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Telstra slams NBN Co after major telcos hit with $33 million in fines

Posted by November 15th 2022

Telstra has slammed NBN Co for providing inconsistent internet services at unsustainable prices, after the telco giant was stung with a $15 million fine for misleading its broadband customers. The comments were made after the Australian …




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Amaysim to sell new iPhone 14 range

Posted by November 9th 2022

Popular prepaid and low-price telco Amaysim will begin selling Apple smartphones later this month — including the all-new iPhone 14 lineup. The SIM-only provider has confirmed plans to add handsets to its product range, with an …


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The best energy discounts in each state: Are you missing out?

Posted by November 22nd 2022

Almost two in five vulnerable households could be missing out on energy bill discounts and concessions, according to new data from an independent think-tank. The Consumer Policy Research Centre (CPRC) found a stifling gap between the …


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How to watch the Adesanya Vs. Pereira fight

Posted by November 9th 2022

There are often no small bouts in the UFC, with plenty of big names stepping into the Octagon to deliver some big performances. And there’s no bigger performance than one that’s got a bit of …


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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 …


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How to score a free Tesla Powerwall 2 with Amber Electric

Posted by February 7th 2024

Wholesale electricity provider Amber Electric is giving Aussies the chance to win a brand-new Tesla Powerwall 2, fully installed, for their home. In celebration of the release of its new battery automation product, Amber for Batteries, …




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How to watch Yellowstone in Australia

Posted by May 16th 2023

It was the most streamed show in the U.S. in 2019, and its leading star is one of America’s most beloved actors. Of course, we’re talking about Yellowstone — Academy-Award winner Kevin Costner’s cowboy drama …


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Netflix vs Stan: Head to head comparison

Posted by July 7th 2023

It’s a well-known fact that rivalry breeds success. The Bulls-Pistons rivalry got the Chicago Bulls and Jordan a championship, the space race between Russia and the Unites States got the first man on the moon …






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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 …