Megan Birot

Megan Birot was a content producer and editor at Canstar Blue for two years until 2023, most recently as Home & Lifestyle Editor. She has a Bachelor of Journalism and Public Relations from Griffith University.


Loads of discounts on washing machines this Boxing Day

Posted by December 24th 2020

Time for a new washing machine? Well, the Boxing Day sales are upon us and it’s time to separate the loads – washing machines that are on sale, and those that aren’t. A number of …


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Get a load of these dishwasher deals this Boxing Day

Posted by December 24th 2020

The event that has everyone rushing to secure a parking spot nice and early at the biggest shopping centres around town is the Boxing Day sales. If you’re in the market for a new dishwasher, …


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How to score $300 off new TVs in Boxing Day sales

Posted by December 24th 2020

Unless you got really lucky and scored a TV from Santa this Christmas, you might be in the market for a new high-tech TV to give your living room a bit of an upgrade. But don’t fret, …


Up to $1,500 off TVs & more in Boxing Day sales

Posted by December 20th 2022

Boxing Day presents a great opportunity to bag a bargain, especially when it comes to big ticket home appliances. Canstar Blue reviews a selection of great deals.


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Samsung’s ‘wind free’ air conditioner may well blow you away

Posted by January 22nd 2021

Samsung’s new ‘wind free’ air conditioner doesn’t blow – and we mean that literary. The electronics giant’s next-generation GEO Wind-Free (AR9500) model has been designed to cool your home without the blast. Additionally, the brand …


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Top 10 Ice Cream Makers Under $200

Posted by August 11th 2022

It’s hard to beat the convenience of store-bought tub ice cream, although making your favourite frozen dessert at home is the way to go if you want to churn up some truly unique flavours (that …


Top 10 ALDI cleaning products revealed in time for spring

Posted by August 15th 2022

The people have spoken and revealed ALDI’s top 10 cleaning products – just in time for spring and our impeding cleaning sprees. The discount supermarket just wrapped up the second iteration of its annual People’s …


Your first look at Woolies’ full Disney+ Ooshie collection!

Posted by December 7th 2022

Woolworths has released the full line-up of Disney+ Ooshies which will be available to collect from mid week (August 26). The collection features nine Ooshies (36 in total) from each of the four Disney+ universes including …


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ALDI selling retro-style kitchen appliances in Special Buys

Posted by October 21st 2022

ALDI is slinging brekkie and brunch themed Special Buys this week (from Wednesday, August 19), including designer 'dupes'. The discount supermarket will be selling a Stirling retro-style kettle and toaster, similar to premium brand Smeg, …


Smeg vs Miele Kitchen Appliances

Posted by March 7th 2024

Smeg and Miele are both considered high-market brands, which have capitalised on their European history and style to reinforce the impression of high-quality. Find out how these brands stack up against each other, when it …