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ALDI to sell new ECOVACS robot vac for $399 in Special Buys

ALDI to sell new ECOVACS robot vac for $399 in Special Buys

Posted by March 2nd 2023

Listen up bargain hunters, ALDI is bringing back its previously sold-out ECOVACS robot vacuum in Special Buys − the DEEBOT NEO for half price! ECOVACS’ signature two-in-one robot vac will be on sale for $399 (down …







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The best shows on Netflix Australia

Posted by March 12th 2024

Review the most bingeworthy Netflix shows in Australia, including Mindhunter, Fargo, Mad Men, The Confession Tapes and more at Canstar Blue.


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Energy Locals shaves $89 off its clean energy deal in SA

Posted by February 23rd 2023

Greener provider, Energy Locals is slinging nearly $90 in savings to new customers in South Australia as it welcomes its online clean energy deal back to market. The provider is awarding a $14.99 monthly discount for …



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Circles.Life offers new ‘pay what you want’ plans

Posted by February 21st 2023

With the cost of essentials such as groceries and utilities on the rise, many Aussies are looking for new ways to cut costs on monthly bills. If you're in the market for a cheaper mobile …


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30,000 families to receive free NBN for 12 months

Posted by February 2nd 2024

The Australian Government is partnering with NBN Co to offer thousands of low-income Aussie families a free NBN plan for a full 12 months. Labor's School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI) will be open to up to …


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GloBird Energy swoops in with mega power savings for households

Posted by September 5th 2023

GloBird Energy has reinstated its position as the consistently-cheapest electricity provider across the board thanks to a generous price slash and sign-up credit for households. The provider has made some significant changes to its products over …



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SA officially ditches proposed ‘EV tax’ for drivers

Posted by February 14th 2023

The plan for a controversial Electric Vehicle (EV) tax for South Australian road users has officially been ditched by the state government. The Electric Vehicle Levy, which was first proposed in 2020, would have seen EV …


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Energy Locals slashes $100 off clean energy deal for Victorians

Posted by September 4th 2023

Challenger brand Energy Locals has slashed the cost of its flagship clean energy offer for new customers in Victoria.  As part of its latest switching promotion, the retailer is giving away $100 in bill credit to …


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Phone and internet complaints are on the rise post Optus data breach

Posted by February 13th 2023

The Quarter Two Complaints Report released by the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) has found an increase in the number of phone and internet complaints received between October and December 2022. Over 17,900 total complaints were referred …



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NSW’s $250 Electricity Rebate: When can you apply?

Posted by December 22nd 2023

Households in New South Wales could soon shave up to $250 off their power bill for comparing energy deals, under a proposed state government incentive.  The NSW Energy Bill Saver program would allow an estimated two …


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How Coles’ raincheck on discounted groceries works

Posted by February 8th 2023

Have you ever spied a special so good you needed to dash to the store, only to find it was sold out? A little-known hack called a raincheck can help shoppers score discounts on grocery items …