 2011.  This offer is not valid with Kids Ride Free offer.Book and pay online by 30 June 2011. Online bookings only. Phone bookings not applicable. Not valid with any other offers, events or discounts. Excludes public holidays and special event days; such as Christmas Day etc. No cancellations or refunds. No credits available.

8. You’ll find the perfect gifts for engaged couples, anniversaries and housewarmings at The Design Establishment which sells high quality handcrafted furniture and accessories at 15% off, and at Yardware where you’ll discover a complete range of the highest quality furniture for your garden and outdoor needs, all at 30% off. Both sales run until 30 June 2011.

9. Perfect for christenings, baby showers and new arrivals, Metromum is selling boutique baby furniture, nappy bags, clothing and accessories up to 70% off! Sale ends 30 June 2011.

10. For one day only, on Thursday 16 June 2011 from 12pm-8pm, Moi Moi Fine Jewellery, Australia’s only Moissanite and created jewels specialist store, will reduce 20% off all Moi Moi jewellery and a whopping 40% off all Miabelle Jewellery at Level 2, Shop 16, Queen Victoria Building, 455 George Street, Sydney. Moissanite is a jewel in its own right, it is not a diamond imitation, fake diamond or synthetic diamond, rather Moissanite is a unique jewel with more brilliance, fire and lustre than any other jewel. Created diamond, ruby, sapphire and emeralds possess the same chemical, physical, structural and optical qualities as mined jewels – at a fraction of the cost.

11. Igedo is a Queensland-based online women’s fashion retailer, stocking local designers, Wish, Honey & Beau, Very Very and US imports as well such as Nicole Ritchie Winter Kate label (reduced by 10%). All stock is on sale including new winter stock. Currently dresses/tops/pants have been marked down to $99 or under reduced from as much as $369, Very Very coats marked down to $149 from as much as $399. We also offer free shipping. Sale runs until July.

12. If you’ve got an online wedding gift registry or if you’ve put on a couple of kilos, you might want to be very quick and look at getting a treadbike or exercise bike for keeping fit during winter. Home Gym Equipment has special EOFY sale on some of its treadmills and exercise bikes with up to 50% off by 30 June 2011 so there are some great deals to be had!

13. Luxury astrology report company It’s In The Stars has a special offer of 15% all orders $149 and over. Save money on its luxury baby and romantic gift baskets (perfect for baby showers, new arrivals, christenings, bridal showers, anniversaries or engagements) or buy a couple of its luxury hardcover LoveStars or BabyStars astrology reports, boxed gift certificates or personal phone consultations. Simply enter code YULETIDE11 at checkout.

14. Fontaine Designs which creates groovy men’s streetwear t-shirts (just the thing for Father’s Day for a cool Dad?)  is celebrating the Queen’s Birthday Weekend by reducing all t-shirts by 25%. Enter the code ALL TEES at checkout. Sale runs from 20 June to 31 August 2011.

15. Budding MasterChefs and all foodies alike will enjoy 15% off a minimum spend of $50 after they create an account at Cookandkitchen.com.au. Enter the promotional code IITS15 at the checkout. Please note, the discount is not applied to shipping fees.

16. Stock on up cute handmade greeting cards for new babies, birthdays, get well and other special gift occasions at Lil’s which is offering a 20% discount for June for both retail and wholesale sales. Enter the code save20 at checkout.

17. Feel like being a daredevil? Go skydiving on the Sunshine Coast for $159, saving $90 on a 6,000ft Beach Tandem Skydive until 30 June. Note: offer excludes Saturdays.

18. How about this for an engagement, wedding or housewarming gift with a difference? EcoSwitches are designed to reduce your household’s and businesses electricity bills by cutting out the standby power of electrical appliances and they help save the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Buy three or more EcoSwitches online and save 20%! Enter the promotional code IITS at checkout. Offer ends 30th June, 2011.

19. Byron Bay-based fashion label Pompidou is having an online and instore sale with 20% off everything including such brands as Aje, Bassike, Camilla and Marc, Cheap Monday, Ellery, Kirrily Johnston, Ksubi, Lover, Lonely Hearts, ManiaMania, Miss Unkon, WildFox, Winter Kate, Sass & Bide and Skinny Nelson.

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