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.



ALDI home appliances Special Buys

ALDI slings 7kg washing machine for $299 in Special Buys

Posted by November 7th 2022

Forget Black Friday, ALDI is already offering some serious bargains on big-ticket appliances, including a washing machine for just $299, as well as a dishwasher, fridge, freezer, and various home appliances for dirt cheap. ALDI's home appliance …


Kmart Air Conditioners & Fans Review

Kmart air conditioners & fans review

Posted by November 22nd 2023

Does Kmart sell air conditioners or fans? Yes! Kmart isn’t just the home of trendy homewares and fashion. It also sells a bunch of cooling appliances with various power outputs, designs, colours, and capacities − all …


Good Hepa Filter Vacuums Guide

HEPA Filter Vacuums Review

Posted by March 7th 2024

Canstar Blue brings you a guide on a number of brands to help you find the best HEPA vacuum in Australia.


Woman looking at limescale on kettle

How to remove limescale from your kettle

Posted by October 10th 2022

What is limescale? Limescale is that hard, chalky deposit that builds up inside kettles, coffee machines, boilers, and pipes in your kitchen and bathroom. It’s always more visible on stainless steel and metallic parts, but you …


Philips Eco Collection breakfast set

Philips unveils kettle & toaster made from recycled cooking oil

Posted by September 28th 2022

Appliance brand Philips has launched its Eco Collection with a toaster and kettle made with bio-based plastics from cooking oil waste. Philips claims the sustainable breakfast set boasts some of the world’s first appliances manufactured using …


How to use an air fryer

How to use an air fryer (beginners & seasoned cooks edition)

Posted by September 19th 2022

What’s an air fryer? In case you’ve been living under a rock, an air fryer is essentially a countertop version of a convection oven, and a healthier alternative to deep frying (although not all things that …




Woolworths confirms big change to trading hours & deli counters

Woolworths confirms big change to trading hours & deli counters

Posted by August 5th 2022

Woolworths has announced major changes to its trading hours across all stores, including reduced operating hours of its deli, seafood, and meat counters. The supermarket giant said its stores’ opening and closing hours will be adjusted …