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Big power bills on the horizon: Is now the time to go solar?

Posted by February 7th 2024

Aussie households have again been burdened with predictions of staggering energy bill hikes, prompting many to question: is now the right time to go solar?  Following last week’s stark warning of a 35 per cent electricity …


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160 new suburbs added to NBN speed upgrade list

Posted by April 10th 2024

Champing at the bit for a faster NBN connection? If your choice of broadband speeds is still limited, there’s good news: hundreds of thousands of Aussie homes and businesses will soon be eligible for an …


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Netflix to release cheaper streaming plan

Posted by December 7th 2022

Streaming on a budget may have become more of a reality for Australians, with Netflix set to release a cheaper plan in November. Known as ‘Basic with Ads’, the new plan, which is expected to be …




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Treat yourself with Aussie Broadband’s $25,000 Halloween giveaway

Posted by October 11th 2022

Nothing's scarier than sky-high bills, but one telco is out to ease your financial frights with its limited-time spooky-season competition. Aussie Broadband has launched an eerie-sistable Halloween giveaway, with more than $25,000 in cash and …


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How to watch the Kambosos Jr Vs. Haney fight

Posted by May 15th 2023

The Australian boxing scene has seen plenty of contenders over the years, but one name has emerged as potentially the next big name – George Kambosos Jr. With 100 amateur fights under his belt, Kambosos …


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Google announces the Google Pixel Watch

Posted by October 10th 2022

Google's very own smartwatch is here.  The company has announced its much-anticipated Google Pixel Watch will be available to buy from October 13, 2022, although pre-ordering is available now. The Watch was announced alongside the new …


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The best Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro plans and deals

Posted by October 11th 2022

If you're eyeing Google's 2022 flagship smartphones, the Google Pixel 7 and Google Pixel 7 Pro, both devices are now available to pre-order from telcos and major retailers. However, with prices beginning at $999 for …


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Google Pixel 7 and Google Pixel 7 Pro phones revealed

Posted by May 29th 2024

The final big-name, high-end smartphone drop of 2022 is here, with Google's Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro now officially unveiled and available to pre-order. The successors to last year's excellent Google Pixel 6 series, …


Amaysim announces new offers, alongside a new 4GB plan

Posted by October 5th 2022

Amaysim has announced two new promotional offers for mobile customers, along with a new entry to its 28-day prepaid plan lineup.  These two new offers will be available throughout October, while the new plan will be …



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Australia Post now offering NBN plans

Posted by October 5th 2022

Australia Post has now broadened its telecommunications offerings by launching a comprehensive range of NBN plans, in addition to its existing SIM-only phone plans. It might seem like an unusual move for the postal operator, …


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Expert Picks: Best Phone Plans (October 2022)

Posted by October 5th 2022

When it's time to upgrade to a new smartphone, buying on a telco plan is a simple way to spread out your payments and avoid dropping hundreds on a device upfront. But with more providers …



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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 …


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Motorola releases its new Edge 30 series in Australia

Posted by September 28th 2022

Further cementing its position in the market as a seriously competitive brand, Motorola has released its latest additions to the Edge 30 range across a range of price points, balancing quality tech and stunning design. The …


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Worried about the Optus hack? These are your switching options

Posted by November 10th 2023

Note: Although this page was published during the Optus cyberattack in September 2022, the switching advice may still be useful for Optus customers considering a change of provider after the November 2023 network outage. Prices …


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Optus hack: What customers need to know right now

Posted by September 27th 2022

You’ve probably heard that Optus has suffered a massive data breach, with hackers potentially gaining access to the personal information of millions of Australian customers. It’s one of the largest data breaches in Australia history, …