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.


Brisbane roadtrip map

10 things to see between Brisbane and Sydney

Posted by May 23rd 2023

The drive along the Australian Pacific Coast, between Brisbane and Sydney, is the stuff of legend. While the Pacific Highway is approximately 900kms long between the two state capitals, most seasoned roadtrippers recommend taking a …


Optus Sport

How much data does Optus Sport use?

Posted by June 9th 2022

While not as big as other streaming services, Optus Sport has garnered a faithful audience of sports fans in Australia, especially football (or soccer) fanatics after securing the streaming rights to the English Premier League. …


Snapchat App

How much data does Snapchat use?

Posted by May 17th 2023

Since it was created in 2011, Snapchat has remained firmly in the upper echelons of the social media hierarchy, boasting millions of users. While it’s safe to say that the little yellow ghost icon has …


How much data does FaceTime use?

Posted by May 17th 2023

Back in 2010, the FaceTime app changed the way we communicate by allowing us to make high-quality video calls to and from Apple devices – all through an internet connection. These days, FaceTime is available …


Holden closes Australia

GM to scrap Holden brand in Australia and New Zealand

Posted by January 7th 2021

The iconic Holden brand will be axed within Australia and New Zealand in the next year, according to parent company General Motors. After ceasing manufacturing operations in Australia back in 2017, the Australian brand had kept …


Disney+ on Mobile

How much data does Disney+ use?

Posted by May 17th 2023

It’s Hakuna Matata now that Disney+ has entered the streaming wars. Launching in 2019 with nearly 500 movies and 7,500 television episodes, Disney+ has sent fans across the globe into a mass frenzy by taking …


Bart Simpson

How to watch The Simpsons in Australia

Posted by May 17th 2023

The Simpsons, a dysfunctional, disconcertingly American family, have been keeping us alternatively amused and outraged for over 30 years. And as the world-famous animated sitcom prepares to launch its 31st season in 2020, where can …


Star Wars Disney+ Content

How to watch Star Wars movies in Australia

Posted by May 17th 2023

Since some bloke called George Lucas took a gamble with his ‘epic space opera’ film in 1977, Star Wars has gone on to become a pop-culture phenomenon spanning decades and spawning the most successful film …


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Hire Car Age Limits & Costs in Australia

Posted by November 4th 2021

Hiring a car can make you feel like an adult, but how much of an adult do you really have to be to hire a car without paying any extra fees? When it comes to …


How to watch National Geographic in Australia

Posted by May 17th 2023

The National Geographic Channel has long been a favourite amongst budding scientists and animal lovers alike. In the age of streaming platforms however, it can be hard to keep track of all these classic television …