Dean Heckscher

Dean Heckscher was a content producer and editor at Canstar Blue for more than five years until 2024, most recently as the Site Editor. He holds dual Bachelor degrees in Business and Creative and Professional Writing from the Queensland University of Technology.


Rowing machine

Rowing Machine Buying Guide

Posted by August 15th 2022

The rowing machine, or ergometer as it's also known, is a gym favourite and becoming increasingly popular for home gym setups due to how many muscle groups are used during a rowing session. But while …


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Heart Rate Monitors Buying Guide

Posted by August 17th 2021

Exercising is unfortunately more than just putting one foot in front of the other when you go for your weekly (or yearly) jog. There’s the nutrition, your body composition, the science – all of which …


Streaming TV

How to watch Netflix and other streaming services on your TV

Posted by July 7th 2023

At a time when people are being encouraged to stay home, many of us are turning to our favourite entertainment streaming platform – or multiple – for company. While streaming services are generally enjoyed from …


Webcam

Webcam Buying Guide

Posted by August 9th 2022

With many of us now working from home, conference calls and online meetings are the order of the day when it comes to keeping in touch. But while most laptops and desktops come equipped with …


Empty Gym

What does coronavirus mean for your gym membership?

Posted by October 12th 2023

Gyms across Australia are temporarily shutting their doors on the advice of various government and health officials, affecting the daily routines of many fitness buffs around the country. And since it’ll be a while before …


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‘Netflix Party’: How does it work?

Posted by May 16th 2023

Whether you’re travelling for work, social distancing, or mum just didn’t let you, sometimes those movie nights with friends just have to be put on hold. Luckily, there’s a new way to hang out with …


Western Australia Roadtrip

10 best places to visit in Western Australia

Posted by May 23rd 2023

The land of rugged red cliffs, pure white sands and crystal-clear oceans, Western Australia truly is the country’s hidden gem. Whether you’re enjoying the state’s magnificent coastline, sampling the goods of a region that’s famous …


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What’s the deal with Telstra and Foxtel?

Posted by January 14th 2022

Starting as a joint venture between News Corporation (now known as News Corp) and Telstra back in 1995, Foxtel – which gets half its name from ‘Tel’stra – has long been mainstay within the Australian …


Savannah Way

The Savannah Way: Top things to see between Cairns and Broome

Posted by May 23rd 2023

It’s widely regarded as ‘Australia’s Adventure Drive’ – linking tropical Cairns to historical Broome through a 4,000+ kilometre route across Far North Queensland, the Top End and over and through Western Australia. Spend weeks exploring …


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10 best places to visit in North Queensland

Posted by May 23rd 2023

If you’re dreaming of a holiday where sun-bleached sands meet lush rainforests, with a dash of cave-walking and gemstones for good measure, then it might be time to take a trip up to North Queensland. …